Chapter 197 Reunion Dinner

When we got to the vegetable market, there were so many people buying things like they were at a war. Fortunately, Lin Rui was there and we could always squeeze to the front.

When buying vegetables today, I basically don’t buy whatever I want to eat, but whatever I can get. The better the food, the more people will buy it.

This era is the time of the fastest economic development. In the past two years, there are more and more small individual vendors in the north. People have more money in their hands and their consumption capacity has increased, so they are not afraid of good things.

After buying everything, the three of them went home carrying their bags.

After arriving home, they sat on the sofa to catch their breath. After a short rest, Ai Xiaoxia and Lin Rui helped Huang Wanxia to clean up the dishes in the kitchen.

Huang Wanxia looked at Lin Rui and kept shaking her head: "It's really rare, our second young master likes to cook now."

Ai Xiaoxia smiled and said to Huang Wanxia, "Mom, my second brother should learn to cook a few dishes too, right? Otherwise, when he goes to my father-in-law's house in the future, people will see that this son-in-law can't cook. Then if their daughter marries him, she will have to cook every day. It will be so tiring, and they will probably not want to marry their daughter to him."

Lin Rui listened to Ai Xiaoxia's words and was very enthusiastic: "Mom, please teach me how to cook. I need to learn a few more specialties. Not only can I cook them when I go to my father-in-law's house, but I will also have to cook with my wife in the future. I can't let her work alone."

Huang Wanxia pouted and looked at Lin Rui: "I have a lot of thoughts. The main thing is that you bring me a girlfriend first. Then you don't have to learn how to cook. I will carry the pot and cook for the girl."

Ai Xiaoxia couldn't stop laughing: "Mom, don't underestimate my second brother. I guarantee that my second brother's future wife will make you laugh even in your dreams."

Huang Wanxia put down the food in her hand, looked at the two people and asked, "No, are you hiding something from me? Why do I feel like there's something else behind your words?"

Ai Xiaoxia quickly lowered her head: "No, Mom, I just think my second brother is excellent."

She understood why her second brother didn't tell the family yet. If he did, her parents would probably urge her about it every day, and Lin Rui would have no peace of mind. It would be better to wait until the two of them confirmed their relationship and officially made it public.

Lin Rui also quickly looked away: "Mom, didn't I tell you that there are so many girls chasing me, I just want to find the one I like."

"Well, you were happy for nothing. But I'm not so anxious now. With Xiaoxia here, I think Lin Rui can't rot at home. I can arrange for him to go out one way or another." Huang Wanxia said.

Ai Xiaoxia smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mom. My second brother will make sure someone wants you."

Lin Rui curled his lips: "How can this be my biological mother?"

Lin Rui actually started to learn cooking seriously. Huang Wanxia thought that Lin Rui wanted to play with Ai Xiaoxia, so she joined in the fun.

The dishes were ready and Lu Jingshen also came. He didn't come empty-handed, so he brought some fruits and drinks. He came in to wash his hands and naturally followed into the kitchen.

After a while, Lin Jianye also came back, and the family became more lively.

At this time, Ai Weimin's family in Dawa Village was in chaos because their house was sold yesterday for 2,600 yuan, which was not expensive, but there was nothing they could do.

The house was sold, but the formal procedures and payment had to be completed after the New Year. Since they were all from the same village, they couldn't be asked to move during the New Year. But at this time, their family was also sad because they had lost their home and could only buy a small and dilapidated house in the future.

And it's not just a matter of keeping the house, it's also proof that their lives are about to change.

Ai Laifu was so annoyed when he thought about the future that he said to Meng Qiuju, "Mom, it's time for Ai Zhu to get married. After all, she grew up in the city and went to school for so many years. If we find her a husband from the countryside, the bride price won't be less than what Ai Xiaoxia asks for, right? If they ask for 2,000 yuan, then we don't have to sell our house."

Meng Qiuju glared at Ai Laifu. "How can she compare to Ai Xiaoxia in looks? Besides, do you think everyone is as easy to talk to as the Lu family? How many families can afford a two thousand yuan betrothal gift?"

Ai Laifu said, "The Lu family is even richer now. It's such a shame. It's all your fault. Why did Ai Xiaoxia find out about that so early? If she hadn't found out, how could these things happen?"

Ai Laibao said from the side: "If you think about it, your wife is to blame. If your wife hadn't pushed Ai Xiaoxia down, would Ai Xiaoxia have become wise and disobeyed her mother? You have a wife now, and someone is warming the bed. My wife is about to fly away. Who can I go to for revenge?"

When this was mentioned, Guan Mingyue didn't dare to speak. Indeed, Ai Xiaoxia's changes started from the day she pushed Ai Xiaoxia down. Although she didn't know what happened, now when people at home talked about it, they blamed her, and then Meng Qiuju took it out on her. She was also scared of being beaten.

In fact, Guan Mingyue wanted a divorce now, but how could the Ai family possibly divorce? With their family like this, they were guaranteed not to be able to marry a wife in the future, so even if she wanted to run away, she couldn't.

Lin Zhu, no, now she should be called Ai Zhu. She was listening to their words at the door, feeling angry. She touched the scar on her forehead, which had not healed completely yet. The environment in this place was too bad, and she was often forced to work. She never had the time to recuperate properly. She remembered that when she was a child, she had to rest for several days if she had a fever in the Lin family. But now, she really felt worse than death.

What makes her feel even more uncomfortable is that the scar is too severe. Now she can only cover it with her bangs. It is okay to wear a hat in winter, but in summer, if the wind blows her bangs up, it still cannot be covered.

She knew that her only hope now was Lu Jingshen. Lu Jingshen was loyal and righteous. As long as she used the fact that Grandpa Ai saved him to make a fuss, Lu Jingshen would not ignore her. Then she could find a chance to trick Lu Jingshen into bed. Once they were together, Ai Xiaoxia would not be able to stay with him for long, and then she would have a chance.

Getting Lu Jingshen is not her goal, what she wants is to destroy Ai Xiaoxia's happiness.

Of course, Lu Jingshen is also a good man. After meeting him last time, she often thought of him. He is so handsome and looks capable and promising. How can such a man be kept for Ai Xiaoxia?

After the Chinese New Year, when the scar on her head is smoother and can be covered with makeup and looks acceptable, she should go to the city. She belongs to the city and to a good life. This place is definitely not her home. When she has money in the future, she can go to a professional plastic surgery place to make the scar lighter.

She was also slowly planning her future in her heart. Having enjoyed a good life, she yearned for it even more and felt that she still had a chance.

At this time, the New Year's Eve reunion dinner at Lin Jianye's home in the city was already ready. Lin Xiao and Wang Lijuan were busy at get off work and did not leave work early, so they arrived late and the dinner had already started.

Lin Xiao bought Ai Xiaoxia a big bag of snacks, including bubble gum, shrimp crackers, jelly, and Wahaha, all of which the little girl liked to eat.

Ai Xiaoxia looked at Lin Xiao's happy expression and she also smiled. This elder brother was really good to her and he had been making compensation. In fact, what Ai Xiaoxia wanted was her elder brother's attitude, and now she had accepted her elder brother.

In addition, from Lin Xiao's unrestrained doting on her, one can see that although Wang Lijuan is thoughtful, she did not instigate the relationship between her and her eldest brother. If she had instigated it, Lin Xiao would not have bought these things for her as casually as he did now. From this perspective, it can be seen that Wang Lijuan cares about Lin Xiao's feelings very much.

Seeing so many delicious foods, Lin Rui naturally came over to share them with Ai Xiaoxia. There was really no barrier between him and Ai Xiaoxia.