Married for a long time

Chapter 37 037: Dispute

When Qin Man arrived at Huozhuang, it was already 05:30.

Several lanterns were lit on both sides of the cobblestone path in the courtyard, filled with wisps of evening mist.

She actually likes the scenery of Huozhuang, especially in the evening, when the air is fresh, quiet and refreshing, and she can overlook the lights of thousands of houses that are gradually lighting up in most of the capital.

Walking across the arch bridge over the artificial pool and passing the waterside pavilion, a beautiful figure walked from the corridor at the other end.

The two looked at each other and were both stunned for a moment. A trace of astonishment flashed in Qin Man's eyes, "Miss Qiao, why are you here?"

Qiao Xiya's face was full of arrogance, she folded her arms with her hands, and looked at her with a hint of impatience and disgust in her eyes, and her tone was naturally not much better.

"I came to Huo's house as a guest. When did I have to report to you? It's none of your business."

Qin Man put away her previous surprise, her eyes were calm, she said 'Oh', and then said with a smile, "Then you are welcome to Huo's house..."

Qiao Xiya interrupted her impatiently, "Why should you welcome me when I come to Huo's house? Today is Brother Yanchi's birthday, and he invited me here."

"Oh."

She responded calmly, and there was no hint of displeasure on her pretty face.

When Qiao Xiya was a child, Wen Shan took her to live with the Huo family for a period of time. It happened that during that time, she was also taken in by Mrs. Huo and lived there for more than a month. During that time, the two of them did not get along happily.

Although Qin Man had a lively temper when he was a child, he also had a meek side.

Qiao Xiya thought she was a bit petty and never played with her. She mostly ran around Huo Yanchi.

Of course, Qiao Xiya's liking for Huo Yanchi is no secret to the entire Huo family.

It was because Wen Shan knew this that she had often brought them together before.

Qin Man didn't care much about the impatience and disgust in her eyes. The only thing that moved her was that she said it was Huo Yanchi who invited her.

Seeing that she was about to leave, Qiao Xiya became even more angry and grabbed her arm with an imposing manner, "Qin Man! What's your attitude?"

"I heard from my aunt that you and Brother Yanchi got married at the request of Grandma Huo. I said, if it wasn't for Grandma Huo's order, how could Brother Yanchi marry you?"

"You Qin family are really shameless. You actually do such disgusting things as selling your daughters for glory. Qin Man, you are also a shameless vixen. You clearly know that Brother Yanchi and I are in love, and you still rob me. Man, you and I have nothing to do with each other!"

Buy girls for glory.

Qin Man suddenly recalled the scene when Qin Jiang persuaded her to marry Huo Yanchi that day.

He showed a fatherly look that he had never shown before, and said sadly, "Manman, dad really has no choice. Only by marrying and cooperating with the Huo family can our Qin family's industry continue to be maintained. This company belongs to you." Grandpa’s life’s hard work, you definitely can’t bear it to go bankrupt, right?”

Seeing that he was too weak later, he said with a tough attitude, "Your surname is Qin. We, the Qin family, gave birth to you and raised you so that you could grow up well-fed and well-dressed. Are you not willing to pay even this little contribution?"

"Well, the Huo family and Ah Chi are not the same as each other. Our two families know each other well. Ah Chi is also a good character. If Mrs. Huo hadn't liked you, do you think such a good marriage could have happened to you? ?”

She couldn't say that Qin Jiang didn't like her daughter. She could see his love for Qin Yao, and he protected her and favored her in everything.

He just didn't like her as his daughter. Only she and Qin Man were the pawn of the Qin family.

A chess piece with commercial value.

That day, Qin Yao also scolded her so fiercely that she was shameless, snatched her engagement, and threatened to live or die.

But the most ironic thing is that Mrs. Qin knew what Mrs. Huo meant, but she still helped Qin Yao accuse her.

She put away her thoughts, looked at her, and asked sincerely, "When did Huo Yanchi fall in love with you? Why didn't I know?"

Qiao Xiya's face stiffened, with a hint of anger after being ripped apart, "Why should we tell you that we are in love? It's none of your business."

Qin Man said 'Oh' again, with a hint of regret, "I'm quite curious. Forget it if you don't tell me. I'll ask Huo Yanchi later." With that, she was about to turn around and leave.

Qiao Xiya looked panicked and tightened her grip on her arm, "Qin Man, you are not allowed to leave!"

Qin Man's arm was already hurting, but it was even more painful when she held it so tightly and twisted it.

She frowned and said, "Let go, you're hurting me."

"Now that your Qin family has overcome the difficulties, can you return Brother Yanchi to me?"

"Give it back to you? Is Huo Yanchi a thing?"

Qiao Xiya paused, "He's not a thing..."

It doesn't seem right either.

Qin Man said, "You scolded him. That's too much."

"That's not what I meant." Qiao Xiya was furious and held her harder, "You deliberately tricked me."

There was a pain in her arm, which made Qin Man gasp and subconsciously wanted to break free from her hand.

However, Qiao Xiya refused to let go. She was in great pain and shook her arm hard.

Snapped!
A crisp slap echoed around Langwu.

Qiao Xiya tilted her head, her pupils trembling in disbelief, and she slowly raised her hand to touch the slapped cheek.

"Qin... Qin Man, you... actually hit me."

Qin Man hesitated to speak. The back of her hand had just accidentally slapped her.

She touched her sore arm, "I told you that you scratched me, and you didn't let me go... I didn't mean to..."

"Aunt Wen."

Before Qin Man could finish her good words, she saw Qiao Xiya's eyes immediately turned red, she covered her cheeks and pushed her away, running towards her behind with a cry.

Then Wen Shan's voice came from behind, "What's wrong, is this?"

Qiao Xiya sniffed, not to mention how wronged she was, "I have grown so big that my parents are reluctant to hit me, but Qin Man actually... hit me."

Although there were no slap marks on his face, he was still red.

Wen Shan didn't like Qin Man to begin with, and Qiao Xiya was her best friend's daughter. She had watched her grow up, so she would naturally be partial to Wen Shan.

"Ouch."

Wen Shan held her chin and looked around, her face full of distress. When she looked at Qin Man, her eyes and expression became sharp.

He asked, "Qin Man, Xiaoya came to our house as a guest, and you actually attacked the guest. Is this how your parents taught you?"

Qin Man retorted, "She did it first."

Wen Shan snorted coldly, "How could someone as knowledgeable and reasonable as Xiaoya take action first? You must have provoked her first and apologized to her."

"Mom, you didn't even ask clearly about the reason, so you just took sides blindly. She was the one who kept holding on to me, and I did it for..."

"You are accusing me, aren't you? Qin Man, you are so brave. You think your grandma is protecting you, so you don't take me as your mother-in-law seriously, right?"

Qin Man argued with reason, "I didn't mean that. I just think it's unfair for my mother to stand up for her like this without asking why."

(End of this chapter)