Everyone nodded in agreement. Some people even mocked the old lady of the Yan family for being old and not thinking clearly, as she was actually looking for a son-in-law.
The thought of finding a son-in-law rekindled everyone's interest: "Sister-in-law Yan, Nan Nan is in her early twenties, right? Has she found a boyfriend yet?"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked up and held their breath. If they could marry Yan Xiaonan, no, marrying Yan Xiaonan would be like a mouse falling into a rice jar.
Ma Da Sao and Ma Mingchun looked very nervous, especially Ma Mingchun, whose forehead was sweating.
“I’ve found him. You all know him. He’s my granddaughter-in-law Chen’er’s older brother, Ye Chenming,” Grandma Yan said.
Ma Mingchun lowered his head. It was indeed Chen Ming. That guy was indeed worthy of Nan Nan. That was good.
"Mother, which family's daughter did you recommend last time? I've agreed," Ma Mingchun said in a low voice.
Sister-in-law Ma felt a lump in her throat. She sincerely hoped that Ma Mingchun and Yan Xiaonan could be together, but the two were not destined to be together, and she couldn't force it.
Tomorrow, I'll take the betrothal gifts and propose marriage. My eldest son is already married in the county town, and my third daughter has even had a child. Only my second son is a worry.
Ma Minghua's son is six months old. He is chubby and fair-skinned, and smiles whenever he sees people. He is very lovable.
Yan Xiaonan took out a small golden sheep from her pocket. This child was born in the Year of the Sheep, so a small golden sheep would be most suitable for him.
Ma Minghua's mother-in-law's mouth dropped open. She knew her daughter-in-law had a good relationship with this Yan family girl, but she never expected it to be this good.
This little golden sheep may not look big, but it's quite heavy; you can tell it's solid as soon as you hold it.
"Nan Nan, right? This is too precious, we can't accept it."
Yan Xiaonan was slightly surprised. She glanced at Minghua's mother-in-law, but there was no greed in the old woman's eyes. It seemed that Minghua's mother-in-law was a well-educated and reasonable person.
"It's okay, Minghua and I grew up together and we're very close," Yan Xiaonan said with a smile.
“Mom, it’s okay. I’ll send gifts when Nan Nan gets married and has a baby,” Ma Minghua joked.
Grandma Minghua nodded and hung the little golden sheep up for her grandson.
Those who were initially jealous breathed a sigh of relief. Minghua was right; Nannan wasn't married or had children yet, so she had to reciprocate the gifts she received.
After a satisfying meal, everyone reluctantly returned home, and Mushroom Village gradually quieted down.
Yan Xiaoqiang is really drunk tonight. Not only Yan Xiaoqiang, but also the old bachelor, Village Chief Ma, and Ma Mingchun are all drunk.
Early in the morning, Yan Xiaonan opened the door, preparing to go to Mushroom Mountain, but Tang Xiaoling was standing at the door, looking at the Yan family's gate with a complicated expression.
"Long time no see," Yan Xiaonan greeted him warmly.
Tang Xiaoling was startled awake: "Nannan, is Grandma inside? Can I go in and say a few words to her?"
Yan Xiaonan hesitated for a moment, then nodded and led Tang Xiaoling inside: "Grandma, Tang Xiaoling wants to say a few words to you."
Grandma Yan was still lying on the kang (a heated brick bed). When she saw Tang Xiaoling come in, her expression turned somewhat unpleasant: "What's wrong?"
"Grandma, I was wrong. I've come to apologize to you." Tang Xiaoling shed tears of remorse.
When the villagers learned that Tang Xiaoling had divorced Yan Xinan, they looked at her as if she were a fool.
I used to envy her for buying a house worth 10,000 yuan in the county. After all, she's the daughter-in-law of the Yan family; she's really rich and powerful.
But later he found out that the money was the price of Tang Xiaoling's divorce, as well as the advance withdrawal of his two sons' pensions, which made him even more disgusted with this stupid woman.
Money is nothing compared to men and children. Tang Xiaoling is so lucky, she doesn't even know it.
It's a pity that Southwest didn't return, otherwise Mushroom Village would have plenty of good girls waiting to be married.
"It's good that you know you're wrong. Just live your life well from now on. We're already two families," Grandma Yan said.
"Grandma, I..." Tang Xiaoling wanted to say something more.
Grandma Yan waved her hand: "You already have another man in your heart. My Yan family can't afford to have you. Go, and live a good life."
Tang Xiaoling was about to say something when Yan Xiaonan coughed. Seeing that Yan Xiaonan's smile remained unchanged but his eyes were very impatient, Tang Xiaoling quickly left.
"Grandma, I'm going up the mountain to call my sister-in-law over," Yan Xiaonan said.
Grandma Yan nodded, watching her granddaughter's departing figure, and couldn't help but sigh. Everything has changed. Since leaving Mushroom Village, everyone has changed.
When Yan Xiaonan reached the back of the mountain, his consciousness spread outwards. In an instant, all the animals in the mountain stopped all activity and stared nervously at the foot of the mountain.
Zhongnan tried to stand up, but it was already an old wolf in its twenties, and its legs were too weak to stand up.
Tiger King also stood up from the quilt, looked down the mountain, and thought, "Finally, we're back."
Yan Xiaonan climbed the mountain quickly, reaching the mountainside in the blink of an eye. Nanfeng led the wolf pack down the mountain to greet him.
Upon seeing Yan Xiaonan, Nanfeng rushed out and pounced on her. Looking at the obviously aged Nanfeng, Yan Xiaonan felt a pang of sadness.
"Nanfeng, where's your scumbag dad? Is he around the hot springs?" Yan Xiaonan still referred to Zhongnan as her scumbag dad.
Nanfeng didn't answer, but quickly led the way, with a pack of wolves following behind Yan Xiaonan, running for their lives.
Zhongnan knelt down, looking at the familiar figure, muttering something unintelligible.
Yan Xiaonan ran up to Zhongnan and looked at Zhongnan, who was covered in dirt. She felt heartbroken and a surge of mountain god energy flowed into Zhongnan's body.
Zhongnan felt a surge of heat throughout his body and felt a little more comfortable.
"Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?" Yan Xiaonan took out a roast chicken.
"Mmm." Zhongnan twitched his nose and slowly began to eat the roast chicken.
Yan Xiaonan took out a large vat filled with hot spring water and also found pet shampoo in the supermarket.
After Zhongnan finished eating, Yan Xiaonan carried Zhongnan into the large vat and carefully gave it a bath.
The water turned black immediately. They changed the tub, washed the dog again, and it turned black again. They changed the tub again until Zhongnan's fur returned to its silver-black color.
"My brother is so handsome," Yan Xiaonan said sincerely.
Although Zhongnan is old and can no longer stand, the aura of a former wolf king has not faded at all, and he is still as majestic as ever.
Holding Zhongnan, the thick mountain god's aura surged into Zhongnan's body once again, and Zhongnan let out a howl: "Don't waste it."
Yan Xiaonan continued to hold Zhongnan. The mountain god's energy was no longer surging, but instead gathered into a stream of air, slowly nourishing Zhongnan's internal organs.
Zhongnan struggled to straighten its wolf head, pressing its face against Yan Xiaonan's, and let out a soft "howl".
Yan Xiaonan also pressed her face against Zhongnan's and sat down by the hot spring.
For a long, long time, as the sun moved westward, Zhongnan's body gradually grew cold and stiff. Yan Xiaonan's hand stroked it again and again, and tears fell drop by drop.
Every moment I spent with Zhongnan Elementary School students when I was a child flashed before my eyes.
"Ah, ah, ah..." Yan Xiaonan suddenly cried out, her voice filled with sorrow.
The wolves howled in unison, one howl after another, long and drawn-out, as they saw their wolf king off on his journey.
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