The Live-in Son-in-Law Settles Accounts with His In-Laws

About the story

Han Dong, who has married into the Wei family, invests all his savings in renovating their courtyard to run a rural guesthouse and restaurant. His wife's younger brother Wei Qiang repeatedly uses its services without paying, escalating the conflict. Caught between family ties and financial interests, Han Dong chooses lawful means to protect his rights and straighten out the accounts. After a series of disputes, he ends the marriage, lets go of the past, and sets about building a business in the county town. The others involved also bear the consequences of their actions. The story conveys an approach to life grounded in respecting rules, keeping clear accounts, and becoming self-reliant.