Chapter 370

Chapter 370

"Ah?" He Cheng was just about to help his wife back inside when He Tian's question left him confused.

He wasn't interested in learning Traditional Chinese Medicine, so why would anyone introduce him to such a thing?

Seeing He Cheng's puzzled expression, He Tian cursed inwardly. He’s such a waste. He doesn’t even understand what this opportunity means.

"The teacher that Uncle found for Brother is a very influential figure. His children are all successful. If we could connect with him, who would need to work at the factory?

He Cheng, your job is having some issues right now, isn't it? You can't go directly, right?

How did you miss out on such a great opportunity?

Uncle should have sent you first, since Brother already has a job."

He Tian frowned and sighed, pretending to speak up for He Cheng.

He Cheng was also stunned.

Seeing He Tian's expression, Bai Xiuxiu couldn't help but laugh.

Her laughter caught the attention of the others.

"Sister-in-law, what’s so funny?" Xu Niandi asked dissatisfiedly, thinking Bai Xiuxiu was being smug.

Bai Xiuxiu waved her hand. "Oh, nothing. I just thought what He Tian said was amusing."

"What’s so interesting?" He Wei, who had just come back, overheard and felt curious.

"It’s just that He Tian only heard that my husband is going to become an apprentice today, but he didn’t realize there’s a test involved. The master is taking in disciples, not adopting sons.

Without any background in Traditional Chinese Medicine, what’s the point of going?

To embarrass himself?

Or to cause trouble for the master?"

Bai Xiuxiu replied, turning the question back to He Tian.

He Tian's expression darkened. "Who can predict something like this?"

"How can you be so unsure? Whether He Cheng has studied Traditional Chinese Medicine or not, I don't know, but you've been living in the He family for so many years, you should know, right? Are you hoping He Cheng does well, or are you hoping he embarrasses himself?

Or maybe you think it’s best if He Cheng and my husband get into a conflict?

Isn’t this what people call stirring up trouble?"

Bai Xiuxiu continued questioning He Tian.

After hearing Bai Xiuxiu's words, He Cheng looked at He Tian as if he was looking at a pile of dirt.

Although he also hoped that his father would arrange more good things for him, he definitely didn't want to study Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Isn’t that going to be exhausting?

If he loved studying so much, would He Tian even have a place in their family?

It was obvious that He Tian was trying to sow discord between him and Wang Qinghe.

He didn’t care about it at first, but after a few words from He Tian, he started to feel a bit irritated.

Back then, his Third Uncle used to say similar things, and he’d end up arguing with He Ming...

Suddenly, it clicked for He Cheng.

"Hey, what’s going on here? We were just chatting, and now it’s turning into a big deal? My brother is only thinking of what’s best for He Cheng. After all, he doesn’t have a job right now.

Big sister-in-law, don’t misunderstand.

In our family, we don’t have those bad rural habits, like being petty or scheming.

You’re making a mountain out of a molehill over a few words."

He Huihui hurriedly came out to smooth things over for He Tian.

Bai Xiuxiu looked at He Huihui and had no intention of letting her off easy. "In the countryside, we don’t have people who stir up trouble between brothers like you do. Such people have to walk with their heads down when they go out.

Birds will poop on their heads.

They’re considered unlucky."

"What’s with the crude language?" He Huihui was shocked. How could she say such harsh things?

"I speak according to the person I’m talking to," Bai Xiuxiu spared her no mercy.

Seeing He Huihui and He Tian both standing there awkwardly, He Wei almost laughed out loud. Big sister-in-law really has a sharp tongue.

He Huihui was about to cry from Bai Xiuxiu’s harsh words. She’s so rude, coming from the countryside and all.

"Sister-in-law, I get that you can be tough with me, but why are you being so harsh on Huihui? Isn’t that affecting family harmony?" When He Tian saw his sister being bullied, he directly accused Bai Xiuxiu.

"At least I’m not as bad as what you just said." Bai Xiuxiu remained unmoved. She and Qinghe didn’t need to maintain any pretense of a harmonious family with them.

Qinghe had already achieved his goal. She hadn’t even considered the possibility of him failing to become an apprentice.

In the kitchen, Qi Yingying and her son came out with some fruit, having overheard everything He Tian and Bai Xiuxiu said.

Qi Yingying disliked He Tian even more. "What's going on? When I went to the kitchen just now, everything was fine. He Tian, you better not treat your big sister-in-law like you treat He Ming and He Cheng.

I usually let you get away with your sarcastic and divisive behavior.

Your uncle indulges you, but I won’t."

After all, Bai Xiuxiu wasn’t her enemy, and sometimes the enemy of your enemy is your friend.

Besides, she’s the eldest daughter-in-law, and Qi Yingying had some loyalty to her.

"How can you say that about me... How could I possibly create divisions between He Ming and He Cheng? Let’s clear this up in front of Uncle.

And as for Sister-in-law, I wouldn’t dare to say anything. I mean, just now..."

He Tian wore a look of hurt and misunderstanding.

He harbored resentment toward the whole He family. If it weren't for them badmouthing him to Old He behind his back, Old He wouldn't treat him like this now.

They were in his way, and he wished they would just disappear.

Without them, Old He would have supported him fully.

Qi Yingying couldn’t stand watching him put on this act. In the past, when Old He valued his nephew He Tian, she didn’t dare say anything. If she spoke up, it would cause a huge fuss in the family.

But things were different now. He Tian had dug his own grave by playing both sides, which made Old He start to doubt him.

Old He couldn’t trust him the way he used to.

Plus, after their eldest son returned, Old He’s regard for He Tian had significantly lessened.

Now, she felt bold enough to scold He Tian behind closed doors.

If He Tian dared to spread lies, she would expose his embarrassing secrets too.

Then let’s see who would still want to set He Tian up with anyone.

With that thought in mind, Qi Yingying cut him off impatiently, “Enough, do you think I don’t know what kind of person you are? It’s only my husband who was deceived by you. You’re living in our family; I’m not chasing you out, and that’s already more than enough.

When my husband isn’t home, don’t wander around outside. Seeing you just annoys me.”

He Tian didn’t expect that, on such a late night, Qi Yingying would suddenly confront him.

After what she said, how could he still stand his ground in the He family?

Was she trying to drive him away?

No, he couldn’t leave.

“Aunt, how can you do this to me? Even if my father messed up, my brother has always treated you like his own mother.

You…”

He Huihui also panicked.

“Don’t say that. You have your own mother. I have my own children. Let’s not be so close. Just like your brother, when your uncle isn’t home, don’t show up in front of us.

I’m not afraid of you telling your uncle. Go ahead and tell him whatever you want.”