Wang Dali thought the attempt had failed and cursed out loud, "You worthless nag, can't even handle such a trifle. If that girl won't let it go, so what if you'd really let her hit you a few times? Once she calms down, wouldn't all this blow over?"
"You, you good-for-nothing, are those the words of a sane man?" Sister-in-law Wang gave Wang Dali another punch in his body, "I've been with you for so many years and the first time I stayed in a brick house was someone else's. If you were any capable, would I need to stoop so low to curry favor with smiles?"
Wang Dali pushed her away, impatiently saying, "What's the use of saying all this? If that girl is appeased, won't we be able to earn silver by following behind her? Look at those who are on good terms with her; isn't each of their lives getting more prosperous by the day?"