Li Mai didn't know if Zhou Lei and Zhu Zhu heard what the other was saying in a low voice, but Li Mai heard it clearly. She pursed her lips tightly. These two people didn't look like good people at all. No wonder Xiao Lei didn't introduce them to her!
After the two men had walked away, Zhou Lei whispered, "Sister-in-law, don't pay them any attention. They always talk about other people's affairs behind their backs. They are the second son of the clan chief, named Zhou Shizhou."
“He’s about ten years older than my older brother.” Zhou Lei explained softly to Li Mai, “These villagers never believe that the child we’re talking about is the child of my older brother’s coworker. They always say that my older brother had an affair with another woman and had the child and brought it back with him.”
Zhou Lei looked quite helpless after saying this.
Li Mai smiled and said, "Don't be unhappy because of what others say. Even if you are unhappy, you can't change what they think, so you might as well make yourself happy."
"As for Zhuzhu's identity, sister-in-law, trust your brother. He told me last night," Li Mai said to Zhou Lei with a smile.
"Yes, I'll listen to you, sister-in-law. You're amazing, sister-in-law. With just a few words, you made me realize that we were all angry for nothing before."
“Our family has explained this to people several times before, but some people in the village still say that. Now they’re even talking about it behind your back. I bet some people will say the same thing when we meet them later.”
Zhou Lei said softly.
"Yes, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Also, Xiaolei, there's no need to explain our family's situation to everyone. It's their freedom to say what they want, and we also have the freedom to choose not to associate with such people." Li Mai continued to comfort the boy whose eyes had become hesitant since the topic was brought up.
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