Feeling she was in the wrong, she swallowed her anger.
"Yes, yes, yes! It's getting late, it's time to go to the family for dinner!"
"Liying, please stay a few more days this time. If you need anything, just come and see me."
"You haven't eaten yet, why don't you come to my house to eat tonight? It'll just take an extra pair of chopsticks."
The other elderly people were all very welcoming, but Liu Liying knew that they were just acquaintances. The reason they came to the old house was, firstly, for her father's sake, and secondly, because they heard that Jiang Dongfang was here, they all wanted to join in the fun and curry some favors.
Liu Liying politely declined, "No, we have some leftovers at home. I'll just heat them up later. We haven't prepared any dishes at home. If not, I'll just let you guys stay for dinner."
Everyone laughed, chatted for a while, and then dispersed.
Only old lady Tian was left at the end, and Liu Liying personally saw her out the door.
"Liying, Zhiguo has been with you for so many years, haven't you ever thought about finding another one? Yanchuan is away from home in the army all year round, it's too lonely for you alone."
"I've gotten used to being alone all these years. There's nothing wrong with it. It would be hard to adapt to having more people." Liu Liying knew that she wanted to find a husband for herself, but she only wanted to be Lu Zhiguo's wife in this life, to be with him from birth to death.
She has a small heart. Now that she has Zhiguo, it is difficult for her to have anyone else.
Old Granny Tian grabbed her hand and muttered, "How can one person have two wives? I know what you're worried about. Xu Hongping hasn't gotten pregnant in all these years. Eight months is impossible. You're younger than her, maybe you can even have a baby. Dongfang is the village chief now, things are very different. You two grew up together, and he loves you so much. If you're willing, he'll definitely divorce Xu Hongping immediately!"
"Auntie Tian! You shouldn't say that! Brother Dongfang and I are just siblings. What we did back then was just our parents' wishful thinking. Now we each have our own families. If you try to match us up again, I'll be furious!"
Liu Liying knew what Granny Tian was thinking. She just wanted to act as a matchmaker and make both herself and Jiang Dongfang accept her affection. Then she would need her help.
She couldn't do such a thing that would damage her virtue.
Granny Tian sighed bitterly, "You're just too soft-hearted! If you don't fight for something, it will fall into the hands of others. You'll regret it!"
"Everyone has their own destiny. I won't get involved in anything that doesn't belong to me." Liu Liying smiled. "Now, go on your way. Be careful on the way. I won't see you off."
Seeing that she refused to listen, Old Lady Tian lost her temper and turned away, leaning on her cane.
Liu Liying averted her gaze and turned around to see Jiang Dongfang and the others still in the yard. She jokingly said, "Although my cooking skills are not very good, if you don't mind, please stay for dinner."
Xu Hongping quickly stood up and said, "No... no, no, the family has already prepared the meal. Yingying and I are here to invite the Dongfang family to dinner."
Liu Liying nodded. "Is that so? Then I won't keep you here."
Jiang Dongfang was very polite, so he said, "Why don't you go to my house to eat, so you don't have to go through all the trouble. Your sister-in-law's cooking skills are very good, not inferior to those of my master's wife back then."
When Liu Liying mentioned her mother, her mood instantly darkened. "Come to think of it, I haven't had a meal cooked by her mother in a long time."
"Liying...I'm sorry..."
Liu Liying's eyes were a little sore, and she forced a smile, "No."
She lowered her eyes, and her gaze swept from Jiang Dongfang to Jiang Wanying, and she just caught a glimpse of the jade bracelet on her hand!
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