Aunt Cheng grinned smugly, Uncle Cheng blushed, and Cheng Xin and Huang Yuzhi, Qinghe's parents and Uncle Cheng's eldest son and daughter-in-law, were even more ashamed.
"Cousin, don't mind my mother. She's just saying things because she's enjoying her food. We didn't mean it that way..."
After Cheng Xin finished speaking, he didn't dare to look at Cheng Yue anymore. His uncle had invited them to dinner, and everything was fine until his mother said such things. They all felt ashamed.
My mother is usually a bit stingy, but she always knows how to speak properly. Why is she so confused today?
Cheng Yue knew that her cousins, like her second and third uncles, were honest and kind people and would never try to take advantage of them, so she said, "I know, let's just let this go and not talk about it anymore."
The atmosphere turned cold, and Aunt Cheng said awkwardly, "My dear niece, I was being nosy. I promise I won't say anything like that again!"
She was just thinking of keeping the good stuff in the family, but she didn't expect to get such a cold shoulder when she said it. What's wrong with family members getting married together?
Besides, Chen Lin is a bit simple-minded, while Qing He is a sensible child. Isn't she doing this for Cheng Yue and the others' own good?
Unexpectedly, the other party didn't appreciate it, and even her own husband and son complained that she was being nosy. Fine, she'll just keep quiet then!
After such a commotion, the atmosphere was extremely awkward. No matter how they sat there, Uncle Cheng's family felt uncomfortable and couldn't eat their meal.
Uncle Cheng told his two daughters-in-law to stay and pack their things, and told everyone else to go home. Aunt Cheng knew she had made a mistake, so she put down her bowl, lowered her head, and slipped away.
Uncle Cheng was furious at what he saw. He looked at Cheng Yue with embarrassment and said, "Niece, I... I will definitely talk to your aunt when I get back and tell her not to talk nonsense. Please don't be angry!"
Cheng Yue shook her head and smiled, "Second Uncle, I remember how good you were to me when I was little. I won't be angry with Second Aunt because of you."
Uncle Cheng was touched, but also embarrassed. He nodded and went home.
That wretched woman, what nonsense is she spouting? How will he ever face his niece again!
After Uncle Cheng's family left, Uncle Cheng also put down his chopsticks. "Brother, sister-in-law, we're full. You can continue eating. We'll head back now."
Then he told his three daughters-in-law to stay and pack their things, and dragged Aunt Cheng away.
Aunt Cheng hadn't even swallowed the meat in her mouth when she called out as she walked, "Hey, you old man, why are you pulling me? I'm still eating!"
She wasn't full yet! There were still two pieces of meat left in her bowl, which really annoyed her!
It's all my second sister-in-law's fault! She's even unable to eat meat because of her!
"Eat, eat, eat! You're like a reincarnated starving ghost, you eat the most!" Uncle Cheng wouldn't let go, and left cursing.
If we don't leave now, who knows what this woman might say!
Once home, Aunt Cheng felt increasingly aggrieved. "I've never had a good day with you all these years. Today I finally got to eat my fill, but I'm still not full. Why did you drag me here?"
Uncle Cheng warned with a dark face, "Second Sister-in-law talked nonsense today, you can't do it again! Your mouth is so loose, if you say something again, don't blame me for being rude to you!"
"I'm not stupid! Right now, Cheng Yue is the most promising member of your Cheng family, so we can't afford to offend her. We have to coax her well. I'm counting on her to give us a hand so we can eat meat every day..."
Although she doesn't keep her mouth shut, she knows what she should and shouldn't say. Second sister-in-law is just not quick-witted, doesn't talk much and never gets to the point, she just offends people. She's different!
Uncle Cheng knew what she was scheming, and closed his eyes angrily, "Shut up! You're just thinking nonsense in the middle of the night! Cheng Yue is just a niece, she doesn't owe you anything, why should I help you?"
Everyone makes their own life. Don't try to scheme against others, not even your children. Relying on others is pointless; you might as well work harder on your own land!
Aunt Cheng was indignant. "Why are you so rigid? You'll starve if you rely on yourself. We're all family. Why can't I think about asking my niece to lend a hand?"
Forget about your eldest niece, what if Xiao Jun achieves success in the future? Won't you benefit from it too? Can you really avoid it?
People have said it before: "When one person becomes powerful, even the pigs and chickens in their household will fly to the heavens!"
Uncle Cheng said he was exhausted, "What pigs and chickens going to heaven? That's called 'when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven'!"
Forget it! I can't explain it to you. Just remember this: if you ever scheme against your own family, I'll definitely divorce you!
Divorcing a wife is no joke, Aunt Cheng said, baring her teeth and repeatedly assuring him, "I know, I know! I'm an aunt, I only want the child to be well, I would never scheme against anyone."
Uncle Cheng snorted and ignored her.
On Cheng's father's side, after Cheng's third uncle and aunt's antics, the atmosphere wasn't so awkward anymore. However, they had almost finished eating, and everyone put down their chopsticks.
The daughters-in-law left behind by Uncle Cheng the Second and Uncle Cheng the Third vied to show off, not letting Wu Shi and Cheng Yue do anything, and in no time they had cleaned up the dishes and table.
After finishing packing, they didn't linger. They said goodbye and were about to go home when Cheng Yue stopped them and gave each of them some rice, flour, and brown sugar.
Regardless of what her second and third aunts were like, her second and third uncles were good to her. They had just given the three children a handful of copper coins, so she couldn't just leave them without giving anything in return.
Right now, all we can do is provide some food and try to help them out later.
The wives waved their hands repeatedly, saying that they had already eaten such a good meal, how could they eat and take some?
Huang Yuzhi, in particular, felt ashamed after her mother-in-law said those things, and dared not ask for anything.
In the end, it was only after Cheng's father spoke up to Wu that they accepted the gift, saying it was a filial offering from Cheng Yue to her elders.
After the group left, Mr. Cheng sighed and said, "Daughter, don't take it to heart. If you don't like them, just don't associate with them anymore."
This is Dad's brother. Whatever happens, Dad will handle it himself. It's none of your business. Take it or leave it.
If it weren't for his daughter wanting him to be happy, she wouldn't have invited both families over for dinner, which resulted in an awkward situation.
No wonder the second and third brothers stopped them from having much contact with their two younger siblings; they really had no sense of propriety in their words and actions.
"Dad, I know, but they are my second and third uncles. They were good to me and my older brother when we were little. How can I ignore them!"
"An aunt is an aunt, not like a biological uncle. If they go too far, I won't show them any mercy."
If your aunt is bad, then just disown her. What does it have to do with her uncle?
Besides, everyone has a few troublesome relatives. Anyway, she doesn't owe them anything. She can just confront whoever she doesn't like without having to put up with anyone. What grievances could she possibly suffer?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com