"You two old fogies have a generation gap with your own sons and daughters. Instead of reflecting on the way you act, you blame me and your sister-in-law." Pei Jingyao pointed at his two younger brothers from across the room. "If you don't like raising children, just hand them over to us. Lingyun and Shao'an were sent abroad to study at such a young age—they already have it hard enough. And you still dock their allowance? That's just heartless."
"Your eldest brother is right." Guan Shunhua chimed in. "There are plenty of ways to educate children. I don't approve of cutting back on them financially."
Pei Xiyao and Pei Hengyao exchanged a glance and said resentfully, "You're our eldest brother and sister-in-law. An elder brother is like a father, and an elder sister-in-law like a mother. What else can we say? Of course we can only do as we're told!"
"If the children turn out badly in the future, then you'll have to take responsibility for disciplining them!"
Pei Jingyao and Guan Shunhua could only shake their heads helplessly. Just as they were about to say something else, a servant came over and announced that dinner was ready.
Guan Shunhua immediately said, "Let's eat first."
Then she smiled and patted Weng Shao on the shoulder. "It's your first time visiting our home. Try the food and see whether it suits your tastes. I don't know what you like, but I'm sure Xingze does."
As she spoke, she turned to Pei Xingze. "When we eat, remember to serve Weng Shao some food."
Pei Xingze grinned. "Don't worry, Mom. I won't let Weng Shao leave our house hungry."
The group chatted and laughed as they entered the dining room. Pei Xingze pulled out a chair for Weng Shao, then sat down beside