Capítulo 1549: Chapter 1549: Some things cannot be obtained just by envy

Luo Xudong said plainly, “Even though we’re all part of the Luo Family, we’re not mass-produced, so it’s impossible for everyone to be the same. I can’t be what you hope, and you can’t do what others can. Some things can’t be obtained just by envying; I’m only trying to make you face reality.”

Song Shiya saw that Shang Jie was about to say something more and glanced towards the elderly couple’s room. “There are guests at home; if you have something to say, go to your room.”

Feeling embarrassed today, Shang Jie got up and walked upstairs.

Song Shiya pointed at Luo Xudong and said, “How old are you? Do you know what day it is today? The both of you are really impressive!”

Song Shiya thought, fortunately, Father-in-law called Wenxiu and Wensheng into the bedroom to talk, and Cai Yijia went into the kitchen with Mother-in-law, while Qin Haifeng took the kids out to play football in the yard.

Otherwise, this would really be embarrassing.

Shang Jie regretted it as soon as she went upstairs. Now the family probably disapproves of her, especially the couple Luo Qiao and Lu Yichen. How would they get along in the future?

As she was feeling conflicted, the door was pushed open.

Shang Jie turned to see it was Luo Xudong. “Xudong, I was wrong, don’t be mad at me.”

“Shang Jie, our life is getting better and better, yet you’ve learned to throw tantrums now. Don’t forget how we got these good days. If you’re tired of them, just tell me, and I’ll grant your wish.”

Hearing Luo Xudong’s words, Shang Jie panicked, worried that Luo Xudong would be fed up with her from then on, and that their marriage would fall apart.

She reached out to hold Luo Xudong’s arm. “Xudong, I just lost my head for a moment and said something inappropriate. Please forgive me. I’ll go down and apologize to Qiaoqiao and Yichen later, okay?”

Luo Xudong shook her hand off and sat on the chair. “Ever since Qiaoqiao returned to the Luo Family, she’s done a lot for everyone. We owe these good days to her as well. Not being grateful is one thing, but you going out of your way to cause trouble? I really think you lost your head.”

With her head down, Shang Jie said, “I didn’t do it on purpose, I just envied them a little, so I said those words. I really don’t have any issues with Qiaoqiao and Yichen.”

Shang Jie was truly scared. She was just feeling a bit jealous and didn’t know how she ended up saying such untimely words.

Upstairs, Shang Jie continued to explain.

Downstairs, Song Shiya walked over to Luo Qiao. “Qiaoqiao, Yichen, don’t take what your cousin-in-law said to heart. She probably just had a spat with your cousin, envying you both and said those things.”

Luo Qiao smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Aunt Song. We know what kind of person our cousin-in-law is. In the future, Cousin will just need to do more romantic things to cheer her up.”

Everyone in the living room laughed, and the atmosphere lightened up again.

After a while, Luo Xudong and Shang Jie finally came downstairs. Without needing prompting from Luo Xudong, Shang Jie walked over to Luo Qiao and Lu Yichen. “Qiaoqiao, Yichen, I was wrong. I spoke without thinking and used inappropriate words, affecting everyone’s mood. As an apology, Xudong and I will treat everyone to karaoke tonight.”

Luo Qiao laughed. “See, the consequence of speaking without thinking is a monetary penalty.”

Seeing Luo Qiao didn’t hold a grudge, Shang Jie finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She then turned and apologized to both Luo Jialin and his wife as well as Luo Jiayue and her husband, finally putting the matter to rest.

The kids, upon hearing they were going to karaoke, couldn’t contain their excitement and clamored to go early.

Zhou Guifang came out with Cai Yijia, carrying freshly washed strawberries, only to see the children dancing with joy.

Luo Zitong ran over. “Great-grandma, can we have dinner early?”

Luo Zitong was raised by Zhou Guifang from a young age, naturally receiving a lot of love. “Alright, then let’s eat early so you can head to karaoke sooner.”

Luo Zitong gave Great-grandma a kiss. “Great-grandma is the best.”

Zhou Guifang smiled even wider. “You really know how to make Great-grandma happy.”

Perhaps because she felt guilty about her previous wrongdoing, Shang Jie was quite proactive now, volunteering to start preparing the dinner.

The dumplings were ready-made; they just needed a few side dishes. Many hands make light work, so within half an hour, the food was ready and on the table.

They finally called out to the people still chatting in the bedroom.