Chapter 10 (1/2)

Grandpa Xue took a look at her, changed his usual disposition, and his tone was a bit bad, “What can you do here, you are a woman, and men are talking, you don’t have right to be here.”

Zhao’er was not upset, but a little aggrieved, she said, “The eldest aunt also stayed? She is not a woman? Besides, Gou’er doesn’t know what to say. If I don’t look at him, I’m afraid he will say something bad to annoy you.”

In fact, her implied meaning was just to say that she was afraid that Xue Tingxiang would be bullied by others, which was understood by everyone here.

Grandpa Xue stared at her, and now he really doubted that this thing was all made by her. Gou’er knew that but he was a speechless man. He didn’t go to the grave to cry before or after, but just did at this moment.

Thinking of all kinds of disobedience that the girl had done before, Grandpa Xue gradually felt disgusted. But he also knew that this was not the time to be angry, but to solve it.

“If you want to listen, just stay.” The tone was the same as before, but anyone could hear the dissatisfaction in his voice.

But Zhao’er couldn’t hear it, only standing by the side.

Seeing this, Mrs. Sun also dragged Xue Qinghuai not to leave.

“Since Zhao’er has been here, let’s stay and listen, too.” she smiled.

Grandpa Xue was immediately angry, “Since you all want to listen, just stay.”

So everyone stayed, including the four-year-old Maodan, and even Mrs. Zhou who was busy in the kitchen, also stayed in the name of cleaning the table.

There was only an oil lamp on the square table in the huge central room. The wick leaped, and everyone looked at Grandpa Xue. But all of a sudden, he did not know where to start. He looked around everyone’s faces, and finally fell on Xue Tingxiang.

“In fact, it’s not a big deal. I just want to talk about what the eldest brother said a few days ago that he would send his children to the School hall in town.”

Zhao’er was a little nervous. She couldn’t help but looked at Xue Tingxiang and then looked at Grandpa Xue.

The couple of the eldest wife were happy, because they knew it would be the case, and their silence for such a long time in this family was not in vain.

Xue Qingshan couldn’t hide his happy face. He looked at Xue Tingxiang sadly and pitifully, and then looked at other people. Finally, he fell on Xue Tingxiang.

“Gou’er, don’t be discouraged. You are still a lot worse than your brother, Juncai. Study with me for another two years, and then you will be sent to study in town, too.”

This kind of tone was really harsh at this time. There was a sneer on Zhao’er face, and she just wanted to say something while Xue Tingxiang pulled her back.

Xue Qingshan took all this into his eyes, and he was satirized in his heart. No matter how difficult it was to deal with Zhao’er, she could only embarrass people on small things, she didn’t play any role in any big event. He said to Zhao’er with a cold smile, “Zhao’er, don’t be angry. I know that you are proud and arrogant, but these are useless. Don’t you think?”

No one said anything in the room.

At this time, Grandpa Xue suddenly burst with anger and said, “Xue Qingshan, what do you say?”

Xue Qingshan said disapprovingly, “Dad, I’m trying to persuade Gou’er not to lose heart…”

Grandpa Xue’s beard was shaking. He pointed to him with a pipe bowl and said, “it’s not Juncai who will go to the town to study. It’s Gou’er!”

Everyone was shocked.

There was a moment of silence in the room. Soon Mrs. Zhao’s sharp voice broke the silence.

“Grandpa Xue, what’s your meaning that it’s not Juncai who will study in the town?”

Xue Qingshan also said, “Dad, are you confused and said wrongly?”

“I didn’t get confused or say anything wrong. It was Gou’er who will study in the town, not Juncai!”

After saying this, Grandpa Xue stopped talking and became spiritless. All people’s eyes were keeping looking on the faces of Xue Tingxiang and Xue Juncai back and forth surprisingly.

Xue Qingshan’s smile disappeared, and Mrs. Yang was shocked.

Xue Juncai’s handsome face flushed and said, “Grandpa…”

“Well, go back to room,” said Grandpa Xue, waving tiredly.

Therefore, everyone went back to room except but the family members of the eldest wife.

As soon as everyone came out of the central room, the people in it quarreled.

“Grandpa Xue, you should say it clearly. What’s the meaning that it’s Gou’er who will be sent to study in the town, not my Juncai?”

It was Mrs. Zhao voice.

There were also Xue Qingshan’s voice, which was mixed with Mrs. Yang’s aggrieved and sharp cry, and Grandpa Xue’s tired explanation.

There was no secret could be hidden under the same roof, so everyone knew what was going on.

In the morning of the next day, everyone got up.

But they were all spiritless, because they didn’t sleep well last night. Especially Mrs. Yang, her eyes were a little red and swollen. She must have cried.