"Lin Wanwan, I really like you."
After Gu Yishen finished speaking, he ran away without waiting for Lin Wanwan to answer.
Gu Yishen's figure disappeared from Lin Wanwan's sight, leaving her standing alone, confused. She looked at the direction in which Gu Yishen was running, and his flushed face and the words "I really like you" appeared in her mind.
Lin Wanwan was in a state of panic. She was both happy and worried. She was not sure whether Gu Yishen really liked her, but she did not dare to respond to his feelings.
Although she was in her thirties in her previous life and was often afraid of emotional drama, she had yet to meet someone she truly liked and whom she was attracted to. Lin Wanwan has little real love experience.
Lin Wanwan looked up at the sky. The clouds in the sky seemed to be telling her that the relationship between her and Gu Yishen was as hazy as the clouds, and no one could explain it clearly.
Lin Wanwan sighed deeply, not knowing how to face Gu Yishen.
She was in a mess and couldn't calm down. She knew that her heart had been occupied by Gu Yishen, but she was afraid that this feeling was just a temporary impulse, not a long-term commitment.
She imagined Gu Yishen appearing in front of her again. His smile, his eyes, and his tone all made her heart beat.
She didn't dare to fall into the whirlpool of emotions easily, let alone believe a person's sweet words.
Lin Wanwan knew that she needed to think calmly. She needed to figure out her own feelings, and she also needed to understand Gu Yishen's true thoughts.
She decided to give Gu Yishen some time and give herself some time. She believed that time would prove everything and give her a clear answer.
"You're finally back! It took you a long time to wash clothes. Do you want to avoid doing work?"
As soon as Lin Wanwan walked to the door of her house, Zhang Chunhua made sarcastic remarks.
Lin Wanwan took a deep breath and ignored Zhang Chunhua's sarcasm. She knew that arguing with her at this time would only make her more unhappy.
When she walked in, she found the house in disarray and the chores seemed to be piling up. She actually took the initiative to clean up and try not to think about Gu Yishen's affairs.
Zhang Chunhua saw Lin Wanwan taking the initiative to do housework. She came over to take a look and said in a strange way: "Oh, look at you like this, are you thinking about someone? Who is it?"
Zhang Chunhua seemed to know who Lin Wanwan had met and could see through her thoughts at a glance.
Lin Wanwan didn't want to answer, but Zhang Chunhua was reluctant: "Don't be that kind of person who is unreasonable, right? You have to be careful, don't be deceived by others!"
Lin Wanwan didn't want to argue with her, so she continued cleaning with the broom. Zhang Chunhua was chattering away, making Lin Wanwan even more irritable.
"Are you done? You keep talking non-stop. Are your mouth tired? My ears are tired!" Lin Wanwan was so noisy that she couldn't bear it.
Zhang Chunhua was startled by Lin Wanwan's sudden outburst, but she quickly reacted and retorted not to be outdone: "Huh, I just care about you, afraid that you will be deceived. Good intentions are misunderstood! At such a young age, you can easily be fooled. Men lie to you, don’t just believe them, you will suffer a big loss. I don’t have good intentions, I just remind you casually, believe it or not!”
"You don't need to worry about my affairs, are you leaving?" Lin Wanwan couldn't bear it anymore.
The stepmother Zhang Chunhua didn't take it seriously and continued to talk about her truth.
"Are you too busy during pregnancy and have nothing to do? Do some housework and you complain that you are tired? My father works in the fields every day and goes hunting, and I hear him complain that he is tired."
The stepmother Zhang Chunhua heard this and immediately became unhappy.
She glared at Lin Wanwan, with a sneer on her lips, walked over, grabbed the broom in Lin Wanwan's hand, and threw it to the ground.
Zhang Chunhua looked angry and gritted her teeth and said: "You little bitch, how dare you talk to me like this! Don't think that just because your father is here, you can do whatever you want! I have the final say in this family, so be careful!"
Zhang Chunhua was so angry that her face was livid and her whole body was shaking. She grabbed Lin Wanwan's ears and pushed hard. Lin Wanwan stumbled and almost fell to the ground.
Lin Wanwan looked up at Zhang Chunhua, her eyes full of anger and unyielding. Lin Wanwan straightened her back and looked at Zhang Chunhua without fear, "I'll let you go this time. If it weren't for the child in your belly, I would beat you to pieces."
Zhang Chunhua was irritated by Lin Wanwan's attitude. She was shaking with anger and wanted to attack again, but was shocked by Lin Wanwan's eyes.
Lin Wanwan's eyes were full of anger, like thorns, as if to say: "I'm not afraid of you, just try to mess with me again."
Zhang Chunhua's hand stopped in mid-air, and for a moment she didn't dare to move again. Lin Wanwan took the opportunity to break free and stood up, and said coldly: "Don't think that I will always swallow my anger. If you dare to bully me again, I will never let you go!"
After saying that, Lin Wanwan turned around and walked into her room, closing the door with a bang. Zhang Chunhua was left standing alone, with a pale face and a complicated expression.
Her face turned red and her eyes flashed with malice. She clenched her fists hard and dug her nails into her palms, as if she wanted to vent all her anger and resentment.
Lin Wanwan's back disappeared behind the door, and Zhang Chunhua stood alone in the empty home. A cold feeling rose up her spine. She felt lonely and helpless like never before. She took a deep breath and tried to calm down the anger in her heart, but the anger was as uncontrollable as wildfire.
Lin Daniu came back very late that night, but fortunately, he gained a lot.
He was carrying a lot of prey in his hands, including hares and pheasants. These prey look particularly attractive under the light.
Lin Daniu's face was full of exhaustion, but his eyes shone with satisfaction. Zhang Chunhua's face naturally lit up with joy when she saw so much food.
Zhang Chunhua saw that Lin Daniu was really tired, so she was busy in the kitchen, stewing wild boar meat and frying pheasant, and the aroma filled the air.
Lin Daniu sat on a chair nearby, closing his eyes and enjoying this rare moment of comfort. He had a busy day and was very tired.
The light shone on his tired face, and the wrinkles seemed to be coated with a layer of gold. His hands rested on his knees. His breathing gradually became calmer, the muscles on his face relaxed, and he fell asleep before he knew it.
Zhang Chunhua looked at him, and the anger in her heart temporarily calmed down. She knew that Lin Daniu had sacrificed too much for his family and his children. Although he is rough, he is a good man and a good father.
Zhang Chunhua began to reflect on her behavior and remembered her harshness and injustice towards Lin Wanwan.
She seemed to remember something she had done wrong, but she did not dare to admit it. Her heartbeat quickened and her face burned, as if some secret had been revealed.
Zhang Chunhua tried hard to suppress the panic in her heart, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down her emotions. She knew that if Lin Daniu discovered her inappropriate behavior, the consequences would be disastrous.
Therefore, she hid it rationally and did not let Lin Daniu know her fault. Then this day will continue to go on peacefully.
On that quiet night, only she knew the contradictions and fears in Zhang Chunhua's heart. She looked at the sleeping Lin Daniu, sighed softly, and continued busy preparing dinner.
"Daniu, it's time to eat. Get up and finish eating before going to rest." Zhang Chunhua called softly.
Lin Daniu was suddenly pleasantly surprised, "Oh, it's time to eat! Where is Wanwan?"
Zhang Chunhua's eyes averted and she replied with a guilty conscience: "Wanwan is in the room and refuses to come out."
Lin Daniu frowned, feeling a little strange. He stood up and wanted to walk over to take a look, but Zhang Chunhua held him back.
Zhang Chunhua looked around nervously and whispered: "Don't go, she may not be in a good mood. I asked my brother to call her."
Lin Daniu hesitated for a moment, but finally chose to believe Zhang Chunhua. He sat down and started eating, but he felt a little uneasy.
He secretly looked at Zhang Chunhua, trying to see some clues from her expression. But Zhang Chunhua always remained calm, preventing him from seeing any flaws.
"Fat sister is here."
Lin Dazhuang shouted, and immediately sat down to eat.
Zhang Chunhua looked at Lin Dazhuang, and the panic in her heart calmed down a little.
Zhang Chunhua tried her best to calm down and began to serve Lin Dazhuang a meal.
Lin Dazhuang chatted excitedly with Zhang Chunhua while eating big mouthfuls.
Seeing his carefree look, Zhang Chunhua was very pleased.
Lin Wanwan ate her meal in silence.
"Wanwan, what's wrong with you?" Lin Daniu asked with concern.
"It's okay, dad, let's eat quickly!"
Lin Wanwan did not tell anything about Zhang Chunhua.
During that dinner time, Zhang Chunhua tried her best to pretend that everything was normal. She tried not to think about Lin Wanwan and whether she would be exposed. She just wanted this dinner to pass peacefully and for everything to return to normal.
The stepmother Zhang Chunhua was worried that Lin Wanwan would find herself unable to stay in this home sooner or later, so she thought of a way.
Zhang Chunhua looked at Lin Wanwan seriously and said, "Wanwan, I know you have always disliked me, but I am your stepmother after all. I hope we can live in harmony, and I will be good to you."
Lin Wanwan looked at Zhang Chunhua warily and said nothing.
Zhang Chunhua continued: "Wanwan, do you know? I am here for the good of this family. If you and I have any conflicts, you can tell your father and your father will help you."
After listening to Zhang Chunhua's words, Lin Wanwan felt that she was a bit shouting to catch the thief.
"If I don't talk about you, you just slap your nose in your face. Have you pretended enough? Just eat when you eat, and you have to pretend!"
Lin Wanwan couldn't eat anymore.
Lin Wanwan stood up angrily, her eyes full of anger. Her chest heaved violently with anger, and her fists were clenched, obviously trying to suppress her emotions.
Zhang Chunhua was frightened by her reaction and was stunned for a moment, at a loss.
"Every time you eat, you can't eat well, it's so noisy. You can't be quiet."
Lin Daniu said loudly.
"It's just that my mother and fat sister always quarrel, and they are not good at all!"
Lin Dazhuang said while eating.
Lin Daniu's words were like a thorn, piercing deeply into Zhang Chunhua's heart.
Zhang Chunhua tried hard to maintain a calm expression, but her heart was already in turmoil. She knew that her disguise had been seen through by Lin Wanwan, and Lin Daniu's words made her unable to escape.
Just as Zhang Chunhua was deep in thought, Lin Dazhuang spoke again: "Mom, what's wrong with you? Why don't you speak?"
Zhang Chunhua came back to her senses and saw Lin Dazhuang looking at him with concern. She forced a smile and said, "It's okay, big boy, let's eat quickly."
Lin Wanwan glared at Zhang Chunhua, turned around and walked towards her room. Her steps were staggering, as if she was full of struggle.
Zhang Chunhua looked at her leaving figure, feeling panic rising in her heart again. She knew that Lin Wanwan's reaction was not pure anger, but also disappointment.
Lin Wanwan walked into her room and closed the door hard. Her face was pale and there were tears in her eyes. She sat weakly on the edge of the bed, holding her head in her hands and crying softly. Her heart was bleeding, and she knew that this home was no longer as warm as before.
The next day, the stepmother Zhang Chunhua was lying on the bed and couldn't get up.
