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Chapter 447: Fortunately, Wangcai Invited Him to the Temple Fair
Chapter 447: Fortunately, Wangcai Invited Him to the Temple Fair
Speaking of playing cards during the New Year, Jiang Xia also recalled a scene from a book.
In the book, Zhou Fu helped Li Fu with his cards, ensuring he always won. After losing repeatedly, someone became frustrated and made a phone call after leaving.
As a result, everyone was detained for an evening of education.
Of course, the event in the book didn't take place on the first day of the New Year, as the story required some build-up.
Jiang Xia couldn't remember the exact day, as the details were too minor.
Regardless of the day, it was best if Zhou Fu didn't go!
So, during the meal, Jiang Xia said, "Dad, don't go this afternoon either. Ah Lei said he'd take me to the temple fair for a stroll, and Mom's going too. Let's all go as a family! What's the point of watching people play cards? During the New Year, the authorities are strict about these things, right?"
Jiang Xia recalled Zhou Chenglei mentioning that only during the New Year would people come to manage and arrest people.
Zhou Chenglei also disagreed with Zhou Fu going, thinking it would only stir up trouble if he helped others with their cards.
He added, "Today is the first day of the New Year. Let's go to the temple fair, offer our prayers, and wish for a prosperous year with favorable weather."
Although Zhou Chenglei didn't believe in such things, this seemed to strike a chord with Zhou Fu.
This was a significant matter; it was worth praying for.
Zhou Fu immediately said, "Let's go! After we finish eating, I'll go and inform the in-laws, and then we'll go together. Our entire family will go! Old lady, you should come too."
There was a temple near the town that had been renovated last year, and it was likely that many people would visit this year, making it a bustling place.
Zhou Mu agreed, "Okay."
So, Zhou Fu quickly finished his meal and went out to inform Li Fu.
Wen Wan was eating in the hall when she saw Zhou Fu passing by her courtyard gate, but she didn't pay much attention and continued eating.
After finishing her meal, she put down her bowl and said, "I'm going out to buy something."
And with that, she left.
Zhou Bingqiang's wife was so angry that her face turned dark. She had prepared the meal for Wen Wan, but she didn't even bother to clear the dishes.
As Wen Wan stepped out, she happened to meet Jiang Xia, Zhou Chenglei, Zhou Mu, and Zhou Zhou, who were also heading out.
Wen Wan's gaze fell on Jiang Xia's belly, wondering how it had grown so quickly. Her belly was larger than Jiang Xia's at five months.
Zhou Chenglei supported Jiang Xia's waist as they walked towards the old residence to ask Zhou Chensen and his wife if they wanted to join them.
If they didn't, they would take Yingying.
As Wen Wan walked away, she overheard Zhou Chenglei asking Zhou Chensen, "Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, do you want to go to the temple for a stroll?"
Zhou Chensen had just finished eating and was reading the newspaper. Upon hearing this, he said, "Sure! Let's call Big Brother too. I'll go and get him."
"Okay," Zhou Chenglei replied, wanting to call Zhou Fu to prevent him from being dragged along.
Li Xiuxian then took Zhou Ying and left with them.
When the family reached Uncle Gui's house, Zhou Chenglei went in to call Zhou Fu, fearing he might be pulled into the game.
Soon, Zhou Chenglei came out alone.
Jiang Xia asked, "Where's Dad?"
"He's probably already at the temple fair waiting for us," he replied.
"Then let's go!" said Jiang Xia.
As the family passed by the production team, Jiang Xia glanced inside and saw someone standing by the telephone, but the person quickly hid.
Jiang Xia only caught a glimpse of a corner of their clothing, which seemed to belong to Wen Wan.
Jiang Xia's heart stirred with suspicion, and she continued walking.
Zhou Chenglei also took a look, as he was always sensitive to people and things that seemed secretive.
When the family reached the village entrance, they saw Zhou Fu waiting for them.
Jiang Xia felt relieved.
Upon seeing Li Xiuxian, Zhou Fu said, "Second Daughter-in-law, go and get your father to come to the temple fair too! He's playing cards at Uncle Gui's place. It's the New Year; why play cards? Let's go to the temple fair and have some fun."
I just asked him to come along, but he refused. You're his daughter, go and convince him! It's the New Year, let's go to the temple fair and walk around for some good luck!"
Li Xiuxian replied, "I already asked him, and he didn't want to go. If I ask again, he definitely won't go. Let's just leave him be and go ourselves."
Her father loved playing cards and was quite lucky at it, so there was no way he'd be persuaded to leave. Her mother didn't bother trying to stop him because of his good luck.
Li Xiuxian took Zhou Ying's hand and started walking ahead.
Zhou Fu didn't say anything further. After all, he was just anxious because of Wangcai's words, but it was true that he had never been strict about it on the first day of the New Year.
On the first day of the New Year, everyone was on holiday.
So the family headed towards the temple.
The temple fair was just a short ten-minute walk from the town. Jiang Xia needed some exercise, so Zhou Chenglei didn't drive and instead held her hand as they walked.
Wen Wan had just finished making a call at the production team and intentionally stopped by the small store to buy something, so no one would suspect her of making the call.
Zhou Li was on duty at the production team today, and she wouldn't tell anyone, so Wen Wan felt at ease.
Wen Wan spent some time at the small store, pretending to be interested in a certain topic and chatting with everyone for a while before heading home.
On her way back, she thought about Zhou Chenglei's family going to the temple fair and was worried that Zhou Fu might also be there, so she decided to stop by Uncle Gui's house to check.
Unexpectedly, she ran into Zhou Bingqiang's wife.
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Zhou Bingqiang's wife also loved playing cards, and she had come to play with a woman from the same village.
The woman next to Zhou Bingqiang's wife saw Wen Wan and eagerly pulled her in, saying, "Little Wan, do you want to play cards too? We're just one short!"
Wen Wan: "No, I'm here to find my father!"
"Your father is inside! Come on!" The woman had a strong grip and pulled Wen Wan in.
Wen Wan couldn't break free and was dragged inside, forced to sit in a chair. Just as she was about to stand up and leave, the authorities arrived.
...
Jiang Xia's family strolled around for over an hour before returning to the village.
As they passed by the small store, they noticed a commotion.
Jiang Xia overheard someone saying, "Someone must have reported it; otherwise, how could they be so precise? They went straight to Uncle Gui's house!"
"Maybe someone called the production team? We can ask Zhou Li; she'll know!"
"Zhou Li said no one called! If someone did, wouldn't she tell everyone? Zhou Bingqiang's wife and Wen Wan both went in!"
"Who would do such a heartless thing on the first day of the New Year? Don't they fear their sons being born without a bottom!"
...
Zhou Fu's heart was racing. He stepped forward and asked, "What's going on? Why is everyone so agitated?"
Someone explained, "All the card players were caught. They were caught here at the small store, and even the group at Uncle Gui's was busted!"
Zhou Fu: "..."
My goodness!
Fortunately, Wangcai invited him to the temple fair! Jiang Xia was surprised. Were Wen Wan and Zhou Bingqiang's wife both arrested?
Did she misunderstand her? Jiang Xia had immediately suspected Wen Wan of reporting them.
Because she had just seen Wen Wan making a call at the production team.
Li Xiuxian's face turned pale. "Where's my father? Auntie, did you see my father?"
"Your father was also arrested!"
Li Xiuxian: "..."
If only she had listened to her father-in-law earlier and invited her father to the temple fair!
Li Xiuxian looked towards Zhou Chenglei.
But Zhou Chenglei had already walked far ahead with Jiang Xia.
He wasn't interested in these matters.
Li Xiuxian hurried to catch up with them.
Would Zhou Chenglei have a solution?
(End of Chapter)
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