This Xia Zijun was acting like a young master every day. Wherever he went, he would be unusually ostentatious. Today was Lu Yichen and her family recognition feast. Not only did this guy come back, but he even shamelessly pushed Lu Yichen to the side.
The more Kang Xiaoqiao looked, the angrier she became. Xia Zijun happened to look over here, and then said with a smile, "Eh, isn't this the legendary cousin-in-law? She's quite pretty, but she's still not as good as me. Looking at me like this, could it be that she has a crush on me?"
"Tsk tsk, this won't do. Lu Yichen will be angry."
After saying that, he laughed. When the old lady heard that, she hit his head and said, "You have no manners. Every one of you is upright. Don't you apologize to your cousin-in-law?"
When Xia Zijun heard that, he immediately looked like he knew he was wrong and said, "Aiya, cousin-in-law, don't blame me. I'm just joking with you. I'm just joking."
Kang Xiaoqiao narrowed her eyes and looked at him and said with a smile, "Of course I won't take offense."
"Cousin-in-law is young. He just likes to joke. Aiya, to be honest, cousin-in-law's looks are not as good as our cousin Yichen's. However, his fair and tender skin is better than everyone else's."
"Grandma, this granddaughter-in-law was stunned for a moment. If not for his military uniform and short hair, your granddaughter-in-law would have thought that some young lady was so beautiful."
"Your granddaughter-in-law saw that the men in her uncle's family were all strong and masculine, but she didn't expect that there would be such a beautiful and charming person like my cousin. Your granddaughter-in-law thought that his looks were promising, but she didn't expect that she would be less beautiful than her cousin."
"Eh? Cousin, why are you unhappy? Did I say something wrong?"
After saying this, she picked up a glass of wine and said with a bright smile, "Cousin, please don't blame me. I have always been straightforward. If I say something that makes you unhappy, please don't blame me. This glass of wine is for you. Cheers first."
Just as Kang Xiaoqiao finished speaking, she drank a small cup of wine and looked at him with a smile.
The entire place was silent. Only Lu Yichen's eyes were shining brightly. Kang Xiaoqiao's face turned red from his burning gaze. Alright, it could also be because she drank wine.
What did Xia Zijun hate the most? He hated it the most when others said that he wasn't like a man, that he was prettier than a flower, and that his skin was not tanned or bronze. Only he, only he...
Everyone in the family knew about Xia Zijun because he could cause a ruckus. With the protection of the old lady, no one in the family dared to mention him. However, they never expected that this new wife would say it, but... She, a newcomer, was telling the truth. This...
Xia Zijun's eyes were burning with anger. He squeezed out three words through his teeth, "Kang Xiaoqiao."
Kang Xiaoqiao saw this and... She smiled abnormally brightly as she pulled on the old lady's arm and said, "Grandma, look, look. Even though my cousin looks a little angry, he is still so beautiful. Sigh, I only hate that my cousin was born into the wrong male body. If it was a girl's house, there would be no way for us to survive."
After she said that, she covered her mouth and laughed. Her smile was so bright and moving that everyone present looked at her. They were all thinking, how could a girl from the countryside be so bold?
It would have been fine if she didn't understand it before, but now that she saw him being so angry and saying that, if she wasn't deliberately finding fault with him, no one would believe her. She...
The faces of everyone present changed. Lu Yichen's uncle's eyes shrank, and he looked at Kang Xiaoqiao with an inquisitive look. The others were surprised, annoyed, and even disgusted.
At this moment of silence, a loud laughter was suddenly heard.
"Hahaha, hahaha, I'm dying of laughter, I'm dying of laughter. Cousin sister-in-law is really a wonderful person. Haha, aiya, I've never seen Little Five so frustrated. Seeing him today, it's indeed very satisfying."
"Haha--"
The person who said this wasn't someone else. It was the second cousin who brought Lu Yichen and Kang Xiaoqiao back. In fact, his name was Xia Ziduan. He walked over with a loud laugh and wrapped his arms around Xia Zijun's shoulders. Then, he gave him a few heavy slaps on his shoulders.
"Little Five, you've met your match in chess. This is the first time I've seen someone beat you up so badly that you have nothing to say. Why? Are you angry? Tsk tsk--"
"Serves you right. Who told you to always bully cousin Yichen? You used your slender skin and tender flesh to suppress him in front of grandma. This is great. Cousin Yichen isn't alone now."
"He already has a wife. Someone loves him. Haha... why don't you marry one too? That way, you won't be fighting alone."
Xia Zijun glared at him when he heard that. Then, he slapped his hand away and said, "Xia Ziduan, if you have the time to meddle in my business, why don't you think about your own marriage? It's a big matter. I think that girl from the Zhang family is very... not bad..."
When Xia Ziduan heard that, he felt a chill run down his spine and said, "Little Five, no matter what, I'm still your biological brother. Do you have to trick me like that? That idiot? Why are you so heartless? With your brother's handsome appearance, why are you saying such things against your conscience?"
When Xia Zijun heard that, he glanced at him and said, "Second Brother Xia, I'm doing this for your own good. It's already very good that there's someone who's willing to marry you. You're on a mission all year round. Even if you marry a celestial immortal at home, isn't it just for show?"
"You..."
"What about me? I don't have to be in a hurry. The girls who like me will fight one another. Mom, you can pick whichever one you like. We'll marry whichever one you like."
Pfft--
When Liu Fengxia heard that, she glared at him and said, "Enough, enough. You two brothers are always quarreling when you meet. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
At this moment, the old lady smiled and said, "Alright, you naughty monkey, why don't you step back? Today is your cousin's good day. You are always sharp in everything. If you like to join in the fun so much, then hurry up and marry a granddaughter-in-law for me. Alright, hurry up."
Xia Zijun glared at Kang Xiaoqiao unwillingly. Then, he looked at Lu Yichen, snorted, and sat in the back.
Lu Yichen returned to the old lady's side again. From the beginning to the end, Lu Yichen did not speak, but the way he looked at Kang Xiaoqiao was a little inexplicable.
Soon, the dining table returned to its previous state. Everyone was chatting and laughing. Liu Fengxia continued to introduce Kang Xiaoqiao. In turn, it was eldest uncle's eldest son, Xia Zihou. This year, he looked like he was thirty years old. There was also his wife and two children. One of them was the little girl that Kang Xiaoqiao had talked to before. She was twelve years old and her name was Xia Yunshu. The other son was only five years old this year.
Then, it was Xia Ziduan. Kang Xiaoqiao smiled and greeted him, but in her heart, she was grateful for his help. Then, it was the two sons of her second aunt's family, Xia Ziyun and Xia Ziduan. The two sons were taught well and looked very upright. They were much better than their daughters.
Third aunt's family did not have any sons. After this round, Kang Xiaoqiao quickly recognized them all. Everyone had a deep impression of her because of Kang Xiaoqiao's sudden anger towards Xia Zijun, so they took this opportunity to size her up.