Chapter 77.2 : So It Really Is True—Without Comparison, There Is No Harm? (Part 2)
After saying that, he deliberately glanced at the three Tang sisters sitting opposite him.
"What do you mean by that?" Tang Aili felt mocked, her expression immediately darkening.
"Do you think I'm deliberately targeting you? But ever since you returned to the Tang family, you haven't attended any social circles even once. Other than some random fox-and-dog friends you met outside, what kind of people could you possibly know? If you bring them to the banquet, wouldn't you just be embarrassing yourself?"
"Aili!" Tang Ruoling hurriedly tried to stop her when she heard that, but it was already too late.
Tang Qingmo sneered.
"How strange. Aren't doctors supposed to save lives and treat all lives equally? I didn't expect a doctor known as the 'Surgical Saint' to say something so biased."
"Looks like there's quite a bit of exaggeration in that reputation…"
Smack—!
Tang Aili couldn't hold back and slammed the table, her eyes vicious.
"Don't forget that you spent your first eighteen years growing up outside. Who knows whether you associated with people just as wild—"
"Aili!" Bai Hualian immediately cut her off in shock.
Tang Qingmo had grown up outside because he was kidnapped by Tang Xianxi's mother!
How could she, as an older sister, say something so cruel to a younger brother who had been separated from the family for eighteen years?
"I…"
Seeing the mocking look in Tang Qingmo's eyes, Tang Aili also realized she had gone too far.
Because she had been suspended from work, and it would still be a while before reinstatement, her mood had been terrible—so she vented her anger on Tang Qingmo!
In the past, she didn't need to care about Tang Qingmo's feelings, but now things were different!
Lu Tianren: ...
Tang Qingmo looked at her with a half-smile, as if watching a clown, while Lu Tianren simply closed his eyes and pretended he hadn't heard their conversation.
No matter what, Tang Aili had misspoken, causing the already heavy atmosphere in the hall to become even more awkward.
[Tang Aili's regret value +200!]
Tang Jianren rubbed his forehead speechlessly.
Was it really true that without comparison, there was no harm?
Back then, the ones who cursed Tang Qingmo the most were Tang Feifei and Tang Xuerong, those two idiots!
Because of them, Tang Aili—the doctor—had seemed smart and composed by contrast. Who would have thought that once they were gone, she would reveal her true self, exploding after just a little provocation from Tang Qingmo!
"Qingmo…" Bai Hualian wanted to say something to him, but he ignored her completely.
It wasn't until Nanny Wang finally brought over the three invitation cards that the awkward atmosphere was broken.
Tang Jianren quickly said,
"Qingmo, these are the three invitations. You can bring the friends you want to invite, but make sure they're properly dressed."
After all, it was a banquet where prestigious families would gather. Proper gowns and shoes had to be prepared—one couldn't just show up in casual clothes!
Tang Qingmo smiled faintly.
"Patriarch Tang, there's no need to worry. The people I'm inviting are all respectable."
"It's just that dear Second Sister knows nothing about my social circle yet insists on pointing fingers. Makes me feel that being her patient would be truly miserable."
"You…!!"
"That's enough, Aili. Stop arguing and hurry up and eat your breakfast!"
Tang Jianren didn't want to hear the family quarrel early in the morning.
He was already troubled enough by Tang Feifei lying in the hospital and Tang Xuerong locked in a psychiatric ward—he didn't want to add another Tang Aili to the list!
Speaking of which…
"Oh right," Tang Jianren said, "today Ruoling and I will come back early, and then we'll all go visit Xuerong together."
"..."
His words made everyone present look at one another.
They still didn't know Xuerong's current condition, but just thinking about her crazed state the day before yesterday made them lower their heads in silence.
Although Tang Xianxi felt resistant inside, in order to maintain his image as a good younger brother, he nodded with a smile.
"That's great. I can go see Fifth Sister. I really hope she recovers soon and can attend Fourth Sister's wedding with me."
"Pfft—!" Tang Qingmo almost couldn't hold back his laughter when he heard that.
What a perfectly delivered line!
He really wanted Tang Xuerong to hear those words right away.