Zheng Lanxin is an outsider and has only a so-so relationship with the villagers.
Everyone just thought of her as a widow. As the saying goes, there's always trouble around a widow's door. Some men had tried to take advantage of her, but Lu Shen had always turned them away. Over time, the villagers realized that Lu Shen was not someone to be trifled with, and no one dared to bother her anymore.
"Lanxin, how should we treat these stitches?"
Ji Min handed the sweater to Zheng Lanxin and asked with narrowed eyes.
Zheng Lanxin explained to her in a gentle voice.
Ji Min clicked her tongue and said, "Look at my brain, I really have to admit I'm getting old."
Zheng Lanxin looked at her old friend with a smile, "Amin, you're not old at all."
Ji Min stared at her delicate skin, momentarily lost in thought. "Lan Xin, I really can't believe you have a son as big as Ashen."
Those who don't know her might think she's a young woman in her early twenties.
Sigh, I wonder which heartless man betrayed Lanxin, leaving her to raise Ashen all by herself.
"I'm getting old."
Zheng Lanxin touched the wrinkles at the corner of her eyes.
She thought of that man again, wondering if he had changed at all.
Seeing that Zheng Lanxin's thoughts were wandering, Ji Min quickly tried to divert her attention.
"Lanxin, Ashen's grades have always been among the best, he'll definitely get into a good university, then you can enjoy a life of leisure."
Sigh, they grew up together, but Qin Sheng's grades are terrible.
When her son was mentioned, Zheng Lanxin looked a little worried. "I've never had to worry about him since he was little, but he's too cold-hearted. I'm afraid he won't be able to find a partner in the future."
"Wait a minute, that's not right. I heard Xiao Sheng say that Ashen has a girl he likes."
In the chaos, Zheng Lanxin pricked her hand with a needle and cried out, "Ouch..."
Ignoring the wound on his hand, he hurriedly asked, "When did this happen?"
"At once……"
"Mom, Aunt Ji."
Lu Shen stood at the door, holding Li Yuehuan's hand, and called out softly.
Ji Min and the other girl turned their heads subconsciously, their eyes immediately lighting up. Countless questions flashed through their minds: Who is this delicate little girl? She's so beautiful! And what is her relationship with Lu Shen?
She asked curiously, "Ah Shen, who is this little girl?"
A rosy blush spread across Li Yuehuan's face as she stared blankly at the two women, unsure which one was Lu Shen's mother.
Lu Shen squeezed Li Yuehuan's hand and solemnly introduced her, "Aunt Ji, this is my girlfriend, her name is Li Yuehuan, you can call her Huanhuan."
What?
Ji Min and Zheng Lanxin looked at each other, utterly shocked.
"Hello, Aunt Zheng, Aunt Ji!"
Li Yuehuan bit her lip shyly and subconsciously moved a little closer to the man's shoulder.
"Good, good, this girl is so pretty."
Ji Min's eyes were practically glued to the screen. "It's getting late, I should go back and cook." She was still quite perceptive.
After saying goodbye to Zheng Lanxin, he walked out.
Zheng Lanxin remained silent, leading Li Yuehuan to believe that the other woman did not like her, which made her feel disheartened.
"Auntie, Happy New Year! I apologize for disturbing you today. This is a small gift I bought for you. Please accept it."
Zheng Lanxin finally came to her senses. She really didn't expect her son to bring his girlfriend home; she was a little unprepared.
Seeing that the little girl was a bit flustered, she relaxed her brows and smiled sweetly, "Huanhuan, right? You can't bring gifts when you come to Auntie's house anymore. Come in with Auntie quickly."
Li Yuehuan looked around the house. Although it was a bit dilapidated, it was clean and tidy, and it was clear that the owner of the house cleaned it regularly.
Zheng Lanxin sent Lu Shen to make some honey water.
Her son bought her this honey water to soothe her throat; she usually doesn't drink it.
But Huanhuan looks like she was born into a wealthy family, so we can't let her suffer any injustice.
Seeing that the little girl didn't look disgusted, she felt relieved. "Auntie's home is a bit simple, Huanhuan, please don't mind."
Li Yuehuan quickly shook her head, "Auntie, it's not simple at all. I think you've cleaned it very well."
Zheng Lanxin smiled meaningfully, "Actually, A Shen cleaned all of these things up."
"ah?"
Her eyes widened instantly, and she asked curiously, "Auntie, does Lu Shen do housework at home too?"
"My health isn't very good; Ah Shen should have told you that."
Zheng Lanxin smiled gently, "So he can do everything."
"Auntie knows him. If Ashen can bring you home, he must have decided on you for life."
Li Yuehuan pursed her lips and mustered her courage to ask, "Auntie, would you object to us being together?"
Zheng Lanxin shook her head, "Auntie likes you very much. Your family must be well-off. I'm just afraid you'll look down on our family."
Li Yuehuan quickly said, "Auntie, I don't care about these things. I just like Lu Shen as a person."
"Thump—"
She looked up and saw Lu Shen standing at the door, his eyes fixed on her.
She still felt a little awkward expressing her love to men.
When did you get standing there?
Lu Shen stepped in with a bottle of honey water, his voice low and deep, "When you said your last words."
Catching a glimpse of the smile in his eyes, Li Yuehuan really wanted to crawl into a hole and sink into it.
"Silly girl, I've decided on you for life."
Lu Shen indirectly confessed his feelings by hooking her pinky finger with his own.
"Cough cough cough..."
Zheng Lanxin was unexpectedly showered with displays of affection; it turns out her son has such a tender side, and it seems she's truly fallen for him.
"Mom, what were you talking about with Huanhuan just now?"
Although he knew his mother would definitely like Huanhuan, he was still afraid that his little girl would be wronged.
"This is a topic between us women, it's a secret."
Zheng Lanxin pretended to be mysterious, "You go cook first, Huanhuan and I will chat for a while longer."
"I also enjoy chatting with Auntie."
During those few hours, Zheng Lanxin and Li Yuehuan acted like mother and daughter.
"Huanhuan, Auntie really doesn't want you to go home. Come over and play again another day when you have time."
After saying that, she reminded her son to bring Huanhuan to their house to play often.
"Auntie, I will definitely come here often."
The little girl has a really endearing personality; she's not like other girls who are shy and timid.
*
As time goes by, the festive atmosphere of the New Year has faded a bit, and many industries have begun to resume work.
Su Jingjing's clothing store also opened, and the first day's sales were surprisingly good.
The seasons are changing soon, and spring clothes need to follow suit. Taking advantage of her free time, she spends almost every day in her room designing clothes.
She plans to return to her family home before the children start school.
"Girl, have some grapes."
Yan Ling washed a bunch of grapes and brought them to her room. These grapes were sweet and delicious, and An'an and Yuanyuan had already shown off several bunches of them.
However, it's not cheap, so only girls dare to buy it.
Su Jingjing picked up a piece and put it in her mouth. "Mom, where are An'an and Yuanyuan?"
These past few days, her parents have been taking care of the children, so she can focus on her work.
She finally realized how great it feels to have someone take care of the child.
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