Reborn in the 1980s: Recapture My Devoted Husband-Chapter 830 - 741: Returning to the Mei Family (Part 3)

Han Yi looked up and saw Mei Langchi standing by the stairs, casting a disdainful look at them.

At this moment, Mei Shuping also noticed Mei Langchi and lifted his still-smiling face, saying, "Xiao Chi, come down quickly. Today we’re having a family reunion dinner together."

Mei Shuping knew their two brothers didn’t get along well; he could tell just by observing their expressions just now. But this day, eventually, they must face it.

Mei Langchi didn’t say anything, but as he came downstairs, his gaze was fixed on Han Yi. The subtle tension between the two, though not intense, was noticeable to the men.

Everyone chose to ignore it tacitly.

"Dad, Sister-in-law Wu has already prepared the food, let’s sit down quickly," Mei Shuqing looked at the clock, noting the lateness of the hour, and spoke to Mr. Mei.

"Yes, yes, let’s eat first, we can chat while eating," Mei Shuping was happily chiming in.

To speak of men, especially soldiers, they settle conflicts with action, fight, and remain good brothers without any "aftermath." But women are different.

Ever since the two brothers fought last time, Xie Lingzhi and Liang Qian haven’t spoken. Each time they see each other, it’s always with hostility.

At this moment, Xie Lingzhi, who had been in the room, came out because she heard her son’s voice.

Staying hidden in the room wasn’t right. In this family, she is the legit daughter-in-law of the Mei family, why should she hide when the children from the mistress come to be entertained? She is the true hostess here, allowing them back was her favor to them indeed.

In terms of seniority, she could always overshadow them. She couldn’t let her son fight alone; she must come out to support him.

"Oh, sister-in-law is here to join the fun."

"You misunderstood, I was originally home dining with my goddaughter’s family. On a hot day like today, if it weren’t for father-in-law insisting on calling us over, I wouldn’t have wanted to come."

"Is that so? You’re not welcome here."

"Enough, speak properly," Mr. Mei didn’t want them to ruin the rare good atmosphere of today and rebuked coldly.

That worked, after all, as the head of the family; Xie Lingzhi wouldn’t dare defy her father-in-law despite her antics.

"Alright, alright, why so fierce? Everyone’s here, today, you grandparents should have a good talk with the children." Fortunately, Old Mrs. Mei favored Mei Langchi.

Seeing her grandson unhappy made her uncomfortable too. Originally, she didn’t want to acknowledge Han Yi here.

She had two legitimate grandsons, both excellent, not lacking one of him, only that her husband, swayed by their eldest son’s words, insisted on bringing Han Yi back.

Let him be, as she wouldn’t let Han Yi overshadow Xiao Chi anyway.

Earlier, everyone had been in the living room for a long time, and it was almost one o’clock. Lin Wan was already hungry since she hadn’t eaten much in the morning due to a poor appetite. At her godmother’s place, she only had a few pieces of watermelon, now long digested.

Once everyone sat down, Lin Wan and Little Star stared at the full table of dishes, waiting a while before Mr. Mei picked up some money and took a bite, saying casually.

Then everyone began to eat.

Han Yi noticed the mother and daughter were hungry, and when he heard Mr. Mei speak, he quickly served Lin Wan and Little Star some of their favorite dishes, fearing they’d be too reserved to eat properly.

"Eat what you like," Han Yi whispered a reminder to Lin Wan.

"Okay, you eat too," Lin Wan was indeed hungry, but she maintained her etiquette, eating casually while helping Little Star.

The godmother sat on Little Star’s other side and was watching over her.

At the dining table, Mr. Mei particularly addressed Han Yi and Mei Langchi.

Knowing they had some conflicts before and that Xiao Chi’s accident was somewhat related to Han Yi.

Now he feared they might continue their rivalry at home.

"You two, no matter what, are brothers. What irreconcilable hatred could exist between siblings? Look at your father and uncle, despite their constant squabbles and fights, they still forgive each other quickly. That’s true brotherhood. I know Xiao Chi has some grievances, but it’s all responsibility of the past, not Xiao Yi’s fault. As your grandfather, I’m old, seeing familial love as increasingly crucial, thinking only of family happiness. So, I hope for us to be together peacefully and harmoniously. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Grandpa, I understand," Han Yi nodded gently.

Mei Langchi did the same. Both were obedient, responding agreeably.

"Since we’re family, in the future, talk things over when situations arise, and if discussions fail, settle it with a fight in the yard, and remain good brothers afterward. Can you do that?"