Chapter 1321: Delivering New Year’s Goods

Anyway, no matter what, She doesn’t dare to show it. She can only harbor resentment in her heart. Li Manjiang received many congratulations, even his boss Zhao Hongsheng smiled and congratulated him.

"Manjiang, your speed is quite fast!"

The discord between them is known to many. But on the surface, they still act like there’s no disagreement.

"Thank you, leader. I just learned about it yesterday." He didn’t say anything else.

"I sincerely congratulate you. You know, I’ve been married for more than a year, but there’s still no sign, I’m anxious."

Li Manjiang only smiled, he couldn’t respond to that.

They parted ways, both feeling uncomfortable inside. Zhao Hongsheng liked Chen Fengying from the start, believing he had great conditions, yet she chose Li Manjiang, who was inferior in every way.

Sometimes a man has to uphold his pride, so he continually approached her in private.

A woman couldn’t resist the temptation of money and material things, didn’t she obediently follow him?

Today the news came. Li Manjiang is soon to be a father. This news came from the leadership. It wouldn’t be false.

Why is it that after more than a year of marriage, there’s no child? After marrying her, he didn’t find Chen Fengying particularly good. Now, he even feels disdain for her inside.

But the child still needs to be born; otherwise, it would be disgraceful.

In Li Manjiang’s heart, he feels even more uncomfortable. Who Zhao Hongsheng truly is, no one knows better than him. Hearing him say congratulations makes him feel nauseated.

Ever since Xiao Li heard the news, she started preparing delicious meals for Meng Lin in different ways.

During her pregnancy, she was poor and couldn’t eat anything. At that time, she thought, when her daughter or daughter-in-law gets pregnant, she will ensure they eat whatever they wish.

"Mom, eating the same as everyone is fine, I really don’t have cravings. When I do, I’ll certainly let you know."

Wang Menglin felt very embarrassed, not needing to work, and her meals were different from the other family members when they ate at the same table, which made her feel very uneasy.

"I’ll make it for you, just eat it. Meng Lin, a woman can enjoy during this time."

Seeing her satisfied little brother Cheng Lin, Wang Menglin felt much more at ease.

Tao YanZhen genuinely envied her cousin. Apart from lacking passionate love, marrying into such a family meant having warm kinship.

"Dad, should we go fishing now?"

"We still need to wait a few days, don’t go by yourself any of you.

I have arranged with Cun Shan uncle, the day after tomorrow, the whole village will go."

"Dad, can we go too?"

"You can, but I’m not sure if you will have time off."

Now the few became dispirited. Yes, will they get time off?

Cheng Lin continued eating. "Won’t it be fine if we discuss it with the teacher tomorrow?"

"You’ll go talk?"

"I will, if it’s me, what’s there to be afraid of?"

They hadn’t finished eating when they heard someone greeting outside.

Changhe put down his bowl and chopsticks and went out. He led Yang Zhongyi, who carried two bags, inside.

"Mr. Yang, you haven’t eaten yet, right? Hurry and sit down."

Xiao Li also stood up to make a meal for Yang Zhongyi.

"Village Chief Li, no need, I’ve already had a meal."

"You had breakfast before coming. Since you’re visiting my home today, you’re not a leader, just a guest."

Tao Chunhe also smiled and urged him, "Sit down and eat together."

In the end, Yang Zhongyi sat down and ate with everyone.

He knew Wei Kaiyun and the others went to the Capital. So he came over to deliver meat to the Tao Family Brothers and Sisters. This wasn’t domestic pork, it was wild boar he hunted from the mountain.

After eating, Yang Zhongyi left ten pounds of pork. How could Li Yungui accept it? But Yang Zhongyi was very determined.

He went back with Tao Chunhe. Tao YanZhen didn’t leave, instead she lay down with her cousin.

"Xiao Zhen, is he really not acceptable?"

"No, brother called grandpa on the phone, grandpa agreed to Yang Jiu Long’s proposal. But he also gave me two years.

If I find my happiness within these two years, then he’ll fulfill me, if not, then I’ll be with Yang Zhongyi."

"Xiao Zhen?"

"Cousin, I’m okay. Yang Zhongyi is just Yang Zhongyi, since grandpa agreed, he must have his reasons.

Besides, can I really find my happiness in these two years? Better to obey the family, this way it’s good for the Tao Family too."

"Xiao Zhen, you’re sacrificing too much."

"How could it be? I don’t feel like I’m sacrificing. Cousin, don’t overthink it."

"But if so, you won’t be happy."

"Cousin, are you happy? I know Li Manjiang doesn’t deserve you. Yet you chose him, you said it yourself, feelings will slowly blossom later."

Wang Menglin felt heartfelt pain for her cousin. She was different from herself. Though appearing aloof, she longed for kinship, but Xiao Zhen was different. She genuinely could sacrifice everything for her family. Even after marriage, to want her to cultivate feelings seems tough.

"So, it means you still have two years?"

"Yes, that’s what it means. In truth, it doesn’t matter to me. I can see Yang Zhongyi also doesn’t like me. The outcome is still unknown."

"Xiao Zhen, don’t waste these two years."

"Hmm, let’s talk about it then. Right now, I have no thoughts. As you know, I simply overlook that group of educated youths."

"Xiao Zhen, they got married, Chaoyang attended the ceremony. Over there, someone helped them get marriage certificates."

"I knew it. Cousin, rest assured, I, Tao YanZhen, will never stoop to such lowly deeds.

Alright, let’s not discuss these vexing matters anymore.

Cousin, you’ve got great vision, with such a mother-in-law, even if the man is unworthy, it’s fine."

"Hehe, you’re right, my mother-in-law is indeed good. Just look at how she treats my uncle’s children."

"Yes, she’s a good person."

"Xiao Zhen, what do you think of Chaoyang? Would being with Chaoyang be good for you?"

Tao YanZhen laughed, "Cousin, what virtue and ability does the Li Family have to marry both of us sisters? Your marriage is favorable, partly because Li Manjiang is a soldier.

From a very young age, I knew I couldn’t decide my marriage."

"Xiao Zhen, you’re too rational, it’s not good."

"Hehe, that’s just my personality."

"You’re shouldering the burden yourself."

"What else can I do? This generation, it’s just the three of us, should we really let brother fight alone?"

"I’m too selfish."

"Cousin, you’re misunderstanding, since grandpa and Dad agreed to your marriage, they’ll definitely support Li Manjiang. Then, he’ll be an asset to the Tao Family too."