novelraw Chapter 34 Getting Flirted With
Chapter 34 Getting Flirted With
Zheng Meizhi stared blankly at Guan Lin's back, not expecting him to hug her.
That deep, robust quality was something none of the younger men she had met over the years possessed.
Although Guan Lin was not as young, tall, or handsome as Zhang Changyao.
But Guan Lin was better than Ma Pengsheng in every way, and he extended an olive branch to her, sending her an ambiguous signal.
"Meizhi, I'll put your shoes on for you. Let's stop arguing, okay?"
Ma Pengsheng squatted down and put the red leather shoes he wore at their wedding on Zheng Meizhi's feet.
Zheng Meizhi had lost all interest in making a scene; she smiled with her lips pursed.
He took Ma Pengsheng's arm and followed him to Zhang Kaiju's house.
Her mind was now filled with Guan Lin's affectionate eyes and the smell of soap on him.
"Pengsheng! I'll go inside and get Meizhi a warm coat to wear."
Seeing that Zheng Meizhi's expression had changed, Liu Zhaodi quickly tried to please her as well.
"Mom, I don't need to wear a cotton-padded coat. My new sweater is very windproof."
Zheng Meizhi held Liu Zhaodi's hand as she was about to enter the house, showing a closer bond than that between a biological daughter and her mother.
The family was used to Zheng Meizhi's ever-changing expressions.
So we didn't delay any longer and went to Zhang Kaiju's house for dinner together.
Yang Wuni, who had been staring blankly at the scene, finally came to her senses.
In a daze, she felt as if she were watching a live-action movie.
Yang Wuni didn't greet their family and squeezed past them sideways.
Each member of this family has their own secrets.
So no one cared whether Yang Wuni left or not.
"Changyao, I told you to go and call someone. I thought you'd settled in."
Zhang Shuhua stood at the gate waiting, and when she saw Zhang Changyao and Guan Lin return, she spoke to them with displeasure.
"Aunt, my second brother and I are worried that Wu Ni won't be able to find Old Ma's family."
I turned a corner to see if they had arrived.
Zhang Changyao didn't say what had happened, afraid that Widow Xing would be angry if she heard it.
As soon as Yang Wuni left Old Ma's courtyard, she ran all the way to catch up with Zhang Changyao and his brother.
When he arrived at the door, he saw Zhang Shuhua questioning him, so he had no choice but to squeeze in through the side.
She had something on her mind that was making her uncomfortable, so she pulled Li Yue'e into her small room.
He told Li Yue'e everything he had just seen.
When Li Yue'e heard the part about Guan Lin hugging Zheng Meizhi...
Instead of getting angry, he breathed a sigh of relief and laughed.
She's had enough of this guy who treats sex like a daily routine.
No matter which woman it is, as long as she can get involved with Guan Lin, she will be grateful to her ancestors for eight generations.
As long as Guan Lin doesn't harm her, Li Yue'e doesn't care who he harms.
Two tables were set up on the kang (heated brick bed), dishes were laid out, and Widow Xing, Ma Pengsheng, and his parents sat around them.
They were accompanied by Zhang Kaiju, Guan Shu, and Guan Lin.
Zhang Changyao had nowhere to sit, so he waited to have a leisurely meal with the women and children.
"Little sister, you've made the right choice marrying into Zhang Kaiju's family."
We're just across the street from each other, so I'll be able to see you every day from now on.
My health is deteriorating day by day. Since you live nearby, you can help Pengsheng and Meizhi take care of their children.
After a few drinks, Liu Zhaodi took Widow Xing's hand and started chatting about everyday things.
"Sister Zhaodi, Pengsheng will always be your and your brother-in-law's son."
I married Zhang Kaiju because he was honest, kind, and reliable.
I'm not here to compete with you for a place to live; you can rest assured about that.
When I get old and can't walk anymore, or when I die...
Maybe Pengsheng will have to bury this old man in the ground.
If you stop him then, I'll get angry with you.
Between us sisters, aren't your children and my children the same?
As Widow Xing spoke, her eyes welled up with tears. She glanced at Ma Pengsheng, then looked away with the affection in her eyes.
"Auntie, you and my mother are the same in my and Pengsheng's eyes."
As long as you two sisters are both well, Pengsheng and I will take good care of you.
"I'll have many more children for you in the future, and you two can take care of them together."
Zheng Meizhi, her face flushed from drinking, raised her glass to toast the two women who were embracing and weeping.
"Meizhi, stop drinking. You'll cause trouble again when you get back."
Ma Pengsheng, who was standing nearby, came over and tried to snatch the wine glass from Zheng Meizhi's hand.
"Ma Pengsheng, don't stop me, my mother, and my aunt from drinking."
Without Auntie's help, would our family be where we are today?
"From now on, since Auntie lives nearby, her things will belong to our family."
Zheng Meizhi had drunk a bit too much, and her true feelings came out with the smell of alcohol.
Guan Lin sat opposite Zheng Meizhi. He didn't drink, but he would glance at Zheng Meizhi from time to time.
When two people make eye contact, they quickly look away.
I was afraid that my fiery passion would be captured by others.
Guan Shu had no other thoughts; he was focused solely on eating.
With her cheeks bulging, she still didn't forget to put more food into the bowl.
"Guan Shu, be careful, there are still other people who haven't eaten yet!"
Zhang Shuhua poked Guan Shu's lower back with her finger from behind.
"Mother, these things in my bowl are for Guimei to take back."
She's been craving chicken for the past few days, and her mouth waters whenever she sees a hen running around in the yard.
Guan Shu grinned foolishly, not caring whether others had finished eating or not.
Carrying a small bowl overflowing with chicken, I pushed open the door and headed home.
"Second sister-in-law, tell me how good Brother Guan Shu is to Sister-in-law Gui Mei."
Yang Wuni watched Guan Shu's retreating figure and whispered praises to Li Yue'e.
"Hmm! She knows how to behave in front of people; the more people there are, the more she pulls this stunt."
Sister-in-law Guimei is tough; otherwise, he would have beaten her to death long ago.
Li Yue'e glared at Guan Shu and whispered to Yang Wuni.
"Huh? Someone like Brother Guan Shu dares to beat his wife?"
Yang Wuni was very surprised; she had never expected this at all.
"Yue'e, don't talk nonsense. If your sister-in-law hears about this, she'll come after you and make a fight."
Upon hearing Li Yue'e's words, Zhang Shuhua quickly came over to stop her.
The girl sitting behind him, Sui Yumi, heard it clearly and smiled with her lips pursed.
Her penchant for gossiping makes her particularly attentive to other people's affairs.
"Second sister-in-law, I've noticed that Zheng Meizhi keeps glancing at your second brother."
"Is this bitch trying to seduce your second brother?"
Sui Yu leaned forward, wanting to get closer to Li Yue'e.
"Sui Yumi, watch your mouth. If someone hears you, they'll tear your mouth apart."
Zhang Shuhua came over and straightened Sui Yumi's body, pointing at Li Yue'e and Sui Yumi who were about to speak.
He glanced at the two women sideways, telling them to shut up and stay put.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Guan Lin and Zhang Kaiju saw Ma Pengsheng's family out of the courtyard.
Guan Lin said he needed to go back first and then walked out with Ma Pengsheng's family.
Before they had walked more than a few steps, they saw Zheng Meizhi turn around and grab Guan Lin's hand.
"Second Brother Guanlin, tell me, we've lived in the same village for decades."
How come I never realized you were such a good person before?