"Such a person should have been kicked out long ago. Her dad didn’t have the clout to get her arranged in S City; it must have been her mom who found her aunt."
"The first ti I saw her, she was hostile toward . Later, I learned that she had been introduced to Han Yi on a blind date. It was Leader i who introduced them."
"Leader i? i Shuping?"
"Oh... seems like it."
"Humph, I knew it. Xie Zhitao begged Xie Lingzhi; the two sisters are alike."
Lin Wan wasn’t really interested in them. She and Han Yi were happily living their own little lives. As long as they weren’t disturbed by others, they were already content.
In this life, Lin Wan didn’t ask for anything else, just stability. She didn’t need the conveniences given by others.
They would strive for what they needed.
After returning ho, Lin Wan eagerly used the breast pump. Then, she ca out to help her godmother handle the chicken and duck.
Cooking required a long ti: crispy at, fried atballs, fried chicken pieces, braised duck in sauce, and braised tofu.
While the mother and daughter were busy in the kitchen, word had already spread in the courtyard that i family’s second son had recognized a village girl as his goddaughter.
So were indifferent, so looked down on it, so praised Lin Wan for her good fortune in climbing the i family tree. People said all kinds of things.
i Lang Jun and Lin Yinghui were out all day, and as soon as they entered the house in the evening, they slled a delightful aroma.
Lin Yinghui was already immune to this, but i Lang Jun eagerly put a few atballs into his mouth.
"Having a sister is different, especially a sister who can cook," i Lang Jun laughed with enjoynt.
Liang Qianbai gave him a sideways glance. "Isn’t it nice? Every year at this ti, when have I ever not been the one busy, you and your dad never helped ."
"Uh... Mom, I helped you too when I was little; you just don’t rember," i Lang Jun said, touching his nose and chuckling.
Over the past couple of days, Lin Wan figured out that i Shuqing and i Lang Jun, this father and son, initially give a cold impression. People unfamiliar with them might think they’re hard to get along with. In fact, they’re outwardly cold but inwardly warm, the typical reserved type. With a little interaction, that first impression quickly breaks.
"Brother, where did you and Brother Junzi go today?"
"In the morning, we attended a friend’s wedding. Coincidentally, I ran into a classmate there. He’s from this city. After the wedding banquet, we went to the pool hall to play for a bit." Overall, today went quite well. I got along nicely with i Lang Jun.
Lin Yinghui paused and said with so difficulty, "We made bets at the pool ga; your brother lost quite badly."
"Haha, it was Brother Hui’s first ti playing, he did pretty well. Luckily, I helped him win back a few rounds later."
"Pool, huh," Lin Wan never played it, not in her past life either.
"Next ti when Han Yi is free, we brothers and sisters can go play a ga together."
"Sure." Speaking of Han Yi, he hadn’t called today; he was probably on a mission.
"During New Year, our whole family will go out for a stroll. This year, luckily, your dad isn’t on duty. Oh, right, Xiao Wan and I went to the mall and bought you each a pair of leather shoes; they’re in the living room. Go and try them on. Tonight, we’re having atball noodle soup."
Over the next two days, Lin Wan and her godmother were busy at ho preparing for the New Year.
Shi Lan hadn’t called, and Lin Wan wasn’t sure where she was staying.
Rumors from the courtyard reached the i family’s two elders. On the eve of the New Year, they specifically called i Shuqing, inviting their family over to celebrate together.
i Shuqing didn’t object, saying since it was the first year for his son and daughter, their family would have dinner and then visit.
The i family’s two elders lived with i Shuping, just a short walk away in the South Courtyard.
It was convenient to go over.
Lin Yinghui specifically asked i Shuqing if they needed to prepare anything for the two elders.
"No need, just et them over there, sit for a while and then we’ll co back as a family."
After all, it’s about being godfamily—in the future, the visits are primarily about the godparents.
"I thought you would wait a couple more days; where are you now?" On New Year’s Eve, Han Yi finally called.
"I can’t say, but I have a day off tomorrow."
"Then you’ll co back tomorrow, right?" Lin Wan was excited.
"Mm," Han Yi replied with uncertainty, but that was enough to make Lin Wan happy. Tomorrow was the first day of the New Year, and her godmother said there’d be a lot of fun events.
Happily hanging up with Han Yi, Lin Wan called her mom.
She learned that her mom and Little Star were at ho listening to the radio and making dumplings. Lin Wan smiled.
On the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, i Shuqing returned early, taking his two sons to the street, buying a lot of firecrackers and couplets.
The n were busy at ho putting up couplets, while the won were preparing the New Year’s Eve dinner in the kitchen. It was a joyful ti.
The happiest of all were i Shuqing and Liang Qian, the couple. When they first got married, they promised to have several children because Liang Qian loved kids.
But it never worked out. eting Liang Hongi and the two boys was fortunate. They rarely had such compatible friends.
They were fond and admiring of the two kids. Being able to beco a family was their good fortune.
Around five o’clock, firecrackers started going off sporadically outside.
i Shuqing hurriedly directed his two sons to go outside and set off so firecrackers.
The whole family happily enjoyed the New Year’s Eve dinner. Upon hearing that Han Yi would return the next day, they planned to go out together, visit Tianann Palace.
And to use Lin Wan’s cara to take a family photo.
After dinner, the family took a walk to the large courtyard in the South District.
Though also a two-story house, i Shuping’s place was much larger than where i Shuqing lived.
Xie Lingzhi opened the door for them. When Lin Wan and the others entered, their family had finished dinner and were having tea and watching TV in the living room.
At the head were two elderly people, sitting beside whom was i Langchi. Hearing the sound, i Shuping ca out of the study, and upon seeing Lin Wan, he was obviously surprised.
The two old folks nodded kindly at Lin Yinghui and Lin Wan.
"Grandpa, Grandma, this is Lin Yinghui, my Brother Hui, and this is Lin Wan, little sister Xiao Wan. They are the godchildren dad recognized," i Lang Jun introduced.
Lin Yinghui and Lin Wan quickly followed, greeting, "Grandpa i, Grandma i."
"Ah... Please sit. Becoming family is fate. Co often to sit and chat," Grandpa i said.
"Indeed, it’s fate. Dad, you wouldn’t know, but I ntioned several tis about a young man who sowhat resembled , who didn’t want to be my godson. And now, by a twist of fate, I’ve recognized his wife as my goddaughter. Now that young man has to call ’godfather,’ still ends up calling ’father,’ just roundabout. You’ve seen Lin Family’s eldest, right? My forr teammate, Ah Hui, resembles him a lot, though that guy doesn’t know. If he did, he’d probably fight for the son," i Shuqing said, boasting as he led Lin Yinghui closer to the two elders.
"Yes, the child has just woken up, right? I’ve seen him once, and indeed, there’s so resemblance. For so many years, you two finally achieved your wish. Recognized two whom you feel a connection with, that’s your good fortune. Here, young man, young lady, these are for your et-and-greet, for good fortune, don’t mind if they’re small," Old i said, taking out two red envelopes from his pocket for the Lin siblings.
"Thank you, Grandpa i."
Throughout, Old Mrs. i never opened her eyes to look at the siblings, clearly showing her disdain for them. It wasn’t just Old Mrs. i; Xie Lingzhi, standing by Liang Qian’s side, also looked at them with disdain.
"How can they compare with Lin Family, not even close. Lin Family’s grandsons are all outstanding, talented in every way. My younger sister-in-law, not just in our courtyard, even in Shuqing’s unit, there are many outstanding people. Why recognize two rural nobodies with no background? Isn’t it a waste of affection?"
"On New Year’s, Sister-in-law, don’t speak too carelessly. Many outstanding young people, but if they don’t et our eyes, it’s no use. Those we recognize must be exceptional. Sister-in-law, mind your own family, let your daughter-in-law quickly give you a grandson, that’s what you should focus on."
ntion of Tao Jia changed the expressions of several people in the room. The atmosphere dropped noticeably.
The usually silent Old Mrs. i let out a huff toward i Langchi, tapping him with her cane, "What a good granddaughter-in-law you let go. I see you want to cause trouble, don’t you."
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