Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 850: Chapter 850: Don’t Push It Too Far

Jiang Jingya somewhat looked down on Duan Zhuangyu. One would assume that coming from a scholarly family, she should be knowledgeable and well-behaved. But she didn’t inherit her father’s refined demeanor and instead took after her mother.

She wasn’t particularly malicious, but she always managed to disrupt the mood and diligent efforts. After all, no matter what she said, her opinions were rarely valued or adopted, thus making everyone uncomfortable.

Because of her actions, Huo Gaodi often reprimanded her, yet she remained unfazed, acting as if everything was just fine afterward.

Even her father, Duan Wenchang, often lectured her, but despite agreeing nicely in front of him, she would forget everything as soon as she turned around.

Therefore, Jiang Jingya never took seriously anything she said, because there was no point.

Gao Ruyi directly poured a cup of tea and brought it over: "Auntie Jiang, freshly brewed tea."

Duan Zhuangyu glanced sideways: "Brown-noser."

Apart from Huo Gaodi beside her, no one else heard this remark.

Huo Gaodi turned to her: "Don’t go too far."

Thinking: You’re not filial and yet won’t allow others to be filial; to you, it’s all just flattery. So unreasonable.

Duan Zhuangyu saw that Huo Gaodi was truly angry and stopped speaking.

Huo Weiyu noticed her third brother temporarily suppressing the third sister-in-law, a curve appeared at the corner of her lips: Definitely needs disciplining; can’t stay peaceful for a single day, always looking for trouble without any ability to achieve things.

Gao Ruyi offered another cup of tea to her father-in-law, Huo Shanhe, before sitting beside her husband, Huo Qianjin.

She then reminded her eldest daughter: "Xiaopan, keep an eye on your siblings, don’t let them mess with the flowers your grandma planted."

After all, there is a history.

Huo Xiaopan responded: "Okay, Mom."

Huo Shanhe asked his eldest daughter, "Weiyu, will Fuchang come over today?"

Huo Weiyu nodded: "Today they’re doing a mid-month inventory, he might come later."

Huo Qianjin suitably chimed in: "My brother said he’s picking up my sister-in-law and they’ll arrive later."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingya couldn’t help but ask: "Isn’t Xiaonan’s due date this month?"

Gao Ruyi replied: "Yes."

Jiang Jingya took a sip of tea: "Once she arrives, we should discuss whether we as family should visit Xiaonan once more before the birth to prevent the Zhang Family from neglecting her."

Just as she finished speaking, there were sounds from outside the door, as Huo Weidong and his wife Gui Hongmei entered, followed by Huo Family’s eldest grandson, Huo Xiaodong.

Jiang Jingya got up and headed to the kitchen: "Auntie Zhang, there are quite a few people today, are there enough dishes?"

Auntie Zhang continued with her work without stopping: "I’ve soaked plenty of dried ingredients earlier."

Jiang Jingya saw Auntie Zhang had already planned things, so didn’t worry further: "That’s good."

At this moment, Gao Ruyi and Gui Hongmei entered: "Auntie Zhang, we’re here to help."

Auntie Zhang quickly blocked them with her arm: "There’s still some time before the meal, I’ve almost prepared everything here, I can manage, you don’t need to lend a hand."

She had been with the Huo Family for many years, naturally knowing that today everyone returned to discuss Old Four Jingrui’s wedding, different from usual days.

The two saw everything was mostly prepared as Auntie Zhang said, just the cooking left.

So, they didn’t insist, and followed Jiang Jingya back to the living room.

Huo Gaodi glanced at Duan Zhuangyu, feeling exhausted.

Duan Zhuangyu seemed to understand his meaning: "Your sister didn’t move either, don’t always make me be like them. Besides, isn’t Auntie Zhang responsible for cooking? If everyone does it, then what’s her role?"

Huo Gaodi saw her looking so justified that he really didn’t know what to say.