OBS Chapter 345 Intent
Chapter 345 Intent
Sister-in-law Gu blushed and said, "Aunties and grandmothers, please don't tease me. I'm only doing this because of my third brother's wife." Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to sit at the table with her face swollen.
Lin Chang'er laughed and said, "Look at what you're saying, sister-in-law. Although clothes make the man and a saddle makes the horse, you still need to have a good foundation, right?"
Niu Xiaomei and He Chunhua, along with a few other young women, chimed in, "Sister Chang'er is right. Sister-in-law has a good foundation, which is why Sister Chang'er can perform such a feat!"
"That's right, that's right, sister-in-law, don't be modest."
Lin Chang'er held Yudian'er in her arms and gently held the little guy's hand to tease him, "Yudian'er, don't you think our aunt looks the best today?"
Raindrops very obligingly let out a loud "Yay!" which was heard by almost all the guests at the neighboring tables.
Everyone joked, "Look, even the raindrops are saying that!"
Aunt Gu smiled and nodded. What woman wouldn't be happy to hear others say she's pretty?
Especially considering Sister-in-law Gu's condition today.
Sister-in-law Gu was an honest person. She was happy, but she didn't forget Lin Chang'er's kindness and secretly cast a grateful glance at her.
Lin Chang'er just grinned at her. Although she was the head of the household, the seating arrangement today was based on seniority. The main seat for the female guests was naturally occupied by Aunt Gu, followed by Sister-in-law Gu, and then Sister-in-law Gu. Lin Chang'er sat next to Sister-in-law Gu and helped take care of Yudian.
After teasing Sister-in-law Gu, the women teased Yudian'er, saying, "This child is clever; she'll definitely amount to something when she grows up."
"Of course! With Aunt Chang'er around, he's bound to amount to something!"
A woman came over and teased Yudian'er, "Yudian'er, Yudian'er, you must remember your aunt. You are the one your aunt spent a lot of money to buy. When you grow up, you must be filial to your aunt, you know!"
Lin Chang'er paused, knowing they were just teasing the child, but Gu Ersao was sensitive and afraid she would overthink it, so Lin Chang'er quickly said, "Auntie is joking. Our Yudian is destined to be with our family, and it's also because my second sister-in-law is so capable."
Kiss the raindrops' little hands, "Isn't that right, raindrops, right?"
A one-month-old baby can't understand anything, but he'll smile when someone teases him.
The woman playing with the child also sensed something was up, so she quickly stopped and changed the subject to Aunt Gu, saying, "In the end, Aunt Gu is the most blessed. Her son is filial, her daughters-in-law are all capable, and her children are clever. In a few years, when Silang gets married, you will be able to enjoy the blessings of your children and grandchildren."
Aunt Gu just smiled and said, "I'm enjoying the blessings of my children and grandchildren now."
The women chatted and laughed as they arrived at the table. On the men's side, Gu Silang came over to Lin Chang'er and asked, "Third Sister-in-law, Second Brother asked if we should bring Yudian over so everyone can meet her?"
Lin Chang'er said, "Of course we need to. Today we're having a housewarming party and a full moon celebration together, and Yudian is the star of the show!"
Gu Silang nodded, then looked at Gu Ersao, "So, will you take Yudian over?"
It's inconvenient for Gu Ersao to be unable to speak.
Upon hearing this, Gu Ersao's expression changed slightly, but not very noticeably, and she quickly recovered, gesturing to Lin Chang'er, "I'm sorry to trouble you again, sister-in-law!"
Lin Chang'er noticed her disappointment and said with a smile, "What are you saying, Second Sister-in-law! Yudian is your son. Yudian is going to meet the guests. How can his mother not go?"
Turning to Gu Silang, she said, "Silang, go and fetch your maternal uncle and cousin-in-law. Have them accompany your sister-in-law and brother-in-law to toast the guests."
Lin Chang'er wasn't afraid of trouble, but Gu Ersao couldn't speak. Gu Ersao was already soft-hearted and somewhat insecure. If she had to be made invisible even at her son's full moon celebration, how disappointed she would be.
This is also a good opportunity to let everyone know that her second sister-in-law also has family members on her mother's side.
"And what about you?" Gu Silang asked instinctively, always feeling that Cousin Li Xun and Second Brother Li couldn't hold their own either.
Lin Chang'er said, "Of course I will go with my second sister-in-law."
Gu Ersao usually kept to herself and rarely went out, so it was inevitable that she would be nervous facing so many guests.
"Okay, I'll go tell Second Brother!" Gu Silang left happily.
Under the table, Gu Ersao gently held Lin Chang'er's hand.
Lin Chang'er turned her head and whispered, "There might be a lot of people ahead, Second Sister-in-law, don't be afraid, I'll take care of everything."
Second Sister Gu nodded.
When Gu Erlang, Li Xun, and Li Er came to pick them up, Gu Ersao carried Yudian'er and, supported by Lin Chang'er, went to the front hall.
Although Gu Jia is the main character today, Wu Qingfeng is the local official.
Although he occasionally makes an appearance in Linshui Village, this is the first time he has sat down and eaten with the villagers in such a proper manner.
Not to mention the villagers, even Old Zhu, Headmaster Chen, Master Chen, Chen Ming, and even County Magistrate Li, Chief Clerk Zhu, and the city gate guards were all experiencing this for the first time.
Of course, we have to drink this wine.
Even those people at the main table can't let him off the hook.
When Lin Chang'er accompanied Gu Ersao out, he was already slightly drunk.
Upon raising his eyes, he saw two graceful figures in purple, and his gaze almost automatically locked onto Lin Chang'er.
Although she is usually easygoing, she is by no means careless, and with her natural beauty, she is already eye-catching.
With a little more dressing up today, she's even more enviable.
Perhaps due to the alcohol, Wu Qingfeng was unusually restless, and his gaze never left her once she appeared.
Of course, everyone loves beauty, and apart from him, many young men in the male section were staring at him with wide eyes.
Since Gu Ersao is already married and Gu Erlang is still alive, everyone naturally has to be more discreet.
But Lin Chang'er is different. She is capable and a widow, so it's not impossible for her to remarry.
In addition, since everyone has been drinking, it's easy to get tempted.
Out of the corner of his eye, Wu Qingfeng noticed that many eyes were on Lin Chang'er. His eyes narrowed, and when he looked in those directions, the fierceness in his eyes could not be suppressed at all.
The guests at the main table either have a business relationship with Lin Chang'er or are close friends despite their age difference; they wouldn't be so tactless.
The other guests were all villagers from the same village. When Wu Qingfeng glared at them like that, it was as if ice water had been poured over their heads, and they sobered up considerably.
Some were even startled by their own thoughts, wondering if they had gone mad, how could they dare to have designs on Chang'er?
If his elders at home found out, they would definitely break his legs.
Seeing that those people dared not look at Lin Chang'er again, Wu Qingfeng was finally satisfied, and his complexion returned to normal. He was just waiting for the banquet to end so he could find her and express his longing for her.
People can be bewitched at times, but once they come to their senses, nothing bad happens.
With the scholar Li Xun present, he handled all the pleasantries, leaving Lin Chang'er only to accompany Gu Ersao, and the toasts were completed smoothly.
As she and Gu Ersao were returning to the women's seating area with Yudian, they passed by Wu Qingfeng when someone pinched her. Lin Chang'er felt a burning sensation in her palm and turned to see Wu Qingfeng staring intently at her...