After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

Of these invitations, the one whose status one should go to first is undoubtedly the county magistrate's wife. However, the dates set by each family are different. The county magistrate's wife's invitation is five days later, but Madam Zhang's invitation is the day after tomorrow.

Speaking of which, Madam Zhang and Lin Hao are quite destined to meet, since Madam Zhang gained a goddaughter at Lin Hao's banquet.

Moreover, Lin Hao quite liked her personality.

Therefore, she will definitely keep this appointment.

On the day of the banquet, as soon as Lin Hao saw Madam Zhang, the latter affectionately took her hand and said, "You've arrived! It's been so long! You look much better!"

Lin Hao replied with a smile, "Maybe it's because the air is so fresh on the estate, it's good for people!"

Madam Zhang exclaimed curiously, "If that's really the case, then I'd love to try it too!"

Lin Hao replied earnestly, "That's true. Plus, my mother-in-law takes care of everything at home while I'm on the estate, so I don't have to worry about anything. I'm very carefree and have gained a lot of weight!"

Madam Zhang looked regretful: "It seems that won't work. Even if I go to the estate, the affairs of this whole family depend on me!"

Lin Hao understood. Madam Zhang's household was entirely managed by her, and besides, Lord Zhang was involved in officialdom and needed Madam Zhang's assistance on many occasions, so it was indeed difficult for her to leave her post.

However, she still comforted her, saying, "Miss Zhang seems to be very dignified and generous. Why don't you delegate some tasks to her? This will not only train her abilities but also save you some trouble."

These words, though meant to comfort, were not without sincerity. At Ms. Zhang's age, it was almost inevitable that she would learn to manage Zhongkui, but theory alone without practice was ultimately insufficient.

Moreover, being guided by one's mother is definitely different from taking on the responsibility on one's own. If one doesn't practice at home, does one have to wait until after getting married to practice?

Besides, people this age love to show off their independence. Don't ask her how she knows; just tell her, who hasn't been young and carefree?

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang's heart stirred. She turned to look at her daughter, who, though still dignified, seemed eager to try.

An idea was gradually taking shape in my mind, but due to today's events, I had to suppress it for the time being.

He smiled and said to Lin Hao, "Let's not talk about this. You've come all this way, so you should stay a little longer."

As he spoke, he pulled the person inside.

Lin Hao knew she still had things to do, so she said, "Of course I'll stay until I've had enough before I leave. You go ahead and get busy!"

Madam Zhang didn't stand on ceremony and readily said, "Then please go in and have some tea."

Lin Hao smiled and agreed, then went to greet the others.

When Lin Hao entered the house, she found that quite a few people were already sitting inside. However, to her relief, Madam Zhang probably hadn't invited too many people this time; most of them were people she had met before.

Those unfamiliar faces, judging from their manner of speaking, should be relatives of the Zhang family.

Thank goodness, I don't have to memorize names anymore!

God knows, her name and face don't match up exactly like the original owner's situation, she's simply hopeless!

Back when she first transmigrated, it took her so much effort to remember just a few people in the courtyard! As for the rest, sorry, she still can't tell them apart!

As Lin Hao was thinking, she heard a voice beside her: "Mrs. Gu, please sit here."

Turning her head, she saw a woman who looked to be about thirty-five or thirty-six years old smiling at her.

He guessed that the other person was probably arranged by Madam Zhang, but still asked, "And you are?"

The lady quickly declined, saying, "I can't accept being addressed as 'you,' I am Hui-jie's aunt."

Lin Hao suddenly realized: "So it's Mrs. Yu, I'm so sorry!"

Madam Yu laughed heartily: "Madam Gu, what are you saying? It's normal that you don't recognize me, since we've never met before!"

She looks quite like Madam Zhang! They're both equally cheerful and generous.

Perhaps it was Lin Hao's eyes that revealed this meaning, because Madam Yu smiled and said, "I look a lot like Hui'er's mother, don't I?"