CHAPTER 47: CHAPTER 47: COMMOTION

Since childhood, Qin’s father had lost his mother. After marrying Qin’s mother, the Old Lady Zhen treated him very well, and when Old Master Zhen was alive, he also helped him a lot, so Qin’s father respected Old Master Zhen and Old Lady Zhen from the bottom of his heart.

After Qin’s father finished speaking, he took the lead in walking out, and everyone else followed suit. Qin’s mother was the last to leave. After saying a few more words to Old Lady Zhen, she brought out Zhen Qing and Zhen Wen as well...

As soon as Zhen Qing and Zhen Wen followed Qin’s mother out, all the ladies gathered around. The direct female relatives of the Zhen Family hadn’t been active in the social circle for several years, so their appearance now naturally drew considerable attention...

Some people who had been close to the Zhen Family in previous years, upon seeing the Zhen sisters, praised how much more beautiful they’ve grown.

As more people arrived, Qin’s mother, seeing that almost everyone was present, suggested starting the Zhua Zhou ceremony!

As the Zhua Zhou ceremony began, Old Lady Zhen also came out from the room. Watching Mianmian reaching out to grab things without picking anything up was adorably endearing.

Old Lady Zhen turned her head and laughed with Lady Zhen: "I wonder when we will have such happy events happening in our family?"

Lady Zhen replied: "We’re all back now, and Xun Wen’s marriage should be arranged soon. If everything goes smoothly, it won’t take long.

I’m not worried about Xun Wen’s marriage, but I’m concerned about Qing’er and Wen’er. Those two girls are quite headstrong."

Old Lady Zhen laughed: "Don’t worry; those two girls have plans of their own..."

Lady Zhen shook her head with a bitter smile, "Even if I’m worried, it’s no use! Those two girls have their own minds..."

"Little Mianmian, quickly give the things to mom..."

After grabbing here and there for a while, little Mianmian finally picked up her first item—the Jade Ruyi. Xiao Li saw this and excitedly urged her to give it to her...

Little Mianmian handed the Jade Ruyi to Xiao Li. Seeing Xiao Li’s excitement, she thought Xiao Li was playing with her, so she casually picked up another item and handed it to Xiao Li. Sometimes, she would also hand things to Qin Xiao or Qin’s mother...

In any case, each time she picked something up, the surrounding people would say something auspicious.

After the lively Zhua Zhou ceremony ended, everyone moved to the garden, which had been set up as a simple dining venue. Dishes after dishes were already laid on the tables...

Upon arriving at the garden, everyone started toasting and drinking...

While laughter and joy filled the garden, there was a commotion at the large iron gate of the villa...

Jiang Li and Fang Qing angrily shouted at Chen Shu, who was blocking the gate, "Chen, you’re just a gatekeeping dog, how dare you stop us...

Today, the Qin Family is hosting a first-year birthday banquet, and the two of us are legitimate elders. How dare you stop us...

What gives you the right to stop us?

You’re just a gatekeeping dog, are you greater than us, the owners of the house?"

Chen Shu was one of the first servants hired after Xue Ting married into the Qin Family. After Xue Ting passed away and Lin Jing entered the house, Chen Shu was displeased with Lin Jing’s ways. When Qin’s father moved out of the old house, he left with them.

Now in his sixties, Chen Shu had long retired. He usually spent his days trimming the flowers in the villa, sometimes playing chess with Qin’s father...

With today’s Qin Family banquet, Chen Shu knew that people from the other two branches would certainly come to cause trouble, so he specially came to guard the gate. He was the most experienced at sending away those from the two branches.

Chen Shu looked at the two opposite him with disdain and said, "I am a gatekeeping dog, but I know which gate I’m guarding.

Whose dog I am?

Whom I should bite?

The two of you have suffered setbacks from me more than once or twice. Are you sure you want to keep standing here? If you continue standing, I can’t guarantee you’ll still have any face left later."

Jiang Li and Fang Qing were livid and just about to argue when the car door behind them opened, and a shaky leg was extended first, followed by another leg...

Seeing this, Jiang Li and Fang Qing hurried over to help...

It was Lin Jing, already gravely ill, who got off the car. With the support of Jiang Li and Fang Qing, she slowly walked up to Chen Shu, "Chen Fu, you’re indeed a loyal dog, guarding this gate for decades without change. I just wonder if you can guard it today...

I am already a dying person; living a day longer or shorter doesn’t matter to me.

But today is the first birthday of the only little princess over generations of the Qin Family. If I were to die here on such a good day, what do you think would happen?"

Chen Shu frowned upon hearing this and was about to speak but was interrupted by a cool, indifferent voice, "Nothing would happen... because you won’t die."

As the voice fell, Qin’s mother walked out from behind the gate with Xiao Li...

As soon as Jiang Li and company started making a scene, Qin’s mother was informed and intended to bring Xiao Li over to recognize Jiang Li and Fang Qing so that she wouldn’t be tricked by them when meeting them outside on another day because of a lack of familiarity.

Unexpectedly, when they got closer, they found Lin Jing was also present and was there threatening Chen Shu.

Seeing Qin’s mother emerge, Lin Jing cursed inwardly, almost managing to get inside.

As Qin’s mother said, she wasn’t willing to die at all; the more her body felt weak, the more she wanted to live. Earlier, she just meant to threaten Chen Fu a bit.

After coldly retorting, Qin’s mother said to Chen Shu, "Chen Shu, since no more people are coming, just close the gate, and come inside to join the fun with us..."

Saying this, she led Xiao Li and Chen Shu away, leaving Lin Jing and her daughters-in-law outside.

After watching the whole scenario, Xiao Li suddenly felt that Qin’s mother was incredibly cool!

When they were in S City, Qin’s mother had said that with her around, she wouldn’t let Xiao Li be wronged, and Xiao Li now believed it.

The Qin’s mother in S City and the Qin’s mother in B City were entirely two different personas; one was like a neighborly aunt, while the other was a queen exuding full aura.

As they walked back together, Qin’s mother noticed Xiao Li’s bright eyes looking at her and smiled, "Little Li, were you impressed by Mom?"

Xiao Li smiled, "Yes, Mom, you were truly amazing."

Qin’s mother covered her mouth and laughed, "Hahaha... Well, did you get a clear look just now? Learn from it; if anyone dares to mess with you outside, just stand up to them."

Xiao Li nodded with a smile, "Yes, Mom, since you taught me personally, I will certainly grasp the essence...

Don’t worry, Mom!"

In B City, Xiao Li indeed had a lot to learn. After all, in her past life, she had no experience living in the aristocratic circle of B City, so everything naturally had to be learned.

But Xiao Li wasn’t afraid. With a second chance at life, what harm is there in learning as she moves forward?

Life can’t possibly be worse than in her previous life!

As the three were walking, they had only taken a couple of steps when a loud crash came from behind them at the iron gate. Qin’s mother and Xiao Li turned to look, and saw Lin Jing playing dead, lying on the ground next to the iron gate...

Jiang Li and Fang Qing knelt beside her, one tearfully crying "Mom," while the other was pointing at and cursing Qin’s mother and the others...