Reborn 73 years later, he takes his mother-in-law hunting in the mountains.

Chapter 419 Attending a Banquet at the Commune Director's House

Seeing Yang Ming's obsequious expression, the surrounding commune members felt relieved.

At the same time, he also admired Lu Yao immensely.

Beating this little tyrant is no ordinary thing; it can even make him submit.

Even more so.

He's just a country bumpkin; who else could do that?

Some people in the know also know that when Lu Yao and Ding Dahu were vying for the captaincy, Yang Shouye favored Lu Yao.

Now that he's taking the initiative to invite Lu Yao to dinner, could it be that he wants Lu Yao to give him a gift?

Everyone looked at Lu Yao, thinking that this weasel was offering New Year's greetings to a chicken, and they wondered what he was up to.

Lu Yao smiled calmly: "I'm busy, but I do have something to discuss with your dad. How about tomorrow? I'll go over tomorrow at noon."

The commune members were startled again.

The fact that the director's son personally came to deliver the invitation would be an overwhelming honor for most people.

Why don't you hurry up and change into your best clothes and bring your most valuable gifts to the banquet?

Some kind-hearted people were worried for Lu Yao.

Kid, don't talk like that! You have to give us face!

Yang Ming also seemed a bit troubled:

"Company Commander Lu... my mom has already prepared the dishes... do you think it's time to...?"

Lu Yao glared at him: "I'm researching production right now. Do you think I'm like you, wandering around aimlessly like a fool? If I'm worried about wasting vegetables, I won't go tomorrow either."

"No, no, no, I'll go back and tell my dad right away. We'll meet tomorrow at noon!"

Just as I was about to leave, I remembered something and turned back to ask:

"I heard from my father-in-law that Shumei is at Captain Ding's house, right?"

"How is it?"

"It's not a good idea. My wife misses her. If you're going, take her with you."

After saying that, he slunk away.

He went out, and the greenhouse remained quiet as everyone watched Lu Yao and Ding Dahu.

When something happens, most people don't dare to ask Lu Yao directly. The person with the most authority to speak now is not Uncle Ba, but Ding Dahu, because everyone knows that Tuwazi is dating Ding Mei.

Ding Dahu is Tuwazi's future father-in-law.

Ding Dahu looked at Lu Yao, and finally asked the question that had been on his mind for a long time:

"Hey kid, what's your relationship with Yang Shouye? I don't get the feeling it's anything special, but he always helps you out. What's wrong with him?"

Lu Yao laughed heartily: "How could I be as close to him as you are? Didn't you two always drink together before?"

Ding Dahu blushed a little at what he said.

I was thinking to myself that I always paid for the drinks when we drank together.

Every year, the first thing I did during the Spring Festival was to go to Yang Shouye's house to give gifts.

I've been thinking about what to give him ever since the beginning of December.

They were afraid of not giving enough and upsetting the other party.

If they're in a good mood, they'll invite you to dinner; if they're not, they won't even let you in the door. They'll just take the gift and send you back.

They never come to me on their own initiative.

Lu Yao steered the conversation back to greenhouse cultivation, and everyone began to share their opinions and chat.

The second day of the third month,

Lu Yao felt that everyone was fine and had almost finished eating the New Year's dumplings, so he suggested that they start sowing seeds today.

Around noon, Yang Ming arrived again.

He walked in with a grin, reaching for a cigarette, just like yesterday:

"Company Commander Lu, my dad sent me to pick you and my sister-in-law up. Let's go, it's almost lunchtime. My father-in-law and mother-in-law are coming too!"

Ding Dahu and Uncle Ba were both afraid that Lu Yao would refuse again; it wouldn't be a good thing to disrespect the director.

Quickly pick up the conversation:

"Go on, kid. We've got you covered. We all know how to do the work."

Lu Yao nodded: "Alright, then I'll go and bring Shumei along."

Lu Yao also rode a bicycle to Ding Dahu's house to pick up Yuan Shumei.

These past few days have been busy. When she comes back in the evenings, she drinks and chats with Ding Dahu and the other villagers in groups. Ding Mei has never had a chance to talk to Lu Yao alone.

Because Lu Yao refused further requests on New Year's Eve, Lu Yao was somewhat intimidated.

I don't know if he's angry.

But at the same time, I couldn't let go of my pride.

He knew that if he gave in, it would be the same as agreeing to Lu Yao's request.

In fact, Ding Mei didn't necessarily have to stay at the city gate until her wedding night.

As a young woman, I had a bit of a fear about that kind of thing.

Everyone has a different personality, and in this matter, she couldn't be as passionate as Liu Shuangyan.

If Lu Yao had insisted on asking her again, she might have given in.

However, Lu Yao simply ignored her and started researching greenhouse farming from the beginning of junior high school.

Ding Mei also got angry with Lu Yao.

I simply stopped trying to get close to him.

But she was also afraid that Lu Yao would really get angry and ignore her.

These past few days, this girl has been so anxious and insecure that she's even lost her appetite.

When Lu Yao arrived, Yuan Shumei had just persuaded her to come and have dinner.

Xie Chunfang and Yuan Shumei were on either side of her.

When a woman has something on her mind, she likes to talk to her best friend. Both of them know why she's upset.

Xie Chunfang still insisted on her own idea:

"Little Mei, you'd better control yourself. You absolutely cannot let Lu Yao touch you until your wedding night. Otherwise, he'll think you're indecent as soon as he pulls up his pants!"

Yuan Shumei was also an unmarried young woman, with no experience in this area, no right to speak, and too embarrassed to participate.

Regarding Lu Yao's attitude of ignoring Ding Mei, she advised Ding Mei that Lu Yao was busy and not angry with her, since men generally prioritize their careers.

Just then, Lu Yao and Yang Ming came in.

"Shumei, Happy New Year!"

Yang Ming came in with a smile on his face, looking at Yuan Shumei.

This sister-in-law is much prettier than my wife.

If I hadn't only heard from my father-in-law Yuan Hai yesterday that Yuan Shumei was here, I probably would have arrived long ago.

"Hurry up, Shumei, Mom and Dad are here, they're at my house."

Lu Yao also said, "Put on your shoes and come with me to Director Yang's house for a meal."

Upon hearing that it was her sister's family who were hosting the dinner, Yuan Shumei didn't say much. She got out of bed, put on her shoes, and went to the west room to change her clothes.

Xie Chunfang quickly went out to get hot water to serve tea to Yang Ming and Lu Yao.

Ding Mei looked at Lu Yao.

She didn't utter a sound, just silently stared at him.

Lu Yao looked at her and smiled:

Are you going or not?

"I won't go, I..."

I almost blurted out that I hate Yang Shouye.

Look, Yang Ming didn't say anything.

"Then I'm leaving."

Yang Ming followed them outside.

"Country bumpkin..."

Lu Yao turned around: "What's up?"

"Will you come over when you come back?"

"Okay, I won't come on any particular day."

After saying that, Lu Yao went out.

Ding Mei felt very aggrieved on the kang (a heated brick bed).

These past few days you've come here, but you haven't looked for me alone, nor have you tried to take advantage of me.

That feeling of disappointment is creeping back in.

Lu Yao didn't pay much attention to what she was thinking every day.

In fact, Lu Yao wasn't that petty; he didn't get angry just because Ding Mei's belt wasn't untied.

A man's initial urge is intense; once that urge subsides, he starts thinking about other things.

I've been really busy with things at the greenhouse these past few days.

The current members are unfamiliar with this greenhouse and don't know much about it, so Lu Yao has to guide them. Once they get the hang of it, they can be handed over to Uncle Ba to lead the work.

When Yang Ming and Yuan Shumei arrived in the courtyard, Yuan Shumei, who was in the west room, had also changed her clothes and put on her coat before coming out.

A military overcoat may seem inconspicuous, but its value depends on who wears it.

When Yuan Shumei put it on, paired with a red scarf, she looked so energetic.

Yang Ming stared wide-eyed:

"Shumei, you are so beautiful."

Yuan Shumei glared at him:

"Stop talking nonsense and let's go!"

Yang Ming quickly moved the bicycle over:

"Come on, I'll carry you."

After saying that, he gracefully lifted his leg and swung it into the car, slowing it down to the lowest speed, waiting for Yuan Shumei to get in.

As a result, Yuan Shumei watched as Lu Yao overtook her on his bicycle, with Yuan Shumei sitting on the back of Lu Yao's bike.