"Marry you? Why should I? You're just a used woman, why should I marry you?"
"You, you beast, you actually deceived me! You lied and said you were going to sell my child so you could marry that vixen! Today, I'll beat you to death!"
The two started fighting as they were talking. Li Menya was stronger and grabbed her, shoving her backward: "You slut, dream on! You think I'll marry you? Dream on!"
The woman grabbed Li Menya's face with one hand, cutting a deep gash. He winced in pain and slapped the woman across the face.
Standing to the side, Zeng said somewhat angrily, "Alright, stop making a fool of yourself. You almost sold your child for some random guy, and you still have the nerve to spout nonsense here."
Liang Shuyan glared at Xiao Zeng, then looked at the woman: "You don't take good care of your own child, and as the child's mother, you actually did such a thing. Don't you feel any guilt at all?"
"I... I had no choice."
Liang Shuyan didn't want to say anything. After a moment of contemplation, she looked at the child and said, "Alright, now take your child back. Don't embarrass yourself here. Your mother is with us now, so don't let her worry about you. Can you take good care of this child? If you can, then take care of him yourself. If you can't, I'll take the child back now and give him to Ruyan to take care of. Anyway, our Jin family doesn't need another child."
Upon hearing this, the woman immediately said, "No, no need. I'll take care of my own child myself. There's no need to trouble others. It's already our fault for being unfilial to my mother-in-law in your Jin family. Don't worry, I will take good care of the child. As for that bastard, let him gamble if he likes to!"
An idea popped into Liang Shuyan's mind. She looked at Xiao Zeng, who was not far away, and said, "Xiao Zeng, take the mother and daughter back home. Also, tell that man that if he gambles again, he'll have his fingers chopped off!"
Seeing Liang Shuyan's serious expression, Xiao Zeng said, "Okay, madam, I'll take care of it right away!"
Liang Shuyan then left. She was still busy with things at home, so she didn't have time to think about anything else and hurriedly went home.
At this moment, the county magistrate arrived at Daling Village and stopped in front of Liang Shuyan's house in a horse-drawn carriage.
"Sir, you've arrived! Please come in. Where is the old lady?"
The magistrate lifted the curtain and smiled slightly: "I wasn't feeling well, so I rushed over. Today is a special day, and I need to go back to check on things later. Once the old lady is feeling better, I'll bring her here tomorrow."
Liang Shuyan nodded: "Okay, that's perfect. I had to go out for a bit, but I just got back. Please come in."
In the courtyard, people came and went. When they saw the magistrate, they would come over to greet him happily. Aunt Liu smiled so much that the wrinkles on her face were squeezed together. She handed a bowl of meat to the magistrate and said, "Sir, look, this is freshly cooked braised pork. Please come and have a taste."
The magistrate sat on the stool and said with a smile, "Great! This braised pork is so fresh, I'll have a taste too. Thank you."
Aunt Liu and Aunt Pang stood to one side, smiling and rubbing their hands, watching the magistrate eat meat heartily.
Liang Shuyan came in and immediately said, "What time is it? Why are you still eating here? The kitchen is too small and inconvenient. Why don't you eat in the hall?"
The magistrate entered the hall, and Liang Shuyan placed the food on the table, smiling as she said, "Eat here, Your Excellency!"
"Is today's food alright? If you like it, please eat more. I'm going to go outside and check on the guests."
Zhao Heng walked in carrying a large bowl filled with steaming hot food, the aroma filling the air. He said with a smile, "Dad, are you hungry? Eat more. Auntie's cooking is really delicious."
A satisfied and happy smile spread across Zhao Heng's face, as if he himself were savoring the delicious meal. He walked to the table, gently put down his bowl, and then turned and walked towards the door.
"I'll go outside and check on the guests," Zhao Heng said in a gentle and friendly voice, as if greeting an old friend. He quietly closed the door and left the warm and inviting room.
The sunlight streaming in shone on Zhao Heng as he looked up into the distance, his face filled with anticipation and joy. He knew that this little family was about to experience even more happiness and joy.
Liang Shuyan looked at Ruyan with eyes full of affection. She took the pastry Ruyan offered, took a small bite, and the sweet taste spread in her mouth, seemingly instantly dispelling her fatigue.
"Mother, don't always think about others." Ruyan gently massaged Liang Shuyan's back. "You've worked hard these days, you need to take good care of yourself."
Laughter echoed from the courtyard, and Liang Shuyan looked at her daughter, her heart filled with warmth.
The teahouse was bustling with activity and filled with lively chatter.
The employees sat together, enjoying the food.
An employee held a steaming hot bun in his hand, took a bite, and a satisfied smile spread across his face. As he chewed the bun, he pointed to the braised pork on the table and praised it highly: "These slices of pork are absolutely delicious, so red and glossy, they make my mouth water just looking at them. If it weren't for this restaurant's celebratory occasion today, we would never be able to eat something so delicious."
The surrounding employees nodded in agreement, and one of them remarked, "Yes, if it weren't for the fact that Ru Ren was having a happy occasion, we employees would probably only be able to eat such good food during the Chinese New Year."
Liang Shuyan's voice came from the courtyard. Sanwang's eyes darted around: "Mother, the carriage is ready."
Liang Shuyan's shouts echoed in the courtyard, accompanied by the sound of the carriage wheels rolling, as if playing a symphony of life. Sanwang's face revealed a sly smile. He turned to the crowd and announced, "Everyone, the carriage is ready and we can set off at any time."
Upon hearing this, everyone quickly packed their belongings and prepared to depart. The courtyard instantly became bustling with activity and noise. Some were busy calling their family members to get on the bus, some were busy checking their belongings, and others were saying goodbye to relatives and friends.
Sanwang's mother, Liang Shuyan, was also busy in the crowd, urging everyone to get on the bus quickly while reminding them to be careful on the road. Her face was filled with joy and anticipation, as if this trip was of great significance to her.
Bathed in the morning light, Sanwang's courtyard transformed into a temporary bustling marketplace. Sunlight streamed onto all sorts of luggage and vehicles, reflecting dazzling rays and highlighting the busy figures of people. An atmosphere of excitement, unease, and anticipation permeated the air, as if even the dust motes were dancing joyfully.
Sanwang's mother, Liang Shuyan, moved through the crowd, a kind smile always on her face. Whenever someone asked her if she was ready, she would always answer cheerfully, "Everything is ready, just waiting to set off!" Her voice was full of strength, as if it could dispel all worries and doubts.
Urged on by her, the family rushed to the prepared carriages. The children excitedly climbed into the carriages, eager to begin their adventure. The drivers cracked their whips, and the carriages slowly started moving, kicking up a cloud of dust.
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