Chapter 354 - 353: Became Someone You Can’t Afford to Offend
Lady Wang coldly scoffed at the right moment, making Qi Yougui even more ashamed. He said awkwardly, "Dongzi is your elder, he was just speaking his mind— he wouldn’t really want to harm you."
The second young master had wandered destitute for forty years before he managed to make his way back home. His own family hadn’t offered much help, instead, it was from the Second Branch family that he received various benefits.
The third son’s family was even worse. When the second young master had just returned, destitute and in need, they had avoided him from afar. As soon as he began to set up a small stall, they started causing trouble, taking advantage day after day. Even when the second young master’s family explicitly stated they wanted nothing to do with them, it did little to curb their behavior, they intensified their efforts to exploit the Second Branch’s generosity.
All the fine food on the table had been prepared by the second young master; even Landlord Wang’s family wouldn’t have such a lavish New Year’s Eve dinner. Before, he couldn’t even dream that his own poor peasant family would see such good days. Yet, the third son’s family was never satisfied, ever restless...
Qi Yougui gave Ye Xinyan another look. The third son’s family might take a small advantage here and there, but none of them had any brains—Ye Zi was a person capable of being the Chief Steward, controlling dozens of people under her. Could they really bully the third household?
Ye Xinyan secretly curled her lip. The old man really didn’t know how to talk. Qi Dong was all talk; what else did he want to do? Even if he had the intent, he’d have to see if he had the capability.
Speaking these words didn’t take long, but Qi Dong was becoming even more impatient. The Second Branch lived in the northern part of the village, a distance away, but not too far. It wouldn’t be much longer before that old woman servant would lead people back here. Were they just supposed to wait here for the second master’s bodyguards to come and beat them up?
"Go and bring the kids over," Qi Dong ordered Lady Zhang, then turned back and called out to Qi Yourong and his wife, "Father, Mother, let’s head back. Nowadays, our second uncle is wealthy and powerful; we can’t afford to offend him." He didn’t believe that, with his parents leading the way, Qi Cheng and the younger generation would dare to make a move. If it were just Qi Ye alone, he could push her aside with one hand, and his family could simply leave.