Uncle Bai, being helped up, glared at Shen Heng and said to Bai Zhiman, "Are you just going to stand by and watch your son-in-law run wild in your house?"

His wife nudged him with her elbow and said, "You'd better say less."

The eldest aunt thought that Shen Heng was not someone to be trifled with. Let alone Bai Zhiman, who was a cripple, even they would be in trouble if they had a son-in-law like him.

The aunt, who had been startled by Shen Heng and was hiding by the door, stepped out and chimed in, "I'm saying, this family ultimately belongs to the Bai family. If you want to show off your power, go back to your own home."

"Sister-in-law, what are you saying?" The eldest aunt couldn't stand it anymore. What if Shen Heng really took her words to heart and made things difficult for Bai Jiaojiao when they got home?

They all knew that Bai Jiaojiao and Shen Heng's marriage was not a happy one. They seemed affectionate today, but who knew if it was just for show?

If Chen Heng is so ferocious when he's away from home, how much more so when he's at home?

Although her aunt was a complete stranger to Bai Jiaojiao, she still considered her a child of the Bai family and a promising one, so she didn't want anything bad to happen to her.

The eldest aunt frantically gave her cousin's eyes, but the cousin, whether she didn't understand or pretended not to, continued, "Zhiman, this is the difference between a son and a son-in-law. A person with a different surname is still a person with a different surname. Can you say what he can do?"

She kept emphasizing a surname in her words, but in the end, she couldn't let go of her son who had been admitted to high school.

To be honest, not many people can get into high school. A high school student is considered successful in this area.

She was already quite content, but who knew that Bai Jiaojiao would actually get into university.

This aunt's heart suddenly turned wild. They were all descendants of the Bai family, and her son was a male heir. If the Bai family's ancestral graves were emitting auspicious smoke, there was no reason for them to bless that girl but not her son.

Apart from Bai Zhiman's branch, the other relatives all lived relatively close by and had a strong sense of clan. Nephews and sons were treated similarly; if one of their children was successful, the whole clan would help him and wait to benefit from his success.

So when this aunt came over, she naturally assumed that Bai Zhiman, as her uncle, would definitely help if he had the ability.

But Bai Zhiman completely ignored her.

"I can't control him, but can he really throw me off the chair?" As soon as Bai Zhiman finished speaking, Uncle Bai, who had just been thrown to the ground, felt a pain in his buttocks and face.

Uncle Bai said angrily, "I don't care, Zhiman. Junzi is in high school now. You saw it just now. His cotton shoes are all showing his toes. How can he hold his head up in front of his classmates? As his uncle, you have to take care of him. Like I said, when he becomes successful, you'll benefit from it too."

Bai Jiaojiao listened at the door for a long time and was so angry that she laughed.

"Auntie, you should take Uncle home quickly. I think he's had a bit too much to drink today."

Bai Jiaojiao said to her aunt.

Her words were very tactful, but they were not a way to save face; on the contrary, they made things even more embarrassing.

Uncle Bai can actually say such things; it's even more outrageous than being drunk.

"Let's go, it's getting late, let's hurry home."

Auntie was embarrassed and tugged at Uncle Bai.

Bai Jiaojiao was half right. If he hadn't had a few drinks today, he wouldn't have been so easily swayed.

Otherwise, Bai Shijun's own father wouldn't have left with his son, while his uncle was still running around in someone else's house.

Uncle Bai shoved Aunt Bai aside and said, "Does this family still belong to you, a married daughter, who has come back to run it?"

Bai Zhiman said curtly, "To put it bluntly, you just want me to give that kid Bai Shijun some money, right?"

"Yes, what, shouldn't we?" Uncle Bai looked like he had gotten a good deal and was now acting innocent.

When Bai Zhiman agreed, his aunt's face immediately relaxed: "Zhiman, when our Junzi becomes successful in the future, he will definitely remember you as his uncle!"

She glanced at Shen Heng and said, "From now on, when our Bai family rises to prominence, no one will be allowed to come to your house and interfere."

These words infuriated Bai Zhiman. If he had any consideration for others' feelings, he would not have said such a thing in front of Shen Heng.

He angrily retorted, "You son of a bitch! Get out of here right now! Can't I raise my own son and daughter? Why would I need to give money to your family? Bai Shijun, a mere cousin, has the nerve to come and ask me for money? Even a biological nephew wouldn't have such a big face!"

“Zhiman, why don’t you understand? I’m not saying your two sons are bad, but they’re getting older now, and their future is already set. But Junzi is different. He’s the most promising member of our generation. If he gets into university, all of you uncles and elders will benefit! It’ll be a source of pride for us, won’t it?”

My aunt looked like she was trying to persuade me earnestly.

Bai Jiaojiao sneered: "If my own daughter can't give my father face, will your son?"

"You are now a member of the Shen family. A married daughter is like water spilled from a cup; from now on, she will be buried in the Shen family's graves!"

Bai Zhiman stretched out his hand, his hand trembling with anger: "Shut your mouth right now and get out! Get out!"

Bai Zhiman originally didn't intend to say anything too harsh because she was his sister-in-law, and he hadn't brought it up, hoping she would back down on her own. Who knew she was so oblivious to other people's feelings.

His two daughters both married into families near his home and come back every few days. They are equally filial, so Bai Zhiman doesn't really think about the saying "water spilled from the sky is gone."

Bai Jiaojiao felt a warmth in her heart when she saw Bai Zhiman break ties with his aunt to protect her.

Seeing that her father's attitude was so clear, Bai Shiqing dared to speak up: "I said, Aunt, my brothers are all married and have established their own careers now, but my father is not without grandchildren. Every penny of extra money in our family has to be saved for Bai Manlin, not for you."

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