C12 Chased out of the Shi Family

Zhou Guihua burst into tears, collapsing onto the floor. She knew deep down that Xiaohua's death might really have been caused by her own mischief. But so what? If it weren't for those three sisters, Xiaohua wouldn't have died!

"Alright, stop crying. We need to take care of Xiaohua's funeral first," Shi Zhaozi said, helping her up. This matter wasn't over. Once Xiaohua's funeral was done, he'd see how to deal with them!

He got up, took a couple of steps, then suddenly turned back, glaring at Shi Xiaoqiu with a look that could almost devour her. He couldn't swallow this anger. "You three are nothing but bad luck. From now on, we're splitting the family. You need to find somewhere else to live!"

"Second Aunt, this is our home too. If we leave the Shi family, we have nowhere else to go!" Shi Xiaodong panicked, speaking anxiously.

Shi Xiaoqiu, still on the floor, was also scared. It was because of her that Second Aunt couldn't keep them. She got up to step forward.

"Sisters, wait," Shi Xiaoxia shook her head, holding back her two younger sisters. It wasn't just Zhou Guihua who wanted them gone; the whole Shi family probably couldn't stand them anymore.

Fine, she didn't want to stay and be mistreated. Even in these times, she could carve out a life for herself with her own hands!

"Aunt, the Shi family is their home too. You can't just—"

"This is a family matter for the Shi family. What business is it of yours?" Zhou Guihua replied coldly.

If it weren't for his interference, these three sisters would have been beaten to death. Kicking them out is getting off easy!

"Dawang, thank you for today. I'll bring my sisters over to thank you properly another day. For now, you should head home."

Dawang had a kind heart and always helped her, but she didn't want him caught up in her family's affairs.

"Alright, I'll head back then." Dawang was worried but had no choice. He left the Shi family home, looking back with every step.

Zhou Guihua crossed her arms and said coldly, "Aren't you leaving yet?"

"We'll leave, but we're taking our belongings with us. Once we have them, we won't bother you anymore."

"Sister?" Xiaodong couldn't believe it. How would they survive without the Shi family?

She wanted to say more, but her sister had already gone back inside, so she quickly followed with Xiaoqiu in tow.

"Sister, how can you agree to leave? This has been our home since we were little. Where will we go if we leave?" Xiaodong worried.

They had no money and no means to live. Wouldn't they starve to death?

Even after all the grievances, she never thought of leaving. "Sister, maybe we should plead with Second Aunt?"

Xiaoqiu nodded in agreement.

Xiaoxia looked at her two younger sisters. If she had grown up in this environment and wasn't from another world, she would probably feel the same way they did.

Even now, a woman can hold up half the sky, just like in ancient times. There's nothing we can't overcome. "Xiaoqiu, Xiaodong, think about it. Ever since Mom and Dad passed away, how have they treated us?"

The sisters' eyes dimmed as they shook their heads, the hardships of the past years known only to them.

Seeing her sisters' expressions, Xiaoxia continued, "You know how they've treated us. Now that Xiaohua is gone, everyone blames Xiaoqiu without knowing the truth. If it weren't for Dawang, we wouldn't have escaped so easily today!"

"But, sister, Xiaoshu spoke up for us today..." Xiaodong said uncertainly.

Xiaoshu? Xiaoxia scoffed and continued to persuade, "Think about how he treated us before. Besides, when he came back, he only made things worse. Who knows what he's really up to? We do the most work and get the least to eat. If you trust me, leave with me. I promise I'll give you a better life!"

As long as they worked hard, they wouldn't starve. The mountains of the past weren't like today, full of wild vegetables and treasures. She believed she could carve out a future for them.

Xiaodong looked at her determined sister and felt a surge of strength. Her sister was right. At the Shi family, they were hungry, cold, and bullied. Leaving might at least give them some freedom. As long as the three sisters stuck together, there was no obstacle they couldn't overcome!

The three sisters placed their hands together. "Sister, I’m with you!" Xiaodong chimed in, adding her hand to the mix. They exchanged knowing smiles.

They didn’t have much to begin with, so packing was quick. They took their parents’ memorial tablets, wrapped them carefully, and stepped out of the house.

Xiaoshu leaned lazily against the opposite wall. Seeing them emerge, he straightened up, his eyes filled with disdain. Finally, he thought, these troublemakers are leaving. "All packed up?"

"What, you want to check?" Xiaoxia shot back, her eyes cold.

Xiaohua was, after all, his own brother. Now that his brother was gone, Xiaoshu acted as if nothing had happened. People like him were truly frightening.

The sisters opened their bundle. Xiaoshu glanced at it, not expecting to find anything of value. What could they possibly have? But their mother insisted he come.

Seizing the opportunity to make things difficult for them, he casually rummaged through the items and pulled out the memorial tablets. With a loud "thud," they fell to the ground.