Divorcing your wife might feel good for a moment, but seeing me make money will make you regret it f

Xu Jian glanced at Xu Qing's expression and, seeing that she didn't seem angry, breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Little sister, if I told you that I've fallen in love with a widow, would you support me...?"

After speaking, Xu Jian nervously rubbed his hands together, staring expectantly at Xu Qing.

Xu Qing said with a laugh, "It's your freedom to like whoever you want. Does it mean you won't like them just because I don't support them?"

Xu Jian was afraid that Xu Qingzhen would disapprove, so he hurriedly explained, "She's a very nice person, and you know her too."

Xu Qing realized that her silly older brother was probably with Hui Niang just now.

I wonder how far their relationship has progressed?

Seeing Xu Jian's anxious look, Xu Qing felt like teasing him and deliberately said:

"I know her? Could it be Widow Wang from the village? Brother, I don't agree. Although she's a very nice person."

But she's over forty, almost a grandmother. Why don't you find someone younger?

Xu Jian looked as if he had been struck by lightning, wanting to speak but not daring to, which made Xu Qing burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, big brother, come and help me with some work, I'm waiting to use it."

Xu Qing handed the bowl of cream to Xu Jian.

"Keep stirring with chopsticks until the volume doubles."

While working, Xu Jian looked at Xu Qing with resentment, and finally couldn't help but explain, "It's not Widow Wang from the village."

Xu Qing: "Who is that? She's the only widow in our village?"

After hesitating for a long time, Xu Jian finally made up his mind: "We still have one at home."

Seeing that he was finally willing to talk about it, Xu Qing was overjoyed and, in a gossipy manner, asked:

"Hui Niang? You like Hui Niang? Could it be that you were with Hui Niang just now?"

"It was Hui Niang, but I was just bringing her medicine, not what you think."

Xu Jian hurriedly explained, "She twisted her ankle when I was moving the milk tea today, so I brought her some medicinal wine to help with blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Who knew you would call me just then."

Xu Jian was strong and quick; he whipped the cream in the time it took to speak.

Xu Qing took out a long bamboo strip that she had prepared beforehand to use as a frost scraper and began making the fruit cake.

Xu Jian waited for a long time, but Xu Qing didn't speak. He asked again, "Little sister, do you disagree with me and Hui Niang?"

It was Xu Qing's first time making a cake, and she was so focused that she didn't dare to breathe too loudly.

After carefully placing the first layer of fruit inside and covering it with the cake base, she answered, "Does Hui Niang know that you like her?"

Xu Jian started scratching his head again: "I haven't told her yet, I'm afraid you all won't agree."

Xu Qing sandwiched fruit between both cakes, then simply spread cream evenly on the surface and added some small flowers for decoration.

In order to concentrate on making the cake, Xu Qing put down what she was doing and prepared to finish her sentence at once.

“My mother and I both agree that as long as Hui Niang agrees, you can marry her into the family in a grand and glorious way.”

Happiness came so suddenly that Xu Jian didn't react for a moment.

Just as Xu Qing had begun to carefully apply face cream, Xu Jian let out a loud "Aww!"

Startled, Xu Qing tilted the bamboo stick she was using to spread the cream, scraping the area she had just applied into a mess.

The cake almost fell to the ground.

"Xu! Jian!"

Xu Qing roared in anger.

"you……"

Before Xu Qing could finish speaking, Xu Jian gave her a bear hug, burying her face tightly in his strong chest.

Xu Qing couldn't make a sound and felt like she couldn't breathe. She kept patting Xu Jian's arm with both hands.

"Thank you, little sister, you're so kind to me! I'm so happy to have your support!"

After saying that, he released Xu Qing.

"I'm sorry, little sister, I was too excited and couldn't control myself. I will definitely be more careful in the future."

Although she's my younger sister, there's a difference between men and women, so I still need to be mindful of the distance.

Xu Qing was speechless. She waved her hand, telling Xu Jian to get lost and not delay her from making the cake.

It's almost lunchtime, so I need to get it ready before then.

Xu Jianmei left the kitchen with a smug look on his face, thinking to himself that he would confess his feelings to Hui Niang that night.

At lunchtime, the whole family sat around in the courtyard, but the folding wooden table used for setting up the stall could no longer accommodate so many people.

The carpenter studied the principles of folding wooden tables and made a large folding round table for Xu Qing.

Dr. Qian and Madam Wen chatted about everyday things, while Qian Baizhi sat somewhat reservedly to the side.

Hui Niang and Xu Jian helped serve the dishes one after the other. The two birthday children also wanted to help, but Xu Qing told them to just sit quietly today.

After all the dishes were served, Xu Qing said to the two children, "Close your eyes, Mom has a surprise for you."

The two little girls obediently closed their eyes.

Xu Qing brought out the cakes; both children received strawberry cakes.

The white cream exudes a sweet, milky aroma, while the bright red strawberries have a rich fruity fragrance.

Xu Qing even bought two thin red candles and stuck them on the cake.

"Okay, you can open your eyes now."

"Wow! What is this? Mom, it looks so pretty!"

The two little girls said in unison, their voices full of surprise.

Xu Qing took out the birthday gifts she had prepared in advance: "The earrings are for the baby, and the bracelet is for Zhenzhen. Come on, let Mom put them on you."

After putting them on, Xu Baobao immediately stretched her head in front of Wen Shi: "Grandma, do you think my earrings are nice?"

"Beautiful, beautiful! These earrings match your new dress perfectly, they're both pink. Grandma also has a gift for my sweet granddaughter."

As she spoke, Ms. Wen took out two embroidered pouches, one for Bao Bao and one for Zhen Zhen.

"Thank you, Grandma!"

Xu Jian and Xu Gong were more direct; both of them gave 200 coins.

The one-armed beggar bought two of the children's favorite snacks.

Zhou Chenggong took out a portrait he had meticulously drawn and unfolded it triumphantly:

"Well, baby, tell me if the drawing is good or not, doesn't it look like you?"

Everyone burst into laughter because Xu Baobao in the portrait had her mouth stuffed full and was holding a chicken leg in one hand.

The moment Xu Baobao saw the portrait, she pounced on it and cried out, "You bastard, how could you paint something like this!"

Zhou Chenggong was so frightened that he hid all over the yard, and said in confusion:

"I think it's very cute. The baby girl looks so delicious when she eats, it makes people's appetites so good, so I drew it."

I hope you'll look at this sometime when you're feeling down and can't eat; maybe it'll give you an appetite!

Because Xu Gong had only called Qian Baizhi at the last minute, she hadn't prepared a gift and said somewhat shyly:

"I'm sorry, baby, Zhenzhen, I came in a hurry, so I'm sorry to have to make it up to you this year. I'll make it up to you next year."

As he spoke, he handed over two small purses.

Xu Jian and Xu Gong gave 200 coins, and Qian Baizhi, not wanting to stand out too much, also gave 200 coins to the two girls.

Xu Baobao said sweetly, "I'm not wronged at all, Auntie. Let me tell you a secret, actually Zhenzhen and I would prefer you to give us the money directly."

The words "aunt" made Qian Baizhi blush.

Xu Gong quickly covered Xu Baobao's mouth: "Don't shout."

Ms. Wen pretended to be angry and said, "So you two don't like Grandma's purse? If you don't like it, give it back to me, or I'll give it to someone else."

Xu Baobao quickly grabbed Wen's arm and shook it back and forth:

"No, no, Grandma, I was just trying to make my aunt happy!"

Xu Baobao livened up the atmosphere at the table like a lively little rascal, while Xu Zhenzhen sat quietly beside her, her eyes filled with a happy smile.

He kept touching the bracelet on his right hand with his left hand.

"Alright, alright, baby and Zhenzhen, close your eyes and make a wish. After you make your wish, blow out the candles, and then we can start eating the cake."

Looking at the warm atmosphere in the courtyard, Xu Zhenzhen silently thought to herself:

"If wishing really works, I hope to be with my mother and family forever, and never be separated from them for the rest of my life."