Lan Hua tilted her head back and asked, "Do you know what official position my man holds?"
Lin Damei chuckled twice: "You don't even know what official position your husband holds, how would I know? And do you even know what official position my husband holds? Next time you talk to me, ask around about who I am."
Anyone can put on airs, and the consequences will fall on Lao Ming anyway, so they can't find her. She's not afraid of anyone except those from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Even if she offends someone, she can still ask Sister-in-law Yumin for help, since Sister-in-law Yumin knows a lot of people.
Lan Hua, feeling a bit weak, still asked, "What official position does your husband hold?"
Lin Damei sneered, "You think you can just answer my questions? Who do you think you are? I'm going home to cook. Don't let me see you again."
After saying that, he turned and walked away gracefully, regardless of what happened behind him.
Lan Hua was furious: "What time is it and you're still cooking? It must be lunch. Such a lazy woman, she can't even take good care of her old man. She deserves to be divorced in the future."
Everyone wanted to laugh but held back. If they had the guts, they should have said it while Lin Damei was still around! They only started jumping around and saying it after she was gone. It seems she's a bully who picks on the weak and fears the strong. It's better to have less contact with them in the future. They're not on the same side as them. There's no need to offend them by arguing with them. They're not like Lin Damei who has no scruples.
Lan Hua complained, "You didn't even remind me what her husband's official rank is. If it's lower than my old man's, I won't let her off the hook."
Dayue smoothed things over, saying, "Their positions are similar, they just manage different things, and they usually have to work together."
The old men won't interfere in the women's affairs. Besides, the one Lin Damei has is the real little tyrant. Zhu Jiabao currently has the highest military rank in the compound. There were a few people here who were even more powerful than Zhu Jiabao before, but after they were awarded their ranks, they were assigned to other places. Otherwise, where would there be any spare space for Lan Hua and the others to live?
I thought they'd gain another good friend, but it seems she's another troublemaker. What kind of people are they? Tsk tsk tsk...
Lin Damei had already returned home. When she saw Xiaoxiao teasing the child with a piece of candy, she was both angry and amused. She was already a mother of three, yet she still had such a wicked sense of humor.
Hearing the sound, Yan Xiaoxiao turned around and saw her mother had returned. She asked curiously, "According to your personality, you would definitely not come back until after dark. What's wrong?"
Lin Damei said irritably, "I ran into a complete idiot today. I don't know who moved in, but he came to check on us and tried to lecture me. I talked back a few times, and since I was too lazy to talk to someone who doesn't understand, I came back."
Although she can verbally abuse people and is equally capable of fighting back, it's not worth it at her age. She'll just cut ties with them from now on. She's over fifty and probably won't live for many more years. She doesn't want to get angry over someone who's not worth it and end up hurting herself.
Yan Xiaoxiao was curious: "Several small courtyards have been vacated here. The people who can move in must have high positions. The first time you met my mother, she confronted you. Do you have a grudge against our Ming family?"
Generally speaking, in their courtyard, whether they can read or not, although some may look down on each other, they generally ignore each other and no one gives anyone the cold shoulder, maintaining a superficial harmony.
Lin Damei didn't take it seriously: "They said it seems to be from the military logistics department. Whatever, your dad's got your back! I'll ask Dayue about them later, so they don't make a mess of things in our unit."
They get along well with their old friends. They often gather together to chat and laugh, without sowing discord or gossiping about others. At most, they discuss their own families' situations and talk about their children's affairs, trying to avoid attracting any troublemakers.
Yan Xiaoxiao thought of something: "Mom, should we make Fanfan a cup of milk powder? Uncle Zhu said we can't let Fanfan go hungry."
Lin Damei looked at Zhu Fanfan and asked softly, "Fanfan, would you like some milk powder?"
That gentle tone gave Yan Xiaoxiao goosebumps. She had never heard her mother speak so gently before. Even on such a hot day, she almost sneezed from the cold. It was too creepy.
Zhu Fanfan shook her head. Grandpa had just made her some formula before he left, and she was full. But couldn't we just talk normally? It's so awkward that someone who's usually so rough has to use such a high-pitched voice. It's like Li Kui trying to speak in Lin Daiyu's voice.
Lin Damei said gently, "If Fanfan isn't hungry, we won't drink. Your grandpa brought you some toys, and Grandma will take them out for you. Grandma will play with you."
Yan Xiaoxiao: ...She tried to run away.
Seeing Yan Xiaoxiao acting suspiciously, Lin Damei said irritably, "Are you planning to become a thief?"
This was the mother she knew. She patted her chest and said, "Mother, your voice just now startled me. I thought you were possessed by a ghost."
Lin Damei: ...What can I say about this idiot's stupidity?
Zhu Fanfan thought the two of them had a really good relationship. They talked so naturally without any awkwardness. If you didn't know better, you would think they were mother and daughter. For them to get along like this, they must either be compatible or both of them are very reasonable.
Zhu Fanfan thought she could take a nap, so she yawned and was about to close her eyes when Grandma Lin Damei said, "Xiaoxiao, look how cute Fanfan is even when she yawns. Oh my, what a lovely child Yumin is."
The shout almost jolted her awake. Yan Xiaoxiao quickly said, "Mom, keep your voice down. Don't scare Fanfan with your loud voice."
Lin Damei wanted to yell back, but remembering that Fanfan had indeed been startled just now, she lowered her voice and said, "Yan Xiaoxiao, are you asking for trouble? How dare you say I have a loud voice and ruin my reputation in front of Fanfan? Be careful, or I won't let you take care of your child anymore. Let's see how you get driven crazy by these three brats."
Yan Xiaoxiao quickly put on a smiling face: "Mom, I was wrong. Yunshu can't support the four of us by himself. I can't see him suffer. I'm going out to work to ease his burden. Mom, you can't abandon me..."
Lin Damei looked smug. Zhu Fanfan directly entered her space, while she decided to inspect her own kingdom first. She wanted to check on the chicks and ducklings in her space and give Grandpa a surprise later.
After the chicks and ducklings were let in, they found a place to frolic. Zhu Fanfan put them on the mountain, where the grass was growing well and the chicks and ducklings wouldn't go hungry. Sure enough, the chicks and ducklings strolled around leisurely, and because they couldn't cross the river, they didn't waste the food.
Zhu Fanfan looked at the river again. The small fish fry had already been released and were quite lively, swimming around energetically. Zhu Fanfan was relieved.
After staying in the space for a while, Zhu Fanfan came out, her consciousness returning, and she was actually a little sleepy, so she went to sleep peacefully.
Zhu Fanfan dreamed that it was raining, drip-drip-drip, when suddenly a torrential downpour hit her. In a panic, she punched to block it, and then she heard a heart-wrenching cry of "Waaaaaah!"
When she opened her eyes, she saw the third brother crying his heart out. Grandma Lin Damei was half-smiling, while Aunt Xiaoxiao was completely stunned. What had happened that she didn't know about?
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