"Brother Ruan and I went to the Wang family's house today..."
Wang Xinyue choked up as she told Ruan Qiushui about what had happened at noon that day.
This morning, she and Ruan Shiping went out early to prepare many New Year's gifts before heading to the Wang family's house to celebrate the New Year.
Before the meal, the family was all in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere, without arguing or making a fuss.
Unexpectedly, at the dinner table, Wang's father, because Ruan Shiping refused his request to promote his brothers, took the initiative to attack Ruan Shiping.
He rebuked Ruan Shiping for looking down on the Wang family, disrespecting his daughter Wang Xinyue, and being unwilling to lend a helping hand.
Then Wang Xinyue's two older brothers chimed in, saying that Ruan Shiping was incompetent and couldn't even make decisions on two positions, causing them to be laughed at by their friends for doing idle jobs.
They also said that Wang Xinyue couldn't hold Ruan Shiping's heart, and even if she was pregnant, she would be of no value.
The Queen Mother feigned admonition, and the Grandfather bowed his head in silent agreement.
Wang Xinyue's face turned black and her stomach ached from hearing the insults directed at Ruan Shiping and the couple's unreasonable behavior.
Ruan Shiping only cared about his wife's feelings. After Wang Xinyue insisted on leaving, he disregarded the Wang family's objections and brought his wife to his younger sister's place.
"Sister-in-law, what are your thoughts?"
The Wang family has always been Wang Xinyue's maternal family.
Those who made inappropriate remarks today, and who have ulterior motives, are her closest relatives.
If it were someone she didn't know, Ruan Qiushui could openly express her opinions.
But she couldn't face Wang Xinyue.
It wasn't that she was worried that Wang Xinyue would blame Ruan Qiushui for meddling after she calmed down, but rather that her involvement would affect Ruan Qiushui's own judgment.
"From now on, treat the Wang family as ordinary relatives. There's no need to ruin your good mood for unimportant people."
Wang Xinyue spoke in a flat tone.
Since the Wang family doesn't care about her and still provokes her like this even though they know she's pregnant, what is there for her to cherish?
She should have let go of it long ago, and shouldn't have had any expectations.
"Honey, why don't you go and rest for a while?"
Ruan Shiping felt a pang of pity seeing Wang Xinyue's exhausted face.
He also bears responsibility for everything that happened at the Wang family's residence today.
Instead of letting the Wang family take whatever they want, we should protect our wife and help her escape the moment they start bullying her.
Next time, he will never speak kindly to the Wang family because of his wife.
"Little sister, I'm going to take a nap now."
Wang Xinyue touched her stomach, supported her back, and walked towards the guest room.
"Daughter, what do you say?"
Ruan Hengzhi and He Ruyi saw Ruan Shiping helping Wang Xinyue leave the living room and quickly came to ask what was wrong.
"It's all the Wang family's fault."
Ruan Qiushui relayed Wang Xinyue's words.
"Luckily, it didn't upset my sister-in-law or harm the baby in her womb."
Ruan Qiushui was also furious at this moment.
Wang He doesn't even look at the kind of people his two grandsons are. They're just lowly scoundrels. It's already a favor that they got them some sinecure positions. They still dare to push their luck.
And they even dared to insult her own brother. Just wait and see how she deals with them later.
"The Wang family is truly despicable."
Shen Yongjun also overheard Ruan Qiushui's words and was so angry that he wanted to hit someone.
Wang He, that turtle-like bastard, actually dared to bully his eldest grandson and granddaughter-in-law. He must have a death wish.
"I'll go knocking on their door right now."
Shen Yongjun turned and walked out, intending to go to the storage room to pick out a better stick.
"What are you doing, making such a fuss?"
Liu Sanmei grabbed Shen Yongjun.
"Didn't you see your granddaughter-in-law doesn't look well? Did she go to rest? With your loud voice, do you even want her to get a good night's sleep?"
Liu Sanmei taught Chen Yongjun a lesson.
This pregnant woman already needs to sleep a lot, why ruin her good mood for that son of a bitch from the Wang family?
"Today is New Year's Eve, let's talk about this after the New Year."
Once Liu Sanmei made the decision, Shen Yongjun couldn't object anymore.
"Grandpa, don't be angry. We can't just go to their door, but there are other ways to make the Wang family unhappy."
Ruan Qiushui leaned close to Shen Yongjun's ear and whispered a few words.
"My dear granddaughter is so smart."
Shen Yongjun smiled and turned to make a phone call.
"Daughter, what did you say?"
Ruan Hengzhi was curious, and even Gu Changfeng and the others standing nearby wanted to know.
"Doesn't the Wang family treat my sister-in-law's two brothers like treasures? It just so happens that we have those two in our hands, so we can do whatever we want with them."
Wang Xinyue's brothers are now their hostages.
Since Shen Yongjun has the ability to get them in, he also has the ability to have people trip them up.
I reckon those two will be working overtime until they're sick of it this Spring Festival.
"praise!"
Gu Changfeng gave a thumbs up.
Seeing his wife's smug little expression, he was extremely delighted.
The New Year's Eve dinner was delivered by the Imperial Kitchen.
The addition of Ruan Shiping and Wang Xinyue made the place even more lively.
Ruan Hengzhi, who was in high spirits, dragged Gu Guangrong and Gu Changfeng, along with Shen Yongjun who was secretly drinking, and finished off three bottles of Moutai before getting completely drunk.
"This old man, at his age, is still so stubborn."
Xie Xiuying looked at Gu Guangrong, who was half asleep and smacking his lips, and kicked him in anger.
"That old man is a real handful."
Liu Sanmei also pinched Shen Yongjun.
She had repeatedly warned the old man not to drink, but who would have thought he would try to play tricks right under her nose? Just wait and see how she deals with him tonight.
"Let's go back inside to sleep; it's cold in the living room."
Ruan Qiushui looked at Gu Changfeng with some reluctance, hoping he wouldn't catch a cold.
"Changshu, you go."
"Shiping, you go too."
At this moment, the only able-bodied men left in the house besides Ruan Shiping were Gu Changshu.
The two men, entrusted with this important task, carefully carried the four drunkards back to their bedroom.
"We won't stay up tonight to celebrate the New Year. Let's get some rest."
"He Xia, you should also take the children to bed early."
Liu Sanmei was getting old, and she was extremely sleepy at this moment.
Thinking about how she still had to clean up and wash the drunken old man, she wished she could prick him awake with a big silver needle.
He deliberately got drunk so she would serve him; he was thrilled.
Ruan Qiushui filled a basin with water, gave Gu Changfeng a quick wash, took off his coat, and pushed him onto the bed.
Everyone is resting now, and the courtyard is very quiet.
Ruan Qiushui closed the doors and windows, glanced at the sleeping Gu Changfeng, and entered the space.
The response to Yu Shan Fang has been particularly good these past few days, with many diners hoping that Ruan Qiushui will open more tables to meet the demand, or open a branch.
Ruan Qiushui also listened to the advice and renovated another courtyard, just waiting for an auspicious day to officially open for business.
These past few days, there have been people all around me, and entering my space feels like doing something sneaky. Many of my expensive ingredients are almost out of stock.
"Finally, I'm done with all the work."
After Ruan Qiushui had finished planting and harvesting a batch of fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood, she lay down in the hot spring to soak in the bath.
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