With smiles on their faces, Uncle and Aunt Lin looked up at the man in military uniform, trying to please him. But as their eyes met the man's deep, dark gaze, their smiles froze on their faces.

"Is, is it you?" Zhang Cuimei's voice rose sharply, her eyes wide like brass bells.

Uncle Lin was also dumbfounded. He had seen Zhou Yueshen before when he came to the countryside, and he had even witnessed him discussing marriage with his foster daughter at the Lin family's house. This man was tall and imposing, with a piercing gaze. At the time, Uncle Lin had thought he must have a violent temper. But he never expected to see him in this situation again!

Lin Sisi's mouth fell open, her face filled with disbelief. Hadn't Zhou Yueshen already left the military? Why was he wearing a military uniform and marrying Lin Nian? This was a treatment she had never even dreamt of in her previous life. She had always thought that Zhou Yueshen, despite being a soldier, was just an ordinary pig farmer. But now, with the military uniform and the rows of medals on his chest, she realized that the man in front of her was no longer the ordinary pig farmer she remembered!

He stood tall and straight, his brows furrowed, exuding an aura stronger than those of Director Li and the others, despite being younger. If it weren't for his familiar face and the same coldness in his eyes, she would almost not recognize him.

Lin Sisi's face turned pale.

Lin Sisi felt like she had missed out on so many things in her previous life. She thought she understood everything about the Zhou family, but now she realized she knew nothing at all. This man had never opened up to her, not even once.

Director Li and the others looked at the family's expressions with confusion and surprise. "Xiao Zhou, do you know them?" Director Li asked.

Zhou Yueshen withdrew his gaze and nodded slightly, his voice cold. "Not really."

Upon hearing this, the Lin family's faces turned red, especially Zhang Cuimei. She couldn't believe that Zhou Yueshen would introduce them like this, making her feel ashamed. She had never expected Zhou Yueshen to be anything other than an ordinary pig farmer, let alone know Director Li and the others.

Director Li even addressed him affectionately as "Xiao Zhou." Zhang Cuimei suddenly remembered what Zhou Yueshen had said when they were moving their household registration. At the time, she had thought he was just bragging and pretending to be rich. She even thought that Director Li was helping them because of their engagement with the Fu family. Now she realized that it had nothing to do with her.

Thinking about her previous attitude towards Zhou Yueshen, Zhang Cuimei's lips trembled. Uncle Lin's expression was also grim, but he was more composed than the others.

He forced a smile and said, "Xiao Zhou, we misunderstood the situation earlier, and we apologize for any offense. But after hearing about your upcoming marriage with our daughter, we've been paying close attention. That's why we've come all this way to attend your wedding."

At this moment, Uncle Lin regretted not letting Lin Sisi come with them. If he had known that Zhou Yueshen's identity was not simple, he would never have left her behind. That stubborn girl didn't tell them earlier, causing them to lose face.

Uncle Lin was filled with resentment.

司父 has always been a man driven by strong self-interest. He has been willing to spend money on Lin Nian because he saw her beauty as a potential source of benefit for the Lin family in the future. So, in his view, Lin Nian helping them now is simply what she should be doing.

Upon hearing the mention of Lin Nian, Director Li suddenly remembered something and asked in surprise, "Is it your daughter from the Lin family?"

There had been a major incident in the military compound recently. The girl engaged to the Fu family turned out not to be their biological daughter, and it was rumored that their biological daughter had returned. Director Li's wife had mentioned it to him when he got home.

Director Li had visited the Fu family before and had seen the Lin family's daughter, but it had been many years. All he remembered was that she was a particularly beautiful girl. He never expected such a coincidence—that she would marry Zhou Yueshen instead of going to the Fu family.

Uncle Lin quickly nodded and said, "Yes, that's right. Lin Nian is our daughter, and we've come this time to see her off for her wedding."

Director Li's expression became strange upon hearing this. "Didn't you just say you were bringing your biological daughter to visit her adoptive parents in the countryside?"

After saying this, he took out a cigarette and handed it to Zhou Yueshen.

Uncle Lin's smile froze. Zhou Yueshen took the cigarette handed to him by Director Li, lit it, and listened quietly, playing with a black lighter in his hand, his expression cool. With a seemingly casual glance at the family, smoke curling around him, his features became even more cold and indifferent, warning strangers to keep their distance.

The Lin family felt as though a mountain were pressing down on them, the weight unbearable. However, Zhou Yueshen seemed indifferent to their attitude. He straightened his sleeves and said in a low, cold voice, "Let's sit down and eat."

Director Li and the others immediately brightened up, paying no mind to the Lin family's expressions, and quickly pulled out chairs to sit down.

"Old Zhang, why don't you sit over there? I'll sit with Xiao Zhou," Director Li suggested.

Old Wang's mouth twitched. That old guy just had to bring up that matter. He immediately took out a gold ingot from his pocket and said, "Haha, that was just a misunderstanding, Xiao Zhou. My son told me about it, and he personally came to apologize to you. Here, this is a little token of apology from me."

Old Zhang grumbled, "Your soldiers are a bit too much."

Zhou Yueshen glanced at him and said, "Five years."

Old Zhang cursed under his breath.

The ignored Lin family felt their faces darken. After standing for a while without anyone inviting them to eat, their expressions were as if they had swallowed shit.

Just as they were about to say something to please Zhou Yueshen, they saw him stand up with a bowl of rice in hand. "Start eating. I'll go get some more food."

Director Li and the others erupted into the kind of cheering usually reserved for elderly people.

Zhou Yueshen ignored them, crushed his cigarette, and walked steadily towards the house.

The Lin family's words were stuck in their throats. They didn't know whether to spit them out or keep them in, their faces turning red with embarrassment. They felt they had lost all face today. They were furious!

Upstairs, Lin Nian sat by the window, watching the scene below. Since Zhou Yueshen had no parents or relatives, she didn't seem to have anything to do. She just had to wait here.

It was her first marriage, and Lin Nian's mind was blank. Anyway, when the time came, Zhou Yueshen would surely come to take her to meet those people.

Leaning on her chin at the desk, she suddenly noticed a locked drawer beside her.