Song Lili was in a great mood after meeting up with some good friends, so she felt that the days were passing by especially quickly.
Before we knew it, it was Laba Festival, a day when we eat porridge.
It's often said that once Laba Festival is over, the New Year is just around the corner, and the festive atmosphere will only get stronger after this day.
However, given how things are this year, who knows what the year after will bring?
On the Laba Festival, Zhang Qinghua brought gifts to Song Lili's house. As the son-in-law of the family, he was visiting as a matter of etiquette.
After the engagement, the man is required to visit the woman's family with gifts during festivals, treating them like relatives.
When the time comes, the two will get married, and only then can they visit each other as family.
So, early in the morning, Zhang Qinghua came with eight steamed buns on his back, one of which was as big as Song Lili's two fists.
"Qinghua, come in quickly." Song Yongren warmly welcomed Zhang Qinghua in, then glared at Song Jianshe, "Hurry up and take the basket from me! Can't you see Qinghua is still carrying it?"
Song Yongren suddenly realized that his son was incredibly stupid, completely lacking in tact, and unable to do even such a simple thing.
Song Jianshe felt extremely wronged. This was his brother-in-law, and he was the elder one. Why was it his fault now?
It should be Zhang Qinghua trying to please him, so why is it the other way around?
So, although Song Jianshe accepted the basket, he felt incredibly aggrieved.
Song Lili glanced at Song Jianshe, whose face was long and sullen, amused, and squinted at him, ignoring him.
Zhang Qinghua pretended not to see him and followed Song Yongren into the house, saying, "Uncle, how have you been lately? How's your health? Is everything alright at home?"
"Okay, everything is fine." Song Yongren replied with a smile. The more he looked at Zhang Qinghua, the more satisfied he became, and the happier he was.
This left Song Lili speechless. Isn't it said that mothers-in-law find their sons-in-law more and more pleasing to the eye the more they look at them? Why is her father-in-law like this too?
At this moment, Song Lili suddenly felt like she had fallen out of favor, and suddenly understood how Song Jianshe had felt earlier.
They've all turned into little cabbages now, all yellow in the field.
So Song Lili also joined the group of people who felt aggrieved, looking at Zhang Qinghua with some resentment.
What are you doing here today? It would have been better if you hadn't come, then Dad wouldn't have ignored me.
At this moment, Song Lili, who was indulging in unwarranted jealousy, had no idea that if Zhang Qinghua really didn't come, she would be in big trouble.
Not only was she worried about why Zhang Qinghua wouldn't come, but the rumors circulating in the village also made her too ashamed to go out.
Therefore, it was the right thing for Zhang Qinghua to come.
However, she's temporarily out of her mind right now, so let's forgive her for now.
"Lili, go get some water. What are you doing grinning like that?" After Song Jianshe, Song Lili became the object of Song Yongren's disappointment.
What's wrong with this child? Why has he suddenly become so dazed and confused? Why can't he be more quick-witted?
Can't you see Qinghua here? This is her future husband; it's a good opportunity to show off in front of him.
Only if he is satisfied can the Zhang family be satisfied with her, their future daughter-in-law.
In his anxiety and frustration, Song Yongren had no idea. Song Lili was stunned; she had never known that Song Yongren had this side to him.
It's unbelievable how much Zhang Qinghua changes upon seeing her, treating her own children like stepchildren.
So Song Lili just stayed in the yard until Song Yongren called her several times before she reacted.
"Lili, hurry up and get some water, what are you doing?" Song Yongren said.
"I know," Song Lili glared at Zhang Qinghua fiercely. "You hurt my father, who sent you here?"
Then, Song Lili turned and went to the kitchen in a huff. She muttered to herself, "I'm going to pour a bowl of chili water and make Zhang Qinghua die from the spiciness."
Zhang Qinghua, who was being glared at by Song Lili, felt completely innocent. He had no idea what he had done wrong to deserve being glared at by Lili.
Zhang Qinghua turned his head in a daze, then looked at the beaming Song Yongren, and absentmindedly wondered, what's wrong with Lili? Is she angry?
Therefore, no one knows what Song Lili was feeling at that moment, a mixture of jealousy and resentment.
"Qinghua, how's everything at home? What's your dad up to lately? Tell him to come over for a visit if he's free."
“From now on, we’re family. Let him come over more often so we can all get to know each other better,” Song Yongren said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll tell my uncle when I get back. He said a few days ago that he wanted to come over and have a good talk with Uncle."
"However, my sister has caught a cold these past few days and is feeling a bit unwell. So my uncle hasn't come yet. He'll definitely come once my sister is feeling better."
Song Yongren laughed heartily, "That's great! I'm always free, so coming here is perfect for having a drink and a chat."
"If you're free, come over too. Bring your younger brother and sister, and you can play with Fangfang." Song Yongren said happily.
This made Song Lili, who was carrying water in, twitch at the corner of her mouth. She really wanted to ask, "Big Brother, are you drunk?"
Don't you know Zhang Qinghua's younger brother is already eighteen years old this year? Even her younger sister is about the same age as her.
With such a large age gap between them and Fangfang, can they really get along?
You might as well let Yang Tao play with Fang Fang; at least they're the same age and there won't be a generation gap.
However, she could only complain in her heart and dared not say a word. Song Yongren was in a good mood at the moment, and she did not want to dampen his spirits.
Otherwise, she'll probably have a tough few days ahead.
She simply placed a glass of water next to Zhang Qinghua, gave him a puzzling look, and then casually left.
This left Zhang Qinghua even more confused. What's wrong with Lili today? She seems so strange.
Or did something happen today? Otherwise, why would she look like that?
Forgive Zhang Qinghua, he simply doesn't understand girls' hearts, nor does he understand Song Lili's eyes.
So he stayed with Song Yongren in the house, saying things that were pointless but many people liked to say.
Meanwhile, Song Lili and Song Jianshe, brother and sister, stood in the courtyard sighing, "Hey... Big brother, do you think Daddy might have switched the babies? Zhang Qinghua is his son, isn't he?"
"Otherwise, why would he treat Zhang Qinghua so well? He treats me like a little cabbage in the field, abusing me so much that I can't stay in this house anymore."
Song Jianshe also said with a distressed expression, "It might really be true, otherwise why would he treat us like this?"
"Lili, run away from home. That's not your dad. You're an adopted child." After saying that, she sniffled sadly.
Song Lili glanced at him sideways and said, "So, that's your boss, not mine?"
Song Lili glared fiercely at Song Jianshe, ready to bite him to death the moment he said "yes".
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