Yang Zinuo was even more enthusiastic than Gu Zhiyun. The two of them came to help very early, some tending the fire and others washing the vegetables.

Shen Honggang and An Zi also arrived early.

Shen Honggang was in a good mood and even brought a bottle of wine that he had been reluctant to drink.

Strangely enough, Chen Feng had taken Shen Yuqin back to her parents' home for over ten days. Life without a wife should be very difficult, but Shen Honggang didn't think so at all.

Without Chen Feng constantly nagging him about his incompetence and inability to earn money, making her feel ashamed in her parents' home, and without Shen Yuqin pestering him for money to buy this and that, his ears were quieter than ever before.

He and Anzi almost always ate at Shen Jingyan's place. Shen Jingyan was generous and lavish on food, ensuring they had meat at every meal.

The father and son visibly regained their rosy complexion and became much stronger.

The dinner table was unusually lively today, with Shen Honggang insisting on having drinks with Gu Zhiyun and Yang Zinuo.

Yang Zinuo didn't say a word, but Gu Zhiyun, who never drank, actually clinked glasses with Shen Honggang.

Shen Jingyan found it very novel.

She witnessed it firsthand: on New Year's Eve, Old Xu tried to get him to have a drink, but he refused, saying he was on patrol that night.

Why did Gu Zhiyun pick up her wine glass as soon as her uncle poured it?

"Little Gu, I know that Da Feng did a lot of bad things in the past, which strained your relationship with Jing Ya. Now that you two are back together, you're helping Jing Ya in every way. I really want to thank you."

Shen Honggang, who was a little tipsy, patted Gu Zhiyun's shoulder heavily and said, "You have a big heart, you're a real man!"

Fortunately, Gu Zhiyun was strong and healthy, otherwise he would have been slapped onto the dining table.

He picked up his wine glass and clinked it against Shen Honggang's. "Uncle, let's not talk about the past. Jingya and I will be fine from now on. I promise I'll treat her well."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jingyan, who was drinking soup, choked on her soup.

This sounds like a son-in-law making a statement to his father-in-law.

Shen Honggang was probably about 50% drunk, his head was a little dizzy, and he couldn't quite figure out what Gu Zhiyun meant.

He nodded repeatedly, "That's good! I could tell you were a good young man! I'm very relieved to have Jingya in your care!"

Gu Zhiyun raised his eyebrows triumphantly, his smile almost overflowing from the corners of his mouth.

He winked quickly at Shen Jingyan, as if to tell her, "Your uncle is too easy to fool; a few drinks were enough to convince him."

Yang Zinuo was so engrossed in eating that her cheeks were bulging with meat and vegetables.

"Jingya, how come you're such a good cook? You've spoiled my palate. I wish I could eat your cooking every day from now on."

Gu Zhiyun suddenly slammed down his wine glass, glaring fiercely at Yang Zinuo, and said:

"Want to eat Jingya's cooking every day? Don't even think about it, dream on!"

Yang Zinuo was so startled by his sudden anger that she almost choked. She patted her chest and took a long time to catch her breath before finally saying, panting heavily:

"I was just saying, what's wrong with you?"

"From now on, I will be the only one who can eat Jingya's cooking every day."

Gu Zhiyun looked at Yang Zinuo with a warning in his eyes.

Shen Jingyan didn't know if he was talking nonsense or being serious.

But is it too early to say this in front of Shen Honggang?

She quickly put a piece of pork rib on Gu Zhiyun's plate: "Drinking alcohol will upset your stomach, so eat something quickly."

"Okay." Gu Zhiyun suppressed his anger and obediently ate the rib.

It's like a big, ruffled dog barking wildly at an enemy, only to be calmed down by its owner and become obedient again.

Inside the house, there was wine and food, and people were chatting and laughing, enjoying themselves immensely. However, outside, two heads were sneakily peering into the house.

"Mom, has Dad forgotten about us? Look at him, eating with his mouth all greasy, how could he remember that he lost his wife and daughter?"

Shen Yuqin swallowed hard while speaking with a voice full of resentment.

Seeing the harmonious and happy scene in the house, Chen Feng was so angry that she had a heart attack.

She and Shen Yuqin were kicked out by Old Lady Chen.

Chen Feng originally thought that a good-for-nothing like Shen Honggang would not be able to survive three days without his wife, and would definitely bring generous gifts and humbly go to his wife's home to bring her back.

Old Mrs. Chen obviously thought the same way. She figured that since Shen Honggang had brought gifts, she could still get some benefits, so she let Chen Feng and Shen Yuqin stay.

Chen Feng and Old Lady Chen discussed it all night. When Shen Honggang arrived, they would not give him a good look, but would point their fingers at him and scold him until he knelt down and admitted his mistake before they would go home with him.

Shen Yuqin even made a long list in her mind, planning to ask Shen Honggang for money to buy this and that, to make up for what Shen Honggang owed her.

The three women happily planned all night.

Three days later, Shen Honggang still hadn't shown up at all.

"Gangzi is stubborn. He probably hasn't figured it out yet. Let's wait three more days. Once he's thought it through, he'll definitely come!"

Chen Feng made a definitive judgment.

Three more days passed, and Shen Honggang still hadn't shown up.

Grandma Chen started to get impatient.

Two more mouths to feed have appeared in the family out of nowhere, so we have to produce a lot of food every day.

Chen Feng is alright; she doesn't dare to act arrogantly at her parents' home and works hard from dawn till dusk—she's never been this diligent at home.

Shen Yuqin was different. She had been lazy since she was a child. She had never picked up a broom, never entered the kitchen, and wouldn't even pick up an oil bottle if it fell over.

She sleeps until noon every day and has a huge appetite, which annoys Old Mrs. Chen to no end, and she nags her every day.

Shen Yuqin wasn't the type to respect the elderly or care for the young. After being scolded so much, she would stand up and talk back with her hands on her hips.

The grandmother and grandson had a small argument every day and a big argument every two days, making the house a complete mess.

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