Country Love: Xie Dajiao, 37, is pregnant!

After discussing the car, Wang Dana looked at the reliable and steady Lin Chen in front of him, finding him increasingly endearing. He then glanced at his son, sighed, and made a suggestion:

"Xiao Chen, to be honest, your house in the countryside is nice, but it's a bit out of the way, making it inconvenient for everything."

"Don't stay here anymore. Pack your things and come home with me. The three of us can live together. My house is big, has all the amenities, and is much better than the ones in the village."

Lin Chen shook his head upon hearing this and said seriously:

"Grandpa, I know you miss me, but I can't leave."

"I've made up my mind. I'll go back to my village to observe five years of mourning. Alas, the saying 'the child wishes to care for his parents, but they are no longer there' has always weighed on my mind. I'll stay in my hometown for these five years, guarding the old house, cherishing my parents' memories, reflecting on my life, cultivating my character, and getting myself into the best possible state!"

"Within five years, I will not go out, start a business, or do anything. I will just live a peaceful life in the village. And don't worry, Uncle, I have saved up five million yuan in savings over the years. My family background is enough for me to live a life without worrying about money. You don't need to feel that I am not doing well."

After hearing these words, Wang Dana finally gave up the idea of ​​taking him away. He was filled with emotion and nodded repeatedly in admiration.

"Good child, such a good child, so filial and sensible! Your father in heaven can rest in peace!"

As he spoke, he turned and began to lecture Wang Musheng:

"You should learn from your younger brother! Look at his filial piety. He's ten years younger than you, but much more mature. And look at yourself, always so impulsive and rash!"

Wang Musheng nodded obediently and said seriously:

"Dad, I've remembered this. When you pass away, I'll observe five years of mourning for you!"

Wang Dana was so choked up that he almost died of anger, and he pointed at him for a long time without being able to speak.

Lin Chen sat beside them, watching the two lovable father and son, and couldn't help but lower his head and laugh.

Inside the house, the three of them were chatting away, one after another. Lin Chen looked at Wang Dana, who was sitting cross-legged on the kang (a heated brick bed) with a loving expression, and felt particularly at ease. He smiled and invited Wang Dana to stay for a meal.

"Grandpa, don't leave today. Just eat at my house. It's not easy for the three of us to see each other, so let's sit down and have a couple of drinks."

Wang Dana immediately laughed, waving his hand with exceptional delight:

"Absolutely! You can chase me away, but I won't leave. I have to have a drink tonight, no matter what. I have to drink my fill. You can leave your older brother to drive me home tonight."

Wang Dana casually reminded him:

"No need for fancy dishes, we can't afford to eat that much anymore. We country folk just eat what we like, something simple is fine: peanuts, vegetables with dipping sauce, a simple home-style stew, just a simple bite."

Lin Chen smiled and agreed:

"Okay, whatever you say, let's just have something simple to eat."

Just as the two were finalizing their dinner plans, the door was pushed open, followed by light footsteps, and Xie Dajiao walked in.

She saw that Lin's relative had arrived and thought she would come over to ask if there was anything she could help with.

Wang Dana glanced up unintentionally and caught sight of Xie Dajiao entering the room; his eyes immediately widened.

Having lived most of his life and traveled far and wide, meeting countless people, he found the woman before him to be exceptionally beautiful. Her complexion had improved dramatically after being nourished by Lin Chen, and she possessed the unique, simple charm of a village woman. The more he looked at her, the more attractive she became.

Without even blinking, he quickly turned to Lin Chen and asked, his tone subtly softening:

"Xiao Chen, who is this?"

Seeing this, Lin Chen was both amused and exasperated. He immediately saw through the man's thoughts and quickly explained:

"This is Xie Dajiao, the owner of Dajiao Grocery Store in our village. She has some urgent family matters to attend to, so she and her niece are staying at my house for the next two days."

Upon hearing that he was living alone temporarily, Wang Dana immediately perked up and subconsciously reached out to unbutton the top two buttons of his shirt collar, instantly revealing a thick, shiny gold chain around his neck that was particularly eye-catching.

"Why is it suddenly so hot..."

Wang Musheng, munching on a cantaloupe beside him, mumbled something indistinctly:

"It's so hot, and we can't even turn on the air conditioning!"

While pretending to fan himself to cool down, Wang Dana casually raised his hand to take off the gold watch on his wrist, pinched the dial with his fingertips, and pretended to look down at the time, deliberately showing off.

Wang Musheng, sitting on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), watched the whole thing with a speechless expression. He knew perfectly well that his father's old habit had relapsed.

After putting on an act, Wang Dana immediately struck up a conversation with Xie Dajiao with a particularly enthusiastic tone:

"You're the big-footed boss lady, right? You look great, your business must be doing well. You look so young, only thirty this year?"

Xie Dajiao smiled broadly at his praise and readily replied:

"Oh, brother, you're so good with words! What do you mean thirty? I'm thirty-seven, I'm old!"

"Thirty-seven?"

Wang Dana's eyes lit up instantly, and he became even more energetic, quickly asking:

"Where's the man in your family? Isn't he home with you?"

Wang Musheng tugged at Wang Dana and whispered in his ear:

"That's enough, he's only two years older than me, what are you doing..."

Wang Dana glared at him and pushed him aside.

The question was somewhat abrupt, and Lin Chen, fearing that the question would become increasingly outrageous, quickly smiled and interjected to defuse the situation:

"Grandpa, don't ask such unfounded questions. My aunt's husband works on construction projects; he's a contractor and he's always away working to earn money."

A single, simple sentence instantly extinguished Wang Dana's enthusiasm.

Upon learning that the woman was taken, Wang Dana's interest immediately vanished, and he quickly buttoned his shirt back up. What was there to show off when the woman wasn't divorced?

Xie Dajiao left after sitting for a while. The shop couldn't be left unattended for too long. Lin Chen was just about to study the dishes when Wang Dana's phone suddenly rang.

He picked up his phone, glanced at the number, raised an eyebrow, answered the call, and spoke with a hint of impatience:

"Feed?"

After hearing what was said on the other end of the phone, Wang Dana's expression changed slightly.

"Oh, I know, it's about the contract, right? No, I can't go back today. I'm having dinner at my nephew's house. We finally get to see each other, and we were just about to have a drink!"

"They're waiting to sign the papers? They're in a hurry to leave? Talk to them nicely and see if it can be postponed to tomorrow. I haven't seen my nephew for years, and we're finally reunited."

After a two-second pause, he sighed helplessly, his tone conciliatory:

"Okay, okay, I got it. I'll head back as soon as possible."

After hurriedly hanging up the phone, Wang Dana put down his phone with a regretful expression and gave Lin Chen a wry smile:

"Oh, Xiao Chen, this whole thing is just making things worse for me. There's been a problem with the contract at the company, and the other party is waiting to sign it. I really can't eat now."

Seeing this, Lin Chen didn't try to stop him, and nodded understandingly with a smile:

"It's alright, sir. Business is important, and we can't let it interfere with our business. We can have the meal anytime. I'm not leaving anyway."

"Go back and do your work first. Don't worry about me. Come over anytime you're done with your work. We'll have plenty of time to drink and chat."

Wang Dana nodded repeatedly:

"Good child, so sensible. You stay home and rest. Grandpa will definitely come to see you once he's done with his work these next couple of days!"

Without further delay, he got up, put on his shoes, and prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Wang Musheng hadn't forgotten about his life's most important matter. He leaned close to Lin Chen and earnestly gave him some advice, speaking slowly and deliberately with a thick lisp:

"Brother, don't forget what you promised me. Keep an eye out for me. I'm thirty-five this year, not getting any younger. Finding a girlfriend isn't easy, so you'd better put in a good effort!"

Lin Chen was amused by him and nodded readily in agreement:

"Don't worry, brother, I won't forget. I'll definitely help you look for it."

After exchanging a few words, the father and son hurriedly drove away from the village.

The sound of the Mercedes-Benz engine gradually faded away, and just as the courtyard quieted down, footsteps sounded at the door.

Wang Xiaomeng walked in with a big smile on her face and light steps, her joy barely concealed in her eyes.

Lin Chen looked up at her smiling face and couldn't help but tease her:

"Why are you so happy? Did you eat honey? Your mouth is agape."

Wang Xiaomeng gave him a reproachful look, then smiled and shared the good news:

"Brother Chen, I really have some good news!"

"I showed the tofu sample made with our improved electric mill to Wang Bing, and he was extremely satisfied. He signed a long-term supply contract with me on the spot, so we won't have to worry about selling our tofu anymore!"

As she spoke, she pulled out a brand new phone and waved it:

"I also bought a new phone. It will be easier to contact you in the future, and you won't have to travel a long way to send messages anymore. You can save my number in your phone. If you need anything or need any help in the future, just call me anytime."

Seeing the light in her eyes, Lin Chen was happy for her and nodded with a smile:

"That's great news! Congratulations, Xiao Meng! Now your tofu shop is completely stable. You've taken the first step, and you're sure to grow it into a big and successful business in the future."

"Um!"

Wang Xiaomeng nodded vigorously:

"I came here specifically to share the good news with you, and I wanted to spend some time with you."

Seeing her excited expression, Lin Chen greeted her with a smile:

"Okay, let's go inside and watch a movie to relax."

After the two went inside, they chose a movie and watched it quietly...

As dusk approached and the movie was about to end, Wang Xiaomeng glanced at the floor outside and saw a lot of fresh vegetables on the cutting board, guessing that Lin Chen still hadn't had dinner.

She was worried about Lin Chen, fearing he might skimp on dinner, so she took the initiative to speak:

"Brother Chen, you haven't cooked dinner yet. I see you've prepared all the ingredients. Let me cook for you. I'm quick, it'll be ready in no time."

Lin Chen waved his hand and said:

"Don't bother Xiaomeng. You finally got a day off. Xiaomei and the other girl should be back soon. Let them do it. You can rest."

But Wang Xiaomeng went straight to the outer room, rolled up her sleeves, and started washing and preparing vegetables at the stove, her tone very natural:

"It's nothing, it's just something I do, not tiring. I'll do a little more and bring them all out so we can have a simple dinner without waiting for anyone else."

She worked quickly and efficiently, picking, washing, and chopping the vegetables in one go. In no time, she had skillfully cooked four home-style dishes, all of which looked, smelled, and tasted delicious.

The dishes had just been served when Xie Xiaomei's voice came from the courtyard.