Chapter 253 - 170: Do Not Discuss National Affairs_1
In the dimly lit cabin, under the faint glow of an oil lamp, my little mother was embroidering flowers onto a small piece of plain silk, "exploring" new stitching techniques. Qian Yixiu sat quietly beside her mother, watching intently.
Despite the tightly closed windows of the small cabin, the laughter and ruckus of the young masters teasing Monkey Brother in the main hall could still be heard, rising and falling in waves. Huo Liren, in particular, was constantly provoking Monkey Brother, louder than anyone else. That bear of a child was just a hothead looking for trouble.
Monkey Brother was afraid only of her and the Little Monk; he didn’t even take Qian Yeejin seriously. Worried that these rambunctious boys would antagonize Monkey Brother past the point of no return, and things would end badly, Qian Yixiu stood up and went to the main hall.
As soon as she entered the main hall, she saw the piece of soy-sauce pork Monkey Brother was holding fly out, taking everyone by surprise, including Wan Dazhong.
Seeing the pork slap against Huo Liren’s forehead before falling into his wine bowl, leaving a black greasy smudge on his brow, the crowd was initially stunned, then burst into roaring laughter.
When Monkey Brother grabbed a handful of peanuts and was about to throw them again, Qian Yeejin quickly stopped him.
Huo Liren, now angry, got up with the intention of hitting Monkey Brother, shouting, "You naughty monkey, dare to hit me? I’ll chop you up right now."
Li Zhiyong held him back and said, "Look at the state of you, botherin’ with a monkey."
Monkey Brother got even angrier upon hearing this, his face turning purple, screaming weirdly, and stood on a stool ready to throw a bowl at him, but was firmly held and calmed down by Qian Yeejin and Qian Yixiu.