At the dinner table.
The atmosphere was not very good.
Second Sister-in-law finally forced herself to say, "I was just saying it in the heat of the moment. How could I possibly represent the whole family?"
Dong Xuebin said in surprise, "Are you going back on your word?"
Second Sister-in-law said, "A pie falling from the sky is just an expression, an idiom with an established context and meaning. I didn't mean anything else."
Dong Xuebin looked at her strangely. "But everyone heard it. I know it's an idiom too, meaning something good falls from the sky for no reason, which was why I confirmed it with you afterward. I asked whether it would be fine as long as a pie fell from the sky, and you said yes. You even said you could fully represent the Fang family. That was why Heaven dropped a pie for us. Why are you taking it back now? I don't really mind either way, but I just feel sorry for Heaven. You tell me, with Heaven watching from above, isn't it a little improper for us to fool the old man like this?"
Second Sister-in-law said, "Stop spouting that superstitious nonsense!"
Dong Xuebin blinked. "I don't think this is merely a matter of superstition. It's also a matter of integrity. The Fang family has always conducted itself honorably. My grandfather has always said that Old Master Fang was especially good at educating his children and younger generation, especially... Ah, forget it. I won't say anything."
Second Sister-in-law glared at him. "Haven't you said enough already?"
Second Brother, who had not said much all along, finally got angry. Looking at his wife, he shouted, "Can't you even keep your mouth shut during a meal? If you don't want to eat, leave the table!"
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