She won't clear her name; she'll throw away all the scum.

Loud military songs rang out outside. Old Mrs. Xia gripped Chen Xianghong's hand tightly, her eyes slightly reddening, her voice a little hoarse, "Xianghong, my daughter must be happy."

Chen Xianghong's nose tingled, and she nodded emphatically.

Everyone watched as Yu Hongzhen entered with a beaming smile, served tea to Old Lady Xia, and then the two of them drove away in their car.

Grandma Xia looked in the direction they left, and her sister Xia Yu'e patted her on the shoulder before she looked away.

"Let's go eat at the state-run restaurant," Grandma Xia said with a smile, gesturing for everyone to head out.

The wedding banquet was held last night with an extra table added at the last minute. I originally thought most people would eat at Old Chen's place, but who knew he was such a disappointment, his house was a complete mess.

Fortunately, Chen Xiangnan knew someone who arranged a table for them, otherwise it would have been too embarrassing.

The money that Xu Meiyu and the others originally gave to Old Chen was naturally also given to Old Lady Xia.

At the table, everyone was relatively harmonious, and even Chen Weijun's family was tactful enough not to say anything inappropriate.

Chen Weijun was bitter inside. He wanted to say it, but those words were originally meant for his elder brother, Chen Weiguo. In front of his brother, it was okay if he said something wrong or threw a tantrum, since they were brothers. But he couldn't throw a tantrum at his ex-sister-in-law. She was his ex-sister-in-law; he would be shameless no matter what he said.

Although that's the kind of person he is, it only applies to his family. In his mind, after Old Lady Xia divorced his older brother, she was just an acquaintance, much like a neighbor or colleague. So, who would throw a tantrum at a neighbor or colleague?

Moreover, Chen Xianghong's boyfriend was not someone to be trifled with. Just looking at the car that came out of the military base and the several people in military uniforms inside made him feel much more docile, and he wouldn't dare to do anything reckless.

He also wanted to continue clinging to Xu Meiyu and beg her to give him a job. However, according to his third brother Chen Weimin, Xu Meiyu had been acting very ruthlessly at her parents' home recently, even fighting with his eldest brother for the family property.

It's one thing for a young girl to live with her husband and children at her parents' house, but now she's actually starting to covet the family's property. Isn't that outrageous?

But Chen Weimin said she was close to success, as her father-in-law had given his consent just a few days ago.

This is terrifying. What did she do to make that old man agree to let her officially access the resources and connections behind him?

Even Chen Weijun knew that the most valuable thing in the Xu family was not money or large items, but the connections that the old man had built up over the years.

This woman is not someone to be trifled with.

Chen Weijun thought about it all night, but still dared not make any rash moves. If he angered someone, he would suffer even greater losses.

But facing a table full of people, Chen Weijun felt really uncomfortable if he didn't try to get some benefits for himself.

He nudged Chen Xiangbei, who was sitting back-to-back at another table.

Chen Xiangbei turned around in confusion, "Second Uncle, what are you trying to do?"

Chen Weijun glanced sideways at Grandma Xia and Xu Meiyu, and only when he realized that neither of them had noticed him did he dare to whisper, "Xiang Bei, your second uncle has treated you well, hasn't he? You have to help your second uncle."

Chen Xiangbei swallowed the meat he was chewing. "What can I do for you, Uncle? You've got the wrong person. Go talk to my mom. She's powerful; she's the Women's Director."

Chen Weijun shook his head slightly. "That won't do. She'll criticize me then. Xiangbei, your second uncle knows you're a capable person. I've heard you're good at making connections everywhere. Can you help your second uncle find out if anyone has a job and get one for your cousin?"

Chen Xiangbei didn't even want to talk. It was always this matter, always this matter.

Ever since Song Xinhe got married last year, her second uncle has been fighting with them to the death over this matter, and now he's even setting his sights on her.

They even gave him one. Someone who doesn't even have money has the nerve to ask for a job for free. Chen Xiangbei isn't as foolish as his father; he would never do someone's favor just because they ask.

When other people approach him, the deposit is half, but when his second uncle approaches him, the deposit is the full amount. He can't possibly trust his second uncle.

So Chen Xiangbei held up ten fingers. "Second Uncle, give me this amount now, and I'll help you inquire. If I can't find it, I'll return the money to you in full. If I do find it, I'll hand the money over directly to them."

Chen Weijun's face darkened. "Xiang Bei, why are you still so clear about your relationship with your second uncle? Do you think your second uncle would blame you?"

Chen Xiangbei: "Don't even mention that you're my second uncle. Even if you were my dad, you'd have to pay first. I haven't even taken your referral fee. I'm only doing this because you're my second uncle. My dad doesn't even get this treatment."

Although Old Chen had never asked Chen Xiangbei for anything, using him as a shield was still very useful at this time.

Chen Weijun had neither the money nor the affection to match Old Chen's for Chen Xiangbei, so he could only turn his head away and ignore his nephew who only talked about money.

Chen Xiangbei chuckled to himself, knowing that his second uncle was poor, and even if he were, he probably wouldn't be willing to part with his money.

At Grandma Xia's table, Qiao's mother was worried. She looked at Grandma Xia pitifully and said, "Sister Xia, you have to keep an eye on my two useless husbands, especially Qiao Shan. He's so old and can't even find a wife. He's so bad with his mouth."

Grandma Xia: "Qiao Shan is such a good man, it shouldn't be like this."

Mrs. Qiao was furious when she talked about it. "That day, I asked someone to find him a woman to take a look. She was very pretty, with a round face. But this kid is hopeless. He actually asked the girl if she wanted to watch him do carpentry."

At this point, Qiao's mother thought of that good girl's eyes, from shyness to confusion, and finally she opened her mouth and whispered to him what he meant.

Then this brat took out a big saw and started sawing that damn wood, completely ignoring the girl.

In the end, they went back with dark faces.

After listening, Grandma Xia fell silent.

The others at the table fell silent after hearing this.

After holding back for a moment, Grandma Xia couldn't help but ask, "Qiao Shan, what are you thinking?"

Qiao Shan said in a muffled voice, "I just felt really uncomfortable talking to her. When I feel uncomfortable, I want to find something to do. My master had a job he hadn't finished, and I thought I could talk to her while I worked. But then, while I was sawing, I completely forgot about her..."

When Qiao Shan finished speaking, his voice was almost inaudible. As soon as he finished speaking, he was met with several angry slaps from his mother.

"Sister Xia, you can't just not help me. Qiao Shan is your apprentice, right? He's not some cripple or lazy bum. He's hardworking, honest, and kind-hearted. Please help him. I won't ask you to find him a wife, just teach him to talk a little, like Xiang Bei would be best."

Chen Xiangbei, who was engrossed in his food, was suddenly called upon. He looked up and asked, "What?"

Grandma Xia: "It's alright, you can eat."