Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife

Chen Jianmin sighed and continued, "Since you didn't, then giving birth to us was your choice. Raising us is your responsibility because you brought us into this world without our consent."

"With that said, you actually owe us and have no right to demand anything from us, let alone decide how we live our life nor decide on our marriage," Chen Jianmin said with a smile.

When everyone heard his words, they were so stunned that the entire yard fell silent. Even Dong Li couldn't help but glance at his friend.

Only he could say such shameless words and twist black into white without even blushing.

Before the Shi family could say a word, Dong Huang had already returned with An Xuyuan. As soon as the bicycle stopped, she jumped down from the back seat and ran toward her brother, shouting, "Brother, the vice team leader is here!"

The moment they heard this, everyone turned and saw An Xuyuan pushing his bicycle into the yard with a dark expression.

After parking it, he looked at the Shi family and asked, "What are you all doing here instead of working?"

Meeting his cold gaze, both the villagers and the Shi family grew nervous. But it was too late to leave now, so Shi Dalang steeled his heart and said, "Vice team leader, you must help my family and give us justice, ah!"

"What justice are you asking for?" An Xuyuan asked.

Thinking that he was on their side, Shi Erlang quickly said, "Vice team leader, my mother was angered by my sister until she was bedridden and can't move now. But my sister not only refused to repent, she even asked us to pay her 100 yuan in compensation."

"We came here today to ask what she meant by that. But before we could say anything, she and her daughter started scolding and blaming us first. We have really been wronged, ah!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Jianmin clicked his tongue and said, "This is the first time I have met someone more shameless than me."

When Dong Li heard this, he raised his eyebrows and asked, "So, you also know that you are shameless?"

"Ah Li, without being shameless, how can you win against people who are worse than beasts? They couldn't understand human's language ah," Chen Jianmin asked unhappily.

Hearing his words, Shi Sanlang's wife was enraged and snapped, "Brat, who are you calling beasts?!"

"Whoever gets angry from being called out is the beast," Chen Jianmin replied nonchalantly.

"You—!"

Before she could continue, An Xuyuan interrupted, "Enough!"

At his command, the Shi family finally fell silent while Chen Jianmin looked at them with gloating smiles.

An Xuyuan looked at them and said, "I have already investigated what happened a few days ago. First, what your family did is a crime. There is a difference between arranging a marriage and forcing one."

"If the bride is willing to marry, no one can stop your family from arranging the marriage. But if the bride is unwilling, it's forced marriage—and that is a crime."

"Second, your Shi family caused a disturbance and disrupted public order. The production team has decided to deduct 200 work points from each of you."

When they heard this, the Shi family members were furious. They could only earn a maximum of 8 to 10 points per day—200 work points meant losing 20 days of work or more!

Shi Dalang opened his mouth, trying to plead, "Vice team leader—"

An Xuyuan shot Shi Dalang a cold glance before he could say more, and he immediately swallowed the rest of his words.

"Lastly, the production team has decided that the Shi family must compensate Comrade Shi Qiwan with 100 yuan for the harm they have caused her."

"As for what happened between the Shi family and the groom's family, that is none of Comrade Shi Qiwan's concern, as the bride price was taken by the Shi family—not her," he added.

After finishing, he looked at the Shi family and said, "If there is anything you don't understand, ask now to avoid any misunderstandings or wrongful accusations."

Hearing An Xuyuan's explanation, the villagers finally understood that Shi Qiwan was the true victim and had nothing to do with the compensation demand. The fact that the Shi family claimed to be the victims when they were actually the perpetrators was truly eye-opening.

When the Shi family saw the villagers pointing and whispering about them, they were furious and wanted to protest. But when they met An Xuyuan's cold eyes and expressionless face, they didn't dare.

If it had been Han Yuheng, they might have been able to manipulate him through his reputation or moral coercion. But against An Xuyuan, they had no leverage.

Seeing that they had nothing to say, An Xuyuan said, "Since you have no further questions, I will take that as confirmation that the Shi family understands the situation."

"From now on, no one is allowed to bring up this matter or disrupt public order again. If I hear of anyone using this issue to stir up trouble, they will be punished according to the law."

"Comrade Shi Dalang, you have three days to gather the compensation money and pay it to Comrade Shi Qiwan."

At this moment, Shi Dalang could only nod and reply through gritted teeth, "I understand, Vice team leader."

Nodding at him, An Xuyuan looked at the villagers and said, "Everyone, return to work and stop gossiping."

As soon as they heard this, the villagers quickly dispersed, fearing they might be punished as well. Even the Shi family could only glare at Shi Qiwan and the children before they left angrily.

After everyone left, Shi Qiwan bowed and said, "Thank you for your help, Vice team leader."

An Xuyuan raised his hand to stop her and said, "Comrade Shi Qiwan, you did nothing wrong, so you don't have to be afraid. As long as you follow the law and work hard, the production team will protect you."

Then, he smiled at Dong Huang and softened his tone, "Little comrade, you can rest easy now."

"Thank you, Uncle Vice Team Leader," Dong Huang said with a smile.