C10 You Are a Disaster!

"Nana, my dad grew up not getting enough to eat, and that's not because of us four sisters. It's because of you and Grandpa, so why are you blaming me? And about the debt, wasn't it to save you? You look down on my mom for not giving you a grandson and don't think much of our family, so you stay at Auntie's house. You're old enough to know better than to speak like that. My dad borrowed all that money to help you, yet I haven't seen your eldest son or daughter-in-law contribute a cent."

"What did you say? How dare you talk back to me? Is it my fault I got sick? Your family is nothing but a burden. What do you need money for, medicine and a coffin? If I'd known you'd turn out like this, your mom should've fed you to the dogs when you were born. Even a dog would wag its tail at me."

Hsu Caihua was furious, banging her cane on the ground, leaving small dents in the dirt yard. Didn't she realize her uncle had two sons? They had plenty of expenses, so of course, they couldn't spare any money.

Xinrann pressed her lips together. No one had ever spoken to her so harshly before. Now she understood why the original character was so timid. Growing up in such an environment, with the family's poverty, she was treated like a commodity to pay off debts. Her dignity and hope for life had long been extinguished.

"Why didn't you just throw me to the dogs back then, save yourself the trouble of seeing me? But it's too late now. You can't get rid of me just because you don't want to see me. I'm not marrying Fann Jian, and I'm not going to live a life of compromise."

As Xinrann spoke, her eyes were full of determination and confidence. Hsu Caihua was taken aback, thinking this girl's previous meekness must have been an act. Otherwise, how could she suddenly become so sharp-tongued?

"You... you dare to speak like this? You're nothing but bad luck for my son. The whole village is talking about how you came back to life possessed by a ghost. Don't think just because that tigress is protecting you, I can't get rid of you. I'll find someone to deal with you, you little demon."

The "tiger" that Hsu Caihua often referred to was none other than Liu Yu'e. When Liu Yu'e first married into the Faang family, Hsu Caihua lived with Faang Jianmin. However, after Liu Yu'e gave birth to three daughters in a row, Hsu Caihua began to criticize her indirectly until they eventually had a major falling out.

When Xinrann was not even a year old, Hsu Caihua moved in with her eldest son, who had two sons of his own.

"Grandma, take your time. I'll be here waiting for you to send someone to deal with me," Xinrann said with a tone that was neither warm nor cold, which completely infuriated Hsu Caihua. She took a few steps toward Xinrann, raising her cane to strike, but lost her balance and fell flat on the ground.

With her instincts as a doctor, Xinrann's heart leapt, and she quickly moved to help her up. She was worried that if the elderly Hsu Caihua got hurt, her aunt would surely come over, making endless excuses to demand money and food.

Hsu Caihua never expected to take such a tumble in front of Xinrann, and her anger flared even more. Even while lying on the ground, she picked up her cane and swung it at Xinrann's head.

"Mom, what are you doing? Xinrann isn't feeling well and hasn't recovered yet. How can you hit her on the head?" Liu Yu'e exclaimed as she walked in. She had been out trying to borrow money from neighbors, but everyone was out working in the fields for work points. Without earning those points, they wouldn't have food, so who would dare to slack off in broad daylight without a good reason?

Liu Yu'e hadn't managed to borrow a single cent, and as soon as she stepped inside, she saw Xinrann being hit by Hsu Caihua. Liu Yu'e knew her mother-in-law all too well. Her eldest son's two boys were troublemakers, always lazing around and getting into mischief, but because they were boys, the old lady treated them like treasures.

"Hit her?

She's nothing but bad luck. The moment I stepped into your house, she tried to kick me out and even shoved me. I swear, you and your daughter are both trying to drive me to my grave."