CHAPTER 380: CHAPTER 314: THE LONGER YOU LIVE, THE MORE ODDITIES YOU’LL SEE.

Qin Mei watched her eldest sister-in-law walk out and stood there, feeling somewhat conflicted... Should she follow her?

Mainly, she was worried.

But on second thought, if she did follow, it seemed she would be of no help beyond causing more trouble.

With that realization, she dismissed the idea of following along.

Still, she decided to first secure the door before anything else.

However, she didn’t venture far.

She simply sat in the courtyard... That way, when her aunt and eldest sister-in-law returned, she could open the door immediately.

Madam Rong had already arrived at the Li Family’s house.

Since it was a large compound... Several households lived inside, a mixed dwelling, thus the main gate was left open and was never closed.

Madam Rong entered without bothering to knock or announce her presence.

"Li Juan... You come out here..."

Rong Yan’s family had an early dinner, but others... that wasn’t necessarily the case, especially for those who worked and often got off work late.

When everyone gathered for dinner, many had their evening meals late.

Due to the hot weather, compounded by the fact that not every household could afford the luxury of electric fans, people generally ate their evening meals in the courtyard... right in front of their own doors.

So, when Madam Rong came over, bellowing with such fury, many people turned to look at her... Some even recognized Madam Rong.

The Li Family was also dining. Li Juan had just returned home drenched and before she could explain the situation, she had gone inside to change clothes.

Now, seeing Madam Rong call out Li Juan with such an angry expression, Mother Li was displeased.

She associated her daughter’s drenched appearance with the possibility that it was Madam Rong’s doing.

At this thought, she neglected her meal and stood up.

"Did you splash water on my daughter Li Juan?"

Madam Rong quickly admitted to the act, "Yes, I splashed her because she deserved it. If she hadn’t run fast, I would have doused her in urine and feces."

The people who were eating: ...

They were immediately disgusted.

Their appetites were affected in an instant.

Those who were a bit more sensitive... almost vomited.

Now, not only was Mother Li angry, but the other members of the Li Family who were dining were also very angry.

Li Juan had three elder brothers, all married ones... add to that the three sister-in-laws and their respective children, the family was quite prosperous.

They stood together united, eyes glaring... the air of intimidation was palpable.

"How can you talk like that, you old hag?" the eldest brother of the Li Family burst out furiously.

One characteristic of their family was that the parents doted on their daughter, and the brothers cherished their sister.

As for the sisters-in-law... better left unsaid, as none of them were foolish enough to dote on a sister-in-law.

However, they couldn’t afford to offend the pampered little sister-in-law.

Honestly, seeing the beloved youngest sister come home soaked to the bone, they inwardly rejoiced, feeling capable of eating an extra bowl of rice.

Madam Rong, being called an old hag, was not going to tolerate that and instantly snapped back, "Who are you calling an old hag? Are you blind? If your eyes are just for show, then you might as well gouge them out."

"And besides, it’s Li Juan I’m looking for. What’s a grown man like you jumping out for?"

"I am Li Juan’s elder brother. You insult my sister, am I not supposed to do anything about it?" The eldest brother of the Li Family was named Li Shi, a tall and sturdy figure, indeed looking very solid.

When he glared angrily, it was enough to instill fear in ordinary people.

Of course, Madam Rong was no ordinary person.

She immediately glared back, "So, you are her elder brother! No wonder she’s gone astray; it seems to run in the family!"

Her words filled the Li Family with hatred and rage.

Especially the three Li brothers, who all rushed up to Madam Rong’s face.

This startled everyone... were they about to start a fight?

It also scared the three Li sisters-in-law quite a bit; they all knew this auntie. Her daughter was remarkable... not only had she married well, but she also had money.

Living in such a big, two-entry quadrangle courtyard.

Her son-in-law’s house was the Qin Family.

These were people they couldn’t afford to offend... unlike their men and parents-in-law, who were completely thoughtless.

So, one by one, they ran to hold back their husbands.

"Li Shi, don’t be impulsive..."

"Li Xing... you can’t hit anyone..."

"Li Hai, why are you being so rash? This auntie is here for your sister."

They were scared to death.

If their men offended her because of their sister-in-law’s issue, they were definitely not going to be happy about it.

So, they absolutely couldn’t let their men do something stupid.

"My sister is such a sweet and kind person. If she’s bullied, shouldn’t I as her brother take care of it? Don’t hold me back; let go at once..."

Third Sister-in-law Li didn’t dare let go.

Hitting someone was no small matter.

Besides, it’s one thing for a man to fight another man, but to hit an older woman... would that be something to be proud of?

She turned her head to look at the unmoving mother-in-law and shouted, "Mom, why are you just standing there? If Li Juan has caused trouble, do you want her brothers to be blamed for assaulting someone?"

Not to mention the Qin Family’s power, but just considering that auntie’s daughter alone... based on the incident that afternoon, she was incredibly formidable.

If she found out that they had hit her mother,

Their house might just get flipped over by that woman.

Mother Li was not pleased with her daughter-in-law’s words.

She walked over with a gloomy face, "Do you even know how to talk? What do you mean Li Juan has caused trouble? She’s your biological sister-in-law. It’s one thing that you usually don’t care for Juanjuan, but now you’re going so far as to turn against your own family. Whose son-in-law are you, exactly?"

Third Sister-in-law Li was very unhappy, "I’m the daughter-in-law of the Li Family, Li Hai’s wife, and I’m also the mother of my children. Therefore, I cannot just watch my husband make a mistake. Mom, I don’t think this auntie is unreasonable. Since she’s here for Li Juan, then let Li Juan come out and explain herself."

Mother Li, hearing her words, became furious, "What nonsense are you spouting? Li Hai is Juanjuan’s third brother. If trouble comes knocking, isn’t it the duty of a brother to resolve it?"

The other neighboring families were used to Mother Li’s way of thinking.

Because they had seen it many times; the Li Family members were somewhat eccentric – the sons didn’t care for their daughters, the father didn’t care for his own children and daughter-in-law but was extremely indulgent with his sister.

Third Sister-in-law Li was fuming with anger, but at the same time, she didn’t want to let go.

At this moment, Mother Li started cursing again, "Li San, if your wife can’t stand your sister, do you feel the same way?"

"Mom, I don’t," Li San... that is, Li Hai, turned his head and pushed his wife away.

Madam Rong: ...

She had figured it out.

These three daughters-in-law weren’t foolish at all, but the mother and brothers... they were just complete blockheads.