Uncle Qiao also glared at his brother with displeasure.
"Second brother, your wife is being unreasonable, but don't you understand? Today is a special day for your sister's family. How are your sister and brother-in-law supposed to face people after you make such a scene?"
What he didn't say was that, thankfully, his sister's family had already been extricated from the Lin family.
If they hadn't separated the family, would her sister still be able to maintain her position in her husband's family after they did this?
Even so, her brother-in-law was watching from the sidelines; who knows if he might have any objections to her sister?
Uncle Qiao then realized what was happening and no longer wanted to beat Aunt Qiao. Instead, he looked at Father Lin with a guilty expression.
"Brother-in-law, I'm so sorry, your second sister-in-law is confused. I apologize to you on her behalf, and I'll take her back right away."
As he spoke, he tried to pull Aunt Qiao away.
He also scolded his two daughters to follow him.
Qiao Yan'er and Qiao Zhu'er were usually a little afraid of their father, and she overheard what he said.
Although reluctant, I still followed with small, quick steps.
But when it came to the youngest son, Qiao Guangzong, he refused to leave no matter what.
He then lay down on the ground and started rolling around.
"I don't want to go, I don't want to leave. I want to stay at my aunt's house. The food and accommodations are good there. I'll stay here and never go back."
The child is already ten years old, yet he has been raised like this. I don't know if it's due to Aunt Qiao's skill or if her second uncle is too permissive.
Uncle Qiao was so angry at his words that he was panting.
What kind of talk is that? How can you visit relatives and then refuse to leave just because they seem well-off?
Lin's mother also looked embarrassed. If it were someone else, she wouldn't have any objection to them staying for a couple of days.
But she didn't want to keep Qiao Guangzong, even though he was her own nephew.
But we can't just let Qiao Guangzong keep making a scene like this.
Just as Uncle Qiao was about to lift him up, Old Master Qiao suddenly spoke up.
"Eldest brother, catch up with the car, let's go too."
When Mr. Lin saw that his father-in-law's family was about to leave without even having eaten, he panicked, and Mrs. Lin burst into tears.
Lin Jiujiu felt heartbroken looking at him. She thought that Grandpa Qiao was upset with her because he felt that she had gone too far.
She didn't want Lin's mother to suffer any injustice, and was about to say something when Old Lady Qiao walked up to her mother.
He raised his hand and gently wiped away her tears.
“Zhen’er, don’t be sad. Today’s incident was caused by your second sister-in-law’s lack of discretion. Although your father and I are old, it doesn’t give us a reason to let her cause trouble in your house.”
Your father and I will go home first to help them divide the family property. In the future, if you miss your parents, you can visit us at your eldest brother's house.
We miss you, and we'll have your older brother send us a small letter.
Your second sister-in-law's personality is probably beyond changing; you two shouldn't see each other anymore.
They've been together for decades, and no one understands her husband better than she does.
His words weren't directed at his daughter or her family, but rather at his unwillingness to tolerate his unreasonable daughter-in-law any longer.
She had initially disagreed with the second son marrying her, but he stubbornly insisted on his decision.
Look how many years have passed, and she hasn't changed a bit of the temperament she developed at her parents' home. Not only that, she's also raised her children to be completely unruly.
Old Master Qiao was also exhausted and didn't want to deal with them anymore, so he was taking his family back home.
Upon hearing this, Lin's mother pleaded with Old Lady Qiao.
"Mother, you've come all this way, you should at least have a meal before you leave."
"If people find out that you couldn't even get a meal at my daughter's house, they'll gossip about her behind her back."
Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law Qiao quickly advised, "Mother, it doesn't matter how much we argue about what my sister said, but we can't let others look down on her."
She then gestured to her husband to persuade his father.
Before Uncle Qiao could even speak, Old Master Qiao's imposing aura had already dissipated by half.
He never intended to put his daughter in a difficult position, but his second son's wife was so inconsiderate that he felt ashamed to face his daughter and son-in-law.
Seeing this, Lin Jiujiu quickly gave her father a wink.
Fortunately, although Lin's father was honest, he was not stupid, and he quickly joined in the persuasion.
"Dad, you've come all this way, at least have a meal."
Grandpa Qiao finally relented, but he said it to Uncle Qiao.
"Take your wife and children back first. We'll separate the family when your older brother and I get home. You should also think carefully about what you want. We'll discuss it when I get back."
Seeing that his father was determined to divide the family property, Uncle Qiao said nothing in the end. Aunt Qiao was about to speak up when she saw this.
She was then given a sidelong glance by her own husband.
Under Uncle Qiao's threat, "If you dare say another word, I'll divorce you," she finally left quietly.
As for Qiao Guangzong, he had no choice but to leave; his father simply covered his mouth and dragged him outside.
What no one expected was that Qiao Yan'er, seeing that she had not only failed to gain any advantage but had also been beaten, noticed that the gold hairpin on the ground had not been picked up by anyone before leaving. In a fit of anger, she stomped on it heavily.
The butterfly that was about to take flight turned into an indistinguishable blob at her feet.
When Lin Xiaomei saw her beloved hairpin in this state, she burst into tears, feeling wronged.
When Qiao Yan'er saw Lin Xiaomei crying, she couldn't hide her smugness.
Old Mrs. Qiao was also quite angry, as she didn't know how much the gold hairpin cost.
But since it was made of pure gold and the craftsmanship was so good, it must have been expensive. And her troublesome granddaughter dared to destroy it so easily.
If we don't teach her a lesson, who knows what kind of trouble she'll cause in the future.
Without thinking, the old man slapped Qiao Yan'er across the face, and then said to Qiao's second uncle.
"Your daughter has caused trouble, and you, as her father, can't just let it go easily."
"How much did you pay for this hairpin? Your father and I will help you pay for it, but it will be deducted from the property you divide in your family property. Two mu of land will be deducted from the land allocated to you and given to your younger sister as compensation."
Uncle Qiao had no objection, but Aunt Qiao objected.
"Why should she? Even if it's pure gold, it's just a broken hairpin. How much is that thin piece worth? And does she deserve to lose two acres of fertile land?"
Grandma Qiao completely ignored her, her gaze fixed on her second son's face, clearly wanting him to make a statement.
Uncle Qiao also looked troubled, feeling that two mu of land was a bit too much.
His son is still young, and his two daughters are of marriageable age. He's the only capable person in the family. If they lose two acres of land, their family's life will become even more difficult.
But those were her niece's things, and her own daughter broke them. She can't just leave without paying for them.
Uncle Qiao finally gritted his teeth and said.
“If you do something wrong, you have to admit it. I will accept the compensation that Mother said. Since it was Er Ya who broke it, then her dowry will be half of what her sisters do.”
Old Mrs. Qiao was fairly satisfied with how Uncle Qiao handled things, but this time it was Qiao Er Ya, also known as Qiao Yan'er, who cried.
She never imagined that with one step, her family would lose two acres of land, and she would lose half of her dowry.
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