Chapter 267: Chapter 267: A Complete Misunderstanding

Er Laizi blinked, then nodded: “I know a bit, it’s my mother who did wrong.”

Once these words were spoken, the Qi Family was surprised, while Mrs. Lai Sr. seemed to be petrified, standing there stunned.

Liu Qinghe nodded and asked again: “Your mother wants to report to the authorities and make a complaint against the Qi Family. What do you think?”

“No report, no complaint.”

Er Laizi shook his head lightly, closed his eyes, and sighed: “It was my mother’s mistake first, we accept this fault.”

Opening his eyes, Er Laizi got up, bowed to Mrs. Qi and her group: “Aunt Qi, my mother was foolish and spoke nonsense. I kindly ask for your generosity to forgive my mother this time.”

Pausing for a moment, Er Laizi continued: “I know what kind of family we are, and I absolutely wouldn’t have those unwarranted thoughts.”

“Hmph!”

Mrs. Qi turned her head, not responding.

Er Laizi glanced at the Qi Family and noticed Qi Quanjin was not present. He then said to Qi Ercai: “Brother Ercai, my mother was wrong, but so was I. I should have managed her more, and then today wouldn’t have happened.”

As he spoke, Er Laizi’s voice choked with emotion: “The Lai Family benefited from the Qi Family’s care, which is why my mother and I have our current life. This kindness, I, Er Laizi, will never dare forget for a lifetime.”

“But, my mother indeed did wrong. Brother Ercai, I’m begging your family to forgive her, forgive my family this time. Once I repay the Qi Family’s silver coin, I will move out of Yongping Village with my mother.”

Upon saying this, tears had already started falling from Er Laizi’s eyes.

Such a big man shedding tears in front of so many people was truly a sight that made one feel uneasy.

Mrs. Qi hadn’t expected Er Laizi to say something like this, and for a moment, she felt that she, too, had some fault in the matter.

But as an elder, it was really difficult for her to express forgiveness, so she just gave her second son a meaningful look.

Qi Ercai instantly understood, stepping forward to say: “If it’s all a misunderstanding, then there’s no need to talk about moving away. Today, it was our family’s boys who acted rashly. Your injuries and your house door, our family will take responsibility.”

As Qi Ercai spoke, he glared at a few lads and then said to Er Laizi: “You should rest at home and recuperate. We’ll calculate your wages at triple, does that sound okay?”

In fact, Qi Ercai meant to say double, but seeing Er Laizi’s bruised and swollen face, he ultimately opted for triple.

Er Laizi didn’t expect Qi Ercai to say this and was so moved that he didn’t know what to say.

Instead, Mrs. Lai Sr. realized and immediately exclaimed: “Just that isn’t enough, you guys made such a fuss just now, now the whole village thinks my son isn’t a good one. How can he marry in the future?”

Mrs. Qi knew that Er Laizi was a good kid now, but seeing Mrs. Lai Sr.’s attitude made her angry, and she directly retorted: “What do you want then? Let my whole family kneel and bow to apologize to you?”

“Mom!”

Seeing the good situation about to be ruined by his mother, Er Laizi was so angry he shouted: “Can you shut up for now? I’ll handle this!”

“Son…”

Mrs. Lai Sr. wanted to say something, but upon meeting Er Laizi’s glaring eyes, she instantly cowered.

Er Laizi cupped his fists and bowed to Mrs. Qi: “This matter is my mother’s fault, Brother Ercai’s arrangement is already an extraordinary care for my family.”

This was agreement.

Mrs. Qi snorted, saying nothing.

Qi Ercai also felt relieved.

He actually feared that Er Laizi, like his mother, would continue to cling to this issue.

“Since it’s like this, then you should go home and lie down. I’ll have my young men send medicine over later.”

Qi Ercai also addressed everyone: “Okay, okay, today this was a misunderstanding, both families made mistakes. Now that the misunderstanding is cleared up, everyone should go rest! Have a good break, don’t let it disrupt this afternoon’s work.”

Seeing this, everyone knew they shouldn’t stay any longer and dispersed in small groups.

Qi Ercai also motioned for his family to leave.

Only he walked at the very end, looking at his eldest son beside him still fuming, and felt angry.

He didn’t know whose temperament this kid took after, so reckless that if not watched, he might even poke a hole in the sky.

In his anger, Qi Ercai kicked Qi Sanlang at his rear.

Qi Sanlang was caught off guard, stumbled forward, then jumped ahead, shouting: “Who? Who kicked me?”

“I, your father, kicked you!”

Qi Ercai glared at Qi Sanlang: “What? You want to kick back?”

“No, no intentions.”

Qi Sanlang shrank his neck, quickly ran to Mrs. Qi’s side, fearing his own father might kick again.

It was too embarrassing.

Mrs. Qi hadn’t seen the process, but from the father and son’s dialogue, she knew what happened.

She glared at Qi Ercai, pulled Qi Sanlang’s hand and walked forward, only giving advice as she walked: “Sanlang, you know you’re a good one, but in the future, you mustn’t act so recklessly.”

“Think about how dangerous today’s matter was. If Er Laizi got seriously hurt, wouldn’t you brothers be in trouble?”

Mrs. Qi was actually quite frightened now.

If Er Laizi ended up dead or disabled, their family wouldn’t fare well!

Qi Sanlang pouted, obviously not feeling he was wrong.

Mrs. Qi patted Qi Sanlang’s hand: “Anyway, don’t be reckless like this in the future. Consult with your elder brothers about any issues.”

Only then did Qi Sanlang nod, reluctantly agreeing.

This was Mrs. Qi’s principle in disciplining children.

The Qi Family doesn’t fear matters but also shouldn’t stir trouble indiscriminately. With issues, the family sits together to discuss how to handle them.

Actually, if today’s matter hadn’t involved the cherished granddaughter, Mrs. Qi wouldn’t have been so impulsive.

Now educating her third grandson, Mrs. Qi felt uncertain.

Fortunately, the child was obedient and agreed in the end.

As they returned home, just entering the gate, Qi Zheng black-faced and said: “Everyone, come to the main room.”

Qi Zheng hadn’t spoken earlier.

Not because he didn’t want to, but because he couldn’t take the lead.

Being the patriarch of the Qi Family, no matter what he said, it wouldn’t be appropriate.

Supporting his family members would outright suggest leading the Qi Family to pick on the Lai mother and son.

If outsiders saw this, they’d surely think the Qi Family was bullying an orphan and a widow.

But if he said his family was wrong, that would mean his children hadn’t done anything right.

It was all about maintaining his family, Qi Zheng didn’t actually feel the grandsons were wrong, at most they just went overboard.

But now, with no outsiders around, Qi Zheng naturally didn’t worry about those things.

Everyone glanced around at each other, fully aware the patriarch was angry.

Qi Ercai said: “Dad, everyone isn’t present yet. How about we talk about it tonight? Let everyone rest first, otherwise delaying the afternoon work wouldn’t be good.”

Upon hearing this, Qi Zheng agreed it made sense, so he waved his hand, and with both hands behind his back, walked towards the backyard.

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