"You're back?"
Yan Ling was moving firewood in the yard when she saw several people walk in together.
"Mom, I'll help you move."
Su Dashan put the hoe aside and hurriedly stepped forward to take the firewood.
"Take it to the kitchen."
"Mom, this fish..."
Su Jingjing stepped across the threshold and bumped into her brother, causing everyone's gaze to freeze.
"Jingjing, did I run into you?"
Li Hanting stepped forward, took his wife's hand, and anxiously checked her over, "Wife, are you hurt anywhere?"
"I…"
Su Jingjing was interrupted by her mother, "Jing, are you hurt anywhere?"
Then he turned to his son and scolded him, "You're supposed to be the older brother, yet you act so recklessly."
Su Jingjing quickly pulled her mother over, "Mom, I'm fine. It was my fault for not paying attention. It's not my brother's fault."
Then she gave her brother a look, signaling him to retreat quickly.
"Oh right, what did you just say?"
"Mom, I have a question for you. How should this fish be cooked?"
"I'll take care of it. Your dad's back, go talk to him." Yan Ling whispered in her daughter's ear.
Su Jingjing then noticed her father not far away. He had some gray hair, but he was still very healthy. His expression was serious, which suggested that he was still dissatisfied with her.
Is this her father from now on?
She was a little nervous and didn't know how to start the conversation.
Li Hanting supported his young wife's slender waist, "Go talk to Dad."
Su Jingjing looked at A Ting and seemed to see a reflection of herself in him.
Slowly, she mustered her courage and tried to walk up to her father.
Just then, the little one ran over and hugged her leg, chattering, "Mommy, these are the butterflies my brother and I caught, aren't they pretty?"
The daughter's little face was covered in mud, and she gripped the basket tightly with both hands, lifting it upwards.
Su Jingjing wiped the dirt off her daughter's face and said gently with a smile, "She looks beautiful. We'll take her back to the city later."
"Mom is going to talk to Grandpa for a bit. Why don't you go back inside and play with your brother first?"
"Mmm." The little one nodded vigorously; she listened to her mother very well.
After Ah Ting brought the two children back into the house, Su Jingjing walked up to her father, tugged at his little hand, and said softly, "Dad, Daddy."
"I'm not your father," Su Xiang said firmly. "Didn't you say you wanted to sever ties with me?"
"Why did you call me?"
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My mother always said that you should just act cute and charming.
"Dad, I was wrong. I was just being immature before, so please don't hold it against me."
Su Xiang then looked at his daughter properly and sighed, "How come you've lost so much weight?"
"Has Han Ting mistreated you?"
She's lost at least 30 pounds. How did Jing, who loves to eat so much, manage to resist?
As soon as her father finished speaking, Su Jingjing knew he was no longer angry.
"Dad, don't you think I look much prettier after losing weight?"
Su Xiang smiled indulgently, "You're so vain, but my precious daughter is a perfect match for anyone."
"I heard from your mother that Han Ting has been treating you quite well lately. Tell Dad the truth, is that true?"
"Of course it's true, Dad. We're doing great now, so don't worry about us."
For some reason, Su Jingjing felt no sense of unfamiliarity with her father, as if he were her biological father.
"On the contrary, you should take care of your health no matter how busy you are with work."
The position of village chief may seem powerful, but it is thankless and arduous, requiring constant handling of trivial matters, and is by no means easy.
Su Xiang waved his hand, "I can still do it, no problem at all."
"I'm happy as long as you're doing well."
"Dad, you're so good."
Su Jingjing's eyes are burning, and she feels like crying. What should she do?
Yan Ling stood in the corner eavesdropping on the father and daughter's conversation, and only came out after confirming that the two had made up.
"Old man, Jing girl, dinner's ready."
Su Jingjing cheerfully replied, "Yes, Mom, I'm coming."
Today's lunch is set out in the yard, which is quite spacious.
The dishes were quite plentiful; we wouldn't dare eat like this even during the Lunar New Year. There was fish, shrimp, and chicken, and Su's mother had specially killed the chicken.
Su Xiang felt something was missing. "Da Shan, go to Lao Yu's place and get some wine."
How can such delicious food be served without good wine?
"Dad, I brought some wine."
Li Hanting pulled out a bottle of wine from somewhere; its vibrant color clearly indicated it wasn't cheap.
"Alright, let's have a drink together."
Su's mother would sometimes drink a little when she was happy.
Now, everyone except the two children and Dong Qin is drinking.
Su Jingjing was itching to try it; she hadn't had a drink since arriving here.
She quietly raised her hand and said, "I'd like to have a drink too."
"no."
"Can't."
...
Yan Ling changed her tone and advised her daughter, "Jingjing, you're still young. Drinking alcohol will make you drunk."
"Yes, yes, drinking alcohol is bad for your health."
Bro, you're so hypocritical. Drinking alcohol is bad for your health, so what are you holding in your hand?
She really wanted to try it.
She secretly tugged at Li Hanting's hand under the table, expressing her expectation with her eyes.
Li Hanting squeezed his wife's hand tightly and smiled helplessly.
"Mom and Dad, Big Brother, let Jingjing have a little bit of a drink. Anyway, she's at home, and I'll take care of her."
"You know, only Han Ting is willing to spoil you." Yan Ling nagged her daughter, but her hands never stopped pouring wine.
"Dad, I want to eat shrimp."
The little guy happily gnawed on a chicken leg, not forgetting to drool over the shrimp next to him.
"Okay, Dad will peel shrimp for you."
Li Hanting personally prepared the shrimp, knowing that his wife also liked to eat them.
Su Jingjing smiled and said, "I have one too."
"Mmm, eat slowly."
One person enjoyed eating, and the other enjoyed peeling the shells.
Seeing this, the others present were truly relieved.
After lunch, Su Jingjing's face was slightly flushed, as if she were both drunk and sober.
"How are you, honey? Are you feeling dizzy?"
Li Hanting was afraid that his little wife would feel uncomfortable, so he only poured her a small cup, but he still made a mistake.
"I'm fine, I just feel hot."
Okay, I'm getting tipsy.
Yan Ling put down her bowl and chopsticks and told her son to clean up. "Han Ting, quickly take Jingjing back to her room to lie down. I'll go make her a cup of sugar water."
If only we had honey.
Li Hanting immediately picked up his wife and carried her back to her bedroom.
This was the second time he had stepped into this room; the more he had hated it before, the more he liked it now.
He gently placed the delicate girl on the bed and checked the temperature of her forehead; it was indeed a little hot to the touch.
Yan Ling walked in. "Han Ting, help Jing Jing up and let her drink the sugar water."
Their whole family has a pretty good alcohol tolerance, so why can't they handle it when it comes to the girl?
"The blankets in the closet are all clean. You can stay in the room and keep the girl company. Call us if you need anything."
Seeing how clingy her daughter was to her son-in-law, she felt shy and decided not to stay and disturb the young couple.
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