Since then, Dad didn’t dare to treat Mom badly anymore.
Dahu found it hard to imagine what kind of trouble it would cause if Mom found out about this!
Except for the two days around New Year, this was the first time the Hundred Flavors Inn drove out customers and quickly closed its doors.
Erhu was still persistently questioning, "Big brother, we’re at the prime time to make money, how can you just close the doors like this? You’ve got to give me a reason!"
Dahu looked at him and explained the situation. He didn’t feel there was anything to hide.
Erhu’s mouth opened wide in astonishment.
In his eyes, Mom and Dad always had a good relationship. He really couldn’t believe Dad would dare keep a woman outside!
Soon, he became furious again, "Big brother, Dad is really out of line. This time I’m definitely on Mom’s side."
"Let’s not be so quick to judge. Maybe... it’s all just a misunderstanding," Dahu didn’t want to believe it from the bottom of his heart.
Erhu was more straightforward, "What kind of misunderstanding is worth six hundred ounces of silver? I think Dad is just enchanted by that outside harlot. A little dirty money in hand makes him restless until he stirs up trouble..."
Before Erhu could finish, Dahu slapped him on the head, "What nonsense are you spouting? That’s our dad! Nothing’s been clarified yet, and you have the nerve to say these things?"
Erhu lowered his head angrily, not saying a word, but his expression showed just how upset he was inside.
Of course, a young guy in his teens is at the rebellious stage, and hearing something so unacceptable all of a sudden would surely upset him.
Mrs. Jiang, who was at home with nothing to do, saw the family ox cart return and quickly went out. Seeing Dahu and Erhu, she asked in surprise, "What brings you two back? Isn’t the restaurant in town busy today?"
Ever since the Hundred Flavors Inn opened, it had been full every day, so the family had been busier. The two sons hadn’t come back for a long time; even if they did occasionally, it was late at night just for a visit, leaving before dawn. That’s why Mrs. Jiang was so surprised to see them.
"We’ve been too busy lately, haven’t had much time to come home. So today, Erhu and I decided to close the restaurant for a day so the family can have a good gathering." As Dahu spoke, he looked inside, not seeing Lin Sanshui’s presence, and then asked, "Mom, hasn’t Dad come back?"
Mrs. Jiang shook her head, "No, he hasn’t. Didn’t he say he’s been helping at the restaurant because it’s busy? What, wasn’t he with you?"
Dahu unintentionally glanced at Erhu and Gu Nian, then acted as if nothing was wrong and replied, "Oh, I forgot, the restaurant ran out of wine. I told Dad to go get some, and I forgot him on the way back!"
Mrs. Jiang blamed him for being unfilial, forgetting even his own father.
Dahu just hung his head and let Mrs. Jiang scold him.
Mrs. Jiang nagged for a while before hurrying off to the kitchen.
The kids were back, busy at the restaurant, so she wanted to make sure to provide for them well while they were home.
After Mrs. Jiang left, Erhu frowned and asked, "Why do I feel like Mom suddenly has so much to nag about?"
Gu Nian thought, people say women’s sixth sense is very accurate. Lin Sanshui’s abnormal behavior had been persistent, and she really hadn’t noticed anything?
Suddenly, Dahu stood up and said, "I’m going to help Mom with the fire."
Erhu sat aside, looking closely, his eyes a bit red.