Li Gengtian and Li Gongniu mumbled their agreement, but neither dared to step forward. If they actually tried to drag Li Mingtang away, he might get so furious he'd pass out. At his age, it could be fatal.
Hearing this, Li Mingtang stared at his older brother in disbelief. "You'd hit me? You'd hit me for a mere child?" he demanded, jabbing a finger toward his own nose as he spoke.
Li Mingrui retorted angrily, "So what if I hit you? The older you get, the more childish you become! Don't I have the right to discipline you? Let's go. We're going home—family business should be handled at home. Don't air our dirty laundry in public. Besides, Jinling acted foolishly, the workshop has already fined her, and her father will punish her when she gets home. The matter is over."
