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Chapter 1074: Chapter 1079: Where’s Your Face?
On the birthday of the Green Group and Tangyuan, the Tan Family welcomed a significant number of guests.
The Tan Family, situated in the village and hosting guests for the first time, made it a first-time visit for many.
They could hardly believe this was the home of a Fifth Rank inspector.
It was modest yet possessed a unique charm.
The Tan Family, a newly emerging wealthy household, showed no trace of vulgarity; instead, it exuded an elegant and cozy lifestyle.
"The Tan Family has mountains and water, truly a feng shui treasure land. No wonder they have given birth to two bizarre and spirited babies," Madam Qian said with a smile.
"I’ve only heard that this pair of Dragon and Phoenix Twins are both beautiful and intelligent. I must go see them."
"I’ll go too and ask Mrs. Tan how she raises her children."
Groups of women, having asked the Maid, made their way to the guest room.
In the guest room, the two treasures had changed into festive red attire.
This was arranged by Duo’er early on; she disliked others visiting her bedroom, so she prepared the largest guest room. This made her comfortable and allowed the guests to play with the children.
The personality differences between the twins were becoming more pronounced; Green Group was reserved, while Tangyuan was lively.
Especially when encountering strangers, the twins’ reactions were vastly different.
No matter who teased them, Green Group remained silent, while Tangyuan would act coquettishly and beg to be held.
"Duo’er, how did you give birth to two children with such completely different personalities? They are just too adorable!"
Qiao Duo’er replied with resignation, "I actually wish their temperaments were more alike, so they could play together."
"It’s normal for a boy and a girl to be different; otherwise, you’d be bothered later on," commented someone with experience, chuckling.
If a male child were effeminate or a female child a tomboy, it would be problematic when discussing marriage prospects.
Currently, the Tan Family’s two little ones had just the right personalities: the boy was composed and reticent, his feelings not readily visible, while the girl was lively and warm-hearted, with a gentle temper. Surely, they would both find good matches in the future.
In the end, isn’t the hope in raising sons and daughters that they find suitable partners and live a prosperous and joyful life?
At this moment, some commotion stirred among the guests admiring the rural scenery in the front yard.
The Du Family had also sent people, specifically the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the Zhong Clan, and Qiao Hua’er.
Seeing them, many couldn’t help but frown; if it were them, they assuredly would have stayed hidden at home their entire life.
"The Du Family has been too ashamed to see anyone for more than a year; what’s happened today?"
Du Yingxue first had an illicit affair with mountain bandits, resulting in a secret pregnancy, and later she colluded with her bandit lover to steal away the barely month-old Qin Mingrui.
And yet, the Du Family could still shamelessly appear at others’ homes, where had their faces gone?
"They must think that after more than a year, everyone has forgotten about it; perhaps they even want to take advantage of their daughter-in-law to curry some favor with the old Tan Family."
"Qiao Hua’er and Mrs. Tan may be sisters, but the gap between them is really huge."
"It’s like one is from heaven, and the other from earth, okay? Qiao Hua’er couldn’t catch up to Mrs. Tan’s demeanor even if she studied for several lifetimes."
Qiao Duo’er was always composed in her interactions, exuding an ethereal, unworldly aura.
As for Qiao Hua’er, she emanated a mercenary air that instinctively made people keep their distance.
"What happened to Du Yingxue and the child? If not for seeing them today, I would’ve completely forgotten about that mess."
"I heard the mother died in childbirth, but the son was fine, though he was given away."
"Let’s hope they placed the poor child with a kind family so at least he can hold his head high."
The group of women nodded in agreement, regardless of how shameless the parents were, the child was innocent and deserved attention and love.
