Chapter 434 The Gap between the Two Families

Duan Lian'er was a concubine.

He can only be considered half a master. When Shen Zhong is not at home, he cannot go out often without his permission.

So she didn't know the Jiang family at all.

I just thought that all the guests who went to Jiang's house were those who liked to eat.

"Is there such a thing? I'll take you to Jiang's Snack Shop someday to try it and see if it's really that delicious."

Shen Zhong was somewhat interested.

Just a little bit.

Because several of his good friends had already come together at this time.

Wait until they get off the carriage.

The coachman drove the carriage out of the alley and Shen Zhong also went to meet him.

Duan Lian'er immediately followed and stood side by side with Shen Zhong.

Act like the mistress of the house.

Only Shen Zhuer felt annoyed.

Originally, she was wearing new clothes and new jewelry today, and she also put on powder and beautiful makeup.

She thinks that she is the most beautiful girl in the world today.

But the moment I arrived at the door and saw Jiang Fubao.

The corner of her mouth that was raised immediately turned down.

How come the girl next door is so pretty?

Not only does she have a pretty face, her hair is also thick and black, she is not short, her skin is fair, and especially her big eyes, they twinkle.

More beautiful than the stars.

Nothing like her, with such a chubby face.

The skin is not too white.

No one dares to wear pink.

On what basis?

Why am I prettier than her?

I really want to mess up her hair and tear her clothes.

Jiang Fubao didn't know that at that moment a burning gaze was falling on her.

She was busy entertaining guests with her grandpa and grandma.

"Zhu'er, what are you in a daze about? Come over and call someone." Shen Zhong, who was welcoming the guests, turned around and found that his daughter was missing.

It turned out that she was still standing stupidly at the door.

He urged hurriedly.

There was also a hint of anger on his face.

"Well, my dear brother, my little girl is still young and a little ignorant, please don't blame me. How old is your son now? He looks about the same age as my daughter Zhu'er. After all, she is my second daughter, so I have to get used to her.

But I still have to teach her some manners in the future. The child is already eight years old. In a few years, she will have to find someone else. I don’t want her to marry someone else. If she can marry into a family I know, it will be a closer relationship.”

The moment Shen Zhong turned his head.

The expression changed.

There was a hint of flattery in his smile.

The person in front of him whom he called Brother Wang was Mr. Wang from Lin County.

He had three sons. The eldest son had passed the imperial examination and became a scholar, and the second son was also a student.

That’s not all.

His youngest son is said to be very well educated and is preparing to start next year.

If everything goes well, I might be able to pass the imperial examination and become a scholar next year.

The most important thing is.

Mr. Wang was on good terms with the magistrate of Lin County.

Therefore, Shen Zhong's attitude towards him was particularly kind, even a little flattering.

There are several friends who are also merchants next to me.

Instead, he ignored her and just said hello.

"The second legitimate daughter? Didn't your late wife only give birth to one? Oh, and where is Hechi? This child has been playing with my youngest son since childhood, why doesn't he see anyone else?"

They are all old foxes.

How is it possible not to understand what Shen Zhong said?

Mr. Wang didn't respond to him at all.

Instead, he questioned Shen Zhuer's identity as the second legitimate daughter.

Afterwards, the topic turned to Shen Hechi.

Although his eldest son was a scholar, he took the exam three times before passing, and ranked last.

Unlike Shen Hechi, who only took the exam once and became a scholar.

If I wasn't too young, I might even try to lift someone.

Mr. Wang wanted his youngest son to interact more with Shen Hechi.

He asked curiously.

His eyes were also looking around.

"Oh, He Chi is at home. Today is my daughter's birthday. She is eight years old. We have to make it grand. I forgot to tell my brother that I am going to make Duan my first wife, so my daughter is really the second daughter."

Shen Zhong was a little unhappy.

I was humiliated by my best friend in front of everyone.

After he finished explaining, he didn't continue the conversation.

Signal these people to come in and sit down.

At this time, Shen Hechi had just come out from behind the rockery.

He walked away quickly.

Another maid came out from the rockery.

His eyes were furtive, as if he was planning to do something bad.

The sun climbed higher and higher.

It was almost noon.

Both the Jiang and Shen families were already full of guests.

Just as Shen Zhong was about to take his wife and daughter in.

A carriage came quickly.

The person driving the carriage was not a driver, but an official.

Take a closer look.

It turned out to be Yao He.

He was the head of the police and always followed Meng Zhili to various occasions.

Everyone with some status in the town knew Yao He.

Shen Zhong is no exception.

His eyes lit up.

Could it be that the county magistrate has received his invitation?

Yes, Shen Zhong also sent an invitation to Meng Zhili, hoping that he would come to attend his daughter's birthday party for Shen Hechi's sake.

In this way, everyone will look up to him in the future.

One would also think that he was on good terms with the county magistrate.

However, the invitation was only handed to the doorman and he couldn't even enter the door.

Shen Zhong excitedly walked down the stone steps at the door and stood beside the carriage that had just stopped.

He roared.

"Welcome to the county magistrate to attend my little girl's birthday party—"

This sound was blown by the wind and not only reached the Shen family.

It also reached the Jiang family.

All guests, unless they are hard of hearing.

I heard it all.

They left their stools and scurried to the door.

a moment.

The alley was crowded with people.

"To the County Magistrate—"

Some knelt, some bowed, and some bowed.

Everyone bowed.

He was afraid that if he didn't show up, the county magistrate would bear a grudge against him.

Meng Zhili took Dong Qingyi's hand and walked out of the carriage.

Yao He held a low stool for them to step on to get off the carriage.

Meng Zhili was not wearing official uniform.

Both husband and wife were wearing casual clothes.

Same color scheme.

Like a couple's outfit.

Meng Zhili glanced at Shen Zhong, who almost knelt down.

"Mr. County Magistrate, please take a seat." Shen Zhong's mouth twitched with joy.

Duan Lian'er was also extremely excited.

The county magistrate actually came to attend Zhu'er's birthday party. If this news gets out, I'm afraid Zhu'er will have to marry a rich man in the future.

By then she will give birth to another son.

What does Shen Hechi have to do in this family?

There was a gleam of light in Duan Lian'er's eyes.

Shen Zhuer also raised her chin and looked at Jiang Fubao opposite her.

It seems to be saying, "Humph, what's the point of you being pretty? The county magistrate has come to celebrate my birthday, so who do you think you are?"

Jiang Fubao finally discovered where that scorching gaze came from.

She curled her lips.

Revealing a weird smile.

"Father, mother, why did you come just now~" Jiang Fubao's voice was particularly clear in the quiet alley.

Shen Zhong was stunned.

"What are you shouting about? I'm not your godfather." Shen Zhong stood next to Meng Zhili.

He thought Jiang Fubao was calling him.

But the next second.

He was dumbfounded.

Because the county magistrate actually walked straight to the side of the little girl.

"Godfather is a little busy today. Fubao, don't be angry. It's my fault." Meng Zhili looked apologetic.

He half-knelt in front of Jiang Fubao.

Get on her eye level.

This scene left everyone stunned.