The He family was thrown into turmoil, all because of a phone call from Rong Ling.
"I will let you know, anyone who tries to touch me, will see what happens!"
The moment Old Mrs. He picked up the phone, a lump formed in her throat, and she almost couldn't breathe!

Rong Ling only said that one sentence, then hung up the phone. His attitude was so cold and sinister, it really made people's hearts tremble. The old lady immediately thought of Li Yiping, who had not returned yet, and was so angry that she almost went mad!

Of course she immediately called Li Yiping, wanting her to come back quickly and asking what she had said to Rong Ling. But Li Yiping didn't answer any of her calls, not even the ones she made to Bingbing!
"Wrong! Wrong!..."

The old woman cursed incessantly. "That stupid woman, she's going to kill our He family! Oh, how could we have let her in the door back then? What a fool! Idiot, idiot, damn it, damn it!"
She turned in a half circle and began to greet and interact with people. But after only a short while, news came --

Her grandson was hit by someone and is now in the hospital!
The patient suffered a broken fibula but is not in life-threatening condition. The driver fled the scene immediately. According to witnesses, on that dark night, a car suddenly appeared out of nowhere and directly hit the elderly woman's grandson. As soon as it happened, the car sped away. People shouted at the car to stop while trying to get its license plate number, but the car seemed to have no plates and disappeared into the distance.
This has to make one wonder if it was a deliberate collision, and also makes one wonder if that grandson offended someone!
The old woman wasn't stupid. With a little thought, she realized this was probably Rong Ling's scheme. Suddenly, she was so angry that her whole body trembled.

And Rong Ling, as if clocking time, received another call after the old woman arrived at the hospital.

This is just the beginning!

Then, he hung up the phone.

This is a blatant way of telling the old woman that he did it. And, he will continue to do so. You guys are all capable, aren't you? So, he'll see who can get over whom! Your old woman can be lawless, then he can be even more lawless, directly and openly hitting people. Today, he only hit your grandson, only breaking his one leg; tomorrow, if your family is still arrogant and unrepentant, he will hit someone else, or even worse, directly take out the old woman!
Warning!

This is a serious warning!
The old woman stared down at her grandson lying in bed, groaning softly. Her heart ached with pain, but rage boiled within her as well!
This is a complete break with the He family!
When Li Yiping and He Zhansu rushed over, the old lady didn't say a word. She walked forward, pushed He Zhansu aside, and slapped Li Yiping hard across the face!

"<"You stupid woman! You traitor!"">
He Zhanxu hurriedly pulled his wife behind him and stood in front of the old woman, frowning and asking unhappily, "Grandma, what are you doing?!"
"You asked her what she did! Hehe, your wife is truly amazing! Open your eyes wide and take a good look at the kind of wretch you married!" Remember to keep in mind that this translation reflects the harsh and accusatory tone of the original text.
As he spoke, he raised his hand as if to strike with his cane!
"Grandma, what's going on?! Please tell me everything!"

The old woman glared at her eldest grandson, anger filling her eyes. "What are you talking about? You've spoiled your wife rotten! I told you so, back then, don't let her marry into our family. But you wouldn't listen. Now look where we are, it's all gone wrong! She can't stand to eat the rice from our household, so never expect her to ever be on the same side as us!"
"Grandma --"

“Shut up!” The old woman glared fiercely at He Zhanshu, “I’m asking you about your wife now, don’t interrupt! Li Yiping, you’re clever, but you’ve used all your smarts for evil. You think by bringing Xiaoshu back, I won’t dare do anything to you? Hmph, let me tell you, this old woman hasn’t died yet, this family, I’m the biggest, don’t give me any nonsense! First, I ask you, did you talk to Rong Ling?! Did you say we’re going against Lin Meng and her child?!”
Li Yiping lowered her eyes, covering the half of her face that had been struck with a wounded hand. She nodded slightly.

With a bang, the old woman exploded.

“You woman, you dare to lie to me! You promised me, and yet, you still went to Rong Ling. You woman, you woman—”
Raising her cane, the old woman was about to strike Li Yiping.

Li Yiping cried out in alarm and dove behind He Zhanshu's back.
"Grandmother--" He Zhanshu hurriedly stopped her.
"Get lost! With everything that's happened, you still dare to protect this woman! She's dragged our He family into hellfire. Your brother is lying in bed now, all because of her!"
He Zhanxu was stunned for a moment.
The old woman roared. “Rong Ling has taken action, sent people to hit your brother, this is a warning, do you understand! That boy even said, this is just the beginning! With that boy’s ruthlessness, do you know what our He family will face!”

"Speaking of which, the old woman was even more furious. "Xiaoshu, get out of my way! If you don't, I'll beat you up too!"

He Zhanxu was stunned. He didn't expect Rong Ling to make a move like this. He also didn't expect that his wife had really gone to find Rong Ling. In an instant, his mood became complicated, filled with sadness, anger, panic, fear, disappointment, and depression....
Okay, let him think about it again. Why did his wife just make such a decision without consulting him?!
The old woman's cane came crashing down, hitting Li Yiping right in the middle because He Zhanshu, who was frozen in place, didn't move to stop it.
Li Yiping let out a painful cry, weakly calling out: "Zhàn Sù!"
Longing for her husband to protect her!

Ke He Zhan Su was still dazed, as if his soul had left him.

Don't look at the old woman's age, once she gets angry, she still has some strength. Holding her cane, she repeatedly pounded Li Yiping, cursing all the while. "You little vixen, you evil person, I'm going to kill you, kill you..."

Li Yiping did not resist. She only used one hand to protect her head and the other to grab He Zhanshu's clothes on his back, leaning against his back and weeping like that, enduring it. Her husband was heaven, her harbor; at this moment, she could only do this instinctively. But, her husband didn't open his arms to embrace her, to protect her.
She cried, half from pain, half from heartache!

"Grandma Zeng, please stop hitting, please stop hitting, woooo..."
Bingbing burst into tears, ran over, knelt on the ground, and hugged the old woman's legs, begging for forgiveness.

The old woman took her cane, panting heavily, but still had the energy to glare at Bingbing. "You little girl, despite how Grandma treated you so well all this time, at this crucial moment, you're just like your mother - useless! Not only that, you even colluded with your mother to deceive me! When I told you to stop your mother, why didn't you? When your mother went to look for Rong Ling, why didn't you tell Grandma a word? What use are you, what use are you!?"

As he spoke, the thick walking stick slammed heavily onto Bingbing's body.
"Ouch!" Bingbing was just a child, and children can't stand pain. She cried out loudly.
Li Yiping's heart ached with pain. She sadly loosened her grip on her husband's clothes and suddenly crouched down, scooping Bingbing into her arms. Then, she shielded Bingbing with her own body, protecting her fiercely.
"Grandma, if you want to hit someone, just hit me. It's all my fault. Don't blame Bingbing!" she shouted.

"Hmph, why wouldn't I beat you?! I'm going to beat both of you!"

And the rest of the He family just watched coldly.

Knowing that Li Yiping felt sorry for her daughter, the old woman took aim and hit Bingbing with her cane. Bingbing screamed in pain, but after a while, she started calling out "Daddy, Mommy!"
When He Zhanxu heard this "Dad", his body stiffened, he came to his senses, and hurriedly rushed over. He stretched out his long arms, protecting Li Yiping and her child under him. With his broad back, he received the old woman's dull blow after blow!

"Get lost!" the old woman roared.
He Zhan Su remained silent, only protecting his wife and daughter, motionless!
The old woman was furious and started calling her grandchildren over, pulling He Zhanshu away. He Zhanshu had no choice but to speak up. “Grandma, if you want to hit me, just go ahead. It's my fault for not taking care of Yiping. As a husband, I failed her. If you want to hit someone, hit me!”
The old woman looked at the situation now, her eldest grandson still protecting his wife like this, and her heart ached with anger!
"Well then, I'll beat you up! Beat you, you dimwit! Beat you, you clueless fool! Beat you, you unworthy descendant who married a troublemaker into the family..."

The dull thud of the stick against flesh rang out, "Bang bang". When He Ma saw this, her heart ached! The old woman didn't care about beating her daughter-in-law, but how could she beat her own son like this? This wasn't even her son's fault!

"Mom, please stop hitting him. What did Xiaoshu do wrong again! Please stop, take a break!"
Then He Mother hurried over to dissuade the old woman.
The old woman was truly exhausted. Just now, she had typed out a string of words in anger, without any real thought behind it. Now that He Mu had dissuaded her, the anger hadn't fully dissipated, and her whole body felt weak. She leaned into He Mu's embrace, gasping for breath.
"Xiaosù, come here and help your grandma up! Look how angry this old woman is!"
He Ma hurriedly gave He Zhanxu an eye signal. He Zhanxu's eyes flashed, he let out an "oh", and quickly got up to help the old lady. However, Old Madam He was still angry and growled unhappily, “Get out of here, I don't need you to help me!”

Although he hesitated, He Zhanxu still reached out and helped her up. The old woman put up a little resistance, but then went along with him.
He Zhanxu supported the old woman and sat down on the sofa. The old woman closed her eyes, breathing heavily, trying to soothe the pain in her chest. She was getting old after all; just a slight anger or excitement would cause her whole body to ache.
Li Yiping was only softly sobbing, her head bowed, holding onto Bingbing who was still wailing loudly. He Zhansu looked at his wife and daughter both kneeling on the ground. His eyes were complex, filled with heartache, but under the watchful gazes of everyone else in the room, he couldn't find the words to comfort them.
After a short rest, the old woman's face showed some relief.
Li Yi Ping, I ask you again, answer honestly, just need to answer yes or no!

Li Yiping, with tears in her eyes, nodded.

"Did you say anything about her?!"

Li Yiping shook her head and choked back a sob, "No!"

She wasn't reckless enough to want to completely ruin the He family. Besides, if He Ya really gave birth to Rong Ling's child, then at that time, for the sake of the child, Rong Ling would have to give the He family some face. Perhaps the He family could even make a comeback. This was thinking on the optimistic side.

If she thought about the negative aspects, Rong Ling would be furious and wouldn't let the He family off easy. However, because of her report this time, even if Rong Ling was angry, he wouldn't go too far as to harm their entire family. Besides, she had said everything, so she couldn't provoke the old lady to kick her out!

She's not that naive to make this kind of move now. She has thought it through on all sides, planning it over and over again beforehand!

The old woman got a satisfactory result, she truly let out a sigh of relief!
Well, well, there's still a chance! It's not all for naught, not a complete loss!
If Li Yiping really said everything, she would immediately kick her out now and never forgive her in the future!
"Go back now, I don't want to see you!"

The old woman stared at Li Yiping with displeasure.
Li Yiping was taken aback, a little surprised that the old woman had just let her go like that. But this was a good thing; now that the old woman was in a righteous mood, it was best for her to slip away!
Li Yiping pulled Bingbing up and, after giving the old woman a curt farewell, walked away with her head bowed. The old woman snorted and looked at Li Yiping with disgust!

"Hold on, I'll have Old Wang send you back." With that, she took out her phone and called the driver, Old Wang. "Old Wang, take Madam Young back home directly. If you dare to take a detour on the way, then you don't need to work for our family anymore!"

Old Wang had been a driver for the old woman his whole life, handling many things. Naturally, he heard the subtext in her words and immediately came to attend to her.
Li Yiping widened her eyes, using all her strength to control herself from raising her head and glaring at the old woman, interrogating her!
What does this old woman mean?! What's she trying to do?!
She soon figured out what the other woman wanted. The driver, Lao Wang, led her into the car, and another person immediately joined them. They told Li Yiping and Bingbing to hand over their phones. Li Yiping paled, trembling slightly as she handed hers over.
She knew, the old lady was starting!

She is no longer trusted by the old woman, so the old woman plans to isolate her from the outside world. Next, she will probably plan to imprison her. Oh, and I forgot, there might also be an ice cube!

Li Yiping smiled wryly, tears streaming down her face! She wasn't surprised by the outcome, but she couldn't hide her heartache! This wealthy family that she had set her heart on joining, in the end, truly became her cage!

How ridiculous!

"Mom—" Bingbing vaguely sensed something. She glanced at the big, black-faced figure sitting beside them and shrank closer to Li Yiping, a little afraid.
Li Yiping reached out and gently touched Bingbing's head. Although she was choked with sobs, she still coaxed softly. "Don't be afraid, Mommy is here, Mommy will protect Bingbing well. Bingbing, Mommy's good daughter, you must always follow Mommy and listen to Mommy from now on! In the future, Mommy will teach you personally, teach you to learn, teach you to sing, teach you to make friends, teach you—" the way to be a good person!

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid--"

Mom has already found a way out. Even if this He family's world turns upside down, you and your dad will be fine. So don't be afraid, don't be afraid!

"Don't be afraid..."

B Bing softly whimpered, burying her tear-streaked, wet face into the other's chest. She hugged her tightly at the same time.

"I want Daddy..." she whispered, her voice soft as she mumbled.

Li Yiping blinked, a tear rolling down her cheek. Afterward, she thought of her husband who was still in the hospital. Her heart ached, but she still whispered soothingly, "Daddy will be here soon, he'll be here soon..."

Her husband was her last resort!
She believes that as long as he is with her, she will be fine!
Just like a husband, though he initially didn't protect her, once he reacted, he shielded her without hesitation, using his own back to bear the blows from He Jia's authority. This storm, as long as husband and wife stand together, will surely pass!
But she didn't know, Old Mrs. He, when she was truly ruthless, was almost as far away from "not recognizing her own kin" as possible!
"Once this is all over, Xiaoshu, you just divorce that woman. Our He family can't tolerate someone like her!"
He Zhanxu widened his eyes and let out a voiceless low growl. “Grandma――”

How could Grandma say such things in front of so many people?! What would everyone think if they heard this?! How would her own wife feel if she heard it?! Is this something that can be said in front of so many people?! How will her own wife be able to face everyone after this?!
"Get out! I have to get out!"

The old woman let out a cold snort and heavily tapped the ground with her cane. Her mind was made up. That woman had been swayed by her, and soon she would be confined to the house, unable to contact Rong Ling again. She wasn't afraid of that woman causing any more trouble now, so she could boldly say what she wanted: kick her out of the house.
“Grandma——" He Zhanshu pursed his lips tightly, clenched his fist fiercely, then said in a low voice. “Grandma, I will not divorce!”

“You dare—!” The old woman glared angrily. Seeing that her eldest grandson was also determined, she truly hated his unwillingness to compromise. "What do you want by going over there?! Such a daughter-in-law, would you still want her?! She betrayed our He family once today, and there will be a second time, a third time! Xiao Su, your wife, she will drag you down to death! While you're young, find me another one, find a good one, someone from a suitable family, and give birth to a fat boy for you!”

When Li Yiping's first child was a girl, she should have driven that woman away. Indeed, because of a moment of weakness, she kept her, and it became a disaster.
The old woman had selectively forgotten how she had taken advantage of Li Yiping and her daughter for her own benefit at the time!
He Zhanxu's face was somber, his body tense. He remained silent, but his silence spoke volumes of resistance.
The old woman snorted angrily. “Hmph, whether you agree or not, this is my decision. That woman, you’re leaving her!”
"I won't leave!" He Zhansuo said in a sullen voice, "My daughter is so grown up, why would I still leave? Don't be afraid of people laughing at us!"

"Joke? Ah! What's a joke?! It's what your wife does that's truly laughable! Haha, outsiders will only laugh, we He family brought in a black rat to stir up the good broth! He Zhanshu, don't bring your daughter into this, a mother who nurtures is a true mother, what can a stepmother do?! Hmph, I know what you're thinking! You unfilial son, your wife has bewitched you, even now you protect her, it's simply outrageous, utterly outrageous!"
He Zhanxu pursed his lips, but said nothing at all!
The old woman began to rant hysterically, her words becoming increasingly incoherent. “Today, in front of everyone, I want to make things clear. I no longer recognize Li Yiping as my granddaughter-in-law. That woman, once this is over, I will kick her out of the house!”
“Grandma—!” He Zhanshu roared, his eyes bloodshot as he glared at Grandmother He. After struggling to speak again, his voice became a mere whisper, pleading softly: "Grandma, don't do this—Yiping...she...she isn't bad. She… she did this for our family!"
"Pass gas!"
Old Mrs. He was so angry that with a wave of her hand, the cane she never parted with flew straight at He Zhanshu. "Pa!" There was an unusually heavy sound followed by bright red blood gushing from He Zhanshu's forehead!

The old woman really hit hard this time. After throwing the cane, her whole body trembled uncontrollably. Not to mention He Zhansuo, who took the blow head-on without dodging!
“Little Hostel!” exclaimed He Mother, rushing to his side with concern. Seeing her son bleeding profusely, she blushed and turned to reprimand him. “Mom, what have you done? You’ve beaten Little Hostel until he’s bleeding! Don't you think it’s cruel to be so heartless towards your own grandson? If you want to deal with Li Yiping, wait until later. It’s not the time to settle scores with her now!”
"Xiaosù, come here, sit down, sit down!" He's mother hurriedly went to get a tissue, stopping the bleeding on her son, and started calling for a nurse in a panicked voice.

He Kuan, with a composed face, chimed in from the side. "What Xiao Su's mother said is right, Mom. Now is not the time to deal with family matters. The most urgent thing is how to respond to Rong Ling!"

A trace of remorse flashed in the old woman's eyes. This great-grandson, He Zhansuo, she had truly doted on him. Seeing that he was bleeding because of her, she felt uneasy in her heart. Upon seeing He Kuan speak like this, she simply gave a soft "hmm", letting the matter go for now.
As for Rong Ling, I've already made some arrangements...

The old woman took a breath and spoke slowly.

A thousand-legged insect, dead but not stiff!

The He family, a hundred-year-old clan, is certainly not someone to be trifled with!

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