"My anger is naturally directed at you. You can see right now that you forced him. Did he rape you? You little brat, kneel down!"
Upon hearing Bai Sirui's answer, the old man finally exploded. He knew how easy Ruan Shaoke had been to manage since he was a child. As Ruan Shaoke grew older and more handsome, he had wondered how beautiful a girl would have to be to catch his eye with such a handsome face. But he never expected that he would become the girl instead.
He was furious when he saw that the beautiful girl he had raised with such care had been taken by this pig.
Upon hearing the old man's words, Bai Sirui immediately knelt down. Seeing that his grandfather was angry, Ruan Shaoke also tried to get up and kneel down as well.
Seeing him like this, the old man became even angrier. "You sit properly! Do you want your legs or not? What, you don't want to part with them, huh? I'll teach you to not want to part with them! I'll teach you to not want to part with them!"
As he spoke, the old man picked up his cane and started hitting Bai Sirui.
Seeing this, the others quickly pulled him away. He was almost 70 years old, and they were afraid that if he used too much force, he might strain his back or get injured somewhere.
After a chaotic scene, the old man vented his anger, and Ruan Chuanyan and Su Yunxin didn't say anything.
Everyone can see that the old man was genuinely venting his anger, but he also genuinely didn't object.
They made him kneel, they hit him, but they didn't say a single word about separating them!
The calmest person in the whole city was Ruan Ruan. She watched the old man's performance like a spectator, occasionally popping a few sunflower seeds that Huo Haocheng had peeled for her into her mouth.
Seeing her relaxed demeanor, the old man turned his gaze to her and asked, "Girl, tell me, how should we handle this matter concerning your second brother and the others?"
She never expected that watching a play would lead to this drama unfolding right in front of her. However, judging from the old man's expression, he didn't intend to separate them; he just wanted to find a reason, a reason that could silence everyone, to convince them, and to convince himself as well.
Upon hearing the old man's question, Bai Sirui looked up, staring intently at her.
At this moment, Ruan Ruan also glanced at him, raising her eyebrows twice, her meaning clear: 'You've fallen into my hands, haven't you? Hurry up and try to please me.'
Bai Sirui also cleverly made a gesture of begging for mercy to her.
Both of them thought they were being discreet, but everyone saw them. Huo Haocheng and Ruan Shaoke were so amused by the two of them that they couldn't believe they were still joking around at a time like this.
"Cough, cough," Huo Haocheng coughed twice, interrupting their silent exchange.
Ruan Ruan had wanted to take advantage of him to make some money, but that's impossible now. She'll definitely make him pay her back later.
After adjusting her posture, she looked at the old man and asked, "Grandpa, let me ask you, has my second brother's relationship with Commander Bai hurt anyone?"
Everyone in the room was puzzled as to why she asked that question, but after thinking about it carefully, they replied, "No."
"Grandpa, what do you think of my second brother and Commander Bai, putting aside their relationship? What are their abilities, and are they of value to the country and the people?"
"Putting that aside, their individual abilities are outstanding, and they are the kind of talents the country needs." Hearing her ask this, the old man knew what she meant, and followed her lead.
"You said it yourself, they are outstanding individuals who are the talents the country needs. They haven't caused any harm to others by being together. And, most importantly, such an outstanding person is about to enter our family. So why can't they be together? Don't say it's because they are two men. I just want to ask, with my second brother's face, what kind of woman do you think could catch his eye?"
I'd consider myself one of the prettier women, but honestly, I still feel quite inferior to my second brother. So, since he can't find a woman prettier than him, what's wrong with him liking men? Who says men can't have a desire to be protected? If he can't find someone he wants to protect, he can just find someone who can protect him. Besides, true love knows no gender!
Ruan Ruan rattled off a whole bunch of things, leaving them completely bewildered. They couldn't make out the exact words she said anymore, but to sum it up, it was that 'Ruan Shaoke has a face that needs protection, and a heart that needs protection.'
Ruan Ruan said that the summary was very good.
After understanding her words, they all stared at Ruan Shaoke's face and concluded that they really couldn't find a face more handsome than his. Looking at Bai Sirui's burly figure, he could be hidden even when kneeling.
Oh my, Ruan Ruan was right, Ruan Shaoke's small frame really needs to be protected.
Looking at the room full of people who had been influenced by his wife, Huo Haocheng said, "They're quite capable; they have the ability to be orators."
Feeling a little embarrassed by their stares, Ruan Shaoke pretended to cough.
The family members, having regained their senses, realized that their actions had been presumptuous.
"So, do you think they're a good match now?"
Seeing everyone's actions, Ruan Ruan made a final move, directly getting her family to approve of their relationship.
"Fine, I can't be bothered with you guys. Do whatever you want. It's getting late, and we have to go to work tomorrow. Go back to sleep."
After saying that, the old man got up first and walked towards the room.
Seeing that the patriarch had left, the Gu family members felt it inappropriate to stay any longer, so they all got up and went home.
"You!" Seeing that the elders had all left, leaving only a few younger ones, Huo Haocheng affectionately tapped her forehead.
"Great kindness needs no thanks." Now that the elders were gone, Bai Sirui stood up. His knees were a little sore from kneeling for so long.
"Sure, sure, just remember to give me a big red envelope."
Seeing her like this, her other siblings and sisters-in-law all smiled indulgently. They had gotten through this ordeal today. They also understood a principle today: as long as something involves the national level or brings harm to the family, they can find Ruan Ruan, and she can handle it.
Ruan Ruan never imagined that her actions today would bring her so much trouble in the future.
"No problem, no problem."
They might bicker normally, but when it really matters, Ruan Ruan is truly reliable. Just as Bai Sirui once said, Ruan Ruan is a variable in their relationship.
If they were to handle their own affairs today, they would likely be beaten up and forced to separate. If they were to take a stronger stance, Ruan Shaoke might be expelled from the Ruan family.
Even if the elders hadn't objected, things certainly wouldn't be like this now, peaceful and harmonious, with everyone chatting and laughing at home.
Therefore, it's impossible for them to get a marriage certificate. After some time, they can find an opportunity to hold a small wedding with the elders as witnesses. Maybe that's possible. I'll definitely give her a big red envelope then.
If Ruan Ruan knew what he was thinking, she would definitely roll her eyes at him and tell him, "Dream on! You've just passed the first hurdle and you're already thinking about the last one."
Seeing that everything was alright, everyone dispersed. After working so hard for so long, everyone should go back and get some rest.
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