"I missed Tangtang," Old Madam Yao said bluntly, interrupting Qin Mean. "Do you have a problem with me inviting her for a meal?"
"Well, this…" Qin Man heaved a long sigh. "Tonight is different. Ranran and… What I mean to say is, this is a family banquet between our family and the Yang family. Yao Tang would only feel out of place here."
"Why would you say that?" the old lady challenged. "Tangtang is your niece, isn't she? You call this a family banquet, well isn't she a part of our family? It's only natural for her to attend the banquet. Besides, what I do with my granddaughter is none of your business."
Qin Man trembled with barely contained anger. Although she was able to stop herself from saying anything more, she failed to keep her emotions from her face.
'It's exactly because this is a family banquet that this bumpkin shouldn't be here! She doesn't belong with us!'
