The turmoil of division of the Zhang Fujia family caused by Erya's return once again caused a huge wave of public opinion in Zhangjia Village.

Although the elderly village chief strictly prohibited villagers from discussing this matter in private in order to defend Erya's reputation, there were always a few people in this part of town who loved to gossip, and occasionally they would inadvertently exchange a few words secretly.

When Auntie Guo was chatting with her neighbors, she couldn't help but throw in some criticism and speculation about Zhang Erya: "I see that she is not a person who is content with her lot. She can even make such a shameless joke about having children. I'm afraid the ethical boundaries in her heart have long been blurred."

These harsh words are harsh and hurtful.

At this moment, Xu Liyunzi, who was slowly returning home with her little girl, happened to pass by and heard every word of what was said.

She was furious and without saying a word, she kicked the leg of the bench that Aunt Guo was sitting on. Suddenly, with a "crack", the leg of the bench broke. Aunt Guo screamed in horror and fell on the dusty ground.

"Ouch!" Aunt Guo cried out in pain and turned around abruptly, looking for who was so bold as to be so rude to her.

However, when her eyes met Xu Liyunzi's eyes that were as cold as a cold pond and as sharp as a blade, all her complaints and anger instantly froze in her throat, and she dared not utter a word.

The villagers who had been gossiping with Aunt Guo, witnessed this scene, all shrank their heads, and dispersed in a hurry, never daring to talk about others behind their backs again.

During these days, Li Guifen and her daughter's ears have been lingering with those harsh rumors.

Li Guifen felt as if her heart was burning with fire. She was indignant at the innocent criticism her daughter had suffered, and she felt even more hatred and helplessness towards the rumors from the outside world.

A few times, she even impulsively wanted to pick up the broom in her hand and directly argue with those who spread the rumors, but was gently suppressed by Zhang Erya's gentle yet firm hand.

"Let them talk, our life is comfortable and at ease. I have a clear conscience, so I don't need to worry about those gossips."

In a flash, the news that Xu Liyunzi taught Aunt Guo a lesson reached their ears, which made Li Guifen look at her with admiration.

Li Guifen specially borrowed a few eggs from home, took Zhang Erya, and went to Xu Liyunzi's residence to express her gratitude.

Xu Liyunzi stepped forward at the time simply because she couldn't stand how easily people could speak ill of an innocent child, and she did not expect any reward.

Seeing that Li Guifen and Zhang Erya came with sincerity, although she was not used to accepting others' gratitude, she could not bear to refuse such sincere feelings, so she politely led them into her courtyard.

This was the first time that Li Guifen had the opportunity to take a closer look at this simple yet warm residence.

Although the outer wall looked a bit shabby and had not been repaired yet, when I stepped into the courtyard, I found that after Zhang Laoer's careful renovation, the house and the courtyard had already been completely renewed.

This is no longer the dilapidated house that was crumbling and leaking from the wind and rain, but a warm and pleasant home that is sheltered from the wind and rain.

Li Guifen's eyes wandered slowly around the courtyard, and she said with emotion: "Second sister-in-law is really good at managing the household, and she has managed this simple place in perfect order."

Recalling the Zhang family's old house in the past, although it was also clean and tidy, Xiao Youniang was still young at that time, but she was able to share a lot of housework. Whether it was feeding chickens and ducks, or cleaning the yard, she did it in a very capable manner.

Since the separation of the family, Mrs. Zhang and Hu Cuimei, who were used to ordering others around, were unwilling to do things themselves, resulting in the yard gradually being covered with a thick layer of dust. Even the egg production of the chickens and ducks dropped sharply due to neglect.

For the first time, she realized that this young niece was silently supporting the family.

In contrast, I realized that I was so blind to the efforts of those around me in the past, and I couldn't help but feel guilty and emotional.

Xu Liyun was also touched by this realization at this moment. She quickly stood up, prepared tea for the mother and daughter, and brought out a plate of pastries from the kitchen.

When Li Guifen first saw the pastries, she was hesitant and tried to politely decline, until she heard Zhang Siwa's name softly in her ears. Then her slightly stiff smile softened and she smiled at her daughter.

The pastries melted in the mouth, sweet but not greasy. Li Guifen's heart trembled. It seemed that her past neglect of Zhang Siwa's cooking skills had become an ignorant mistake.

For Zhang Erya, this freshly baked delicacy is a brand new experience. Today's pastries seem to be plucked directly from a sweet dream, which instantly improves her evaluation of Zhang Siwa, and her eyes are full of admiration and recognition.

Today, there is an unusual tranquility in the air of the Zhang family. Zhang Laoer is busy distributing wages to his neighbors, and a group of little ones are out playing under his leadership. The house is less noisy than before.

For Xu Liyun, this tranquility actually made her feel a little uneasy, especially when facing Li Guifen, a relative she seldom visited.

Fortunately, Li Guifen seemed to realize the lack of topics between them. After a brief greeting, she politely left with her daughter, which made Xu Liyun secretly relieved.

Before leaving, Xu Liyun specially selected some fine pastries, wrapped them in exquisite paper, and insisted that they take them away, saying that it was a token of appreciation for Zhang Erya's hard work.

Li Guifen looked embarrassed and wanted to decline politely, but when she thought of Zhang Liuwa's thin appearance and his eyes longing for care, she finally accepted it with mixed feelings.

On the way home, Zhang Liuwa accidentally heard about this little episode about the pastries. Driven by the child's curiosity, he was eager to taste it secretly.

Unexpectedly, all of this was caught by the sharp-eyed Zhang Laosan, who gave Zhang Liuwa a stern lecture, which made him burst into tears.

Seeing this, Li Guifen felt heartbroken and quickly hugged her crying son in her arms. At the same time, she couldn't help but complain a little about her husband's harshness.

Zhang Laosan looked solemn and spoke slowly, "These cakes were specially prepared by Erya for her health. Look at Erya, she has been busy running around since she came home. On the other hand, when has Liuwa ever taken the initiative to care about Erya?"

Li Guifen was speechless after hearing this, but her love for her son did not diminish in the slightest. She continued to defend him: "He is still young and does not understand things. When he grows up, he will understand them naturally."

Zhang Laosan's voice turned cold and stern: "Dawa is already a teenager, but his words and actions are still as reckless as a child. If we don't correct it soon, won't he repeat the same mistakes in the future?"

When talking about Zhang Dawa, Li Guifen's heart tightened. Her son's daily behavior gradually overlapped with Dawa's, forcing her to admit that what her husband said was true.

"My second brother's children are so sensible. The third child is studying in the village private school with Mr. Zhou, and the fourth child has also learned to cook. Their future has already been planned. What about the sixth child? How will he cope with it if we are gone?" Every word of Zhang Laosan's was of great significance.

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