Although Zhou Ling was unwilling to marry the mentally challenged man, the thought of not having to go to the detention center made her feel a little better.
However, her third husband was completely uncommunicative. He just kept working on her like a bull, and she couldn't understand anything else he said.
She tried to escape, but her in-laws kept a close watch on her, preventing her from leaving the house and only allowing her to paste matchboxes inside.
At night, if she resists, the idiot will beat her severely, giving her no chance to fight back.
Besides, where could she go if she ran away? She couldn't go back to the Victory Brigade, and she had no money. Leaving the county town required a letter of introduction, so she had no choice but to obediently submit.
It's better to live a miserable life than to die; I can't just kill myself! The fact that Lu Wanqing, who had to endure this humiliation, was still enjoying the care of men every day made her grit her teeth in hatred.
When Lu Wanqing and Lin Ye heard that Zhou Ling had married a mentally challenged man in the county town, they were overjoyed and invited everyone to dinner.
They are always generous when entertaining guests. The pheasant and braised pork on the table are so fragrant that they can be smelled from miles away. In addition to several main dishes, they also made several vegetarian dishes. The combination of meat and vegetables looks very appetizing.
While Luo Hao was helping Lin Ye, his mouth was already watering. By the time everyone had arrived, he was already eating heartily without any hesitation.
The others didn't stand on ceremony either, clinking glasses and starting to eat.
We have these kinds of gatherings several times a month, and everyone has become close friends who can talk about anything.
Of course, several unique small groups also formed at the dinner table. Lin Ye, Wang Guangming, Luo Hao and a few others drank together and mostly talked about production and work-related matters.
Lin Ye initially said he wouldn't drink, but Luo Hao pressed down on the glass to force him to drink, saying, "You already have a child, what are you afraid of!"
Lin Ye then turned to Lu Wanqing and asked for her opinion: "Wife, can we drink it?"
With that ingratiating and innocent look, she clearly wanted to drink, so Lu Wanqing smiled and said, "Go ahead and drink, but stay away from me after you finish. I can't stand the smell of alcohol."
Lin Ye thought for a moment, then put down his cup. He couldn't sleep well at night without holding his wife, so it was best not to drink. "I'll just have tea instead of alcohol!"
When Wang Guangming saw this, he came to his rescue, saying, "Haozi, you'll understand when you get married."
Lin Ye doesn't drink alcohol, but that doesn't diminish everyone's enthusiasm for chatting.
There was also a small group consisting of Lin Xiaocui, Luo Chunlei, and Wang Xu.
The group usually ate a quick meal and then went to study or go out to play.
Chen Xiangxiu, who was left behind, let Zhao Xiaolan hold Yao Yao, and then she and Lu Wanqing began to whisper to each other.
"Wanqing, do you still remember when I gave birth to Yaoyao? If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have made it through. Now, you're pregnant too." Chen Xiangxiu recalled the past with deep emotion.
Lu Wanqing was also filled with mixed emotions, "Who would have thought? We went to your house because of the house issue, and then you were giving birth. Now, with your family's help, we've gotten the house back, and Brother Guangming has become the captain of the Shengli Brigade. Our two families are truly destined to be together!"
That's probably the beauty of life—like eating a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get next.
All we can do is maintain a kind and grateful heart, and treat those who have helped us with sincerity.
Lu Wanqing sensed Chen Xiangxiu's sincerity; she was someone who resonated with her.
Just as everyone was chatting enthusiastically, Lin Xiaocui rushed back from outside, panting, and said:
"Sister-in-law, there are two women outside looking for our house."
Lu Wanqing couldn't imagine what kind of strange woman would be looking for her, so she asked, "What does she look like?"
“A middle-aged woman around fifty years old and a young woman in her twenties, dressed like city people. They came for you.” Lin Xiaocui rushed over without even asking any questions when she heard that the people were looking for Lu Wanqing, and could only give a general impression.
After hearing this, Lu Wanqing understood that the people who came were probably her mother and Lu Jiajia.
Just as they were wondering what to do, Wang Xu and Luo Chunlei brought the person over.
Zhang Guixiang smiled and said that she was Lu Wanqing's mother, and they had no reason not to bring her over.
Lu Wanqing had no choice but to come out and greet Zhang Guixiang, calling her "Mom".
"Oh my, Qingqing, it's been so long! You've lost weight!" Zhang Guixiang said exaggeratedly when she saw her.
She wanted to grab Lu Wanqing's hand and kiss her affectionately, but Lu Wanqing cleverly dodged her. "Mom, have you eaten? Come inside and have some food!"
Lu Wanqing walked towards the kitchen indifferently, not even glancing at Lu Jiajia.
As she walked, she thought to herself, "Zhang Guixiang must have lost her eyesight. She's been eating a lot lately and has gained several pounds. How can she be considered thinner?"
Lu Jiajia originally wanted to call Zhang Guixiang "sister" affectionately, but now she could only follow Zhang Guixiang into the house.
Once inside, there was no chance to call out, as everyone inside was Lu Wanqing's friends, and they were having a lively meal!
After introducing themselves, Lin Ye approached Zhang Guixiang, affectionately called her "Mom," and helped her take the package she was carrying and put it on a chair next to her.
"My son-in-law is so perceptive. Qingqing saw me carrying a bag but didn't even think to help me carry it," Zhang Guixiang said, half-jokingly and half-complainingly.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaocui immediately became unhappy, "My sister-in-law's health..."
"I'm not feeling well and it's inconvenient for me to mention it. You guys go ahead and eat!" Lu Wanqing interrupted her.
After she finished speaking, she gave everyone a look.
No one said anything more. Zhang Guixiang probably didn't know about the pregnancy yet, so let Lu Wanqing tell her herself!
Thinking this, everyone stood up, indicating that they were full and wanted to go home first.
Lu Wanqing didn't want to linger, so she asked Lin Ye to see the guest out.
Zhang Guixiang and Lu Jiajia had been traveling for several days and were starving. When they saw the abundant food on the table, their stomachs started growling reflexively.
"Mom, these dishes are all leftovers from their meals. I think they're a bit unhygienic!" Lu Jiajia muttered under her breath, even though she was hungry.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Guixiang immediately said to Lu Wanqing, "Qingqing, why don't you go and make two dishes? We can't just eat leftovers!"
Lin Ye, who had just brought the person back, thought that she was Lu Wanqing's mother and it was her first time visiting, so he smiled and said, "Mom, let me do it! Let Qingqing rest."
Lu Jiajia then seized the opportunity to say sarcastically, "Sister, you're so lucky, your husband is always the one doing the work."
Lu Wanqing chuckled, first telling Lin Ye not to cook, then saying to Lu Jiajia, "There's still so much food on the table, we can't waste it. If you can't eat it, then don't! Also, I don't have a younger sister, so don't call me 'sister'."
If it weren't for Zhang Guixiang leading the way, Lu Jiajia would have been kicked out of the house long ago, and there wouldn't be any room for her to be picky.
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