The eldest daughter-in-law's remark caused Shao Zhengchang's face to change. He frowned and tugged at his wife's hand, signaling her to refrain from speaking at such a moment.
However, the eldest daughter-in-law could not stand the Old Madam pushing all the blame onto her son. She also stood up, her voice sharp, "Mom, Xiao Jun is still young and doesn't know any better. It's understandable that he didn't recognize the jade bangle, but what about you? You've worn so many jade bangles, don't you know?"
"I think, you just see that second brother's family has no money and think they only deserve fakes, so you don't believe them from the bottom of your heart. That's why this result occurred."
"So, you also have responsibility in this matter."
As soon as the eldest daughter-in-law finished speaking, the Old Madam's face suddenly clouded over. She slammed the table and said coldly, "Nonsense! Do you still know what a senior is!"
Although the eldest daughter-in-law was a little intimidated by the Old Madam's anger, she still argued righteously, "I didn't say anything wrong."
The Old Madam pointed her finger fiercely at the eldest daughter-in-law, seeming so angry that she could barely breathe, "You... you wretched thing, get out! Get out!"
"Shut up!" Shao Zhengchang roared and slapped his wife across the face.
Seeing his mother so enraged, he was also furious. He knew that in his company, the Old Madam was the majority shareholder, and Su Ding was demanding two million in compensation. Offending his mother would only make their situation worse! This foolish woman.
The eldest daughter-in-law looked at her husband in shock, her body trembling violently. Tears streamed down her face, and she cried as she beat Shao Zhengchang, "Shao Zhengchang, you scoundrel, how dare you hit me... how dare you hit me..."
Shao Zheng'gang, Shao Zheng'kang, and Shao Qingqing, who were present, watched this scene with complicated feelings. Shao Jun, fearing his father would hit his mother again, quickly stepped forward to intervene, "Dad, Mom, stop hitting, stop hitting..."
"Enough! All of you be quiet and let's discuss what to do about the two million!" The Old Madam rubbed her temples with a headache and commanded majestically. Shao Zheng'gang's family sat down again.
The Old Madam first looked at Shao Zheng'gang in the corner. Her stern face gradually softened into kindness, and she said in a gentle tone, "Second son, this matter still requires you to talk to Xiao Xu. We are all family. Don't make things difficult for us over two million, alright... go back and try to persuade her."
"Mom, I'm not very clear about this matter either." Shao Zheng'gang was a little flattered, but because he felt too guilty towards his daughter, he didn't want to be a burden to her, so he politely declined.
The Old Madam shook her head and said softly, "You are her biological father after all. She forgave you even after how you treated her back then. She definitely won't hold grudges over this."
Shao Zheng'gang's mind was exceptionally clear. He knew that his mother's improved attitude towards him was entirely due to the two million, not out of mother-son affection. Therefore, he still shook his head, "Two million is not a small sum. You all know Xiao Xu's current situation. The fact that she was willing to give you two million for your birthday was out of filial piety. But what about Big Brother and Xiao Jun? They treated her so poorly..."
As he spoke, he recalled the cold shoulder he had received at the birthday banquet. Shao Zheng'gang smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I can't make decisions for her. What was broken this time was not just a jade bangle, not just two million, but also her filial piety."
Hearing this, the Old Madam frowned displeasedly. However, she did not say anything harsh in the end. Instead, she cast a cold glance at Shao Zhengchang and his son, "Shao Jun, aren't you going to apologize to your second uncle?"
Shao Jun was also smart and knew that the breakthrough was Shao Zheng'gang. He immediately looked at Shao Zheng'gang pitifully and pleaded, "Second Uncle, I really don't have that much money. Please ask my cousin not to hold it against me anymore, I've already apologized..."
Seeing that Shao Zheng'gang remained silent, Shao Jun walked directly in front of him and knelt down with a thud.
"Second Uncle, I beg you. Two million is asking for my life. You know our family's situation. I haven't even gotten married yet..." Shao Jun pleaded desperately.