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Chapter 67: Chapter 67 Apologize

“Oh, Brother Yu, it seems that your sincerity isn’t quite sufficient!”

Wu Zhong didn’t even deign to look at Yu Sanliu directly—the disparity in their status was clear.

Instead, he pressured Yu Biao.@@novelbin@@

Now, holding the advantage, he was not afraid of Yu Biao refusing to compromise!

Sure enough, Yu Biao couldn’t withstand the pressure!

First, whether intentional or not, his side was truly in the wrong.

Second, he himself was injured, and indeed, his strength was somewhat less than Wu Zhong’s!

Unable to fight and without just cause, he could no longer be forceful.

“Hmm, Brother Wu, we agree to your terms, but this public apology really puts us in a difficult position. Could we maybe offer more silver coin to settle this matter?”

“Not possible!”

Wu Zhong flatly refused.

“We’re seeking justice, not extortion. A face-to-face apology is a must!”

He was set on avenging Chen Jie, and also making a statement—to tell the Yu Family that he was resolutely backing Chen Jiusi!

Yu Biao fell silent, then after a long while, he said, “Fine, we will apologize in person!”

“Dad!”

Yu Sanliu was not having it, but Yu Biao said coldly, “Shut up. If you hadn’t been so lax with your men, this disaster wouldn’t have happened!”

“But…”

“Young master, young master…”

The butler interjected at this point, pulling on Yu Sanliu’s arm.

Yu Sanliu, reined in by the butler, heard Yu Biao speak to Wu Zhong, “So when shall we apologize?”

Wu Zhong replied with a smile, “Why pick a date? Let’s strike while the iron is hot. Have him come with me now, so we don’t block the street and become a spectacle for the neighbors!”

Yu Biao nodded.

He turned and walked aside. With Yu Sanliu’s temperament, how could he apologize so easily? He was in a mood.

“Still throwing a tantrum, San Liu, go and apologize.”

“Dad!”

“I know you feel wronged, but ‘A small impatience spoils great plans.’ I’m injured right now; we can’t afford a direct confrontation. Just bear with it; don’t rush. They’ll pay back double for what they owe us!”

Yu Biao tried earnestly to instruct.

Like a venomous snake teaching his brutish yet foolish son.

We aren’t pythons; we must understand stealth and endurance. We can hide in the grass, lower our proud heads, conceal our venomous fangs, and endure humiliation, all while showing a docile front.

But when the prey shows its weakness,

We’ll strike, injecting all our venom, and ensure they have no place to rest in peace!

Such was the way of survival for Yu Biao.

Persuaded by Yu Biao, Yu Sanliu finally clenched his fists tightly—yes.

Humiliation can be repaid. The level of my humiliation today will match the cruelty of my revenge in the future.

Chen Jiusi, Su Yunjin, you will feel the bite of my venomous fangs!

…

Xiantao Village, Chen family.

Chen Jie had returned, holding a large carp in his hands, but Daisy looked displeased.

She had been looking forward to going to town for some tasty treats dressed in her new clothes, but now that her sister was back, the trip was canceled, and she was forced to change back into her old, ugly clothes.

Now she dragged a little stool over and sat in front of an anthill.

With her back turned, facing the wall, she cried in self-pity.

Especially upon seeing Chen Jie return, she purposely made a ‘humph’ sound to draw his attention.

Arms crossed, head cocked, she refused to look at Chen Jie.

Seeing this, Chen Jie felt amused and approached, “What’s the matter, looking like someone wronged you? Who upset you?”

“Sister, hmm, and you!”

“Eh, how did I upset you?”

Utterly bewildered, Daisy retorted, “You’re all big liars, none of you keep your promises, wu wu~”

Saying so, Daisy’s big eyes began to spill tears, and she started to sob.

Just as Chen Jie was about to speak, Su Yunjin came out and said, “Husband, leave her be, let her cry if she wishes!”

“Brother-in-law, look at your wife!”

“Why don’t you deal with her!”

Daisy grew even angrier, now sitting on the stool kicking her legs.

Chen Jie laughed, “Alright, alright. The town hasn’t been lively lately. Once it’s busier, we’ll go. Ruirui, be good, okay?”

“Wuwu…”

Daisy felt even more wronged, even her brother-in-law wasn’t speaking up for her!

These two, ganging up on her!

Su Yunjin said, “Don’t mind her, husband, we’ve been pampering her too much lately. Right, husband, about the Yu family’s matter?”

“Oh, it’s nothing, Uncle Zhong said he’d handle it, and he even gave us a fish!”

Chen Jie handed the fish he was holding to Su Yunjin.

Su Yunjin took the fish and said, “We’ve troubled Uncle Zhong again. Husband, I still have one hundred cents here. You take it tomorrow and buy some snacks for Uncle Zhong. He’s helped us so much, we may not have much money, but we can’t fail to show our gratitude.”

“Oh, I know, wife, but keep the money. I’ve still got some.”

Chen Jie still had three or four taels of silver on him, Su Yunjin didn’t need to mention it, he already knew he should go buy something.

Nonetheless, he was quite happy that Su Yunjin reminded him.

As the saying goes: A wise wife makes a proud husband who steers clear of trouble!

A capable wife is not just about good looks!

One must understand interpersonal relations. Not necessarily being perfect in all respects, but at least knowing the basics of social etiquette.

That’s what can truly help a man.

Chen Jie had meant to prepare the fish, but his wife wouldn’t let him, ever since that conversation.

Since then, Su Yunjin wouldn’t allow Chen Jie to cook.

Under the noble pretext, ‘Gentlemen stay far from the kitchen!’

In reality, Chen Jie knew she was just worried about other people seeing and diminishing her own prestige.

A carp fish wasn’t hard to clean.

Chen Jie had wanted to make sweet and sour carp, but there was no sugar at home and his wife was reluctant to use oil for frying, so they could only stew the carp in the end.

These hard times had just started to get better.

Yet, the wife still clung to her old living habits.

The fish stew was quickly ready, sending its aroma wafting through the air, along with a pot of ‘second rice,’ a mix of sorghum rice and millet, somewhat tastier to eat.

And outside, Daisy was crying her heart out.

She sniffed, tilting her head towards the direction of their kitchen, thinking it smelled quite tantalizing!

With the fish stewed and the rice ready, it was served on the dining table. Su Yunjin called out, “Ruirui, time to eat!”

Daisy quickly turned her head to the side.

Su Yunjin came out and called again, “Ruirui, time to eat.”

“I don’t want it!”

Daisy’s stance was firm. Couldn’t they see? She was angry, the kind that wouldn’t get better without a good amount of coaxing!

“Well, if she doesn’t want to eat, let it be, husband, let’s eat.”

Su Yunjin tugged Chen Jie inside.

Chen Jie glanced at Daisy throwing a tantrum and couldn’t help but find it amusing, she was so much like him when he was young.

Su Yunjin and Chen Jie sat down at the table to eat the fish. Daisy waited for a good while, but when no one came to get her, she looked around the room and saw that absolutely no one was paying her any attention.

After pondering for a moment, she moved her little stool toward the front door, sat there for a bit, then moved it back inside, soon ending up right inside the room.

Su Yunjin glanced her way. Daisy harrumphed and turned her head away, refusing to look at her sister.

Proud as a little swan, and then ignored by everyone!

She pouted her lips and furrowed her brows.

Su Yunjin and Chen Jie exchanged a look, and Su Yunjin put a piece of fish roe on Chen Jie’s plate.

“Husband, try this fish roe.”

“Mhm.”

Chen Jie stole a glance at Daisy, noticing her swallowing saliva while stubbornly trying to look tough, and he couldn’t resist a chuckle.

Popping the fish roe into his mouth, Chen Jie smacked his lips and said, “Mmm, wife, this fish is really tasty!”

“It is, isn’t it? Husband, have some more.”

Su Yunjin offered as she picked up another piece of the fish belly.

Finally, Daisy couldn’t hold back any longer. She moved her stool to the dining table with a red face.

“Is it good? Let me try…”

“It’s delicious!”

…

Watching Daisy’s actions, Chen Jie and Su Yunjin both laughed. And just at that moment, a commotion suddenly arose outside.

Then they heard someone say, “Jiu Si, are you home?”