NOVPUBChapter 155: Chapter 155: Start Fighting
Chapter 155 -155: Start Fighting
Fang Xiaoshan came to pick up the bride, and the village was bustling, but Bai Xiao and his family didn’t leave the house. There was no need to get involved with Bai Jianguo’s family.
However, even though they didn’t get involved, trouble still came knocking at their door.
Since they were avoiding Bai Jianguo’s family event, Bai Xiao and his family were all busy with their own tasks inside the house today, and no one went out. Haiping, Hai’an, and Haishun all stayed at home, with Haiping and Hai’an getting up earlier than usual to gather pig feed and returning before the villagers had even woken up.
The three military outfits and rubber shoes were so cherished by the three men that they just kept them packed away in the closet, which delighted Bai Xiao immensely.
The whole family was busy. Bai Yue was steaming buns. Tomorrow Bai Xiao and his family were leaving, so Bai Yue had to prepare some food for their journey, planning to steam some buns, cook a few eggs, and bring some pickles—that should be enough for the road.
Every time she steamed buns, Bai Yue had to steam two large pots, because that’s just how it is with a large family. She steamed six white flour buns for Bai Xiao and Bai Song to take on the road, while the rest was a mix of cornmeal and white flour, for those staying at home. Not scrimping at all, she was worried whether their food supply would last until the New Year.
Then someone hammered loudly on the front door.
“Bai Song, Bai Yue, Bai Xiao, go and see, your uncle and the groom are causing a scene. They say they won’t marry and want to leave,” someone was banging on the front door.
Bai Xiao rolled his eyes. Who could it be, so inconsiderate as to knock on their door? Didn’t they know that they had cut ties with that uncle’s family? The whole village knew about it at the time.
Upon opening the front door, there stood Neighbor Wangyue, a well-known gossip in the village who loved to stir up trouble and never shied away from any family’s drama.
“Auntie Wangyue, you really shouldn’t be knocking on our door for this. Bai Jianguo’s issues have nothing to do with us. Besides, if the new son-in-law doesn’t want to marry, that’s their family’s issue, not ours, right?” he said as he was about to close the door.
Auntie Wangyue quickly blocked the door, “You, girl, how can you say family ties can just be dismissed? He’s still your uncle. No matter who says you’ve cut ties, you can’t. After all, didn’t your uncle raise you for four years? How can you be so heartless?” She clearly meant that she wouldn’t rest until Bai Xiao and his family got involved.
Bai Xiao held the door open, “If you want to stand at our door, feel free, but how my uncle’s family treated me, everyone knows, Auntie. You shouldn’t be unclear about it either. The person who should be giving me this talk isn’t you. My uncle, who took my sister and brother’s money and refused to feed me, expects me to remember his kindness? Are you out of your mind? I’m not stupid.
Others treat me like this, and I don’t hold a grudge, which is already generous. Now I’m supposed to remember kindness? Also, these issues are Bai Family matters. What does it have to do with you? You’re so eager to stand up for them, people might think the Bai Family has paid you off.” 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓾𝒷.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Auntie Wangyue’s face turned red from Bai Xiao’s words. Indeed, she had run around all day just because Hao Fang had given her a box of cigarettes, asking her to ensure that Bai Song and his family came over, especially since Bai Song’s apparel had a commanding presence that had to shield their family’s reputation. Otherwise, if their daughter went to the marital home, she would be mistreated.
She wouldn’t have bothered otherwise, what did it have to do with her?
But being indebted to someone has its downsides.
“Bai Xiao! That was inappropriate of you to say. We are still family after all…”
Bai Xiao picked up a broom, “Auntie, you better go back now. None of our family will be going, so don’t force me to use this big broom to sweep you out. That wouldn’t look good!”
Wangyue Auntie glanced at the big broom and suddenly remembered the incident where Bai Xiao had chased Bai Zhuang around the courtyard with a pole stick, a memory still vivid in her mind. She involuntarily stepped back. This girl was fierce, and she didn’t want to get beaten up. “If you’re not going, don’t blame us for not telling you. Your sister Bai Ju and her family are already there, trying to break up the fight. If someone gets hurt, it’s not my fault for not notifying you!”
With that, she turned and left.
Bai Xiao turned her head and looked at Bai Song and Bai Yue. Only then did the three of them recall that Bai Mei was getting married, and even if they didn’t go, Bai Jianguo might have informed Bai Ju. Bai Ju might not know their situation and could have assumed they were all there helping. She went straight to Bai Jianguo’s place, and now she might be pushed forward to take the blame.
Bai Song rolled down his sleeves, “Let’s go take a look; we can’t let your sister be taken advantage of!” Bai Ju and He Wang were both honest people. Meeting someone as cunning as Bai Jianguo and his spouse, it was strange if they weren’t taken advantage of.
The three of them quickly got ready and rushed over, arriving just in time to see Fang Xiaoshan about to smash his fist into Bai Ju’s face. He Wang’s mouth was already bleeding, and there was a bruise around his eye—clear signs that Fang Xiaoshan had not held back. Seeing Fang Xiaoshan about to hit Bai Ju, He Wang hastily stepped in to block him.
Usually, He Wang’s physique would not allow him to be at a disadvantage against Fang Xiaoshan, but he still had to consider that this man was Bai Family’s son-in-law, and he couldn’t completely offend him to death. Today was a big day for welcoming the bridal party, and if he retaliated, how could the two families continue their relations?
But Fang Xiaoshan did not care about these restraints at all.
The couple was unlucky. In fact, about a week ago, Bai Jianguo had already sent word to Bai Ju, telling them Bai Mei was getting married today and that they should come back early to help. The couple had been busy.
Ever since Bai Ju became the workshop director, she had taken her role seriously, feeling she should not earn her salary in vain. She worked wholeheartedly, and she was strict with the workers under her. Although kind-hearted, now being a director, nobody dared to disrespect her. Bai Ju still held the powers to deduct bonuses and stop work, and moreover, she had the strong backing of the Wei couple in the factory, who treated her even better than their own sister.
Nobody dared to seek discomfort, thereby transforming the workshop into a fresh environment and motivating the workers, which increased the quality of the product. Director Wei had complimented Bai Ju several times.
He Wang initially didn’t even have the qualifications for temporary work because he was illiterate and a man. The cannery used fewer men since there were many people but few positions. Everyone cherished their job.
But what kind of person was Director Wei?
With one sentence, he arranged for He Wang to be part of the Transport Team responsible for delivery, specifically instructing him to learn driving directly under the veteran drivers. He demanded that the team leader train He Wang within three months, or else he would hold him accountable. The team leader clearly understood that this was an influential connection.
Normally, newcomers to the team were assigned to accompany the vehicles, which meant monitoring and helping with the delivery—the toughest and most exhausting task. Not everyone could just become a driver; that depended on whether the veteran was willing to teach. But He Wang was specifically directed by the factory, so who dared conceal their skills?
He Wang was currently learning to drive with the team leader.
The couple had been busy, which was why they hadn’t managed to return yesterday. They rode bicycles back early this morning, fearing they would miss the bus.
