403: Chapter 403: The Conversation between Two Women 403: Chapter 403: The Conversation between Two Women With Deng Xianfeng’s proactive organization, and the spread of the news that Mayor Wu and Secretary Yang were visiting the village today, the mood in Wanshan Village was extremely high.
They could even envision a bright future for Wanshan Village, so everyone in the village was very warm and thankful towards Tangyu and the others.
It was good to make connections with such important figures.
Besides, the villagers of Wanshan Village were inherently simple and hospitable, and they were always passionate about treating guests; even if Secretary Yang’s visit hadn’t happened, under Deng Xianfeng’s organization, they would still have shown great enthusiasm.
Over a hundred people dined together in the ancestral hall, just like a wedding banquet.
The dishes were also richly prepared, with Tangyu’s table seating six of them plus three from Deng Li’s family, along with the village head, for a total of ten people at one table.
The dishes at this table were the most lavish, with more than twenty dishes on a large round table, especially with a roasted whole sheep placed right in the center.
There were fish and meat, as well as wild game from the mountains and some authentic local dishes.
Zhao Yaya’s mouth watered at the sight, especially at the sight of the glisteningly roasted lamb.
Feeling the warmth of Wanshan Village’s people, Tangyu and the others couldn’t help but be in a great mood, and they enjoyed the meal immensely.
Many of the delicacies, which were hardly available in Donglin City, were common here.
Little glutton Zhao Yaya had eaten so much that her belly turned into a big ball, and she still looked as if she had not had her fill.
If she lived here, she would probably turn into a little chubby pig in just two or three months.
“Village head, thank you for your warm hospitality, I’ll drink to you,” Tangyu said as he raised his glass, letting go of any previous discontent thanks to the village head’s repeated expressions of goodwill.
Deng Xianfeng immediately squeezed his eyes into a smile, “Tangyu, you are being too polite; this is all expected.
As guests from afar, we are always hospitable here in Wanshan Village.”
Guo Momo and the others also toasted the village head one after another, keeping the smile on Deng Xianfeng’s face so wide he could hardly contain it.
He did all this to please Tangyu and others, hoping they wouldn’t take the previous incident to heart.
After enjoying the lavish dinner, everyone proceeded to the open space outside the ancestral hall where several bonfires had already been lit.
Since it was a bonfire party, naturally, there couldn’t be a lack of bonfires.
At this time, the children excitedly sang and danced around the fires, with some even roasting sweet potatoes, fish, and even wild game within the flames, such as birds.
Everyone was as excited as if it were New Year’s, with jubilant and joyous sounds filling the air, making the entire Wanshan Village incredibly lively.
This lively atmosphere also infected everyone; being there, one couldn’t help but share in the joy.
“Wow, this is so much fun,” Zhao Yaya exclaimed excitedly.
“The Immortal sisters have come out; the bonfire party can begin,” the children said with joy when they saw Tangyu and the others come out.
Under the guidance of the village head Deng Xianfeng, Tangyu and the others took their seats around one of the bonfires, where stools had already been arranged.
The fire was not large and was made from charcoal.
Although the night was a bit chilly in the autumn, a large bonfire would be intolerably hot.
“You all sit for a while, I’ll go arrange something,” said Deng Xianfeng.
With her round eyes, Zhao Yaya curiously glanced around at everything, which was very new to her.
New things always seem special because people are curious by nature.
“The life here seems quite rich, living in the countryside is actually pretty nice,” whispered Lin Feifei, sitting close to Tangyu.
These days have been incredibly relaxing and comfortable for her, being able to spend all day with Tangyu.
Unlike before, when she only saw Tangyu at bedtime.
This feeling made her very comfortable and at ease, even hoping that the holiday would never end.
The bonfire party began amid everyone’s anticipation.
The first act was a traditional dance of Wanshan Village, which, though not very polished, was still festive and fun, offering a fresh and unique experience.
Guo Momo and the others often couldn’t help but grin while watching it.
The program might not have been rich, but thanks to the enthusiasm of the villagers of Wanshan Village and the unique performances, it prompted comedic moments that had everyone laughing merrily.
Especially for Guo Momo and the others, who were seeing it for the first time, they sometimes laughed so hard they doubled over.
Zhao Yaya just laughed without any regard for appearance, often drawing the attention of many towards them.
Seeing their happy faces made Tangyu smile along with them.
Their happiness was contagious, like a virus that could spread.
This joy, no doubt, would be worth remembering for many years to come.
“If I could always live with them like this in the future, that would be wonderful,” Tangyu thought to himself amidst the happiness.
But now that he had officially started a relationship with Lin Feifei, he was not sure if she would accept another person.
This matter hadn’t seemed so troublesome to Tangyu before, but now it felt very difficult.
More than once, Tangyu couldn’t help but ask himself: Am I being too greedy, too amorous?
Why am I not satisfied with having Lin Feifei and still thinking about Liu Shanshan, Guo Momo, and others?
Tangyu couldn’t find an answer to this question.
Perhaps it was because of the influence of his master, Ghost Doctor’s, romantic history, that he harbored such a deeply rooted thought in his mind.
Thinking about this made Tangyu’s head ache.
He simply shook his head, choosing not to think about it for now.
When the time came, he would then consider this troubling matter.
“Shanshan, can we talk a bit?” Lin Feifei suddenly said to Liu Shanshan.
Liu Shanshan looked at Lin Feifei with a slight start and then nodded her head.
The two of them stood up and walked to the side.
Seeing their actions, Tangyu also started and wondered what they were up to.
He wanted to follow them, but Lin Feifei said, “Don’t follow us, this is private between me and Sister Shanshan.”
Lin Feifei and Liu Shanshan walked to a deserted clearing before stopping.
Liu Shanshan looked at Lin Feifei and asked, “What do you need from me?”
Lin Feifei smiled lightly and said, “Nothing much, just wanted to chat with you, it’s too noisy over there.
Although it’s quite fun, after a while it becomes visually tiring.
I saw that you didn’t seem interested in watching either, so I thought we could come here and talk.”
Liu Shanshan smiled wryly, naturally knowing that Lin Feifei wouldn’t have asked her to come aside just for a simple chat.
A thought flashed through Liu Shanshan’s mind, could it be that Lin Feifei had seen she liked Tangyu?
And that’s why she wanted to talk about it?
“Shanshan, if you were to describe love with one thing, what would it be?” Lin Feifei suddenly asked.
Liu Shanshan thought for a moment and replied, “A dream.”
“Life is like a dream, Sister Shanshan, your description is quite grand.
I think love is more like a cup of strong tea.
It has bitterness, sweetness, and its own unique fragrance.
If you gulp it down, it’s just a cup of water for quenching your thirst.
But if you savor it slowly, you can taste its flavor.
I’ve always been quite clueless about love, even though I’ve watched a lot of idol dramas, I always thought the love depicted in them was too exaggerated.
All those solemn vows and promises, those everlasting pledges, seemed too dramatic.
I never believed love was that great or magical.
But now I understand that love is far greater and more magical than that.
People grow up, and now I deeply understand this.
In the past, I was filled with a sacred longing for love, always feeling that my love would be like that of Snow White, unique and not shared with anyone.
Loving someone meant having all of them.
The world of love is exclusive and doesn’t allow others to intervene or trespass.” Lin Feifei paused here and didn’t continue.
Liu Shanshan’s fingers surreptitiously pinched her own flesh.
Although she appeared calm on the outside, her heart was surging like turbulent waves.
She was now certain that Lin Feifei had brought her here to talk about Tangyu.
It seemed she had realized Liu Shanshan liked Tangyu.
Indeed, Liu Shanshan liked Tangyu, but she had no intention of possessing him or taking him away from Lin Feifei.
Her love was foolish; she just couldn’t control herself sometimes.
Her love was silent; she simply loved quietly, without any action.
If Lin Feifei minded, she would choose to leave quietly.
“But now, I’ve realized I was wrong.
Loving someone doesn’t necessarily mean having them to yourself.
Love is a sacred thing.
Once you love, you have it.
If you insist on everything, it becomes distorted.
There are some people you just can’t have to yourself,” Lin Feifei said.
Liu Shanshan was somewhat confused, looking at Lin Feifei, not understanding what she was trying to say.
Looking at Liu Shanshan, Lin Feifei stopped beating around the bush and directly asked, “You like Tangyu, right?”
Hearing such a direct question, Liu Shanshan was stunned and fell silent.
Silence meant consent.
She really didn’t know how to answer this question.
After all, Lin Feifei was Tangyu’s official girlfriend.
To admit her feelings in front of her would be like admitting to being a third party.
“Don’t worry, Feifei, I will definitely not compete with you for Tangyu.
I do like him, but it will pass,” Liu Shanshan said.
Lin Feifei shook her head and replied, “Sister Shanshan, you misunderstand me.
Everyone has the right to like someone.
Your liking Tangyu is your own right, and no one can blame you or force you to leave.
On the contrary, your liking Tangyu just proves how outstanding he is, worthy of being liked by such a good girl as you.”
“Then what exactly are you trying to say?” Liu Shanshan was even more puzzled.
“What I mean is, I can’t possess Tangyu all to myself.
Although I can’t say I understand him very well, I know for sure he won’t always like only me.
Not now, and certainly not in the future.
He is a very outstanding man, and his future is boundlessly wide.
No one can predict how far he can go.
Perhaps, he will become a hero of an era.
I know that I can’t control him or satisfy him.
In the future, he will have many close female friends.
As a smart but foolish woman, if I try to have him all to myself, I will lose him in the end.
So, I don’t mind Sister Shanshan being his woman too, so at least later on we can compete for favor with others, and at least we can be allies in the future,” Lin Feifei said.
After hearing Lin Feifei’s words, Liu Shanshan was utterly dumbfounded, her mouth agape, unable to speak for a moment.
She could hardly believe Lin Feifei would say such a thing.
She even wondered if they had time-traveled back to ancient times.
But then, with another thought, she let go.
Indeed, Tangyu couldn’t possibly belong to one person alone.