Han Yi looked up and saw i Langchi standing by the stairs, casting a disdainful look at them.
At this mont, i Shuping also noticed i Langchi and lifted his still-smiling face, saying, "Xiao Chi, co down quickly. Today we’re having a family reunion dinner together."
i Shuping knew their two brothers didn’t get along well; he could tell just by observing their expressions just now. But this day, eventually, they must face it.
i Langchi didn’t say anything, but as he ca downstairs, his gaze was fixed on Han Yi. The subtle tension between the two, though not intense, was noticeable to the n.
Everyone chose to ignore it tacitly.
"Dad, Sister-in-law Wu has already prepared the food, let’s sit down quickly," i Shuqing looked at the clock, noting the lateness of the hour, and spoke to Mr. i.
"Yes, yes, let’s eat first, we can chat while eating," i Shuping was happily chiming in.
To speak of n, especially soldiers, they settle conflicts with action, fight, and remain good brothers without any "aftermath." But won are different.
Ever since the two brothers fought last ti, Xie Lingzhi and Liang Qian haven’t spoken. Each ti they see each other, it’s always with hostility.
At this mont, Xie Lingzhi, who had been in the room, ca out because she heard her son’s voice.
Staying hidden in the room wasn’t right. In this family, she is the legit daughter-in-law of the i family, why should she hide when the children from the mistress co to be entertained? She is the true hostess here, allowing them back was her favor to them indeed.
In terms of seniority, she could always overshadow them. She couldn’t let her son fight alone; she must co out to support him.
"Oh, sister-in-law is here to join the fun."
"You misunderstood, I was originally ho dining with my goddaughter’s family. On a hot day like today, if it weren’t for father-in-law insisting on calling us over, I wouldn’t have wanted to co."
"Is that so? You’re not welco here."
"Enough, speak properly," Mr. i didn’t want them to ruin the rare good atmosphere of today and rebuked coldly.
That worked, after all, as the head of the family; Xie Lingzhi wouldn’t dare defy her father-in-law despite her antics.
"Alright, alright, why so fierce? Everyone’s here, today, you grandparents should have a good talk with the children." Fortunately, Old Mrs. i favored i Langchi.
Seeing her grandson unhappy made her uncomfortable too. Originally, she didn’t want to acknowledge Han Yi here.
She had two legitimate grandsons, both excellent, not lacking one of him, only that her husband, swayed by their eldest son’s words, insisted on bringing Han Yi back.
Let him be, as she wouldn’t let Han Yi overshadow Xiao Chi anyway.
Earlier, everyone had been in the living room for a long ti, and it was almost one o’clock. Lin Wan was already hungry since she hadn’t eaten much in the morning due to a poor appetite. At her godmother’s place, she only had a few pieces of waterlon, now long digested.
Once everyone sat down, Lin Wan and Little Star stared at the full table of dishes, waiting a while before Mr. i picked up so money and took a bite, saying casually.
Then everyone began to eat.
Han Yi noticed the mother and daughter were hungry, and when he heard Mr. i speak, he quickly served Lin Wan and Little Star so of their favorite dishes, fearing they’d be too reserved to eat properly.
"Eat what you like," Han Yi whispered a reminder to Lin Wan.
"Okay, you eat too," Lin Wan was indeed hungry, but she maintained her etiquette, eating casually while helping Little Star.
The godmother sat on Little Star’s other side and was watching over her.
At the dining table, Mr. i particularly addressed Han Yi and i Langchi.
Knowing they had so conflicts before and that Xiao Chi’s accident was sowhat related to Han Yi.
Now he feared they might continue their rivalry at ho.
"You two, no matter what, are brothers. What irreconcilable hatred could exist between siblings? Look at your father and uncle, despite their constant squabbles and fights, they still forgive each other quickly. That’s true brotherhood. I know Xiao Chi has so grievances, but it’s all responsibility of the past, not Xiao Yi’s fault. As your grandfather, I’m old, seeing familial love as increasingly crucial, thinking only of family happiness. So, I hope for us to be together peacefully and harmoniously. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Grandpa, I understand," Han Yi nodded gently.
i Langchi did the sa. Both were obedient, responding agreeably.
"Since we’re family, in the future, talk things over when situations arise, and if discussions fail, settle it with a fight in the yard, and remain good brothers afterward. Can you do that?"
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