Chapter 292: Chapter 292: Will Not Indulge Them
Tang Yao’s attitude toward Tang Qian was not exactly warm, but it was passable.
However, his attitude toward Sun Weimin left much to be desired in Yang Fei’s eyes.
Before Yang Fei could take up Sun Weimin’s cause, Tang Yao directly confronted him, rendering Yang Fei speechless.
"Tang Yao, what kind of way is that to talk? Apologize to Yang Fei right now," Tang Qian immediately became furious and scolded Tang Yao loudly.
Tang Yao was about the same age as Yang Fei and had grown accustomed to arrogance; how could he bow his head and apologize to someone?
Especially at Tang Qian’s behest.
So he ignored the demand and instead said to Tang Qian, "Little aunt, I’m serious. You know what Grandpa’s temper is like. It’s already quite generous of him to allow your family of three to come back for a visit. And yet, you even brought an outsider back. What’s the meaning of this?"
Tang Qian was so angry that her complexion turned ashen, and she snapped, "Shut up! Is this how our big brother taught you? Look at yourself; you have brought shame upon the Tang Family."
Tang Yao was no longer pleased either and retorted angrily, "I already gave you enough respect by calling you ’little aunt.’ What right do you have to meddle in our family matters? The car is outside. If you want to go, follow me; if not, I really couldn’t care less."
Tang Qian trembled with anger, and tears of grievance suddenly filled her eyes.
Sun Lei rushed over to protect Tang Qian. His little eyes shot out two sharp rays, staring at Tang Yao, "Bully, don’t you dare pick on my mom."
Sun Weimin, too, went over with a heart full of pity, gently patting Tang Qian’s back and comforting her.
Yang Fei stood on the side, somewhat helpless.
He could see that the Tangs were not exactly welcoming Tang Qian’s return.
Otherwise, why send such a person to pick them up from the airport?
But this was their family matter, and it was not his place to intervene.
As far as he knew, Tang Qian’s father was named Tang Zhenbang, now eighty-two years old and retired.
After retiring, he went back to his ancestral home in the Southwest.
When Tang Qian and Sun Weimin were in love, Tang Zhenbang was vehemently against it.
Not only that, Sun Weimin’s own family opposed it as well.
Because of this, both young people fell out with their families, and it had been many years since they returned.
After Sun Lei was cured last time, her great-aunt Tang Shuwan, who brought money, mentioned that the old man’s health was not good. Tang Qian then began to entertain the thought of going home for a visit.
A few days ago, after receiving a call from Tang Shuwan saying that the old master’s health was getting worse, Tang Qian grew anxious and requested Yang Fei to accompany her back to the Tang Family to check on her father’s health.
She had thought that as a father, having reached an old age, he might have forgiven his little daughter and wanted to see her, to ease the relations between the two sides. Now, it seemed more like Tang Shuwan’s wishful thinking.
"Weimin, I... let’s not go. Let’s go back, back home," Tang Qian, although in her forties, still had the temper of a young lady.
Had it not been for this, she wouldn’t have had such a falling out with her family, not returning for over a decade.
Sun Weimin was also angry, but by now he had matured a lot, and he quickly comforted her, "Don’t stoop to a child’s level. Since we’ve come all this way, we can’t just return empty-handed. Even if your dad still holds a grudge against us, it doesn’t matter, he is after all your biological father. Let’s have Yang Fei take a look at him, showing some filial piety. That way you won’t have regrets in the future. Between family members, can there really be true hatred?"
Yang Fei was listening from the side and silently nodded.
Brother Sun was right; blood is thicker than water, and there can’t be true hatred between family members.
What Tang Qian said was also said in anger.
Last time her sister Tang Shuwan came to visit and mentioned how unwell their father was, Tang Qian had been worried, wanting to come back and see for herself. Now that they had reached the doorstep of their Southwest home, how could they really turn back?
Watching from the side as his little aunt cried out of anger, Tang Yao felt somewhat guilty.
He was thoughtless, not truly bad.
"Ahem, little aunt, my mistake. The car is waiting outside. Let’s go home first," Tang Yao finally spoke up.
It was his elder aunt who had him come to pick them up. If he failed to bring his little aunt’s family back home, his elder aunt would certainly be angry.
Calm now, with Sun Weimin’s comfort, Tang Qian dabbed away the tears at the corner of her eyes and snorted, "Mr. Tang doesn’t need to trouble himself. I know the address and have the money for a cab. Weimin, let’s go."
As she spoke, she strode towards the airport exit.
Sun Weimin knew his wife’s temperament and hurriedly followed her upon seeing this.
Yang Fei, holding Sun Lei’s hand, followed behind them.
Tang Yao, young as he was, let out a huff upon seeing his younger aunt still angry despite his concession and pulled out his phone to call a number: "Hello, Dad, I’ve spotted my aunt and the rest, but they’ve brought a stranger with them. I just mentioned it and my aunt demanded an apology. I’m not going to indulge her."
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a while before a single word came through: "Hmm."
"My aunt and the others are taking a car by themselves, so I’m heading back, okay?" Tang Yao said.
"Let them be, you come back." came the cold voice from the other end of the phone.
Tang Yao breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as his father wasn’t angry, he hadn’t done anything wrong.
How dare she marry into the Sun family, thinking The Tangs have no temper?
Seated in the back row of a rideshare car, were Sun Weimin and his family of three; Yang Fei sat in the front.
Tang Qian, with an apologetic face, held her husband’s hand and said, "This trip might cause you some grief."
Smiling, Sun Weimin replied, "A little grievance is to be expected, I’ve been prepared."
With gratitude, Tang Qian glanced at him, then turned to Yang Fei and said, "I’m really sorry about Tang Yao, I didn’t expect him to be so ill-mannered."
Yang Fei hurriedly responded, "Sister Qian, you’re too polite, I didn’t take it to heart at all."
Sun Weimin also said, "That’s right, Yang Fei might be young, but he’s got a broad perspective; he won’t stoop to the level of children."
Tang Qian still felt a bit sorry and said, "If the folks at the Tang residence maintain this attitude, Yang Fei, you don’t have to save face for me, you absolutely should not put up with any grievances."
Yang Fei laughed heartily, "Don’t worry, I really can’t stand being wronged, I won’t let them get away with it."
Relieved by his response, Tang Qian still felt a twinge of anxiety.
Although she wasn’t from Binhai’s Martial World, she was well-informed and had heard quite a bit about Yang Fei. Hearing him speak like this now made her somewhat regretful.
She hoped The Tangs wouldn’t truly be blind enough to provoke this little fiend, or else whether her own face would be enough to save the situation was really hard to say.
Half an hour later, the car arrived outside a large house with an ancient micro-sect architectural style.
After paying the fare, the rideshare car left.
They hadn’t even knocked when Tang Yao drove back as well.
After his license plate was scanned by the sensor at the gate, the two large doors automatically opened, his car sped in, and then the gates slowly closed again.
Tang Qian was so angry she almost spat blood.
She was about to call Tang Shuwan when she heard her voice from inside the gate: "Little sister is back, huh?"
Soon, Tang Shuwan hurried out and warmly held her younger sister’s hand, making small talk. She also patted Sun Lei’s little head and nodded to greet Sun Weimin and Yang Fei.
When Tang Shuwan’s eyes fell on Tang Qian’s face and saw her eyes were slightly reddened, she frowned when she thought about Tang Yao’s car entering earlier: "Did Tang Yao make you angry?"
Taking a deep breath, Tang Qian remembered what Sun Weimin had said to her and slowly shook her head: "No, I just wanted to take a good look at this place."
Tang Shuwan’s brows furrowed slightly, knowing her little sister must have been wronged, but she didn’t point it out, instead saying, "Let’s go inside first. You can have a proper look around after meeting father, and then stay for a few days if you like; there will be plenty of time."
She then pulled Tang Qian inside.
Patting Yang Fei on the shoulder, Sun Weimin sighed, "Let’s go, I’m sorry for the trouble."
Yang Fei gave a slight smile and shook his head, "It’s fine, Brother Sun, as long as you’re okay."
Sun Weimin laughed heartily.
Yang Fei also smiled, his gaze settling on Tang Shuwan’s back, recalling the first time she met him and what she had said.