"Let me tell you, I'm not releasing them today! Huizhu is my most beloved daughter, and Ziyuan is my most beloved granddaughter. If your Xie family doesn't want them, our Ding family will!"

Old Mrs. Ding spoke with a strong tone, and as she spoke, she pushed Ding Huizhu into the house.

“Go back to your room. You’re not going to run off with him the moment he comes over. A daughter of the Ding family wouldn’t stoop that low!”

Xie Sidu begged for mercy several times and presented another gift, but Old Madam Ding glanced at it out of the corner of her eye and was not very satisfied.

"What are you doing bringing all this? We don't need it! Take it with you!"

Xie Zian was so angry at Old Madam Ding's imperious manner that the veins on his forehead were practically bulging.

Fortunately, Xie Li was left in the car by Xie Sidu, who only pretended to be picking someone up, so that Xie Li didn't have to endure such humiliation and torment.

Grandma Ding spoke at length in a pretentious manner, implying that Xie Sidu and Xie Zi'an were heartless.

The mother has been gone from home for so long, and the father hasn't even bothered to ask about her. That shows how cold-blooded he is.

Of course, the main focus of the attack was still on Xie Sidu.

Grandma Ding's mouth was dry from talking, and seeing the two people in front of her being scolded but still having to smile apologetically, she felt particularly relieved.

"Just the two of you, father and son, came here. Where is Xie Li? She's caused so much trouble, and she still dares to hide?"

Xie Sidu: "Lili came over too, but I left her in the car. After all, the Ding family doesn't recognize her, and she's a stranger to you, so it's not appropriate for them to visit her without permission."

When Old Mrs. Ding met with a rebuff, her anger flared instantly. "What do you mean we, the Ding family, don't recognize her? How dare you ask us to acknowledge her after all the shameful things she's done? Are you going to let her tarnish the Ding family's century-old reputation as a scholarly family?"

Xie Sidu smiled throughout: "I'm sorry, Lili is my daughter. If you continue to slander her, then I'll take my leave."

As he spoke, he straightened his clothes and instructed Steward Wu to take away all the things he had brought.

"Since the old lady hasn't forgiven me, she naturally won't accept the gifts from the Xie family. Take them all back!"

Seeing that he was serious, Old Mrs. Ding panicked instantly. This won't do!

Although she wasn't satisfied, the gifts Xie Sidu brought were all high-quality and valuable, far more extravagant than any previous gift he had given. The Ding family was counting on these items to make a good impression during the New Year.

"I can't make that decision about forgiveness. The people you've truly wronged are Huizhu and Ziyuan. Only with their approval can you take them back."

Ding Huizhu was finally released to see Xie Sidu.

"Huizhu, come home with me." After the couple looked at each other for a long time, Xie Sidu sighed slightly and spoke first.

"I'm not going back!"

Ding Huizhu has been so angry since yesterday that she couldn't eat. She waited all night, but this is Xie Sidu's attitude.

They refused to explain anything or apologize, and just wanted to gloss over the past.

Thinking about the neglect she had been experiencing these past few days, which she had never felt in all the years since her marriage, Ding Huizhu became increasingly angry, but she was determined not to do as Xie Sidu wished.

Tonight is Lunar New Year's Eve, and tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year. According to the traditional customs of Linjiang City, we must worship our ancestors.

She wanted to see how Xie Sidu would manage the ancestral worship, maintain the dignity of the head of the family in the eyes of the clan, and pray to the ancestors for family harmony and happiness if she and Xie Ziyuan didn't go back and she wasn't the head of the household.

Xie Zian also chimed in, "Mom, let's go home. It's New Year's Eve today. Wouldn't it be better for our family to be together?"