On the first day of the new year, Cheng Zhimin's original plan was to entertain guests and give the two children a legitimate identity. However, since Shu Tinglan was also in the Zhuo family, it was not easy to let outsiders know about her life experience, so Cheng Zhimin could only
The banquet was canceled in a low-key manner, which was actually a process of compromise.
But Zhuo Hong's status was such that even if there was no old man, there would still be a steady stream of people coming to visit him on New Year's Day.
The first ones to come were the Lu family. Lu Kuo and Lu Yaoyao said hello to Zhuo Hong and Cheng Zhimin went to play with the children. Then came Zhuo Hong's subordinates. After paying New Year's greetings, the subordinates left in a hurry, not daring to talk to Zhuo Hong.
I don't like to get along with him, but I am afraid of him.
Instead, several colleagues who lived nearby came with their families.
One of them is the wife of a certain finance minister, surnamed Liu, who is close to Cheng Zhimin on weekdays. When she heard that her two grandsons were returning to Beijing for the New Year, she couldn't wait to come and see them. She also prepared a big meeting gift in her bag.
Mrs. Liu's aunt came with her and murmured in a low voice: "I have never told the outside world who the mother of the children is, and I don't know if it is the previous ex-wife or the new one."
"After all, he is an illegitimate child. It is said that he has not even changed his surname. Only Mr. Cheng dares to show it off. It is not embarrassing."
"Shut up." Mrs. Liu scolded softly. You can say these words behind closed doors in your own home, but never mention them outside. Mrs. Liu knows the right rules.
Privately, she also had a lot of disdain for the two illegitimate children, but when she saw Cheng Zhimin in person, she looked envious.
"Teacher Cheng is so lucky."
It's rare for several family members to sit together this year, so the main topic of conversation is naturally the children.
"My son is filial and built a library and a Hope Primary School. Now he has grandchildren. It's really enviable."
Cheng Zhimin listened, but smiled and said nothing. He drank a few sips of tea from time to time, and always maintained an elegant and decent appearance and the posture of a winner in front of outsiders.
No matter what, what they said is true. Building a library and a Hope Primary School in her name gave her the honor she wanted. Her family is also perfect, and her grandchildren are smart, cute and caring.
"Teacher Cheng, where are the children? Bring them out quickly so we can take a look."
Cheng Zhimin took a sip of tea and said slowly
: "I stayed up late last night and got up early again today. Now I am tired and fell asleep. Let's wait for another day. I will have many opportunities to see you in the future."
Everyone was stunned, wondering why she suddenly changed her mind and stopped them from seeing it. Didn't she want to hold a grand banquet to show off before?
Cheng Zhimin did want to show off before, but in recent days when she got along with the children, her feelings for them became deeper, so she was unwilling to show off with them, because she knew that these ladies had their own agenda and looked down upon the children's illegitimate status, and she couldn't bear to part with herself.
My precious grandchildren have been ruined by them, and I wish I could hide them.
Just as he was talking, the nanny came in and said that Mrs. Li and Li Yu were also here to pay New Year greetings.
The weasel pays New Year greetings to the rooster, showing uneasy kindness.
He couldn't refuse, so he had to stand up and greet him.
In the hall, the other ladies were all thinking that today was really lively, there was a good show, and Mrs. Li was not someone to be trifled with.
As soon as Mrs. Li came in, she smiled and wished everyone New Year's greetings.