Chapter 94: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 94: Building Relationships (Part 1)
There's a saying, "On the first day, pay respects to your parents and elders; on the second day, the son-in-law visits his in-laws; after the third day, it's time to visit other relatives."
In the capital, both the Mo and Li families had no other relatives. Mo Yan thought they could sleep in peace and laziness until the market reopened on the seventh day of the new year. However, not long after dawn, there was a knock on the courtyard door, so she had to get up and dress to answer it.
"Happy New Year, Miss Mo!"
"Happy New Year, Miss Mo!"
"Yan'e, the uncles are here to pay their New Year's respects!"
The synchronized New Year's greetings startled Mo Yan. Upon closer inspection, she saw that it was Zhang Dayou, Zhang Erniu, Lin Laogen, and twelve others. Behind them was a large group of people, including men, women, and children, forming a dense crowd.
Mo Yan recognized these people; they were from the Mo family village, just like her.
After exchanging greetings one by one, Mo Yan invited them into the main hall. She then knocked on her father's door and woke up her sister Xin'er, instructing her to entertain the children brought by the adults.
These relatives of the Mo family didn't come to pay New Year's respects yesterday when Mo Yan visited Liuyang Village. Mo Yan thought they wouldn't come today, considering the distance, but she didn't expect so many of them to show up.
Mo Qingze quickly tidied up and came out to entertain the guests. After exchanging pleasantries, the room was filled with laughter and chatter.
"Back then, who didn't know that brother Qingze were the most promising in our Mo family village? Look, settling here, only Qingze's family is doing well."
"That's right, brother Qingze capable. They conduct business on such a large scale in the city. How can we compare?"
"Why bother with these polite words? We all share the same ancestor. If Qingze prospers, we can also benefit!"
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Surrounded by a group of peers who had previously mocked him, Mo Qingze felt uncomfortable and embarrassed. He could only smile awkwardly and say, "Where, where. I've just been lucky. Fortunately, everyone safely survived the disaster, and things will get better in the future."
"Indeed, scholars speak differently!"
"That's right, brother Qingze's blessings is great!"
They uttered flattering words as if they had amnesia, forgetting the ridicule and sarcasm they had directed at Mo Qingze in the past.
Zhang Dayou, Zhang Erniu, and the others were dumbfounded and felt embarrassed for these people. Since they were all from the same family, was it necessary to flatter each other like this?
The noise in the main hall, coupled with the kitchen door being open, allowed Mo Yan, who was cooking dumplings, to easily hear these words. She twitched her mouth in disbelief, not knowing what to say.
Perhaps these people were using the excuse of paying New Year's respects to repair their relationships. After all, in their eyes, their own family was considered wealthy.
"Sister, those annoying brats snatched Zhen'er's wooden horse and clay figurines."
Zhen'er ran in angrily to complain, his mouth pouting as if it could hold a bottle of oil.
Mo Yan inserted a piece of firewood into the stove and replied without raising her head, "Who asked you to show off? It serves you right!"
Zhen'er had come seeking comfort but was scolded by his elder sister instead. He pouted even more, kicking the firewood in frustration.
"What's wrong? Still not satisfied? If you didn't show off and didn't bring out those toys to play with, would they have gone to your room to find them?"
Mo Yan understood the child's thoughts. Although he appeared obedient and sensible for his age, he was still a six-year-old child with a strong sense of vanity. It was normal for him to like showing off good things and boasting to others, but this time, he clearly went too far.
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