The Xu family learned about what had happened during the day at dinner.
Grandma Xu spoke first, "What's wrong with Miss Chu? She's supposed to be a lady from a respectable family, how can she be so unreasonable?"
"Fang, let me tell you, you absolutely must not let someone like that into the Xu family. As for Madam Chu, you must stick your nose up to her and not let her off the hook."
Liu Fang was also surprised by Chu Yiyi's actions, and naturally followed her mother-in-law's advice.
Their conversation immediately drew everyone's attention at the table. "Sister-in-law, what do you mean? Does Madam Chu want to arrange a marriage between our family and ours?"
The speaker was Ma Hong from the second branch of the family. Ever since she started following Xu Genzhu around the country to run a warehouse, her once straight tongue had become a bit more convoluted, but she would revert to being straightforward when facing her family.
Liu Fang nodded. She had only told her mother-in-law about this, but now that it was out in the open, she wouldn't hide it anymore.
“A few days ago, Madam Chu came to ask me about Yi’er’s situation, and she also spoke highly of Chu Yiyi, both openly and subtly. I roughly guessed that the Chu family had taken a liking to Yi’er.”
Looking back now, the reason why they suddenly invited Yi'er to the banquet was probably because the Chu family elders wanted to see what kind of person Xu Yi was.
"However, Madam Chu did not say this explicitly. Just listen to it and don't tell anyone else."
Regardless, if things work out, that's fine; if they don't, it will have a significant impact on the girl's family.
Everyone nodded in agreement, and Xu Yi spoke up, "Mother, I don't like Miss Chu."
“I don’t like them either. They’re arrogant and look down on everyone. People like that would be a menace to the Xu family,” Ma Hong immediately chimed in.
Xu Genzhu couldn't help but tug at her clothes, "It's not like you're getting married, why are you getting involved?"
His wife has good intentions and is on the side of her family, but she speaks without any sense of propriety. Before the parents have even spoken, this aunt has already started talking.
“What my sister-in-law said makes some sense.” Liu Fang shared the same thought as Ma Hong: “We are indeed marrying above our station with the Chu family.”
However, Liu Fang's statement was not as straightforward as Ma Hong's.
"Did you hear that? That's what my sister-in-law thinks too." Ma Hong smugly replied, having been Liu Fang's sister-in-law for so many years, she understood Liu Fang's thoughts to some extent.
"Si'an, what do you think?" Huang Si'an, who was focused on eating her food, was suddenly called upon.
Logically speaking, if the family were to split up in the future, it would be a matter for each family, and the aunts wouldn't interfere. But from the moment she married into the Xu family...
I deeply felt that this family was like a rope twisted together, getting tighter and tighter, which was the key to the Xu family's prosperous life.
The villagers all say that it's good to separate the family property; after that, everyone can live their own lives, and they won't have to put up with their mother-in-law's temper or have to deal with their sisters-in-law's attitudes.
But after so many years of marriage, this family is truly wonderful. There are a few minor conflicts, but the family is united and harmonious, and we can talk about anything we want to say.
She had no maternal family, and her two sisters-in-law treated her like their own sisters. She also loved the children in the family very much, treating them all like her own children.
"Although I have never met Miss Chu, from what I just heard, Miss Chu may not be suitable for our family. Besides, Yi'er also said that he doesn't like her."
The children in the family have all grown up and will gradually reach the stage of getting married and having children. Their generation is so harmonious, and of course they hope that their children can be even more harmonious.
Taking this opportunity, Grandma Xu gave her grandsons another piece of advice, "You're all getting on in years, it's time for you to get married. Our Xu family doesn't care about social status or family background."
"You can tell your family anything you like. Grandma just wants to say that your character must be acceptable."
After getting to know many wealthy families, Grandma Xu discovered that the richer the family, the more particular they were about. She even secretly thought that it would be better for her children to find a normal family.
Grandma Xu's sharp eyes swept over her grandsons, and everyone she looked at nodded in agreement. When she got to Xu Mao, he stood there dumbfounded, seemingly lost in thought.
“Second Brother.” Xu Wen, who was sitting next to Xu Mao, tugged at his sleeve.
Xu Mao then came to his senses and looked up to find everyone staring at him. "Wh...what's wrong?"
"Grandma said that when we marry, we don't care about social status, but we must choose a wife with good character," Xu Wen explained to him.
"ah?"
"I……"
Xu Mao's face showed a jolt, indicating a strong reaction, before he said, "I understand."
His appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention. "Mao'er, what's wrong with you?"
Liu Fang looked at her son's face with concern, feeling that he seemed a little absent-minded.
"Mom, I'm fine. I was just thinking about the crops in the field, and I got a little lost in thought." No one doubted Xu Mao's explanation.
This child is truly devoted to the family's farmland, especially during the spring planting and autumn harvest days. He goes out before dawn and can only be seen after dark.
Xu Genshan said, "With so many managers helping you manage things, you don't need to do everything yourself."
His son is too honest and insists on reviewing everything himself. While this ensures absolute safety, it also exhausts him.
"Listen to your parents." Old Xu, sitting in the main seat, also spoke up. Now that he's older, he doesn't run to the fields all the time like he used to, and he lets his grandson handle things more often.
“I heard you’ve been going to that newly bought estate every day lately. There’s no need for that. Manager Chen is a capable man. Just pay more attention to it at the end of the year.”
"I understand." Seeing Xu Mao agree, everyone changed the subject, and no one noticed that Xu Mao was lost in thought again. He didn't say another word until the meal was over.
The next day, Master Chu approached Mr. and Mrs. Xu Genshan. Seeing Master Chu's expression, Xu Genshan and Liu Fang both understood that the Chu family had come to cause trouble.
"Master Chu, you're asking too much of me." Businessmen are all shrewd, and Xu Genshan thought it best to avoid making enemies if possible, but Master Chu's words completely shattered any semblance of goodwill he had.
"Manager Xu, Yiyi is the apple of our Chu family's eye. Her mother and I would never say a harsh word to her. But your Xu family is doing this, deliberately insulting my daughter."
"She's just an adopted girl. Making her kowtow and apologize to Yiyi is already giving the Xu family face. Don't be ungrateful."
Master Chu looked at the couple with an overbearing air. Perhaps it was because the Xu couple had always acted very amiably in public that he thought they were easy to bully.
“Master Chu, Man’er is our Xu family’s daughter, just like our own.” Hearing him say this about Fu Man’er, the Xu couple’s expressions turned sour.
As parents, who wouldn't side with their own child?
"After hearing what Master Chu said today, I understand a little why Miss Chu behaved so rudely at my house yesterday."
Liu Fang was furious. The Chu family was indeed a family, all equally unreasonable.
"You!" Master Chu pointed at Liu Fang and was about to curse when Xu Genshan stood up and blocked Liu Fang's way.
When Master Chu was in front of Xu Genshan, his imposing manner diminished by half, but this only fueled his anger. If the Xu family was so ungrateful, then they shouldn't blame him.
Thinking of this, Master Chu revealed a confident smile. "Manager Xu, Madam Xu, since you don't take my words to heart, then you are making enemies of the Chu family."
"You should think this through carefully. Are you willing to be enemies with the Chu family?"
Master Chu raised his chin. If the Xu family were to beg him now, there might still be room for negotiation.
Unfortunately, Xu Genshan refused without even thinking, saying, "Master Chu, we are both parents. You should do this for your daughter."
“I am doing this for my son. As for Roubao, my daughter raised him from a baby and we have a deep bond. I can’t bear to see my daughter cry, so I’m sorry I can’t comply.”
"If there's nothing else, Mr. Chu, I'll see you out."
Xu Genshan not only refused to back down, but also drove him away!
Master Chu flicked his sleeves, his nostrils flaring wide with anger. He was a round-faced man, making him look particularly comical.
"Xu Genshan, just you wait, the Chu family is not to be trifled with."
After saying this, Master Chu stormed out. Xu Genshan knew that once he left, the Xu family would probably have to resort to some means.
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