When she met the other person's gaze, Zhen Wanwan blushed, much like she did during her first love.
The woman spoke up again, teasingly saying, "You two have such a good relationship! Unlike us, we're always fighting every other day!"
Upon hearing this, the other women all turned to look at Zhen Wanwan, their jealousy impossible to conceal.
Zhen Wanwan frowned slightly and glanced indifferently at the woman who had just spoken.
"Sister-in-law, you're too kind. I'm new here and don't know how to address everyone. Would you be willing to help introduce us?"
The woman opposite her was taken aback for a moment, then covered her mouth and chuckled a few times, saying in a crisp voice, "It's normal for a new girl not to know anyone! Let me introduce you... This is your second uncle's nephew's wife, and this is the youngest daughter-in-law of the old crook at the village entrance..."
Following her introduction, Zhen Wanwan looked at each item one by one. Only at the end did the woman arrogantly introduce herself.
“I am Liu Boshan’s daughter-in-law, that is, the daughter-in-law of the former village chief of Dahe Village. My maiden name is Yang and my given name is Yuanxiang.”
It turned out that this woman was the old village chief's daughter-in-law. No wonder Zhen Wanwan always felt that the way she looked at her was a little strange.
The position of village chief was originally passed down from father to son, but now her elder brother has taken it halfway. How could Yang Yuanxiang not be angry?
So, he took the opportunity to embarrass Zhen Wanwan.
When Yang Yuanxiang realized that her identity had been exposed, the other party remained unfazed and showed no remorse.
I felt a lump in my throat.
The father-in-law was getting old, and he had planned to let her husband take over as village chief after the New Year, but it was taken away by Zhen Wanwan and her group of outsiders.
"I've introduced everyone. Now, young lady, tell us how we should address you from now on?"
"My surname is Zhen, and everyone calls me Lady Zhen!"
"Zhen Niangzi?" Yang Yuanxiang murmured to herself, preparing to make things difficult for her again.
Then Zhen Wanwan said, "Sister Yang, let's start the meal!"
Today is the first day of moving, and we slaughtered a fat pig, so there are several bowls of meat dishes on the table.
Ordinary families can only eat their fill of meat during the Lunar New Year. Before that, life in Dahe Village was not easy either.
Upon hearing that the banquet had begun, Yang Yuanxiang's eyes were immediately fixed on the table, her gaze fixed on the meat on the plate.
He lost interest in continuing to talk to Zhen Wanwan.
Zhu Yuan remained seated at the main table, accompanied by the village chief Zhen Fugui, Old Master Zhen, Qu Huaiyuan, and several of the most senior elders from Dahe Village.
When the county magistrate came to Dahe Village that day, Zhuyuan made an appearance, and those present had some impression of him.
He also saw that Qu Huaiyuan, the teacher at the county school, treated him with utmost respect.
Everyone knew in their hearts that his background was something they couldn't afford to offend.
Now this man is clearly Zhen's son-in-law. From now on, they'll have to keep their heads down and behave themselves under Zhen Fugui's command!
After figuring this out, the slight resentment I had felt earlier vanished as I realized how powerful the Zhen family's background was.
The old man, who usually liked to act superior because of his age, also put on a smiling face and chatted with Zhen Fugui from time to time.
The atmosphere was very harmonious for a moment, as if the confrontation between the two sides when they first arrived in Dahe Village had never existed.
Zhu Yuan continued to coax the child without changing his expression, and he didn't touch the food on the table.
This is a habit he has cultivated over the years, and with the current unstable external situation, it's hard to guarantee that no one will infiltrate.
If he falls, the entire Anqing Prefecture will likely repeat the tragedy of other prefectures.
Grandpa Zhen's head was burning up; every time he looked at Zhu Yuan and the two children's interaction, his head would burn even more.
He knew that his precious baby and sweet baby were lovable, but Ye Zhuyuan was an outsider after all!
Although his daughter had a child, she was still an unmarried girl. With so many people around, Zhu Yuan was worried about how others would perceive his relationship with his daughter.
Poor old man Zhen had no idea that the man in front of him was the father of the two children he had once cursed so bitterly.
If we're talking about having a big heart, Zhen Fugui is the best example. He has always doted on children, and his love for the twins, Guabao and Tianbao, is ingrained in his very bones.
I didn't find anything wrong with Zhuyuan's trip at all.
By the time the banquet ended, the leftover food had been divided up by the villagers.
Each family happily carried their rice bowls and their own tables and chairs home, leaving only a few young wives to help clean up the mess.
Zhen Wanwan greeted Zhu Yuan and the child, ignoring everyone's stares, and went home on her own.
Only Grandpa Zhen was left standing there, bewildered in the wind.
After a long pause, Old Lady Li tapped him on the head: "What are you still standing here for? Take all these things home!"
Grandpa Zhen scratched his head and looked at Grandma Li with a questioning gaze. Seeing that her expression was normal, he became even more confused.
He always felt that his wife was hiding something from him!
Once back in her own house, Zhen Wanwan pulled the child off Zhu Yuan.
She jokingly said with a smile, "Taking care of the kids today must be tiring, right? You don't know how I dared not leave my baby's side for even a moment when they were first born. Even eating and using the toilet were a race against time..."
Zhen Wanwan went on and on about her experiences raising a child, wanting Zhuyuan to know the hardships of raising a child.
I won't dare to argue with her anymore.
As expected, Zhu Yuan showed a pained expression, squeezed the back of her hand and said, "You've worked hard before, let me do these things from now on."
Zhen Wanwan deliberately feigned a helpless expression and sighed, "You're so busy with official duties, how can you still stay here every day to take care of the child?"
Zhu Yuan frowned. He couldn't guarantee it 100%, but...
"I'm currently unable to leave, but if you're willing to stay by my side, I can still fulfill six-tenths of my promise!"
"Right now, all I can promise you is that unless it's something important, I'll come back to be with you!"
Zhu Yuan's eyes were earnest and clear; anyone with a discerning eye could sense his sincerity.
Zhen Wanwan was stunned for a moment, and then felt a little embarrassed.
She never intended for Zhu Yuan to stay by her side day and night, but for some reason, seeing his sincerity made her heart race uncontrollably.
This situation was unprecedented, and she tentatively attributed it to the fact that the two of them had just broken the ice, which was why they felt awkward.
Seeing that she didn't respond for a long time, Zhu Yuan thought she was unhappy.
He took her hands in his and explained gently, "Trust me, at the latest five years, I will stay by your side and serve you like a slave!"
"Who asked you to be their slave?" Zhen Wanwan looked at him in surprise, and seeing the smile in his eyes, she knew that her little thoughts had been seen through.
However, she didn't mind and kept her hand in his.
However, this scene truly surprised the people outside.
A sharp, shattering sound startled the two people who were engrossed in the candied fruit.
"What...what are you doing?"
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