Chapter 122: Truly Fragrant
Wang Yongan also lifted his smiling face, and within a few words, he had coaxed the Clan Leader into beaming with joy, pushing past the matter without mention. After all, it was just children’s play—who could seriously hold a grudge against a child?
However, all of this was seen by Wang Yongzhu, who couldn’t help but feel increasingly displeased with her second elder brother.
She herself had been careless and got burned, yet an adult man, and moreover a senior, actually blamed a young girl. Had he no shame?
By now, the tea had all been served. According to the customs of the countryside, when adult men discussed matters in the main hall, women were generally not allowed to listen in.
Wang Yongzhu naturally had no intention of joining in the buzz. Otherwise, if seen, people would say that the Wang Family lacked home training, especially Old Granny Zhang not being able to teach her daughters.
So, she made her exit decidedly.
Once outside the main hall, she saw three or four lads of various ages taking shade under a tree. Wang Yongping was sitting in the middle, and the fierceness in his brows had lessened a great deal.
He was well-liked among his peers in the Wang Family, known for his righteousness, generosity, and fearlessness. The straightforward countryside men liked to associate with someone like him.
In contrast, Wang Yongan, who appeared polite and well-spoken, did not attract many people to his side.
Wang Yongping, too impatient to sit with the Clan Leader and the elders listening to their prattle, had simply slipped outside to entertain his brothers.
Wang Yongzhu came out just in time to hear Wang Yongping’s voice, "Song Brothers, this time we truly owe you for the incident where my elder brother was wronged by that bastard Li Jinlong. Without you, our family would have still been in the dark! I really can’t thank you enough. I, Wang Yongping, am not good with words and can’t offer much in the way of eloquence, but I do mean this—if there’s ever anything you need from me, just say the word. If I refuse, may I be struck by lightning!"