Chapter 847 - 579: Sichuan Opera Face-Changing
Just as he was about to argue again, Xia Weiguo calmly said.
"My son bought it for me."
...
In an instant, Liu Fugui's words were forcibly held back.
Who knew~~
The next second!
Liu Fugui suddenly changed his tone!
With a face full of a delighted uncle-type smile, like a long-lost brother, he leaned on Xia Liang's car window and chuckled.
"Xia Liang! I didn't expect you to be doing so well? As soon as you got back, you're buying cars and houses! Really impressive! I used to be upset you weren't living up to your potential, but now I'm genuinely happy for you!"
Thumbs up!
Saluting Xia Liang!
Xia Liang rolled his eyes, how did he wimp out so quickly?
Keep pretending, why don't you!
But just then, Third Cousin, the tigress, lost her temper!
She walked straight up to Liu Fugui and suddenly gave him a slap!
Slap!
Liu Fugui staggered instantly!
Liu Fugui: "???"
Furiously angry!
"Damn it, are you looking to die?"
But Third Cousin immediately stood by Xia Liang's Cullinan, as if infused with supreme power, and said coldly.
"Liu Fugui! Who do you think you are? Xia Liang, he's my dearest brother! We've grown up together since we were kids! Did you think I didn't see how you bullied him before? Do you think the Ye Family members should just take your bullying? Last Lunar New Year, when you made him get cigarettes for you, I was furious just watching! This slap is me, as an elder sister, getting justice for my brother! At worst, we'll get a divorce!"
Third Cousin was as righteous as the heavens and had the courage of rivers and mountains!
A BGM began to play:
The light of the right path shines on the earth~~
Anyone who didn't know better would think she was a sister-loving demon.
Xia Liang was momentarily at a loss whether to laugh or cry!
Third Cousin, this righteousness, isn't it a few years late?
Why didn't you stand up during that New Year, slap your husband, and stand up for your "dearest brother" then?
Liu Fugui suddenly raised his hand to hit!
He's used to hitting and scolding Third Cousin at will, but today, seeing Xia Liang, he raised his hand and slapped himself instead!
Slap!
A slap!
This stunned everyone.
Did Liu Fugui go mad?
With a face full of remorse, Liu Fugui said to Xia Liang.
"Your sister is right! I was a damn jerk before! With a couple of bucks, I got pig-headed and stopped seeing relatives! Xia Liang, it was all my fault in the past, don't take it to heart, okay? How about this! According to our custom, tonight I'll host ten tables at Changshan Grand Hotel to apologize to you! Relatives and friends will all be there! I'll apologize to you publicly!"
The crowd all clicked their tongues,
"This Liu Fugui is usually the toughest! Didn't expect this time."
"All he sees is money! Whoever has more money than him makes him wimp out completely!"
"Even his woman seems much tougher, always talking about her brother Xia Liang this or that."
"Ah, it's all money's fault."
Facing the drastically changed attitudes of Third Cousin and Liu Fugui, Xia Liang just rolled his eyes.
What kind of people are these?
Before, they were all arrogant towards my family, not treating us like people. After finding out about my money, they immediately become humble to the core?
For this kind of fair-weather friend, Xia Liang didn't even bother with courtesy, just left a "no time" and drove away with the family.
For insincere people, Xia Liang's family had no interest whatsoever!
But Xia Weiguo just hit the gas and sped away!
Leaving behind Liu Fugui, Third Cousin, and Third Aunt with their fawning smiles, eating dust!
The surrounding people couldn't help but hold back their laughter.
Liu Fugui's face turned stern, cursing loudly.
"What's so funny? Xia Liang is so impressive, that's my brother! We are relatives! I invited him to dinner, and he just didn't have time! A big wealthy boss like him is busy every day; unlike you idle commoners?"
Liu Fugui's logic—if I'm not embarrassed, then it's others who are!
Shameless!
Invincible in the world!
The onlookers were collectively speechless.
"···"
So shameless!
Forcing kinship so brazenly, utterly shameless!
Liu Fugui got slapped in the face by Xia Liang, yet instead of being ashamed, he was proud, running to Third Cousin to flatter her.
"Honey, who knew your brother was so impressive? What big business is he doing in the Imperial Capital? We should visit him in our free time and join him to make a fortune too?"
Third Cousin now had a drastic shift in family status, snorting through her nose.
"Hmph! That's my brother! What's it got to do with you? We haven't even registered our marriage!"
"Immediately! Right now! Let's register!"
Liu Fugui even started fawning over Third Cousin, as he had realized that the notification sound earlier was for a deposit; who knows how much money Xia Liang has in the bank.
Even Third Aunt climbed up the ranks, giving commands left and right.
"Liu Fugui, it's good that you understand. I'm Xia Liang's Third Aunt! What I say, he still has to listen a bit."
"Yes, yes, Mom, I'll support you~~"
Liu Fugui, full of humility and caution, speaking in hushed tones.
"Then what about inviting Xia Liang to dinner, hosting the relatives?"
"No way!"
Third Cousin's eyes gleamed with wisdom as she whispered.
"Xia Liang having money must absolutely not be disclosed to relatives! They don't know yet, so it's good for us to quickly curry favor and build a good relationship. Otherwise, once everyone knows, invites Xia Liang, we get sidelined~~"
"Right, right!"
Even Third Aunt was no pushover, her little eyes gleaming.
"Strictly confidential! Better yet, let them think Xia Liang is still poor and that offending him would be bad luck!"
Liu Fugui's eyes shone cunningly, nodding like a pecking chicken.
"Yes, yes, I'll go prepare some lavish gifts now, so come New Year's, we can properly give tribute to Xia Liang's family and hopefully make big money next year!"
On the other side, Xia Weiguo drove to Uncle Xia Liang's home.
As soon as the door opened! It was bustling! The house was full of relatives.
Xia Liang's home is a big family, and the day after tomorrow, it's their turn for the face-giving, so everyone is gathering at Uncle's place, people everywhere inside and out!
"Uncle! Aunt!"
Xia Liang called out as he entered the door.
Uncle Xia Liang was sitting on the sofa, warmly greeting him with a kind smile.
"Xia Liang, yes? You're back this year! Come, sit here!"
Xia Liang sat in the seat next to Uncle.
Aunt Xia Liang also quickly stood up, grabbing Xia Liang's hand.
"Xia Liang is back. That's wonderful! Auntie kept something special for you. Come eat."
She quickly took a box of delicacies out of a nearby cupboard, chatting incessantly.
"Auntie knows, you've been busy working outside, no time to eat well, let alone take care of yourself, these snacks are delicious, I've saved them just for you and not let anyone else touch them."
Seeing Auntie bustling with care, Xia Liang was somewhat moved, this family, the only ones he misses, are Aunt and Uncle, after all, they took care of his family quite a bit, if it weren't for Uncle calling, Xia Weiguo wouldn't have come back this year.
But, seeing Xia Liang come empty-handed and still being favored, someone was not happy.
A voice spoke with a mocking tone.
"Xia Liang, ah? Your aunt pampers you so much, but you're really out of line!"
Xia Liang turned around, finding the speaker to be his Uncle-in-law.