CHAPTER 1373: CHAPTER 1373: IT’S USELESS FOR OTHERS TO COVET, I BELONG TO YOU

Luo Qiao ran over with a playful smile: "Brother Chen, from now on, just wait in the car. Don’t stand outside."

Lu Yichen reached out and adjusted her collar a little, speaking indulgently: "Why?"

Luo Qiao pouted and playfully pushed him: "I’ll tell you once we’re in the car."

As Lu Yichen started the car, he reflected for a moment but couldn’t figure out if he had done something wrong.

Once the car was on the road, he took a glance at Luo Qiao: "Wife, I didn’t do anything wrong, right?"

Luo Qiao burst into laughter: "No, you didn’t. It’s just that you looked too handsome standing outside—I’m afraid others might get ideas."

When he heard this, Lu Yichen felt secretly pleased but slightly embarrassed. He reached out and scratched his nose: "Even if they do, it’s pointless. I’m yours."

Luo Qiao laughed and patted Lu Yichen on the shoulder: "Hmm, I like hearing that."

Just as they were about to arrive, Big Sister-in-law Wang Xiaoxin’s call came in. She informed them that they had already arrived and were scoping out the situation nearby.

When they got there, Big Brother and Big Sister-in-law were waiting at the gate of the government family compound.

Luo Qiao got out of the car and walked up to Wang Xiaoxin: "Big Sister-in-law, been waiting long?"

Wang Xiaoxin shook her head: "Not really. We were just asking around nearby."

Wang Xiaoxin’s expression wasn’t looking too good. She hadn’t expected her cousin to behave like this—just moving her lips a bit and saying those things had caused a lot of trouble for her little brother-in-law’s family.

Once everyone was gathered, Wang Xiaoxin led the group toward her cousin’s house, which was not far away in a single-story building. As they reached the street corner, they saw Cousin He Anmei chatting idly with neighbors.

She happened to be boasting about going on a trip to Mount Tai, and the four stood there waiting for her to finish her smug storytelling.

Only then did Wang Xiaoxin speak up: "Since Cousin seems to be doing so well financially, how about repaying the money borrowed from our family years ago?"

When the people nearby heard this, they turned their heads to look.

He Anmei stared dumbfounded at her younger cousin standing outside the crowd, stammering: "Cous– Cous– Cousin, w– why are you here?"

Wang Xiaoxin replied: "I heard Cousin’s been flush with cash lately, even taking the whole family on trips, so I came specifically to ask for the money you borrowed from me years ago and still haven’t repaid."

He Anmei panicked: "Cousin, don’t believe rumors. If I had money, I would’ve repaid you long ago."

Wang Xiaoxin chuckled softly: "But didn’t you just say so? Did I mishear?"

He Anmei’s face turned red: "Cousin, I was just making idle chit-chat—it shouldn’t be taken seriously."

Wang Xiaoxin let out a light "Oh": "Then which parts are real, and which parts are false?"

He Anmei stammered awkwardly: "Oh, I was just talking nonsense. Come, come, come, let’s go back to the house and sit."

Wang Xiaoxin brushed off her hand: "Do you know how much trouble your so-called nonsense has caused for others?"

He Anmei saw that her cousin wasn’t giving her any face in front of so many people and got a little angry herself: "Wang Xiaoxin, what’s your problem? Are you here just to pick a fight?"

Wang Xiaoxin pressed further: "You told the neighbors that most of the expenses for the Mount Tai trip were covered by you. Where’s your shame?"

When He Anmei heard this, her heart sank: "Did Lu Yiting overhear something and tell the family about it?"

Feeling uneasy, she darted her eyes around: "It’s no big deal—who paid doesn’t matter. Going on a trip is all about having fun."

Luo Qiao couldn’t help thinking that her Big Sister-in-law’s cousin really had some thick skin.

Wang Xiaoxin chuckled softly: "Cousin, you’ve really got nerve. But I just want to know—how much money did you actually chip in for my little sister-in-law’s trip to Mount Tai?"

Upon hearing this, He Anmei felt certain that Lu Yiting had informed the family and was a bit displeased: "Lu Yiting really? Such a trivial matter, and she had to go back home gossiping? What kind of person is she?"

Luo Qiao retorted mockingly: "Someone who got bullied isn’t allowed to say something when they go home? Your logic is truly bizarre."

He Anmei turned to look at Luo Qiao: "Who are you to meddle in my business?"

Luo Qiao stepped forward: "I’m Lu Yiting’s Second Sister-in-law. Who do you think you’re trying to boss around?"

Feeling a bit panicked, He Anmei remembered hearing about Lu Yiting’s Second Sister-in-law, said to be a tough character, although this was their first meeting: "Don’t do anything reckless."

Luo Qiao couldn’t be bothered arguing with someone so shameless: "As long as you cooperate properly, I naturally won’t go overboard. But if you start spouting nonsense, don’t blame me."

With that, she returned to stand beside Lu Yichen. After all, this was Big Sister-in-law’s cousin, so it was best to let Big Sister-in-law handle it.

Only then did He Anmei notice the men standing behind her cousin—her cousin’s husband and his younger brother. Her mind buzzed, and suddenly everything felt wrong. She had only been exaggerating a bit, trying to make others envious, but now she had somehow alarmed the Lu Family brothers.

At that moment, she realized the gravity of the situation.

She tentatively asked: "Cousin, can we talk about this back at the house?"