Chapter 317 Where there is a stepmother, there is a stepfather
Lin Anan's face grew darker as she listened.
Xu Zhen is Editor Liu’s wife, and this is just the first day they’ve met. There’s no need for her to lie.
So, Dujuan’s stepmother is secretly trying to sell her?
Why?
Ever since she came into the family, she has ignored Du Juan. She has neither given birth to her nor raised her. But now she wants to be the master of someone else's marriage?
Lin Anan was furious, but she tried to keep her tone calm, "Sister-in-law, is what you said true? Is Jiang Bilan really planning to make the decision about Du Juan's marriage?"
Xu Zhen nodded seriously, "Teacher Lin, there is no need for me to lie to you. Jiang Bilan told us when we were chatting. She was very proud of it. She said that she had found a good family for her stepdaughter, and she might be able to enjoy some happiness in the future."
As she was talking, Xu Zhen suddenly slapped her thigh and said, "By the way, she also said that they gave 2,000 yuan as a betrothal gift because her stepdaughter is a pillar of the art troupe. She also said that the betrothal gift money is just enough to buy a house in the city for her younger daughter to go to school."
Liu's mother frowned as she listened, "It's better for a couple to be married originally. If there is a stepmother, there must be a stepfather. Such a good girl, how can she be so casual about marriage? Two thousand yuan is a lot, but it also depends on the man's character."
After Xu Zhen finished speaking, she smiled awkwardly, "Teacher Lin, you said she is your younger brother's girlfriend... This..."
Lin Anan bit her lip, her heart filled with anger.
I think of Du Juan's appearance when I first met her, her resistance to life, her stubbornness in trying to break free from fate, and the gratitude that inadvertently appeared in her eyes.
Dujuan is a hard-working and kind girl and should not be treated like this!
"Sister-in-law, do you know what kind of people her stepmother found for Du Juan?" Lin Anan asked.
Xu Zhen shook her head. "I don't know about that. Jiang Bilan didn't tell me the details at the time. She just said that the other party had good conditions."
Mother Lin came over angrily. She had heard everything Lin Anan was saying. "Du Juan is such an outrageous stepmother! Besides, Du Juan is Zi Huai's girlfriend. They are in love freely in the new society. They are already dating. Why would she marry someone else?"
Lin Anan hurriedly pulled the person over and whispered to comfort her, "Mom, don't be angry yet. I have to find a chance to have a good talk with Du Juan about this matter and see how she is doing. If she is completely unaware and is willing to follow Zihuai, I can't let her suffer this injustice."
Editor Liu looked at this and then that, not knowing how to respond, so he could only wink at his wife.
Xu Zhen immediately shut up and tactfully changed the subject.
Lin's mother and Lin Anan were both sensible people. They immediately suppressed their anger and stopped talking.
The lunch was quite sumptuous, with five dishes and a soup, two of which were meat dishes.
Everyone sat around the dining table and started eating.
"Come, everyone, try the dishes I cooked. I don't know if they will suit your taste." Mother Lin greeted Editor Liu and his family warmly.
Editor Liu quickly picked up a piece of food with chopsticks, put it in his mouth and praised it highly, "Auntie, your cooking skills are really good. Every dish is delicious!"
Mother Liu also nodded, "Yes, big sister's cooking skills are really good. I haven't eaten such delicious meals for a long time."
Xu Zhen also agreed with a smile: "That's right, Auntie, the dishes you cook are better than those in state-owned restaurants."
Mother Lin smiled when she was praised. "I'm glad you like it. Eat more. Today is Mid-Autumn Festival. Let's have a reunion dinner together. I hope we can be together and live in peace in the future."
Lin Anan also urged them to eat, "Aunt, sister-in-law, Editor Liu, please don't be polite, eat more."
The meal ended in a seemingly harmonious atmosphere. Editor Liu chatted with Lin Anan alone about books, then left with his family.
Everyone agreed to meet at the entrance of Tianhe Grand Theater at 5:30 in the evening.
"Okay! Teacher Lin, Auntie, I'm really sorry to bother you today. Thank you for your warm hospitality, and we'll see you later." Editor Liu said.
Lin Anan sent them to the door and said, "Take care, come and visit us often in the future."
After seeing off Editor Liu and his family, Lin Anan and her mother returned to the house, and the atmosphere became heavy again.
"Mom, do you think Dujuan knows her stepmother's plan?" Lin Anan asked with a frown.
Mother Lin sighed, "She definitely doesn't know! Du Juan has no problem with her character or personality. Would she still talk to Zi Huai if she knew? She definitely wouldn't!"
Lin Anan also felt the same way. "After the performance, I have to find a chance to talk to her and ask her what she really thinks. This is a new society, and those bad habits are not popular. I think it is the wisest decision for her to become independent early. That stepmother seems to be silent, but she has a vicious mind!"
Mother Lin nodded. "Yes, you are right. After their charity performance is over, we will find a suitable time to have a good talk with her. If this is true, we have to find a way to help her."
At the same time, all members of the art troupe have arrived at the Tianhe Grand Theater.
"Zihuai, I'm a little nervous." Du Juan said in a low voice, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.
Lin Zihuai quietly squeezed her hand and said, "Don't be nervous. We have rehearsed so many times, there will be no problem. And with so many audiences supporting us, we will definitely be able to present the best performance to everyone."
Du Juan nodded, "Yes, I know, I'm not afraid when you're by my side."
The people from the Northwest Song and Dance Troupe also arrived at this time.
One of the young men in a gray shirt spotted Du Juan standing in the corner at a glance, frowned, and strode towards her.
Lin Zihuai was still quietly encouraging Du Juan when he was interrupted by him, "What are you doing?"
The young man's gaze fell directly on the two people's clasped hands, and his eyes seemed to be spitting fire.
His voice was quite loud and immediately attracted the attention of many people.
The backstage area is not small, but it can’t accommodate so many people from the art troupe and the song and dance troupe!
Lin Zihuai and Du Juan were startled by the sudden voice. When they saw the young man's eyes fall on their clasped hands, they quickly let go of their hands as if they had been electrocuted.
Lin Zihuai took a step forward and protected Du Juan behind him. He frowned slightly and looked at the young man in front of him. He felt a little unhappy, but he still tried to be polite. "What can I do for you?"
Du Juan's face flushed slightly, but she looked at the person who came with displeasure.
The young man snorted coldly, "What do I have to say? You are Du Juan, right? Don't forget that you are engaged, and yet you are so intimate with another man. Are you trying to have a casual relationship with a man?"
Hearing this, Lin Zihuai's face darkened instantly, "Comrade, what nonsense are you talking about? Du Juan is my girlfriend. Although we are not engaged yet, we are just dating normally."
Du Juan nodded quickly, "Yes, how can you talk nonsense? Be careful or I will report you to the law enforcement team!"
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