On this sunny day, we celebrated Grandpa's fiftieth birthday.

The house was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, filled with joy as relatives and friends came to offer their birthday wishes.

Laughter and cheerful voices filled the room, making it a lively and joyful place!

However, amidst this joyful and peaceful atmosphere, a discordant undercurrent was brewing.

It turns out that someone harbored ulterior motives and attempted to take this opportunity to stir up trouble.

Let's start with my eldest aunt. She has a fiery personality and a strong sense of justice...

This made her like a stern patriarch at home.

Whenever she sees something unfair or unreasonable happening, my aunt will not hesitate to stand up for justice.

In stark contrast was my uncle, who was a very honest and upright man.

He usually just quietly does his own thing and rarely expresses his opinions.

Looking at my second aunt, although she wasn't very bright, she was exceptionally gentle and mild-mannered.

Moreover, she is very easily swayed and can easily be manipulated into losing her rationality by a few words from others.

As for my second aunt's husband, he was a rather picky person who always thought he was superior to others.

She always had eyes on the top of her head and was extremely disdainful of her second aunt.

Although my second aunt's husband was handsome and good-looking, unfortunately, his family was poor.

He could only marry his second aunt, who was not outstanding in any aspect.

Even after marriage, he still looked down on his second aunt, finding her stupid and plain-looking.

However, his second aunt always obeyed him and followed his lead in everything. This submissive attitude was quite something.

This also gave my second uncle a sense of superiority, making him feel even more remarkable.

My aunt is exceptionally smart and beautiful, lively and cheerful, and has a great personality. My uncle is also very outgoing, and the couple are both very likable.

On this special day, with its gentle breeze and bright sunshine, the air seemed to be filled with an unusual atmosphere.

My second aunt's narrow eyes darted around, a sly smile playing on her lips as she plotted how to stir up trouble.

She swayed her hips as she walked to her second aunt's side, feigning a worried expression.

He lowered his voice and said, "Oh dear, Second Sister, look at our eldest brother."

"They only had a few girls! How are they going to carry on the family line?"

As for my second aunt, she's usually very easily influenced. A simple-minded woman...

Hearing her second aunt's words, she seemed to be bewitched.

Without hesitation, he nodded in agreement, "That's right! Our Hua family line can't go out of business!"

As he spoke, he glanced sideways at his elder brother and let out a few contemptuous snorts.

The second aunt's husband looked at the father with particular contempt and disdain.

And so, an unexpected farce erupted at what should have been a joyous birthday party.

The second aunt and second sister-in-law started making sarcastic remarks about the eldest brother, completely disregarding the feelings of everyone present.

Their words were like sharp blades, mercilessly piercing the heart of the flower-leaf vine father.

This also created an awkward and tense atmosphere in the entire scene.

Grandpa, sitting in the main seat, witnessed all of this, his brows furrowed tightly, his face so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from it.

His eyes, weathered by time, were now filled with helplessness and disappointment.

He sighed inwardly, "What a misfortune for our family! How could such a thing have happened?"

Is family affection really so fragile?

As the situation spirals out of control, if it is not stopped soon, this family dispute may escalate further.

It even affected the harmony and peace of the entire family.

At this moment, the aunt suddenly stood up and angrily scolded, "Third son, second son's wife, you two are really too insensible!"

"How dare you cause such a scene at your father's birthday banquet! What kind of behavior is this?"

"You're saying your older brother doesn't have a son. Are you indirectly mocking me? I don't have a son either."

"Our family is still doing just fine. It's outrageous."

Suddenly everyone fell silent; no one dared to speak.

My great-aunt was a very sensible elder; her words and actions revealed wisdom and refinement.

She always faces life's challenges with a calm mindset and never easily loses her temper or complains.

Whether it's trivial family matters or major decisions, she can calmly analyze the problem and offer reasonable suggestions. She must be very angry today.

Hua Yeman sensed the expectation in her grandfather's eyes.

After taking a deep breath, she said, "Second Aunt, Second Aunt, you're not right to say that."

"Times have changed. Boys and girls are both descendants who carry on the bloodline."

"Besides, although I only have daughters, all of my father's daughters are filial. In what way are they inferior to his sons?"

After hearing what Hua Yeman said, everyone started whispering and discussing among themselves.

The second aunt and second sister-in-law were so embarrassed by Hua Yeman's words that they were about to retort but didn't know how to start.

At this point, Huayeman seized the opportunity and added, "And today is Grandpa's birthday,"

"You should be having a happy time, but instead you're arguing here. How heartbroken Grandpa must be."

"If we ruin the harmony of the family over something like this, wouldn't outsiders laugh at us?"

"When Second Aunt and Second Aunt heard what Hua Yeman said, their faces turned pale and then red."

The eldest aunt stood up at this moment, pointed at the second aunt, and scolded, "Look at the state you're in!"

All they do is stir up trouble; they've been like this for years.

When the second aunt heard that the eldest aunt was also criticizing her, she was about to lash out when the younger aunt and uncle quickly came over to smooth things over.

My uncle-in-law laughed and said, "Alright, alright, everyone calm down. Let's focus on Grandpa's birthday today and not dwell on the past."

My aunt nodded in agreement.

Grandpa slowly stood up, and the room instantly fell silent.

Grandpa looked around at everyone, his voice low but strong: "In today's matter, the eldest son did nothing wrong, and the granddaughter is also a descendant, they are all the same."

“Our family can’t afford to lose our composure over something like this. If anyone dares to cause trouble again, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

After saying that, Grandpa looked at his second aunt, second aunt's husband, and second aunt.

My second aunt, second uncle, and second aunt-in-law lowered their heads, not daring to utter another word. Then Grandpa waved his hand, signaling everyone to sit down again.

The birthday party gradually returned to its festive atmosphere, and everyone started chatting and laughing again.

The tense atmosphere that had just been building gradually dissipated.

Just when everyone thought the storm had passed, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Upon opening the door, I was surprised to find a distant relative whom I hadn't seen in a long time.

Upon entering, the relative saw the lively scene inside.

He chuckled and joked, "Wow, it's so lively here, is there some great news?"

Everyone hurriedly invited him to sit down and eat and drink with them.

But who would have thought that after this relative drank a few glasses of wine,

Fueled by alcohol, he made a sarcastic remark: "But then again, according to old tradition, it's better to have a son."

"In this important matter of carrying on the family line, daughters are ultimately outsiders."

These words immediately made the atmosphere tense again, which had just eased.

The aunt was so angry that she picked up her chopsticks and pointed them at him: "You're wrong. We've been equal for men and women for a long time now. Why can't girls do it?"

Hua Yeman also stood up and said, "Uncle, times have changed. Nowadays, whether it's a boy or a girl, they are all treasures of the family and can hold up the sky."

Grandpa slammed down his wine glass and said sternly, "We don't follow these old-fashioned ideas in our family."

"Since you're here today, you should respect our family's values; otherwise, please leave."

The relative did not expect such a strong reaction.

He sobered up considerably immediately and awkwardly apologized.

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