Chapter 32 The most eye-catching person is probably Xiaoyan
"How is it, is it warm?"

Lin Han asked.

"It's warm. This is much more comfortable than cotton socks."

Jiang Mengyan nodded, shook her feet gently and laughed softly.

Normally, this kind of action would look cuter if done by petite and cute girls.

Jiang Mengyan is tall and has a cool and domineering face, which makes her not very suitable for the cute style.

But what's strange is that when she laughs and shakes her little feet, that kind of pure and natural cuteness comes to the fore.

Is this the legendary sweetness that can be both salty and sweet?
"Not bad, as long as you like it."

Lin Han put away the romantic thoughts that had just emerged in his mind.

This is in the shopping mall, please be more restrained.

"I'll pick out two pairs of boots for you later. The temperature is dropping very quickly here in the East China Sea. You won't be able to wear single shoes in a week or two."

"it is good."

Jiang Mengyan nodded:
"Then come over and help me look at the cashmere sweaters. I just picked out two nice styles that might be suitable for grandpa and grandma, but I don't know their body sizes. Please help me choose."

……

Because it’s Grandma Lin Han’s birthday in a few days.

According to the customs in Donghai, relatives and friends will be invited to a banquet at the host's home on the birthday.

The next day, the birthday gifts prepared by the host family are distributed to every household in the village, symbolizing longevity and good fortune.

The Lin family was not a big family, and the total number of birthday banquets they prepared was less than 20.

But it also needs to be prepared in advance.

It would have been fine if Lin Guodong had already retired, but Zhao Qiuhong could only use her annual leave and go back to the village to help with the preparations.

Not to mention the need to renovate and clean the entire old house inside and out, purchasing the ingredients and gifts for the birthday banquet also requires a lot of effort.

Lin Guodong is the eldest in the family, so he was definitely the one who contributed the most money and effort on his mother’s birthday.

Fortunately, Lin Guodong's brothers and sisters are all easy to get along with. They have been together for decades and have basically never had any quarrels. Their relationship is very harmonious.

I heard that the eldest sister-in-law Zhao Qiuhong came back early to make preparations, and the sisters-in-law who were able to spare some time also came back to join in the work.

A few people were chatting in the yard while washing the pickled vegetables that would be used in the birthday banquet in a few days. Suddenly, a figure appeared at the door of the Lin family's old house and said with a hypocritical smile:

"Oh, is the eldest sister-in-law of the Lin family preparing for a birthday banquet with her sisters-in-law in the next few days?"

Zhao Qiuhong looked up when she heard the voice, and her face darkened when she saw the face of the person at the door clearly.

She is the daughter-in-law of Liu Er’s family from the next village.

She and her husband originally worked in Shenzhen.

Later, it seemed that the factory was taken over and a large number of useless low-level employees were laid off, and they were also laid off.

I didn’t have any strong skills to find a new job, so I moved back to my hometown to retire more than a year ago.

She usually talks a lot and her words are very unpleasant.

People in her village didn't like her very much.

What annoys Zhao Qiuhong is her other identity.

That is Liu Xiaoxiao's mother.

"Hey, Sister-in-law Lin,
I quite like your Lin Han.

Although your family is poor, as long as Xiaoxiao likes it, I would not disagree if she insists on coming to your house to be your daughter-in-law.

It’s a pity that your Lin Han couldn’t seize the opportunity.

It’s not a good idea to interfere too much in the children’s emotional affairs.”

She sighed with pretended regret:

"After breaking up with your Lin Han, many people pursued my Xiao Xiao.

When Xiaoxiao becomes a wealthy lady with a net worth of tens of millions, she will have to thank your Lin Han for his help.

Don't be too jealous.

People always want to go higher. If they can climb high branches, who would go down to the muddy ground? Don’t you think so? ”

These words were really unpleasant to the ears. Not only Zhao Qiuhong, but even the sisters-in-law around her changed their expressions after hearing them. Just as she was about to speak up for Zhao Qiuhong, she heard Zhao Qiuhong sneer:
"Do you really think that the rich second generation can be interested in your daughter who comes from a humble family?"

“If you see a beautiful flower on the roadside, you might as well pick it and play with it in your hands, but do you really expect to bring it home and keep it?

If my daughter were to climb up the social ladder and become someone else's plaything, I would be too embarrassed to hide it. "

"you!"

Liu Erjia was so angry that she wanted to refute but couldn't. She could only glare at Zhao Qiuhong.

"Why are you staring at me? I'm not a ladder. Where would I get the steps for you to climb down?"

Zhao Qiuhong snorted coldly: "If I were you, I wouldn't join in the fun and say these mean words.

If you say less bad words and do more good deeds in this life, maybe your daughter can marry a decent family in the next life, but in this life, it is probably uncertain. "

After hearing what Zhao Qiuhong said, Liu Erjia was so angry that her breathing became heavier. She stood at the door and glared at Zhao Qiuhong for a long time before she managed to say:
"Sister-in-law Lin, your rude words cannot hide the fact that your son has been unable to find a partner since he broke up with Xiaoxiao from my family.

Xiaoxiao is smart and pretty, and there are many people chasing after her.

"What about your son? Given your family's current conditions, it would be extremely difficult to find someone better than Xiaoxiao."

In fact, objectively speaking, there is nothing wrong with what Liu Erjia said.

After all, if you want to get married now, you need a house, a car and a dowry.

Lin Han's family only has an old and small house, and he cannot afford the full price for a bigger new house, so he will definitely be at a disadvantage in the marriage market.

But no matter what...

"Oh, you don't really have to worry about this."

Zhao Qiuhong was happy.

She was just thinking about how to bring the topic up to this point, but she didn't expect that Liu Erjia would put herself in the firing line.

"My son's new girlfriend is a professor at Tunghai University, young, beautiful, knowledgeable and talented.

Oh no, now she should be called the future daughter-in-law, because in a few days she will come back with my Lin Han to meet the parents on the birthday."

Zhao Qiuhong smiled brightly:
"If you don't believe it, you can come and take a look later.

Although I don’t have a seat for you at my birthday party, you can stand at the door and watch.”

Liu Xiaoxiao's mother was stunned.

"How can this be?"

"How is this impossible?"

Zhao Qiuhong asked back:

"Your daughter can find a rich man, so my son can't find another good partner? Oh, yes, my daughter-in-law is pregnant with twins.

In a few months, I will become a grandmother.

The old man is celebrating his birthday with four generations living together. He is having a great time. I am really sorry that I didn’t make fun of him.”

After saying that, Zhao Qiuhong ignored Liu Erjia who was standing at the door and continued chatting with her sisters-in-law.

Liu Xiaoxiao's mother was so embarrassed that she could only go back in shame.

After Liu Erjia walked away, the sisters-in-law finally asked:
"Sister-in-law, is what you said true? Did your Xiaohan really find a university professor as his girlfriend, and they have a child?"

"How can this be faked? If I lie now, won't I be the one who loses face in the future? I can't do such a thing."

When Jiang Mengyan was mentioned, Zhao Qiuhong straightened her back a little.

"So, will she really come back with Xiaohan in a few days to celebrate our mother's birthday?"

"Sister-in-law, you hid this matter so well that you didn't even tell us."

The sisters-in-law complained with a smile.

"It's my fault. It's my fault."

Zhao Qiuhong smiled and thought that the matter between Jiang Mengyan and her son was only officially settled in the past few days.

She wanted to say it in advance, but there was nothing she could say.

However, it is predictable that on the birthday, apart from the birthday boy, the most eye-catching person will probably be Xiaoyan, the daughter-in-law.

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(End of this chapter)