Chang Jing's actions today convey a message: he is no longer controlled by the Chang family, and he will retaliate against anyone who causes him trouble.

Grandpa Chang was so engrossed in his analysis that he ignored his wife's nagging. Before he knew it, Grandma Chang's words were getting more and more outrageous.

"Old man, I don't think Chang Jing would dare to take the money, and even if our good grandson Xiao Cheng did take the money, he wouldn't dare to take this much. Do you think it might be our youngest daughter-in-law's idea?"

I opened most of the red envelopes, but the money I received was less than what I got for my last wedding. This is outrageous! I would have received more money for my own housewarming party if I hadn't even invited ten tables.

"That bastard dares to try and steal my money. I'll have to give her a good interrogation when she gets back."

Sons and grandsons are dearer than money. When it comes to money, Old Lady Chang has no respect for anyone.

She only lent money to Chang Guomin's son for gambling debts. Later, Chang Guomin had to repay her at least twice the amount, and he had to listen to her in everything and be under her control before she would be willing to give him the money.

When he heard Old Lady Chang directly scolding her daughter-in-law, Old Master Chang finally snapped out of his daze and frowned as he reprimanded her.

"Stop swearing all day long. Are you only satisfied when you're making a mess of things at home? I always tell you, as a grandmother, don't be too biased, and don't go too far in your actions, but you never listen?"

At this moment, Grandpa Chang was already wondering if it was because his wife was too biased that Chang Jing had become so cold and unapproachable.

If his wife treats him better, will his eldest grandson be as filial and obedient as before?

“I’m telling you, if you have time, go and talk to Guomin and make sure he treats the two children better, otherwise the children will become distant from us.”

He could see the change in Chang Jing. He didn't care about his grandson when he was with the Chang family, but now that his grandson didn't want the Chang family anymore, he couldn't accept it.

"So what if she's distant? Chang Ling has never been one to be easily won over. Chang Jing used to be alright, but ever since she got injured, she's like a completely different person. I'm afraid she's holding a grudge against Xiao Cheng and against us."

Doesn't she want her eldest grandson to be as obedient and easy to control as before? The problem is, Chang Jingren has changed and even holds a grudge against her family. What can she do?

In the past, Chang Jing would be incredibly moved by a few kind words from her, but now she can't find him even if she wants to. Like at today's birthday banquet, it's not like she didn't try to find Chang Jing, and she even wanted to give him some pastries, but he just turned around and left, completely ignoring her.

But I can't say these things to the old man, otherwise he'll find fault with me again, saying I'm not kind. My eldest grandson has been taken away by Song Huizhen now; so what if they're estranged? It's no big deal!

"Chang Jing showed some cunning and resourcefulness today, he's likely to be a promising person in the future, so tell Guomin to treat him well. He's just a kid, he doesn't really miss his father's attention, so just tell Guomin to take good care of him."

Fearing his wife might act impulsively, Grandpa Chang carefully explained his thoughts and reasoning to her.

Pshaw, the old man just doesn't see reality as clearly as she does. With the way Chang Jing ruined his family's reputation today, how could he possibly win her back?

Old Mrs. Chang secretly despised her husband's snobbishness, but she dared not disobey him, much less speak her mind.

"Alright, alright, I'll talk to my son about it when I have time. Now that half of the wedding gift money is lost, what are we going to do?"

Money is still very important, and what Grandma Chang is most worried about is that the money is lost.

"You figure it out yourself." Money again. That old woman is really greedy. Old Master Chang, looking impatient, prepared to go back to his room to rest.

If he knew that his wife had caused a huge scene at home over money and almost got into a fight with their daughter-in-law, he would probably regret his current impatience.

When Aunt Chang returned home with her child, it was already quite late. She didn't pay much attention to her mother-in-law sitting quietly in the living room and simply greeted her.

"Mom, you're still not resting! Jianmin hasn't come back yet? Xiaoxian, hurry up and take a shower and go to bed. Your brother can take a shower later."

"Xiao Cheng, come here."

When Aunt Chang saw that her mother-in-law ignored her and instead called out to her son, she wondered if she wanted to pursue the matter from tonight.

She gave Chang Decheng a wink, warning her son to admit his mistake and appease his mother, before smiling and trying to plead for her son's life.

"Mom, it's my fault for not raising the children well. I scolded Xiaocheng and his sister when I came back. Xiaocheng, quickly apologize to Grandma."

"Daughter-in-law, you go back to your room first. I have something I want to ask Xiaocheng."

Without even glancing at her daughter-in-law, the old woman sent her away. Seeing her grandson's anxious expression, she didn't comfort him as usual.

"Grandma, I was wrong today, please don't be angry."

Chang Decheng lowered his head. He knew he had to act a little dejected and pitiful so that his grandmother would feel more sorry for him.

"How much of those gift money did you take in the red envelopes?"

"I only took about half of it."

Chang Decheng thought his grandmother was asking how much he had taken to frame Chang Jing, while the old lady Chang assumed that the missing money was indeed taken by her grandson.

"Very good, just as I expected of my darling grandson. Now give it to me!"

Chang Decheng didn't notice his grandmother's deep gaze fixed on him as he lowered his head. Nor did he notice that she was gritting her teeth as she spoke those words.

"Huh!? Take it out? What is Grandma taking out?"

Looking up, Chang Decheng shuddered in horror. How... how could Grandma's gaze be so terrifying!

"Give me back the money you took as a gift, the money in the red envelope!"

"I didn't take it! I really didn't take it!"

Chang Decheng got a little anxious and quickly explained! What did his grandmother say about him taking the money from the red envelope?

"You didn't take it? Then your mother took it? What a dutiful daughter-in-law, yet she's greedy even for the old lady's money. You're also a good son, your mother's good son, yet you stole money from me for your mother? Haven't I been good enough to you? And you still stole my gift money?"

The raised voice, born of anger, made Aunt Chang, who was in the room, frown. She understood the meaning behind the words.

"Mother-in-law, what do you mean? You're saying Xiao Cheng took your gift money and that I let him do it? Absolutely not! We didn't!"

“Your son admitted it. He said he took a small portion of the red envelopes. When I came back and counted them, a small portion of the red envelopes were empty.”

"This... Xiao Cheng, tell me, did you take it or not!"

Her son does have a history of petty theft. When he was younger, he would steal money to buy snacks and toys, and recently he has become addicted to playing games at internet cafes.

Remembering how her son had been going to internet cafes after school and staying until dinner time lately, Aunt Chang was starting to have doubts. Could it be that her son had really stolen money?!

"No, it wasn't me! I didn't take it! I didn't take it!"

Feeling wronged by the interrogation of his two closest elders, Chang Decheng flew into a rage, shouting loudly to vent his anger.

"If it wasn't you, could it be Chang Jing?"