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Back to the 80s: A Cherished Marriage
Zhao Guofu and Chen Cui's premonition was not wrong. This time, they indeed returned empty-handed. No matter how they calculated or plotted, Zhao Jin did not take the bait; everything was still just talk.
Zhao Guofu and Chen Cui wanted to take another gamble, hoping to successfully intervene with Zhao Guoqiang and Xu Mei. However, they could not find the right opportunity and had to silently grit their teeth and endure.
Overall, Qi Yuehong's graduation banquet was quite successful. At the same time, Shen Lin's appearance attracted a lot of attention from the fellow villagers in Willow Leaf Village.
However, because Shen Lin was too close to the Qijia Family, all the elders protected him. Guo Guo and Dou Dou were always sticking to Shen Lin, and even the three children of the Zhao Family insisted on involving Shen Lin in whatever they were doing...
All of this indicated that Shen Lin was highly valued in the Qi Family. As a result, although many people were curious and puzzled, no one showed any malice in front of him.
While there were indeed some who asked out of genuine curiosity, once they learned that Shen Lin was Qi Feng's son, they quieted down.
So he is Qi Feng's child! That means he is brought over by the woman who married Qi Feng?
With this realization, many fellow villagers in Willow Leaf Village had a clearer understanding.
Previously, everyone was speculating about who Qi Feng had married. However, now, regardless of whether it was good or bad, everyone had a rough idea.
Although they still couldn't extract specific information about Shen Lin from the Qijia Family, it was undeniable that everyone's curiosity had been somewhat satisfied.
As for Qi Feng marrying a wife and also gaining an extra burden, some who were already envious and resentful were waiting to see the joke.
Isn't the Qi Family thriving? They even moved to the City! How did Qi Feng end up marrying a divorced woman?
I'm afraid the Qi Family isn't as impressive as it seems! What good is a shiny exterior? Just the matter of Qi Feng getting married reveals their true nature.
Of course, there were quite a few villagers who secretly lamented, feeling they had missed a great opportunity, allowing an unknown woman from outside to take such significant advantages.
If it were their own daughter, as long as Qi Feng was willing, even if he was a bit older, they would still be agreeable.
Compared to the woman Qi Feng married from outside, their daughter had never been married! She was still a young lady! Wasn't she better than the one Qi Feng married now? More worry-free?
It was also a coincidence. Only then did everyone realize that Shen Lin was Qi Feng's burden of a son, and the Hu Family specifically came to Willow Leaf Village to congratulate Qi Yuehong on getting into university.
The Hu Family was quite well-off; they drove directly into Willow Leaf Village, boldly parking in front of the Qi Zheng Family's gate.
Two cars with four wheels arrived at once. In Willow Leaf Village, that was quite rare. The villagers all thought that Qi Zheng had made connections with big bosses outside.
When everyone figured out that it was actually Shen Lin's grandparents and uncles and aunts who came, they had to admit that the blessings meant for the Hu Family indeed did not belong to them.
They initially thought that Qi Feng had just casually married a divorced woman, which wasn't anything remarkable. But what was the outcome?
At this moment, the cars parked outside the Qi Family's gate and the high-end gift boxes brought by the Hu Family were undeniable evidence. They proved that Qi Feng's wife was far from being as simple as they had imagined.
Although the fellow villagers of Willow Leaf Village each had their own thoughts, fundamentally, they were still very simple-minded.
Once it was confirmed that Qi Feng's wife had an extraordinary background, the fellow villagers set aside their sour feelings. Their gazes toward Shen Lin also changed significantly.
Shen Lin is indeed a burden, but this burden is not an ordinary one and should not be taken lightly.
The Hu Family did not expect that their arrival would indirectly bring such unexpected results, while also alleviating some potential risks for the Qi Family.
However, the Hu Family is very willing to help the Qi Family, especially in supporting Shen Lin's standing. If there is an opportunity, they will definitely come again next time.
The Qi Zheng's Family naturally welcomed the arrival of the Hu Family with enthusiasm.
As in-laws, they would never neglect or overlook the Hu Family just because Hu Qiao'er had been married before.
On the contrary, since the Hu Family is indeed very friendly, the two families have always gotten along well. Even Zhao Guoqiang and Xu Mei have a good relationship with the Hu Family, and they are quite warm towards each other.
In contrast, the treatment received by Grandfather Zhao and Grandma Zhao was completely different.
Seeing the Hu Family bringing gifts to the Qi Family, Grandma Zhao couldn't help but feel envious.
Especially when she saw Xu Mei helping to carry those gifts, Grandma Zhao wished she could take her place and carry those gifts herself.
At the same time, Grandma Zhao's resentment about not being able to go to the city was even stronger.
If it weren't for Zhao Jin only taking away Zhao Guoqiang's family while completely ignoring her as their grandmother, in occasions like this, where would she miss out on opportunities to shine?
The more she thought about it, the more dissatisfied she became; Grandma Zhao's eyes were practically turning green with envy.
However, no matter how much she glared, it was all in vain. Everyone really didn’t pay much attention to Grandma Zhao.
In the end, Grandma Zhao could only watch helplessly as the good things brought by the Hu Family all went into the Qi Family's house, with no connection to her at all.
The Hu Family came this time not only to congratulate Qi Yuehong on getting into university but also to express their gratitude to the Qi Family.
Upon hearing that the Qi Family had the intention of bringing Shen Lin back to Willow Leaf Village for ancestor worship and to pay respects to Great-Grandfather Qi, the Hu Family nodded repeatedly, holding the Qi Family in even higher regard.
Their purpose for returning to Willow Leaf Village this time was to change Shen Lin's surname. From now on, Shen Lin would no longer carry the surname Shen but would take on the surname Qi.
The matter of changing Shen Lin's surname was something that Qi Zheng's Family was completely unaware of beforehand. Even Qi Feng had not been informed by the Hu Family in advance.
According to the Hu Family, this was a gift they wanted to present to Qi Feng. It might not necessarily be called a surprise, but it was the Hu Family's most genuine intention.
For this reason, they specifically rushed to Willow Leaf Village to show their sincerity to Qi Zheng's Family.
On this matter, Grandma Qi was clearly taken aback for a moment. Almost instinctively, she turned her head to look at Qi Zheng and Zhao Jin.
She was getting older and perhaps a bit confused. It would be better to leave this matter to the younger generation to handle, so she wouldn’t accidentally agree to something she shouldn’t have.
To be honest, whether Shen Lin took Qi Feng's surname or not didn’t weigh heavily on Qi Feng’s mind, and the other members of the Qi Family felt similarly.
What mattered more than surnames was the friendship between them, which was what the Qi Family truly valued.
Just like the Qi Erzhu family, not only do they share the surname Qi, but they are also blood relatives of Qi Zheng. But what is the result? Here we are today, having reached this point.
On the contrary, even if Shen Lin does not share the surname Qi, it does not determine whether they are family or not.
Even if Shen Lin has always had the surname Shen, they would still regard Shen Lin as a relative and family member. They would not become distant or deliberately exclude Shen Lin simply because Shen Lin does not share their surname.
If that were truly the case, they would not have brought Shen Lin back to Willow Leaf Village, nor would they have thought to take Shen Lin to bow to Great-Grandfather Qi.
The Qijia family's attitude is well understood by the Hu family. It is precisely because the Hu family knows that the Qijia family genuinely cares for Shen Lin that they feel even more compelled to change Shen Lin's surname.
Interactions between people should be mutual and naturally occurring.
The Qijia family's kindness towards Shen Lin reflects their good character. The Hu family should be grateful and naturally feel the need to reciprocate.
Thus, the Hu family's feelings at this moment are particularly genuine, without any hint of insincerity or falsehood.
"Let's first ask Lin about his own wishes!" In the silence, Zhao Jin's voice timely eased the atmosphere and changed the situation.
"Yes, yes, yes. Let's ask Lin first. Although he is still a child, he already has his own thoughts and opinions; we cannot force him." With Zhao Jin speaking up, Grandma Qi immediately found her anchor and nodded in agreement.
Thanks to Zhao Jin and Grandma Qi's words, everyone's gaze turned towards the unusually quiet Shen Lin.
"Does my uncle know about this?" Even though Shen Lin accepted the marriage between Hu Qiao'er and Qi Feng, he still did not change how he referred to Qi Feng.
Or perhaps, Shen Lin has not yet changed how he addresses Qi Feng to "Dad." However, previously, Shen Lin always called Qi Feng "Uncle Qi," and now referring to him as "my uncle" is also a sign of undeniable closeness.
"I don't know." Although they had already discussed it before, the Hu Family still shook their heads seriously at this moment.
They planned to act first and report later, so naturally, they would not consult Qi Feng. Additionally, they were worried that Shen Lin's reaction might be too strong, which could backfire and negatively affect the relationship between Shen Lin and Qi Feng.
Therefore, until they were certain that Shen Lin had made up his mind, the Hu Family did not intend to disclose this matter to Qi Feng. They wanted to avoid a situation where Shen Lin might become upset and cause a scene, making things awkward for Qi Feng.
"Alright, I agree." Once it was confirmed that Qi Feng was unaware of the situation and had no involvement in this matter, Shen Lin agreed quickly, so fast that everyone present was taken aback.
"Eh?" Shen Lin's calm response genuinely stunned the adults.
"Lin, you don't have to force yourself, really." The first person to clearly express their stance was Zhao Jin.
Changing one's surname is not an insignificant matter, but it is also not something to be taken lightly. Although Shen Lin is just a child, children also have their own convictions.
If Shen Lin wants to continue using the surname Shen, that is perfectly understandable. They never intended to pressure him or force him into anything.
"Yes! Lin can completely continue being called Shen Lin. After all, he has been called that for so many years; changing to another name would definitely feel strange for him," Zhou Ju echoed with the same attitude.
It is truly inappropriate for a group of adults to pressure a child into changing his surname.
Afterward, all members of the Qijia Family, including Qi Zheng, clearly expressed their positions. In short, they all agreed that Shen Lin should do what he likes.
If the Qi Zheng's Family insisted on forcing Shen Lin to change his surname, perhaps Shen Lin would deliberately oppose the Qijia Family and insist that he should not take the Qi surname.
However, the Qijia Family treated him very well. In fact, Shen Lin had never intended to resist, and his resolve only grew stronger.
Being called Qi Lin is quite nice. It would allow him to become closer to his uncle Qi Feng and make it easier for him to integrate into the life of the Qijia Family, wouldn't it?
With such thoughts in mind, Shen Lin did not hesitate or dwell too much on it; he naturally decided to change his surname.
Shen Lin, oh no, from now on he would be called Qi Lin. His performance undoubtedly made everyone feel a mix of tension and relief.
At first, everyone was worried that this matter would hurt Qi Lin's feelings. But in reality, everything turned out fine. At least it went more smoothly than anyone had expected.
As Qi Lin smiled, both the Qijia Family and the Hu Family breathed a long sigh of relief.
Thus, the matter was settled.
Regarding Qi Lin's name change, the Qi Zheng's Family did not intend to promote it or make a big deal out of it.
They were living their lives as a family, and since Qi Lin was still young, they did not want to place too heavy a burden on his shoulders.
However, at Qi Lin's request, during Qi Yuehong's graduation banquet, the Qi Zheng's Family added two names to Great-Grandfather Qi's tombstone. One was Hu Qiao'er, and the other, without a doubt, was Qi Lin.
The entire development of the situation progressed rapidly and smoothly, without any setbacks.
By the time Qi Feng and Hu Qiao'er find out, the name Qi Lin will have already been set in stone, and it will have nothing to do with them.
However, in Willow Leaf Village, there are still quite a few observant individuals who have gradually noticed the changes on the tombstone of Great-Grandfather Qi. As a result, everyone's attitude towards Qi Lin has once again shifted.
The arrival of the Hu Family has already brought great honor to Qi Lin.
Once Qi Lin's name is engraved on Great-Grandfather Qi's tombstone, it will be an undeniable fact, leaving no room for doubt.
Since it has been confirmed that he is a child of the Qi Family, whether he previously had the surname Qi seems to become less important immediately.
Even some Fellow Villagers who enjoy gossiping behind the scenes have shown more goodwill regarding this matter, rather than resorting to verbal attacks and spreading rumors.
For this reason, Qi Erzhu and Cheng Fangfang are quite dissatisfied and nearly confront Grandma Qi again to cause a scene.
How can they casually add a name to Great-Grandfather Qi's tombstone? If Qi Lin is truly a descendant of Qi Feng, then that might be acceptable. But the key point is that Qi Lin is clearly someone else's child!
If Grandma Qi really likes Qi Lin, she could change his surname verbally or on the household registration; that would be fine.
However, Grandma Qi should not make such alterations on Great-Grandfather Qi's tombstone.
Just based on this alone, Qi Erzhu and Cheng Fangfang are unhappy and will not agree.
Of course, what they are even more dissatisfied with is why Qi Lin, without doing anything, easily gained the favor of Grandma Qi and started living a carefree life like a city dweller. Meanwhile, their family has been unfairly condemned by Grandma Qi, unable to turn things around or clear their name.
No matter what, she even sent a pot of pork to Grandma Qi! She thought it would at least earn some goodwill, but to her surprise, it was all in vain, not even a bit of use.
Seeing hope dashed once again, Cheng Fangfang sat at home shaking her head and sighing, hoping that Grandma Qi would wake up early and change her mind, and stop tormenting their family.
They are all family, why do this? If Great-Grandfather Qi were still alive, he definitely wouldn’t want to see this scene.
Pouting, Cheng Fangfang really wanted to go and say this to Grandma Qi. But she was also worried that if things went wrong again, it would completely ruin their relationship with Grandma Qi.
The previous unpleasantness had not been resolved yet! Cheng Fangfang, no matter how clueless she was, wouldn’t be so unable to distinguish right from wrong.
Even though her mind was filled with various thoughts, Cheng Fangfang still decided to stop them all.
“Qi Erzhu, don’t you have any thoughts at all? You should at least think about yourself!” Since she couldn’t rely on herself, the only person Cheng Fangfang could count on was Qi Erzhu.
At the very least, Qi Erzhu was Grandma Qi’s biological son and Qi Zheng’s real uncle. As long as Qi Erzhu truly stood up to Grandma Qi and Qi Zheng's family, could Grandma Qi and Qi Zheng really ignore Qi Erzhu’s well-being?
However, Qi Erzhu was even more self-aware than Cheng Fangfang. After hearing what Cheng Fangfang said, Qi Erzhu immediately became unhappy: “What do you mean by planning? What else do you want to plan? Cheng Fangfang, I warn you, don’t get any bad ideas. No matter what you’re thinking in your head, cancel it immediately. If I catch you trying to pull something behind my back again, just wait and see how I deal with you!”
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