Chapter 227: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 227: The Plan Falls Through, Mo Fu Goes to School (2)
Niu Shi was completely oblivious to her embarrassment, casually stuffing food into her mouth with chopsticks. Since she couldn't speak, she might as well eat!
Mo Erni'er also glared resentfully at her mother. Having such a disgraceful mother was worse than not having one at all!
But at this moment, she hated Hong Shi even more, wishing she could sew her mouth shut forever with a needle and thread. Everything she had planned so carefully was ruined by this stupid old woman.
Everyone looked at each other, unsure whether to continue eating and drinking.
Although they were curious why the Mo family had let the Li family move in, today was supposed to be a joyous occasion for the Mo family, especially during the banquet. Regardless of the reason, it would have to be addressed after the banquet.
The good atmosphere of the banquet was ruined, making the old Mo family seem unreasonable. People vented their disdain for the old Mo family and sympathized with them at the same time: having such a group of relatives was truly unlucky for eight generations.
Looking at Old Mo, who let them make a scene without stopping them, they could understand why the old Mo family had become so unruly.
Li Zhong didn't even have a chance to say a word before things escalated to this point. Feeling extremely guilty for the mess at the banquet, he was about to explain when he saw Mo Qingze shaking his head, so he closed his mouth in confusion.
Turning his gaze away from Hong Shi, who was demanding an explanation, Mo Qingze didn't even bother to respond to her thoughts.
He stood up, apologizing to Master Liu and the others, "I apologize for today's incident, causing everyone to be embarrassed."
"It's nothing, everyone has their own troubles," Master Liu replied with a faint smile, seemingly unaffected by the farce before him.
Although shopkeeper Xing and the others felt disappointed, they couldn't blame the Mo family for this. They smiled and said it was okay, but their gazes towards Old Mo were quite subtle.
Mo Qingze felt even more ashamed. He apologized to the other villagers, expressing his regret for not being a good host.
The invited villagers were already on good terms with the Mo family and didn't mind. They all smiled and expressed their understanding.
Then, Mo Qingze raised his cup full of wine and said, "Today is a joyous occasion for my Mo family. I'm glad that everyone here could attend. Regarding the question raised by my niece about why Uncle Zhong's family is living in my Mo family's house, I will explain everything after the banquet. For now, let's enjoy the food and drinks. If I've been remiss in any way, please forgive me."
With that said, he drank the wine in one gulp.
With his words, everyone naturally gave him face, raising their cups to toast Mo Qingze.
For a moment, the atmosphere became lively again, as if the previous incident had never happened.
Old Mo sat stiffly, his face like a needle felt. He regretted not stopping his granddaughter, not stopping Hong Shi, and not rectifying the situation after Hong Shi spoke.
Now, regardless of why the Li family was living in the Mo family's house, they would once again become the laughingstock of Liuyang Village. Looking at Mo Qingze's attitude of ignoring the old hag's remarks, any chance of repairing the relationship between the two families through this opportunity was now gone.
First ignored by Mo Qingze, and now being mocked by various gazes, Hong Shi's old face turned red with anger. At this moment, she also realized that no matter how righteous her reasons were, causing a scene at the banquet was her fault.
Hong Shi glared fiercely at Mo Erni'er on the opposite table. If it weren't for this little wretch, how could she have embarrassed herself like this? Since she wasn't honest, she shouldn't blame her for being ruthless.
Mo Erni'er was frightened by Hong Shi's malicious gaze, her lowered eyes filled with resentment, sending shivers down one's spine...
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