The adults quickly tried to calm the old man down.
Only Auntie's daughter, Wenjuan, smiled and said in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone to hear: "Mainland girl, even if you wear a white coat, you're still a dishwasher at heart."
"Most women who come from the inland areas work as dishwashers, right, Mom?"
Hmph, she looks like a vixen! She's nothing like Sister Yazhu! How many times has this woman made Yazhu cry?
Moreover, the siblings had been trying to curry favor with their grandfather for so long, but he remained indifferent, while he valued this country girl so much, which made her very angry.
The air seemed to freeze instantly, and the old man's breathing became heavy.
The aunt pretended to scold, "Juanzi! How can you talk like that! Your cousin at least knows some medicine, she doesn't have to do hard labor..." but there was no anger in her eyes.
If you ask her, the fact that her father values this country girl so much is not good for them!
Bai Jingxing and his sister silently prayed for the mother and daughter. Of all people to offend, they had to offend their mother with their sharp tongue. They could only wish them good luck.
Bai Yajing put down her teacup and looked directly at Wenjuan, her face expressionless: "There's no need for you to trouble yourself, cousin. Whether it's washing dishes or wearing a white coat, we're earning our living with our own hands, and I don't think it's shameful."
And besides, if I remember correctly, you've only been running away to Hong Kong for a little over a decade, right? What, have you forgotten your ancestors so quickly?
Wenjuan scoffed, "I haven't forgotten my ancestors! But you really are a peasant from the inland countryside..."
Old Master Bai looked over with a livid face. "Third son, is this how your family is raised? When did my Bai family become so ill-mannered in the face of sarcasm from our own relatives?"
Before Wenjuan could finish speaking, the old man interrupted her. She was very indignant, but her older brother pulled her back and gave her a warning look.
Seeing that the old man was angry, Auntie quickly came over to appease him, saying, "Oh dear, it's just a little quarrel between sisters!"
"Dad, you must be tired from your journey. Why don't I take you back to your room to rest?"
The old man, however, didn't respond. "Arguing? I don't think so! You're clearly showing your disdain for us. In that case, little girl, let's go!"
Bai Yajing felt a warmth in her heart. She didn't care what the two families thought of her, but she was very touched by the old man's repeated protection of her.
"Grandpa, I'm fine. It's too late today, and you shouldn't be moving around too much. Please stay here for now!"
The opponent hasn't even made a move yet, so we can't leave now.
From the moment they met, she realized that both the eldest and third branches of the Bai family had something to gain. Rather than being passively schemed against, she decided to keep them under her watchful eye.
Old Master Bai had a headache. He glared at his third sister's family, who were always causing trouble, and then turned to coax the old man.
Finally, I managed to coax him into agreeing.
After all that trouble, the old man looked exhausted.
Auntie quickly said ingratiatingly, "Dad, you must be tired. Shall we take you upstairs to rest? Your room is all ready!"
The old man nodded, "Make sure to tidy up the rooms for Nannan and the others too!"
"Okay, okay, I'll definitely."
Bai Yajing and the children first helped the old man upstairs, and only came out after he had rested.
The Bai family members had already gone to bed. A servant remained waiting at the door.
Her face was stern, and her disdain was evident. "Madam, please come with me!"
Bai Yajing and her two children rolled their eyes at her and walked forward.
This infuriated the maid, but she didn't dare to make a scene and quickly chased after him.
"Your room is over there!"
They "kindly" settled the mother and her two children in a small, cramped, and musty storage room in the west corner, where there was no sunlight all day.
It's hard to imagine that such a luxurious villa would have a room like this. It must have taken a lot of effort for them to find a place for us to stay!
The walls were as thin as paper, and the coughs and noises outside were clearly audible. Cockroaches crawled brazenly in the corners.
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