A woman from the same village as Old Mrs. Cui could no longer stand by and watch. "Old Mrs. Cui," she said, "your granddaughter really looks like she’s sick. She seems to be in agony. How can you, as her grandmother, not rush her to the hospital instead of beating and scolding her? Are you even her real grandmother? Even a step-grandmother wouldn't be this cruel."
Old Mrs. Cui planted her hands on her hips, glared at the meddlesome woman, and barked, "What business is it of yours? So what if I beat my own granddaughter? I’m not beating yours! You’re just a busybody acting like a dog catching mice. You can’t even handle your own household affairs, yet you’re sticking your nose into mine. Pfft! If you want to meddle in my business, you’d better see if I let you."
Furious, the woman shot back, "You heartless, rotten old hag! Why are you acting like a rabid dog, biting everyone you see? I was just trying to show some kindness for your granddaughter, and I’m the one in the wrong? Fine, fine, fine! I’m the meddlesome one. Just let your granddaughter die then. I won’t say another word. If I do, I’ll slap my own mouth."
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