Zhen Wanwan looked at Zhu Yuan opposite her with dissatisfaction. When she was speaking, this man kept staring at her face, and she didn't know if he remembered what she said.
Seeing that she was angry, Zhu Yuan smiled and ruffled her hair, soothingly saying, "I've remembered everything you said!"
"Really?" Zhen Wanwan looked at him suspiciously, but when he repeated his words, she felt relieved and continued.
It wasn't until lunchtime that Zhen Wanwan finally drank a cup of hot milk tea, quenching her thirst.
Let's stop here for now!
Just then, Old Lady Li arrived in a cheerful mood, and she wasn't surprised to see Zhu Yuan.
"Xiao Yuan is here too. Hurry up and take the kids to eat. Let's have a good chat as a family today!"
Old Mrs. Li glanced at Zhu Yuan without leaving a trace, took the child from him, and went into the inner room to hug the child with a small blanket.
Only after making sure the child wouldn't get cold did they feel relieved enough to leave together.
The house that Zhenjia lived in was not far from the house that Zhen Wanwan lived in; the two houses were only three households apart.
It only took two or three minutes to walk there, and charcoal was burning inside, but it wasn't as warm as Zhen Wanwan's house.
She guessed that the old man must be reluctant to part with it.
Sister-in-law Wang Cuihua was placing bowls of food on the table, smiling as she looked at Zhen Wanwan and the other girl, saying, "Little sisters, you're here! Quickly wash your hands and eat!"
Zhen Wanwan responded, but was slightly surprised, as her sister-in-law had always been taciturn.
Surprisingly, after moving away from Meizi Village, her personality became more cheerful.
He treated her much more warmly than before.
"Auntie! I want to see my younger brother and sister!"
Dog Egg and his children were swarming in, each vying for the right to take care of their younger siblings.
Without exception, they were all driven away by Old Lady Li.
"Hurry up and wash your hands and eat! If you don't want to eat, then don't eat today!"
However, the children were no longer fooled by her dangerous rhetoric; they made faces at her but obediently ran out to wash their hands.
This morning, Yuan Huizhou was picked up by Qu Huaiyuan and taken to school, so he was not seen in the house.
Looking at the children running around and making a ruckus all over the house, Zhen Wanwan couldn't help but say, "Mom, let's send Xiaohuzi and Gou Dan to school next spring!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the old couple exchanged glances. Old Mrs. Li sighed and said, "We would like to, but we don't have the means. Fortunately, the child has already learned a few characters from Huaiyuan. Your father and I think we shouldn't waste the money!"
In a corner they weren't looking at, Little Tiger looked dejected, while Da Ni and Er Ni had bright, sparkling eyes.
Zhen Wanwan said helplessly, "Didn't I tell you? You don't need to worry about the children's school fees from now on, I'll pay for them!"
“No way!” Old Mrs. Li refused outright.
In her heart, her daughter's belongings were her future regalia, and even her own grandson could not touch them.
Zhen Wanwan remained silent. She had said these words countless times, but each time she was rejected. Fortunately, there was still plenty of time.
Once the department store is built and the money is in hand, Old Lady Li probably won't refuse too strongly.
After finishing their meal, even Zhen Fuyou, who was usually away from home, sat comfortably in her chair.
Zhen Wanwan suddenly felt a little nervous and couldn't help but look at Zhu Yuan beside her. He gave her a reassuring look.
Grandpa Zhen coughed and then got to the point: "Everyone's here today, so Mother and I have some important matters to discuss!"
Zhen Fugui glanced at Zhu Yuan discreetly, her hands also tense.
His parents called him, his wife, and their second son in for a talk last night, and also told them about his sister and Zhuyuan.
Who would have thought that this somewhat creepy strategist would one day become his brother-in-law!
And she even married into their family!
As the eldest brother, I will inevitably have to take care of my younger siblings in the future.
He would definitely have to deal with Zhu Yuan frequently. Although he knew that Zhu Yuan was only indifferent on the surface, he still couldn't help but feel restrained.
Zhen Fuyou was much more relaxed. He had guessed about the two of them earlier than Zhen Fugui, but he didn't know that his brother-in-law was willing to marry into their family.
"Xiao Yuan, Wan Wan, come here for a moment."
Grandpa Zhen called the two men over and made them face the direction of the two Zhen brothers before explaining.
"From now on, Wanwan and Xiaoyuan are members of our Zhen family. You three siblings must discuss things together and help each other when you encounter problems!"
"My son (daughter) knows."
After a long silence, Old Mrs. Li continued, "Eldest and second eldest sons, as the older brothers, you must help Wanwan out after she gets married, understand?"
The two Zhen brothers said in unison, "We know, Mother!"
Wang Cuihua, who had been standing next to Zhen Fugui, kept her head down and remained silent, seemingly lost in thought.
However, no one is paying attention to her right now.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Grandpa Zhen dropped a bombshell, shocking everyone present.
“Your mother and I are getting old, and our grandson will be of marriageable age in a few years. We’ve thought it over, and after Wanwan gets married, we’ll separate the family!”
Ignoring the shocked expressions on their faces, Grandpa Zhen continued, "However, the second son doesn't have a wife yet, so your mother and I will live with him for the time being. Once he gets married, your mother and I will live on our own!"
"During festivals, each family can give some food and gifts. On ordinary days, if any family is well-off and willing to help our parents, we will be happy. If they are sick, several families can pool their money to treat them if they can, and if they cannot, we can help them buy a coffin to keep at home."
Not wanting to listen to Grandpa Zhen's gloomy talk any longer, Zhen Wanwan interrupted, "Dad! Mom! Don't say that. I absolutely disagree with the two of you living alone!"
"That's right! Mom and Dad! You've worked hard for most of your lives and haven't even had a chance to enjoy your retirement yet. How can we let you move out?"
"That's right! You two are going to live with me for the rest of your lives. If we really ask you to move out, wouldn't that make people gossip about us?"
"That's right! Father and Mother! My husband has become the village chief, and good days are just around the corner! How can you live with my second brother?"
If you listen carefully to what Wang Cuihua said, you can tell that she still wanted to separate the family, but she genuinely didn't want to separate Grandpa Zhen and Grandma Li.
Seeing her sister-in-law marry into a wealthy family, where she has no worries about food and clothing and even has a high-status husband, she was overjoyed.
If what Old Master Zhen said is true, then their eldest branch of the family won't get any benefits at all.
With Grandpa Zhen and Grandma Li around, the younger sister-in-law will definitely help them out from time to time.
When Dani grows up, her brother-in-law can easily choose a husband who is no less desirable than Yiyi from her aunt's family!
It must be said that Wang Cuihua's plan was truly well thought out.
Serving her in-laws not only earned her a good reputation, but also gave her control over Zhen Wanwan.
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