The next day, when a huge, bustling crowd flooded into Juhua's family's large courtyard, she glanced over the group and almost burst out laughing—they had actually left her second uncle's wife, Mrs. Lin, at home to watch the house. Her first and second uncles, along with her first uncle's wife, had come leading Liu Fugui's family.
'Oh my! That woman must be furious—this was a slight she had never experienced since marrying into the family!'
Her opinion of her second uncle, Yang Dezhi, instantly improved. She went up to greet him, calling out, "Second Uncle!"
Laicai also darted out from behind her, shouting, "Dad! How come Mom didn't come?"
Yang Dezhi looked a little embarrassed. He had argued with his wife last night and refused to let her tag along today, leaving her to watch the house instead. For one, he was afraid she would come and make a scene, especially since his sister's in-laws were visiting today.
