Chapter 51 Second Uncle Marries a Rich Woman
Shen Xuewei paused, a hint of sympathy in her eyes.
She had a deep impression of Lu Feilong.
His grades were average, but he had a cheerful personality and was very popular. He even borrowed Shen Xuewei's notebook to copy her homework.
The two had spoken last week.
Just a few days later, he was gone.
If this is true, when the homeroom teacher finds out, she will probably tell them to go up the mountain less often, or to be careful when they do go.
Her plan was correct. On Friday afternoon, after everyone had finished their first class, their homeroom teacher, Ms. Yan, appeared before them with a somber expression during the break.
"Students, it's hot now, and there are many snakes and insects in the mountains. Please try to avoid going up the mountain. If you do go, please take care to protect yourselves and avoid being bitten by snakes or insects. Also, please don't go into the water unnecessarily..."
He gave a long explanation and then asked everyone if they remembered it.
Everyone sat down and said in unison, "We've got it."
Only then did he feel relieved and leave.
Shen Xuewei and Wu Yuhong left through the back gate of the school and immediately saw the people waiting there.
Shen Xuewei called out "Auntie" and rushed over.
"Auntie, what brings you here?"
Chen Fanglan pinched her nose, put her hands on her hips, and said, "What's wrong? Your aunt is here to pick you up. Aren't you happy?"
"Hmm..." Shen Xuewei pulled her hand away, her smile bright and soft, "How could that be? My favorite person is Auntie."
"Alright, don't try to use the same tricks you used on your second aunt on me. I'm not falling for that!"
Although she said that, her eyes were full of smiles as she reached out and took the schoolbag off Shen Xuewei's back.
"Come on, let Auntie carry your backpack for you... Why is your backpack so heavy?"
Shen Xuewei just chuckled and tiptoed happily beside her.
Wu Yuhong, who was with them, added in a low voice, "This time we have a seven-day holiday, and the teachers have assigned a lot of homework, which is all in my schoolbag."
When homework is mentioned, Chen Fanglan also recalled the fear of being dominated by teachers and assignments when she was in school.
Looking at the two of them, I couldn't help but feel sorry for them.
"Sigh, it's not easy for you to study now. But study hard, and you'll definitely make something of yourself in the future."
She said encouragingly.
The two looked up and nodded, their previously heavy steps becoming much lighter.
Since Chen Fanglan's divorce, the atmosphere at home has been very harmonious these past few days.
Even when they saw Chen Fangqiu, who spent his days idly, riding a motorcycle back from outside, the old couple, though feeling sorry for him wasting money, only scolded him a few times and didn't say anything more.
This harmonious atmosphere only changed when Chen Fangyang returned with his men.
Mid-Autumn Festival, a day for family reunion.
Chen Fangli took her husband and children to the Chen family home early in the morning to give gifts to the elderly couple. After having lunch at the Chen family home, she left by car.
Grandpa Chen and Grandma Xi were talking about Chen Fangyang, whose whereabouts were unknown. About half an hour later, the person they were talking about appeared at their doorstep carrying large and small bags of gifts, followed by two other people.
Shen Xuewei and Chen Fanglan, who were sitting at the door plucking feathers from chickens, were the first people to see them.
"Oh, both Weiwei and Alan are home? And so diligently, that's rare." Chen Fangyang, dressed smartly, joked with a smile.
Chen Fanglan rolled her eyes and retorted, "What, haven't you ever seen anyone else work? What's so difficult about it? The most precious thing in the family is seeing you work, isn't it?"
Chen Fangyang smiled and said, "See? I only said one sentence, and you got all worked up."
Chen Fangyang and Chen Fanglan are the same age and have loved to bicker since they were young, and that hasn't changed even as they've grown up.
Shen Xuewei slowly stood up, holding the bare chicken in her hand, but looked at the two people behind Chen Fangyang with a face full of doubt.
"Second Uncle, who are they?"
Chen Fangyang chuckled and made way for the two people behind him.
"Let me introduce you. This is my wife, Zhao Fang'er, who is also your second aunt. This is... my son, Zhao Xiannan, who is your cousin."
Shen Xuewei was stunned and stood there motionless, her hands seemingly losing all strength. She slammed the plucked chicken back into the basin, splashing water all over her and Chen Fanglan's legs.
Chen Fanglan's expression wasn't much better; she stared wide-eyed at the two of them.
"Your wife and...your son?"
Seeing their shock, Zhao Fang'er remained calm and handed them the gifts she had prepared.
She first looked at Chen Fanglan and said gently, "You must be Fanglan, Ayang's third sister. Nice to meet you. This is a gift I prepared. I didn't know what you liked, so I just prepared something simple. It's a small gift, please accept it."
Chen Fanglan blankly accepted the gift she was offered, and under Chen Fangyang's urging gaze, she exclaimed in surprise, "...Second sister-in-law."
Zhao Fang'er smiled and responded, then turned to look at Shen Xuewei beside her, her smile deepening.
"You must be Weiwei. Your second uncle often mentions you to me, praising you as a smart and sensible child."
She crouched down and spoke gently to Shen Xuewei at eye level.
"Xiannan, come here and bring over the gift we prepared for Weiwei."
Her son, Zhao Xiannan, looked a few years older than Shen Xuewei; he was a handsome young boy with a clean and refined demeanor.
Zhao Xiannan, holding a bag of gifts, slowly walked to her side.
Zhao Fang'er took the bag of gifts from his hand and placed it in Shen Xuewei's hand.
"Here, Weiwei, this is a gift that your brother Xiannan and I prepared for you. We heard you're in fifth grade now, so you should be able to use it."
Chen Fangyang urged from the side, "Xiao Weiwei, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and call for help!"
Shen Xuewei finally came to her senses, clutched the gift in her hand, and whispered, "Second Aunt, Brother Xiannan."
Her face gradually calmed down, but her heart felt like it was being battered by a raging storm.
No, her second uncle really did go and hook up with a rich woman?
At a glance, one can see that there is a significant age gap between Chen Fangyang and Zhao Fang'er.
Not to mention, Zhao Fang'er also had such a grown son with her.
As for why she judged Zhao Fang'er to be a rich woman at a glance...
In this day and age, in such a remote mountain village, how many women carry LV bags and wear Chanel?
Although she had never worn it herself, she had at least seen it before and naturally recognized the brand of the clothes she was wearing.
Zhao Fang'er had an ordinary face and a calm and composed expression.
The fine lines around her eyes betray the passage of time, and her skin is no longer firm, but it exudes a rosy and carefree glow nurtured by a comfortable life.
His voice was gentle and steady, and with just a few words, he put Shen Xuewei and the other person at ease.
Grandpa Chen and Grandma Xi, who came out of the house upon hearing the news, were clearly surprised to see Chen Fangyang bring these two people back.
In front of his parents, Chen Fangyang was clearly feeling guilty, and he called out somewhat hesitantly, "Dad, Mom."
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