Chapter 228 - A Person Without Moral Integrity
“Aunt Mu, why haven't you joined us to meet Sifa? How much longer do we have to wait for breakfast?”
In the dining hall, Hee Meier's impatience had finally reached its peak, having waited since eight o'clock.
“Very well, madame.”
Aunt Mu rushed to the scene. Ever since Shang Cijie returned, she had been following him anxiously, fearing that failing to place herself correctly would displease Hee Meier.
“There's no need for us to delay breakfast just because Third Brother is joining us, is there?”
Besides, when did our family adopt such a practice? Typically, they had their individual meals before getting on with their day's work. Today, Mom seemed to be doing this just to provoke Xiaojie. It's truly never-ending! I thought this matter would have been settled five years ago, but it seems Mom still can't accept Xiaojie's presence.
Mu Xiaoxiao's stomach growled in hunger. After waiting for half an hour, she was already exhausted from waiting.
“What's the matter? Your friend has returned. You're neglecting your own mother!” Hee Meier coldly reproached Mu Xiaoxiao.
Why pick a fight with me? I'm only speaking the truth!
“I care a lot for Xiaojie, but it doesn't mean I'm neglecting you! Why do you always single out Xiaojie? With a grandson now, shouldn't you be happy?”
Initially, I thought that with Mingming here, Mom would somewhat come to terms with it. But it seems nothing has changed. What should I do to make Mom accept Xiaojie?
“A grandson? Who's to say if it's Sifa's child? Should I be expected to accept any random child brought here as Sifa's? You think I have to accept it just because someone casually brought a child?” Hee Meier retorted.
Mu Xiaoxiao was angered by this remark, “Are you implying that Xiaojie gave birth to the child? Is that what you think of Xiaojie?” Mu Xiaoxiao defended her friend, unhappy with the insinuation.
“Someone who knows how to have a good time. What kind of morality does he possess? Did we invite him to our house? Did I plead with him to come? In the past, we could have easily resolved this small issue, but it was all because of your father and daughter's commotion that it became so complicated.”
“What's wrong with a person?” Why are you saying that someone lacks moral integrity? What do you mean by ‘no big deal, no big deal, no big deal'? It was your son who initially coerced others into doing such things; it was his fault first. It's okay if you don't talk about him, but are you still blaming Xiaojie? Xiaojie is still just a child.”
“Ha! Can someone who knows about dragon and phoenix climbing really be considered a child?” Hee Meier sneered.
This is so frustrating!
“Darling,” Xiao Ming held Mu Xiaoxiao's hand, signaling her to stop.
“Do you think I want to argue!? I just want to have breakfast. Is that wrong?”
Mu Xiaoxiao also felt unfairly treated. She hadn't said anything offensive. She simply wanted to eat and head to work, but it had turned into a confrontation with Hee Meier.
Xiao Ming understood that Mu Xiaoxiao didn't intend to cause trouble deliberately. He didn't want their relationship to be strained. If this continued, it wouldn't benefit Shang Cijie, and it might lead to unnecessary animosity towards him.
“Auntie, please don't be upset. Xiaoxiao didn't mean to argue with you, so let's calm down!”
Elina supported Hee Meier's shoulder, encouraging her to cool off.
Regardless of whom she argued with, she simply wanted to be a good person.
“Insincere.” Mu Xiaoxiao had a deep-seated resentment towards Elina due to her nature, regardless of what she did.
A flicker of anger briefly flashed in Elina's eyes, but she refrained from getting angry at Mu Xiaoxiao because she was Mu Sifa's sister.
This little girl is as troublesome as ever. I've never wronged her, so why does she keep making things difficult for me? It's quite unpleasant.
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