The Di Family left with their noses out of joint, carrying back the things they had brought, still sealed as they were.
Di Zhennning forced a smile: "What did I say? They don’t lack those things, nor do they want my sister’s insincere apologies."
Di Linchuan also sighed: "Let’s go back first. It’s understandable that they’re not ready to accept an apology while they’re still angry. Anyone would feel the same."
Qiu Lifang also thought that made sense. They could try again in a few days, giving them some time to cool off.
Only Di Manning was stewing inside, unable to believe that Luo Qiao lived in such a nice house. Why should she have everything better than herself?
The more she thought about it, the less she could accept it. After getting into the car, she couldn’t help asking, "Why should their family get to live in such a nice house?"
Di Zhenlin knew his sister too well: "Don’t you think about doing anything shady. Don’t drag the Di Family down with you. If you cause more trouble, you’re out of the Di Family."
Qiu Lifang looked at her daughter, wondering why she couldn’t focus her energy on the right path. She resolved to engage relatives and friends as soon as they got back to marry her off quickly. She really couldn’t keep her any longer.
This time, no matter how much she opposed or disliked it, she had to find a place to marry her off to and let her in-laws educate her, for she truly didn’t have the ability.
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After the Di Family had left, Rong Daniang learned that the four people she admitted to her home had come to apologize, and that young girl had made impertinent remarks to Qiaoqiao the day before. She was filled with regret.
She thought she must make sure to ask clearly next time before allowing strangers into the house, criticizing herself for her failure.
Just then, the children got up, and Luo Qiao took them to the greenhouse in the backyard. Elder Rong had already transplanted the vegetable seedlings; the greenhouse was lush and pleasing to the eye.
Entering the kitchen, Luo Qiao noticed that Rong Daniang seemed upset and asked, "Daniang, what’s wrong?"
Rong Daniang wiped her hands with her apron: "Qiaoqiao, today Daniang didn’t ask clearly before letting people in, making things awkward for you all."
Luo Qiao laughed: "You’re overthinking it. They wouldn’t affect us whether they came or not. That girl yesterday wanted to bully me, but got dealt with on the spot.
They came to apologize for their daughter’s mistake, whether sincere or not, they did nothing wrong. Whether we accept the apology is up to us. I don’t plan to forgive her, but I also don’t plan to hold a grudge, because there’s no need.
So, it doesn’t matter whether their family comes or not, it won’t affect us. We’ll just exchange a few unimportant words and then send them on their way. Don’t worry about it, otherwise, we’re at loss."
Rong Daniang felt better after hearing this, her face brightening with a smile: "I was thinking I had let in the people who bullied you and was regretting it."
Luo Qiao laughed, hugging Rong Daniang’s shoulders: "Don’t worry, who am I? I wouldn’t let myself be truly bullied. I haven’t taken any of this to heart at all."
Rong Daniang nodded, thinking that this kind of people had never come to their house before, but this experience was a lesson, and she should be more cautious in the future.
Lu Yichen came over and heard the young woman’s laughter, thinking it seemed yesterday and this morning’s events hadn’t affected her mood, which was a relief.
Although Di Linchuan was a decent person, he had a daughter who was a handful. This debt would have to be repaid by the Di Family, for failing to raise their daughter properly.
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Following that, both Luo Qiao and Lu Yichen got busy again, as the city police department was dealing with a significant case, and Lu Yichen and his team were working around the clock.
Although Luo Qiao was also busy, she still had Sundays off, so every Sunday she would bring food to the police station twice, leaving everyone there envious but also looking forward to it. Because Qiaoqiao would always cook extra for them to taste, and the food was really delicious.
Today, another Sunday, everyone peeked out eagerly as the time approached, hardly containing their anticipation.
Luo Qiao had steamed large meat buns today, and she even specially packed a lunch box full of dumplings for Lu Yichen, along with a mixed vegetable salad, and a stew with plenty of meat in it, smelling absolutely delicious.
As soon as the car drove into the yard, people rushed out to greet her.