I'm dressed up as the timid eldest daughter, and the whole family has to listen to me!

When Su Songchuan heard Li Xin'er say such things to him, he was so frightened that his eyes widened. He didn't dare to say anything more to Li Xin'er, grabbed his clothes and dressed haphazardly, then lifted the quilt and started putting on his shoes.

Seeing that Su Songchuan seemed anxious, Li Xin'er quickly reached out and took his arm, speaking softly:

"Brother, don't go! I haven't finished talking yet..."

Upon seeing this, Su Songchuan immediately withdrew his arm and said in a serious tone:

"According to seniority, I am your brother-in-law. It is really inappropriate for me to share a room with you. Since Miss Er is unwilling to leave, I can only leave first."

After saying that, Su Songchuan got up to leave.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Young Master Su, you'd better wake up. Your family is leaving and they're calling you to come with them!"

Upon hearing this, Su Songchuan was so frightened that his voice stammered.

"Um, I'm awake. I'll have some tea to calm down first. I'll be there in a bit. You can go ahead."

The maid outside the door found Su Songchuan's words strange, but she still left.

Su Songchuan turned around and glared at Li Xin'er.

"Don't even think about ruining my marriage with Shu'er. If you don't say anything and I don't say anything either, we'll pretend this never happened. I'm sure you don't want to get married with a bad reputation on your face."

After saying that, Su Songchuan pushed open the door and strode out.

Li Xin'er sat on the edge of the bed, watching Su Songchuan's departing figure, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"You look all serious now, but I'll see how long you can keep up the act."

Su Songchuan stumbled out, panting heavily. He was terrified that Li Xin'er would really ruin his plans. When Su Songchuan reached the front hall, the Su family had already tidied up and were waiting outside.

Su Songchuan frowned as he looked at the large and small bags that Lin and Qin were carrying.

Seeing that Su Songchuan's expression was off, Lin smiled sheepishly.

"My brother-in-law couldn't finish all this food, and it was going to go to waste. I was thinking of taking it back with us so we could eat it for a few more days..."

Upon hearing this, Su Songchuan could only curse inwardly that these women were utterly disrespectful, embarrassing him in front of everyone on such a significant day.

Who knows what the Li family will say about him behind his back?

Li Shuer, who was standing to the side, seemed to notice that Su Songchuan's expression was a little off, so she quickly stepped forward, reached out and tugged at Su Songchuan's sleeve, and said with a smile:

"Yes, we can't finish all this food at home, so it's better for the sisters-in-law to take it back with them so as not to waste food."

Su Songchuan was surprised that Li Shuer was so understanding and took the initiative to stand up for him, so he gave Li Shuer a grateful look.

"Shu'er, we've really troubled your family today. It's getting late, and we need to hurry up and get on the oxcart, otherwise we might not be able to get back to the village before dark."

Li Shuer smiled and nodded.

"Well, then I won't keep you any longer. Be careful on your way back."

After Su Songchuan left with the Su family, Qin and Lin were still comparing who had taken more things on the way.

Su Songchuan was already angry that they hadn't made him look good in today's situation, and seeing them arguing over trivial matters only fueled his anger. So he spoke directly:

"Stop arguing! All you do is argue. It's just some leftovers. What's the big deal? Haven't you ever eaten before? You went to someone's house, ate there, and then had to pack up the leftovers to take home. It's really shameful!"

Upon hearing this, Lin immediately objected, putting her hands on her hips and angrily retorting:

"Su Songchuan, what do you mean? Our whole family has come here today to put on this show for you, and you don't even respect us anymore? You think we're a disgrace? When we were working ourselves to the bone to earn our money to send you to school, why didn't you think we were a disgrace then? Now that you've risen to the top and become a phoenix, you look down on us and start thinking we're a disgrace. Tell me, is that even human? We're your brother and sister-in-law, and this is how you talk to us? Don't you have any manners? You call yourself a scholar? I think you're not even as good as dog shit!"

Hearing this, Su Songchuan became even angrier and glared at Lin, cursing:

"What do you mean by acting? So you didn't get any good food or enjoy the Li family's hospitality today? You're really getting a good deal and then acting innocent. I was just telling you not to be so impatient and greedy. If I really do move into the Li family's house in the future, will you be short of food and supplies? The little bit of food that the Li family casually lets slip through their fingers is enough to feed you for a year!"

Lin snorted coldly.

"You're already nagging me about taking leftovers from your future in-laws' house right now. How can I expect you to help us out in the future?"

Seeing that Lin had spoken disrespectfully to her youngest son, Granny Liu, who was standing nearby, also became angry.

"Shut your stinking mouth! You ate and drank your fill at the Li family's house today, and you'll have to take the blame if you can't finish it all. Do you really think this is something to be proud of? I didn't say anything when you were at the Li family's house, but now that Fourth Brother has said a few words to you, you're talking back! What did Fourth Brother say wrong? You're just a piece of trash. When Fourth Brother marries that Li family girl, do you think you, as her sister-in-law, won't get any benefits? You shallow-minded wretch!"

Lin was surprised that Granny Liu had joined Su Songchuan in cursing her, so she glared at Granny Liu.

"Oh, so you know he calls me sister-in-law. How can a younger brother-in-law reason with his sister-in-law? I'm his elder, after all! Isn't his education funded by our money? I won't even mention how you, as his mother, are always biased. Now you're even joining him in criticizing me. Why don't you just teach your heartless son a lesson?"

"Hey, you little slut, what are you saying? I think you're asking for a beating again. I'll beat you to death with a fire poker when we get home! How much silver did you contribute to the fourth son's schooling? It was all thanks to the second wife's family, who worked themselves to the bone in the fields every day to earn money to support him! Later, they even used Yunhe's dowry money to pay for the fourth son's schooling. Don't you third wife's family have any idea how much you've contributed to this family? Haven't I spoiled you enough as your mother? I'm already being lenient by not asking you for money, and yet you're still trying to settle scores with me! Besides, I'm the one who sent the fourth son to school. So what if I paid for his schooling? It's my choice, what's it to you? Now that I'm still alive, do you think you can overtake me and make decisions for the family?"

Upon hearing Liu Pozi's words, Lin Shi could no longer suppress her anger.

"You're such a heartless bastard! Not only have you exploited the second wife's family, but you're also using your daughter's money from selling herself to support your youngest son, and you still think you're so great! You're a shameless old bastard!"