Chapter 127 The Lazy Girl in the Historical Fiction 15
The girl, around fifteen or sixteen years old, had red lips, fair skin, and black hair. Her eyes were bright and her features were exquisite, making the hall shine with her beauty.
"Hello, Second Uncle and Second Aunt, Third Uncle and Third Aunt, Happy New Year to Eldest Aunt and Uncle."
Luo Shu greeted each of her relatives, and only then did they recover from their stunned silence. Was this really Luo Dashan's youngest daughter, who never left the house? If their own daughter were born like this, they probably wouldn't have the heart to ask her to go out either.
Luo Shu's cousins were also there. The young men were less self-controlling, and the moment they saw this stunningly beautiful cousin, they were all captivated and dazed. They could only hum and haw when spoken to, which was only natural. When had the villagers of Shanghe Village ever seen such a beautiful girl?
At this moment, Luo Hongmei and her group, who had been talking outside, also entered. No matter how many people were sitting in the hall, the first thing everyone saw was the stunning beauty in the crowd. When Luo Hongmei saw the girl, she almost thought there was something wrong with her eyes.
In later years, with the widespread use of television, she had seen many celebrities on TV and various calendars and magazines, but the girl in front of her surpassed them all. She was a beauty that could not be outdone for a thousand years, and a pleasing sight to the eye.
Did such a person exist in my past life?
Seeing her daughter standing there blankly, without any of her previous shrewdness, Xia Hehua quickly stepped forward and pulled her along, saying, "Hongmei, this is your cousin Luo Shu from your uncle's family. Haven't you seen her in a long time?"
Luo Hongmei's eyes darted around as she thought for a moment before her slow-witted mind finally realized who this was: Luo Shu, her lazy cousin from her previous life who was said to have married well. In her previous life, she was too busy dating that person to pay much attention to this cousin. But was she really that pretty?
Luo Shu's beauty is stunning, but she rarely leaves her home. Looking at her delicate, jade-like hands and snow-white wrists, she must not do any work. In the countryside, people nowadays prefer to find a strong woman who can do farm work, or someone with skill and ability, like Luo Hongmei who can get into the supply and marketing cooperative, rather than a fragile girl with such a beautiful appearance.
The young men present were mostly nephews and nieces of the Luo family. They only dared to glance shyly at their cousin, and didn't dare to say anything else. Luo Shu's aunts and uncles kept praising Wang Meifeng for giving birth to such a beautiful daughter, saying that she was like a golden phoenix that had sprung up in a chicken coop. There was no one more beautiful in Shanghe Village or even the whole town.
Luo Hongmei thought to herself, "More than that, she's probably one of the best in the whole country." She watched as Luo Shu leaned lazily back in her chair, her slender, snow-white fingers casually playing with her jet-black hair. The black and white intertwined, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. Even Luo Hongmei, a woman herself, felt a pang of envy. If she were outside, who knows how many romantic entanglements she would have incurred.
She suddenly thought of Xu Yanhui. Would he also be tempted by this beautiful appearance? For a moment, Luo Hongmei felt that the surroundings were too oppressive and she could hardly breathe.
Wang Meifeng and her aunts and uncles had also prepared the meal, and everyone started the feast in a lively atmosphere. They were divided into three tables, otherwise there wouldn't be enough room. One table was for the children, another for Luo Shu and the other young people, and another for Luo Dashan and the other men who wanted to drink. The aunts and uncles sat with Luo Shu and the others.
Sitting next to Luo Shu was Luo Shu's eldest aunt. She looked at the girl's peach-blossom-like pink cheeks and cherry-like mouth as she chewed her food. Every move she made was picturesque. Even she, a woman, couldn't help but secretly watch her.
The others at the table were also stealing glances at Luo Shu. Xia Hehua was boasting to the person next to her about her clever and capable daughter when she noticed the person staring intently at Luo Shu. How could she bear to have her daughter overshadowed by Luo Shu? She immediately said loudly, "Sister-in-law, Luo Shu doesn't usually work. Should we ask Hongmei to look for a suitable job for her in town?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Hongmei's expression immediately darkened. The Luo family had several daughters in this generation, with both her eldest and youngest aunts having daughters. Why only look for Luo Shu and not others? Was this favoritism? As the saying goes, "A small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment." It wouldn't be difficult for others to hold a grudge because of this.
Fortunately, Wang Meifeng said calmly, "Second sister-in-law, you don't need to worry about this. Our Luo Shu is not in good health, so I don't think she can find a suitable job in town. Our family loves our country, China, and the people, and we all say we are willing to support our sister. The siblings have a good relationship. Da Shan and I can still work. My Luo Shu takes care of the old lady and helps with housework. She is the most considerate little girl in our family."
Upon hearing this, the women exchanged glances. Xia Hehua was indeed relieved. She was afraid that Wang Meifeng would take her words seriously. If that happened, would Hongmei really go to town to find her a job? She wouldn't allow that.
However, the others still understood from Wang Meifeng's words that the Luo family doted on this little girl and didn't let her work in the fields. They were happy to support her at home, and outsiders shouldn't interfere.
A girl who doesn't work and just stays at home doing chores and taking care of the old lady—can that be called working? But her brothers are very willing to help, so these outsiders really can't get a word in edgewise. The cousins who overheard can understand; if they had such a wonderful sister, they wouldn't want her to go out in the wind and sun either!
Luo Hongmei glanced at Luo Shu, who was leisurely eating her food, her eyes filled with complex emotions. She was somewhat envious of Luo Shu, envious of the unconditional love that Luo Dashan's family had for her, and envious of the stunning beauty that God had given her.
She knew that it wouldn't be obvious in the next two years, but in two years, time would change rapidly, television would reach every household, and with Luo Shu's unparalleled beauty, becoming a household name wouldn't be difficult. She had many choices, and her stunning looks were her weapon.
Luo Hongmei pinched her palm and told herself that Luo Shu had so many choices in the future, and she was different from her. She had to hold on to Xu Yanhui tightly in order to live the life she dreamed of.
While Luo Hongmei was racking her brains trying to figure out how to win over Xu Yanhui, Luo Shu was picking at winter bamboo shoots and eating them with great relish.
After dinner, everyone went home, but they all glanced at Luo Shu a few more times as they left. A beauty of this caliber is a bonus if you can get even one more look.
After the Lantern Festival, the weather began to clear up. The soil in the fields was frozen solid, but no matter how difficult it was, the fields had to be cultivated and spring plowing had to begin.
It was the lean season, and even the landlords didn't have any surplus grain. Luo Dashan waved his hand and said that work would begin tomorrow. In addition, since Comrade Luo Aihua had gone to work at the repair shop, the village needed to recruit another tractor driver.
Upon hearing this, the young people in the village were excited. Those who had driven tractors before were even more eager to sign up, as it was an extremely sought-after profession, and they all wanted to become a glorious tractor driver.
Even among the educated youth, two signed up. After eliminating a few who were just trying to take advantage of the situation, there were eight people left, including Yang Bo from the educated youth station and Xu Yanhui.
The formal assessment is scheduled for tomorrow morning, and Luo Aihua, the village chief, and the village party secretary will be in charge of the assessment. After passing the assessment, they will take office in the afternoon.
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