Chapter 717: A Perfect Match

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Gui Hua found herself fond of Lin Hun’s anxious demeanor. She quickly nodded, gently pulling him back with her. Her voice was filled with the tenderness that was so often present in their daily interactions. “Of course, I should be the one you toast with. I am your wife, after all. Who else would you toast with? I was merely trying to give Jin Long a hint. There’s no need for you to worry…”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Jin Long stood still, mulling over Gui Hua’s words. To familiarize himself with Gong Xin, he would need to engage in more conversations with her, wouldn’t he?

Once he understood this, he didn’t hesitate. He promptly returned to Gu Zi’s table. By this time, everyone at Gu Zi’s table had nearly finished their meal. Jin Long shamelessly took the seat that Su Bing had just vacated, as it was right next to Gong Xin.

Upon seeing him return, Gong Xin couldn’t hide the joy in her eyes. However, fearing that her feelings would be noticed, she kept her head down, pretending not to see him. She continued to eat her braised meat, a fresh serving that Gu Zi had just fetched for her.

As she ate, she heard Jin Long awkwardly explaining to Gu Zi, “I’ve had too much to drink and I’m feeling a bit tipsy. I thought I’d eat something to sober up. Sister-in-law, would it be alright if I sit here?”

Gu Zi elegantly swallowed her last bite of food. She saw through his intentions but chose not to expose him. She nodded and replied, “Of course, you’re welcome to sit here. If you don’t mind that we’ve already eaten from these dishes, then I certainly don’t mind. Unfortunately, I’ve finished eating and can’t accompany you. But luckily, Gong Xin is still eating. You two take your time. I’ll go and order some fresh dishes for you.”

Gu Zi had no intention of playing the third wheel and obstructing the two. In her eyes, Jin Long was indeed a good man. He came from a good background and was hardworking and resilient. She believed that Gong Xin also had feelings for him. Encouraging them to spend more time together was a good thing. As for whether they would end up together, that was up to them.

On the other side, Aunt Yang and Yang Zhen had finished their meal and were sitting under a large tree, having a heart-to-heart conversation. The mother and daughter, who hadn’t seen each other in years, had a lot to talk about. Not knowing where to start, Yang Zhen began to share her experiences from the past few years with her mother, only mentioning the good parts.

After listening to her daughter’s stories, Aunt Yang clasped her hands together, thanking the heavens. “Thank goodness you’ve met so many kind people along the way. It’s truly a blessing. I feel so guilty for not being able to help you or even give you a penny all these years.”

Aunt Yang lovingly pulled her daughter into her arms. Even though her daughter hadn’t mentioned any hardships, she could imagine how difficult it must have been for her to survive on her own all these years. But now that her daughter was back, everything was in the past. Things would surely get better!

Yang Zhen sat up straight, shaking her head, not wanting her mother to blame herself. “Mom, I’m really okay. Even though I was living under someone else’s roof, my cousin and his family treated me well. Plus, I’m about to get married. Once my fiancé is transferred to Guangcheng, I’ll be getting married. He’s a soldier and treats me very well.”

Upon hearing that her daughter had found her own place in the world, Aunt Yang’s spirits lifted. Just as she was about to ask more questions, two women from the village interrupted their conversation. Aunt Yang couldn’t immediately recall who these women were, but judging by their expressions, they were likely about to say something unpleasant.

Aunt Yang instinctively shielded Yang Zhen behind her. One of the women spoke in a sarcastic tone, “So, Yang Zhen has returned. That’s wonderful. Aunt Yang, your hard times are over. Yang Zhen is now a teacher in the city. She’ll surely take you to the city to enjoy a comfortable life. You’ll be a city lady, how enviable.”

The other woman chimed in, “Yes, your son Yang Tao is such a disappointment. But luckily, you have a successful daughter. However, it’s a pity that your grandson is left in the countryside with no one to care for him. It’s heartbreaking. Can a grown man like Yang Tao really take care of a child? It’s simply unbearable to think about.”

Yang Zhen found these two women utterly baffling. But seeing her mother protecting her, she didn’t step forward to say anything.

She understood her mother. In her mother’s eyes, she was still a child who needed protection. Seeing her mother protect her like this, she didn’t have the heart to assert herself. It would be like telling her mother that she no longer needed her protection, which seemed somewhat cruel.

When Aunt Yang saw the second woman speaking, the black mole at the corner of her mouth twitching, she suddenly remembered who these two women were.

They were from Chen Village and were close friends with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wang. They often went to town together to play cards all night. Aunt Yang’s face fell as she understood the implications of their words.