"Damn it, Xiong Dongmao, show some respect to my father!"
A voice filled with ferocity suddenly erupted from the yard. A young man with a bird's nest for hair and bloodshot eyes charged out, radiating an aura even more formidable than Xiong Dongmao's.
He was Qin Chuan's second brother, Qin Gang, a troublemaker since childhood who had always been a headache for the entire Qin family – a true little devil.
However, Qin Chuan knew that beneath his seemingly unreliable exterior, his second brother Qin Gang possessed a deeply filial and passionate heart.
In his past life, when the family fell into ruin, the second brother Qin Gang had contributed the most.
Overnight, Qin Gang changed completely. When he went out to work, he would proactively take on the most arduous and heaviest tasks, until he finally succumbed to exhaustion...
By the time Qin Chuan received the news, it was already the final farewell, a pain that scarred him for life!
If only he had been more capable, more diligent, and earned more money back then, second brother Qin Gang wouldn't have been overworked to death at such a young age!
Because of this, his mother also languished in sorrow, passing away just a few years later.
His father, his injuries continually worsening and festering, quietly slit his wrists and took his own life on the seventh day after his mother's passing. The entire family was gone!
The sole survivor, elder brother Qin Gang, unwilling to remain in the place of sorrow, moved far away with his wife and children, leaving Qin Chuan all alone...
Now, encountering his second brother Qin Gang again, Qin Chuan's heart burned with passion. In this life, he would absolutely not let the tragedy of his previous life repeat itself!
"It's just some furniture you burned, not your whole family. We'll compensate you for it. If you dare be so rude to my dad again, I'll make you..."
Qin Gang unleashed a torrent of curses at the Xiong family, acting every bit the wild devil.
However, his words were cut short. Jiang Cuihua, who was cooking inside, heard the commotion and also came out. Seeing the scene, she twisted Qin Gang's ear with one hand, causing him to grit his teeth in pain.
"You scoundrel, haven't you caused enough trouble? Get inside!"
Jiang Cuihua scolded Qin Gang, then plastered a fawning smile on her face and repeatedly apologized to Xiong Lianshan's family.
"I'm sorry, Village Chief. This brat Qin Gang is just like that. Just take it as farts from him! Don't mind him!"
"Don't worry, whatever the cost of the furniture he burned, we will definitely compensate you!"
Xiong Dongmao's eyes widened, his body filled with rage: "Compensation? Is this about compensation now? I'm getting married! If the furniture for the new house isn't ready, my bride will fly away!"
Qin Chuan knew it wasn't the time to laugh, but hearing Xiong Dongmao's words and his anxious demeanor, he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable urge to laugh.
In fact, the village chief's family were not bad people. On the contrary, they were quite righteous and had a good reputation throughout Nanyang Village. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been the village chief for so many years.
This time, their cold and stern attitude towards his Qin family had thoroughly harmed their own interests. After all, this was a matter of great importance concerning his future daughter-in-law. Who wouldn't be anxious?
They could only blame the despicable person who had secretly acted against them. Both his Qin family and the village chief's family were victims this time.
Qin Chuan, having returned from rebirth, knew exactly who that person was. But at this moment, he had no evidence. Even if he confronted them, they would absolutely deny it.
He might even be falsely accused. Qin Chuan decided to let the other party enjoy their moment of freedom for a while longer. Once this difficult period passed, he would settle the score with them!
Retribution is not absent, merely delayed!
"May I say a few words?"
Qin Chuan stepped forward and spoke.
Everyone looked at Qin Chuan in surprise, wondering what a child who hadn't even fully grown hair was going to do at this moment.
"Xiao Chuan, don't be foolish. This is an adult matter!"
Qin Shuren, fearing that Qin Chuan would cause more trouble, quickly stopped him. The family was already in enough of a mess; they couldn't afford more.
"Dad!"
"I'm already twenty-one this year. I'm an adult, not a child!"
Qin Chuan said, "These years, you have worked tirelessly to raise us brothers. Now that the family is facing difficulties, it is time for us sons to alleviate your worries!"
Beside him, Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua's eyes suddenly reddened, nearly to the point of tears.
However, these were tears of relief. The elderly couple truly realized that their sons had grown up, and even the youngest, the third one, could say such words.
"Uncle Village Chief!"
At this moment, Qin Chuan turned to look at Xiong Lianshan's family and slowly said, "Everyone knows that you are not an unreasonable person. On the contrary, you are always righteous in your dealings and deeply respected by everyone!"
"Coming to my Qin family this time, you were truly forced to. After all, your daughter-in-law is a major event; it cannot be delayed!"
"Alas... child, what you said truly strikes a chord with your uncle..."
Xiong Lianshan, who had arrived full of anger, seemed to have found a confidant. He looked at Qin Chuan with the affection one would have for their own child, becoming much more cordial.
He was deeply moved by Qin Chuan's words!
"This time, our family was also forced into this situation. With our daughter-in-law set to marry in about two months, something like this happened. Anyone would be upset!"
Xiong Lianshan paced anxiously, having lost several pounds in just a few days.
Qin Chuan nodded in agreement, "Therefore, Uncle! Arguing now is completely useless. It will only waste time."
"The best solution is to quickly resolve the issue of the furniture for the new house. This would be good for both families!"
Xiong Dongmao interjected, "Of course, we know that. But the problem is your dad is injured and simply can't work anymore. Furthermore, we've already invested a lot in the new house. Before we find new workers, these outstanding issues must be resolved first!"
"Why look for new workers? It's true my dad is injured, but I'm still here! I'll take responsibility for making new furniture for your family!"
Qin Chuan had been waiting for this sentence for a long time. Upon hearing it, he said almost without hesitation.
"You?"
Everyone was startled by this answer, staring dumbfounded at Qin Chuan.
"Yes! It's me!"
Qin Chuan exuded strong confidence at this moment, a smile spreading across his face.
He had to project a confidence that would convince Xiong Lianshan's family. Otherwise, if they refused, everything would be ruined!
"You may not know this, but my carpentry skills are even more refined than my father's. And the furniture designs I create are more aesthetically pleasing and cater better to the aesthetics of young people today!"
Qin Chuan continued speaking at this time.
"Entrust the task of rebuilding the furniture to me, and I guarantee a perfect outcome for both families!"
"From now on, not only will our families' relationships not deteriorate, but they will improve even further, becoming reliable friends for life!"