Chapter 171: Making a Scene and Refusing to Let Go

This brother-in-law of Old Tiger Fang is quite a character. As soon as he saw Lu Chuan, he rushed over with exaggerated enthusiasm.

Grabbing Lu Chuan’s hand with a beaming smile, he wouldn’t let go. “Brother-in-law, don’t be so modest! Who else but you deserves it? No one else dares to take it on but you.”

He greeted him warmly and familiarly, “Brother-in-law, I heard you’re leading a team in the provincial capital. I might not have many skills, but I can help manage people and point them to some work. If you ever need someone, remember to come to me.”

He sounded so close, you’d think Fang Yuan was his real sister.

Lu Chuan had never encountered someone like this before. He thought to himself that, for the sake of his big brother, he should at least be polite. For a moment, he hesitated, “Well, that’s…”

Before he could finish, Fang Yuan cut in, “Our construction site isn’t like my big brother’s. We don’t keep idle people around. You’re the one who talked my big brother into losing his way, and all the money he earned ended up going to you, didn’t it?”

She really didn’t bother saving anyone’s face.

The brother-in-law didn’t even blush. “You’ve never liked me since you were a kid, can’t see my good side. I won’t stoop to your level. I’m talking to my brother-in-law.”

Even Fang Daleng was embarrassed listening to this. This girl could turn hostile in a second. “Fang Yuan, it’s the New Year.”

Fang Yuan replied, “If it weren’t for the New Year, I wouldn’t even run into him. If I agreed to this leech, what if he goes to the provincial capital and refuses to leave? Am I supposed to be like my big brother and support him?”

Old Tiger Fang’s brother-in-law was shameless. “Sister, that’s not a nice thing to say. I don’t just make money on the site for nothing—I rely on my skills.”

Fang Yuan shot back, “What skills do you have? You have the skill to make Old Tiger Fang kick out his own brother-in-law and bring his wife’s brother in instead. Isn’t that right?”

Fang Daleng fell silent. His daughter had never held a grudge since she was little, but she’d clearly kept this in mind all along.

The Fang family really was in the wrong here, and they felt a bit guilty toward their son-in-law. The atmosphere grew awkward.

Fang Yuan didn’t hold back at all with this guy. “You might have forgotten, but I haven’t. Not banging on your door is already me giving you face, and you still want to worm your way in? I’m not Old Tiger Fang—I didn’t marry your family’s daughter.”

Just then, Old Tiger Fang and his wife walked in, catching every word Fang Yuan said. Both of them looked mortified.

Old Tiger Fang was someone who cared a lot about his reputation. “Fang Yuan, watch your mouth.”

His wife, the “family’s daughter” Fang Yuan mentioned, was even more embarrassed and a little angry. This was just too humiliating.

When Fang Yuan heard Old Tiger Fang speak up, she got annoyed. Scolding her in front of her brother-in-law, did he expect her to just take it? “I am speaking properly. If I weren’t, he wouldn’t even be standing in the yard right now.” She would’ve kicked him out already.

She was already turning to her fourth and fifth brothers, ready to have them throw the guy out if he said another word.

Wang Cuixiang, their mother, looked at her eldest daughter and felt exhausted. “It’s the New Year—what are you all arguing about?”

Fang Yuan snorted. If it weren’t for the New Year, she wouldn’t have to see this jerk. He’d already messed with her big brother, and now he wanted to mess with her? She was determined to put a stop to it right here. He needed to know exactly what kind of person he was and where he stood, or else he’d just keep pestering them.

Normally, Fang Yuan’s sharp tongue never bothered her sister-in-law, but today, in front of her own family, her sister-in-law couldn’t take it. “Mom, did you hear what your daughter said? She really looks down on people.”

Fang Yuan retorted, “What do you want me to say? You want me to treat your brother like Old Tiger Fang did, invite him over and treat him like royalty? Dream on.”

Someone nearby couldn’t help but laugh. She really dared to say anything. Old Tiger Fang was thoroughly embarrassed today.

Old Tiger Fang snapped, “Fang Yuan, what are you saying?” But he didn’t offer a single word of defense.

Was Fang Yuan afraid of him? “Who are you yelling at? I’m saying you’re pampering your brother-in-law—can you deny it? Back when we were working together, who helped whom? We’re real siblings, so we don’t even mention it. But you turned around and ditched Lu Chuan to bring in your brother-in-law. Did that happen or not?”

Only then did Lu Chuan realize that Fang Yuan had been holding onto this for his sake all along. That incident from before—she’d never forgotten.

His sister-in-law knew their family was in the wrong and tried to change the subject. “You’re a married woman now, this isn’t your concern.”

Lu Chuan was annoyed. “Sister-in-law.” How could this have nothing to do with Fang Yuan? She was right—Old Tiger Fang had ditched him for his brother-in-law. He didn’t make a fuss because he didn’t want to, but that didn’t mean his wife should be insulted.

Wang Cuixiang also shot a dark look at her eldest daughter-in-law. So bold—daring to try and take charge now.

Fang Yuan didn’t give Lu Chuan a chance to speak. “That’s right, it’s not my concern. Old Tiger Fang, if you want to listen to your wife and support her brother, that’s your business. If you want to earn money to support your brother-in-law’s family and your father-in-law’s family, that’s your business too—I can’t control that.”

People were surprised to hear Fang Yuan talking so reasonably for once.

Then she added, “But your own kids—don’t dump them on Mom and Dad. You raise them yourself. I’m married, you’ve split off from the family, we’re not one household anymore. This is Mom and Dad’s house. Whether I come or go is none of your business.”

Lu Chuan sighed inwardly. They shouldn’t bring up the nephews—on that point, Fang Yuan was in the wrong and it wasn’t her place to interfere.

But usually, Fang Yuan always hit the nail on the head. Today, she was deliberately sidestepping the real issue, showing that she was actually quite sharp—she just didn’t want to push things too far and ruin the family bond.

Wang Cuixiang thought to herself, if she said she was willing to raise her grandkids right now, Fang Yuan would probably turn on her too.

But this girl making a scene at home—if word got out, it wouldn’t sound good. How were they supposed to end this?

Old Tiger Fang frowned. “You’re talking nonsense. That never happened. Don’t mind what your sister-in-law says. Married or not, you’re still our daughter.”

Fang Yuan was tough as nails. “Nice words don’t mean a thing. You’re always running around—have you made any money? How much? Show us.”

Then she called out, “Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, bring out all your money and show Old Tiger Fang.”

Old Tiger Fang’s face turned beet red. “That’s too much.”

Fang Yuan snorted. Of course it was too much. But wasn’t he the one who started it? She hadn’t even seriously confronted him about ditching her husband for his brother-in-law—she’d already given him plenty of face.

Just then, Fifth Tiger stepped in. “Fang Yuan, you’ve gone too far. Even if you’re worried about Big Brother, you shouldn’t say things like that. Even if you care about your nephews, this isn’t the way. Whether Big Brother appreciates it or not, your intentions are clear. Now go home with your husband.”

Wang Cuixiang gritted her teeth—her fifth son was stepping in to help Fang Yuan smooth things over, and he was doing a good job of it.

Then Fifth Tiger added, “Sister-in-law, the family’s split. Fang Yuan has her parents and brothers—she doesn’t need to rely on her sister-in-law for food or put up with anyone’s attitude. My sister doesn’t have to take this.”

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