Qin Huairu noticed that everyone's gazes were somewhat unfriendly, and felt a little embarrassed, so she held the locust flowers in her hands to save herself some space.
Even so, the table was still crowded, especially with that brat Banggeng, who was like someone with ADHD, sitting there making a ruckus and shouting all the while.
"Why isn't the food served yet? I can't wait any longer, hurry up..."
This child clearly comes from a strict family. Not only did he talk about it, but he also kept tapping his chopsticks on the table, looking exactly like a beggar.
Meanwhile, his commotion prompted his younger sister to follow suit, banging on the table and muttering to herself.
"Serve the food, serve the food..."
Seeing the brother and sister fooling around, Qin Huairu said a few perfunctory words and then fell silent.
The others at the table were fine, since they weren't bothered by the bratty kid, so they just tolerated it.
But Mr. Li, who was sitting right next to the stick, couldn't handle the strain of such an ordeal due to his age, so he made a suggestion.
"Huai Ru, look, there aren't many people at that table over there. Why don't we let the child sit there?"
After hearing what Grandpa Li said, Qin Huairu looked in the direction he was pointing.
There weren't many people there, but those were the officials' tables. It wouldn't be appropriate for her son to sit there, or even for her to sit there herself, let alone for her son.
"Uncle Li, those are all officials over there. It's not appropriate to let the child go. I'd better keep an eye on the child!"
As she spoke, Qin Huairu grabbed her son's arm, signaling him to stop filming so that others wouldn't gossip.
Who is Kebang Geng?
He's the boss at home, so he couldn't stand this attitude. He rolled his eyes and started cursing at Grandpa Li next to him.
"You old fool, it's none of your business where I sit. Today is my aunt's wedding, I can do whatever I want."
Bang Geng's insults were nothing to worry about; Grandpa Li was too old to bother with him.
But the people sitting next to her were not happy and all turned their anger towards Qin Huairu.
"Qin Huairu, every family has elderly people. Is this how you usually teach your children? It's outrageous! Quickly apologize to Grandpa Li."
"Exactly! If you look down on us, you don't have to sit here!"
"I think it's because we spoil the child too much that he developed such an unruly personality. He just needs to be disciplined."
"..."
When Qin Huairu realized she had angered everyone, she wanted to teach her son a lesson to calm their anger, but before she could speak, Bang Geng stood up first.
"Shut up, all of you! My aunt is getting married. You should be grateful if you can even get a bite to eat. Stop whining. If you want to eat, then eat. If you don't want to eat, then get lost. It's good that no one is going to fight me for the meat."
Wow! That's really awesome!
If I had only offended Grandpa Li, it would have been fine; there would still be room for reconciliation.
But now he has offended everyone at the table.
These people aren't his father, why should they spoil him?
So, several hot-tempered people stood up and shouted for Xu Damao and his son to come over.
They just wanted to ask if this was the Xu family's idea. If so, then sorry, please return the money and we'll leave.
If not, please give us a different table so we don't get in the way.
With such a commotion, everyone was looking this way, making Qin Huairu wish she could disappear into the ground.
Hearing the shouts, Xu Fugui's family, not knowing what had happened, quickly came over.
"What's going on at this table?" Xu Fugui's face darkened as he saw the mess on the table.
Seeing that the host looked unhappy, a man standing by the table stepped forward.
"Uncle Xu, this isn't our fault, it's just that your relatives are too troublesome..."
Next, the man recounted what the stick had done.
"Uncle Xu, let me state first that everything I said is the truth. If you don't believe me, everyone here can testify to it."
Seeing that everyone else was nodding, Xu Fugui glared angrily at his son, as if to say, "This is all your doing. What kind of people did you invite?"
Xu Damao was also confused. He seemed to remember that the Jia family had only invited one person, so what was going on with bringing the whole family?
"Qin Huairu, I remember that in this courtyard, each family only invited one person. Can you tell me why this is?"
Upon hearing Xu Damao's question, the people present suddenly realized what was going on.
Oh! So the Xu family didn't even invite them. The Jia family is really shameless. Not only are they eating and drinking for free, but they're even kicking people out on behalf of the host family.
"Da Mao, let me explain. It's mainly because the children miss their aunt, so I couldn't stop them, right? That's why they came along."
After hearing Qin Huairu's explanation, outsiders couldn't find any fault with it.
But Qin Jingru wouldn't have it and immediately retorted.
"Cousin, do you feel guilty saying that? Will they miss me?"
Qin Jingru pointed at the stick stem, her anger growing with each passing thought, a feeling she had to vent.
“I’ve been helping out at your house for three years and haven’t even had a single grain of white flour. Yet, this child still falsely accused me of stealing flour, and…”
After hearing Qin Jingru's explanation, the people present finally understood.
Don't be fooled by Qin Huairu's sweet talk about the child wanting his aunt; she just wants to get a free meal. She's shameless.
Seeing that public opinion was on his side, Xu Damao made a decisive move and immediately summoned Yan Bugui.
“Uncle Yan, return all the money the Jia family gave today to her! We can’t afford to be related to such a relative.”
Qin Huairu's face turned pale instantly when she heard that the money she was supposed to give back as a gift.
Today's events were a bit unexpected for her, but she still wanted to try one last time to salvage the situation.
"Jingru, I'm your cousin. Do we really have to take this to the extreme?"
"Cousin, I remember the day we got our marriage certificate, you said you wouldn't interfere in my affairs, so we should go our separate ways and not see each other anymore."
Qin Jingru is determined to settle things with the Jia family today.
At this moment, Yan Bugui also took out the account book and checked the accounts.
"Da Mao, the Jia family's gift money today is a total of three cents, look..."
"Give it back to her." Xu Damao waved his hand and said expressionlessly.
Actually, he was furious. Qin Huairu was really inhuman. Even if it were Yan Laokou, he probably wouldn't have done this much.
"Pah! The Jia family is really something. The whole family came to freeload, but they only gave three cents as a gift. That's outrageous."
"Exactly, they just said they were relatives. We're better off without relatives like that."
"..."
Hearing the neighbors' comments, Qin Huairu almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, her old flame had already noticed something was wrong and caught her.
"Old Xu, Da Mao, you both know the Jia family's situation. We're all relatives, so let's not make things so tense. Otherwise, outsiders will laugh at us and think we're bullying their orphan and widow!"
Seeing Yi Zhonghai raise the moral high ground again, Xu Fugui was furious.
"Old Yi, you're so high and mighty, you think your words are imperial edicts, but have you ever considered my feelings? Today is my son's wedding, has the Jia family considered our needs?"
Xu Fugui's words silenced Yi Zhonghai.
He knew that there was no point in continuing the conversation, so he could only try to persuade Qin Huairu to go back.
As for that brat Banggeng? He still wants to stay and not leave.
His classmates didn't tolerate him; they treated him like a prisoner and sent him home.
Seeing that the troublemakers had been driven away, the whole scene was filled with joy again.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xu Fugui quickly announced the start of the banquet without even preparing a ceremony.
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