Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 32: Chapter 32: The Crime of Gender 32

As soon as Qin Shuangshuang entered the room, she saw Mr. Qin, Old Chen, Little Chen, Mr. Qin, Qin Laoer, and Qin the Third all inside. To her surprise, Mrs. Fang, who always revolved around Old Chen and never disobeyed her, was not present.

Seeing Qin Shuangshuang come in, everyone in the room felt a headache and collectively remained silent, resolute not to speak first, as every encounter with Qin Shuangshuang ended with no one in the family gaining an advantage.

Just like last time, when Old Chen suddenly went mad and slashed Qin Shuangshuang, appearing to have the upper hand, only to end up pounding rice for a year, especially now that Little Chen was also implicated!

Qin Shuangshuang didn’t care what these people thought. She first greeted everyone and then directly spoke to Mr. Qin, ”Uncle, that kick of yours was vicious. The doctor has already confirmed it; Big Sister’s body is ruined. She won’t be able to work anymore and will need good food and drink to recuperate.

What a stern father you must be, to discipline your child so harshly. But what I don’t understand is, what crime did Big Sister commit to deserve such a harsh lesson from you?”

Mr. Qin’s face turned unpleasant at the sarcasm in Qin Shuangshuang’s words. He frowned and kept his mouth shut. He knew Qin Shuangshuang was eloquent and that he couldn’t win against her, so he planned to remain silent no matter what Qin Shuangshuang said.

Mr. Qin was determined that Qin Shuangshuang, being younger, could only say a few harsh words and couldn’t really do anything to him!

Mr. Qin was smart, but his wife Little Chen, who had suffered because of Qin Shuangshuang today, wasn’t thinking clearly and couldn’t help but retort, ”Second Lady, your words are ridiculous. Big Sister is my child; her life was given by me. As parents, hitting a couple of times doesn’t mean we’re heartless!”

Qin Shuangshuang was amused and angered by Little Chen’s argument. ”Auntie, your words are truly wise. I must spread them within ten miles and eight villages so more people can know your reasoning.

Just saying it’s Uncle and Auntie’s famous words: A child you gave birth to, hitting whenever you want, even when there’s no mistake, or you’re in a bad mood, you can first kick them half to death! After all, you gave them life; you can take it back whenever you want!

I’m just not sure if others think the same way, if those with daughters dare to marry them to such ruthless in-laws, who, when upset, could guiltlessly beat their own daughters to death!”

”You...”

Little Chen was dizzy with anger from Qin Shuangshuang’s long speech, ”What nonsense are you talking about! When did I ever say such things!”

”When! Didn’t you just say this! How come you don’t admit it the next moment? Moreover, these aren’t just words; Uncle has already exemplified the truth of your words with his actions. The Eldest Lady is evidence of that. Don’t worry, I’ll spread your words; there will be people who believe it! After all, Uncle is one who prefers doing over saying things!”

Little Chen was flushed with anger and anxiety by Qin Shuangshuang. If these words spread, she couldn’t live respectfully anymore. Being an unfilial child was scorned, but being an unkind mother would also be despised, as people believed maternal love was the heaviest, surpassing paternal love after ten months of pregnancy.

Little Chen, blocked from arguing by Qin Shuangshuang, couldn’t help but look pleadingly at the people in the room. Old Chen and Mr. Qin both covered their heads with headaches and ignored Little Chen’s pleas, as both were troubled by Qin Shuangshuang’s sharpness.

Little Chen then looked at Qin the Third, who always sided with her and stirred trouble, but he was pretending to nap now. He dared not provoke Qin Shuangshuang. As for Qin Laoer, he was like a wooden person, invisible!

Finally, Mr. Qin held back his anger and said directly to Qin Shuangshuang, ”Enough, there’s no need to ridicule your Auntie more. Tell me, what do you want?”

Qin Shuangshuang clapped her hands and laughed, ”Uncle, you’re truly straightforward. Actually, I’m very angry about this today, so angry that I want to go to the village chief to seek justice and let him decide. But family scandals shouldn’t be exposed, so if we can resolve it peacefully, that’s best.

The Eldest Lady is your daughter, Uncle, and she did nothing wrong, yet got beaten up by you. So, should you cover her medical expenses? It’s not much, just forty days of medicinal costs, five taels of silver, I think Uncle surely won’t be stingy with such silver coins!”

As soon as Qin Shuangshuang said this, even before Mr. Qin could speak, Little Chen was agitated and raised her voice, ”What! Five taels of silver! Why don’t you go rob! There’s no money, say what you want, see if anyone in the village believes a child’s words!”

Qin Shuangshuang ignored Little Chen and continued to stare at Mr. Qin, ”Uncle, you’re a smart person. Whether people believe me, you should know. Think carefully; whether five taels of silver are more important, or is your reputation and Da Lang and Third Lang’s future wedding prospects more crucial.”

Mr. Qin gritted his teeth, the muscles on his cheeks twitched, and finally, he ruthlessly said to Little Chen, ”Give the money!”

”What?”

Little Chen looked at Mr. Qin incredulously, thinking she had misheard.

”I said, give the money quickly! Are you deaf or just can’t understand!” Mr. Qin shouted irritably at Little Chen, jolting her into shock.

Little Chen was unwilling to give the money. The Qin Family hadn’t split their possessions; all the money from farming, pig farming, and chicken raising was managed by Mr. Qin and Old Chen. Only the money Mr. Qin earned from odd jobs in the county town could be kept!

Odd jobs weren’t frequent; throughout a year, Mr. Qin could barely save two or three taels of silver. Five taels meant saving for at least two years! Little Chen was reluctant to fork out such a large sum all at once, so her actions were slow and unwilling.

Qin Shuangshuang glanced askance at Mr. Qin, chuckling lightly, ”It seems you’re not qualified as a father; your man’s dignity isn’t impressive either, Uncle. Auntie is treating your words as nothing. Just be quick, my patience isn’t great. I might just forgo the money, and go around talking negative things, just to feel better!”

Mr. Qin gritted his teeth again, eyes reddening with anger as he fiercely glared at the still dilly-dallying Little Chen. His large fan-like hand clenched into a fist. Mr. Qin wasn’t one to refrain from hitting his wife. In the village, few men didn’t hit their wives, although Mr. Qin didn’t often do it.

Little Chen had been beaten before, and Mr. Qin’s hand was never light; it was excruciatingly painful. Seeing Mr. Qin’s current expression startled Little Chen because this was how he always looked before he hit her!