Chapter 522: 506

“Second Brother Wang, what do you think?”

Wiping his face, Second Brother Wang said, “Let’s get a divorce. As for living expenses after that, we’ll talk about it later.”

Second Brother Wang’s Wife glared at him fiercely, but ultimately didn’t say a word in opposition. If she had forbidden the divorce, Little Sister Wang might really have been worn down to death by her in-laws and Wang Lin, who would have blamed her for it. Of course, as a woman herself, she couldn’t bear to see Little Sister Wang suffer like this.

After pushing her husband a bit, Sister Wang also made her stance clear, “When we were building the mud thatch house, I had your brother and Zhuzi come over to help.”

Seeing that his brother and sister agreed with the divorce, Wang Lin was satisfied, “Big Brother, Second Brother, Sister, as long as you take care of Little Sister’s and the kids’ housing, that’s enough. Don’t worry about their living expenses; I’ve got that covered!”

“You all don’t need to worry about me neglecting Little Sister after I start my own family. I won’t get married within five years; we’ll see after that.”

Although he had bought a house, he had no intention of marrying now. With the previous betrayal, he wouldn’t leave his wife alone in the countryside or the Forty-nine City after marriage–who knew what might happen if they didn’t see each other for long periods. Thus, if he were to marry, it would be after he stopped working as a bodyguard.

The room fell silent all at once.

Having not spoken up until now, Father Wang took two puffs of his cigarette and looked at his son, already having made plans, with satisfaction, “My fourth son, work well outside. With me, your Big Brother, and Second Brother here, no one can bully the mother and daughters.”

Little Sister Wang was crying her heart out, moved and guilty at the same time.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Big Brother Wang’s Wife said, “It’s the Xiang family who wanted a son and forced Little Sister to divorce; we shouldn’t just take back Little Sister’s dowry but also demand a sum of money from the Xiang family. It’s not easy for our fourth brother to earn money; getting compensation can also lighten his load.”

Indeed, it wasn’t just about lightening Wang Lin’s burden; Little Sister wouldn’t have to rely on them for everything if she had money.

Wang Lin had always known Big Brother Wang’s Wife was calculating, and he understood why she hadn’t taken a stance earlier, as everyone has their own difficulties. He said, “According to national regulations, parents have a duty and obligation to support and educate minors. The Xiang family must not only compensate Little Sister but also provide child support for the two children. Little Sister, if they don’t give you the money, just drag out the divorce. After all, they are the ones in a hurry to divorce, not us.”

Second Brother Wang’s Wife nodded repeatedly, “Right, we must get the money before the divorce. If they dare have a son, we’ll go to the police station and report them.”

Sister Wang was very touched, as she was the one who most hoped for Little Sister Wang’s divorce. The parents and brothers might not know, but she was aware of how many times Little Sister had been beaten and feared she would be beaten to death if it continued.

The family had made their plans, and the next day they marched to the Xiang family to seek justice.

To start with, the Xiang family were not only unwilling to give money but also refused to allow Big Ya to be taken away. As discussed beforehand, Wang Lin shouted loudly, “Smash it.”

Big Brother Wang and Second Brother Wang, along with their sons, entered the house and started smashing things; Xiang Jiang, who came running back to stop them, was beaten up by Wang Lin.

This time, Wang Lin avoided vital spots and also controlled his strength. As for Father Xiang and Mother Xiang, they were kept out of the house by Big Brother Wang’s Wife and the others.

The couple from the Xiang family were wailing and making a scene, but since they had acted dishonorably, the neighbors just watched without stepping in to help, and in the end, it was the village officials who came to stop them.

Wang Lin said to the village officials, “It’s not that we aren’t reasonable, but they’re trying to drive my little sister to her death.”

Sister Wang also shouted, “It’s not like Little Sister was unable to have children when she married into the family; it was the national policy that had her undergo sterilization. Now they want a son and are pressuring my sister to divorce, not divorcing means daily beating and scolding; my sister doesn’t have a good spot on her body. Mr. Secretary, can you please judge this? Does this despicable family deserve a beating?”

Upon hearing this, Wang Lin exploded, kicking Xiang Jiang who howled miserably, “You damn scoundrel, how dare you beat my sister. Xiang Jiang, if you think you can get away with not paying compensation and child support and get a divorce, I’ll beat you crippled. I’d like to see who would marry you then.”

Thinking about what Wang Lin had done before, the old couple of the Xiang family worried he might really cripple their son.

Under the mediation of the village officials, they not only agreed to let the Wang family take Big Ya with them but also agreed to give one thousand yuan. However, they had one condition: they would only give the money to Little Sister Wang after she and Xiang Jiang had received their divorce certificate from the district.

Wang Lin also put forth a condition: the Xiang family must write a document severing the parental ties, cutting off the father-daughter relationship between Xiang Jiang, Big Ya, and Second Ya.

Thinking about wanting a grandson and for the sake of a grandson, the Xiang family had Xiang Jiang quickly write the document. Afterward, Xiang Jiang went with Little Sister Wang to the civil affairs bureau.

After obtaining the divorce certificate, the Xiang family gave Little Sister Wang the one thousand yuan.