"That's right, but we're just talking nonsense here."

We can't say that in front of them, or we might end up like them, with those socks.

"That's true."

"Quick, look! The Shen family's gate is open."

"That's true."

"Mr. Shen, won't you reconsider our proposal?"

"Old Zhang, let the children make their own decisions. We're all half-buried in the ground, so it's best if we don't meddle."

With that time, you can eat well, drink well, have fun, and even live a couple more years, right, Old Zhang?

"That's because you're easygoing, and also because your Shen family doesn't need you to worry about them."

"I've figured it out; the people in charge of your Shen family are now all in the hands of the children."

"Old Wang is the one who sees things clearly. Otherwise, how come I've been in such good health all these years? I don't have to worry about anything."

"However, Mr. Shen, don't forget that it's good to be lenient when you can. We've all been neighbors for so many years, so don't go too far."

"Comrade Fang Zhuoyuan, who went too far? Is it us Shen family members who shamelessly ruined other people's reputations, or is it us Shen family members who dug up your family's ancestral graves?"

Since you're telling me to be lenient when I can, I think you've been kicked by a donkey. You're disciplining your own child properly, yet you turn around and criticize the Shen family.

Let me tell you, I'm not dead yet! You dare to bully the Shen family? I think you've been living too comfortably and have forgotten your roots.

Shen Dong saw the guest off.

"Yes, Uncle Fang, please!"

"Hmph, what's so great about them! They're all just peasants, don't think they're something special just because they have a few stinking coins."

“Uncle Fang, even if our family is rich, it’s all earned honestly, unlike some families who don’t even know how to spend their money with a clear conscience.”

"you……"

"Alright, Lao Fang, let's go back! Since they don't want to talk privately, we'll have to hire a lawyer."

"It's all up to you three. The Shen family has plenty of time and will accompany you to the end."

"you……"

"Alright, Lao Zhang, we've got it! Since they're not going to give us any face, let's not stand here anymore and go back!"

"See that? I don't know what they said, but you can tell that Old Master Shen is angry!"

"That's right, but one thing is for sure: none of the three families achieved their goal."

"It's not bad. It's rare to see someone so angry that Old Master Shen is blowing his beard and glaring at him for more than ten years."

Even if it were Comrade Shen, I'm afraid his children wouldn't agree. Didn't you see that the eldest son of the Shen family didn't give the three of them a friendly look?

There's absolutely no way we can settle this privately.

"That's right."

"Dad, how did it go? What did the Shen family say?"

"If you don't want to embarrass yourself, go home. Don't you know the neighbors are watching?"

“This is Dad, your son…”

"If you really don't want a divorce, then move out of the alley. I absolutely won't stop you."

"What? If I didn't mishear, Grandpa Zhang said divorce?"

"That's right, it's divorce. Although I didn't hear it clearly, I definitely didn't mishear the word 'divorce'."

"So, the Zhang family made their son and daughter-in-law divorce to save face?"

"It should be right."

"The Zhang family is really something. Although it was indeed their daughter-in-law who caused the trouble by speaking recklessly, it's really despicable to make their son divorce at this time!"

This is absolutely not something a decent person should do. Why didn't I realize before that old man Zhang was a hypocrite?

"That's because we haven't touched their interests yet. You know, people like them care a lot about their reputation."

Having suddenly lost face at the hands of the Shen family, the Zhang family had to completely erase yesterday's incident if they wanted to regain their reputation; otherwise, this stain would remain with the Zhang family forever.

"So, will getting a divorce solve the problem?"

"I'm afraid it will be difficult."

"Dad, what about us?"

"Let's talk about it when we get home!"

"well!"

"Look, at least the Wang family didn't say anything outrageous at this time."

"I'm afraid it's not that Old Wang didn't want to, but seeing the people around him pointing fingers at the Zhang family, he still has a shred of reason left. Otherwise, he might have said something irrational."

"That's right. By the way, where's Old Master Fang? He disappeared in such a short time."

"He left a long time ago. He slipped away while everyone's attention was focused on the Zhang family father and son."

"I really didn't realize he had this ability?"

"If he didn't have this ability, could he have saved his family's fortune?"

"That's true. If we're talking about it, it's because he didn't raise his sons well, otherwise he wouldn't have discovered what's going on now."

"That's right. His son wouldn't listen to his advice and insisted on marrying such a daughter-in-law into the family. No wonder the Fang family is in such a bad situation."

"That's true. When it comes to choosing a wife, it's all about virtue. Just look at the Shen family."

“That’s right, but the Shen family is indeed confident in this matter, otherwise they wouldn’t have done it this way.”

"That means that what the three families said yesterday must have been a false accusation, otherwise the Shen family wouldn't have done it."

"Regardless of whether they were truly wronged or not, judging from the Shen family's attitude, the three families are going to have a difficult time dealing with them."

"How could that be? Just do what you're supposed to do. Since you can't get forgiveness, then accept the punishment."

Although it is spreading rumors and damaging someone's reputation, it is not a big deal.

Why be so afraid? Does it mean that the three families have other matters to attend to?

But that shouldn't be the case. The four families had no prior animosity.

Even if something really happened, the Shen family isn't the kind of people who would go to extremes to kill someone. Why would they hold a grudge over something like this?

You can't be joking, can you?

"Then just take it as me joking."

"I really don't understand what you mean by this nonsensical sentence."

"You've got everyone?"

"Yeah! I just saw everyone off."

Didn't they say anything?

"No matter what they say, our family will not accept the apology, and there's nothing they can do about it."

"That's true. I wonder what they'll do next?"

"The other two families may not know, but the old man of the Zhang family just said something to his son right across from our house."

"What did you say?"

"What else could it be? If it doesn't work out, we'll get a divorce?"

"This is indeed something their family would do. This old man, despite his kind and benevolent appearance to outsiders, is actually a cunning and treacherous old man."

However, his decision to have his son divorce at this time, if it actually goes through, might be a very good opportunity.