Anning saw that the patriarch was quite angry and hurriedly came out to smooth things over.
"Perhaps it was because he stayed up late for the vigil last night and couldn't get up today. It's been a busy year, and it's hard to wait for the New Year; getting a good sleep in peace is indeed deserved."
The patriarch's anger dissipated a bit, but he still said, "Does he alone wish to sleep in? I'd like to sleep in too. Is Third not tired? He still managed to come early."
In the middle of the conversation, the second branch of the Xu family arrived.
Xu Minruo, upon seeing Xu Zhiyong enter, quickly tiptoed over to tug at Xu Zhiyong's sleeve: "Dad, why are you so late? Grandpa is angry."
Xu Zhiyong knew he was late and hurriedly went over to speak some kind words to the patriarch.
Old Madam had sharp eyes, instantly noticing that the clothes Gousheng, who was following behind Xu Zhiyong to give New Year's greetings, were old.
She immediately became angry.
