This lesbian is too good at talking! I can't afford to offend her!

Chapter 173 Chen Aidan and Chen Jiaxing Return Home for the New Year

Chen Shuning seemed to have discovered some shameful secret and asked in an ambiguous manner, "Is she interested in Xu Zhiqing?"

"I think so too." Wang Na echoed, "I've seen her talking to Xu Qingshan at least five times..."

Ma Lanzhi said calmly, "Don't worry, Xu Qingshan doesn't like her."

The cafeteria was filled with noise, and Chen Shuning's voice was drowned out. He couldn't discuss the topic loudly, so he just kept his mouth shut.

There were piles of cabbages and potatoes on the ground.

Jiang Lichun was working with everyone. She was much better than Wei Chunhong. She worked efficiently and was not afraid of getting tired.

While working, she would ask about everything in the village, including the gossip of the neighbors and who needed help. There was nothing she didn't know.

Lin Juan was cutting cabbage when she saw Chen Shuning and shouted, "Shuning, come over and help~"

Chen Shuning pulled Wang Na and Ma Lanzhi over.

Lin Juan smiled and said, "There are too many dishes to prepare today, and we can't handle it all. Luckily you guys are here~"

"I peel potatoes."

"I wash the vegetables~"

Chen Shuning picked up the kitchen knife on the chopping board and consciously picked up a cabbage and started cutting it.

Seeing Chen Shuning coming, Jiang Lichun said enthusiastically, "Shuning, why didn't your mother come? I heard from Jiawang that your third uncle is coming back today."

"Auntie, my mom is at home cleaning the house~" Chen Shuning said sweetly, "Tomorrow is the first day of the new year, and my eldest brother and his wife are coming home to celebrate the New Year. My third uncle is coming back too!"

Thinking of her mother's instructions before leaving, Chen Shuning said obediently, "Auntie, since today is such a nice day, can I have my third uncle and my brother and sister-in-law come over to join in the fun?"

Jiang Lichun agreed with a smile: "Why not? If your grandfather hadn't taken everyone into the mountains, we wouldn't have been able to eat pork!

Come on, let them all come over. We are all from the same village, there is no need to be so distant. Don’t you all agree?

"Yes~ Shuning, ask your third uncle to come over~"

"He hasn't been back for several years, right? I wonder what he's become now..."

"Shuning, what is your third uncle's position in the army? Did he get promoted again?"

Chen Shuning smiled, turned a blind eye, and changed the subject: "I don't know about this... But, no matter how high an official is, he still serves the people.

Auntie, it's almost the first month of the lunar year. Have you arranged the work for our village next year?"

"Not yet." Jiang Lichun put the peeled potatoes into the bowl and frowned. "The village will soon decide on a primary school teacher, but we haven't decided on anything else yet."

"Who is it?" Wang Erxiu asked excitedly, "Director, who did the elementary school teacher choose?"

Jiang Lichun didn't hide it and said frankly: "It's the educated youth from our village, Li Shengli~"

"Oh——" Wang Erxiu said: "So it's him~"

Li Shengli was not conspicuous among the educated youth. Even though he had been there for several years, the villagers' understanding of him was still superficial.

When a primary school was recruiting teachers, Wang Erxiu guessed everyone, but he never expected that the person he chose in the end would be Li Shengli.

Zhao Yanhong felt a little unhappy when she saw Wang Erxiu's reaction. She said with a sullen face, "Comrade Li Shengli is quite educated! Moreover, he has patience and will definitely be able to educate the children well."

Li Hongzao looked up at Wang Erxiu and agreed, "Yes, Comrade Li Shengli is quite steady. I also think he will become an excellent people's teacher."

Chen Shuning glanced at several people, then turned to look at Ma Lanzhi. Ma Lanzhi smiled back at her without saying a word.

Jiang Lichun smiled and said, "Comrade Li Shengli has passed all the tests to become a teacher. We believe he can do a good job!"

After saying that, Jiang Lichun looked at Wang Erxiu meaningfully. She didn't want to hear the rumors that the villagers of Chenjia Village and the educated youth were not on good terms.

Anything that affects collective unity should be nipped in the bud.

Chen Xue saw the displeasure in Jiang Lichun's eyes and didn't want to embarrass Wang Erxiu, so she asked with a smile, "Didn't they say that Comrade Liu Gui and Comrade Han Mei were getting married today? Why didn't I see them?"

Jiang Lichun then backtracked, "Yeah, why don't I see them? Are they buying wedding candy?"

Xing Fangcao lingered outside for a long time, until only the men were left outside, then she sneaked in.

As soon as she entered the room, she heard Wang Na calling her, "Comrade Xing Fangcao, aren't you good friends with Comrade Han Mei? What are she and Liu Gui doing? Why haven't they come yet?"

All eyes were focused on Xing Fangcao. Xing Fangcao, who had originally wanted to keep a low profile, cursed Wang Na in her heart.

Seeing everyone's eager gaze, she couldn't pretend she didn't hear it, so she could only bite the bullet and say, "I, I'm not sure about this either..."

However, when I came out, they were both packing up their new house. I guess they’ll be here soon!

Jiang Lichun looked up at the cafeteria and said loudly, "It's been a while since we had a wedding in our village. How about taking this opportunity to clean up the cafeteria?"

Xing Fangcao lowered her head, a trace of hatred flashed in her eyes, then she raised her head and pretended to be kind, smiling and said, "No need to go through so much trouble.

Director Jiang, from what I heard from Han Mei, she's not planning a big wedding, just cleaning up the new house. You know, she's quite frugal."

Han Mei's purpose of not having a grand wedding was to save money. If she knew that the opportunity to save money and have a lively wedding was ruined by Xing Fangcao, she would definitely hate her to death.

However, Xing Fangcao didn't care whether Han Mei hated her or not. She just wanted to disgust Han Mei and let her know what it felt like to be stabbed in the back by a friend.

Jiang Lichun nodded and sighed, "Comrade Han Mei is indeed very conscious and is not willing to spend lavishly on her wedding."

Chen Shuning's back was to the group, his shoulders shaking with laughter. To put it nicely, he was highly conscious; to put it bluntly, he was stingy. Director Jiang's speech was becoming increasingly sophisticated.

After everyone had packed up the dishes, the man came in carrying some pork.

The leader turned out to be Chen Shuning’s third uncle - Chen Aidang!

Chen Shuning shouted happily: "Uncle San, you're back? I estimated you would be home by noon~"

When Chen Aidang saw Chen Shuning, he put the pork in his hand on the table and ran over to say happily, "I was wondering why I didn't see you outside just now~

After all this fuss, why are you here? Shuning, come and let Third Uncle see you~"

Chen Shuning walked over confidently, stood in front of Chen Aidang, and turned around.

Chen Aiguo said with a smile: "She's really grown up! If I met her outside, I wouldn't even recognize her!"

Chen Shuning asked with a smile: "Uncle San, you haven't told me yet, why did you come back so soon?"

Chen Jiaxing walked in carrying a pork leg. Upon hearing Chen Shuning's words, he said, "Hey~ We came back on the factory bus. If we had waited for the bus, we might not have been able to get on today."

Chen Aidang echoed, "This time, thanks to your eldest brother arranging with the factory driver in advance, we were able to get a ride back. Otherwise, we might not even be able to get home by evening."

"Is that so? Big brother, don't forget to thank me when you get back."

Chen Shuning looked towards the door, but didn't see his brother. He asked, "Uncle San, didn't you say Jiahe was coming back with you? Where is he?"

"Sister—I'm coming—"