Not long after Yu Bai sat down, the dishes were served one after another.

Braised lion's head, steamed sea bass, braised prawns... a table full of rich and hot dishes hit her in the face, but she couldn't muster much appetite.

I ate too much outside at noon, and now I feel bloated in my stomach.

She originally wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to take care of her younger brother Yu Baoer's meals.

But before he could even pick up his chopsticks, Song Yan had already deftly put the peeled shrimp into Yu Baoer's bowl, coaxing her softly:

"Baoer, eat more shrimp, it's not salty."

Yu Bao is seventeen years old this year. He is tall and thin, but because of his autism he is always silent and has very poor self-care ability.

On weekdays, I always need someone to take care of me at the dinner table so that I can eat my fill.

But at this moment, he was sitting quietly beside Song Yan, being fed obediently, and occasionally revealing a rare smile.

The second brother Yu Xia on the opposite side would occasionally pick up some food and put it into Song Yan's bowl or simply feed it into his mouth.

The indescribable tacit understanding and intimacy between the two seemed to be infinitely magnified under the light.

On the other hand, the second brother Yu Nian was only concentrating on eating and was completely unaware of everything around him.

Everyone at this table is busy with their own things.

Instead, Yu Bai became the one with the least time. She simply put down her chopsticks and turned her attention to her mother and Song's parents.

Zhou Fengxia was particularly cheerful today, and her eyes were full of joy when she talked about Yu Xia and Song Yan.

"Don't worry, my dear relatives. Yanyan will definitely not suffer any grievances when she comes to our house. The house has been decided, and the property certificate will only be in the names of Yu Xia and Yan Yan!"

Li Xiumei was stunned for a moment, but quickly came to her senses and kept saying that the relationship was good.

Zhou Fengxia added, "I've prepared the betrothal gift, 388,000 yuan. I've also prepared the hardware and jewelry. I guarantee Yanyan will like it!"

After hearing this, Song's father also looked very happy: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, our family will definitely not keep this money. When the time comes, all of it will be given to the children as start-up capital, so that the young couple can live their own lives!"

Li Xiumei suddenly looked at Yu Bai, somewhat hesitant.

"Actually... this money belongs to Yu Bai, right? Auntie is not worried that you won't be able to spend it, but I feel that asking you to pay for your brother's wedding seems unfair to you..."

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone at the table turned their attention to her.

The air was briefly stagnant, but the next second, Yu Bai spoke first:

"Auntie, don't think like that. I gave the money to my mother, so the money belongs to my mother and to our family."

"My brothers have given so much for me over the years. Now it's my turn to show my appreciation. Besides, the money I've saved is more than enough."

The voice was steady and firm, without any hesitation or affectation, and without any attitude of benefactor. It just made people feel comfortable and at ease.

Li Xiumei couldn't help but sigh in a low voice.

"Not many people win big prizes, and even fewer are willing to give money to their brothers and sisters..."

Yu Bai lowered his eyes and smiled lightly, without explaining anything further.

Outsiders only see that she supports her brothers, but they don’t know what her brothers have done for her in her previous life.

It doesn't matter if she gives the money to her brothers. Sooner or later, she will help them reach the top of their lives.

......

The meal was enjoyed by both the host and the guests.

When they were about to leave, Zhou Fengxia and Li Xiumei held hands, and there was a hint of reluctance in their words.

On the way back in the car, Zhou Fengxia had a smile on her face all the time. It was obvious that she was extremely satisfied with this marriage and her future in-laws.

However, this good mood came to an abrupt end the moment I walked into my home.

"Good heavens! Good heavens!"

Looking at the fallen door, the overturned chair, the wide-open closet door, the torn clothes and bedding...

Zhou Fengxia covered her heart and screamed.

"Mom! Don't worry!"

Yu Bai was quick to support his mother who was almost unable to stand, and Yu Nian also hurried forward to comfort her.

"What...what happened? Were we robbed?!"

Zhou Fengxia's voice was trembling.

Yu Bai and Yu Nian exchanged a glance, and Yu Bai spoke in a deep voice, "Mom, the police came to our house this afternoon, and then... Yu Xiang came in during the chaos."

Without further ado, she took out her cell phone and clicked on a video.

The light from the mobile phone screen illuminated Zhou Fengxia's suddenly nervous face.

When she saw uniformed police officers appear in her yard and even enter the house to look around, her face turned pale instantly.

Subconsciously, he grabbed Yu Bai's arm and said, "Police? Did they...did they find out..."

"It's not because of me." Yu Bai interrupted his mother's guess.

Yu Nian, who was standing next to him, also spoke up at the right time: "Mom, the police came to see me to ask about the traffic accident. It has nothing to do with Xiao Bai."

Hearing this, Zhou Fengxia felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.

But her eyes were still fixed on the screen.

The next second, she saw Yu Xiang stealthily rummaging through her hidden money and old jewelry.

"Damn Yu Xiang! He took my 30,000 yuan! And my ring!!"

She suddenly broke free from Yu Bai's hand, her whole body shaking with anger, her voice shrill.

"Those silver rings belonged to your father..."

That was the money her late husband secretly saved up to give her when they were at their most destitute. It was a thought she had treasured for half her life!

"I'm going to fight him to the death!" Zhou Fengxia said, turning around and rushing out.

"Mom!" Yu Bai held her down tightly, his tone more resolute than ever before. "Don't worry! I have other plans for this matter."

"Then my money! My ring..." Zhou Fengxia was so angry that she was about to cry.

"We'll get them all back."

Yu Bai stared into his mother's eyes, emphasizing each word.

"I promise to return your money and ring to you without missing a cent."

"Not only that, they have to pay me back all the compensation Dad took, including the principal and interest!"

Zhou Fengxia looked at her daughter's calm and resolute eyes, and the surging anger seemed to be suppressed by an invisible force.

But his chest still felt very tight. The joy he had just felt from meeting his in-laws was completely ruined by the mess on the ground and the unpleasant reality.

Looking at his mother's tired and depressed expression, Yu Bai and Yu Nian, who also had a gloomy face, looked at each other at the same time.

A common thought arose in the hearts of the brother and sister at the same time -

I must get my mother out of this rotten village as soon as possible and go to live in the county.

Stay away from Old Man Yu and his trouble-making family, so that they won’t get sick from being angered every other day!