“Our Liu Family is at fault in this matter. I never expected that boy would dare to come and break off the engagement while I was away…”
His tone was quite sincere, which made it difficult for Lin Lu to stay angry.
Lin Lu waved his hand, “Since the engagement is broken, this matter is over. Let’s not bring it up again in the future.”
“Just as your Guohui said, from now on, men and women will marry and part without interfering with each other.”
“Your Guohui, let alone becoming a Formal Worker, even if he became the Factory Director, my family wouldn't come over to take advantage of anything…”
Hearing this, Liu Dazhu felt utterly disgraced.
He couldn't help but have some displeased thoughts in his heart.
Guohui’s actions were indeed wrong.
But he had already hit him and scolded him.
Why was the Lin Family still holding onto it?
Although dissatisfaction brewed in his heart, Liu Dazhu showed none of it on his face.
“Brother Lin, aren't you slapping my face by saying that? What about taking advantage or not?”
“Whether that boy will have great fortune is still uncertain. Maybe he’ll be sent back in a few days…”
Saying this, he pushed the things he brought over.
“This is a small token of my regard, some Snacks and Fabric for Lin Tang. I hope Lin Tang won't be angry with Guohui. I apologize.”
Lin Lu pushed it back, refusing to accept it at all.
“No need. What your Guohui said is correct.
Now is the New Era; arranged marriages truly should not exist anymore.
Please take this apology gift back with you. My Tangtang doesn't lack these things.”
Perhaps in the future, they would have to thank Liu Guohui for the kindness of not marrying their daughter!
“Alas! In short, this matter is our fault. Please forgive me, Brother Lin.”
After speaking, Liu Dazhu stood up and walked quickly toward the door.
Lin Lu snapped back to his senses, took the items, and hurried to chase after him.
“Dazhu, we really don’t need your things, please take them back.”
Liu Dazhu stopped, refusing to take no for an answer, “Since Lin Tang doesn't need them, consider these things a thank-you gift for you saving my life back then. It will give me some Peace of mind.”
One sentence, one gift, and he felt he had repaid the debt of saving his life.
Afterward, he left the Lin Family.
Lin Lu watched his quickly departing back and sighed heavily.
If he had known… if he had known back then, he shouldn't have agreed to this marriage alliance.
The Liu Family.
Yang Chunfang saw the old man return empty-handed, and dissatisfaction showed in her expression.
The old man was truly foolish to give away all the good things.
The Lin Family wasn't anything good either.
They dared to accept so many good things; weren't they afraid of choking on them?
Hmph, so greedy.
Liu Dazhu saw his Wife’s Expression and knew she was unhappy again in her heart.
He shook his head, a bitter smile appearing on his face.
Did he really want to give them away?
It was all because of this mother and son pair, both of whom had such narrow vision.
They didn't consider that Lin Tang’s paternal uncle, Lin Fu, was the Brigade Leader, holding considerable power.
He was just a Storekeeper, working under them.
If he truly angered the Lin Family, whether he could keep this Storekeeper job was uncertain.
Yang Chunfang held back but couldn't help it, complaining in a low voice, “The Lin Family’s appetite is truly huge, accepting so many good things without fear of ruining their stomachs.
No family is wealthy; it wasn't easy for us to save up those good things. How could they have the nerve?”
Liu Dazhu was also reluctant to part with them.
But he was a man, and his perspective could be slightly broader.
In his view, as long as the rift between the two families was mended.
He could continue to be the Storekeeper in the brigade, and those few things could be saved up again.
“Enough, stop talking.
If it weren't for you and Guohui acting on your own initiative, I wouldn't have needed to go and apologize personally.
Do you think things aren't chaotic enough already?
You shouldn't go wandering around for these next couple of days. Wait until this blows over before you go chatting with people…”
Yang Chunfang felt guilty, but resentment filled her heart as she spoke, “Fine, fine, I know.”
She secretly resented the gossips in the village.
Their mouths were too sharp!
On the other side, the Lin Family.
Li Xiuli finished cooking and called out loudly, “Time to eat!”
That voice traveled from the Kitchen, carried by the wind to the Yard, and then to Lin Tang’s room.
A moment later, a group of people rushed toward the Yard.
“Mother, are we eating in the Yard today?” Lin Tang asked while washing her hands.
Li Xiuli, who was setting the table, turned her head to look at her upon hearing this.
“What’s wrong? Are you feeling cold? If you feel cold, we can eat inside.”
“It’s fine, let’s eat outside.” It was too dark inside.
“Okay.”
The food was set, and everyone took their seats.
The plate of bright yellow scrambled Eggs on the table was captivating the Lin Family members.
Delicious!
Truly delicious!
Lin Lu picked up a small mouthful of Eggs for Li Xiuli and another small mouthful into his own bowl.
After saying, “Eat,” the dining table immediately became lively.
Everyone unhesitatingly reached their chopsticks toward the plate of Eggs.
Li Xiuli saw Zhou Mei greedily scoop a large mouthful for herself, and her expression instantly soured, her gaze turning slightly cold.
It wasn't that she, as the Mother-in-law, was stingy and couldn't bear to see her daughter-in-law eat well.
It was just that the Second Daughter-in-law was too greedy.
There was a whole family, and only five Eggs had been scrambled in total.
With one scoop, Zhou Mei had already taken a significant portion.
She hadn't considered anyone else at all.
Didn't this poke Li Mu right in the heart?
Zhou Mei sensed something was wrong and looked up to meet her Mother-in-law’s icy stare.
The next second, her hand trembled.
A mouthful of Eggs almost fell onto the table.
Scared~
She was almost scared to pee!
Zhou Mei calmed her wildly pounding heart.
Without changing her Expression, she divided that mouthful of Eggs in half for Lin Qingshui.
“Husband, eat some Eggs.”
Lin Qingshui was somewhat bewildered, looking at her as if he had seen a ghost.
Did his Wife get possessed by a ghost?
Zhou Mei naturally noticed his strange Expression and reached her chopsticks out again, “If you don’t want it, give it back to me!”
Before she could take it back, Lin Qingshui picked up the bowl and pulled it toward his mouth, “How could I not want it?”
Let alone half a mouthful, he wouldn't mind a whole plate!
Zhou Mei met her Husband’s smug eyes.
Then she looked at her Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law across the table, acting sweet and polite, yielding to each other, and she felt completely suffocated with anger.
“……” She didn't want this man anymore!
The children, Gou Dan and Chou Dan, didn't care about the adults' thoughts; the two little ones happily ate their Eggs.
They chewed the Egg in their mouths until the flavor faded before slowly swallowing, as if trying to remember the taste forever.
It was too delicious!
Scrambled Eggs are more delicious than steamed Eggs!
“Scrambled Eggs are yummy!”
“Eggs are yummy!”
The satisfied Expressions on the faces of the two little ones made the adults in the family feel a pang of sadness.
This world…
Lin Tang noticed that apart from the first mouthful, her Parents had barely eaten any more Eggs.
She pursed her lips, reached out, picked up Eggs, and placed them into her Parents' bowls respectively.
“Dad, Mom, you eat too.
In a few days, I will go to the County to inquire if there are any factories hiring. Our family won't stay poor forever.”
She needed to find a Job first.
Otherwise, even if she got good things from the System Sign-in, she wouldn't be able to take them out.
The most sought-after thing these days was having a Public Sector Meal; she had to find a factory job first.
Lin Lu and Li Xiuli felt warmth in their hearts, feeling that the Eggs in their mouths tasted much better.
“It doesn’t matter if we are poor or not. As long as you siblings can be well, your father and I will be at ease,” Li Xiuli said with a smile.
In her heart, she didn't really believe her daughter could secure a Job.