Shen Zhangming heaved a silent sigh. His son, he feared, might never change for the better.
Having returned to the county town, Luo Yufang and Shen Xiu had already put away the groceries they had bought and were waiting at the door.
The two parties exchanged courteous greetings for a while before entering the house. Facing so many unfamiliar people, Shen Xiu was somewhat shy, but she managed to overcome her nervousness and served the tea she had prepared in advance. Shen Zhangming also handed out cigarettes to the men.
Unlike the confrontational atmosphere in the old house yesterday, the Lin family members were very amicable this time.
Lin Xiaoguai sat with the guests for a while, was about to go help in the kitchen but Lin Xiaoxi pulled her outside.
"Little brother?" Lin Xiaoguai looked at him quizzically, not understanding what he was up to.