There were two crisp "pa pa" sounds, and Deng Linlin screamed and covered her face. Wu Hong was stunned for a moment and cried out: "Why did you hit me? Did I provoke you?"

Pan Lina glared at me, "You two evil-hearted people, beating you is the least of your punishment! I told you that I usually don't care about you, but why aren't you afraid of me today? You came up to me and told me that Shen Yu brought Taotao back, but you didn't mention anything about the old lady! You said Taotao was too shabby and rustic and didn't know how to dress up. If outsiders saw it, not only would Shen Yu lose face, but our Xu family would also lose face. You urged me to come quickly and teach Taotao how to dress, but you didn't mention that Taotao arrived in the middle of the night and needed to rest... You did it on purpose, didn't you? You deliberately provoked the conflict between Taotao and me, and Taotao got angry and went to the old lady to complain, so that I got scolded... What good does this do you? Do you have a grudge against me? Huh?"

Gu Panpan, who was standing by, was also angry and said, "You two are simply outrageous. Not only are you ungrateful for living in someone else's home, but you are also deliberately trying to frame the owner. What kind of people are you? This is too much!"

Deng Linlin covered her face and cried, Wu Hong cried and shouted: "We just said that Shen Yu brought a girl named Taotao here, and we didn't ask you to help her dress up. It was obviously you who wanted to..."

With a "slap", Wu Hong was slapped again.

Wu Hong was not going to take it. She was bigger and taller than Pan Lina. She was completely defenseless after being slapped once. But if she was slapped a second time, she would not be able to bear it. Who is not a spoiled girl who doesn't care about her face? Suddenly, the blood rushed up, and Wu Hong's mind got hot. She forgot where she was. She only knew that she had to fight back after being hit. She rushed towards Pan Lina and grabbed her hair with both hands and pulled it hard.

Pan Lina screamed in pain and started kicking. Wu Hong also had her feet and her hands were not idle either. The two of them scratched and kicked each other. At the beginning, they were evenly matched, but after a few moves, Pan Lina was at a disadvantage. She was kicked and hit by Wu Hong, her hair was all messed up, and there were several bloody scratches on her face.

Gu Panpan and Deng Linlin were afraid of being affected and quickly stepped back a few meters. They never expected things to turn out like this. They just stood there stupidly and watched, not remembering to stop the fight and not daring to step forward to pull the two people apart.

Meng Tao was not interested in watching, so she closed the door and left calmly.

He was in a good mood and successfully sparked a fight between Pan Lina and Wu Hong. Unfortunately, Deng Linlin was smart enough to avoid the fight after only one slap in the face and did not continue to join the fight.

Facts have proved that Meng Tao did not wrongly accuse Deng Linlin and Wu Hong. It was they who instigated Pan Lina to come and cause trouble for her. These two people really deserved to be beaten.

I had just arrived and had not provoked them, nor had I affected anyone's interests. Yet they were so scheming and calculating. The reason for this was simply that they looked down on my status as an outsider and thought I was an easy target and could be easily bullied.

Then let them have a taste of being the easy target.

Who wouldn't do things like instigating, sowing discord, tying ponytails and fighting? She could do it better than them.

Meng Tao did not intend to obey Pan Lina's opinion: it is impossible to pretend that this thing never happened.

Pan Lina was deceived or misled by Deng Linlin and Wu Hong, but if she was kind and friendly, and showed a little respect to Meng Tao, this result would not have happened.

We are all adults and should be responsible for our words and actions.

Meng Tao came to the main courtyard and met a staff member. After asking, she learned that Grandma Xu and her aunt Wu Daning were talking in the living room, so she went over to find them.

When Granny Xu and Auntie saw Meng Tao, they were very happy. They waved her to sit on the sofa with them, and praised her choice of skirt, which was very good and matched her skin tone. They asked her if she had a good rest and whether she woke up hungry. It was time for lunch, so they could eat right away.

Meng Tao just drank a glass of water and ate two snacks in the space, then told Grandma Xu and Aunt Xu that she was not hungry, but she was sleepy because she did not get enough sleep. She would not eat lunch and wanted to go out for a walk to wake herself up.

When Grandma Xu heard that she didn't want to eat, she said, "You are a twin now, how can you not be hungry? You have to eat on time! You can play whenever you want, but don't go out today. You are tired from traveling yesterday. After dinner, take a nap, get up in the afternoon and walk around your garden. After you have rested well tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, Grandma will send a car for you and you can go wherever you want."

My aunt also asked with concern: "You got home at midnight yesterday, and I'm afraid you didn't go to bed until dawn. Yu'er had something urgent to go back to the unit. You should sleep a little longer and don't have to get up so early. Are you not used to it? The beds are all new and have been washed and dried. Are you used to them?"

"No, I don't recognize the bed. I was woken up by them."

"Who is making the noise? Which people?" Aunt and Grandma Xu asked at the same time with serious expressions.

I was still dizzy at the time, so I told them I was very sleepy and just wanted to sleep and not go out; Second Cousin's wife thought I was making excuses and was actually reluctant to spend money, so she told me not to worry, saying that all the money for the wedding would be paid by the Xu family, and Shen Yu and I didn't have to spend a penny, and we just had to wait obediently to be the bride and groom... that would be all."

Meng Tao paused for a moment. She saw that Grandma Xu's face was as gloomy as if water could be wrung out of it, and her chest was heaving violently. She was very angry. The angry Grandma Xu bulged her eyes and glared at her aunt Wu Daning, making Wu Daning's face flush. She usually behaved elegantly and dignifiedly, but she seemed a little uneasy when she was glared at by her mother-in-law.

It was Pan Lina who provoked her, and Meng Tao wanted to use this opportunity to express her own wishes: she hoped to change the wedding plan and have the expenses borne by the Shen family. After all, Shen Yu was only a grandson, and relying on the love of Grandpa Xu, Grandma Xu, uncles and aunts, everything was handled by the Xu family with all their strength, for fear that the younger generations would be dissatisfied.

Pan Lina is my aunt's second daughter-in-law. Before Grandma Xu saw Pan Lina, she must have been angry with my aunt, blaming her for not teaching her daughter-in-law well. This would have wronged my aunt. Meng Tao could only swallow her prepared words and not say them all out loud, for fear that Grandma Xu would vent her anger on my aunt even more.

Wu Danning had experienced many big scenes. Despite the reproachful gaze of her mother-in-law, she quickly adjusted herself and said to Meng Tao:

"It's all my fault for being careless. Your second cousin's wife... is a bit careless. She went to her friend's house yesterday afternoon. I didn't know she would come back this morning and disturbed you. I will take care of this matter. I must ask her to apologize to you."

"No need, aunt. I have just told my second cousin's wife in person: I don't like their style of doing things, and I don't need her and her friends to choose or customize wedding clothes for me. Although they are knowledgeable and have better vision than me, this is an important day for me and Shen Yu. How we dress will be based on our own wishes. Therefore, we have prepared everything in this regard, so don't bother with it."

Wu Danning: “…”

I couldn't help but smile and pinched Meng Tao's cheeks: "This child, your little mouth is so eloquent, the more you look at her, the more adorable she is. She is much cuter than your cousins. You should come back earlier."

Grandma Xu's expression also eased, and she looked at Meng Tao lovingly: "That's right, that's what you should do. In this family, if someone makes you unhappy, you don't have to endure it, just fight back against them immediately! Grandpa and grandma are still alive, they are not senile and can still make the decision."

Wu Danning continued, "Uncle and aunt have the same idea. As long as we are here, this will still be your and Yuer's home. Uncle and aunt will always support you."

Meng Tao nodded: "Thank you grandma, thank you aunt, I feel much more at ease now."

Grandma Xu raised her hand to help Meng Tao tidy up a strand of hair on her temples. Her expression was filled with nostalgia and a hint of sadness, and she spoke slowly: "Back then, your mother...your mother-in-law, followed your father-in-law to the southern city. They were both busy with their careers and didn't tell our family in advance when they got married. They only sent a telegram back on the day, and specifically stated that they didn't want us to go. Then they invited colleagues and friends from the unit to eat some candied melons and fruits. There was no wedding banquet, and it was a simple affair.

We prepared a dowry for her, and originally planned to transfer them back to the capital. When the child was born, we would hold a grand wedding banquet for both of them. But we didn't expect that - do you know how painful it was for grandma? My heart was broken... So, now it's your wedding with Yu'er, grandma must personally arrange it, give your parents-in-law's share, and you and Shen Yu's double blessing to you, you two will be well and forever happy!"

As Grandma Xu spoke, tears began to fall, and Wu Danning's eyes also turned red.

Meng Tao hurriedly opened her purse, took out a handkerchief and wiped Grandma Xu's tears, apologetically saying, "I'm sorry, Grandma. I'm ignorant and made you miss my mom and feel sad."

Grandma Xu sighed, "I don't blame you. When has Grandma not thought about her? I have never forgotten her. It's just that I've been thinking about her more and more these days as I prepare for your and Yu'er's wedding."

Meng Tao: "Grandma and aunt have worked hard for us, what can I do?"

Wu Danning said, "You are the bride, you don't have to do anything. You just need to stay at home quietly these days. I don't let you run out because I'm worried that if you get bumped, you will get a scar or something on your face or hand on that day. That would be too ugly!"

Meng Tao chuckled, and Grandma Xu and Wu Daning couldn't stop laughing. At this time, the nanny came in and said: Lunch is ready, and Grandpa Xu, Uncle Xu and cousin just returned to the front yard.

Wu Daning hurriedly ordered the meal to be served, and stood up and went to the dining room to look after it. Meng Tao supported Grandma Xu and followed.

(End of this chapter)