Ever since that falling-out last year, she had been somewhat inclined to smash the pot now that it was already cracked.
Now that her two sons had gotten into top universities and had boundless prospects, not only had most of her burdens been lifted, but she also had someone to rely on in the future. She could even stand tall while smashing that pot.
Song Ying was always keen to watch a good show.
Just as she was wavering over her last shred of hesitation, Lin Wufeng came home from work.
Huang Ling had barely begun inviting Lin Wufeng to the family banquet when he agreed without hearing the rest.
The next day, Lin Wufeng brought his family to the banquet. The moment he sat down at the restaurant, things became awkward.
He discovered that the two Zhuang elders and Zhuang Ganmei's family were there too.
So this family banquet was actually a banquet for the Zhuang family themselves.
He had thought it would only be Huang Ling's family.
As soon as he sat down, he could not help quietly complaining that Song Ying had not told him beforehand.
With an innocent look, Song Ying said, "You didn't ask," leaving him speechless.
Lin Wufeng was assigned a seat at the main table. Only after repeatedly declining did he finally manage to sit at the women's table.
Song Ying had agreed to come because she wanted to watch a good show.
But men and women perceived things differently. With the very same situation, women thought they were watching something entertaining, while men only found it awkward.
Just like now: looking at Xiang Dong across from him, he felt so awkward his toes curled against his soles.
He considered himself an outsider and had not wanted to sit at the main table.