When they saw Ling Hancheng, the Zhou family members all looked a little strange. Of course, the strangest one was definitely Ling Hanmin.
Ling Hanmin had previously suggested that he go to his second brother for help in mediating the dispute. The Zhou family had originally held high hopes for this, but in the end they did not get what they wanted.
The two sons of the Zhou family did not mock Ling Hanmin because of this matter. Their father was almost dying and he did not have the spirit to do so.
But Ling Hanmin could feel that his two brothers-in-law looked down on him even more.
However, his daughter-in-law Zhou Meixiang comforted him.
However, the implication of Zhou Meixiang's words was that Ling Hancheng didn't take his younger brother Ling Hanmin seriously at all, otherwise Chu Yuefang wouldn't have dared to refuse so bluntly.
No mercy at all.
How could Ling Hanmin keep his face clean? He complained to his wife about Ling Hancheng.
This is the time when "enemies meet on a narrow road".
Ling Hanmin walked straight past Ling Hancheng without even glancing at his second brother.
Ling Hancheng's face turned ugly for a moment, but he felt a strange sense of relief in his heart.
There was no reason for him to think about his younger brother endlessly, as he was ungrateful anyway.
Now he thinks Ling Hanmin's attitude is normal.
Zhou Meixiang, on the other hand, smiled and greeted Ling Hanmin: "What a coincidence to see you here, second brother. What's the matter with you?"
It is a custom not to hit someone who smiles at you. Ling Hancheng and his wife don't have any grudges against Zhou Meixiang. They are just not very close, so they still have to maintain their dignity.
Ling Hancheng nodded: "Do something."
Chu Yuefang did not mention to Ling Hanmin the matter of their adoption of a daughter, and Ling Hancheng would not bring it up specifically at this time.
This younger brother no longer considers himself a member of the Ling family. Ling Hancheng even wrote a letter to his eldest brother to tell him about adopting a daughter, but he would not take the initiative to mention it to Ling Hanmin.
You'll know sooner or later anyway.
The two sons of the Zhou family had already entered the village committee office, and Ling Hanmin followed them, but Zhou Meixiang was talking to Ling Hancheng outside.
"Brother, Hanmin might have said something unpleasant earlier. You and sister-in-law shouldn't take it personally. You know his temper," Zhou Meixiang said helplessly. "He was actually worried about my dad's situation. I couldn't stop him this morning. Don't worry, brother. We definitely can't let you take on this responsibility for us."
Ling Hancheng didn't know whether what Zhou Meixiang said was true or false, but since she said so, he would take it as the truth.
"This is your family affair. I really can't help you," Ling Hancheng said, "but Brother Yongbo, as the village chief, will definitely not ignore you. Don't worry too much."
Anyway, even if Ling Hancheng didn't say this, Yao Yongbo would definitely hold this attitude.
This matter will eventually have a result.
Zhou Meixiang forced a smile. "Well, I hope so... Then, Second Brother, I'll go in first. I'll go with Hanmin later to apologize to you and Second Sister-in-law."
Ling Hancheng waved his hand and said nothing more.
Ling Hancheng told Chu Yuefang about this matter after he returned.
"It's their own business anyway, so let's just ignore it."
Chu Yuefang didn't care whether Zhou Meixiang's words were true or false. They didn't care whether she apologized or not. They just lived their own lives.
Ling Hancheng nodded: "I'll do as you say."
After warming his hands by the stove, Ling Hancheng sat down beside the bed. Xiaowu had already fallen asleep. He reached out and held the little girl in his arms.
He had "forced" several of his sons in the family to go to school, so now he didn't have to compete with them.
Humph, after all, he is both their father and their teacher~
Little Linglong was held in Ling Hancheng's arms, with her eyes wide open and her hands waving from time to time.
"Come on, Daddy's little girl, it's time to go to bed~"
Ling Hancheng held her and rocked her gently.
Chu Yuefang didn't feel sleepy at all at the moment. Normally, she would take a nap in the afternoon, but now she was in a hurry to make a tiger-head hat and tiger-head shoes for her little girl, so she was very energetic.
Ling Hancheng said as he coaxed his little girl to sleep, "Brother Yongbo told me about introducing our daughter. This banquet..."
"We have to do it! We absolutely have to do it!" Chu Yuefang immediately put down her needlework and looked up, saying, "Our daughter must not be without this, otherwise people will think we don't value her because she's not their biological child!"
In fact, hosting a banquet is not an easy task, and it costs a lot of money. Although neighbors, relatives and friends in the street will give some mattresses, eggs and so on, these things are nothing compared to the cost of the banquet.
Families in Huaihe Village who were better off would hold a banquet for each of their children, but if they were not so well off, they would only hold a banquet for their sons, and their biological daughters would not have the chance to enjoy a special banquet.
But Chu Yuefang doesn't care what others do. Now the little girl is a registered child of their family, so she must have everything she deserves.
Ling Hancheng gently poked his daughter's cheek and pondered, "Now according to the household registration, Xiaolong'er is the same age as Xiaowu. Xiaowu is already nine years old, and now he's also passed the hundredth day. I need to think of a nicer name..."
Chu Yuefang said: "It can't be too late to celebrate the first birthday!"
Ling Hancheng also felt that a year old wasn't appropriate. Looking at the baby in his arms, an idea suddenly occurred to him: "How about the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month? This is a good day for worshiping the Kitchen God and praying for blessings. If we hold a banquet then, we can ask the Kitchen God to bless our daughter with a lifelong life of plenty!"
"What a great day!" Chu Yuefang's eyes suddenly lit up. "Our little girl is so well behaved, the Kitchen God will definitely bless her! The 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, let's go with that date!"
Ling Hancheng smiled and nodded.
I don’t know if the little girl in my arms also heard this “good news” and let out a crisp giggle.
"Xiao Long'er, your parents will prepare the best feast for you, and you will be very proud of it~" Chu Yuefang said excitedly.
Since it is the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, there is still more than a month left, so Chu Yuefang can carefully prepare things for her little girl.
"By the way, speaking of the feast... I just went to the kitchen and saw so many big eggs. Who did you buy them from?" Ling Hancheng asked.
Chu Yuefang said, "I was originally going to ask the eldest brother to go to someone else's house to exchange for some fresh eggs, but I didn't expect our chickens to suddenly lay ten eggs!"
"ah?"
Ling Hancheng looked at Chu Yuefang in surprise.
He even looked up some books about egg laying, which mentioned that due to weather conditions, the lack of sunlight in winter would reduce egg production.
If you want the hens to lay more eggs, you have to ensure the temperature, the nutrition of the feed, and artificial lighting, which are conditions they simply cannot meet.
How could their chickens suddenly lay so many eggs in one night?
It's really incredible!
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