Lin's mother knew that her second sister-in-law always liked to make a fuss, so she didn't pay any attention. With Qiao's mother's help, she got up and led the group inside.
When Lin Jiujiu saw the guests arrive, she helped Madam Hu bring out the sweet soup.
She's been back for so long, but she hasn't met anyone from her maternal grandfather's family yet, so the people there haven't met her either.
Lin's mother smiled and pulled the person to her side to introduce them to everyone, also mentioning that she had taken the Xiao family's child as her adopted son.
We also let the little one come out and recognize people.
Grandpa Qiao frowned, seemingly not quite agreeing with the matter, but ultimately didn't say anything more.
They even prepared a gift for the two of them when they met.
However, it was the second aunt who heard that the little boy was originally supposed to be Lin Jiujiu's brother-in-law, but she had taken him under her name as an adopted son.
He immediately exclaimed in disbelief.
"This is too absurd! Who raises their brother-in-law like a son? It's unheard of! If word gets out, won't our family be criticized behind our backs?"
The previously lively atmosphere turned completely cold after she said that.
Grandpa Qiao even placed the teacup that Lin Jiujiu had specially made for him heavily on the table.
"Second son, you should manage your wife yourself. If she can't speak properly, send her back to her parents' house to be taught properly before she comes back."
Uncle Qiao blushed at his father's words. He was a grandfather, and to be scolded by his father in front of so many people was truly embarrassing.
"Smack!"
Without thinking, he slapped his second aunt across the face.
He shouted sternly, "If you can't speak properly, then shut your stinking mouth."
He hadn't originally planned to bring her today.
He knew she couldn't control her mouth, but he couldn't resist the children's pleas and finally gave in. However, he didn't expect that his old habit would relapse as soon as they arrived at their destination.
Aunt Qiao hadn't been beaten by a man in a long time. Ever since she gave birth to two sons for him, she felt more confident.
She would say silly things at home, and the Qiao family wouldn't hold it against her, but she thought it was her confidence.
How could she accept being beaten by her own man in front of so many outsiders?
She covered her face and lunged forward, ready to fight with Uncle Qiao.
Old Mrs. Qiao was also having a headache because of her, and turned to her eldest daughter-in-law.
"Eldest sister, pull her away. If she can't figure out how she got slapped, take her home first."
Upon hearing her mother-in-law's words, Aunt Qiao immediately stepped forward and pulled the person aside.
What a joke, she doesn't want to leave now.
Her sister and brother-in-law's family seem to have become wealthy. She doesn't want to benefit much from their success, but she can at least broaden her horizons.
The girl brought back from the capital seems quite extraordinary. If I can build a good relationship with her, it might make things easier for my daughter's marriage in the future.
Thinking this way, Aunt Qiao was even less willing to be dragged back home by her brainless sister-in-law.
I don't know what Aunt Qiao and Aunt Qiao said, but they finally managed to calm her down.
Just then, another sound came from the Lin family's gate, and Lin's mother went to see who it was.
But Lin Jiujiu stopped her.
"Mother, why don't you stay with Grandpa and Grandma? I'll go see them."
People from the Qiao family just arrived; their front door wasn't bolted, it was just ajar.
The sound just now was clearly the door being pushed open, not knocked on.
Lin Jiujiu wanted to see who was so rude as to barge in uninvited.
She had just lifted her foot when her hand was grabbed. Looking down, she couldn't tell who the little boy was.
The little guy saw Lin Jiujiu looking down at him, and smiled as he looked up at her.
"Mother, I'll go with you."
Remembering what her second aunt had just said, Lin Jiujiu was afraid the little guy was overthinking things, so she picked him up and strode outside.
She did this to show those who are blind to her true colors her attitude.
The two walked around the screen wall and saw a beautiful young girl carrying a bamboo basket, tiptoeing inside.
Lin Jiujiu frowned when she saw the person who had arrived; she never expected it to be this person.
The man seemed surprised by Lin Jiujiu's sudden appearance, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes, but he quickly managed a smile and moved the basket in his hand forward.
"Jiujiu, I heard that your family is having a housewarming party today, so I came here to congratulate you."
As if afraid that Lin Jiujiu hadn't noticed she had brought something, she pushed the basket forward a little further.
Lin Jiujiu immediately saw what was in her basket; this time, she was quite generous, filling the basket to the brim.
However, when Lin Jiujiu saw what was inside, her expression did not look good.
It seems that what happened last time didn't teach Lin Xiaoxiao a lesson; she actually dared to play such a trick on her again.
It's true that she brought a lot of things to congratulate us, but none of the things she gave were edible.
Those brightly colored mushrooms are all poisonous. Isn't she just taking advantage of the fact that the original owner of this body doesn't know this when she sends them as a congratulatory gift?
If she were to actually accept these things, or even cook and eat them, at best the whole family would suffer from vomiting and diarrhea, and at worst, they might even die.
Her intentions were truly malicious.
Lin Jiujiu did not take the basket from her hand, but the little bean sprout saw what was inside and her expression changed drastically. She pulled Lin Jiujiu and backed away.
While returning it, she said, "Mother, you can't eat those pretty mushrooms, they'll poison you. I saw so many stars."
Lin Jiujiu gently patted Xiaodou's shoulder; she didn't believe that Lin Xiaoxiao didn't know something even a child would.
She dared to do this only because she thought Lin Jiujiu was unaware.
They're treating her like an idiot.
Lin Xiaoxiao remained calm even after being exposed by the little boy, and even tried to come forward to hold Lin Jiujiu's hand.
Lin Jiujiu avoided the scene with some disdain, and Lin Xiaoxiao was not embarrassed. However, the resentment in her eyes was not concealed in time and was fully seen by Lin Jiujiu.
"Jiujiu, don't misunderstand. I didn't mean to harm you. You know I'm a bit absent-minded. I was just thinking of preparing something for you as a congratulatory gift, but I really didn't know these mushrooms were poisonous. I just thought they looked pretty, so I picked them to give to you."
Lin Xiaoxiao had already figured out what to say after Lin Jiujiu found out.
Anyway, this wasn't the first time she'd done something like this, but every time she explained, Lin Jiujiu believed her.
A woman with such a notorious reputation, who else but herself would bother with her?
If she doesn't put herself on a pedestal, she won't have a single friend here.
Lin Jiujiu couldn't help but laugh at her self-proclaimed excellent acting skills.
When she said these words, didn't she try to hide the contempt and disdain in her eyes towards the original owner?
That condescending, benevolent expression of hers really makes you want to gouge her eyes out.
Just as she was thinking this, two tall figures walked in from outside the courtyard.
Tantai Yueming looked at what Lin Xiaoxiao was holding and couldn't help but sneer.
"Are people now poisoning others so openly and honestly?"
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