Ali's Chicken Coop Construction Causes Jealousy Between His Two Wives

Constructing the Chicken Coop

• 🐔 Ali is focused on converting an old cave into a chicken coop to prepare for winter survival.
• 🛠️ An "operator" assists with the project, bringing a large door that proves too big for the cave entrance and requires cutting and welding.
• ✅ The landowner has granted permission for Ali to use the cave for chickens and an empty warehouse for storage.

The First Wife's Return and Conflict

• ⚠️ Ali's first wife returns to the village, immediately creating tension and conflict with Ali and Shahrbanu.
• 🏠 She claims to have rented a nearby house, stating her brother paid double the rent to the landlord to secure it for her.
• 💬 The landlord confirms accepting the double rent offer, citing his financial situation and the need to rent the property quickly after the previous tenant left.

Escalating Marital Disputes

• 🗣️ The first wife aggressively asserts her claim over Ali, telling Shahrbanu to collect her belongings and leave.
• 💔 Ali and Shahrbanu are deeply distressed by the first wife's presence and actions, which are making their life difficult.
• ⚖️ They discuss seeking legal advice from "Mr. Vakil" to understand their options regarding divorce and the first wife's right to stay in the village.

Jealousy and Family Dynamics

• ⚡ The first wife delusionally believes Ali will abandon Shahrbanu for her, despite Ali's clear rejection of her advances.
• 🏡 This situation highlights intense marital jealousy and the complex traditional family challenges faced in a rural village setting.
• 🧩 The ongoing conflict creates an unstable and difficult environment for Ali and Shahrbanu as they try to build a stable life.