Reborn in 1985, starting from the mountains of Northwest China

The crowd fell silent for a moment.

Someone whispered, "Is that so?"

"That's just how the Lin family is, they always try to take advantage of others."

Lu Fang's face turned pale; she was always thick-skinned.

Lin Dong walked up to Lin Bei and looked at him: "Brother, we've been brothers for years, and I've never said a word about how much you've borrowed or taken from me. But what you did today was dishonest."

Lin Bei opened his mouth: "Second brother, I..."

"Don't call me."

Lin Dong interrupted him, "You're my older brother, so I won't say anything. But Chen Feng is my brother-in-law, and I can't just watch him get bullied."

Lin Xi chimed in from the side, "Brother, sister-in-law, today is the second day of the Lunar New Year, the day Xiu'er returns home to her parents' house. If you're coming to visit relatives, let's have a good drink. But if you're coming to cause trouble..."

He paused, then glanced at the villagers who were watching.

"Then let's settle all the debts we've owed over the years, one by one, in front of our fellow villagers."

Lu Fang had planned to pick on the easy target when she came back today, but Chen Feng seemed to have a stroke, and she couldn't get the better of him at all!

Lu Fang became increasingly panicked; she knew she had better leave quickly!

Thinking this, she tugged at Lin Bei's sleeve and whispered, "Go...go quickly..."

Lin Bei was embarrassed and wanted to say something, but Lu Fang pulled him outside.

As she reached the door, Lu Fang turned back to look at Chen Feng, her eyes filled with hatred.

Chen Feng, still as honest as ever, nodded to her: "Sister-in-law, are we still going to lend you the chicken?"

A burst of laughter erupted from the crowd.

Lu Fang's face turned completely green. She grabbed Lin Bei and ran away without looking back.

The crowd gradually dispersed.

Lin Dong walked over and patted Chen Feng on the shoulder: "Brother-in-law, you're doing great."

Chen Feng scratched his head: "Second brother, I'm just telling the truth."

Lin Xi laughed from the side: "Tell the truth? Your truth is pretty sarcastic."

Chen Feng chuckled twice.

Lin Xiu stood beside him, looking at him, her eyes red-rimmed, but the corners of her mouth curved into a smile.

Lu Dan came out of the house, took Lin Dong and Lin Xi's hands, and finally burst into tears.

"Second brother, third brother, you...you've come at the perfect time..."

Lin Dong patted his mother's hand: "Mom, it's alright now."

Lin Qingfeng stood at the door, smoking a cigarette with a smile on his face.

Although this daughter-in-law has absolutely no relation to him, she comes here from time to time to take things, which he finds annoying!

Now that the person is gone, he can finally have some peace and quiet.

Chen Feng was happy to see his wife breathe a sigh of relief.

As for the money Lu Fang owes, he will collect it back piece by piece. Today is a holiday, and he is too lazy to bother with it.

Lu Dan wiped away her tears and pulled Lin Dong and Lin Xi inside, saying, "Second brother, third brother, it's the New Year, and your sister is back. Come in and have a meal together."

Lin Dong waved his hand: "Mom, no, I still have a lot to do at home..."

"Even if something comes up, a meal won't make a difference."

Without a word, Lu Dan pulled the two inside, saying, "Xiu'er rarely comes back, so you siblings should get together too. I'll go and have Hu'er bring the family over as well."

Lin Xi smiled and glanced at Chen Feng: "Alright, then I'll mooch a meal off my mother."

Several people went into the house.

Lin Qingfeng gestured for them to sit down, and Lu Dan busied herself adding bowls and chopsticks.

Lin Xiu went to help in the kitchen, and Chen Feng followed her in, only to be pushed out by Lin Xiu: "What are you doing in here, a grown man? Go talk to your second and third brothers."

Chen Feng had no choice but to come out and sit down at the table.

Lin Dong poured him a bowl of tea and handed it to him, saying, "Brother-in-law, you handled that matter beautifully."

Chen Feng took the teacup and smiled, "Second Brother, I just couldn't help it. I know how much Xiu'er has suffered over the years."

Lin Xi nodded: "My sister-in-law is notorious in our village. Only my brother can tolerate her."

Lin Dong sighed, "My brother's the same. He's forgotten our mother after getting married. Hasn't our mother suffered enough these past years?"

The three remained silent for a while.

The sounds of stir-frying came from the kitchen, along with Lu Dan and Lin Xiu's conversation, occasionally interspersed with laughter.

Not long after, footsteps were heard outside, and the curtain was lifted, revealing two women.

The one walking in front was a tall, thin man.

She was wearing a blue cotton-padded jacket with floral patterns, her hair was neatly tied up, and she had delicate features. This was Lin Dong's wife, Leng Shuang'er.

Following behind was a woman with a round face.

This is Lin Xi's wife, Li Ju. She is wearing a red cotton-padded jacket with black flowers, and she has two dimples when she smiles. She is also holding the hand of a little girl named Lin Cai'er.

As Leng Shuang'er entered the room, she first nodded to Lin Qingfeng and called out "Father," then nodded to Chen Feng as a greeting. After that, she walked towards the kitchen, saying, "Mother, I'll help."

Lu Dan's voice came from the kitchen: "Shuang'er is here? No need, no need, you go talk to Xiu'er, I can handle it."

Leng Shuang'er didn't reply; she had already rolled up her sleeves and gone inside.

Li Ju was very enthusiastic, smiling as soon as she entered: "Oh my, Xiu'er's back? It's been quite a while!"

She pulled the little girl in her arms forward, saying, "Quick, call her aunt."

The little girl, about four or five years old, with two pigtails, looked timidly at Lin Xiu and whispered, "Auntie."

Lin Xiu poked her head out from the kitchen and replied with a smile, "Hey, little girl, you've grown taller again."

Li Ju saw Chen Feng again and greeted him with a smile, "Brother-in-law is back too? You're not leaving this time, are you?"

Chen Feng stood up: "Sister-in-law, I'm not leaving."

"Don't go, don't go."

Li Ju looked around, "Where are my two mischievous boys?"

Lin Xi chimed in from the side, "I just ran over and couldn't wait any longer. I'm watching the dogs with Hu Zi in the backyard!"

Li Ju said "Oh," and put the little girl down on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed): "Go play with your brother."

The little girl climbed onto the kang (a heated brick bed) and huddled together with Xiaoshan and Xiaoyue. The three children looked at each other and soon became familiar with each other, chattering away.

In the kitchen, Leng Shuang'er and Lu Dan were busy working, while Lin Xiu assisted them.

Leng Shuang'er didn't talk much, but she was quick and efficient with her hands, chopping vegetables and mincing meat just as well as Lu Dan.

Lu Dan looked at her with a smile in her eyes.

"Shuang'er, how have you been feeling lately?"

Leng Shuang'er was born into a scholarly family, but her family lived in poverty and she suffered injuries, so she never had children.

Leng Shuang'er knew what her mother-in-law wanted to ask. She had taken medicine over the years and even went to temples to pray to the gods.

She felt ashamed.

"Mom, I'm taking care of myself, and I feel much better!"

Not wanting to spoil the old folks' fun, Leng Shuang'er forced a smile and said.

Lu Dan smiled with relief after hearing this, and Lin Xiu smiled along with her.

Li Ju came in from outside, rolled up her sleeves, and said, "I'll do it, sister-in-law, you rest."

Leng Shuang'er stepped aside, and Li Ju took the seat, still saying, "Mother, I heard that my sister-in-law came to cause trouble again?"

Lu Dan's expression turned indifferent, and she remained silent.

Li Ju snorted, "That's all she's good for, bullying honest people. If she runs into someone strong-willed, she'll slink away with her tail between her legs."

Lin Xiu whispered from the side, "Third Sister-in-law, stop talking."

Li Ju glanced at her and sighed, "Xiuer, you're just too easygoing. If it were me, I would have already broken ties with her."

Leng Shuang'er spoke calmly from the side: "What's the use of tearing off the mask? That kind of person has a skin thicker than a city wall."