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"It's my fault for being incompetent. I didn't manage the house properly. I've caused trouble for big brother and third brother, causing our mother to suffer as well."

"I've already thought it through. I'll send Wu Xiumei back to her parents' home. After so many years, I've let her down. I've also let the Wu family down. Even though I didn't fulfill my responsibility as a husband, I've never mistreated her."

"When she insisted on marrying in, I told her clearly so that she had no regrets. All of this seemed to still be vivid in her mind yesterday. However, today, she has changed beyond recognition. She has forgotten her promise and who she is."

First Uncle Xia Youfang frowned and sighed. "Second brother, second sister-in-law might be..."

Before he could finish, Second Uncle Xia Youyi raised a hand and stopped him. "Big brother, you don't have to persuade me. I've made up my mind."

While the two brothers were chatting, on the other side, Xia Zijun said with a curious look, "I really didn't expect our second uncle to be someone with a story."

"No wonder second aunt was so arrogant and our family still gave in to her. It's just that this person has no self-awareness and is really annoying."

Second Cousin Xia Ziduan frowned and said, "How can you say that? I think she's more than annoying. She has forcefully separated second uncle and his sweetheart. This is simply hateful. It's really hard for second uncle to endure for so many years. He really can endure it."

At this time, eldest cousin, Xia Zihou, laughed and scolded, "Alright, the two of you are starting to talk nonsense about the elders. If our father hears this, he will punish you."

When Xia Zijun heard this, he said indifferently, "So what if he hears it? What we said is the truth. The most poisonous woman in this world is not false at all. Hmph, this woman is simply a scourge."

After saying this, he glanced at Lu Yichen from the corner of his eyes. However, this fellow did not open his mouth from the beginning until the end. His face had always been dark, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Xia Zijun used his shoulder to knock his second brother beside him. Then, he turned to Lu Yichen and curled his lips. After the two brothers exchanged glances, Xia Zijun walked over and patted Lu Yichen's shoulder. "Hey, what are you thinking about?"

Lu Yichen raised his eyes and ignored him. Meanwhile, Xia Zijun narrowed his eyes. He said in a strange tone, "Lu Yichen, your wife is really amazing. We haven't known about this for so many years. She has just arrived, and it has only been a few days, yet she has already answered everyone's questions. She's really a born troublemaker. She doesn't stay idle no matter where she goes."

Just as he said this, Lu Yichen glanced at him and said coldly, "Is your skin itching?"

Xia Zijun's face turned red from being choked. "Hmph, just protect her. I'll see how long you can protect her."

"Can you not leave her at all times? This woman who can stir up trouble wherever she goes. One look and you can tell that she's not a worry-free person."

"You're still full of trouble yourself. Bring her along..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Yichen broke the mahogany branch in his hand and looked at Xia Zijun with a face full of hostility. It was as if he would attack if there was a disagreement.

Xia Ziduan hurriedly ran to the middle and tried to mediate the situation. "Aiya, everyone, calm down. The family is in the midst of a lot of trouble now. It's better for everyone to restrain themselves."

"Instead of being angry here, why don't you think about how if second uncle really sends second aunt back to the Wu family, our Xia family will have another strong enemy."

"For so many years, the Wu family has taken a lot of benefits from our family. At that time, I didn't understand, but now I understand. I think second uncle has had enough. This Wu family is too shameless. Even if we owe them a favor, it's enough for so many years. Moreover, second uncle's heart has suffered for so many years."

At this time, Eldest Cousin Xia Zihou shook his head and said, "I'm afraid not. If second uncle sends them back, it will only increase the Wu family's arrogance."

"Don't you know what kind of people father and the others are? They have endured the Wu family's unreasonable demands for so many years, but they have never fallen out with them..."

Xia Ziduan and Xia Zijun's expressions were very bad. Xia Zijun said, "Foolish. Foolish--"

Lu Yichen, on the other hand, said while breaking the mahogany branches, "No, uncles are not foolish. They are too loyal. A drop of kindness should be repaid with a gushing spring. That's all."

Xia Zijun glared at Lu Yichen and said, "Hmph--"

...

During lunch, everyone's mood was not particularly good. Kang Xiaoqiao also obediently did not speak. The old lady did not come out to eat in her room. This lunch was very depressing. Originally, she was going to welcome Kang Xiaoqiao, but now, it was all over.

However, Xia Zijun glared at Kang Xiaoqiao a few times, making her baffled.

Now that the old lady was gone, Kang Xiaoqiao sat under Lu Yichen's hands. However, she did not know what was going on with this person. He was still fine in the morning, so why did he become so gloomy now?

What did this person mean? Could it be that he was blaming her? However, what did this have to do with her? Other people were picking on her, so what if she was just protecting herself from humiliation?

Kang Xiaoqiao looked around without leaving a trace and pushed Lu Yichen with her small hand. However, this person seemed to have noticed nothing and continued to eat by himself. His serious look was really nothing out of the ordinary.

Kang Xiaoqiao was puzzled. What was going on with this person? Hence, she hit him twice, but Lu Yichen still did not move like a mountain. This time, Kang Xiaoqiao was unhappy and ignored him. Hmph, after flirting with her, he ran away. F*ck, this was this sister's patent. When did it become your turn to use it?

Therefore, Kang Xiaoqiao ate her meal with a serious expression. Her other hand did not pat him anymore. Instead, she stretched her hand along his thigh. Initially, she wanted to pinch his thigh so that he would feel a good pain and ignore her. In the end, just as she stretched her hand out, she... Kang Xiaoqiao's entire body froze.

The same piece of meat that Lu Yichen had picked up fell into the bowl. His entire body tensed up for a moment. This expression was coincidentally noticed by his eldest cousin, Xia Zihou, so he asked with concern, "Cousin, what's wrong?"

Lu Yichen was indeed an expert in acting. He continued to pick up the piece of meat and put it into his mouth as if nothing had happened. Although he didn't say anything, the expression on his face meant that nothing had happened.

Xia Zihou looked at Kang Xiaoqiao when he saw the situation. He saw that she was drinking water by herself and also looked as if nothing had happened, so he didn't say anything and continued to eat.

Meanwhile, Kang Xiaoqiao's heart was beating so fast that it was in her throat. Seeing that no one was paying attention to them, Kang Xiaoqiao hurriedly pulled her hand back. In the end, she couldn't pull it out no matter how hard she tried. Kang Xiaoqiao was worried to death.

This damn Lu Yichen, what is he playing at? I, I didn't do it on purpose, really...

Kang Xiaoqiao was constantly complaining. Meanwhile, Lu Yichen, who was still focused on eating, had a flash in his eyes. He grabbed Kang Xiaoqiao's hand even harder. This stinky girl, teasing him regardless of the occasion or place... It seemed that he really had to consider whether or not he should do her. It would save him some trouble.