Turning Antagonist to Protagonist: He is Both Soft and Fierce-Chapter 118 - 113: Screwed Again, Got Caught Again
Lin Qiao almost couldn’t hold back her laughter, the corners of her mouth twitching, and caught Song Tingfan’s gaze unintentionally, "..."
Oh no, caught again.
She was a bit frustrated; does the villain’s eyes grow on her face?
Despite her frustration, her tears came quickly, welling up as if that scene just now never existed.
Song Liu was so angry her face was twisted. "Niu Er, you’re just like a troublemaker. Do you have a conscience? If you did, you wouldn’t be doing those sneaky things."
"I may have no conscience, but I’m not dog food." Niu Er wasn’t angry at all, spitting a sunflower seed shell in her direction.
Zhou Ping glared at him, scolding, "Shut up! You’re always doing sneaky things. If not for your father’s sake, I’d have kicked you out of the village long ago."
The situation was already chaotic, and yet he still had to meddle, as if he was afraid the New Year wouldn’t go well!
Niu Er spat another seed shell towards Song Liu, "Fine, I’ll shut up, but only god knows whose conscience was eaten by a dog!"
Seeing he had settled down, Zhou Ping turned to look at Song An and the others, speaking with a heavy heart, "This is your family matter, and I can’t interfere, but one thing for sure: no more fighting. Who would take responsibility if something happens?"
In his heart, he felt Song San’s house deserved to be beaten, but as the village leader, it was his duty to ensure nothing went wrong.
Then he called out to the onlookers at the door to go home and also let the Lin Family leave, leaving him alone at Song’s second family home to mediate.
As he was about to say something, he caught sight of a head poking out over the wall—it was Niu Er, and he immediately flew into a rage, picking up a broom from the ground and throwing it at him, "Niu Er! Wait till your father beats you later!"
Niu Er, having been discovered, mischievously waved at Widow Song, "Widow Song, I’m leaving now."
Lin Qiao: "..."
"Get lost!" Zhou Ping stomped his foot. After Niu Er was gone and he’d calmed down, he looked back at the Song Family.
He advised, "As a family, don’t make it a government affair. Song San, you really are not taking care of your parents; return the silver as needed to your parents."
"Of course, it’s just a suggestion. If Song San disagrees, then take it to the government."
Song Ming’s face was a mix of blue and purple. He glanced at Song Rong and shouted irritably, "You’ve been partial to Second Brother since we were kids, and now you would force me for the sake of that kid Tingfan! Why was I even born? Why didn’t you drown me in the river back then?"
These words pierced the old couple’s hearts, causing Song Qin to feel faint. She and her husband never showed favoritism, never favored the second child.
She staggered a bit and quickly grabbed Song Rong’s hand to steady herself, her voice trembling, as she choked out, "Song Ming, your conscience was eaten by a dog! Your brothers and the most disadvantaged was the second family. They work hard and earn money, while we save everything for you and your elder brother."
"Ten taels of silver were spent when you and your brother got married, and your second brother built his house with his own money from hunting without taking a cent from us."
"If we weren’t thinking of helping you, why would your father and I follow you? In terms of heart, you can’t compare to the second family. The second couple is kind-hearted, and her daughter-in-law treats us like her own parents. Who among you has done that?"
Song Anxin is good, but he always considers his wife, and plus Song Wang is also a narrow-minded person, making every little thing known across the village.
As good as they are to them, they are without strength.
Only the second family, their husband and wife, have been united, good to everyone, or else they wouldn’t have given both the eldest and the second silver to buy and build houses. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
Song Ming scoffed, clearly not believing, and then vented all his grievances, "That year, when I had a cold, you were willing to use your silver for Second Brother’s marriage but wouldn’t take me to see a doctor! You fed me some useless herbs to drink."
"When I seemed on the brink of death, only then did you fetch a doctor."
His tone revealed deep dissatisfaction and resentment.
Mentioning the matter, Song An’s face was filled with disappointment, and he angrily rebuked him, "You’re lying! Song Ming, do you even have the nerve to mention this? Back then, your illness almost canceled your second brother’s marriage."
"Didn’t get you a doctor? Knowing you were sick, the entire family was extremely worried. Your second brother and I went to town in the dark to get a doctor, but it was winter, and at night, the elderly doctor wouldn’t come, saying his body couldn’t withstand the cold."
"Your second brother knelt and begged for a long time, but the doctor still refused to come and only prescribed some medicine. Afraid you couldn’t hold on, your second brother and I ran back in the dark, not daring to stop to rest. At Huang An Cliff, your second brother, not seeing clearly, slipped and fell."
At this point, even the iron-hearted Song An couldn’t help but wipe away tears, and he continued, "If your second brother hadn’t reacted quickly and grabbed the rocks at the edge of the cliff, he probably would have died. He didn’t make a sound when he returned for fear of worrying you."
"If your second brother were still here and saw how you treated your parents, Tingfan, and Tingyi’s wife, he’d probably want to beat you to death." By the end, his voice was completely hoarse.
Song Qin and Song Rong also just learned that the second brother almost fell off the cliff. The old couple could no longer hold back and bowed their heads, sobbing.
The only outsider, Zhou Ping, hearing this, sighed several times in his heart. What a good family Song’s second family was. Alas, heaven is truly unfair.
Thinking of his father, Song Tingfan held back his tears, and Lin Qiao gently rubbed his back. Song Tingfan looked at her with red eyes.
Like a little rabbit with sad, red eyes.
Lin Qiao’s heart softened, with a few hints of bitterness, her voice unconsciously carrying a slight choke as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders, "Uncle, be good, don’t cry."
"Alright." Song Tingfan sniffed, nodding firmly.
But he really missed his parents and brother...
Song Ming fell silent, though there was little shame on his face. Perhaps he couldn’t truly understand the danger and fear without experiencing it himself.
Pepole aren’t awakened by a few words; if they were, humanity wouldn’t be so complex. Seeing the stalemate continue, Lin Qiao worried that Song Rong and Song Qin would feel pained if it went on.
Though Song Rong’s health improved, the doctor said he mustn’t harbor any resentment.
Getting angry at such an unfilial son wasn’t worth it.
She thought for a moment and spoke, "Grandpa and Grandma, I’ll live with Uncle. We don’t need the money from the family separation, but just want Third Uncle to give the family separation document to Grandpa and Grandma..."
Before she could finish, Mrs. Song disagreed, how could they not repay, there was a lot of money involved, "No way, it can’t be that easy for them. The family separation money must be returned!"
"Mother, what are you interrupting for? Let sister-in-law finish." Song Hao pulled her aside, signaling her not to stir up trouble.
Mrs. Song pouted with dissatisfaction, just about to say something when she saw Song An glare at her. She "hmphed," turning her head away.
Damn man, there’s no seeing your third brother treat you like an elder brother.
