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After sitting at the Chen family's house for about half an hour, Qin Yanzheng looked at Song Lan. With just a glance between them, Song Lan understood what he meant. She stood up and bid farewell to the elderly Mr. and Mrs. Chen.
After exchanging a few more words with Song Sanhe and Li Jumei, Qin Yanzheng and Li Jumei took the two children from Chen Dongxu's arms and prepared for the Qin family to return to their residence in the steel factory's villa area.
Just then, a sound came from the stairs.
"Dad! Mom, so many people have come to the house, why didn't you call me?"
The voice belonged to Zhang Hua. Even though she was trying to disguise herself well, her arrogance was still evident in her eyes.
He looked Qin Yanzheng up and down for a moment, then shifted his gaze to Song Sanhe and Li Jumei, scrutinizing them for a while before saying indifferently:
"No matter what, guests are guests. If Mom and Dad don't call me down, it makes it seem like I'm neglecting our guests."
If word gets out, I might get a reputation for looking down on poor relatives from the countryside when they come to visit.
Needless to say, Zhang Hua was treating Song Sanhe and Li Jumei as guests, or rather, she was telling them that they had no place in this house and that they shouldn't linger or think about anything else.
"What guest?"
Old Mrs. Chen glared coldly at Zhang Hua: "This is Changqing's second brother, and standing next to me is Changqing's second sister-in-law."
"My husband and I haven't even divided the family property among our three sons yet, and you keep talking about guests—who are you trying to antagonize?"
Before Zhang Hua could respond, Old Master Chen's voice rang out: "This house was allocated to us, the old couple, by the organization. Our second son is our child, so naturally, wherever we, as his parents, are, that's his home."
He's in his own home now, the master of the house, so how come you're calling him a guest?
Zhang Hua was repeatedly rebuked by Old Mrs. Chen and Old Mr. Chen, and for a moment she felt extremely uncomfortable. Her face was burning, and she didn't know what to say for a long time.
"Aunt Zhang, what makes you think my second uncle and aunt are poor relatives from the countryside?"
Chen Dongxu glared angrily at Zhang Hua: "My second uncle is my grandparents' biological son, this is my second uncle's home, don't think everyone is a fool."
Only you are clever, so I have no idea what you're plotting!
"Xiao Xu, you've misunderstood me!"
Zhang Hua hoped that Chen Dongxu would not cause trouble and make it even more difficult for her to back down.
"What misunderstanding have I made about you? Aunt Zhang, you need to understand, in terms of social status, even in ancient times, you would just be a second wife my father married."
But my second aunt is my second uncle's first wife. In this family, her status is higher than yours, and she has more right to be called the head of this household!
Ignoring Zhang Hua's unpleasant expression, Chen Dongxu said to Li Jumei, "Second Aunt, don't get angry over someone who doesn't know anything. In my opinion, it's not worth it."
To put it bluntly, just ignore what he said. I'll talk to my dad about it and tell him to control his woman!
"Meizi, listen to Xiaoxu. Let's not get angry with someone who's so short-sighted, lest we end up hurting ourselves and doing the other person what they want."
Grandma Chen comforted Li Jumei, fearing that Li Jumei might harbor resentment because of what Zhang Hua said, thus distancing herself from the family and from Grandpa Chen.
"I'm not angry."
Li Jumei laughed and said, "My husband is your and Dad's son. We're just going back to our own home. If others don't like it, they can say whatever they want. It's not like we'll lose a piece of our flesh."
“Mom, Meizi is right. We’re going back to our own home. No matter what others say, we’ll just treat it like a dog barking and won’t take it to heart.”
After all, there's a difference between humans and animals; we can't bite back just because a dog bites us.
Who are you calling a dog?
Zhang Hua looked at Song Sanhe with a murderous gaze: "A peasant should stay where a peasant should stay. Did you come to the capital to embarrass yourself?"
"If you say another word, get out of this house!"
Old Master Chen scolded Zhang Hua.
"dad……"
Zhang Hua hadn't expected that Grandpa Chen and Grandma Chen valued Song Sanhe's reputation so much. She thought to herself, even if Song Sanhe was related to Grandpa Chen and Grandma Chen by blood, and was their biological son...
But she wasn't raised by her side from birth, so she wouldn't have much affection for her; in the end, everything was just her own wishful thinking.
"If you can't speak properly, go back to your room!"
Old Master Chen said in a deep, cold voice.
"Dad, Mom, the shopkeeper and I will come over to keep your dad company tonight. If we go with Lanlan and her husband now, we can help take care of the child while they are busy."
Li Jumei was not intimidated by Zhang Hua at all. She looked at the elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Chen, with a calm expression on her face.
She had wanted to stay and help prepare the reunion dinner, but some people were just too despicable. She wasn't one to be bullied—she didn't care at all about being targeted.
The old man and woman might feel uncomfortable, but whoever caused the trouble, they will settle accounts with them.
She felt uncomfortable staying any longer!
"Second Aunt, if you and Second Uncle leave with Sister Lanlan and her husband, wouldn't that be doing just what someone wants? Listen to me, you're not going anywhere. If anyone's leaving, it'll be someone else!"
Chen Dongxu was undoubtedly implying something.
Zhang Hua glared at Chen Dongxu and mocked Li Jumei and her husband, "If you want to leave, then leave quickly. Are you standing there and expecting me to see you off?"
"Get out!"
Old Master Chen's face darkened, and he scolded Zhang Hua: "You have no sense of propriety! My Chen family cannot tolerate you. When Third Brother has time, you two go and get the divorce papers done!"
"Why should I get a divorce?"
Zhang Hua said indignantly, "I've worked hard in the Chen family for many years, even if I haven't made any great contributions. Dad, you may be an elder, but you can't be unreasonable!"
"Grandpa, Grandma, you know about my father-in-law's situation. Qin Yanzheng and I will definitely be busy when we get back."
When things get busy, it'll be difficult to look after the two kids, so I'm afraid I'll have to trouble my parents to come with us. With their help looking after the children, we can get some work done with peace of mind.
Song Lan didn't want her elderly parents to stay and have to endure Zhang Hua's displeasure. Even if her grandparents had reprimanded him, as Zhang Hua said, she had been in the Chen family for many years, and even if she hadn't made any significant contributions, she had certainly worked hard.
If the old man and woman really kick the other woman out, the people in the compound might gossip and blame it on her parents.
She felt that the arrival of her elderly parents caused a conflict between the old man and woman and their daughter-in-law who had taken care of them for many years.
"Alright, but you have to be back in the compound tonight!"
Mr. Chen emphasized.
"good."
Song Lan nodded.
Grandma Chen opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
She knew that after Zhang Hua's outburst, even if her second son and his wife didn't take what he said to heart, they would definitely feel uncomfortable.
Now, let's leave the compound with Song Lan and her husband and go for a stroll around the Qin family's place, just to relax and unwind.
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As they got into Grandpa Chen's car and it drove out of the compound and headed towards the steel plant, Song Lan asked Song Sanhe, "Dad, your expression was a little strange when you saw Auntie. What happened?"
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