Xiao Feng, who had just set foot on the land of Xiaotun, was filled with confusion and unease.
Having not returned for so many years, everything in his hometown was so unfamiliar to him.
At that moment, he was wearing tattered and stained clothes, his hair was disheveled, his face was haggard, and he looked extremely slovenly and wretched.
Even when he happened to run into familiar villagers on the road, not one of them recognized him as Xiao Feng, who had run away from home years ago.
Xiao Feng longed to go home and see what was going on, but the image of being brutally beaten kept flashing through his mind.
Despite having resolved to confront the past, fear still lingered when the time came.
He couldn't be sure how much his younger brother, Xiao Lian, hated him, or whether he would kill him the moment they met.
After a fierce internal struggle, Xiao Feng finally decided to put aside the idea of going straight home for the time being and instead go to find Xiao Weiguo's country to inquire about the current situation of his wife Gu Meiying and daughter Xiao Mengjie.
After all, when he left, Xiao Weiguo had solemnly promised to take good care of his wife and daughter.
Clinging to this sliver of hope, Xiao Feng, relying on his hazy memories, finally found his way to the location of Xiao Weiguo's old house.
But when he stood still and looked closely, he was stunned by what he saw – those dilapidated mud-brick houses had vanished without a trace!
Instead, a grand and imposing courtyard house was built, exuding a serene and elegant atmosphere.
The brand-new building stands there, a stark contrast to its surroundings, as if it had appeared out of nowhere from another time and space.
As he stood there, filled with inner turmoil and hesitation, unsure whether he should step forward and knock on the tightly closed door, he suddenly saw his father, Xiao Changsuo, and Xiao Lian come over and open the door.
However, to his utter surprise, the person who appeared at the door was none other than his wife, Gu Meiying!
At this moment, Gu Meiying was dressed in a simple and elegant outfit, but the expression on her face was unusually cold, even showing some disgust.
When she saw that it was Xiao Changsuo and Xiao Lian standing outside the door, her already unsmiling face instantly turned gloomy.
Almost instinctively, she reached out a hand, as if to close the door again.
This action undoubtedly showed that she was extremely dissatisfied with the arrival of the two men.
Seeing this, Xiao Feng couldn't help but feel puzzled.
We're all family, so why is there such an awkward situation?
The courtyard house in front of us is decorated so luxuriously and grandly, while the father and younger brother look quite destitute, creating a stark contrast between the two.
Furthermore, Gu Meiying's attitude towards them makes it seem as if the relationship between this family is quite disharmonious.
At this tense and solemn moment, Xiao Feng stood still, his eyes fixed on everything that was happening before him.
He thought to himself: it would be unwise to act rashly at this moment. It would be better to stabilize the situation, observe the changes, and make a decision after fully understanding the ins and outs of the matter.
Meanwhile, a fierce tug-of-war was unfolding in front of the antique courtyard house.
Gu Meiying, her face contorted with anger, tried to close the courtyard gate, attempting to keep Xiao Changsuo and Xiao Lian out.
However, Xiao Lian did not back down. He firmly supported the door with one leg, and no matter how hard Gu Meiying tried, the door remained unmoved.
"Get out of here! Shameless bastards like you are not welcome here!"
Gu Meiying angrily yelled and slammed the door shut, but her efforts were in vain.
Xiao Lian stood like an impregnable fortress, firmly blocking the door and leaving Gu Meiying with nowhere to vent her anger.
She was just a weak woman; how could she compare to a strong and powerful man?
Despite pushing and shoving with all his might for a long time, Xiao Lian remained as immovable as a mountain, unable to even take a single step back.
Finally, unable to bear it any longer, Gu Meiying reluctantly loosened her grip on the door.
She suddenly turned around, rushed to the corner of the yard, and without hesitation grabbed a worn-out hoe.
At this moment, her eyebrows shot up, and she glared fiercely at the two uninvited guests in front of her, shouting angrily.
"If you don't know what's good for you, get out of here right now, or don't blame me for fighting you to the death!"
With Gu Meiying no longer blocking his way, Xiao Lian triumphantly stretched out his right hand and easily pushed open the slightly dilapidated door.
He casually peeked out and peered into the courtyard.
They had made a fuss at the gate for quite a while, but Gu Meiying was still all alone in the courtyard. Xiao Lian's eyes darted around, and he understood immediately; it seemed that she was the only one in the house at this moment.
So, Xiao Lian asked with a forced smile.
"Oh ho, sister-in-law, so you're all alone at home? Where did those little devils go?"
Could it be that they knew we were coming and were so scared that they hid and dared not show their faces? Hehe…
After saying that, he let out a disgusting, sinister laugh.
It should be noted that Xiao Lian and his son rarely left their home and were notorious in the village; no one wanted to associate with them.
Even when the village textile factory had that earth-shattering incident a while ago, and Hu Zi was accidentally injured and hospitalized.
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