Chapter 771: Shouldn't They Give Us Some Compensation?

Seeing only one dish remained, Liu's father went personally to invite the Party Secretary and the Village Head over.

Because of the scene the Liu family had caused earlier, the two actually didn't want to come; after all, the Liu couple had done such things back then, and they felt it brought shame to their own faces.

But since Liu Shanliang had gone to invite them personally, they couldn't truly refuse.

Fortunately, the Xiao family members were all quite gentle in character; they didn't say anything unpleasant to their faces, nor did they bring up the Liu family's matters again.

It was clear the matter was within everyone's expectations, needing no mediation from the village at all.

After a round of greetings, everyone picked up their chopsticks, yet the Party Secretary and the Village Head truly found the delicious food tasteless.

They wanted to plead for the Liu couple, but they simply couldn't bring themselves to speak.

The Xiao elder naturally saw their expressions, but since that couple had acted without considering consequences and were utterly selfish, they had to be taught a lesson.

As for the final outcome, it naturally depended on the youngest son's decision.

The Xiao elder raised his cup toward the Party Secretary and the Village Head: "My Changsheng has always told me that over these years you have helped him greatly; I am truly grateful. This cup is a toast to you."

Though the Party Secretary and the Village Head felt unworthy deep down, they still drank this cup with him.

While this side was harmonious and joyful, the old house was in chaos.

First, Ding Surong flew into a rage at Liu Jiantong after the old couple was taken away by the police: "What is all this? If they are sentenced, won't it affect the child in my belly?

Liu Jiantong, your grandparents are truly troublemakers; what are we supposed to do?"

Ding Surong hadn't told Liu Jiantong about the trouble at her natal home, so she struck first.

With such a huge incident, the Liu family might ask her to return to her natal home for help; to avoid being exposed, she might as well go mad first, making them abandon the thought of asking her to return for aid—look at this woman's scheming.

Qu Aihua held her daughter Liu Yingying, listening to the noise of the second sister-in-law and others arguing next door: "Jianqiang, what the second sister-in-law said is actually correct; if the grandparents are truly convicted, then in the future anyone will be able to trample on us. It's fine for us adults, but our Yingying in the future..."

She couldn't even finish speaking.

Liu Jianqiang was also annoyed in his heart: "In a while I'll go check on Father and Second Uncle to see what result they discuss."

When he arrived, he heard Third Aunt Su Hongjuan say: "Stop messing around blindly; asking anyone is not as good as asking Second Brother."

Ge Xiulan's face was stern: "You've seen their attitude these past few months; how could he possibly agree?"

"Eldest Sister-in-law, how can you know it won't work without trying? Besides, is there a better way now?"

Liu Shangan's mind was in a mess, smoking cigarette after cigarette: "Third Brother, have your Lidong keep an eye on the situation over there; once the relatives seeking kin leave, we'll all go beg Second Brother."

Upon mentioning 'Second Brother', he felt even more restless.

The mistakes Father and Mother made to let Second Brother live a good life now require them to bear the consequences; the more he thought about it, the more depressed he felt.

Then Liu Shanling spoke: "Since they say Second Brother was swapped, then where is my own Second Brother? They must give an explanation; since he gained the benefits, shouldn't he return to handle this matter?"

Ge Xiulan got excited: "Yes, how could I forget that? Judging by the demeanor of that family just now, their conditions must be good; we got implicated because of him, so shouldn't they give us some compensation?"

Hearing these words, Su Hongjuan said: "That is indeed reasonable."