Back to 1984: I built a chicken farm on a barren mountain.

Hearing Zhang Caifeng finally mention her son Chen Wenfeng, Wang Guizhi breathed a deep sigh of relief and said:

"They're not just classmates, they've always had a good relationship!"

Wang Guizhi's words sent a jolt through Zhang Caifeng's mind, connecting many seemingly unrelated things together:

Chen Wenfeng and Zheng Xuejiao were classmates.

Chen Wenfeng once jumped into the water to save Xiaodouzi.

When watching a movie, Chen Wenfeng bought sunflower seeds for Xiaodouzi.

Today, Chen Wenfeng specially delivered roast chicken.

Chen Wenfeng...

Moreover, Hou Laizi's family isn't well-off; how could they afford to buy meat every day? Could his appearance also be related to Chen Wenfeng? Zhang Caifeng seemed to have grasped the crux of the matter—perhaps this was the key issue. She patted Wang Guizhi and said:

"Guizhi, I have a question for you. Is Hou Laizi working for Wen Feng?"

Wang Guizhi hadn't expected Zhang Caifeng to ask that. Although Hou Laizi had tipped off Chen Wenfeng, she wasn't entirely sure whether Hou Laizi was also registered at Jiming Mountain, so she said:

"Hou Laizi works at a soy sauce factory now, but he's close to Wen Feng. Wen Feng asks him to buy a pound of meat every day so they can eat together at Jiming Mountain in the evening. But don't tell anyone about this."

Wang Guizhi's words confirmed Zhang Caifeng's thoughts, and she slapped her forehead hard, wondering why she hadn't thought of that!

Chen Wenfeng is such a good young man. Although he used to be a bit mischievous, he is really good now, and we know him inside and out.

Chen Shouyi was honest, and Wang Guizhi got along well with him.

Xuejiao won't suffer any grievances or losses after marrying him!

Moreover, when Chen Wenfeng's second uncle, Chen Shouren, was alive, Dali followed Chen Lao Er.

These two kids are a match made in heaven!

It's all that damned Zheng Dali's fault for insisting that Hou Laizi likes Xuejiao. If he hadn't misled us, we might have already thought of Chen Wenfeng as an option for Xuejiao to marry.

Seeing Zhang Caifeng in a daze, Wang Guizhi, unaware of the countless schemes she had already devised, said:

"Caifeng, Feng, what are you daydreaming about? Why are you drooling?"

Feeling embarrassed after being reminded by Wang Guizhi, Zhang Caifeng said:

"I ate too much roast chicken tonight and I'm a little thirsty. I'll go get some water. Look at my brain, I didn't even get you any water when you came over."

Just then, Zheng Dali came in and, seeing his wife say she wanted water, hurriedly went to get the thermos. Zhang Caifeng kicked Zheng Dali hard and cursed:

"It's all your fault for making things worse!"

Zheng Dali looked at Zhang Caifeng innocently and said with a wronged expression:

"What have I done wrong?!"

I'll tell you later.

After saying that, Zhang Caifeng carried two glasses of water into the house.

Zheng Dali didn't dare to interrupt their conversation, but he was inexplicably kicked by his wife, leaving him feeling innocent and speechless.

The two sisters sat cross-legged on the kang (a heated brick bed) and started talking again, breaking the ice. After that, the conversation became much simpler.

Wang Guizhi: Caifeng, what do you think of our Wenfeng?

Zhang Caifeng: Of course it's good.

Wang Guizhi: Do you find it acceptable?

Zhang Caifeng: Yes, I like it.

Wang Guizhi: What if I became your son-in-law?

Zhang Caifeng: That's great. Our two families are even closer now.

Wang Guizhi: I don't think Dali would have a different opinion.

Zhang Caifeng: He dares? I'll kick him to death!

Wang Guizhi: So how did it get decided?

Zhang Caifeng: It's settled, it's settled. I'll find someone to pick a date later.

Wang Guizhi: There's no need to be in such a hurry.

Zhang Caifeng: How could I not be anxious?

Wang Guizhi: Actually, there's no use in us being anxious; we have to look after the children.

Zhang Caifeng: You're right. Neither of our families are old-fashioned. Dali and I were in a free-love relationship.

Wang Guizhi: This is my opinion. I'll go back and talk to Shouyi, and you and Dali will discuss it. The four of us will decide on this matter and let the two children develop gradually.

Zhang Caifeng: That's for the best. You don't know how clueless my Xuejiao is about this. She's nothing like her mother was back in the day...

Wang Guizhi: Haha, not as crazy as you were back then, right? Back then, your family called you a crazy girl...

Zhang Caifeng: A true hero, no, a true woman, doesn't dwell on past glories. How come these children are getting worse with each generation?

Wang Guizhi: Is it because you're too domineering at home? Both Dali and Xuejiao are afraid of you! Oh, and there's something else. Let's not tell anyone about these two kids' situation yet. Let them develop their own relationship and make it public themselves. I heard Qin Xiaofen has other things going on...

Zhang Caifeng: What's wrong with Qin Xiaofen?

Wang Guizhi: It's hard to say for sure right now, but anyway, they didn't have good intentions. That's what I heard Wen Feng say...

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After Wang Guizhi left, Zheng Dali shuffled into the house. Seeing that Zhang Caifeng wasn't angry but rather seemed quite happy, he tentatively said:

"Honey, what did you do to upset you just now?"

Zhang Caifeng was about to explode, but remembering Wang Guizhi's comment that she was too domineering, she restrained herself and said:

"It's all over now, let's move on."

"Oh, that's good, that's good."

"Oh, right, I have something to tell you." Seeing Zheng Dali so submissive in front of her, Zhang Caifeng couldn't help but reflect on herself; perhaps she really was too assertive. She continued:

"Lu Xiaofen, Han Laosi's female secretary from now on..."

"Qin Xiaofen," Zheng Dali prompted.

"Yes, Qin Xiaofen, if she comes to you again and talks to you about Xuejiao, just listen, don't argue with her, and don't agree to anything she says."

Zheng Dali noticed that Zhang Caifeng's words had suddenly changed, and not knowing what she was thinking, he asked:

"Wife, I don't quite understand what you mean."

"What I mean is that Xuejiao's affairs are none of her business. I know what I'm doing."

"But since I don't want her to interfere, I can just tell her directly."

"Idiot, just tell her directly, if she's given up, why would she come back to buy meat? Neither agree nor disagree, just keep her hanging on like this."

"But she's still thinking of coming to your house to talk!"

"Let her come, I'll go with her. No, wait, if she really insists on coming, just keep her waiting a few times, saying I've gone back to my parents' house."

"Okay. Got it."

Zheng Dali agreed, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Zhang Caifeng then said:

"If she insists on coming, then let her come."

"knew!"

Zheng Dali seemed to understand, but if you asked him if he really understood, he would probably be doubtful in his heart. What was this woman up to?

When Wang Guizhi returned home, it was already completely dark. Chen Wenfeng, still preoccupied with the matter, stood at the door several times, peering out.

Seeing Wang Guizhi walking over excitedly from afar, Chen Wenfeng knew that things had succeeded.

Wang Guizhi said to Chen Wenfeng, who was waiting at the door:

"Let's go inside and talk!"

After entering the house, Wang Guizhi told Chen Wenfeng about her agreement with Zhang Caifeng. Chen Wenfeng couldn't help but give his mother a thumbs up and said:

"Mom, you did a great job!"

"Of course, with an old general on the field, one is worth two."

Chen Wenfeng suddenly thought of something and said:

"Mom, you told her such details. If Han Laosi finds out that Hou Laizi is following me, we'll be in trouble."

"Don't worry," Wang Guizhi said.

"Zhang Caifeng may seem carefree, but she's a woman who keeps things to herself. She'll keep a lot of things to herself, and I reckon she won't even tell Zheng Dali."

"That's good!"

"Hey Wenfeng, why is the loudspeaker broadcasting again so late? It sounds like they're calling for you."