Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1414: Zhao Shu’s Tears and Laughter

Editor: Henyee Translations

The moment Zhao Shu arrived, he was met with joy from Ms. Fang, Yang Xiaoni, Shao Sanlang, and the entire family. He was treated with the utmost respect, like an honored guest.

However, Taotao remained skeptical amidst the celebrations. She confided in her mother, expressing her concerns about this newcomer. She noted that he didn’t possess any letters from her Fifth Brother or Fifth Sister-in-law, nor any tokens she recognized. How could she blindly trust his every word?

What if he was a deceitful impostor with hidden agendas? What if he was not a friend of Fifth Brother and Fifth Sister-in-law, but an adversary? What if he had deliberately infiltrated their home to stir up trouble?

Ms. Fang was seized by anxiety, her brow furrowing. She reassured Taotao, “Thank goodness, my Taotao is perceptive and cautious! You’re absolutely right! Unlike me, I was so elated that I nearly lost my wits. Oh dear, what if this jeopardizes your Fifth Brother and Fifth Sister-in-law? What am I to do!”

Her tone hardened as she scolded, “Your brothers and sisters-in-law are all a bit thoughtless and didn’t consider these possibilities. They’re truly thoughtless! Tomorrow morning, I’ll discreetly have your Third Brother keep an eye on them. I might have to send them away!”

Taotao offered a reassuring smile and suggested, “Mother, perhaps our brothers and sisters-in-law were just too overjoyed and didn’t think things through. It may not be wise to chase them away hastily. What if they are indeed friends of Fifth Brother and Fifth Sister-in-law? Don’t you want to learn about their well-being?”

Ms. Fang hesitated once more, her longing for her son and daughter-in-law undeniable. The distance between them was simply too vast. Her heart ached at the thought of missed opportunities.

Taotao had a clear plan in mind. “It’s quite simple. Let’s exercise caution and discreet vigilance, probing their intentions before taking action. If they prove to have ulterior motives, well, our family won’t be easy to intimidate!”

Given the Shao Family’s esteemed reputation in the village, numerous individuals were more than willing to lend their assistance.

Furthermore, the Shao family was blessed with a surplus of male members.

Ms. Fang beamed with delight and exclaimed, “That settles it!”

Mother and daughter began their discussion…

By a stroke of coincidence, their conversation unfolded in the backyard, and Zhao Shu, who had been curiously wandering about, happened to overhear most of it.

Caught in a quandary, Zhao Shu couldn’t help but feel a mix of amusement and exasperation.

However, he held no grudge against Taotao for her suspicions. After all, he was an absolute stranger to the Shao family, devoid of any substantiating evidence. Why should they readily trust him?

In reality, he was truthful and harbored no ill intentions. He was more than willing to divulge any information and faced the Shao family’s scrutiny without trepidation.

In fact, not only did Ms. Fang and the others put their faith in Zhao Shu, but he also seized the opportunity to foster a connection with Taotao.

Shao Yunduan couldn’t help but cast an icy glare at Zhao Shu. Why had he failed to discern the peculiar rapport between them?

It was blatantly apparent that this individual’s tone bore an air of familiarity, as if he had encountered such situations before.

The more Shao Yunduan scrutinized this person, the more he found himself disliking him.

This individual had employed flowery words and tactics to deceive Taotao. Having grown up in the opulent and picturesque environs of Jiangnan, he was well-versed in all aspects of indulgence and revelry, boasting a rich repository of tricks.

How unsuspecting was Taotao? She had never encountered such a scenario, making her susceptibility to deception entirely plausible!