Old Lady Zhou explained in a panic, "It's not what you think …"
"Then what is it?" Auntie Huang asked.
Old Lady Zhou could not say it out loud, "It's just …"
"Vixen!" Auntie Huang scolded at Wen Liangliang.
Wen Liangliang stopped Zhou Bocan from interrupting. "Auntie, I'm your cousin. Have you forgotten? I'm just helping my cousin. Please don't misunderstand. "
Auntie Huang was still upset. Ning Ning had been married to the Zhou Family for two years. Old Lady Zhou would invite her to attend every gathering between the Zhou and Bai families, but she had never seen her cousin before. She felt that she had appeared out of nowhere during the barbecue at Lu Lake Park.
However, they were in-laws after all, so they couldn't really fall out with each other. Auntie Huang kept a straight face and continued, "Even if they are cousins, they both have their own families, so they still have to be careful. The mouths inside are all very sharp. Our Ningning is in an awkward position!"
Old Lady Zhou wiped her sweat. "Yes, yes …"
That night, no matter how tired Wen Liangliang was, she did not dare to stay overnight at the City God Temple of Shanghai. The most important thing was to hand Xiang Xiang and Tian Tian over to Tang Tang.
Senior Sister Liao asked her furtively, "How dare you go out with your child? Did you go on a date? Let him treat us to a meal one day. Let's get to know each other? "
Wen Liangliang was annoyed. Senior Sister Liao wanted to take advantage of her every day. She went back to her room to take her pajamas and shower.
Senior Sister Liao chased him to the bathroom. "Stop pretending. Everyone knows about the diamond necklace. You can't hide it!"
Senior Sister Liao had spread the news in the dormitory group chat last night, saying that Wen Liangliang was being chased by a client, and that she was chatting happily with Tang Tang and Shan Yueling. The three of them even bet on when they would get married.
Wen Liangliang sighed, "I don't have a boyfriend! If you continue to talk like this, I won't buy takeout for you anymore. I'll even get back the credit you owe me! "
Once again, she felt that if she didn't move out soon, Senior Sister Liao would pester her every day. Sooner or later, she wouldn't be able to keep her mouth shut.
On the day when the Zhou Family paid respects to their ancestors, the weather was sometimes good and sometimes bad. One moment it was sunny, the next moment it was raining. The weather was hot and humid, making people feel uncomfortable.
Now that the rain had stopped, the old Taoist hurriedly called all the aunties to get to work. Wen Liangliang dusted off the shells of the melon seeds on her body and followed the other aunts to carry the offerings.
Six square tables were lined up in front of the ancestral temple. Hundreds of offerings were displayed one by one.
Several old Taoist priests in yellow robes were sitting on the futon cushions, chanting.
Wen Liangliang consciously retreated to the back of the crowd. Xiao Huang called her and told her about what happened at the church service.
Xiao Huang was puzzled. From the other end of Wen Liangliang came some unusual sounds. There were gongs and drums. "Where did you go? Why are the sounds so weird? "
Wen Liangliang covered the receiver with her hand and said in a low voice, "I don't know what happened in the house next door."
Xiao Huang didn't believe it. Wen Liangliang still wanted to say something, but Old Lady Zhou ran out and asked her to go to the ancestral temple.
Many futon cushions were placed on the ground. Grandma Zhou was the leader, kneeling on the futon cushion in front. Old Lady Zhou and Second Uncle Zhou Yuyuan were behind them. Zhou Bocan and Zhou Zhongxin were behind them. Behind them were the aunties and their families.
The old Taoist Yuan, who often accompanied Grandma Zhou, hinted Wen Liangliang to kneel on the futon cushion next to Zhou Bocan. Wen Liangliang's body shook. She was very surprised. Shouldn't this position belong to Wang Ningning?
Zhou Bocan pulled the corner of her clothes. Wen Liangliang looked back and saw a group of relatives looking at her. Her knees softened and she knelt down with a plop.
After kneeling, it was time to burn incense. The burning of incense also depended on seniority.
Thinking that her "cousin" couldn't be too outstanding, Wen Liangliang took small steps back, hoping to leave without anyone noticing. Zhou Bocan pulled her back and they both burned incense for the ancestors.
There was a lot of noise behind them that didn't stop.
They had lunch at a nearby restaurant.
After the meal, Old Lady Zhou found Wen Liangliang and thanked her. Then she said, "Actually, there's something I need you to do. There's a segment where we worship the ancestors. It must be the daughter-in-law of the eldest son … "
Old Lady Zhou wanted to say something but didn't.
As soon as the two returned to the inner courtyard of the temple, they heard the quarreling sounds coming from Grandma Zhou's room. The aunties and aunties were all surrounding Grandma Zhou. Each one of them opened their mouths and complained that it was "unreasonable".
"Her identity is unknown and she hasn't married yet. How can she be the one to divide the pork?"
"Grandma Can, in this day and age, it's illegal for cousins to be intimate with each other. No matter how good they are, we can't let her marry into our family!"
"I'm afraid the two of them are already together. Yesterday, cousin slept in cousin's room. The two of them were lovey-dovey for a long time!"
"The worst thing is that cousin has married before and brought two burdens with her. Who knows if she has a clear relationship with the man in front of her?"
Grandma Zhou held her chin with one hand. Her face was pale and she didn't say a word.
Someone said, "Eldest sister-in-law said in the early years that she wouldn't divide the pork. Second aunt passed away two months ago. Why don't we let third aunt divide it this time?"
As soon as the words were spoken, the room became unusually quiet. Even the sound of a mosquito flying could be heard clearly.
Old Lady Zhou was annoyed and asked Wen Liangliang to go to another room to rest for a while. Then, she walked into the room and said to the annoying people, "My mother-in-law just finished her surgery not long ago. She has to take an afternoon nap. If there's anything, go out and talk to me and Yuan. You can go now."
The aunties and aunties looked embarrassed. Their eyes were lowered but they didn't have the intention to leave.
Grandma Zhou glanced at Old Lady Zhou. Old Lady Zhou just realized that the porridge in her bowl was not finished. She hurried over and helped her take out her false teeth.
Grandma Zhou moved her mouth. Her voice was soft but powerful, "The eldest son's wife gets the pork. This is the ancestor's rule. It's not up to the person who gets it."
Eldest aunt pursed her lips and raised her eyebrows. She said lightly, "The eldest son's branch is gone a long time ago."
Grandma Zhou slowly turned her head and stared at Eldest aunt with her eyes wide open. "Back then, the first branch had no son. They took Grandpa Yuyuan as their stepson from the second branch. Our branch is the eldest son. Don't you take the ancestor's words seriously?"
"Who will divide the pork? It can only be the eldest son's wife. Wen Liangliang is the eldest son's wife. Show them the marriage certificate! "Grandma Zhou shouted.
Old Lady Zhou took out the red book from her handbag and flipped to the page with the couple's photo. The aunties' faces immediately fell.
"But isn't it too strange? Wang Ningning's mother came for dinner yesterday, but the marriage certificate shows that they got married two months ago. "Sixth aunt whispered and glanced at Grandma Zhou carefully.
Grandma Zhou pretended not to hear it.
Wen Liangliang didn't leave according to Old Lady Zhou's order. She pricked up her ears outside the door and listened attentively. Therefore, she didn't notice that Wang Ningning had brought Auntie Huang into the house.
Wang Ningning pulled her into the house with all her strength. She pointed at Wen Liangliang and told everyone about the fake marriage.
"Grandma, I'm the real one. If the eldest son's wife wants to do something, I should be the one to do it!" Wang Ningning said indignantly.
The situation took a turn. The aunties and aunties all stood up for Wang Ningning. "Grandma Can, even if there's no one, you can't fake it!"
Old Lady Zhou was anxious. She persuaded Wang Ningning to calm down and stop thinking about it.
Auntie Huang complained bitterly, "My daughter has swallowed all the grievances for Can. How did the Zhou Family treat her? You found the fake one and helped her to the real one. What's the point of my daughter's sacrifice? "
"In-law, don't be so agitated. I know Ning Ning made a big concession. We're all very grateful …"
"Who doesn't know how to say nice words? Just tell me, how did the Zhou Family deal with this vixen? "Auntie Huang didn't want to let it go easily.
"She looks like a vixen!"
"They said it was a fake marriage. Maybe they've been together for a long time!"
"Sister-in-law, the Zhou Family is a righteous family. We can't tolerate this kind of person!"
"As I said, it's hard to guard against a mistress!"
Mouths were thrown irresponsibly, as if they were throwing out garbage. Wen Liangliang stood in the center of public opinion, being pointed at and ordered around. He wanted to say something, but he was powerless to do so.
With a crack, the porcelain bowl broke into pieces and fell to the ground.
Grandma Zhou panted heavily. "I said she's the real one, so she's the real one. She'll be the one to divide the pork. Who else has any objections? Who do you think Wang Ningning is? Have you registered your marriage with Can? Have you given birth? In the past, you could get divorced after three years of childlessness. I think you're almost there. In the future, this mother and daughter, this mother and daughter … "
Before she could finish, Grandma Zhou fainted.
The house was in a panic. Old Lady Zhou called for help.
Zhou Bocan went back to the company at noon. However, after walking for two hours, he felt that the atmosphere was very depressing. His relatives were sitting in the hall, talking in low voices.
An uncle told him that Grandma Zhou fainted and was resting in the room.
In the room, Grandma Zhou had already opened her eyes. Old Lady Zhou frowned and persuaded her, "Mom, you can't fall out with Wang Ningning. How am I going to explain it to my son?"
Grandma Zhou's chest heaved up and down when she mentioned this woman. "I don't like this woman. She doesn't know the big picture. She fought with me in a cage. I'm so angry."
"Mom, I don't think it's appropriate to let Wen Liangliang divide the pork, let alone those women." Zhou Yuyuan, who was sitting on a stool beside the bed with Zhou Zhongxin, said.
Zhou Bocan was in Grandma Zhou's room. He didn't expect to see Wang Ningning. He had made it clear last time. Why did Wang Ningning still come to the Shing Wong Temple?
Wang Ningning seemed to feel guilty. She lowered her eyelids and didn't dare to look at him.
Zhou Bocan turned around and found Wen Liangliang alone in the corner.
Wen Liangliang's face was full of loneliness. She sat there nervously. She wanted to leave, but she still had to tell Old Lady Zhou that she can't share the pork with her.
"What happened? Why did you suddenly faint? "
A familiar voice came from above. Wen Liangliang raised her head. When she saw Zhou Bocan's face, she was overwhelmed with emotions and her eyes suddenly turned red.
Tears welled up in her eyes. She quickly lowered her head.
Zhou Bocan's eyes darkened. He didn't know what to do.
Old Lady Zhou walked out of the room and called Wen Liangliang into the room. Zhou Bocan followed her in.
Grandma Zhou sat in the wheelchair. She waved at her and squeezed out a sad smile, asking her to come closer.
Wen Liangliang squatted on the floor and looked at her. She held her hands in her palms.
"I'm sorry to have made you suffer." Grandma Zhou said.
Wen Liangliang shook her head.
"This is what happens in our family. You fight and I fight. We are all coveting the account book of this temple. Grandma has nowhere to go. She is surrounded on all sides. She won't live for long. I don't know what will happen after I leave. "
Everyone in the room was deep in thought. Last time, when Zhou Bocan's father refused to inherit and the inheritance fell into Zhou Yuyuan's hands, everyone said that the inheritance system of the eldest son was useless. They should change it to a democratic election and vote to choose the heir. If it wasn't for Grandma Zhou's firm stand and stood her ground, the Zhou Family would have been in chaos.
Grandma Zhou's hand was very big, and her palm was very warm. Wen Liangliang's hand was gently caressed by her. This intimate feeling always reminded Wen Liangliang of his grandmother who had passed away.
"Can't you do me a favor?" Grandma Zhou looked at her with warm eyes.
Wen Liangliang recalled five years ago. At Shan Yueling's wedding, she was molested by Zhou Bocan. The two of them had sex. They seemed like a couple, but they were not. He proposed to her on the road in front of the City God Temple.
At that time, she thought it was child's play. She had just been hurt by four years of love. In the blink of an eye, she was proposed to by a man she had known for three to four days. The situation was illogical.
A few years later, the scene of Zhou Bocan hooking her finger and proposing at the zebra crossing became her deepest memory. Whenever she thought of it, her heart would palpitate. It was probably the most romantic thing she had ever encountered.
She turned her head and looked at Zhou Bocan. He was not bad looking and was smart. In terms of genes, he was a good choice.
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