Astounded Gossip

  When Zhang Jin led Mrs. Lu and Driver Gu to the side of the mixed chicken duck goose house, because of the distance, he still didn't hear the sound from the backyard, Old Liu was still there, busy carrying a feed bucket.

  "Old Master Liu, don't be in a hurry, look who's come to see you!" Zhang Jin blocked Gu Siqi and Lu lady from entering the circle, and himself slipped inside, running to Old Master Liu's side, raising an eyebrow and winking towards the direction of the enclosure door. His expression was full of slyness.

  When he saw who was outside the enclosure, Old Man Liu also understood why Zhang Jin had such a cramped expression when speaking. But the old man must have been used to this kind of gaze over the years, and didn't blush or feel embarrassed, instead walking towards the enclosure door while saying to Zhang Jin: "Don't frown and wink, if you want to say something just say it, if you want to laugh just laugh. I, Old Liu, don't care."

  As they spoke, Old Man Liu had already walked in front of Ms. Lu Yan, and the first sentence he uttered almost made Zhang Jin burst out laughing.

  Mr. Liu's arms were half-encircling Lu Wan's fragrant shoulders, and he said with deep emotion: "Wanwan, how did you come? You've just returned from taking students out for field practice in writing and drawing, haven't you? So tired, why didn't you rest at home before coming?"

  "Wan Wan......Wan Wan......" Zhang Jin thought he wasn't conservative, and he didn't mind the old husband and young wife thing either. But this term of endearment was just too mushy! It gave him goosebumps all over!

  Zhang Jin felt embarrassed, and the driver might also feel embarrassed. However, Lu Wan was very pleased, with a happy smile on her face, leaning against Liu's shoulder, and said in a somewhat spoiled tone: "You still know I'm tired? Knowing that I'm tired, you don't let me take it easy, and even when diagnosed with such a serious illness, you didn't tell me. It wasn't until I came back and heard from Lu's wife that I found out."

  Zhang Jin was thoroughly stunned and amazed.

  He never believed that a huge age gap would have true love. Just like some big shot in his nineties still marrying a young and beautiful sixth wife. It's just the power of wealth at work. After this big shot lost his ability to live independently, wouldn't his wives still be at odds with each other? Fighting in court over the ownership of the inheritance.

  However, the couple with a huge age gap in front of him overturned Zhang Jin's long-held concept. The happiness of this Mrs. Lu was not pretended. When Old Man Liu came forward and hugged her, her pounding heartbeat was clearly audible to Zhang Jin's abnormal hearing. The flush on her face was also not something that could be faked.

  Mr. Liu and his wife, after being affectionate for a while, finally returned to the living room on the first floor with Zhang Jin and the driver, Mr. Gu. When everyone sat down, the old couple still held hands without letting go, exuding a sweet and intimate atmosphere reminiscent of newlyweds.

  Seeing this couple with such a huge age gap, Zhang Jin's heart, which had been calm for some time, gradually ignited a small spark called "gossip". However, since Gu Siqi and Lu Wan were still not very familiar people in the scene, Zhang Jin didn't dare to ask. He just chatted casually with several others.

  "Lu... uh... Madam, why don't you stay for two more days this time?" Zhang Jin hesitated for half a day and still couldn't bring himself to use the title 'Lu Nainai', ultimately settling on 'Ms. Lu'.

  Lu Wan still had a gentle and warm expression, smiling faintly: "Thank you for Mr. Zhang's invitation, but sorry, I'll be leaving this afternoon. I'm a teacher at X College in the provincial capital, can't just abandon my students! Seeing that our family's Old Liu is in such good spirits, I'm also relieved. Really thank you for your hospitality, thank you!"

  Lu Wan did not conceal her intention and subtly made it clear in her words.

  One reason is because it's been a long time since we last met and I miss him. Come visit our old man at home.

  Another reason is that when you haven't seen a person, you can't believe in Zhang Jing's medical skills through hearsay, and need to see it with your own eyes.

  Now that she has seen it, Old Man Liu is indeed in high spirits and looks more energetic than before. Seeing him busy in the shed, his physical strength is much better than before, and this month's treatment seems to be effective. That's why she can finally put her mind at ease. Otherwise, maybe bringing the old man back would not have been possible either.

  Lu Wan's straightforwardness and distrust when they first met did not make Zhang Jin angry. This is just human nature, he can understand it. Moreover, Liu Laoye's better half later apologized to him in a way of thanking him, so Zhang Jin had no reason to be angry.

  After exchanging a few pleasantries about family and daily life, Zhang Jin's words gradually became fewer.

  One is that everyone lives in different environments and is not familiar with each other, so there are few common languages. In fact, even Liu Lao Ye Zi, although he has been together for a month, can be considered familiar, but due to personality and age reasons, they don't talk much every day. Emotionally, it still stays at the level of "acquaintance", far from "friend" or "intimacy".

  Secondly, Zhang Jin saw the old couple sitting opposite him, being affectionate with each other, and his curiosity was burning intensely. He was thinking of a way to phrase it, how could he satisfy his own curiosity about this couple.

  Liu Lao Yezi finally spoke up, breaking the increasingly awkward silence among the four people: "What's with you staring at me like that? If you want to know what's going on between me and Wanwan, just ask! You look like you have the heart but not the guts!"

  Zhang Jin smiled awkwardly, "Hehe, I'm just a bit curious. Isn't this something you've never seen in real life?"

  Mr. Liu glanced at Zhang Jin and said, "Don't be embarrassed to ask, I don't have anything embarrassing to say. Almost everyone is very curious when they see it for the first time."

  Zhang Jin didn't say anything, he just nodded in acknowledgement.

  "I am a full thirty years older than Wanwan!" Mr. Liu's first sentence was earth-shattering. Originally, Zhang Jin had thought that Lu Wan just looked young and should be around forty or so. It turned out that this Lu Wan was actually only a few years older than himself!

  "Wanwan is one year younger than my son!" The old man's second sentence shocked Zhang Jin once, and then again. This old man was indeed formidable, actually using the same hunting ground as his own son when chasing women!

  "Wanwan was only twenty-two years old when she married me." The old man's third sentence shocked Zhang Jin again.

  "It was also for Wanwan that I divorced my ex-wife." The old man's fourth sentence almost made Zhang Jin's body tremble with numbness. Explosive enough, the mistress takes down the legitimate wife and takes her place!

  "Wanwan was originally my student, learning traditional Chinese painting with me since she was a child." The old man's fifth sentence completely shook Zhang Jin's body like a sieve. Cultivating a teacher-student romance! It's simply making people worship and admire!"

  Mr. Liu's image in Zhang Jin's mind became increasingly majestic and towering.

  Zhang Jin, who was stunned by Old Man Liu, made lunch in a daze, helped Driver Gu load wine onto the car in a trance, and sent off Ms. Lu Wan and Driver Gu in a half-asleep state. His soul wandered away, and he rested on the recliner for a while before finally coming to his senses.

  "Wow, I didn't know that the world is so wonderful. The wonders of the world are actually right next to me." After sighing in amazement, Zhang Jin finally put aside what he had just heard and returned to his usual pig-like nature and way of thinking.