As the people in the ward hadn't yet reacted, Shen Meng and Lu Zhenping had already walked out. Bai Yan was the first to react, his chest heaving with anger.

"Hmph, why aren't you talking now? Weren't you just rattling on nonstop earlier? Why are you silent now? Aunt, it's one thing for others not to believe in Sister-in-law, but why don't you? Do you know how much Zhenping respects and loves his wife? For all these years he's been in the military, Sister-in-law has been managing everything at home. He may be successful in the army, but is it easy for a military family? You said all these years you've been thinking of Zhenping, my dad, and our entire family have been supporting Zhenping, hoping that for our sake, you two could sit down and have a good talk, share a meal. After all these years of effort, it was finally about to pay off. This time, he brought Sister-in-law over sincerely, and look at how you treated them, it's really disgusting. Aunt, I advise you not to say you miss Zhenping anymore. Just let it be, pretend you never gave birth to him, it's better that way."

After saying that, Bai Yan walked out immediately, fearing that if he stayed another second in the ward, he wouldn't be able to control himself and might slap Yuan Niannian.

"Dad, Mom hasn't been feeling well these past few days. She's been coughing since this morning; let's go back first. Cousin Zhenping and Sister-in-law are probably also very upset. I'll go see them later. This matter has nothing to do with our Bai Family; it's a result of Yuan Niannian's own actions, and how it gets handled is their Yuan Family's business."

"Wuwuwu, I, I just saw her sitting at the ward door eating an apple by herself, and not being warm to Mom, nor taking good care of Brother Zhenping. I was just... wuwuwu, I was wrong, Dad, Mom, Uncle, I'm sorry, I'm truly sorry, I apologize, I am willing to kneel to Shen Meng. As long as she can forgive me, I'll do anything she wants. It's all my fault today, I shouldn't have said those things in a moment of anger. Mom, Dad, you can scold me!"

"Sister Shanshan, how can you say that, are you siding with that outsider? Even if my sister's words are harsh, you know she has been waiting for Lu Zhenping for so many years, it's natural to lose control for a moment. We are the real family here. If it weren't for my mom holding onto a bit of mother-son sentiment, ask anyone in this room, would any of us want to see him?"

"You, you shut up, Siping, how can you talk about your brother like that."

"Shuyu."

Everyone was startled by Yuan Guoming's exclamation and turned to look at Bai Shuyu lying on the hospital bed, all overcome with anxiety.

Yuan Siping hesitated, not daring to step forward, unable to look at Bai Shuyu.

"Brother, Brother, can you help me? I didn't do it on purpose just now. Shen Meng is my daughter-in-law. If I wasn't satisfied with her, I wouldn't have prepared gifts, right? Brother, wuwuwu, Zhenping just started to talk to me calmly, if he really never speaks to me again, how will I live!"

"Mom, hasn't it been enough that you've thought about him for so many years? I've been with you along with brother, sister, and dad all these years. Why can't you see, why do you always think about him?"

Yuan Siping clenched his fists and said angrily, wanting to endure but seeing his mom's sad look made his heart ache as well.

Commander Bai sighed and patted Bai Shuyu's hand.

"Shuyu, you're the youngest daughter in the Bai Family. If it weren't for that year you went to the countryside, you wouldn't have suffered those hardships. Mom, Dad, and Brother truly feel for you. But little sister, what fault has Zhenping, or Shen Meng, ever done? At this age, you have both a son and a daughter. Let it go. If you really want what's best for Zhenping and Shen Meng, try not to disturb them in the future. Don't force it. You can see from your family alone, they won't accept Zhenping and are even more reluctant toward his wife. Don't forget, Zhenping is now the director of a provincial public security department, and Shen Meng has been a county secretary general. Neither is an easy person to push around, nor a fool, little sister."

Bai Shuyu listened to her brother's words, tears falling like drops, while Yuan Guoming glanced at her in pain, gently rubbing her back constantly.

Bai Shan glanced with some disgust at Yuan Niannian's pretentious act. If it weren't for her, today wouldn't have been so awkward.

Commander Bai restrained his daughter on the verge of exploding and led their children out of the ward, turning his gaze to Yuan Niannian only when they reached the door.

"Nian Nian, for the sake of your late parents, I can pretend today's incident didn't happen, but next time you see Shen Meng, I hope you act politely. Adult matters should stay with the adults; involving the children is too much. I remember your grandpa and grandma are still alive, make some time to see them."

Yuan Niannian turned pale, almost unable to stand, thinking she might be sent away.

"Uncle, I, I know I was wrong, next time when I see Mr. Shen..."

"What Mr. Shen, that's my sister-in-law, your sister-in-law, what stubbornness are you putting on, nearly thirty years old, who are you pretending to be an innocent ingenue for, crying cat's tears at nothing. Are you made of swill, assuming no one knows? You're unmarried because those several guys caught your eye, and one after another, they dumped you, now expressing loyalty to Zhenping as if you've lied to yourself so well you believe it. Hmph, Aunt, Uncle, I don't care what you think, but if anyone dares to upset Zhenping or Shen Meng when they come to Shangjing, don't blame me for attacking them. Dad, let's go!"

With that, Bai Shan left with Commander Bai, followed by a whole bunch of people. The Bai Family, including several daughters-in-law, felt very disgusted with Yuan Niannian. Without Bai Shuyu being the Bai Family's grandaunt, no one would show her any kindness.

As for the Yuan Family, apart from Yuan Siping, they all felt very dissatisfied with Yuan Niannian, especially Yuan Guoming. He had convinced himself to have a good conversation with Lu Zhenping today, but Yuan Niannian's provocation nearly burnt through his restraint.

"All of you leave, Guoming you too, I need to rest, to lie down properly for a while."

"Shuyu."

"Mom."

"Mom, I was wrong, I'm sorry. Can you forgive me, please forgive me? I will go apologize to Brother Zhenping and apologize to Shen... Sister-in-law, ok? Mom, please don't be mad at me, wuwuwu..."

"Guoming, take them all out. I want some peace and quiet. I have a heartache. Nian Nian, I am so disappointed in you this time. How could you say such things about Shen Meng, curse my grandchildren? I don't want to see you right now; seeing you reminds me of those words you said. It's like you're stabbing me right in the heart, all of you out, get out."

Yuan Niannian was about to kneel but was dragged out of the ward door by Yuan Family's eldest brother directly, feeling troubled as he thought back to ridiculing Shen Meng earlier, realizing it was he who couldn't see nor feel clearly.