Although Zhou Chaoyang realized it late, he was very smart. When Mu Xiaowan was teasing the child and Zhou Luancheng went out, he connected the dots and figured out what was going on.
Thinking about the soup dumplings that Mu Xiaowan brought them to eat, and the soup dumplings that the second brother brought back, it shows that the two of them really knew each other for a long time.
In addition to the case I heard this morning, Mu Xiaowan’s age also fits that of the little girl.
Also, before, Mu Xiaowan said that she had no family.
The more he thought about it, the more he couldn't help but sigh. Seeing that Sheng An Ning was not surprised at all, he guessed that his sister-in-law must have thought of it as well, so he also tried not to show it on his face.
His actions became more attentive and exaggerated: "Xiao Wan, have you eaten yet? Come to my house for dinner. Last time you treated us to soup dumplings, I have always wanted to treat you, but I just haven't found the opportunity. Come to my house for dinner. My aunt used to work in the cafeteria, and she cooks delicious food."
Before Mu Xiaowan could say anything, Zhong Wenqing nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, stay home for dinner later. I'll ask Auntie to buy some meat and we'll make dumplings for lunch."
Even Zhou Hongyun felt that the girl Zhou Luancheng brought back must be his girlfriend, and was particularly enthusiastic: "Of course, you and An Ning are classmates. It's summer vacation now, and you have nothing to do, so just eat and leave."
Mu Xiaowan was about to find an excuse that she was busy, but was stopped by Zhou Hongyun. She could only smile a little stiffly and nodded: "Then thank you for your help."
Sheng An Ning felt distressed when she saw Mu Xiaowan like this. It was obvious at first glance that this child was not good at socializing. She could be willful and aggressive because that was the protective color of her life.
But she is not good at socializing, getting along with her elders, and her smile and speech are all restrained, which shows that no one cares about her, so she doesn't do that.
He smiled at Mu Xiaowan and said, "It's okay. Our family is very easy-going and easy to get along with. Why don't you hold the children? These three really like to be held. If you don't believe me, just reach out and try."
Mu Xiaowan stretched out her hand hesitantly. After seeing this, the three little guys were stunned for a moment, and then they scrambled to crawl towards her, giggling as they crawled.
Zhou Zhou blocked his brother halfway and was the first to crawl in front of Mu Xiaowan. He sat down and stretched out his little arms for her to hold him.
Mu Xiaowan was stunned for a moment, then carefully picked up Zhou Zhou. The little guy was white and chubby, and felt soft in her arms. Then he smiled at you with his face tilted up, revealing his pink gums and two white little teeth.
It really makes one's heart melt.
Mu Xiaowan couldn't help but laugh along, and stood up holding Zhou Zhou, and very cleverly protected the child's waist and back with one hand.
Sheng Anning smiled and said, "They just like you to carry them around, because this way they can stand high and see far. This is Zhou Zhou, he is the most mischievous one and likes to laugh the most."
Mu Xiaowan's smile grew deeper and deeper, her eyebrows curved, showing the happiness from the bottom of her heart.
The caution and reserve just now also dissipated little by little.
Zhou Luancheng came back with two big watermelons and saw Mu Xiaowan walking around the room with Zhou Zhou in her arms, with a smile on her face, looking a little childish.
This was completely different from when she faced him, with defensiveness and hostility, like a little hedgehog. It seemed that it was right to take her home.
Zhou Chaoyang excitedly called for everyone to eat watermelon again. He asked Mu Xiaowan to put Zhou Zhou down and gave her the biggest piece. "My second brother is usually very stingy. This is the first time he buys watermelon. We should eat more."
Zhou Luancheng just glanced at his jumpy sister, and went over to ask Sheng An Ning to come over and eat watermelon. He watched the three children stop crawling around.
The three children seemed to smell the sweet scent of watermelon and began to crawl towards the restaurant with great effort. Zhou Luancheng grabbed one and then another.
Zhou Chaoyang also leaned forward to look at it and laughed.
Mu Xiaowan was eating watermelon while watching this warm scene. She hadn't felt such a happy and warm atmosphere in many years.
Also, Sheng Anning’s mother-in-law is very nice. She has been here for such a long time, and no one has asked her how many people there are in her family or what they do.
This is the problem she is most afraid to face every time, so she is unwilling to socialize and does not want to interact with anyone so that they will look at her with sympathy after knowing her life experience.
After eating the watermelon, Mu Xiaowan took the initiative to clean up the table and the watermelon rinds. Zhong Wenqing wanted to stop her, but Sheng Anning quietly pulled down his clothes.
Sheng An Ning smiled and said to Mu Xiao Wan: "The rag is next to the kitchen sink. The one with green thread embroidered on the edge is for wiping the table. Just pour the melon rinds into the kitchen swill bucket. Someone will come to collect the swill in the afternoon and feed it to the pigs."
The whole family enjoyed the dumplings at noon.
Zhong Wenqing never asked about Mu Xiaowan's family situation from beginning to end, but just chatted about this and that. Zhou Hongyun knew Zhong Wenqing's temper, and seeing that she didn't ask, she didn't ask even though she was curious.
After lunch, Zhou Luancheng sent Mu Xiaowan back home.
Zhong Wenqing then curiously asked Sheng Anning and Zhou Chaoyang: "You all know this girl? When did you meet her? Is she dating the second brother?"
Zhou Chaoyang burst into laughter: "Mom, what are you thinking? How could Xiao Wan be dating my second brother? Besides, have you seen them say a word? Do they look like they are dating?"
Zhong Wenqing frowned, "So I'm also wondering, if they are dating, why haven't they said a word, then why did the second brother bring her back? But Xiaowan is a very cautious girl, did she go through something in her childhood? She looks at people with a defensive look."
Zhou Chaoyang exclaimed: "Mom, you are amazing. You can even see this? How did you see it?"
Sheng An Ning didn't find it strange. Mu Xiaowan was indeed very wary of people she met for the first time. It was a habit she developed since childhood and it came out involuntarily.
Zhong Wenqing exclaimed: "Is it really like this? Did you know?"
Zhou Chaoyang didn't know whether he could tell the story, but he nodded carefully: "I know, and my sister-in-law knows too, but I think you should ask my second brother, because we don't know whether we can tell it either."
Zhong Wenqing frowned and muttered, "You're still being mysterious. I'll ask the second brother later."
Zhou Luancheng pushed his bicycle to send Mu Xiaowan out. He met many neighbors in the yard. After greeting them, they all looked at the girl next to Zhou Luancheng with curiosity and gossip, wondering if she was Zhou Luancheng's girlfriend.
But Zhou Luancheng didn't introduce him, and it was not easy to ask directly, but the gossip behind his back was still going strong.
It was not until they reached Jixiang Hutong that Mu Xiaowan said the first sentence to Zhou Luancheng: "Thank you for today, but you don't have to worry about my parents' case. I can get revenge on my own!"
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