Chapter 976 - 977: Maternal Disdain

Qi Fenglian’s divorce gradually settled, but her situation caused quite a stir, and since her previous husband’s Gaotian Village wasn’t far from Huangtian Village, news traveled fast in this day and age. So, her story became widely known.

Especially seeing Qi Fenglian staying at her parents’ home with two kids, everyone in Huangtian Village peeped intentionally or unintentionally.

Mother Qi was bombarded with questions by the curious; they asked if Qi Fenglian had truly divorced and what led to it, and she was irked beyond measure!

"What’s the big deal about a divorce? If you can’t live together, then don’t. It’s not like you can’t live without a man, what’s so juicy about it? Are you bored or what, poking your nose into other people’s affairs!" Mother Qi snapped back at such inquiries.

But once she returned home, her face fell long. After all, a daughter’s divorce isn’t pleasant and is shameful; she felt humiliated.

Particularly, seeing Xiao Yun playing with the chicken ticked her off, and she scolded her twice, scaring Xiao Yun till her eyes went red.

Seeing this, Cheng Su immediately called Xiao Yun over, saying she wanted to take her to the town and buy her some clothes.

Father Qi saw it clearly too and pulled Mother Qi aside to scold her: "Whatever frustration you encountered outside, don’t take it out on the kids at home, especially knowing this is the most sensitive time for them."

Seeing Xiao Yun’s frightened look, Father Qi felt deeply pained. She was his first granddaughter, now going through her parents’ divorce, naturally stirring pity.

Yet this foolish woman still lashed out at her, as if she had lost her mind.

"I’ve lost all my face!" Mother Qi huffed.

Father Qi knew instantly what she meant and lowered his voice: "Fenglian is still at home, why say such things? Aren’t you just stabbing at the heart? She’s your own daughter! If even you turn your back, where will the three of them go? I’m telling you, behave yourself these days."

Mother Qi wore a sullen face.

"If you feel so disgraced then don’t go out, shut out the outside world. Let’s see who talks about you then, with time they’ll stop!" Father Qi added.

"Who knows when these days will end?" Mother Qi snorted lightly.

Qi Fenglian, hugging Xiao Bao, hid behind the door, tears streaming down as she bit her lip tightly.

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The Qi family’s atmosphere passed in such cautious awkwardness, and Qi Taiguo’s leave was suddenly over, he had to return.

As Qi Taiguo needed to go back, Cheng Su naturally had to follow; she originally returned for the Elder Sister’s matter, and there were still many affairs to handle in Qing City.

Mother Qi was very reluctant, saying: "Every time you come back it’s in such a hurry, when can you stay a bit longer?"

"I’ll come back during my next family vacation."

"Come back for the New Year? The relatives heard you got promoted and are very happy; let’s invite a couple of tables during New Year and let everyone share the festivity." Mother Qi suggested again.

In her heart, she thought if she lost face due to her daughter’s divorce, then she’d regain it through her son, making everyone envy that she gave birth to a good son.

"Mom, I’ve already mentioned, this time I came back by taking an early leave, so it’s very unlikely I’ll have time during the New Year. I’ll come after the New Year!" Qi Taiguo said patiently.

Unwilling to give up, Mother Qi wanted to persuade further, but Father Qi pushed her aside, saying: "The army follows rules, you can’t come and go at will, even as a leader you have to abide by them. Step aside and don’t create trouble for him." Then said to Qi Taiguo: "Don’t listen to your mom; come back when you can, if not, just give a call, it’s all the same!"

"Dad, I got it." Qi Taiguo smiled and hesitated for a while, then said: "Dad, please look after Elder Sister more."

Father Qi solemnly nodded.