These three people really brought trouble upon themselves.

The night before, they set off fireworks in the middle of the night. Those living far away could barely keep some peace, but those close by were caught up in a frenzy.

Kids cried while adults fussed, and the next day, people either went to the village chief or confronted He Zhenzhen to argue their point.

At that time, He Zhenzhen stood with her hands on her hips, her face full of defiance, afraid of nothing.

She cursed families left and right during the New Year's celebrations.

Normally, neighbors would at least maintain some decorum.

After all, distant relatives aren't as helpful as nearby neighbors, right? Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes.

But He Zhenzhen showed no such restraint.

Since she was just aiming for the relocation compensation and wouldn't live in the village afterward, she did as she pleased.

If one person came, she would curse them away; if two people came, she'd curse and they'd both be gone.

Wang Daming sat nearby, munching on seeds, enjoying the spectacle.

Because he wasn't well in that area, he always felt that the villagers looked at him with judgmental eyes, so he was full of resentment.

So he remained detached, not getting involved.

Yet, a sudden fire broke out, fierce and aggressive.

Amidst the crackling sound of fireworks,

Wang Daming listened and his heart bled.

"Quick, go home and fetch water to put out the fire!"

But people around him deliberately mimicked Wang Daming's earlier attitude.

"Oh, this is your own matter; it's not suitable for us to interfere."

"Yes, there's firework gunpowder in there; if we get injured while putting out the fire, who will cover the medical costs? Will your family?"

"You're afraid to go yourself, and you want us to go? The river's right there; if you want to get water, go yourself."

"He Zhenzhen said her purse is in there too, and if money is missing afterward, what can we explain? We dare not, lest we are blamed."

Wang Daming was furious to the point of explosion, while He Zhenzhen kept lamenting about her belongings inside, and Zhang Caidie said nothing, just kept yawning.

He was angry; this mother and daughter were simply disasters. How long had they been here before the house was destroyed?

In the village, rebuilding a house not only costs money but requires help from several households.

Given Wang Daming's relationships, it was bound to be very difficult.

Finally, when Village Chief Li came and saw the blazing flames and swirling black smoke, he was instantly anxious.

"What are you standing around for? Don't just stand there, put out the fire! Once the fire spreads to your own home, then you'll be worried?"

Only then did the neighbors reluctantly go inside to fetch water to put out the fire.

By the time the fire was finally extinguished, half of the house was burned down.

The remaining half teetered precariously, threatening to collapse at any moment.

At this moment, He Zhenzhen showed courage and darted inside, trying to retrieve her purse.

Only upon entering did she find that both her purse and suitcase were burned.

"Oh my money, my bankbook!"

He Zhenzhen cried and wailed, sitting on the ground, slapping her thigh continuously.

"Hurry and pull her out!" Village Chief Li, seeing that things might get out of control, hurriedly asked those nearby to drag He Zhenzhen to the yard.

It took three or four men to tug and pull He Zhenzhen out.

"What do you think you're doing!" He Zhenzhen glared angrily.

Just as she spoke, the remaining roof collapsed with a crash. Had she still been inside, her brains might have been smashed out.

He Zhenzhen finally shut up, though her face still didn't look any better.

Village Chief Li glared at her, "Are you choosing money over life?"

If he wasn't the village chief, he really wouldn't want to deal with such a woman.

But he had no choice; since he wasn't retired, he had to take responsibility.

He couldn't just stand by and watch a tragedy unfold.

Yet He Zhenzhen was ungrateful, "It's your fault there were so many people inside just now, that's what caused the house to collapse."

Everyone already knew what kind of person this woman was and couldn't be bothered to pay her any mind.

In the dead of night, people were all planning to go to sleep.

"You should temporarily stay with some relatives. After the New Year, when everyone's back to work, we'll pool money and rebuild the house."

After making arrangements, Village Chief Li was ready to leave.

But was stopped by He Zhenzhen, "Village Chief Li, you can't leave. Someone set my house on fire, we must call the police."

"What? You're saying this fire was deliberate?"

"Yes, otherwise, how could there be a fire for no reason? It must be Zhang Qianhai's family, or maybe it was the Yue Family, they've held a grudge against me before. It must be them! You have to stand up for me."

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