Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work Chapter 358: Son-in-Law

"I’ll treat everyone to lunch." Back in the classroom, Yi Roujing looked at Yu Cuiyu and the others and said, raising the envelope in her hand.

"You should keep the reward for yourself or buy so tasty Baozi; why treat us to a al?" Yu Cuiyu laughed and declined.

"Hey, it’s quite a bit, and ever since the school term started, you’ve spent so much effort on . Let’s have a simple al; don’t feel sorry for , I’m willing." Yi Roujing said generously, making Yu Cuiyu and the others laugh.

Of course, there were seven of them at noon, calling Rong Junxi, and eight people headed to a state-run restaurant. Yi Roujing ordered braised pork, a plate of scrambled eggs, two stir-fried seasonal vegetables, a pot of radish minced at soup, four bowls of noodles, eight large at buns, and four bowls of rice.

"I haven’t enjoyed at this much in a long ti." Gong Jue’e patted her belly and burped contentedly.

"It’s just like New Year’s." Yu Cuiyu’s mouth was filled with delicious flavors, making her miss her daughter far away at ho even more, wondering if the package she sent had arrived.

"I just sent a package yesterday; it’ll take about ten days to reach Sichuan Province." Ren Xuejuan’s eyes seed to sparkle with bright stars. "It’s the first ti I’ve been this far from ho, and both my brother and I have left; they must be missing us dearly."

Inside, people were imagining, while outside, people watched those imagining while covering their mouths.

"That, that is..." Ning Hong covered her mouth, choked with emotion.

Cheng Jinyong also found it hard to bear, looking at the side profile that resembled himself; he recognized it at a glance, perhaps due to the connection by blood, and felt particularly close.

"I..."

Cheng Jinyong quickly stopped Ning Hong, "Let’s not go in now, so we don’t scare the child; I’ll talk to the child’s husband first."

Hearing this, Ning Hong’s tears fell; a child she hadn’t cared for was now married, making her feel like a failed mother.

"Alright, let’s head back; that child’s husband is a capable person." Cheng Jinyong had a great fondness for Ren Xuejuan’s husband, Fang Zuxin, saying this with a smile on his face.

"That child is fortunate; Zuxin even if in Jing City would still stand out." Cheng Jinyong praised enthusiastically, "Our child being able to marry soone like him is just right."

"Just like you, gone from ho for days, what’s right." Ning Hong glared at Cheng Jinyong.

Cheng Jinyong felt a bit guilty since he owed his wife in this regard.

"Our child grew up with theirs, with deep feelings and great tacit understanding. Once Zuxin applies for the house, I’ve heard Xuejuan will join the army, so they’ll have many chances to et."

Ning Hong snorted, "Better to sit in an office, at least could tend to the ho, slly soldier."

"Hey, Comrade Ning Hong, that’s a personal attack; I’m fragrant, nowhere slly."

Cheng Jinyong’s words made Ning Hong burst into laughter, glancing at him coquettishly, feeling a lot better.

"Is Fang Zuxin really good?" Ning Hong snorted, "Invite him over; I want to et him. You slly n don’t understand."

"Yes, yes, everything listens to Comrade Ning Hong."

On April 15, a Saturday, Fang Zuxin received an assignnt from the superior, carrying a bundle of docunts to the compound and knocked on the Cheng family’s door.

Ning Hong personally ca to open the door, and seeing the upright, sturdy soldier with a dashing face standing outside, her dissatisfaction lessened sowhat; he looked pretty good.

"Hello, I’m Fang Zuxin. May I ask for Cheng Si..."

"Looking for Cheng Jinyong, right?" Ning Hong interrupted, stepping aside to invite him in, "They’re in the living room; you go in."

Fang Zuxin felt a bit surprised but maintained a calm appearance, striding inside. However, seeing a crowd of people seated in the living room with all eyes staring at him made his previously calm expression slightly stiff.

"Alright, those who have business, go do it." Mr. Cheng spoke to the family, although he was looking at Fang Zuxin.

Slowly rising from the sofa and chairs, the Cheng Family watched Fang Zuxin closely, getting up and walking past him, then turning their heads to look back, making Fang Zuxin furrow his brows slightly.

Now only Mr. Cheng, Cheng Jinyong, and Ning Hong remained in the living room.

"Zuxin is here, sit down." Cheng Jinyong smiled, greeting him.

"Cheng Si..."

Fang Zuxin’s words were interrupted by Cheng Jinyong, "Zuxin, no need to be so formal. We..."

"How old are you?" Ning Hong cut straight to the point, disregarding Cheng Jinyong’s words.

Cheng Jinyong twitched at the corners of his mouth; for days, Ning Hong had asked him nurous questions about Fang Zuxin, and now upon eting him, she started again.

Fang Zuxin was extrely surprised but still answered honestly, "Twenty-five."

"Four years older, four years older is good." Ning Hong muttered to herself, "Who else do you have at ho?"

Fang Zuxin frowned, "I don’t know what this is about?"

"Am I wrong to care about my son-in-law?" Hearing this made Ning Hong sowhat angry, but thinking about how well the Fang family treated her daughter, the anger ca suddenly and went quickly.

"I’m sorry, I got a bit emotional and misspoke." Ning Hong sighed in apology.

"Zuxin, here, take a look at this." Cheng Jinyong handed the authentication and investigation reports to Fang Zuxin.

Fang Zuxin took them and flipped through, his pupils vibrating, raising his head in disbelief, seeing Ning Hong’s eyes slightly reddened, Cheng Jinyong’s face with guilt, and Mr. Cheng’s eyes both hopeful and slightly worried.

"We went to see Xuejuan yesterday but didn’t dare recognize her imdiately, thinking to talk to you first." Cheng Jinyong apologized, "We only thought to invite you over this way."

"Firstly, we’re really grateful to you for taking care of Xuejuan; we’ve been neglectful parents, though luckily she’s blessed to have t a good family like yours."

"Secondly, we’re hoping to reunite with Xuejuan, which might require so procedures, and we’d trouble you to assist. We plan to visit Sichuan Province soti this year, et your parents, our in-laws."

"Zuxin, what do you think about having a al together tomorrow?" Cheng Jinyong asked.

"I need to ask Xuejuan first." Fang Zuxin didn’t imdiately agree, feeling sowhat conflicted as suddenly there were many people eager to share his wife.

After a brief pause, Fang Zuxin said, "She’s kind-hearted; about her origins, she’s never complained, never resented parents she’s never t, always thinking there must be a special reason."

Upon hearing this, tears overwheld Ning Hong’s eyes, "It’s all our fault; how can parents not recognize their own child, remain oblivious to the swap for twenty-one years. The Deng Family must not be let off easily."