Grandma Su saw her little granddaughter's pleading eyes and instinctively wanted to lecture Su Ciliang about taking good care of his sister.
But as she was about to speak, she suddenly realized something and ultimately remained silent.
Little Sweet had become too bold lately; this time, she had to learn her lesson!
But she couldn't resist her granddaughter's pleading gaze. What was she to do?
Grandma Su glanced at Su Xiaotian and, with a heavy heart, turned her head away, refusing to look at her.
Seeing Grandma Su turn away, Su Xiaotian knew her grandmother wouldn't help.
She immediately turned her pleading eyes to Grandpa Su.
Su Xiaotian felt that Grandpa doted on her the most and surely wouldn't bear to see her disciplined by her second brother.
Grandpa Su couldn't help but soften when he saw his darling granddaughter's pitiful expression.
His precious child, he had never scolded her even once since she was little.
Su Ciliang, that rascal, dared to glare at his darling child with a puffed-up chest; he truly deserved a beating.
"Grandpa, if Little Sweet continues like this, she'll become lawless," Su Shouwen said, seeing through his grandfather's weakness.
He was usually rational about everything, as long as it didn't involve Little Sweet.
As long as it concerned Little Sweet, Grandpa's heart would undeniably bias towards her.
If it were any other time, it would be fine, but this was different. Little Sweet needed to learn a lesson.
Hearing his eldest grandson speak, Grandpa Su thought that it was indeed reasonable.
Little Sweet, daring to take responsibility for this matter herself today, who knew what else she might do in the future!
Today, they encountered good people, and the outcome was handled perfectly, with neither brother nor sister suffering any loss.
But what if it hadn't been?
Who could guarantee that they would always meet good people?
What if they encountered someone not so good, and Little Sweet suffered?
With this thought, Grandpa Su coughed as if to clear his throat and slowly stroked his beard.
"I haven't smoked since I woke up this morning, and I have a craving for a smoke now. I need to go have one."
Grandpa Su spoke, turned, and left. His steps were quick, as if he feared Su Xiaotian would grab him immediately.
Grandma Su also hurried to follow Grandpa Su.
Coincidentally, Grandma Su also pulled her daughter-in-law, Liang Xiu, along with her.
Liang Xiu had initially been worried that Su Xiaotian would be sad after being scolded by her brothers and intended to stay to comfort her daughter.
However, she hadn't expected her mother-in-law to tell her to leave.
"Mother..."
Liang Xiu called out softly.
"Little Sweet needs to understand the gravity of things. Otherwise, she'll suffer in the future."
Hearing her mother-in-law's words, Liang Xiu could only comply.
Little Sweet had been too bold in her actions today; a scolding was deserved.
She glanced back again. Su Ciliang had a stern face, but there was no anger in his eyes, indicating he only intended to discipline her.
Liang Xiu left with peace of mind, leaving her daughter, who wanted to ask for help, behind.
Su Xiaotian was stunned. She hadn't expected all the elders in the family to abandon her and leave.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Mom..." Su Xiaotian's calls only made the elders leave faster, disappearing from her sight.
Su Xiaotian couldn't help but pout. How could they do this? What happened to their doting?
Was she lost already?
Had she wandered off?
Seeing the elders leave, Su Ciliang knew they had tacitly approved his actions.
He said with a cold face, "Little Sweet, do you know you were wrong?"
"Second Brother, I was wrong. I'll never dare to do it again."
What exactly was wrong, Su Xiaotian had no idea.
But at a time like this, admitting fault was always the right move.
Su Xiaotian considered herself a sensible younger sister and thus apologized immediately.
Su Ciliang, who was preparing a lengthy lecture for Su Xiaotian, was instantly choked and rendered speechless.
His little sister had already admitted her mistake; what more could he say?
However, Chi Yiyuan showed a faint smile.
"Little Sweet, what was your mistake?" Chi Yiyuan's gentle voice inquired.
This time, it was Su Xiaotian's turn to be stunned.
What was her mistake?
Her eyes darted, and the clever little girl immediately figured it out and spoke quickly.
"Brother Yiyuan, I was wrong to hit someone!" Su Xiaotian quickly put on a sweet smile, attempting to gloss over the matter.
But how could Chi Yiyuan be fooled by such a small trick from Su Xiaotian?
He snorted coldly and said nothing, his meaning clear.
Su Xiaotian touched her head. Had she guessed wrong?
Was it not because she hit someone?
Oh, she hadn't exactly hit someone; strictly speaking, she had gotten into a fight.
Thinking she had found the key point, Su Xiaotian spoke again, "I shouldn't have fought!"
Her brothers must have been unhappy that she stole their thunder by fighting.
Hmph, she knew it; they wanted to fight too.
"Amazing. Next time, we'll fight together!" Su Xiaotian said with a wronged tone.
If there's meat to eat, everyone eats; if there's soup, everyone drinks. There shouldn't be any problem with that, right?
Seeing the girl's wronged expression, Chi Yiyuan and the Su brothers almost burst into laughter.
What was this girl thinking?
Fight together?
She was more than enough to handle them all by herself, and yet she wanted several people to fight together?
Seeing the expressions on their faces, Su Xiaotian knew she still hadn't guessed correctly.
She knitted her small brows, thinking resentfully, this is too hard to guess.
Where did she go wrong?
"Second Brother, it's my fault. Please don't hold it against me. You can't bear to be harsh with a little girl like me?"
Pleading with Su Ciliang, his already softening heart instantly melted.
Su Xiaotian immediately turned to Chi Yiyuan and said, "Brother Yiyuan, don't you love me anymore? You promised to always love me and treat me like your own sister!"
Chi Yiyuan was stunned. When had he ever said that?
His own sister?
Was he even qualified for that?
He should consider how many brothers she had, protecting her so tightly that there was no room for him, a brother not of blood.
Indeed, upon hearing Su Xiaotian's words, the Su brothers turned their watchful gazes towards Chi Yiyuan.
This rascal, they found him displeasing to the eye. For years, he had been trying to snatch their sister away.
But unfortunately, Little Sweet was pulled from the river by him; he was Little Sweet's savior, leaving them no reason to get angry.
Chi Yiyuan keenly felt these hostile gazes.
With so many brothers for Little Sweet, how could he handle this?
"I have no intention of snatching your sister, really!" Chi Yiyuan said sincerely.
Chi Yiyuan's words were so incredibly sincere that Su Shouwen and his brothers believed him, thinking Chi Yiyuan had no intention of taking their sister.
However, Su Ciliang refused to believe it. This rascal, he truly had no intention of being a brother; he always suspected him of ulterior motives!
Su Ciliang cast an unfriendly glance at Chi Yiyuan.
Chi Yiyuan forced himself to remain calm, his gaze gentle.
Forget it!
Su Ciliang suddenly withdrew his hostile gaze.
Anyway, his little sister was within the protection of them brothers, so this rascal Chi Yiyuan wouldn't have a chance to do anything.
After this bit of banter, the atmosphere was much better, and Su Xiaotian felt the pressure on her lighten.
"Little Sweet, do you know where you went wrong?" Chi Yiyuan stubbornly pushed the pressure back onto Su Xiaotian.
Su Xiaotian couldn't help but cast a resentful glance at Chi Yiyuan.
What did Brother Yiyuan mean by this?
His brothers had finally forgotten about this matter, so why was he bringing it up again?
"I..."
"Little Sweet, you must deeply reflect on your actions today!" Su Shouwen also agreed with Chi Yiyuan's approach.