Xia Qingzhu was so frightened that she hurriedly dodged. The teacup shattered at her feet and broke into pieces. The tea splashed all over her body. At this moment, her face was pale and she was quite frightened.
However, this was not enough. Second Uncle Xia Youyi's face was gloomy as he reprimanded, "Who taught you to speak like that? Huh?"
"You keep talking about how rural people are and how rural people are. Our Xia family's ancestors were also farmers. Only your maternal family's ancestors were still digging in the fields for food in the previous generation."
"What do you have? You dare to look down on people?"
"Who taught you to be so heartless at such a young age? Who taught you that? Ah?"
"Kneel down!"
Second Uncle Xia Youyi's shout caught the two sisters off guard, scaring them so much that they instinctively knelt down. Xia Zikuan and Xia Ziyan, who were at the side, frowned. They went forward and tried to persuade him. "Dad, the two sisters are not sensible. Just take your time to discipline them. Today is the welcoming banquet for the younger cousins. You see..."
"That's right, dad. The two sisters are still young. If there's anything wrong with them, you just need to teach them slowly. This will scare them. After all, they are girls."
However, just as the two of them finished speaking, Xia Youyi shouted, "Shut up, both of you. Are they still young? How can they be so shameless? Isn't Yunshu young? But, when has she ever not been sensible?"
"She wakes up early to work on breakfast for us. She never sleeps late. She is methodical and has a good voice. Look at them. Which one of them is not older than Yunshu? But what have they done?"
"Not only do they have to be called to eat every day, they are also usually sharp and mean. How can our Xia family have daughters like you?"
"How old is your cousin-in-law? She's one year younger than Qingzhu. Which one of them isn't more sensible than her? I don't think they are young and insensible. I think they need to be disciplined."
After saying that, he snatched the peach wood branch from Xia Zikuan's hand and rushed forward to hit each of the two girls on their upper bodies. Ahhh! Ahhh!
Immediately, the two sisters let out sharp cries of pain. Then, Wu Xiumei pounced on them as if she had gone mad. She grabbed Xia Youyi's arm and shouted, "Stop! Stop!"
"Those are your own daughters! How could you hit them?!"
In the end, Xia Youyi threw Wu Xiumei onto the ground in a fit of anger. The two sons hurriedly shouted, "Mom, mom, are you okay?"
Wu Xiumei was stunned for a moment. At this moment, she saw her two daughters hugging their heads and crying. They were both wearing summer clothes. When the peach wood branches hit their bodies, it immediately drew a bloody mark, which was clearly visible.
Not to mention how painful it was, Wu Xiumei's eyes immediately turned red. She took two steps forward and stretched out her hand to gently touch it. In the end, the two sisters immediately burst into tears. "Wu... Mom, it hurts! Wu... it hurts..."
Wu Xiumei's eyes were so angry that they looked like they were about to bleed. She turned her head and stared straight at Xia Youyi like an evil ghost. She roared, "Xia Youyi, you ungrateful dog."
"You actually hit your daughter. What right do you have to hit her? What right do you have to hit her?"
"You keep saying that they need to be disciplined, that you need to discipline them. Aren't you just accusing me of not disciplining them properly? I'm not disciplining them properly? What have you been doing?"
"What have you been doing all these years? Have you ever been in charge of this family? It's your fault for raising a child and not teaching them as a father. Ask yourself honestly. Are you a good father?"
"Other than your two sons, who else have you been in charge of? Haven't I always been in charge? Now that you're blaming me, what right do you have?"
Wu Xiumei's angry accusations and blame made the entire hall fall into a terrible silence. Xia Youyi's face was ashen. He glared at Wu Xiumei and said, "Is this the reason why you're acting so arrogantly at home every day? Is this the reason why you're not filial to your in-laws, don't love your sister-in-law, and don't keep your mouth shut?"
"Yes, back when our Xia family was in danger, it was all thanks to your Wu family's help. But, do you think that this was impermanence's help? The Wu family was able to stand tall and prosper. Do you think that it was your Wu family that produced so many talents?"
"Ignorant woman! Back then, I had a fiancee. It was because of your obstinacy that caused her to enter the Netherworld. Because of your kindness, she insisted on not marrying in. What did I tell you back then? Have you forgotten? You were the one who wanted to do this. Are you blaming me now?"
"How did I, Xia Youyi, let you down? Did I let down your Wu family? You were acting all high and mighty at home. You didn't even put your proper mother-in-law in your eyes. You were picky every day, and everyone didn't bother with you. You could do whatever you wanted. What else do you want?"
"Since you've given birth to children, you have to act like a mother. But look at how you've taught this daughter. I don't care about her? How can I care? I can bring my sons to the military camp. What about my daughters?"
"I want to care, but you've already led them astray. Fortunately, I brought my two sons with me early on. Otherwise, what kind of children and grandchildren would our Xia family have? How would I have the face to see my father after I die?"
When Wu Xiumei heard that... She immediately roared even more excitedly, "Xia Youyi, you still say that you can't forget her, right? You can't forget her at all. That b*tch is already dead, dead, and killed by someone else. Haha, she's already dead. You'll never be able to be with her ever again."
"Never ever--"
"Haven't I, Wu Xiumei, tried my best? But you can't see it at all. I keep running to the military camp every day, and I'm not even at home. If it weren't for my belly, how could I have so many children? You can calculate it yourself, you can calculate it yourself. The number of times you've touched me can be counted on both hands. After so many years, what's the difference between me and a widow?"
"Since we've fallen out, then don't think about it."
"Mom, do you know? All these years, your son, Xia Youyi, has never forgotten that b*tch. He didn't even look at me. I've been alone in my room every day, raising my children. Even if I didn't make any contributions, I've done my share of hard work. But what about him? How has he treated me? How has he treated me?"
"Mom, say something fair for me. Mom..."
After saying that, she was about to grab the old lady's clothes when the second uncle, Xia Youyi, stepped forward to block her. His eyes were filled with anger as he roared, "Shut up! If you scold her again, do you believe that I'll make you..."
"Alright--"
The old lady fiercely knocked on the table. Then, she covered her forehead with her hand as if she had a headache. Then, she waved her hand and said, "Go, go. All of you, hurry up and leave. Do what you have to do. Isn't it embarrassing?"
"What sin have I done -- old man, why didn't you take me away with you--"
The old lady's tears flowed freely while Wu Xiumei sat on the ground and cried loudly. It was as if she could cry out all the years of resentment and hatred that she had for so many years. The entire hall was filled with the sound of crying. It was so painful to hear, and there was a group of juniors standing around her. They were all staring at each other.