Chapter 54 Inviting a Wolf into the House

The scene was chaotic, with guests running around in all directions.

"What happened? So much money, how could it all suddenly disappear?"

"Yes! No one went inside either? Wasn't that what the groom kept?"

Huang Zhijian's face turned red, whether from holding his breath or from the alcohol, it was hard to tell.

He shook his head, squinted at the money, and laughed, "Wife, don't be silly, how could the money be missing? Mom, don't fool them. I clearly put it away properly."

Aunt Luo exclaimed in horror, "It's true! It's gone! Quick, look for it!"

Liu Xiangqian's heart skipped a beat; he immediately sensed something was wrong!

But I can't quite put my finger on it!

Huang Weifeng reacted quickly and called on everyone to search.

After everyone had almost finished eating, they started looking for their money! They searched everywhere, inside and out, but couldn't find it.

The people at Zhao Fengxiu's table also stood up and let them search.

It's a big no-no if money disappears at a banquet!

No one can leave.

Liu Shiping stepped forward and asked, "Xiangqian, is he really gone?"

Liu Xiangqian looked terrified. "It's really gone! Second Brother, the money is really gone! What do we do? Did any of you notice? Who took it?"

Lin Jingyi and the others shook their heads, as did the three eldest aunts of the Liu family.

Seeing this, Liu Xiangqian was disheartened.

He immediately said, "Call the police! Yes, call the police! Zhenyan, go quickly!"

Just as Liu Zhenyan was about to set off, Huang Weifeng stopped him and pulled him back!

Huang Weifeng's eyes were sharp as he stared at Liu Xiangqian, leaving Liu Xiangqian and his family completely bewildered.

Huang Weifeng glanced at them and said coldly, "Xiangqian! What's your family up to? Secretly hiding money?"

Hearing the unusual tone, Liu Xiangqian was stunned.

"No! Didn't Zhijian just put it down..."

Huang Weifeng interrupted, "Isn't this your home? Your territory! The main table is ours! We're all here! The second table is yours too!"

The third table too! And our group's tables are behind the fourth and fifth tables! How can any of us sit close to them?

"If it wasn't you women secretly hiding it, what else could it be?"

Liu Xiangqian and the others were shocked. Liu Zhenyu shook his head and said, "Dad! That's not how it is. Our family didn't take it! Zhijian put it there just now! You and I both saw it!"

He just put it in and then it disappeared! I know no one from your side (the man's side) went near it, but neither did anyone from your side (the woman's side)...

Having gathered his emotions, Huang Zhijian suddenly said, "What's impossible? Two people are missing from your aunt's family! Are you blind?"

Liu Xiangqian and the others paused and turned around to look.

Zhao Fengxiu's family is indeed missing Liu Jiancheng and Liu Jiangong!

Liu Zhenyu was dumbfounded. "Huh? Where are my fourth and fifth cousins?"

Huang Zhijian said, "Admit it! If you're going to marry me, then marry me. Why steal money? This is money from both our families! It's money for buying a house!"

"Our family will contribute two thousand! That includes the bride price! Honey, we're family now, why are you doing this?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a snapping sound rang out!

Liu Xiangqian suddenly shoved Huang Zhijian hard in the groin, startling Huang Weifeng, who then pushed him away.

Huang Weifeng roared, "Why did you hit my son? Bah! Xiangqian, I never thought I'd mistaken you for someone else all these years! Did your family marry off their daughter or sell her? Stealing so much money!"

These words stirred up the villagers of Huang's family, and they began to discuss it.

"How could the Liu family be like this? They're so heartless! Are they setting a trap? Stealing money by marrying off their daughter!"

"Exactly! I didn't expect Liu Xiangqian's family to be so shabby!"

"The money's gone with the Liu family. Who else could it be but the Liu family? We can't get close to any of them!"

Hearing the neighbors chattering amongst themselves, Old Mrs. Yang grew anxious and said to Liu Xiangqian, "That's impossible, isn't it? Xiangqian, where did the money go?"

Liu Xiangqian glared at Huang Zhijian and Huang Weifeng, and said coldly, "What exactly do you want?"

Grandma Zheng scoffed, "I'd like to ask you what's really going on in your family? Everyone from the old to the young has problems! Your second son's family is missing two people, and you still don't ask!"

They've come to ask me about my grandson! You should really say that!"

Liu Shiping was stunned. Indeed.

What about Liu Jiancheng and Liu Jiangong?

Liu Jianbang and the others looked at each other, indicating that they didn't know either.

Zhao Fengxiu stepped forward, arms crossed, and said to Liu Xiangqian and the others, "Why waste words with them? Let's call the police!"

Huang Weifeng smiled.

"I recognize you. After all these years, you're still as shrewish as ever! Liu Shiping, your wife is really something! Her method of turning the tables is very clever!"

But unfortunately, our family isn't the Chen family! Nor the Xu family, nor the Li family! So what if we report it to the police? Zhijian, let them do it!

Then we'll see who's right and who's wrong! The money went missing from their house, and our family had no idea! We'll accuse them of stealing money for their daughter's wedding!

Their family not only…

Before Huang Weifeng could finish speaking, Zhao Fengxiu interjected, "Not only will we compensate you, but we'll also give you your daughter away for free and even pay your family for it? Is that it?"

Huang Weifeng was taken aback, his eyes darting around.

"None of your business! You haven't had any contact with Liu Xiangqian for thirty years! Your sudden reconnection recently is just to harm him, isn't it? Xiangqian, you've really let a wolf into the house!"

They suddenly made up with you just to steal your money! Aren't you going to confront them right now?!

Huang Zhijian chimed in, "Yes! Two people are missing from their house, it's obvious they stole them! The main table and the second table are closest, who else could it be but them?"

The neighbors echoed the discussion, all accusing Liu Shiping's family.

Liu Jianbang and the others were stunned. Lin Jingyi, imitating Zhao Fengxiu's old manner, put her hands on her hips and shouted, "Shut up! Which eye of yours saw us steal?"

"Dare to spout nonsense again! I'll tear your mouths apart!"

After he finished speaking, they began to whisper among themselves, their eyes filled with suspicion.

Zhao Fengxiu's lips twitched slightly.

I have to say, although I don't really like Lin Jingyi anymore, this daughter-in-law does really love to imitate my style!

The imitation is quite good!

She reached out and pressed on Lin Jingyi's shoulder, signaling her to step back.

Zhao Fengxiu stepped forward and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Just call the police and you'll know. Jianli, go ahead! Hurry up."

Liu Jianli nodded and ran off.

The guests observed that both families remained calm and composed in the face of danger.

The Liu family is one, and so is the Huang family!

Huang Weifeng and his men glared at them as they approached!

Lin Jingyi and the others began to suspect who had taken it.

While waiting for the police, everyone at the scene was screened, but to no avail.

What should have been a pleasant banquet has turned into not only a spectacle for gossipers, but also a crime scene and a scene of theft!

Huang Weifeng smiled smugly, pointed at Zhao Fengxiu and the others, and said to Liu Xiangqian, whose face was dark, "Don't think that your family can clear your name by doing this."

The money disappeared from your house! Still trying to deny it? Wait until the police arrive! None of you will escape! Aunt Liu, Second Brother Liu, Third Brother Liu, and you too!

"What a waste of our decades-long friendship! How could you scheme against me like this!"

Liu Xiangqian suddenly shouted, "You schemed against your mother! You beast! Don't you dare run away! You know perfectly well who schemed against whom!"

My eldest sister's and second brother's families would never accept money! Only you! The money ultimately passed through Huang Zhijian's hands! Decades of friendship? In-laws?

"Pah! I should have listened to my second sister-in-law. Knowing what kind of person you are, I shouldn't have hosted the banquet! And you're still trying to take advantage of my family? Your face is disgusting!"

Huang Zhijian said, "Uncle Liu! Watch your mouth! You and my dad have known each other for decades, how can you talk like that?"

"It's just stealing money, right? Your whole family are spineless cowards, daring to do it but not daring to admit it! I despise you!"

Huang Zhijian extended two middle fingers, taunting Liu Xiangqian.

At this moment.

In the tense atmosphere, Zhao Fengxiu suddenly laughed!

Everyone followed the gaze and looked over. Zhao Fengxiu said, "You're all like dogs that can't change their nature! Before my fourth and fifth sons come back, you'd better kneel down and kowtow to admit your mistakes!"

Huang Weifeng scoffed, "You guys should hurry up and kowtow!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Jianmei turned around and saw it.

"Fourth and Fifth Brothers are back! Oh? There's more?"