Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 904 - 905: He Brought It Upon Himself

This left Duan Zhuangyu speechless; after all, what was said wasn’t wrong.

But it’s not because her parents can’t tutor her little brother; they just wanted to find someone else to help.

However, she was too embarrassed to say this out loud.

Huo Jiayuan secretly gave a thumbs up to her Fourth Sister-in-law and whispered, ”Third Sister-in-law is so full of herself, as if everyone should revolve around her. Just watch, Third Brother is going to suffer again tonight.”

Everyone was smart enough to pick up on Huo Jiayuan’s meaning.

Huo Weiyu, however, nonchalantly remarked, ”Isn’t that his own fault? He chose his path, who can he blame?”

Gao Ruyi glanced at Duan Zhuangyu sitting on the sofa not far away and thought: I wonder what’s on her mind, bothering people on their happy day. Who would show a good face for that?

Duan Zhuangyu, seeing no one paying her any attention, stood up and left the courtyard. She really wanted to leave in anger once and for all, but she truly didn’t dare.

Today, Huo Gaodi was already angry with her, and she didn’t dare to act up anymore.

Jiang Jingya saw her leave the courtyard, shook her head, and sighed lightly. Back then, Huo Gaodi really was out of his mind to marry such a troublemaker. Thankfully, although the others also have their little schemes, their worldview is right, or else they’d really be driven mad.

With the troublemaker gone, everyone was actually having fun.

Jiang Jingya also gathered around everyone and joined in the conversation, and laughter frequently emerged from inside the room.

In the study, Huo Shanhe looked at Huo Jingrui: ”This time, you’ve completed the task well. Not only did you avoid the Shen Family’s schemes, but you also unintentionally received a second-class merit. Originally, the higher-ups intended to promote you another rank, but I suppressed it.

After all, you just got promoted to vice-commander before leaving Beijing, better to slow down for a few years.”

Huo Jingrui naturally knew this was for his own good: ”I have no objections.”

They then discussed some matters regarding the troops, and Huo Jingrui was given an analysis of the current situation with some points to note. Only then did Huo Shanhe shift his focus to the third son.

He stared at Huo Gaodi for quite a while before withdrawing his gaze.

Huo Gaodi thought he was going to be lectured again and already started devising countermeasures, but his father didn’t follow the usual course.

His father spoke slowly: ”Old Four got married today. Like you all, he will live separately after the New Year. I hope while you manage your own households, you don’t forget the bond of brotherhood, and support and understand each other.”

After seeing them nod in agreement, Huo Shanhe looked at his already adult eldest grandson: ”Xiaodong, now that you have a partner, you should prepare to discuss marriage after the New Year. Grandpa hopes you can set an example for your generation and be a leader.”

In the end, he couldn’t hold back and added, ”But make sure not to follow your Third Uncle’s brainless example of bringing home a troublemaker.”

Huo Gaodi looked embarrassed and coughed softly, ”Dad, I thought you were letting me off today, didn’t expect you were waiting for me here.”

All of a sudden, everyone in the study burst into laughter.

Huo Shanhe shot Huo Gaodi a glance, ”I’m just stating the facts.”

After saying that, he glanced at his wristwatch: ”Alright, it’s getting late, and the meal should be ready.”

They left the study, and Auntie Zhang’s dishes were already on the table.

After the earlier reprimand, Duan Zhuangyu didn’t cause any more trouble.

At the dining table, Huo Jingrui’s attentive manner made everyone a bit embarrassed.

Everywhere Yunyi looked, there was the shadow of his serving chopsticks, making several sisters-in-law secretly feel envious.