"Tsk, you should go and talk to her parents, instead. Wouldn’t it look great for an aunt to cause trouble at her niece’s wedding? Is this how the Li Family raises their daughters? And you have the nerve to criticize others?" Yang Chuxia rolled her eyes and sarcastically said.
"What business is it of yours when I’m speaking to my niece!"
Yang Chuxia rolled her eyes again and said, "Is it okay if I just don’t like you? Can’t stand people like you who push around your own kin but are weak against outsiders, huh? If you have any guts, go bully people outside. What’s the fun in always picking on your own relatives? Does it make you feel powerful and capable? How shameful it is for an aunt like you to do this. Shouldn’t an aunt go out and help her niece if she’s being bullied? Instead, you go and bully her first even before others could say anything. That’s really something."
Ms. Li Junior was left speechless and blushing as Xiaxia’s words hit her hard.
Because what Yang Chuxia said was quite reasonable. Thus, Ms. Li Junior left with anger and embarrassment.
Jinling couldn’t help but express her admiration, "Xiaxia is so good at talking."
Jinxiu added, "I need to learn from Xiaxia in the future, or else I’ll be bullied to death."
"It’s good you have this awareness." Yang Chuxia laughed and finally handed Jinxiu the small box she had been holding in her hand, "Here, this is your dowry. I didn’t give it to you earlier when I saw her around."
"I bet she stayed here just because she saw your box." Jinling remarked.
Jinxiu opened the box to find a pair of silver earrings inside. They were made of pure silver, which was already a good dowry gift.
"Xiaxia, I can’t accept this," Jinxiu hesitated, "It’s too expensive. A simple handkerchief or something will do."
"You’re being silly. Who would refuse the costly gift and ask for a cheap one?" Yang Chuxia shook her head, "Just take it. Our two families are close enough that this is nothing at all. A girl should have some jewelry of her own."
"Alright, thank you then." Jinxiu replied, "My mother has also prepared some for me."
"That’s good. Keep these treasures safe and don’t take them out no matter what your mother-in-law and husband ask of you in the future. Even if you don’t wear them yourself, they can also be passed down to your children. You shouldn’t give them away to make others happy without any necessity."
"I understand what you’re saying." Jinxiu nodded in agreement.
Overhearing their conversation, Jinling laughed, "Xiaxia is so wise. I’ve kept my jewelry too. My mother-in-law wants me to take them out as a tribute to her every day. I originally planned to take one out during the New Year, but now that I’ve heard your advice, I might as well save it for my own child. If I were to take it out, it would just be taken away by my mother-in-law and given to my sister-in-law."
"Oh no, if your mother-in-law finds out, she’s going to hate me," Yang Chuxia pressed her forehead, "My advice can’t be blamed if your relationship gets worse."
"Haha, look at you, it’s not as bad as you think. Besides, we’ve not been on good terms from the start."
The group was chatting and laughing when some people came to give Jinxiu dowry gifts. Seeing that it was almost time, Yang Chuxia bid farewell and went home.
Aunt Caixia, knowing Yang Chuxia was still waiting to be married, did not keep her any longer.
Upon her return, Ms. Wang had already gone to help. Although the Yang Family was different from before, they still helped their neighbors when needed, which only made the villagers feel fonder of them.