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They finally understood, but Zhen Yujuan still looked quite embarrassed.
"Xiao Lei, you need to treat my mother-in-law better from now on, okay?" Zhao Lihong said to Xiao Lei.
"Yeah, I got it," Xiao Lei replied.
Hearing this, Zhen Yujuan's face turned bright red, and she lowered her head in shame.
"Mom, don't be shy about it. Just be open; after all, it's just the four of us who know about it. There's nothing to worry about," Jin Liang said to his mother, noticing her embarrassment.
"That's right, mother-in-law. Since we're all in this together, why not just enjoy it?" Zhao Lihong added.
"Auntie, just lighten up; there are no outsiders here," Xiao Lei said to Zhen Yujuan.
After hearing her son and daughter-in-law as well as Xiao Lei's words, Zhen Yujuan began to relax a bit. She lifted her head and said with a flushed face, "It's nothing. As long as you all don't laugh at me, I can let it go. Come on, everyone, let's have a drink." As she spoke, she picked up her glass and invited everyone to drink. Inside, she felt grateful that her son and daughter-in-law were so sympathetic and understanding towards her.
They all raised their glasses for a toast. At that moment, Xiao Lei lifted his glass and said to Jin Liang and Zhao Lihong below him, "I toast you both."
The two quickly raised their glasses and drank. After finishing, Zhao Lihong turned to Xiao Lei and Zhen Yujuan above her and said, "I should be the one to toast you both. Come on, let's drink."
The four of them were having a great time drinking together.
Meanwhile, Hu Xiuying entered the factory for work that day. As soon as Hu Zai saw her, he called out as usual, "Wife is here!"
Hu Xiuying had gotten used to it by now and responded while starting to pack paper boxes. However, she felt a bit troubled as she thought back on the experiences of the past few weeks involving Factory Director Zhang Guilong, Manager Wang, Hu Zai, and finally her son Xiao Lei. In just over ten days' time, she had gone through so much. The most comforting thing was that Xiao Lei had become more studious and talkative; he was completely different from before. Their family was living harmoniously together, but the household income remained the same—still relying solely on her. They still owed over ten thousand yuan to others; people occasionally came knocking for their debts. She had to speak sweetly just to send them away. She felt overwhelmed carrying all this burden alone.
“Lost in thought again,” Hu Zai remarked, the one who could read her expressions the best.
“No,” Hu Xiuying replied softly.
“I know you’re worried about the family’s troubles,” Hu Zai said.
Hu Xiuying fell silent.
“How can you bear the burden of so many people alone? Sigh,” Hu Zai added, feeling helpless.
“Hu Zai, don’t say anymore,” Hu Xiuying said, a hint of sadness creeping into her voice. She didn’t want to hear more.
On her way home from work, just as she was nearing the village, she unexpectedly ran into Zhang Guilong standing at the intersection, as if he was waiting for her. He blocked her path and said, “Sister-in-law, you’re off work now?”
“Yes, what are you doing here?” Hu Xiuying asked as she got off her bicycle.
Zhang Guilong quickly replied, “I was waiting for you, sister-in-law.”
Hu Xiuying was startled. Hadn’t they made things clear last time? Why was he looking for her again? She asked, “What do you want to talk to me about?”
“Can you spend the evening with me?” Zhang Guilong asked.
“Didn’t we agree last time? Why are you going back on your word?” Hu Xiuying said anxiously.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law. It has nothing to do with what happened last time. Although I, Zhang Guilong, haven't been able to find a wife, I've been out in society for many years, and I always keep my word," Zhang Guilong said, patting his chest.
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