Shi Jichao's shout startled everyone who had come to the hotel for the baby's one-month celebration.
Li Ye saw that Zhou Ziqing's father had already risen to his feet in rage, only to be held down by his wife and several other relatives.
No father could endure someone like Shi Jichao humiliating his daughter in such a setting.
And Shi Jichao's purpose in coming today was clearly to provoke exactly that outcome.
Especially since there were not only Zhou Ziqing's and Old Xie's relatives present, but also many colleagues from the First Branch Factory. Making Zhou Ziqing lose face before outsiders showed just how malicious his intentions were.
Zhou Ziqing soothed her father, then said something to her husband, Old Xie, before walking toward the entrance to the hall.
When she approached, she said calmly, "No need to stop him, Director Li. Everyone who comes today is a guest, and even an ill-mannered guest is still a guest. We of the Xie family are not as rude as certain people."
Li Ye sighed and released Shi Jichao, then said sincerely, "Sister Zhou, I admire your magnanimity. Old Xie was truly discerning to have married you."
Li Ye did not merely admire Zhou Ziqing's generosity; he also admired her decisiveness and wisdom.
The moment Zhou Ziqing said, "we of the Xie family," she had made it clear that she was now Xie Xinsheng's wife. If Shi Jichao dared to bring up nonsense about how one day as husband and wife meant a hundred days of affection, then he could not blame them for dealing with him the way men dealt with men.
And when Li Ye said Old Xie had discerning eyes, he was likewise mocking Shi Jichao for having eyes yet failing to recognize treasure.
Zhou Ziqing said ashamedly, "Director