Chapter 30: Chapter 030 Don’t Even Think About It_1
The more Zhou Yongxian watched, the angrier she became. Her stern and intimidating gaze fell upon her daughter-in-law, tinged with an edge of displeasure. Yuan Xueshan felt a chill running down her spine. Despite the many years she’d been married into the family, her relationship with her husband and mother-in-law had always been pleasant.
Yet, she still bore fear and respect in her heart towards her mother-in-law. Her husband often spoke of how tough his mother had it, having to raise him alone since he was young.
“Mom.” Yuan Xueshan managed to force out a pandering smile. “Jinlan is still young and doesn’t understand, don’t mind her.”
“If she’s too young to understand, what about you?” Did she really think her manipulative intentions escaped Zhou Yongxian’s notice? It wasn’t that she didn’t favor her granddaughter, but just remembering Huo Jinlan’s background brought about ten thousand reasons for her dislike.
Thinking of making her a granddaughter-in-law? Don’t even consider it.
“I’ll put my words here today, everyone should abandon this idea, or don’t blame me for being rude.”
Huo Jinlan bowed her head, a cutting edge flashing within her eyes, filled with resentment. She cast an inconspicuous gaze in Granny Huo’s direction, holding her bowl with such force that her knuckles turned white.
It was all Granny’s fault! Granny always looked down on her and opposed her, constantly ruining her plans. Without Granny, her doting parents would have long allowed her to become her brother’s bride.
If only Granny were not around!
Yuan Xueshan’s face alternated between green and red. Bei Jiang was her son, yet she, his birth mother, had no say in his issues. How could she swallow such indignity?
“Mom! I object. Bei Jiang is my son, why am I not allowed to express my opinion?”
“Fine! Let’s all stand silent and see what Bei Jiang himself has to say. You’re well aware of his personality, none can force him. Neither you nor I have the ability to do so.”
Zhou Yongxian pushed her bowl away and remained seated, unmoving.
Yuan Xueshan also lost her appetite, feeling a mixture of anger and regret. She shouldn’t have spoken so bluntly to her mother-in-law. Her husband would certainly be upset when he returned home and heard about this.
Just as Huo Beijiang walked in, he was greeted by the sight of the three of them seated around the dining table. His eyebrows furrowed slightly. He had initially intended to pretend to ignore them but, considering his grandmother’s age, he caved in.
Before he could even approach the table, Huo Jinlan abruptly rose with teary eyes, appearing hopeful. “Brother, don’t be angry with me. I’ll behave, is it alright not to be mad anymore?”
“…” His brows furrowed further. He hadn’t been home for nearly two years, why was the girl becoming stranger as she grew up?
“Brother.” Huo Jinlan timidly tugged his sleeve pleadingly, “Brother, I’m your sister, please won’t you stop being angry?”
“I’m not angry.” Huo Beijiang answered coldly, subtly removing her hand. “Jinlan, you’re growing up. You should stop clinging to your brother, understood?”
Huo Jinlan’s eyes reddened even more. “Brother, I’ll always be a little girl in your eyes.” She lowered her head, appearing on the verge of tears. Ever since she was taken into the Huo Family, she knew when to show weakness and how to pander.
As she grew older and interacted with more classmates and teachers, she understood her own advantages even better.
Huo Beijiang exhaled, catching his mother’s pleading gaze and lightly ruffled her hair, slightly softening his attitude. From a young age, he had always been repulsed by others getting close, and that included his stepsister, Jinlan.
Her clinging to him this morning had thoroughly annoyed him. If it weren’t for the fact that she was his sister, she would be facing his wrath!
Although he did not lose his temper, he still completely repelled Huo Jinlan.