Old Man Xu wasn't one to nitpick at younger generations, but he couldn't stand Xu Yatong's constant antics, while Xu Honglin seemed to be understanding and protective of her.
“Her mother abandoned her, she is pitiful, but she can’t use her pitifulness as a weapon to cause trouble and make people unhappy at every turn! You, as her father, are clear-headed in everything, but you’re confused about this one thing! Su Xin is not her biological mother after all, there are some things that are inconvenient to say, and being too strict with her will only give people something to say, but look at Fei Fei! They are both your daughters, how can she compare to Fei Fei!”
Xu Honglin felt a little embarrassed by what was said, especially since it was in front of several younger people.
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Qiao Suxin quickly came to his rescue, saying, "Dad, let Honglin have a good talk with Tongtong later. Once the knot in her heart is untied, she will understand."
Old Xu was still fuming.
“Every time she causes trouble, you say you want to have a heart-to-heart talk with her. You’ve been doing this for over ten years, but the knot in her heart hasn’t been untied, and her mind has only become more and more crooked! She’s a young woman in her twenties, and she’s changed jobs four or five times a year. She can’t get along with her colleagues anywhere. She won’t take the college entrance exam when we ask her to, and she won’t date the men we introduce her to. She always has this resentful look on her face, just like her mother! How could my Xu family raise such a disgrace to the family? What have we done to wrong her?”
Old Xu's words were quite harsh, showing how much anger he harbored.
Shen Jingyan didn't blame Old Xu for getting so angry. If it were her, she would have slapped anyone who dared to cause trouble or act sarcasticly at a banquet for guests long ago.
Xu Yatong's current state is inseparable from Xu Honglin's indulgence and pampering.
"If she keeps making a scene like this, I think I'll be done with it. In three to five years, she'll drive this old man to his grave!"
Xu Honglin and Qiao Suxin were terrified by these words and quickly stood up to apologize.
Old Xu showed no favoritism towards his son and said to Qiao Suxin, "Suxin, sit down. You did nothing wrong in this matter."
Then, her eyes blazing with anger, she said to Xu Honglin, "Go ask around the world, how many stepmothers can be as caring and considerate as Su Xin? Your daughter, on the other hand, has no respect for Su Xin at all."
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These words struck a chord with Qiao Suxin, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Xu Honglin said softly, "I'm sorry to Su Xin."
Faced with a table full of delicious food, Old Man Xu lost his appetite for the first time. However, as the eldest member of the family, he could not act like a child and throw a tantrum.
She could only try her best to calm herself down and said to Xu Honglin, "Sit down and eat quickly, otherwise it will get cold. We can't let Su Xin's efforts go to waste."
What should have been a joyful dinner turned into a dull and unappetizing meal for everyone.
After the meal, Shen Jingyan, Gu Zhiyun, and Yang Zinuo drank a cup of tea with Old Man Xu before getting up to say goodbye.
Qiao Suxin warmly urged them to stay: "It's only a little past seven o'clock, it's still early! Your teacher likes lively atmosphere, why don't you stay and talk to him some more!"
Feifei was pestering Yang Zinuo to peel peanuts for her, and she was even more reluctant to let Yang Zinuo leave.
Seeing that Feifei was sticking to Yang Zinuo for too long, Old Xu scolded her, "Feifei, what time is it? Aren't you going to do your homework?"
Feifei pouted and waved her bandaged hand pitifully at Old Man Xu.
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"Grandpa, tomorrow is Sunday, there's still one day to do my homework. My hand hurts, I can't hold a pen tonight."
Unable to persuade Feifei, Old Man Xu turned his attention to Yang Zinuo.
That look seemed to say, "What's so great about you, kid? What did my granddaughter see in you?"
On one side, Qiao Suxin held Shen Jingyan's hand and chatted with her about everyday matters.
When she heard that Shen Jingyan came from a forest farm in Northeast China, she frowned slightly.
"This place sounds so familiar, it's like I've been there before."
Shen Jingyan took it as a casual remark and didn't take it to heart.
Qiao Suxin had already heard Old Man Xu talk about Shen Jingyan's family situation. Her parents had passed away, and she lived with her uncle's family until she was eighteen. Later, she moved to the forest farm and became independent and self-reliant.
She met Shen Jingyan today and felt as if she had seen her long-lost daughter. She was also very willing to recognize Shen Jingyan as her goddaughter.
If it weren't for Xu Yatong's feelings, she really wanted to hear Shen Jingyan call her "Mom".
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Feifei came over with a grin, took Shen Jingyan's arm, and said, "Sister Jingya, thank you~"
Shen Jingyan was puzzled for a moment: "Why are you thanking me?"
Feifei whispered in her ear, "Thank you for accidentally slipping!"
Although she listened to her parents and tolerated Xu Yatong repeatedly without causing trouble, she still felt a sense of satisfaction when Shen Jingyan helped her get revenge.
Shen Jingyan affectionately patted her head: "Don't be silly in the future, only knowing how to be bullied."
Feifei blinked her big, bright eyes and said, "It's definitely not okay for others to bully me, but..."
She lowered her head, murmured, and said no more.
Calm and righteous, Yan said, "What are you afraid of? I'm here."
There is no villain in this world that she, Chen Jingyan, cannot handle.
Feifei happily nuzzled Shen Jingyan's shoulder: "Sister Jingya, it's so good to know you!"
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