Those who attended Tang Wenwen's wedding were all Qin Xiaoyu's close friends. Although a dangerous incident had just occurred, no one left midway through.
They all gathered in Building 4, waiting for Qin Xiaoyu's instructions.
Now is the time when she needs friends.
"Come, elders, please take your seats. The wedding will continue." Qin Xiaoyu said with a smile, pulling Tang Wenwen inside.
Tang Wenwen's face was no longer filled with the initial joy; instead, her expression was serious and her gaze sharp. What had just happened had also ignited her fighting spirit.
Jiang Fusheng was more relaxed than Tang Wenwen, focusing all his attention on her, cooperating with her, and covering up all her mistakes, as if she were the most important person in the world.
After the ceremony, a meal was prepared on the spot.
"Little Fish, let's go back first." Captain Chen was getting restless.
“We can’t leave. It’s not just for this meal. A wedding should be lively and festive.” After saying that, Sister-in-law Chen left them and went into the kitchen to help serve the dishes.
“That’s right, none of Xiaoyu’s friends are cowards,” Yao Mei said as she walked in carrying a large plate of home-style cold dishes.
"I won't cause trouble for you young people, I'll just eat what's readily available." Grandma Zhang also came, and Hanhan and her younger sister still remembered her, following her around.
Qi Si and A Lei did not appear until the end of the banquet.
Aunt Wang was taking care of Xiao Si's wife when Zhou Yue brought word that everything was alright, which made Qin Xiaoyu feel a little relieved.
The guests began to leave around 1 p.m.
"Leave the children here, we're going to Building 2 for a meeting," Commander Zhou suddenly said, standing up. This wasn't a suggestion, it was an order.
Qin Xiaoyu glanced at him in surprise. Since retiring, Commander Zhou, though not exactly decadent, had clearly grown weary of the world and was barely surviving thanks to Hanhan's enthusiasm.
Is he now taking the initiative to lead the overall situation?
Everyone obeyed, except for Tang Long and Wang Lei, who belonged to the fourth generation, who also came along. Qin Xiaoyu glanced at them but did not stop them.
Qi Si and A Lei were talking about something, and they were somewhat surprised to see a large group of people coming.
He helped his wife to a seat on the sofa, and then had his aunt sit next to her. Only then did everyone sit down in turn.
Commander Wang also came over. In her words, this was a matter between in-laws, and it was no different from her own business.
"I've lived a terrible life. I've lived most of my life, and now in my old age, people are riding roughshod over me," Commander Zhou said with a sigh.
Everyone listened quietly, without interrupting him.
“Some of you here are not related by blood, but we became a family because of Xiaoyu. I have figured out what happened today. I am not capable enough as a father to protect this family. So from today onwards, I will take on this responsibility and not let my daughter work too hard.”
“You should have done this a long time ago,” Zhou Xing’s mother couldn’t help but say.
"It's not too late now. Let me make some arrangements. I don't think Jing Tian's family will give up so easily. There's always something going on if things drag on. It's best to get Xiao Zichen to a safe place first. Although Fu Sheng's aunt is in the provincial capital, it's hard to guarantee that Jing Tian won't cause trouble there. It would be best if Wenwen took the child to Shanghai to avoid the storm for a while."
Commander Zhou's words made sense, and everyone nodded in agreement.
“But Wenwen has to work in Shanghai and take care of such a young child. What should we do?” Grandma Hanhan felt sorry for her daughter.
“I’ll go with you. I’m bored to death in the provincial capital. I have a place to stay in Shanghai,” my aunt suddenly said.
"I'd be so relieved if Auntie could come along," Qin Xiaoyu said happily.
“I’ll bring Aunt Chen with me. When I was younger, I lived with her in Shanghai for a few years. The house is still there, it’s just been empty and a bit old. We can clean it up and make it habitable.” Aunt had already made up her mind.
"You're just going to abandon me? I won't accept this!" Jiang Fusheng said, feeling aggrieved.
“Fusheng, don’t be impulsive. The Jiang family’s assets have been passed down for generations. We can’t just throw them away. Be patient for a while, and the three of you will be reunited.” Commander Zhou turned to Jiang Fusheng.
"Don't worry, sir. I was just saying that. I'm a man too, and I know what responsibilities I have. I must ensure the safety of Wenwen and her child, and only when they are in a safe place can I feel at ease." Jiang Fusheng's words made Commander Zhou nod in satisfaction.
"Fourth Brother." Commander Zhou turned around and glanced at Qi Si, who was sitting in the corner of the sofa with his head in his hands.
Qi Si suddenly jolted and raised his head, his eyes bloodshot.
"What happened today must not happen again, not even once!" Commander Zhou said sternly.
"Yes, sir, I was wrong." Qi Si lowered his head again.
“You’re eager to protect your child, that’s fine, but how could you pull out a gun? In front of everyone, if you got caught, wouldn’t you be in jail for several years? By the time you get out, your child will be all grown up. How reckless would you be!” Commander Zhou became angrier and angrier as he scolded.
"Alright, the child is angry and anxious. Let's get down to business and stop scolding him." Zhou Xing's mother felt sorry for Qi Si and protected him.
"Shut up! I'm teaching him a lesson. If you keep spoiling him like this, what will happen if he does it again?" Commander Zhou said anxiously.
"Big Brother, don't talk about my mom anymore. I'm obedient and won't cause trouble." Qi Si couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up, lowered his head, and said in a muffled voice.
"Sit down and talk! Are you trying to intimidate me by standing there like that?" Commander Zhou said irritably. Qi Si was too tall, and when he stood up, he was half a head taller than him, so Qi Si had no choice but to sit back down.
"The hardest thing right now is for Qi Si's wife. She's kind-hearted and treats both children like her own. She raised them for ten months, and now they're suddenly being taken away from her. It's like tearing flesh out of her body. You should spend more time with her and comfort her." Commander Zhou's words made everyone present sigh silently. Qi Si lowered his head even further, his shoulders heaving as if he were crying.
"Now that we've covered those things, let's talk about the next steps. It was only today, when we were bullied like this, that I realized the men in my family have no backbone!" Commander Zhou changed the subject.
The men present all lowered their heads in shame.
"Who did they rob? Your grandson, your nephew! In the end, it was Wang Lei who came out and beat him up. No one else dared to lift a finger?" Commander Zhou's words made Hanhan's grandfather and cousin blush and dare not look up.
"We've moved here, so we're all family now. If we want a peaceful and comfortable life, we have to fight for it ourselves! Starting today, we need to ensure our safety. Xiaoyu, find someone to reinforce the railings and set up a guard post at the entrance so no one can come and go as they please. Women are in charge of household matters, and men are in charge of security. Everyone has their own responsibilities!" Commander Zhou was displaying his former authority, assigning tasks one by one. Qin Xiaoyu's chaotic mind was gradually calmed down and she found peace.
"Well done, A Lei." The last sentence was from Commander Zhou to A Lei.
From the first day A Lei entered the house, Commander Zhou had been casting a critical eye on him. In his eyes, what man in the world was worthy of his precious daughter? Especially recently, although A Lei was very approachable and played with cats and dogs, he didn't seem like a real man.
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