Mr. Zhang listened, his head filled with thoughts of how to assert authority over his wife, how to present himself as a dignified father-in-law. With a muddled mind, he returned to the county in a daze.
Old Captain's words completely overturned his views.
When his parents were alive, they often said, what are spouses? They're family who can share life and death with you, who can stand beside you to support a household.
No matter what, you must not lay a hand on others!
Mother Zhang, with her eyebrows raised, glared and yelled, "Try hitting me! If you dare raise a hand against me, I'll go to Beijing and live with my eldest son and ignore you, you old fool!"
Mr. Zhang looked at her speechlessly, shook his head, and turned to go back to his room. Old Captain didn't understand his troubles; he couldn't even handle his own wife, how could he have the nerve to teach his son!
