He couldn't tolerate her repeatedly setting her sights on his third brother.
His third brother was his own flesh and blood, and treated him so well. This woman, by setting her sights on him, truly showed no regard for them and had not heeded his previous warning.
Since that was the case, then she should be sent back to her maiden home, and never think of returning again.
"Last time, you nearly harmed Qingqing, and I said there wouldn't be a next time. I didn't expect you to have done so much. Today, I will definitely send you back to Wujia Village," Zhang Liushui said, then dragged the struggling Wu Gudi towards the yard.
Wu Gudi hooked the ground with her leg, shouting loudly that she didn't want a divorce, and didn't want to return to her maiden home.
The crowd heard her, but felt no sympathy, because she had indeed gone too far.
Helping her own brother poach his nephew's affections was truly not something a decent person would do, especially when she was poaching Zhang Liunian's affections. That was too infuriating.
Before this, they might not have felt so strongly, but now that they knew Zhang Liunian was wholeheartedly thinking of the villagers, they couldn't tolerate it.
"She still has the nerve to say she doesn't want a divorce. If it were me, I wouldn't want such a wife either, who only knows how to help her maiden family and schemes against her brother-in-law."
"Exactly, so shameless."
"What's the point of keeping such a daughter-in-law? It's best to send her back to her maiden home."
"..."
These words were all spoken in defense of Zhang Liunian.
Zhang Wenjun hesitated upon hearing this. However, if Wu Gudi left, the next day's plan would be shelved, and his eldest son would surely be angry. After thinking about it, he stepped forward and blocked Zhang Liushui. "Liushui, don't be foolish. You still have three sons. After sending her away, do you want to find a stepmother for them?
Stepmothers are no good; you know this, don't you!"
"Why must I find a stepmother for them? Can't I raise them alone? My affairs are not for Third Uncle to interfere with." Zhang Liushui also disliked his third uncle because this third uncle never showed them any favor and had little genuine affection for the three brothers.
Therefore, he did not appreciate hearing him speak up for Wu Gudi at this moment.
"How will you raise them alone? Raising children isn't like raising pigs, where you just give them something to eat. They also need to study and get married. What ability do you have to raise them alone?
Listen to Third Uncle's advice, don't send Gudi back. Your family cannot do without her." Zhang Wenjun ignored Zhang Liushui's words and was determined to make him keep Wu Gudi.
Because only if she stayed could their family's plan be implemented. Otherwise, if Wu Gudi left, who would poison the Great Ming Lake tomorrow?
Zhang Wenjun had planned very well, but his words made Zhang Liunian's eyes narrow.
His third uncle was not a good person. Now that he was stepping forward to help Wu Gudi, it was definitely not out of pity for Wu Gudi; there must be something else unsaid.
It seemed he needed to have people keep an eye on them, otherwise, it would be bad if they were ambushed from behind.
As for who to choose? Zhang Liunian's eyes swept over Zhang Liusha in the crowd. He was indeed a good choice.
"Third Uncle, save me! I don't want a divorce, I don't want a divorce. Minghua and the others cannot be without a mother, and I can't bear for them to have a stepmother." Seeing someone speaking up for her, Wu Gudi immediately sought help from Zhang Wenjun.
"A parent's heart is a kind heart. Third Uncle will help you."
Seeing that his third uncle was determined to help Wu Gudi, Zhang Liunian spoke, "Third Uncle is truly enthusiastic today. When we were bullied as children, Third Uncle never helped us even once when he saw it. Today, you've actively helped the woman who poached your nephew's affections, and it truly puzzles me. Am I your nephew, or is she your niece? How can you be so unreasonable?"
Zhang Liunian's words reminded Zhang Liushui. Their third uncle was indeed not a kind person. Whenever there was trouble in the family, besides fanning the flames, he had never done anything good.
His unusual behavior of helping Wu Gudi today was definitely not simple. Regardless of what business they had between them, he would no longer take Wu Gudi back. "No one can stop my resolve today. Wu Gudi and I cannot continue to live together. We are divorcing."
"I disagree, I don't divorce." Wu Gudi tried to break free from Zhang Liushui's grasp, but her struggles were useless.
"Liushui, think about your three sons! It's not your brothers who will grow old with you, but your wife. Don't abandon your wife for the sake of brotherhood. What if you regret it later?"
After saying this, Zhang Wenjun paused, then pointed his spearhead at Zhang Liunian. "Liunian, do you really want to see your eldest brother divorce? What benefit do you get from his divorce?"
This was blatant instigation, and anyone with eyes could see it.
Zhang Liunian naturally did too. He glanced at the other person and gave a sarcastic smile. "I can't match Third Uncle's skills. Wherever you are, people who argue and fight can last much longer. I truly admire you."
"..."
Zhang Liushui also heard that his third uncle was trying to sow discord between them. His expression turned ugly. "Our family matters do not require Third Uncle's concern."
After saying this, he pulled Wu Gudi and truly returned to Wujia Village.
Seeing this, Zhang Wenjun took a step forward, wanting to say something more, but met the inquisitive gazes of the crowd and finally stopped.
The plan had changed, and there would be no poisoning tomorrow. They needed to find another way.
Zhang Liunian was unaware that because of this incident, he had unknowingly avoided a disaster. At this moment, he was looking at his elder brother's retreating back. He looked at the crowd and said to Zhang Li, "Xiao Li, accompany my elder brother for a trip. I'll treat you to a meal tomorrow."
Zhang Li was watching the show. Upon hearing Zhang Liunian's words, he nodded and followed.
The farce finally came to an end.
However, the crowd present did not leave. Instead, they cast their eyes back to Zhang Liunian.
"Liunian, are you really going to set up a factory?"
"When will you start? We can't wait."
"Hahaha, yes, we're all eager."
"..."
Hearing everyone's concern about the factory, Zhang Liunian smiled and replied, "If everyone has freshly sun-dried glutinous rice paste, it might be faster."
Glutinous rice paste?
It was the good season for drying paste. Some people in the village had indeed dried it.
As soon as they heard Zhang Liunian needed glutinous rice paste, they immediately raised their hands to indicate they had it.
"Brother Liunian, my family has some. Isn't that right, Mom?" Zhang Liusha was Zhang Liunian's biggest fan. As soon as he heard he needed paste, he immediately reported his family's newly made paste.
Wang Xiaoe in the crowd had an unnatural expression, clearly not wanting to give the paste to Zhang Liunian.
Zhang Liunian didn't care. "Whoever has paste, I'll buy it by the pound, one yuan per pound."
Boom!
Zhang Liunian's words instantly ignited everyone's enthusiasm. Wang Xiaoe, who had been unwilling moments ago, quickly said, "My family has it, a whole big jar! It's forty pounds."
"Liunian, my family has it too."
"My family has it too."
Everyone quickly stated they had paste, for fear that Zhang Liunian would choose someone else.