Chapter 423 Abnormal Reaction
On Sunday, Fang Hua and Jiang Zhizhi took Xiao Zhouji and Shang Shang to the Shen family's residence in the Army Compound.
Shang Shiying also came along, but Bian Suxi didn't come because she didn't have much of a relationship with the Shen family.
The Shen family's family reunion banquet was held in the courtyard's large dining hall. Each table had four dishes and a pot of soup, along with plenty of peanuts, melon seeds, and sugar, making it look quite grand.
After all, the wedding banquet only had four dishes.
Jiang Zhizhi, Fang Hua, and Shang Shiying sat at a corner table with their children, along with several unfamiliar aunties.
Seeing that Xiao Zhouji and Shang Shang also liked it very much, they grabbed the candy on the table and stuffed it into their pockets.
Shangshang would shake her little head and say no, no.
Little Zhouji grinned, clumsily opening his pockets so the grandmas could fill them with candy. His adorable expressions made the adults laugh non-stop.
They weren't familiar with each other at first, but because of the two children, they had more to talk about and became fast friends.
They all lived in this compound, so they knew a lot about the Shen family. They whispered to Fang Hua and Shang Shiying, "The Shen family's daughter is already twenty-five this year. Back then, they insisted that she would bring bad luck to her father and mother, so they sent her to the countryside. Later, when feudal superstitions were banned, they never brought her back."
Fang Hua asked curiously, "Where in the countryside?"
They knew very well: "Life in the rural areas of Zhangbei is very hard. And Old Shen's wife wouldn't let him give her a single penny, so the child grew up with his grandmother. He's a pitiful child."
While cracking sunflower seeds, Shang Shiying asked curiously, "Then why did you agree again, and why did you hold such a grand family reunion ceremony?"
"Old Shen originally had two daughters and a son. His eldest daughter is already married, the one sent to the countryside is his second daughter, and his third daughter is engaged to the Chu family. But for some reason, his third daughter is not happy."
"We're all wondering if this grand family reunion is actually an attempt to get this girl from the countryside to marry into the Chu family."
Fang Hua was surprised: "This is acceptable? This isn't the old society anymore, where you can still have someone else marry you off?"
The aunties were excitedly chatting, and they huddled together, saying, "You don't know this, do you? These two children are betrothed. I heard that the Chu family's son is blind, but the Chu family is powerful."
"That's not what I heard. I heard that the Chu family's son is impotent, so the third son of the Shen family is not happy about it."
"However, Old Shen is still working for the Chu family, so this marriage has to go through with it whether it's right or wrong. To put it bluntly, she's going to marry into the Chu family to serve their crippled son."
Jiang Zhizhi was stunned. Was it really that bizarre?
She had never heard of the Chu family.
Although Fang Hua didn't know which was true and which was false, he strongly disapproved of doing so: "This is simply absurd."
One of the aunties waved her hand and said, "We've only heard about it. Let's just talk about it and wait and see."
Jiang Zhizhi heard a commotion ahead and looked up to see Shen Qingping and his wife Liu Li leading Shen Luojia from table to table, introducing them to everyone.
When they arrived at their table, Shen Qingping greeted them with a smile: "Hello, ladies. Thank you for coming today. This is my second son, Shen Luojia. He has been in poor health since childhood and has been raised in the countryside."
Shen Luojia let her bangs fall down again, and quietly followed behind Shen Qingping and Liu Li, obedient and demure.
After Shen Qingping finished introducing them, he called Shen Luojia over to greet them: "These are all your aunts, you can just call them aunts."
Shen Luojia spoke in a very soft voice, as if she were very scared: "Hello, Auntie."
Shen Qingping glanced at Jiang Zhizhi and smiled kindly: "This must be Zhou Xiye's lover, Luojia. You can just call her sister-in-law."
Shen Luojia nodded to Jiang Zhizhi again and said in a very soft voice, "Hello, sister-in-law."
It was the complete opposite of the clear and sweet sound she had made that night.
Jiang Zhizhi looked at Shen Luojia with amusement. She was very outgoing and cheerful on the outside, but at home she turned into a little white rabbit.
Fang Hua was somewhat curious: "You've met our Zhizhi before, how come you recognized her at a glance?"
Shen Qingping laughed heartily: "Zhizhi has a great reputation. She is a famous little miracle doctor. I want to ask Zhizhi to examine my body, but I'm afraid I'm not qualified."
Jiang Zhizhi was a little embarrassed: "Uncle Shen, you're exaggerating. I'm not that amazing. I'm just an ordinary doctor."
Shen Qingping exclaimed, "This is just ordinary? I've heard that many people in your compound have had their health improved by your treatments, and you can even cure stomach ailments that are difficult to treat."
Jiang Zhizhi noticed that when Shen Qingping spoke, Shen Luojia, who had been standing quietly beside him, gradually moved closer to her.
"..."
After greeting them, Shen Qingping led Shen Luojia to other tables.
Jiang Zhizhi clearly sensed that Shen Luojia glanced at her several times before reluctantly leaving with Shen Qingping and his wife.
After Shen Qingping and his wife left with Shen Luojia, the group sat down again and started gossiping.
"I don't think Shen Luojia looks like Shen Qingping or Liu Li at all."
"Yes, he doesn't resemble his eldest or third son at all."
"Although I'm dressed in a rustic way, I think I look pretty good if I dress up properly. Look at my face, my skin is great, I don't look like I grew up in the countryside at all. My nose is also pretty, and even though half of my eyes are covered, I still look pretty."
"Yes, I think she looks good too, but she lacks poise. She hunches over and seems timid."
"Sigh, she's always been raised in the countryside and hasn't seen much of the world, so she'll definitely be timid and hesitant. It would be a real shame if she married a disabled person."
Jiang Zhizhi, Fang Hua, and Shang Shiying listened quietly, not expecting that there were quite a few secrets.
Because they had to feed the two children, everyone else at the table left, and Jiang Zhizhi and Fang Hua were still feeding Xiao Zhouji and Shang Shang.
The two children ate the steamed buns with cabbage with great relish.
Shang Shiying laughed from the side, "Look at our two little darlings, they really aren't picky eaters at all."
Shangshang was delighted by the praise, shaking her little head and her two little braids flying up.
Shen Luojia suddenly appeared, carrying a bowl of vegetables, which was full of meat and a few pieces of potatoes. She placed it in front of Jiang Zhizhi and said, "Sister-in-law, give these to them."
As she spoke, she sat down next to Jiang Zhizhi, then took out a handful of fruit candies from her pocket and placed them on the table: "Give these to them too."
Jiang Zhizhi paused for a moment, then turned to look at Shen Luojia. Her bangs were slightly lifted, and her beautiful eyes were shining brightly as she looked at her.
Jiang Zhizhi finally realized that something was wrong with Shen Luojia.
She seems to have some difficulty expressing herself, but she seemed normal the night she ate noodles.
Feeling a little uncomfortable under Jiang Zhizhi's gaze, Shen Luojia touched her nose and asked, "Sister-in-law, are you really a miracle doctor? Can you cure any disease?"
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