Chapter 183 Gossip

The layout of the family compound is very similar to that of a rural village, and there are almost no secrets here. Even though Lin Yue and Wang Tingting did not deliberately tell anyone about it, and Zhang Yulan tried her best to hide it, many people soon knew about it.

Wang Tingting felt uncomfortable and was indeed too tired during this period, so Lin Yue suggested that she just take a day off at home.

Unexpectedly, just as Zhang Yuandong and the children left, someone came to the door.

Zhou Aixiang sat on the edge of the kang, cracking melon seeds in her mouth, her legs swinging, and she looked back and forth between Wang Tingting and Lin Yue, her eyes full of gossip.

Lin Yue and Wang Tingting knew what she wanted to do, but as long as Zhou Aixiang didn't take the initiative to speak, they could keep their composure and talk about the weather, children, or the new family quarters that were being built, but they didn't talk about what she wanted to know.

After hearing this, Aunt Hua quickly came over to inquire. She was used to being straightforward, so she didn't hesitate to ask, "I heard that Zhang Yulan came here yesterday because of the child's matter?"

Zhou Aixiang's eyes lit up. Lin Yue and Wang Tingting didn't think this was a glorious thing. They were both a little embarrassed and didn't know how to respond.

Auntie Hua said something shocking: "You are young and thin-skinned, and you still think that this matter cannot be told to others. Don't you think that in just one night, almost the entire family area knew about it! Before she came to your house, she came to me first. And she may not only come to me, so I knew about this matter earlier than you did."

Seeing the two people were shocked, she patted the edge of the kang and pursed her lips and said, "There's nothing to be surprised about. They haven't had a child for so many years, and I knew this day would come sooner or later. I just didn't expect her to be so anxious. She went to me to lobby, and I didn't agree, but she came here in a hurry."

Finally, he asked, "I heard that your conversation didn't go well, and it was said that you two kicked her out?"

Lin Yue tried hard to force a smile and said, "How could that be? We just didn't expect her to say that and we were a little scared. It can't be said that it was unlucky. Anyway, we would never do such a wicked thing."

She was afraid that Aunt Hua might want to mediate, so she quickly stated her position.

Wang Tingting was even more direct. She was still furious and said bluntly, "I really wanted to beat her out, but she was so scared that she ran away before I could do anything. Anyway, I just want to say one thing: if that wicked thing dares to come to my house again, I will beat her up every time I see her!"

Aunt Hua nodded, knowing their attitudes, and was glad that she did not take on this job.

She patted Wang Tingting and said with a smile, "Look how angry this girl is. Okay, why are you angry with her? Well, she is also a pitiful one. Because she has no children, she has never been able to hold her head up in her husband's family. But she really is confused. For such a matter, she came to ask about it so carelessly. Anyone else would be beaten with a big stick."

These words were apparently meant to criticize Zhang Yulan, but they actually defended her a lot, and everyone in the room could hear it.

Zhou Aixiang had been very wise and kept silent before, but now she couldn't help but speak up: "You can't blame her entirely. I saw her when she came to the door. She didn't have the courage. It was her husband who pushed her in from behind."

"Coach Li?"

After getting a positive answer, Lin Yue only had a feeling of "as expected". It was totally unreasonable to say that this was her own idea and her husband was not aware of it.

Wang Tingting snorted coldly: "You don't have to say how pitiful she is. If she is sick, she can go to the hospital for treatment. There are many orphan children in the nursery. Why doesn't she adopt one? Why is she thinking about my child?"

Auntie Hua and Zhou Aixiang were a little embarrassed and quickly explained, "I'm not trying to explain anything on her behalf. She's usually so timid and cowardly, and I really didn't expect her to be so impulsive and come to you to talk about this."

Lin Yue was not surprised at all. Instead, he said, "It's not impulsive. She has been thinking about it for a long time. I used to wonder why she seemed to be hesitant to talk every time she came. Now I understand."

Wang Tingting thought of this man's hospitality during this period and became so angry that her nose was about to steam.

Zhou Aixiang really wanted to know what they said yesterday. She couldn't hear clearly at home, but she could tell that they cursed a lot. But she didn't dare to rush into the trap, so she and Aunt Hua stopped talking.

She turned around and teased the child who had just woken up, saying with a smile: "Our little Xixi is so adorable. If it were me, I wouldn't be willing to give you away. I love you so much myself! Tell your mother to stop being angry!"

However, Zhou Aixiang and Aunt Hua did not say anything wrong about Zhang Yulan. She was wrong in this matter, but she had never done anything to let others down after living as neighbors for so many years. Moreover, she really liked children. She was very fond of children from any family and was happy to help take care of children if any family had any inconvenience.

Zhang Yulan was well-known in the family compound for being timid, cowardly and good-tempered. Although she was not very good at getting along with others, she had good relationships with people and few people said anything bad about her.

In fact, if you are not the person involved, you will not think this matter is a big deal. Lin Yue also understands other people's thoughts. For example, she bought it back because Mr. and Mrs. Lin could not have children.

However, if someone is unwilling to raise a child, they can also find a family that is willing to take the child and send it away. This is not only the case in rural areas, but also in cities. It is a very common thing.

It is as if a child is not an independent individual, but a thing that can be exchanged at will.

As they were talking, there was another noise outside the door. Lin Yue went out to see that it was He Aini standing at the door.

Although the two families lived close to each other, they had little contact, and this person was not easy to get along with. She was surprised in her heart, but she did not show it on her face. She greeted, "It's Sister He, what's going on?"

He Aini changed her previous aggressive attitude and smiled warmly: "Hi, nothing, just came to visit." She was sharp-eyed and saw that Lin Yue came out of Wang Tingting's room. This time, he didn't need anyone to greet him and went straight into the house.

Lin Yue didn't want to chat with her any longer, so he quickly stopped her and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, it's time to cook. Let's go to that room. I can pick some vegetables while we talk!"

It was so obvious that anyone could hear it, but He Aini was thick-skinned. She said rudely, "Why call me sister-in-law? Just call me by my name! It's still so early, what kind of meal did you cook? And I've already asked my son, but your kids didn't come back for lunch! Let's go, let's talk inside!"

Having said that, she pushed Lin Yue into the house without further ado.

As soon as the two of them entered the room, the three adults in the room all looked over. Lin Yue rubbed her nose. She had just not let He Aini in. This was really too embarrassing, not only for herself, but also for He Aini.

He Aini didn't show anything, and greeted them openly: "Auntie, Sister Zhou, you are all here! I have nothing to do, I just came to visit, you guys chat!"

This person's intention to come over and see the excitement was too obvious. Aunt Hua really didn't like her. She looked at her critically for a while, but didn't say hello and turned to talk about other things.

"I heard that your children Lingling and Wanli will be going to primary school soon? Isn't it too early? Why didn't you keep them for two years?"

Before Lin Yue opened his mouth, He Aini said, "Auntie, you may not know this, but her two children have learned quite a few words and are good at math! They are promising children. I have already told them to play with Zhang Wanli and Zhang Linghan. They get along very well with each other! Don't you agree, Lin'er?"

Lin Yue got goosebumps all over his body, and he had no idea what she was up to today.

She hadn't heard the name "Lin'er" for many years. In her hometown, people would call the younger party, who is close to each other and of equal age, or whose relationship is weaker, "Lin'er". It is the surname plus an erhua sound. When the elders call the younger ones with different surnames, such as parents-in-law calling their daughter-in-law, they would call them "Xiao Lin".

But Lin Yue and He Aini were not familiar with each other. One of them had a lover who was a regiment commander, while the other one had a lover who was a company commander. It was inappropriate to call them that in any way.

She could only smile and say, "Mrs. He's accent sounds familiar!"

"Of course not! We are fellow villagers! I heard that Zhang Tuan also came from the same province as us and has wanted to come over for a while. Well, you are too busy here, so I didn't want to disturb you. But I have told those naughty kids in my family that we are fellow villagers, so we have to get along well with Zhang Wanli and the others. When we are away from home, fellow villagers are like relatives like family members!"

She talks about her children every three sentences, and she says it so bluntly that one really doesn't know how to respond.

Zhou Aixiang curled her lips and spit the melon seed shells onto He Aini's shoes.

Although the family members' lives were pretty good, many of them still didn't pay much attention to hygiene. Zhou Aixiang's behavior was considered normal by many people, but He Aini didn't notice it. She looked at Wang Tingting and asked about what she was most interested in: "I heard that the one who can't lay eggs fell in love with your child?"