I painted an aircraft carrier on the courtyard house for Dongda University.

Qin Huairu's words exploded like a thunderclap in the crowd, and the courtyard fell silent for half a second.

Everyone first turned to look at Qin Huairu with surprise, and then all turned their gazes to Xu Damao, who was hiding in the corner.

Xu Damao froze, his pupils contracted sharply, and all color drained from his face, leaving only a look of utter horror as he thought: Holy crap! Has Qin Huairu gone mad? Aren't we on the same side? She actually attacked her teammates in public? Is she trying to drag everyone down with her?

He was both shocked and furious, wishing he could rush up and tear Qin Huairu's mouth apart, but with so many eyes watching him, his feet felt like they were made of lead, and he couldn't move an inch. He could only clench his fists tightly and look at his parents with a look of fear on his face.

On the other side, Song Dahua trembled violently when she heard Qin Huairu call her name. Her face turned ashen, and tears welled up in her eyes. She almost burst into tears on the spot.

She was filled with grievance and panic, cursing Qin Huairu in her heart: That jinx! How dare she do this to me! I really shouldn't have gotten involved with the Jia family in the first place. There really isn't a single normal person in the Jia family. It's just a pity that my reputation for chastity has been ruined by Qin Huairu.

She opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but found her throat tight and unable to utter a single word. She could only instinctively turn around and stumble as she tried to run home.

Song Dahua's panicked and disorganized appearance completely shattered the silence of the scene.

The third auntie couldn't hold back and burst out laughing. Her laughter was full of sarcasm, and like a fuse, it instantly ignited the whole room.

Immediately afterward, the people in the courtyard could no longer hold back. Most of them, who had already received the rumors during the day, burst into laughter. Some slapped their thighs with laughter, some laughed so hard they were doubled over, and others pointed at Song Dahua's back while laughing, their eyes full of mocking amusement.

Those who didn't know the situation stared blankly at everyone. After asking those around them, they looked at Xu Damao in disbelief, their mouths agape in astonishment.

However, Xu Wude's wife, Tao Ling, couldn't smile at all.

Watching Song Dahua flee in panic, and combined with Qin Huairu's suggestive words, a terrifying thought suddenly popped into her head: Could it be... could it be that there really is something unspeakable between Da Mao and Song Dahua? A chill ran down her spine, and she turned to look at Xu Da Mao in disbelief, her eyes filled with anger and fear.

Xu Wude, standing to the side, had a face so dark it looked like it could drip water.

He stared intently at Xu Damao, his anger burning ever brighter. Unable to contain himself any longer, he lunged forward, grabbed Xu Damao by the collar, and yanked him close, demanding through gritted teeth, "What the hell did you do today? What did Qin Huairu mean by that? Why did she bring up Song Dahua for no reason? Explain yourself!"

Xu Damao was so frightened by his father's fierceness that he almost lost his soul. He was stunned, his mind went blank, and his lips trembled. He didn't know how to reply at all.

He never expected Qin Huairu to be so ruthless, actually exposing the matter and putting him in the spotlight.

Tao Ling rushed forward as well, her eyes brimming with despair and rage. She glared at Xu Damao, her voice trembling but filled with fierce determination: "Xu Damao! What shameful things have you done? Who did you marry? If you don't explain yourself clearly today, I won't let you off!"

Seeing that Xu Damao couldn't utter a single word for a long time, while his hand remained clutching his chest, Tao Ling's heart sank completely, and she lost the patience to waste words with him.

She reacted quickly, reaching directly into Xu Damao's clothes. She had a feeling that this rascal was definitely hiding something.

By the time Xu Damao realized what was happening, it was too late. Tao Ling had already reached into his inner pocket and pulled out the brand-new red paper.

His heart skipped a beat, his soul nearly leaving his body, and he struggled desperately to snatch it back: "Mom! Give it back to me! I beg you, give it back to me, it's not what you think!"

Xu Wude pressed him firmly against the wall. His little strength was no match for his furious father, and he could only watch helplessly as the big red paper fell into Tao Ling's hands.

Tao Ling's hands trembled as she flipped open the large red paper. When she saw the name on it, she froze, her eyes widened, and her breath caught in her throat.

The next second, she suddenly raised her head and shouted in an almost screaming voice, "Song Dahua? You shameless old witch, how dare you seduce my son! And even got a marriage certificate with him, you're asking for death! I'm going to fight you to the death!"

After saying that, Tao Ling rushed forward and grabbed Song Dahua, who was trying to escape, and they started fighting.

"Marriage certificate?!"

"My God! Xu Damao and Song Dahua really got their marriage certificate?"

As soon as Tao Ling's roar subsided, everyone in the courtyard perked up instantly. The laughter abruptly ceased, replaced by gasps of surprise. All eyes were fixed on the marriage certificate in Xu Damao and Tao Ling's hands.

"Did I hear that right? Xu Damao really married Song Dahua? When Shazhu said that before, I thought he was just joking!"

"Judging from Old Xu's wife's reaction, it's definitely true! My goodness, Xu Damao's taste is too extreme! Song Dahua is decades older than him and has two grown sons, what is he after?"

"Something's not right! Something's extremely wrong! Xu Damao is usually so arrogant, how could he willingly get a marriage certificate with Song Dahua? There's definitely something fishy going on here!"

"Do you think it might be Song Dahua's doing? Hasn't she always complained about her two sons? Could she be trying to find a sucker to support her and make her leave her sons? Could she be deliberately seducing Xu Damao, waiting until things are too late, then forcing him to get a marriage certificate, and threatening to sue him for rape if he refuses?"

"Hiss... Now that you mention it, it's actually quite possible! I never realized Song Dahua was so cunning! She's really taking advantage of Xu Damao!"

At this moment, the two brothers, Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu, who were standing to the side, were as if they had been frozen in place, standing there dumbfounded, their minds buzzing and completely blank.

The two brothers turned their heads stiffly, looked at each other in disbelief, and saw the same shock and bewilderment in each other's eyes. They had just been wondering if something had happened at home, but they never expected such earth-shattering news! Their own mother had actually gotten a marriage certificate with that bastard Xu Damao?

"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"