But their mouths couldn't keep up with Zhang Cuihua's speed; before they could even open their mouths, she had already offended them badly.
The restaurant manager then stepped in, reasoning that since they were in business, it would definitely affect their business if it came to the point of calling the police, so it was best to resolve the matter privately.
"How about this, both sides apologize to each other. We're all here to have a good time, there's no need to make things so serious. Considering they're all just kids, let's all compromise, okay?" the manager stepped in to smooth things over.
Otherwise, with Zhang Cuihua's sharp tongue, the two sides would have been arguing endlessly today, and the matter would have gone on forever.
"Okay, I agree!" Liu Dekai hurriedly said, finally getting ahead of Zhang Cuihua, and pressed down on her arm to stop her from speaking again. "Mom, stop talking. Do you really want things to get out of control before you're satisfied?!"
Liu Dekai emphasized his words, implying that if they really called the police, the news might reach the military, and only then did Zhang Cuihua stop.
She does love her grandson, but she doesn't want this to have too much of an impact on her son. After all, he has just been promoted to battalion commander, and it wouldn't be worth it if it ruined his promotion.
Zhang Cuihua pouted and stared at the other person unhappily.
The couple on the other side seemed willing to accept this solution, since their child had indeed hit them, and apologizing to each other was a reasonable course of action.
“Alright, then let’s apologize to each other,” the man said.
The other boy was able to stand up and apologize, but Liu Shengrui couldn't even speak clearly, making communication difficult. Asking him to apologize was clearly unrealistic.
As a father, Liu Dekai stepped forward to apologize on behalf of his son.
Therefore, the other side was also represented by a man.
This matter is finally over.
"Everyone, hurry back to your tables and eat! Don't let your food get cold! Let's disperse, let's disperse..." the manager hurriedly said, trying to disperse the crowd watching the show.
Whether the man and his family were still in the mood to eat and drink was unknown, but Liu Dekai and his family were definitely not in the mood anymore.
"Let's go, let's go, this is such a bad omen!" Mo Cheng waved his hand and left the restaurant first.
On the way home, Zhang Cuihua kept muttering to herself, feeling that Liu Dekai had handled the matter inappropriately.
"Our Xiao Rui suffered a great injustice today!" Zhang Cuihua said with heartache, holding her grandson and glaring at her son and daughter-in-law. "Our own child was beaten, and the parents didn't even stand up for their son. They even apologized. I don't think they should apologize at all!"
"That big fat boy looks strong. Poor little Rui is only one year old. He must have been beaten badly. If you ask me, this is unfair! The police should be called and they should take that unreasonable family away!"
"Don't be afraid, Xiao Rui. Grandma loves you. Grandma knows you've been upset today!"
Mo Cheng and Jiang Rongmei frowned upon hearing Zhang Cuihua's words.
Liu Shengrui is also their grandson, but the facts are right in front of them today. To be fair, their grandson was indeed in the wrong. Zhang Cuihua is simply unable to distinguish right from wrong!
"Honey," Jiang Rongmei whispered to her husband, "if we continue raising Xiao Rui like this, he'll be spoiled. I don't think your mother is suited to take care of a child..."
Mo Cheng glared at Zhang Cuihua, clearly agreeing with his wife's opinion.
Zhang Cuihua, however, was completely absorbed in caring for her aggrieved grandson and was oblivious to the emotions of those around her and their dissatisfaction with her.
Even Liu Dekai couldn't stand it anymore and said coldly, "Mom, say less!"
"Say less? If I don't speak up, then no one will stand up for Xiao Rui!" Zhang Cuihua was dissatisfied, feeling that they weren't united enough.
If they work together today and don't apologize, let's see what the other side can do!
"Do you really want to make a scene that involves calling the police? And then taking it to the military?" Liu Dekai shouted, his face extremely grim.
Zhang Cuihua then reluctantly shut her mouth.
After returning to the family compound, Zhang Cuihua carried Liu Shengrui into the house, while Mo Cheng and Jiang Rongmei called out to Mo Youyou.
"Youyou, come here, your parents have a few words to say to you," Jiang Rongmei said.
“Oh,” Mo Youyou was lost in thought, her mind filled with the image of her son about to fight her, and she even ignored Zhang Cuihua’s nagging. “Then you go in first, we’ll say a few words to Mom and Dad.”
Liu Dekai nodded to his father-in-law and went inside.
"Mom and Dad, what's wrong?" Mo Youyou asked.
Seeing their daughter's listless appearance, the couple felt very sorry for her. However, the education of children is not a trivial matter and cannot be taken lightly or treated perfunctorily. Otherwise, they would regret it when they had ruined their child.
"Youyou, what did you figure out about what happened today?" Mo Cheng asked.
Mo Youyou's eyes reddened, and she felt very sad.
She knew there was a problem.
Even if she dotes on her child, she knows that Liu Shengrui's behavior today was bad, very bad.
As the child's mother, she cannot escape blame.
"Dad..." Mo Youyou began, her voice trembling with tears, feeling very wronged.
"Alright," Mo Cheng shook his head. He wasn't trying to scold his daughter, but rather to tell her the seriousness of the matter. "Your mother-in-law really doesn't know how to take care of children!"
Mo Youyou lowered her head, her mind in turmoil.
“You and Dekai are Xiaorui’s parents. This is a major matter of education, and it’s up to you two to oversee it! If all else fails, then let your mother-in-law move out. No matter what, we can’t let her corrupt Xiaorui!” Mo Cheng said seriously.
“Yes, Youyou, you need to pay more attention to this matter. You need to talk to Dekai about this issue. Your father and I don’t have any problems with your mother-in-law, but you all saw it today. The way she spoils the child isn’t good for Xiaorui; it’s harming him!” Jiang Rongmei said, feeling upset just thinking about what had just happened.
Mo Youyou sniffed and nodded.
“I understand, I will discuss this with Dekai,” Mo Youyou said, agreeing wholeheartedly with her parents’ views.
Since her maternity leave ended and she returned to work in the military, taking care of the child has basically become Zhang Cuihua's responsibility alone.
Especially since the children still sleep with Zhang Cuihua at night, even though they are young, they are not ignorant and will be subtly influenced by the adults around them.
Perhaps Liu Shengrui's unreasonable temper is something he learned from Zhang Cuihua!
"Don't be too sad. Xiao Rui is still young. As long as you and Dekai put in more effort, Xiao Rui can still be taught well, you know?" Jiang Rongmei comforted her daughter.
"Okay, I understand." Mo Youyou nodded.
She made up her mind that, regardless of whether Liu Dekai agreed or not, if she found out again that Zhang Cuihua was unreasonably spoiling the child, she would send her away!
Back home, Mo Youyou was not in high spirits.
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