If it were the old Cheng Youfu meeting Captain Wu, he would definitely be far less imposing. But if he were to meet Captain Wu now, he could confidently approach him, offer him a cigarette, and strike up a conversation.

This is how Cheng Youfu changed.

Neither Aunt Cheng nor the girl expected that Song Yan's family would have so many people.

Cheng Youfu was angry with his mother and didn't say anything more.

When this girl gets nervous, she unconsciously clutches her clothes.

Wei Ping, Wei An, and Chunyang all stepped forward to greet Grandma Cheng and Aunt Cheng.

These three children had been away from Qingshan Brigade for less than a year. Aunt Cheng could hardly recognize them, especially Chunyang, who already looked like a young lady.

The child was bright and pretty, especially the way she spoke. Aunt Cheng didn't know how to describe it; she was just like those educated youth who had just arrived in the countryside.

They look completely different from people from the countryside.

And those two children too.

Even Yueyue's grandmother has changed.

She suddenly understood. They had gotten used to living in the city and were like city people. Compared to them, the village girls were too shy and awkward to be seen with.

"Sister-in-law Cheng, what are you daydreaming about? Come in!" Aunt Wei warmly took the older woman's hand. "What's this girl's name? Come in!"

"I...I'm Liu Hua!" The girl followed behind Aunt Cheng timidly.

Aunt Wei and Aunt Cheng talked about the affairs of the production brigade, going from house to house and telling each family about the changes.

Aunt Cheng brought over some things from home, as well as letters from everyone.

The food was ready, and Song Yan urged everyone to eat first.

Song Yan introduced Cheng Da Niang to her family members. He knew Lao Zeng, and introduced them one by one, from Third Aunt, Di Jianjun, Di Minxia, ​​to Shen Ruomei, saying that Shen Ruomei was her sister.

Aunt Cheng didn't think much of it; since they didn't share the same surname, she assumed they were Song Yan's cousins.

When everyone was being seated, Liu Hua wanted to sit next to Cheng Youfu.

A group of more than ten people will need to sit at two tables, one for men and one for women.

Cheng Youfu: "How can you be so clueless? Can't you see that this is a men's table and a women's table?"

"You want to sit at the men's table?"

Liu Hua's eyes immediately welled up with tears, and no one in the room spoke up to smooth things over.

Aunt Cheng was starting to regret it, but what could she do now that she'd already brought the person over? "Liu Hua, come sit here with me!"

Normally, traveling a long way to see her son should be a joyous occasion. However, with Liu Hua present, the entire atmosphere of the meal became awkward.

Even with a table full of delicious food, Aunt Cheng lost her appetite.

Liu Hua ate very quickly.

Song Yan could tell that she wasn't full. Or rather, she was reluctant to put down her chopsticks so soon because the food was so delicious.

Although she tried her best to hide it, the greed in her eyes for the food was still undisguised.

If she can stay put and not resort to any underhanded tactics, finding her a job in Kyoto shouldn't be difficult. As for whether she can stay in Kyoto in the future, that's up to her.

But Song Yan felt that the girl's eyes were not right.

Having a craving for these dishes is not the same as being greedy.

After finishing his meal, Cheng Youfu was about to leave.

Aunt Cheng grew anxious. Ever since she saw her son, he hadn't uttered a single affectionate word to her. "Where are you going? Aren't you going back to live?"

Cheng Youfu was furious, but seeing his mother staring at him expectantly, he managed to hold back his anger. "I'm not going back. I'll have Sister Minxia take you home later."

“Your aunt misses you so much she cries. If you just leave like this…” Liu Hua suddenly spoke up.

Who are you? Do I know you?

"And no outsiders live in my house, so get out of here right now, do you hear me?" Cheng Youfu interrupted Liu Hua and slammed the door shut as he left.

The rest of the people in the room quietly left.

Finally, only Song Yan and Aunt Wei were still inside.

Yueyue wanted to stay close to her mother, so she stayed close to Song Yan.

Aunt Cheng: "I'm only doing this for the child's own good, look at him..."

Aunt Wei sighed. "Sister-in-law, you've handled this matter terribly!"

None of your sons forced them; their wives all chose to marry willingly, right?

You've spoiled him since he was a child, so why are you trying to make decisions for him now?

"I didn't! I brought Liu Hua here so they could meet and get to know each other. Neither of our families has told anyone in the village!"

He shouldn't treat me like this, even if he doesn't want to! Aunt Cheng only wanted what was best for her son, but this is how he turned out.

The man named Liu Hua is right here, and Aunt Wei can't say much more.

At this moment, Song Yan spoke up. "Your name is Liu Hua, right? From Daxi Ridge Village?"

I've been there before!

Finally, someone spoke to her that night. Liu Hua quickly agreed. "I'm from Daxi Ridge Village."

I know you've been there!

When you returned from Daxi Ridge Village, you killed several wolves.

Everyone in the surrounding villages knows about it!

Song Yan smiled but did not speak.

Liu Hua continued, "Liu Shitou, I still have to call him brother!"

"You all have the surname Liu, are you from the same clan?" Song Yan asked.

"I guess so! But my mother has a good relationship with their family."

"Brother Stone is an honest man, but his wife..." Liu Hua hesitated, unsure whether to continue.

Song Yan guessed from Liu Hua's words that the Liu family was not doing well.

That's more like it.

If they were doing well, Song Yan would definitely go and tell General Shen.

Song Yan did not stop her; she continued speaking.

"Liu Shitou's wife, Lu Daqin, has her brother's backing, and she often beats up her mother-in-law and grandmother at home."

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