New ink fragrance in old times

The woman walked in slowly, her eyes wandering around every corner, nodding and praising sincerely:

"This house is so clean and the furniture is neatly arranged. It's really a rare good family."

Zhao Yue'e stood aside, listening to the woman's praise, and said with a smile: "No, no, they are just ordinary household items, not worth mentioning."

Then, the woman went to the backyard and looked at the green plants and neat vegetable garden. She couldn't help but sigh: "This backyard is really a great place. These vegetables are so fresh and beautiful. Sister-in-law, you really know how to live."

Zhao Yue'e followed behind and said modestly, "No, no, it's just some simple food. I can eat the vegetables I grow myself without worry. If you like it, you can bring some back to try."

After visiting the backyard, the woman returned to the front yard and finally came to the kitchen.

At that moment, everyone was sitting around the table, enjoying a simple lunch in a warm and harmonious atmosphere. As soon as the woman entered, she looked around but didn't see Lin Xiya, and she couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Lu Yue was a straightforward person. Seeing the woman staring at them, she couldn't help but ask, "Auntie, what are you doing here? Do you have something to talk to us about? Or do you want to see how our food is? Do you like it?"

The woman was a little embarrassed by Lu Yue's question. She quickly waved her hand and smiled, "Nothing, I was just looking around. Your food looks really good, I'm really envious. Look at the color, aroma and taste, you can tell at a glance that it's cooked with extraordinary skill."

Zhao Yue'e greeted them, "Look, we're all eating. Why don't you join us? Our meals are simple, but they're all home-cooked and taste pretty good. Eating together is more enjoyable when there are more people."

After hearing what Zhao Yue'e said, the woman knew she wouldn't be able to see Lin Xiya today. Since her goal hadn't been achieved, she decided to leave and look for another opportunity later.

So, she declined, "No, sister-in-law, I have something to do today, so I won't disturb you from eating. I'll visit you another day, and then I'll definitely try your cooking."

Zhao Yue'e breathed a sigh of relief, but she still maintained a warm smile on her face: "Okay, take care, and come often when you have time!"

Having said this, he personally saw the woman out and told her to be careful on the road and to come back when she had time.

The woman nodded in agreement, and with a hint of reluctance and helplessness, she hurriedly left the Lin family.

After the woman left in anger, Shen Xin was about to ask Zhao Yue'e about the woman's background and intentions, but was stopped by Zhao Yue'e with a slight gesture.

A subtle hint of vigilance flashed through her eyes, and she quietly walked to the kitchen door and said to those who were still eating:

"Everyone, continue eating. Don't let what just happened affect your mood. Remember, don't open the door to people you don't know in the future."

Shen Xin nodded. The curiosity and worry in her heart had not completely dissipated, but she still chose to obey Zhao Yue'e's arrangement: "I understand, mother."

The atmosphere at the dinner table gradually returned to its former tranquility, and the family continued to enjoy this rare reunion time, as if the previous incident had never happened.

However, at this moment, Lin Xuebao walked in hurriedly from outside, his face showing a mixture of surprise and admiration.

He walked straight to Zhao Yue'e and said in a low and hurried voice, "Mom, you are amazing! I just saw it outside. How did you know that the man didn't leave? You secretly called a few helpers to block people around the yard. I was almost discovered just now."

Zhao Yue'e heard this and smiled faintly. She said, "I, your mother, have experienced more than you have. What storms and waves have I not seen?"

Lu Yue asked curiously: "Mom, can you tell us about it?"

Zhao Yue'e's eyes revealed the calmness and wisdom of someone who had experienced many vicissitudes of life: "I have long seen through the treacherous hearts of people in this world. As soon as that woman entered the room, I saw her eyes flickering and looking around. I knew she had a purpose for coming here, and it was definitely not good intentions."

Shen Xin was listening with great interest and couldn't help but interrupt, "Mom, tell me quickly, how did you discover all this? How come we didn't notice it?"

Zhao Yue'e turned to look at Shen Xin, a hint of tenderness and instruction flashing in her eyes. "Although that woman appeared polite on the surface, her eyes and movements revealed an uneasiness and inquiry that couldn't be deceived. Furthermore, her interest in our family was so obvious, and her purpose was so obvious. I am even more convinced that she must have an ulterior motive for this trip."

After listening to Zhao Yue'e's explanation, Lin Xuebo's eyes flashed with admiration. He praised, "Mom, you are really amazing! If you hadn't noticed it in advance, I'm afraid my sister would be in danger. By the way, Mom, how did you know she would call for help?"

Zhao Yue'e's eyes revealed some wisdom and depth:

"Everyone in this world has different thoughts. Since that woman dared to come alone, she must have something to rely on. She either thought there was no one in our family who could defeat her, or she must have made some preparations. I guess she didn't completely believe what I said just now, thinking that we had someone hiding, so she called for help to confirm, or even wanted to take advantage of the opportunity."

Lu Yue was terrified listening to this, but she was more impressed by Zhao Yue'e: "Mom is really amazing. She let my elder sister hide in advance. I will go and let them out now."

Zhao Yue'e nodded, indicating that Lu Yue could take action.

Then, she turned to Lin Mo, Lin Sizhe, and the others, her expression becoming serious. "Children, you must remember what happened today. Be more careful in the future."

He also instructed Lin Sizhe and Lin Sinan: "Especially you two, don't say anything when you go out. If someone asks about your aunt, just say she went to her great-grandmother's house, okay?"

Lin Sinan and Lin Sizhe both nodded to show that they understood.

Lin Xiya held Tang Lin in her arms, with a barely perceptible nervousness in her steps. Tang Qing held Tang Xin and Tang Shan's hands tightly. The three of them followed Lu Yue closely and walked into the kitchen together.

"Mom, who were those just now?"

Lin Xiya spoke first, with a hint of curiosity and uneasiness in her tone. She kept looking at Tang Lin in her arms, fearing that the shock just now would affect the child.

Tang Lin was in Lin Xiya's arms, and seemed to feel her mother's nervousness. Her little hands tightly grasped Lin Xiya's clothes.

Zhao Yue'e put down the bowl and chopsticks in her hand, sighed softly, and her eyes revealed a bit of complexity: "Those are either from the Tang family, or those brought by your in-laws' sisters."

Lin Xiya frowned slightly, and a sense of foreboding surged in her heart: "Mom, why would they do this?"

Zhao Yue'e walked over to Lin Xiya and patted her shoulder gently, her eyes full of heartache. "Ya'er, things in this world are often much more complicated than we imagine. These people came here, probably to take you and the children back."

Lin Xuebo said angrily: "They dare."

Zhao Yue'e sighed, "Why not? If they can't snatch it away, they'll resort to their old tricks. The elders will kneel down and kowtow, using their seniority to bully your sister and ruin her reputation. They'll make her lose face in the village and eventually force her to return to the Tang family."

After hearing this, Lin Xiya's face turned pale instantly. She hugged Tang Lin tightly, as if she was afraid of losing her: "Mom, how could they do this."

At this time, Lin Wenhong, who had been silent all this time, looked solemn, his eyes full of anger:

"They came here to test our attitude, hoping to resolve this matter without any losses. This is obviously a bad idea from others. They failed to establish a relationship and ended up making enemies. These people are really going too far!"

Lin Xuejin asked Lin Wenhong beside him, "Dad, now that these people have come to our door, we must have a countermeasure. We can't let them bully my sister so unscrupulously."

Lin Xiya took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "Mom, what do you think we should do? We can't just keep hiding from them like this, can we?"

Zhao Yue'e looked at Lin Xiya with distress in her eyes: "Ya'er, don't go out these days. As for those people from the Tang family, as long as they don't come in, we don't have to pay attention to them. They don't dare to force their way in now, so leave the rest to me and your father, understand?"

Lin Wenhong also nodded: "Don't think too much, just live in peace, this matter will be resolved in a few days."

Lin Xiya listened to her family's arrangements and gradually felt confident.

"Dad and Mom, I get it. As long as you are here, I am not afraid anymore."