Chapter 67 - 67 67 Apology and Compensation

Chapter 67: Chapter 67 Apology and Compensation Chapter 67: Chapter 67 Apology and Compensation “Oh, Brother Yu, it seems your sincerity is lacking a bit!”

Wu Zhong didn’t even look directly at Yu Sanliu, as the two of them were on unequal footing.

Instead, he exerted pressure on Yu Biao.

He was at an advantage now, not afraid of Yu Biao not conceding!

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

Firstly, regardless of whether the matter was intentional or not, they were indeed at fault.

Secondly, he was injured, and indeed somewhat weaker than Wu Zhong!

*Unable to win, not in the right either, he had no choice but to relent.*

“Hmm, Brother Wu, we agree to your conditions, but this face-to-face apology really puts us in a difficult spot. Do you think we could compensate with more silver to settle the matter?”

“No way!”

Wu Zhong immediately rejected the offer.

“We want justice, not money. A face-to-face apology is a must!”

*He was determined to stand up for Chen Jie, and it was also a message to the Yu family, showing his resolve to protect Chen Jiusi!*

Yu Biao remained silent, then said after a long pause, “Fine, we’ll apologize in person!”

“Dad!”

Yu Sanliu protested, but Yu Biao replied coldly, “Shut up! If you had better control over your subordinates, this wouldn’t have happened!”

“But...”

“Young master, young master...”

The steward tugged at Yu Sanliu’s arm at this point.

Yu Sanliu was held back by the steward, and Yu Biao said to Wu Zhong, “So when should we apologize?”

Wu Zhong smiled and said, “Why not now, rather than later? Have him come with me now to avoid us being a laughingstock for the neighbors!”

Yu Biao nodded.

He turned aside, knowing Yu Sanliu’s personality and how he wouldn’t easily apologize, sulking instead.

“Still being stubborn, Sanliu, go apologize.”

“Dad!”

“I know you’re aggrieved, but if you can’t endure the small things, you’ll disrupt the big plans. I’m injured now and can’t fight them head-on. Be patient for now; don’t worry, they’ll pay us back double for what they owe us!”

Yu Biao earnestly advised.

Like a venomous snake teaching his obstinate son.

*We’re not a python, but a viper. We must learn to be patient, hiding in the grass, lowering our proud heads, concealing our fangs, enduring humiliation, and appearing docile.*

*But when the prey shows a weakness,*

*we strike, injecting all the venom to leave it with no place to die!*

This was Yu Biao’s way of survival.

Under Yu Biao’s persuasion, Yu Sanliu finally clenched his fists. Yes.

*Humiliation could be returned. The more he endured today, the harsher his revenge would be tomorrow.*

Chen Jiusi, Su Yunjin, you would witness my fangs!

...

Xiantao Village, Chen family.

Chen Jie returned, carrying a large carp. Ruirui was a bit upset.

She had already put on new clothes, ready to go to town for some treats, but her sister came back, forbidding her to go, and even took off her new clothes, changing back into the ugly old ones.

At this time, she moved a little stool in front of the ant nest.

With her back to the wall, she cried in grievance.

Especially upon seeing Chen Jie return, she deliberately made a ‘humph’ sound to attract Chen Jie’s attention.

She crossed her arms, tilted her head, and didn’t look at Chen Jie.

Chen Jie found it amusing, approached and said, “What’s the matter, looking like a punching bag? Who upset you?”

“Sister, um, and you!”

“Uh, how did I upset you?”

Looking puzzled, Ruirui said: “You all are big liars, and don’t keep your promises, sob sob~”

As she spoke, tears began to roll from Ruirui’s big eyes, and she started to sob.

As Chen Jie was about to say something, Su Yunjin walked out and said, “Husband, don’t mind her. Let her cry if she wants to!”

“Brother-in-law, look at your own wife!”

“You should do something about her!”

Ruirui got even angrier. Sitting on the little stool, she kicked her little legs.

Chen Jie laughed, “Alright, alright, the town hasn’t been lively recently. When it gets lively in a few days, we’ll take you. Be good, Ruirui, okay?”

“Sob sob...”

Ruirui felt even more wronged, not even her brother-in-law was speaking up for her!

*These two, ganging up to bully me!*

Su Yunjin said, “Don’t bother with her, husband. We’ve spoiled her too much lately. By the way, husband, what about the Yu family affair?”

“Oh, no problem, Uncle Zhong said he’d handle it, and even gave us a fish!”

Chen Jie handed the fish to Su Yunjin.

Su Yunjin took the fish and said, “Always bothering Uncle Zhong. Husband, I have one hundred cents here. You should take it to buy some snacks for Uncle Zhong tomorrow. He’s helped us so much; we may not have much money, but we should at least show some appreciation.”

“Oh, I know, wife, but you keep the money. I still have some.”

Chen Jie still had three or four taels of silver; even if Su Yunjin didn’t mention it, he knew to buy something.

But the fact that Su Yunjin reminded him,

made him very happy.

As the saying goes: A virtuous wife ensures a man doesn’t indulge in reckless things!

A good assistant at home isn’t just about looks!

When it comes to how one conducts themselves, one should understand the ways of the world, even if not perfectly versed in every facet.

Only this truly aids the man.

Chen Jie initially wanted to prepare the fish, but his wife wouldn’t allow it since their last conversation.

Su Yunjin wouldn’t let Chen Jie cook.

*In the noble sense, a gentleman stays out of the kitchen!*

Actually, Chen Jie knew she worried that others seeing it would cause him to lose face.

Preparing the carp wasn’t hard.

Chen Jie originally wanted to make sweet and sour carp to eat, but there wasn’t any sugar at home, and his wife couldn’t bear to use oil for frying. Ultimately, they had to stew the carp.

The tough days had just started to improve.

His wife still held onto her old habits.

The fish was soon stewed, and the aroma filled the air as they cooked a pot of mixed rice with sorghum and millet for better taste.

Meanwhile, outside, Ruirui, who was crying sorrowfully,

sniffed the air and looked toward the kitchen, thinking it smelled nice!

With the fish and rice ready, they served it at the dining table. Su Yunjin called, “Ruirui, time to eat!”

Ruirui immediately turned her head to the side.

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

“I’m not eating!”

Ruirui’s attitude was firm,* couldn’t they see she was angry? She wouldn’t be appeased without being coaxed!*

“Fine, don’t eat then. Husband, let’s eat.”

Su Yunjin pulled Chen Jie into the house.

Chen Jie looked at the sulking Ruirui and found it amusing, just like himself as a child.

Su Yunjin and Chen Jie sat at the table to eat the fish. Ruirui waited for a long time but nobody tended to her, so she turned and looked at the house, discovering no one paid her any attention.

She moved the little stool closer to the doorway, sat for a while, then moved it further inside, soon sitting inside the house altogether.

Su Yunjin glanced at her, she made a ‘humph’ and turned her head away from her sister.

As proud as a little swan, and then no one paid her any attention!

Her little lips pouted, and her brows furrowed.

Su Yunjin and Chen Jie exchanged a glance, and Su Yunjin placed a piece of fish roe in Chen Jie’s bowl, saying,

“Husband, try the fish roe.”

“Hmm.”

Chen Jie glanced at Ruirui, seeing her swallow hard, pretending to be strong, and couldn’t help but chuckle.

He tossed the fish roe into his mouth, smacked his lips, and said, “Hmm, wife, this fish stew is really fragrant!”

“Tasty, huh? Husband, eat more.”

Su Yunjin said, placing another piece of fish belly on his plate.

Ruirui finally couldn’t resist, bashfully moved her little stool to the dining table.

With a flushed face, she said, “Is it good? Let me have a taste too...”

“Really tasty!”

...

Watching Ruirui act like this, both Chen Jie and Su Yunjin laughed, but just then, a commotion arose outside.

Then someone called out, “Jiu Si, are you home?”