In the evening, as night falls, the family sits together by the dim candlelight, enjoying the rare reunion time.

Today's dinner is particularly sumptuous because Zhang Weifang brought back a lot of fresh meat ingredients.

The entire table was filled with fragrant dishes, including braised pork, tenderloin, stewed pork elbow, etc., which made people salivate. Everyone was enjoying the food while chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Under the onslaught of gifts, Zhang Weifang's brothers and sisters quickly accepted Lu Shi as their "new brother-in-law".

Zhang Weiren, who hadn't been seen for half a year, had grown into an adult. His aura was becoming more and more obvious, and he had the aura of a superior. He called Lu Shi out to talk to him alone, and then found Zhang Weifang:

"Sister, this brother-in-law is worthy of you, don't worry!"

"I understand." Zhang Weifang didn't know where his brother came to this conclusion, but she was still very happy that he recognized Lu Shi.

At night, Zhang Weifang and Zhang Weifen lay on a kang. Zhang Weifen was still as innocent as before:

“Sister, this brother-in-law is so scary. His face is so cold. Will he beat you in the future?”

"No, he's cold on the outside but warm on the inside."

"Sister, I still think my ex-brother-in-law is the best. Why do you insist on getting a divorce?"

Zhang Weifang didn't know how to answer this meaningless question. She didn't say anything else and fell asleep directly.

Hu Zi slept with his uncles at night. Zhang Weifang was a little worried, but she didn't expect him to sleep so well.

Zhang Weifang suddenly realized that Hu Zi had grown up and no longer needed his mother's company all the time. She felt a little sad and lonely.

Since he was a child, Hu Zi has always slept with his mother. Zhang Weifang felt very uncomfortable when her mother was suddenly not around.

The next day, Zhang Weifang took Lu Shi and Hu Zi to visit his uncle's house again.

When Zhang Jiuyi saw Zhang Weifang and Hu Zi, he was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He grabbed the candy and stuffed it into their hands.

"Uncle, this is Lu Shi."

"Oh, sit down!" Zhang Jiuyi also asked about Lu Shi's situation, and then told Zhang Weifang not to rush into marriage and to spend more time together.

Zhang Weifang looked at the brand new towels and quilts in Zhang Jiuyi's house, as well as the mirror on the wall, and joked:

"Hey, uncle, have you found a partner? Why do you have a mirror hanging in your house?"

Zhang Jiuyi blushed and became angry when asked:

"What nonsense are you talking about, girl? I use it for myself."

"Okay, I understand."

As soon as Zhang Weifang saw Zhang Jiuyi's attempt to hide his true intentions, he knew that he had a woman.

However, Zhang Weifang remembered that the system said that Zhang Jiuyi had no red line and he was destined to live out his life alone. Now that he had a woman, he was afraid that the outcome would not be good.

Zhang Weifang was afraid that Zhang Jiuyi would get hurt, so she had to secretly remind him:

"Uncle, I don't object to you finding a partner, but you have to think it over carefully."

"Okay, okay, I get it. We're evenly matched, so let's not criticize each other."

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Zhang Weishuang also returned home. She burst into tears the first time she saw her elder sister, which frightened Zhang Weifang so much that she hurried to comfort her:

"Okay, okay, stop crying. You can't cry on New Year's Day. Also, your belly is so big, you have to be careful."

"Well, I understand, big sister, how are you doing out there?"

"I'm fine. Don't worry about me. Write to me if you have anything."

"I understand, big sister."

Zhang Weifang didn't expect that this New Year's gathering would be the last time she saw Zhang Jiuyi. Zhang Jiuyi really died alone.

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Hu Zi and Zhang Weicun were playing glass balls in the yard when they heard a familiar voice:

"Tiger."

Hu Zi turned his head and saw a face that was unfamiliar yet familiar. Hu Zi called out softly:

"dad."

"Oh." Li Hongru looked at his son whom he hadn't seen for a year, and tears immediately came down.

Zhang Weicun felt that something was wrong and hurried home to call his parents.

Zhang Weifang and Zhang Qiaona were making dumplings when they saw Zhang Weicun, who looked nervous. Thinking that something had happened to Hu Zi, they dropped the noodles in their hands and walked out.

Seeing Li Hongru again was something Zhang Weifang had not expected. His face was still fair and delicate, but there was something in his eyes that she did not understand. The black coat made him look more mature.

In a moment, Zhang Weifang recalled their past, which was filled with joy, sorrow, and all kinds of emotions.

Soon, Zhang Weifang sorted out her mood and said calmly:

"Come in first!"

Li Hongru was also feeling bad. He had experienced a lot this year, including his parents' complaints, his brothers and sisters' rejection, and the sadness of raising a child alone. Only he knew how it felt.

During the Chinese New Year, the house was especially deserted, which made Li Hongru regret his previous behavior even more. In the past few days, he finally mustered up the courage and looked forward to seeing his son and Zhang Weifang.

Since they had met, Zhang Weifang would not avoid it. She took Li Hongru into her room, and the two of them sat silently on the kang, neither of them speaking.

Finally, it was Zhang Weifang who spoke first:

"Are you here to see Hu Zi? Don't worry, Hu Zi hasn't suffered much since he followed me. He has grown a lot in this year."

"Well, I see. Thank you for your hard work. How are you doing?"

Zhang Weifang was overwhelmed with emotions, wanting to cry and laugh at the same time. What was the point of asking such a question now? She said softly:

"It's not hard. It's my duty to take care of Hu Zi. I'm living a good life."

"Yes, she is living a good life. Even though she has experienced so many difficulties, she has survived." Zhang Weifang silently cheered herself up in her heart.

Li Hongru wanted to say something, but before he could finish his words, he heard the sound of the door being pushed open. The two of them looked up at the same time and saw Lu Shi walking in with a cold face.

Zhang Weifang felt a little guilty. She smiled ingratiatingly at Lu Shi, fearing that Lu Shi would have a fit on the spot.

Lu Shi had just seen Li Hongru and he immediately guessed the other party's identity. Although he was unhappy, he did not say anything.

But when he saw the two people go into the house and don't come out for a long time, he couldn't stand it anymore. Who knows what they are talking about? What if that man persuades Zhang Weifang to come back?

He and Zhang Weifang had finally made some progress, and they couldn't let anyone ruin it. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Finally, Lu Shi couldn't help but push the door open.

When he saw Zhang Weifang's smile, his angry heart was immediately pierced. He instantly forgot his purpose and sat down next to Zhang Weifang.

"Are you guys done talking? Time to eat dumplings."

Seeing him like this, Zhang Weifang knew that he was no longer angry. He breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said:

"Okay, that's all."

Li Hongru had not expected Lu Shi's appearance, and his heart was filled with sorrow and pain.

"You, you guys..."

"My name is Lu Shi, and I'm Weifang's boyfriend."