Chapter 236: Chapter 236: Confused?
A day of marriage is worth a hundred days of gratitude!
Although Yuan Zhaodi was very annoyed with Mrs. Xiao Li now, she remembered their past affection and thought about the children. Yuan Zhaodi decided to make an effort to see if she could change her daughter-in-law’s disposition.
Mrs. Xiao Li had previously used tactics to handle Mrs. Zeng and now hoped to use the same method to manipulate Old Yuan and Yuan Yindi.
After all, as long as they cared about their reputation, they would have to send Yuan Bao back to her.
In this way, her goal would be achieved.
But what Mrs. Xiao Li didn’t expect was that Old Yuan wasn’t falling for it at all.
Moreover, what surprised Mrs. Xiao Li even more was that Old Yuan said she was not needed anymore, and her husband actually listened!
Mrs. Xiao Li looked at Yuan Zhaodi, whose face was gloomy, and her heart sank to the bottom of the lake.
She could tell that Yuan Zhaodi wasn’t just making empty threats. If she continued to resist and refused to admit her mistakes, she really would be dismissed.
Thud!
Mrs. Xiao Li fell to her knees, kneeling on the ground.
"Father, I was wrong!"
"Mother, I was wrong!"
Although she admitted to her mistakes with her words, Mrs. Xiao Li didn’t truly feel that way in her heart.
She still wanted to struggle a bit.
Unfortunately, Yuan Zhaodi didn’t give her the chance to struggle.
"Father, Mother, it was my fault for not teaching Shouhu to protect his mother, causing you to suffer grievances right on New Year’s Day. I apologize to you both!"
Yuan Zhaodi also knelt down.
Regarding the issue with Yuan Bao, Yuan Zhaodi lacked the courage.
At that time, he only thought of smoothing things over and didn’t want to argue with Mrs. Xiao Li.
Because in his heart, his daughter was just a little kid and might not even remember these events as she grew older.
But now, on the issue of Mrs. Xiao Li, Yuan Zhaodi finally showed some backbone.
His wife made a mistake, and he indeed held some responsibility.
Old Yuan looked at his son kneeling on the ground, sighed, and said, "Alright, get up."
"Thank you, Father!"
Only then did Yuan Zhaodi reach out to help Mrs. Xiao Li up, and they stood together.
Old Yuan looked at this muddle-headed fourth son, sighed again, waved his hand, and said, "Go home!"
There were some things Old Yuan originally wanted to say, but looking at his son and daughter-in-law’s expressions, he chose to remain silent.
After all, saying things that are useless are just idle words.
Because of Mrs. Xiao Li’s antics, the Yuan Family’s New Year’s Day was not very enjoyable.
"Father, don’t overthink. Fourth Brother and his wife are just confused for now; they will understand in the future!"
Yuan Pandi saw her father’s displeased expression and kindly advised him.
In response, Old Yuan glared at him and said, "Don’t talk about the fourth. Sort your own things out first!"
"Uh...?"
Yuan Pandi was instantly dumbfounded.
Well, he was no better than his fourth brother; they’re practically two peas in a pod.
"Old man, what does this have anything to do with the eldest?"
Mrs. Zeng saw her eldest son getting unjustly blamed and couldn’t help but defend him.
Old Yuan snorted and no longer bothered with Yuan Pandi.
Yuan Pandi scratched his head, wanting to leave but feeling embarrassed to speak up, while Yuan Wangdi, Yuan Laidi, and Yuan Yindi remained quietly seated to the side.
"Dad, Dad, Mom is calling you!"
Thankfully, someone intervened.
Yuan Shoucheng ran in from outside, loudly calling for Yuan Wangdi.
"Dad, Mom, I’m heading back to the room now!"
Yuan Wangdi made his escape, saved by his son.
Old Yuan watched as his second son left, smiled slightly, and said, "Alright, don’t linger here; leave if you want. Am I tying your legs down?"