When the three arrived at the Gu family home, Li Mei was already there. "Sister Mei, why are you here so early? Are you trying to compete with me for favor?"
As soon as Xu Zhang walked into the courtyard, he saw a young woman in a cheongsam standing there. Xu Zhang was a little dazed. Lin Wanwan looked very much like He Yumei, both in temperament and appearance.
It took him a while to come to his senses. "This is Wanwan? She's really beautiful."
Xu Zhang held her hand affectionately and said, "When you stood at the door wearing a cheongsam, I was momentarily confused and couldn't tell if it was you or your mother."
"Hello, Auntie. This is my husband, Lu Feng. This is my son, Tuanzi. This is my younger brother, Lin Xiaohai."
Lin Xiaohai immediately greeted her with a smile, "Hello, Auntie, you can just call me Xiaohai."
“You two siblings both look like your mother, you’re both good-looking and beautiful,” Xu Zhang said, holding Lin Wanwan’s hand tightly.
“She’s really beautiful. Wanwan looks just like your mother,” Xu Zhang said, pulling her closer to look at her.
Lin Wanwan was completely bewildered. Seeing that she looked a little awkward, Li Mei quickly said, "Come in quickly. It's hot outside. It's too hot to walk over here. Let's talk inside. Don't stand there. Lu Feng is holding the child."
When Li Mei mentioned the child, Xu Zhang merely glanced at him sideways without making any comment or showing any intention of hugging him.
Lin Wanwan was wondering when Xu Zhang pulled her away. "Come in quickly. Your Uncle Gu just sent the guard back to tell me you were coming, but I didn't believe him. I thought he had mistaken you for someone else."
He pulled Lin Wanwan to sit down, then looked up and gestured to Lu Feng and Lin Xiaohai, "Please, make yourselves at home."
Now, not only Lin Wanwan, but also Lin Xiaohai and Lu Feng can see that Xu Zhang doesn't like Lu Feng.
"Seeing you in person, I can't believe he didn't mistake you. You look just like your mother, both of you are great beauties. How come you're already married? You're only 18, why are you in such a hurry? Next time I see your parents, I'll have to have a good talk with them about how they let you get married so hastily." Xu Zhang said, glancing at Lu Feng.
"It's all your Uncle Gu's fault. He hasn't contacted your father in the two years he's been here. Otherwise, our two families would have gotten in touch long ago. Your brother Gu Bei also went to Beijing this year."
"Don't you think it's his fault? When you were little, you liked your brother Gu Bei the most, saying he was the best-looking brother. Your eyesight was better when you were little than it is now."
After hearing her words, Lin Wanwan couldn't help but laugh out loud. The hostility was too obvious. "Auntie, it's not Uncle Gu's fault. Although we have always lived in that courtyard, it is always inconvenient to keep in touch. Uncle Gu is busy and can't take care of these things. Besides, we have met now, so please don't blame him."
"Why are you being so formal by calling me Auntie? When you were little, you always called me Mama Xu and said that my steamed egg custard was the best. You used to come to my house so often that even your mother couldn't carry you away. You said you wanted to play with Gu Bei."
Xu Zhang touched her face, feeling angry. What kind of good person could Lu Feng be? He had women clinging to him all the time, and he even had a son.
"Now that you're my mom Xu too, I want to eat your steamed egg custard today. Next time, I'll have to see just how handsome Brother Gu Bei is. I used to love following him around when I was little," Lin Wanwan said with a smile.
“Okay, I’ve already called him and told him to get back here right now. You two haven’t seen each other for over ten years. He’ll be shocked when he sees you. The little sister who used to follow him around has grown up and even got married so hastily,” Xu Zhang said, giving Lu Feng a glare.
Lin Wanwan was stunned by these words. He was called back? Was it really that hasty?
Just as Lu Feng was about to say something, Xu Zhang pulled Lin Wanwan up and said, "Come to the kitchen with me, I'll cook and we can chat."
Lin Wanwan stood up, glanced back at Lu Feng, winked at her, and then followed Xu Zhang away.
Li Mei followed along; she had just realized that the brigade commander's wife didn't like Lu Feng.
Seeing that Xu Zhang didn't like Lu Feng, Lin Wanwan wanted to say something to ease the atmosphere, "When did Sister Mei arrive? Why didn't you call me? Why did you come here quietly?"
“I passed by your house and saw that no one was home, so I didn’t call out to you.”
"Aunt Xu, let me help. What do you need me to do?"
"Sit down, sit down. You don't need to do anything. It's greasy and dirty here. Just sit and play."
"Let me help. If I just sit here and watch you cook, my mom will kill me if she finds out," Lin Wanwan said coquettishly, clinging to her arm.
Xu Zhang patted her hand and said, "Nonsense, your mother is the gentlest person, she would never hit anyone."
"You haven't seen her for so long, what if she's changed?"
"That's impossible. Your mother's temper and upbringing are such that she would never hit anyone. Your current manners are just like your mother's, except you have a sweet tongue and you can make people very happy."
"Then let me help you. I'm a great cook. You can ask Sister Mei if you don't believe me. You can try my cooking today."
"Yes, last time I went out to eat with Zhijun, the girl's cooking was amazing, the dishes she cooked were so delicious."
Seeing her say that, Xu Zhang smiled and nodded, "Okay, your Uncle Gu and I will also try your cooking."
"Okay, then I'll do my best today."
She glanced at Xu Zhang, hesitant to speak, unsure whether to ask.
"Just say what you want to say, why are you being so polite with me?" Xu Zhang said to her, looking at her with annoyance.
Lin Wanwan then put down the kitchen knife in her hand, leaned closer to her, and asked, "Does Aunt Xu not like Lu Feng?"
Upon hearing Lu Feng's name, Xu Zhang's face fell, and he didn't even bother to pretend anymore.
"What's so great about that Lu Feng? He's all looks and no substance. He's old and has a son. What were your parents thinking, letting you marry him? What good is his family background if he's a bad person?"
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