Zhang Dandan felt a bit resentful towards Liang Hongmei for asking her to come at noon, especially since it wasnât a Sunday. Alas, she couldnât see Lin Yinghui. Not even a trace of Han Yi.
She felt that things couldnât go on like this; she had to get Lin Yinghui into bed soon.
Recently, she discovered a neighbor living next door, a fellow townsperson. The neighbor claimed to have married back home. One night, Zhang Dandan accidentally saw a man in green military uniform enter her house. He didnât leave until the next morning.
That man was clearly not from her hometown. He must be an officer.
After spending two months here, Zhang Dandan figured out that regardless of how good a womanâs family is, as long as sheâs pretty and knows how to charm people, she can always find herself a good match.
Look at Lin Wan and the neighbor; both married military officers. Although officers canât often be at home, the man next door didnât even return for his wifeâs childbirth, but their life isnât bad.
During her confinement, she even hired someone to take care of her, and thereâs chicken to eat at every meal. Her life is no different than that of a well-off lady from the past.
She had thought it overâif she couldnât fix things with Lin Yinghui here, sheâd find someone outside whoâs richer, perhaps someone local. He must be better than Han Yi and Lin Yinghui.
She just doesnât believe it; sheâs just as good-looking as the city girls with a little grooming.
Just look at her aunt. Before, in the village, every time she saw her auntâs family, they were dressed in patched clothes, working in the fields all day with red and black sunburned faces and coarse skin. Now, look at her aunt, her skin is fair and she doesnât have a single wrinkle at over forty, wearing a knitted sweater Lin Wan made for her. Her image is like that of a cultured city professor. I heard her aunt even studied for a year.
Standing together with Lin Wan, at first glance they really look like sisters.
So, finding a wealthy city man shouldnât be difficult.
In the span of a meal, Liang Hongmei and Lin Wan had no idea what Zhang Dandan was plotting!
After the meal, to prevent Zhang Dandan from roaming around the house, Liang Hongmei directly took her to the shop.
In the afternoon, after her brother came back, Lin Wan brought a few clothes and left half an hour early to give them to Grandma and Aunt Jin.
Tan Aixiang was overjoyed when she saw Lin Wan also brought her a piece of clothing.
She immediately wrapped several good soaps for her to take home.
Lin Wan thought it rare; since her cousinâs wife took over Grandmaâs craft, Lin Wan rarely took soap from here. Afraid her cousinâs wife wouldnât be happy. Itâs actually the first time her cousinâs wife took the initiative to give her soap.
Alas, compared to her big aunt, her cousinâs wife is better at handling people, and sheâs clever too.
...
In the evening, Liang Qian was in the room trying on the clothes Lin Wan had given her, admiring herself in the wardrobe mirror.
"Hongmeiâs two kids are both good. Look at Xiao Wanâs clever hands; she knits so beautifully."
"Mm, itâs nice. Itâs a steal for Han Yi, that boy. If we had known the Liang Family earlier, I would definitely have had Xiao Jun hurry up. Maybe Xiao Wan would be our daughter-in-law now."
Old Meiâs words earned him a scowl from Liang Qian. "Always daydreaming; when we met them, Xiao Wan hadnât married Han Yi yet. Xiao Jun also saw Xiao Wan, but in the end, wasnât it Han Yiâs luck?"
His wifeâs words made Mei Shuqing frown. "After all, our family lacks daughters."
Liang Qian paused, confused, her eyes wide with disbelief. "How did this suddenly involve daughters?"
"If I had two daughters, one could marry Han Yi, and the other could marry Yinghui. Then Iâd have two good sons-in-law in hand!"
Liang Qian retorted with a laugh, "You wouldnât be thinking of sending Xiao Jun to Lin Wan next, making everyone happy?"
"That wouldnât be bad," Mei Shuqing found nothing wrong with it.
Liang Qian turned away in exasperation, refusing to deal with him, showing how childish he was. Previously, his brains were quick in battles, but now all have been swallowed back into his stomach.
After a moment, Liang Qian remarked, "I say, Hongmei is a nice person. Now that her kids are grown, she should consider her own matters. The other day, I thought she fitted well with your comrade."
"Youâre talking about Old Lin?"
"Yeah, exactly."
Mei Shuqing shook his head with regret, "I saw the old couple from the Lin Family secretly wanted to find him someone. But who would have thought heâd say he was married before."
"Eh, his memory returned?"
"Partially, just some work-related things. Personal memories are fuzzy. The only thing he remembered was that he was married before, but with whom, or where, he couldnât recall."
Liang Qian laughed indifferently, "Maybe your comrade just didnât want to date and lied to the Lin Family people."
"Who knows. When I go back this time, Iâll chat with him and see what heâs up to."
"As for Old Lin, heâs been awake for about a year now, right? How has his work been arranged?"
Mei Shuqing frowned slightly, "After sleeping for so many years, heâs quite unfamiliar with military affairs. Having been at the Kyoto Military District for the past half year, there should be a result soon."
"Alas, I really didnât have a sister to talk to in the Kyoto Mansion. This time coming here and meeting Hongmeiâs family, itâs suddenly sad to leave now."
"Thereâs nothing to regret; just keep in touch via phone. I saw that Xiao Wanâs family has a phone. Iâve got to go to the squad for two more days, and when Iâm back, weâll leave."
"Mm, I know." ... Because sheâs leaving, Liang Qian has been hogging Little Star without letting go these past two days, which made Liang Hongmei somewhat jealous on the side. "You love kids so much, why donât you let your son marry a wife to give you a grandchild? Instead of holding my Little Star all day."
"I want to, but my son is stubborn and doesnât listen to me at all. Unlike your two kids, who are both obedient and sensible, I really envy you."
"I should have given birth to a few more when I was young; then I wouldnât envy you now," Liang Hongmei laughed.
"Oh, I wanted that too. But back then, my father-in-law and mother-in-law had sensitive identities, and it wasnât easy to move around. Fortunately, both Old Mei and his brother were in the squad, not affected much, but life wasnât easy. Old Mei was often away for battles. And I was both worried and working while taking care of the child. How could I be in the mood to have more kids? This dragged on for years, and I got older. Didnât think about wanting more kids.... Sister Liang, weâre fated. I like Xiao Wan and Xiao Hui both. How about recognizing them as godchildren? Iâll have both a son and a daughter now, plus an extra granddaughter." The more Liang Qian thought about it, the better she felt, joyfully slapping her thigh, she added, "Itâs a good idea, what do you think, Sister Liang?"
"This might not be appropriate," their family wouldnât dare to climb high!
Their family is full of officers, their son is accomplished, and in the Capital City, theyâre well-to-do. Theyâre just rural folks from the countryside.
"Why not, sis, donât feel burdened. In fact, Old Mei and I have benefited from you. Every son, daughter, and son-in-law is excellent. In the future, thereâs no way any of them will be lacking."
Liang Qianâs words werenât just empty praise. Her son was a university graduate, assigned to the government right after graduation, ensuring a good future path.
Her daughter is smart, knows how to earn money, and married a promising husband.
No need to even mention Han Yi. Old Mei had his eye on him early, but sadly they didnât have a daughter, couldnât be the in-laws. Later, wanted to acknowledge him as a godson, but Han Yi simply didnât agree.
Now, itâs great; she not only gained a pair of kids but also snagged Han Yi as her son-in-law.
The more Liang Qian thought about it, the better it seemed. Afraid Liang Hongmei might refuse, she pulled her to Lin Wanâs courtyard to ask for Lin Wanâs opinion. Lin Wan was left dazed by their questioning.
"Goddaughter?"
"Yes, Aunt Liang wants to acknowledge you and your brother as family." Liang Hongmei felt it was an honor to have a good family wanting to bond with them, showing they value them.
What Aunt Liang said was also true; her son, daughter, and son-in-law were all good. It was admirable.
Their family wasnât easy to come by alone; having a backing would be good too.
With the son and daughter grown, matters like this depended on their opinions.
"This might not be appropriate," Lin Wan smiled awkwardly; it wasnât about climbing higher but thinking of Mei Shuping and Mei Shuqingâs relationship.