Wu Xia's face had turned green.
What was originally done in secret had now become openly acknowledged, how could he face Zhou Fang in the future?
He quickly pulled Wu Gang aside and said in a low voice, "Big bro, what are you doing? Big sister-in-law already knows, how are you two supposed to get along after I cure your illness?"
"Xia, big brother understands your intention, but who knows when my illness will be cured. Big sister-in-law is pent up, if you let her get drunk and she forgets everything, she'll still blame me!"
Wu Gang said with a look of frustration, "Xia, it was us who insisted, what can I do when I'm so useless? If big sister-in-law leaves, our family's reputation will be completely ruined!"
Wu Xia wanted to say more, but Wu Gang stopped him, "Enough, no more talk. This was your own proposal. I'll take care of getting Jiao drunk later. Don't feel any pressure!"
After speaking, he shouted towards Lin Jiao's room, "Jiao, the meal is ready, come out and eat."
Then he sat down with Wu Xia.
Zhou Fang was already eager and quickly poured four bowls of alcohol, "Xia, drink less, just enough to enjoy the festivities!"
Wu Xia felt extremely awkward, but at this point, it was hard to say anything else.
He had to help his big brother keep big sister-in-law!
Just then, Lin Jiao came out of her room, her complexion pale and eyes rimmed red, clearly having cried.
Even though she lowered her head, Wu Xia could still sense Lin Jiao avoiding him.
His face twitched violently and a thought flashed through his heart, "Could it be she also knows?"
At that moment, Wu Xia's heart was filled with guilt. He stiffened up there, somewhat at a loss.
Just as Lin Jiao sat down, Zhou Fang pushed a bowl of wine towards her, "Jiao, you have to drink some wine today no matter what."
"First, Xia saved you yesterday, and you need to show some gratitude."
"Second, I heard Chen Ergou was beaten to death by his own men, so no one will harass you anymore. That's really worth celebrating!"
"So, today you must drink no matter what!"
"Hmm!" Lin Jiao kept her head low, appearing a bit nervous. She clumsily picked up her bowl, not even glancing at Wu Xia, and simply said "Thank you."
Then she gulped it down.
"Ah! Cough cough...cough cough cough..."
Lin Jiao, who had never drunk before, was violently coughing after that big gulp.
"Sister-in-law!" Wu Xia wanted to help by patting her back, but Lin Jiao leaned back, avoiding Wu Xia.
Her tears flowed, and she truly started crying amidst the coughing.
"I'm fine!" Lin Jiao forced a smile, hastily wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes, and then continued to forcefully drink.
She was clearly determined to get drunk.
Everyone was stunned.
Even Zhou Fang, who couldn't wait for Lin Jiao to get drunk, was astounded, confused by what was happening.
"Refreshing!" Lin Jiao shouted, the stimulation from the alcohol giving her an outlet, making her bold.
"No wonder so many people love to drink, it's truly wonderful!"
"Big sister-in-law, another bowl!"
Zhou Fang was startled, quickly waving her hand, "Jiao, eat some food first, don't drink so quickly, it's dangerous!"
"What's dangerous?" Lin Jiao directly grabbed the wine jug and poured herself another.
Wu Xia, unable to watch anymore, hurriedly reached out to stop her, "Sister-in-law, that's enough!"
"Don't mind me, I'm not drunk yet!" Lin Jiao brushed aside Wu Xia's hand and looked up.
Her cheeks were flushed red, her eyes somewhat bleary, yet she wore a seductively forlorn smile, "Xia, I'm your sister-in-law, you know that, don't you?"
Bang!
That sour hint of jealousy sent a shiver through Wu Xia, his head buzzing.
The tears sparkling in Lin Jiao's eyes were like blades piercing his heart, making him unbearably uncomfortable.
Next to him, Zhou Fang and Wu Gang's faces were also burning with indignation, as if the words spoken were a warning to them.
"Drink, drink, drink, let me drink with you!"
Zhou Fang was also annoyed, her heart already smoldering with anger, she picked up her bowl of liquor and drank it down.
"Alright, drink!"
Lin Jiao didn't refuse either, lifting her bowl of liquor, she too drank it down.
This move completely dumbfounded the two brothers, Wu Gang and Wu Xia.
Wu Gang tried to stop her, but Zhou Fang, sobbing, pushed him away, "Go away, you're useless... wuu wuu... I've been married to you for seven years, a whole seven years. Do you know how I've suffered through these seven years?"
"If I didn't care about you in my heart, would I be so foolish as to keep enduring this?"
"Wuu wuu... Why is my life so bitter!"
Wu Gang was at a loss, not knowing how to respond.
Next to him, Lin Jiao also burst into tears. Under the influence of alcohol, the normally gentle and modest woman, became as bold as Zhou Fang.
"Sister-in-law, your life is hard, isn't mine just as hard?"
"Wuu wuu... Right after I got married, Wu Tie passed away, and I was called a calamity star. My family didn't want me anymore; if I went back they would beat me, tell me to leave—even thinking of marrying me off to Chen Ergou to settle the matter."
"Wuu wuu... We're both wretched women!"
"Come on, drink, let's keep drinking!"
The two women cried and made a scene, and then they drank an entire large bowl again.
Afterwards, they started laughing, and Lin Jiao even began to sing happily.
Zhou Fang even grabbed Wu Gang and started to dance, embracing him and kissing him.
Unsteady on her feet, Lin Jiao approached Wu Xia, wrapping her arms around his neck and breathing heavily in his ear.
"Xia, am I pretty?"
Wu Xia shivered all over, his body becoming completely stiff.
"Xia, I'm not drunk, I'm very sober. It's only after drinking that I dare to say what's been hidden in my heart!"
Lin Jiao's tongue was somewhat unintelligible, but she still struggled to keep speaking, "Xia, if Li Mengyue wants to call off the engagement, then let her. If you can't find a wife in the future, as long as you don't despise me, I will marry you!"
Boom!
Wu Xia's eyes widened.
He never expected Lin Jiao to say something like this.
By now, Lin Jiao was blurred, leaning on Wu Xia's shoulder and murmuring, "Hehe, I'm drunk, I'm dreaming again. I'm your sister-in-law, how could we possibly...?"
"I'm drunk, so dizzy, at last I can sleep without worries."
"Xia, help your big sister-in-law, okay? I won't know anything, I won't mind..."
"After all, she is my sister-in-law, it's quite normal for her to be first..."
Wu Xia's heart clenched.
He quickly held onto Lin Jiao, trying to speak, but Lin Jiao had already fallen asleep.
"Second sister-in-law..."
Wu Xia supported Lin Jiao, not sure what to say.
Zhou Fang, who had been dancing wildly, saw that Lin Jiao was asleep, stopped her dancing, and although a bit drunkenly, she said very lucidly, "Finally asleep, quickly get her to her room!"
"Xia, your big sister-in-law is waiting for you in the room!"
Saying this, she gave Wu Xia a flirtatious wink, then ran towards the house like a joyful little butterfly, stripping off her clothes as she ran.