Chapter 645: Shen Nan's Discontent

Old Meng could tell with his toes that Shen Nan's county outstanding youth representative was obtained with Elder Shen's help her him.

Now.

Shen Nan was knocked down, Wu An stepped up; could Elder Shen feel relieved?

Relieved or not?

What else could be done?

As the saying goes, you can't twist your arm against your thigh.

Now who is the arm? Who is the thigh?

From the moment Wu An was nominated by superiors to take the position, the outcome was already obvious.

Lao Meng handed Elder Shen a cigarette, saying: 'Elder Shen, you have devoted your whole life to our village.'

'Everyone in our village, young and old, remembers your kindness and keeps your favors in mind.'

'I hear that outside, development is being vigorously pursued; our village cannot fall behind.'

'I know you wish for our village to become better than anyone else.'

'Whoever is more qualified should step up and can lead our village to develop even better.'

'You say that's right, don't you?'

Elder Shen took the cigarette, saying: 'I don't need you to say this nonsense.'

'A An, drive steadily.'

'Being all fidgety, how will you ever accomplish great things?'

Wu An responded happily.

If Elder Shen says a couple of words, it's a good thing; if he doesn't utter a sound, that's too frightening.

Lao Meng smiled and said nothing.

Arrived home.

Elder Shen had a cup of tea, then had Mei Yueqin sit down and extend her hand.

He placed his fingers on her wrist; after a moment, Elder Shen nodded: 'Congratulations, it's a happy pulse.'

'It's been about a month.'

'Perhaps because the time is too short, it's not very obvious; you should still hurry to the hospital for a check-up.'

Elder Shen didn't overstate his words.

Upon hearing this, Wu An had already jumped up happily.

Why was he so happy?

Because after two lifetimes, the family is truly about to undergo earth-shaking changes.

We're adding a new member!

Last time, the older brother and sister-in-law had no children their whole lives; many gossips said it was because he had implicated them.

Actually, that statement wasn't wrong.

When the sister-in-law first came to live in the family, he was young; she raised him single-handedly.

She raised him as if he were her own son.

Some superstitious elders say he has taken the older brother and sister-in-law's descendant's place.

On the surface he scoffed at this, but in fact it became his inner knot.

Regardless of whether we explain it scientifically, it's because the older brother and sister-in-law have a slight physical ailment, so they've never been able to conceive; but the family's life is hard, and him worrying them consumes their energy, which might also have an effect.

Now the family's life is better, he's also doing well, the older brother and sister-in-law no longer need to worry about his affairs, their mood is relaxed and happy, so good things naturally come.

The older brother and sister-in-law are also happy; Mei Yueqin is so excited she wipes tears; Wu Ping continually thanks Goddess Mazu in the direction of the Mazu Temple.

Wu Yingwei laughed and said: 'Another day we must go fulfill the vow.'

Wu An said: 'Everyone go, everyone go.'

He needs to properly pay his respects.

Lao Meng and Elder Shen watched the overjoyed four members of the Wu family, were also infected, and smiled in approval.

After drinking a cup of tea and smoking a cigarette, Elder Shen rose to say goodbye; Wu An tried to persuade him to stay for drinks.

Elder Shen shook his head and politely declined.

Wu An packed the few little green dragons he bought from town, also took two bottles of good liquor, and had Elder Shen take them away.

Elder Shen couldn't refuse, so he accepted: 'You child, you're too polite.'

'Okay, okay, I'll take all of these.'

'Your dad often brings me food, delivers goods, and keeps me company drinking tea and wine to relieve boredom.'

'Yingwei, come another day and we two old guys will have a drink.'

Wu Yingwei smiled and agreed.

Wu An was surprised.

There's also this?

That father is quite capable.

Wu An escorted Elder Shen home; upon arriving, seeing the house dark, he asked: 'A Nan isn't home?'

Elder Shen nodded: 'He's never home.'

'He's busy with a project.'

Wu An nodded: 'Being busy is good, being busy is good; then I'll leave first.'

Returned home.

The sister-in-law was resting in the pavilion; when she rose to get something, Wu Yingwei and Lao Meng shouted, 'Rest, don't move; just tell them to get busy.'

Mei Yueqin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, saying: "It's not certain yet; we don't need to make such a fuss."

Wu An parked the car, saying: "Sister-in-law, just rest."

"You are now our family's panda."

"How about this?"

"I'll go to the county to find a domestic services company and hire a nanny to come home and take care of you."

Mei Yueqin shook her head wildly: "No need, no need."

"In the countryside, people aren't that precious."

"Besides feeling a bit nauseous, I'm otherwise fine, A An—you must absolutely not hire a nanny to come home."

She was scared to death.

Looking for a nanny?

If the villagers saw it, who knows what they'd say?

Wu An sat down, saying: "I need to go out to sea; Dad and my older brother have work to keep them busy."

"An Ran currently has even more things to keep busy than I do, and certainly can't often come back to keep you company."

"There needs to be someone to look after the home."

Mei Yueqin said: "Worst case, I'll go back to my parents' place to stay for a while."

"Or I could call my mother over; that would work too."

"Anyway, she doesn't have much to do at home anyway."

Hearing her say that, Wu An also had to give up, and didn't persist in looking for a nanny.

The food was ready soon.

However, Mei Yueqin's morning sickness was so severe that she couldn't smell any oil at all.

There was nothing to be done.

She could only hide in the room to eat fruit; I love them, they will eat and drink happily when the time comes.

The household also considered it double happiness arriving at the door; besides, there wasn't much else going on, so everyone let loose and drank freely.

……

On the other side.

Shen Nan returned home, saw the cold stove, and asked: "Father, haven't you eaten?"

Elder Shen asked: "Who did you go drinking with?"

Shen Nan casually said: "It's just socializing."

"I told you, but you wouldn't understand."

To be frank, after returning indoors he quickly changed into a Western suit and came out, saying: "How is it?"

"I want to wear this outfit to attend the commendation ceremony."

"It's definitely the most handsome one."

Elder Shen asked: "This outfit isn't cheap, is it?"

Shen Nan: "It's not cheap; it's custom-made."

"A person relies on clothes, a horse relies on its saddle."

"For my business, I need a full set of attire."

Elder Shen nodded: "Then keep it."

"However, there's no need to go to the commendation ceremony."

"They've been replaced."

Shen Nan stared, then laughed: "What kind of joke is this, swapping who?"

Elder Shen had a blank expression: "Wu An."

Shen Nan: "Father, this joke isn't funny at all."

The old man didn't speak.

Shen Nan grew anxious: "Why was it switched to Wu An?"

"You had already said it back then; it was already set in stone."

"I've already boasted about how awesome I am, and now you're telling me they've been swapped?"

"Why on earth was it swapped to him?"

The last sentence, he shouted it out.

Elder Shen looked at his hysterical grandson, sighed deeply in his heart, and said: "Originally this spot should have belonged to Wu An."

"It was I who swallowed my pride and asked for it for you."

"But unfortunately, when it went up higher, it was struck down."

"What can I do?"

"What do you want me to do?"

Shen Nan shouted: "Then think of another way, find someone impressive."

Elder Shen shook his head: "Ah Nan, Grandpa's old and useless now."

"From now on, the road is yours to walk alone."

"You can learn more from Wu An."

Shen Nan exploded on the spot, shouting: "Wu An, Wu An, everyone's talking to Wu An!"

"Why should I let him learn?"

"From childhood to now, what point of his compares to mine?"

When we were kids playing together, he always trailed behind me; now you want me to tag along with him?

You want me to be his lackey??