In Jiangcheng, the five members of the Li family stood bewildered in the wind in the Bingjiang Villa District. The house was still the same, but apart from the building manager, there was no sign of their father or grandfather.

"Big brother, where... where did Dad and Grandpa go?" Sanmao asked.

"You're asking me? Who should I ask?" Da Mao felt a bit annoyed.

"Alright, let's all go home! I'll call Dad later." Da Mao sighed.

Li Xin followed Xiao Yingying back to the Xiao family. He had no choice; his mother had given him far too much.

Upon returning to the Xiao family home, Li Xin sensed that something was amiss.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, as if a fierce conflict could erupt at any moment.

He watched as his mother, with a haughty smile on her face, swayed her hips and strode towards his aunt.

Those steps carried an undisguised provocation.

"Oh my! Zhenzhen! Long time no see, you've gotten even fatter!" Xiao Yingying's sharp and shrill voice pierced the otherwise calm air.

Her eyes were full of disdain and mockery, and the upward curve of her lips carried a hint of meanness.

Li Xin's aunt, named Hong Zhenzhen, was chatting with someone when she heard this sudden sarcasm, and her face instantly turned gloomy.

She turned her head, glared fiercely at Xiao Yingying, and said through gritted teeth, "What are you talking about? What business is it of yours whether I'm fat or not?"

Li Xin stood aside, thinking to himself, "There's going to be some fun to watch."

He knew that the conflict between his mother and his aunt had a long history, and they would argue every time they met, and today seemed to be no exception.

"Hmph, how is it none of my business? Look at your figure, you're a disgrace to the Xiao family!" Xiao Yingying crossed her arms, looking arrogant.

Hong Zhenzhen was trembling with anger. She pointed at Xiao Yingying's nose and scolded, "Don't think you're so great. All you do is gossip all day long!"

Seeing this, the surrounding relatives gathered around, trying to persuade him.

But Xiao Yingying and Hong Zhenzhen were completely engrossed in their argument and couldn't listen to anyone else.

"What's so great about me? I'm still better than you no matter what! Look at you, you've been married into the Xiao family for so many years and you've accomplished nothing!" Xiao Yingying's words became more and more outrageous, completely disregarding Hong Zhenzhen's feelings.

Tears welled up in Hong Zhenzhen's eyes, and she choked out, "Don't go too far! I've done just as much for the Xiao family as you have!"

Li Xin ate fruit on the side, watching closely. If his aunt dared to make a move, he would immediately run over to protect his mother.

With his small frame, he couldn't withstand a punch from his aunt.

"What have you contributed? What have you contributed? All you do is eat and drink, slack off and cheat!" Xiao Yingying continued to loudly criticize.

Hong Zhenzhen could no longer hold back; she rushed forward to fight Xiao Yingying.

Fortunately, relatives nearby intervened in time, preventing a physical altercation.

"Stop arguing, you two! Talk it out!" Li Xin's uncle finally arrived, looking helplessly at his wife and sister.

“Talk to her nicely? How can I talk to her nicely? Every time we meet, she causes me trouble!” Hong Zhenzhen cried.

Xiao Yingying persisted, "I caused you trouble? You're the one who was in the wrong!"

Chaos erupted in the Xiao family's hall, with some relatives trying to mediate while others shook their heads and sighed.

Li Xin was amused. His mother did this every year. He didn't understand why the relationship between his mother and his aunt had become so bad. Wasn't it good before?

"Enough! Stop arguing!" his uncle suddenly shouted.

The uncle's voice was exceptionally loud in the noisy environment, and everyone was stunned by his shout, stopping what they were doing and looking at him.

The younger uncle took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down: "Sister, Zhenzhen, what's the point of you arguing like this? We're all family, why can't we get along well?"

Xiao Yingying glared at him: "What do you know? This woman just needs to be taught a lesson!"

Hong Zhenzhen retorted, "Even your son is more sensible than you!"

Li Xin's uncle looked at them, his heart filled with disappointment: "Sister, Zhenzhen, your quarreling will only make you a laughing stock. Our Xiao family is a big family, we should be united and harmonious, not attacking each other like this."

The uncle's words made everyone present fall into deep thought.

A moment later, Xiao's father came out of the door and said, "Xiao Fan is right. We are a family and should be tolerant and understanding of each other, instead of making unreasonable demands during the New Year." He stared at everyone at the family dinner with a serious expression.

Neither Xiao Yingying nor Hong Zhenzhen spoke, but their expressions softened slightly.

"Sister, Zhenzhen, let's both back down and stop arguing over trivial matters," Xiao Fan said awkwardly.

Xiao Yingying snorted and turned her head away.

Hong Zhenzhen wiped away her tears and fell silent.

Upon seeing this, Li Xin took a bite of an apple and quickly ate more while his grandfather wasn't giving his speech.

"Mom, why are you talking so much to your aunt? It's a waste of energy. Hurry up and eat something, or there won't be any left to eat when Grandpa starts talking later," Li Xin said secretly, handing his mother a large chicken leg.

“I won’t eat it. I’ll get fat. Look at your aunt, I don’t want to grow up to be like her, weighing over 180 pounds.” Xiao Yingying said, glancing at Hong Zhenzhen with disdain in her eyes.

Hong Zhenzhen: "…………………………"

Sure enough, nothing good ever came of this woman's return. Not only did she throw herself at the marriage, but she also gave her a hard time when she came back. If she hadn't married into the Xiao family, the Xiao family would have almost collapsed.

"Hmph! If she hadn't offered herself to my brother to marry, would he have wanted her? With my brother's looks, what kind of woman couldn't he have? You fat pig." Li Xin heard every word Xiao Yingying said.

"Mom, didn't you also pay extra for her?" He just couldn't understand it. His aunt was a really nice person! Why did his mom dislike her so much?

Xiao Yingying: "…………………………"

"If you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all. How can I be the same as you? Your dad was being eyed by all those women in college. He was a hot commodity. If I hadn't made my move sooner, would you even exist? Besides, your dad was the campus heartthrob. He's tall and handsome. I'd be willing to pay him to be with him." After saying that, she looked incredibly proud.

Li Xin: "…………………………"

If his grandparents knew that his mother was so brazenly giving him money, they would be furious!

Half an hour later, the Xiao family's hall was full of people, including the Xiao family's elders and relatives.

Xiao Zhengqi (Li Xin's maternal grandfather) went up on stage in high spirits. He then said some auspicious words on stage for about an hour. After he finished speaking, he stepped down from the stage with satisfaction. Only then did the Xiao family's banquet begin. It was almost noon when everyone dispersed and went home.

When Xiao Yingying saw her mother, she immediately pulled Li Xin over. Li Xin wondered in his heart whether this year's red envelope would be more than last year's.