Chapter 438: Chapter 438

"Mom, I’m not wrong in saying that. Dad already said that we should pretend there’s no oldest brother in this family. You can like him, but you can’t force us all to like him, right? Besides, what oldest brother is doing now is obviously siding with an outsider. What does that Doctor Jiang even count for?

She’s nothing significant, she doesn’t even have the Wu surname. She could never truly consider things from the Wu family’s perspective. I’m not admitting I’m wrong, because I’m not."

Wu Pingxuan was still as defiant as ever.

In her heart, the old lady couldn’t really do anything to her.

Her dad would protect her.

The old lady trembled in anger.

"Fine, fine, you think your mom is wrong?"

Mr. Wu noticed something was wrong; the old lady’s heart condition could be provoked seriously by her daughter’s attitude. At her age, if she ended up in the hospital, it was uncertain if she could come out. Years of home care had been aimed at keeping her healthy.

"Dear, dear, don’t get upset, don’t get angry, sit down. Yes, yes! Keep a calm mood. This child is disobedient, I’ll talk to her, okay?"

The old lady glared at Mr. Wu.

"This is all your fault, what kind of talk was that? The eldest son will always be their big brother, no matter what happens or what mistakes he makes. Is he not your son anymore? He came from my belly, he’s their dear big brother. Look at how you’ve taught your daughter to say things , is this even human speech?"

The old lady said angrily.

Mr. Wu quickly helped the old lady sit down and turned to look at Wu Pingxuan.

Wu Pingxuan shivered.

Her dad was usually gentle, but when his eyes glared, it was truly frightening.

She couldn’t resist anyway.

She had seen the few times her father got angry, once because of the eldest brother, once due to the second brother, and another time because of the young city.

This was probably the fourth time she witnessed it, but this time the anger was directed at her.

Along with her fear came a sense of grievance.

"Dad, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have upset Mom."

Not mentioning her attitude towards her big brother.

Dodging the main issue, knowing Mr. Wu would never defend the big brother.

Everyone knew how much Mr. Wu disliked the eldest brother.

Mr. Wu glanced at his youngest daughter, realizing she spent all her thoughts on trifling matters without a bit of familial affection.

It was him who spoiled her.

Yet he couldn’t understand, no matter how wrong the eldest was, he was still their big brother.

"Fourth, apologize to your big brother."

His tone steady, his statement surprising everyone.

Wu Pingjing and Xu Meng were both amazed to see Mr. Wu.

They had witnessed Mr. Wu’s stubbornness on matters concerning eldest brother Wu Weiguo for decades.

During the eldest brother’s years in prison, Mr. Wu never paid him a visit.

Every time he wrote a letter, he only urged the eldest brother to confess to the state, to account for his mistakes, or he wouldn’t acknowledge him as a son.

Indeed, Mr. Wu hadn’t acknowledged Wu Weiguo all these years. This was the first time he asked the youngest to apologize to the eldest brother in front of the whole family, indicating acceptance of the eldest son’s position.

Wu Pingxuan was stunned.

What did her dad mean?

Was he really accepting the eldest brother?

"Dad, how could you? You keep going back on your word, you said you’d never recognize the eldest brother again. We followed your words; now you’re changing your mind. You get to say everything, but ultimately, we’re the ones who are wrong."

"What, my words don’t count now? I said in anger before that I wouldn’t recognize you as my daughter, does that mean you’re not my daughter? Then why did you return to the Wu family? Carrying the Wu family’s daughter’s title, thriving outside?

Why didn’t you accuse me of going back on my word then? Now on the matter of your big brother, you’re telling me I’m going back on my word. No matter how bad he is, whether I dislike him or not, he is still my son, your dear big brother.

What you said not only disrespects your big brother but also disrespects me and your mom. Apologize immediately, otherwise, you and your husband can leave at once. The Wu family won’t have you as a daughter anymore."

This was the most blunt conversation, cold and biting, making one’s chest ache.

Seeing things were turning bad, Meng Ran knew Mr. Wu could truly act on it if he got angry.

He hurriedly pulled Wu Pingxuan to bow her head.

"Mom and Dad, big brother, it’s Xuanxuan’s fault, please don’t be mad! Xuanxuan didn’t mean it; you know her, she’s not malicious. Big brother, I’m sincerely apologizing to you, I’m sorry. Xuanxuan, speak, you need someone to teach you even apologizing!"

He tugged at Wu Pingxuan’s sleeve.

Wu Pingxuan reluctantly apologized.

"Mom and Dad, big brother, I’m sorry! I was wrong."

After saying it, she covered her face and ran upstairs crying.

Meng Ran apologetically chased after her.

Mr. Wu observed the old lady seemed better, whispering comfort, "Look, she’s just being petty. She knows she’s wrong, don’t be angry, your heart can’t handle it."

The old lady rubbed her chest, "I’ll tell you, I trust Doctor Jiang’s medical skills, so let Little Cheng use her ancestral remedy. I’m not joking with Little Cheng’s life, he’s my grandson."

He is also my granddaughter.

Mr. Wu sighed, "I don’t know why you trust this Doctor Jiang so much, but if you and the third family’s do say so, then it’s up to you. However, let me remind you, the heart source is scarce; miss this chance and there won’t be another place for it. Finding it again is not easy.

This time, I used my old connections and begged everywhere to finally find this out of turn; otherwise, who knows how many more years we’d have to wait."

Xu Meng resolutely said, "Dad, I don’t regret it!"

The old lady looked at Wu Weiguo with complex expressions, sighing in her heart.

Who knows if her impulsive decision might really endanger her grandson’s life.

Xu Meng, fearing the consequences, quickly dialed Jiang Xiaoxiao.

Jiang Xiaoxiao and Song Moting were now back at the Song family home. Here, Song Moting was accompanying Old Song in playing chess, while Jiang Xiaoxiao and Old Mrs. Song were busy with needlework in the room; Old Mrs. Song had started making clothes for Jiang Xiaoxiao’s unborn child.

Not knowing where, Old Mrs. Song had found ample thin cotton fabric. After washing it multiple times, it had become soft to the touch.

Old Mrs. Song was measuring to make clothes for her soon-to-be great-grandson and great-granddaughter!

This amused Jiang Xiaoxiao, the gender of her unborn child being still unknown, what kind of clothes were being made now!

"Grandma still doesn’t know if it’s a boy or girl, if you make them now, what if they’re wrong, wouldn’t that be troublesome?"

Old Mrs. Song laughed, "They say pregnancy makes you foolish for three years, you really are silly now. Look at the cloths Grandma has found, they’re all pure white, comfortable for the child, and suitable for both genders.

Our family is not one that prefers sons over daughters. Whether you give birth to a boy or a girl, Grandma will love them equally. As long as they’re your child, Grandma will be so thrilled, don’t worry, after they’re born, Grandma will help you take care of them."

Old Mrs. Song truly cared for Jiang Xiaoxiao, loving her from the bottom of her heart.

A warmth filled Jiang Xiaoxiao’s heart, these were the people she loved the most.