Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 902 - 903: I Can’t Bear to Bully Her—No One Else Can Either

Sweeping his gaze over everyone seated, he continued, "Chuyunyi is the person Huo Jingrui has fallen for. I wouldn’t dare bully her; nor should anyone else. I’ll say it again: if anyone dares to stir up trouble for Yi’er, don’t blame me for flipping out."

Jiang Jingya knew why her son said this and naturally wouldn’t stop him, but today was his wedding day: "Alright, let’s not talk about such inauspicious things on a day of celebration."

These words made Huo Gaodi feel utterly humiliated.

He cast a harsh look at Duan Zhuangyu. Even though he had reminded her in the morning to watch her mouth, she still behaved as she pleased, with no regard for his or the children’s feelings.

Fine, very well.

It seems it’s time to think about their future — he was truly exhausted.

Yun glanced at Duan Zhuangyu, who was still playing innocent, and thought: If this continues, the good family might end up torn apart by you. It’s really hard to understand what goes on in that brain of yours.

Huo Xiaoqian might have realized her mother said something she shouldn’t have, and her eyes were filled with unease: "Grandma, my mom is pregnant, and she can’t always control her emotions."

Jiang Jingya reached out and touched Huo Xiaoqian’s head: "Grandma knows. You’re a child, don’t stress about adult matters. Take your brother and go find sister Xiaopan to play."

Although Huo Weiyu didn’t like Duan Zhuangyu either, she didn’t want to embarrass Huo Gaodi and changed the subject: "Yunyi, you’ll be returning to the army with Jingrui in a few days. If you still need anything, I’ll go shopping with you tomorrow."

Yunyi knew Weiyu was trying to save the situation: "Actually, I’ve almost got everything ready, but if you have time, we could go browse around."

At this point, Huo Jingrui interjected: "Sis, you’ve already taken two days off; there’s a lot to handle at work. It’s better not to delay. I’ll accompany Yi’er myself."

Huo Weiyu didn’t expect her four-year junior to even get jealous about this. She initially wanted to tease him but refrained, worrying Yunyi might be too shy as a newlywed.

Gao Ruyi, however, erupted in laughter: "Never thought our usually aloof Old Four would be this clingy with his wife."

Huo Qianjin chimed in, "Us Huo Family men never treat our wives poorly."

With these words, Gao Ruyi rolled her eyes at him, eliciting laughter from the entire group.

The earlier displeasure faded away.

Huo Shanhe called his sons, sons-in-law, and adult grandsons into the study for discussion, leaving the women and children in the living room.

Huo Jiayuan saw Auntie Zhang was already preparing dinner, stood up, and went to fetch a deck of cards: "How about playing poker for a bit, everyone?"

Yunyi, naturally, wouldn’t refuse her little sister-in-law’s invitation: "Count me in."

Gao Ruyi also chimed in with a smile: "I’m not great at playing cards; I hope you won’t mind."

Saying this, she joined them at the table.

Huo Weiyu looked towards her sister-in-law Gui Hongmei: "Sis-in-law, do you want to play?"

Gui Hongmei waved her hand: "I’m terrible at cards; I’d probably just frustrate you all, so I’ll pass."

Her comment made everyone laugh, even the younger ones joined in.

Seeing Duan Zhuangyu, who had earlier caused a fuss, Huo Weiyu asked: "Sister-in-law, want to play a couple of rounds?"

Duan Zhuangyu was still angry and wasn’t in the mood for cards, so she waved: "I need to rest for the baby, you all go ahead and play."

Hearing this, Huo Weiyu said no more and took the last seat: "Sis-in-law, how’s Xiaodong’s wedding home coming along?"

Speaking of which, Gui Hongmei felt overjoyed. Initially, she had been upset about her son’s postponed wedding because of Old Four’s wedding.

But she hadn’t expected Old Four to be so considerate, making arrangements to get Xiaodong a house through his connections at work. She now had no grievances against Old Four: "The place is almost ready. After the New Year, we’ll slap on some fresh paint, and the furniture can be moved in."

Being a clever woman, she knew better than to boast about such good fortune, lest it become a source of trouble or make her younger brother-in-law resentful.

Huo Weiyu beamed with joy: "Our Xiaodong truly has great luck. I’ve seen the house; even with future kids, it’ll be spacious. It’s far better than the Tubular Building."