C714 The Long Beak Is for Eating

"My aunt was in trouble back then and hoped Grandpa would help, but he... you know, our family has deep roots and a long history, tracing back to some official from a previous era. With such a legacy, they naturally looked down on the Smiths. In their eyes, the Smiths were just nouveau riche, not worthy of marrying their daughter."

"Stood by and watched?"

"Yes