Chapter 352: Confused Accounts
Wu Fei went back, and the next day when Song Moxin sought her out, Wu Fei had no interest in attending the wedding.
She handed the gift to Song Moxin but didn't show up in person.
If she didn't know before, now she knows that Song Mohuan found such a woman, and there will surely be some drama in the days to come.
She definitely wouldn't give any face to this woman.
She was Jiang Xiaoxiao's friend after all, and her stance must be firm.
It's a must to support her friend.
The next day, Song Mohuan got married, and Wu Fei also met her elder uncle.
Of course, they met in the old house.
Her dad and mom, including her uncle, her elder uncles, aunts, and elder aunt all appeared.
Their family drove several cars together to the old house.
She accompanied her grandma while her grandpa did not show up; he went out to meet his old comrades.
The words that night were clear; grandpa didn't want to see this elder uncle.
He was finding an excuse to avoid him.
What kind of a person is Wu Weiguo?
Wu Fei was very curious.
Seeing grandma's eager expectation on the way, Wu Fei was even more amazed.
It was obvious that this elder uncle was very much liked by grandma, but why did he end up in prison? She was especially curious about this.
No one mentioned it over the years, and life has been smooth sailing for her, without any influence on the family.
All these prove that elder uncle's imprisonment did not have a great impact on the family.
But from what grandpa and grandma said, elder uncle's offense was quite serious.
The whole family returned to the old house.
A man appeared in front of them.
Wu Fei looked at the man in front of her with astonishment.
Totally different from the vicious prisoner she imagined, he was clean and tidy with fair skin.
If only to see this person, one would think he's just a regular intellectual.
Tall and thin, with big eyes, wearing glasses, eyes shining with intelligence, and a gentle expression.
He smiled at everyone he saw.
Elegant, with scholarly air, voice not loud, gentle and refined.
How could such a person possibly be a criminal?
"Mom, second brother, third brother, fourth brother, fifth sister, why did all of you come? No need to come. I've gotten used to it these years. I don't want to burden the family. It's better if you don't visit anymore. Mom, I understand your thoughts. You've already given me a place to stay, which is great. I just want to live quietly, without thinking about anything else."
Wu Weiguo saw his mother, especially her graying hair and wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, her warm and loving gaze, which stirred his emotions.
All these years.
He never regretted what he did back then.
The only regret was the unfilial act that worried his parents.
But he absolutely didn't think he was wrong; he must be the one carrying the burden forward.
Old lady clutched her son's hands, trembling hands revealing inner joy, "What are you saying about burdening or not burdening? I don't know what really happened back then. But I just know you are my son.
Since you're out, live well, and have a good life.
Find a good woman, marry, and have children, live well. Mom just hopes you can live safely and peacefully; I've never hoped for anything else."
Wu Weiguo smiled and let the family inside,
"Since you're here, come on inside. I've gotten used to being alone after staying inside for so long. But I should meet with you all; everyone has changed so much over the years. Look at those kids from back then; they've grown up, and I don't recognize any of them."
Looking at Wu Fei and the other kids, his gaze was gentle.
Wu Fei courageously stepped forward to greet first.
"Elder uncle, I am Wu Fei."
She was truly curious about this elder uncle.
The other brothers and sisters probably were instructed by their parents and nobody dared to take the initiative.
But her parents were busy overnight and had no time to instruct her.
Wu Weiguo looked at the little girl in front of him with a teasing gaze.
Little girl's courage was commendable.
"When you were born, I was away. I didn't expect you to grow into such a big girl."
They had a simple meal, but few spoke during the dinner, and almost nobody said a word.
Aside from Old Mrs. Song and Wu Weiguo having polite exchanges, others barely said anything beyond greetings.
Mostly, it was silent.
Wu Fei felt the atmosphere to be very oppressive, not knowing what her father and uncles knew, but she sensed this elder uncle wasn't welcomed by them.
On the way back, Wu Fei's family sat silently in the car with grandma.
"Grandma, elder uncle?"
"Shut up! Don't ask what shouldn't be asked."
Wu Pingzhou scolded harshly.
The tone was indescribably strict.
Xiao Xin glanced at Wu Fei, "Wu Fei, about your elder uncle's matter, your grandparents are aware. It's a matter of the previous generation, don't concern yourself; just take care of your own life."
Old lady comfortingly patted Wu Fei's hand.
"Don't be afraid; your elder uncle is not a bad person. Actually, he's an excellent doctor and biologist, once the greatest genius, was the son your grandfather and I had high hopes for.
Ah, about that incident years ago, who can discern right from wrong? Your elder uncle hasn't explained, so even grandma doesn't really know. So, I can't explain it or tell you what exactly happened back then.
Just treat your elder uncle like an ordinary uncle; actually, he's a pitiful person, be kind to him."
Wu Pingzhou snorted coldly, "Mom, you can't mix right with wrong; indeed, back then, elder brother did wrong. Whether right or wrong, he shouldn't have done that back then, shouldn't have done it. How many people died because of it? Who should take responsibility for so many willing to die for it?
Elder brother won't clarify things, leaving everyone to guess."
"What do you mean mix right with wrong? Is your elder brother a person like that? You grew up with your elder brother, don't you know what kind of person he is? He has a sense of justice, he can distinguish right from wrong, how could he do something so confused? You don't even trust your elder brother, how can others trust him?"
Wu Pingzhou sighed, knowing when it involves his elder brother, their mother would refuse reason, confronting anyone!
She's just a mother who loves her son dearly, protecting her son.
"Mom! Alright, alright, whatever you say. I need to go to the hospital for surgery, there are three surgeries today. We'll send mom back, and we two will head straight back to the hospital."
Wu Pingzhou had to keep the peace.
Wu Fei was still confused, troubled by her elder uncle's matter.
She still didn't get the elder uncle's situation.
...
Song family wedding banquet.
Ye Hua and Fang Zhiyuan watched Fang Xiaohui and Song Mohuan toast table by table.
When they saw Jiang Xiaoxiao and Song Moting accompany Old Mrs. Song enter,
Ye Hua wasn't surprised, but Fang Zhiyuan was startled.
He asked Ye Hua quietly, Ye Hua wasn't surprised, indicating she knew long ago.
Fang Zhiyuan was a bit displeased; shouldn't he have been informed to prepare for this kind of matter?
"What's going on here? How is Jiang Xiaoxiao appearing with Old Mrs. Song?"
"You didn't know, your talented daughter is now married to Song Moting, the grandson escorting Old Mrs. Song around, greeting everyone. He's the son of Old Song's former wife."
Ye Hua said irritably.
In her heart, Ye Hua didn't want to see Jiang Xiaoxiao; seeing this daughter reminded her of past events.
Those events were her disgrace, her failed nightmare, more so her guilt and a handle.
But this daughter was precisely here to settle the score.
Since she didn't acknowledge them, let it be; she never really took this child as her own.
Yet, this daughter would parade around, even marrying into the Song family.
Won favor with the old master and lady, even overshadowing Fang Xiaohui.
If only it was known earlier that Jiang Xiaoxiao could join the Song family.
She should have directly ended Jiang Xiaoxiao or thrown Jiang Xiaoxiao out back then, it would've avoided today's situation.
But regretting now is too late.
"Since Xiao Xiao also married into the Song family, why don't you ease things with Xiao Xiao, go say hello to her? You say you're her mom, would she really disregard you in such a crowd? Disregard herself?"
Fang Zhiyuan's eyes shone.
Ye Hua said with displeasure, "You go if you want, I'm not going to put my warm face to encounter a cold reception."
Fang Zhiyuan didn't possess the slightest ambition, even she didn't know why she chose Fang Zhiyuan.
Maybe because he was easily manipulated.
But she also despised him.
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