Chapter 71 Ancestral Genealogy

After quickly tidying up the messy table, Shen Zishan went to the kitchen to wash it before turning around and going inside.

As soon as he entered the room, his eyes were immediately drawn to the scene before him—two exquisitely beautiful children, as adorable as dolls in New Year paintings, were lying quietly in their little beds.

"Wow! My sweet daughter and adorable son are so cute, let Daddy give you both a big kiss!"

Shen Zishan strode to the bedside, then gently bent down, lay on the edge of the bed, and kissed each of the two children's rosy cheeks with a happy expression.

At this moment, Ma Aning smiled and said to her husband, "Brother Shan, you stay here and look after the children for a while. I'll go get some hot water so we can wash our darlings' faces." After saying that, she turned and walked towards the kitchen.

Not long after, Ma Aning returned to the room carrying a basin of warm water.

She carefully placed the basin of water on the stool beside the bed, then gently wrung out the towel and began to carefully and tenderly wash the faces and little hands of her two children.

After washing them, she patiently fed the two little ones who were not fully awake.

Carry the prepared candy, melon seeds, peanuts, and some pastries in your hand.

These are all meant to be given to the villagers who are watching.

After everything was ready, Shen Zishan couldn't wait to pick up his beloved daughter and turned to his wife, calling out, "Wife, we can go now!" With that, he walked briskly towards the door.

When the couple arrived at the village chief's house with their child, they found it already bustling with people.

Today, a newborn is being added to the family genealogy, and people have come to watch and offer their congratulations.

At this moment, Shen Xiaoxiao finally woke up completely from her dream. She blinked her big, bright eyes and looked curiously at the unfamiliar crowd around her.

He murmured to himself, "Daddy, Daddy, what are we doing here?" Hearing his daughter's childish question, Shen Zishan quickly lowered his head and met his daughter's clear and bright eyes.

“Daughter, wake up. We’re at your village chief’s house. Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, the day we’re going to add you to the family genealogy.” Shen Zishan’s tone was cheerful.

The process of adding the family genealogy was quick, with the village chief and several elders working together.

After each family's genealogy is completed, family members will distribute some snacks they brought to the onlookers to share in the joy.

Next up was Shen Manman's turn. Shen Xiaoxiao stared intently at the little baby, Shen Manman, who was still being held tightly in her arms and seemed oblivious to everything around her.

Upon seeing her innocent little face, Shen Xiaoxiao's thoughts instantly drifted back to the moment before her death.

At that time, it was this infant Shen Manman who made him so angry that he couldn't even swallow a bite of food.

And what happened? He had barely stepped out of the store when he was struck by a falling object and crushed to death by someone jumping off the building!

Whenever she recalls this experience, Shen Xiaoxiao's feelings are incredibly complicated.

Speaking of which, should I resent Shen Manman? After all, if it weren't for her, I wouldn't have ended up being smashed to death.

But looking back, if I hadn't suffered this calamity, and my soul hadn't been mistakenly taken away, I would likely still be struggling in that life full of misfortune and suffering, and I would never have had such a wonderful stroke of luck.

While Shen Xiaoxiao was lost in thought, Shen Manman had already successfully completed the family genealogy.

Shen Erniu and Li Erhua, who were standing nearby, quickly took out a small handful of melon seeds from their bag and distributed them to the older women and aunties present with big smiles.

Because the quantity was so limited, each person only received a handful of seeds, and they ate them before they could even taste the original flavor of the seeds.

Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but purse their lips and complain, "They're so stingy!"

Shen Zishan carefully held his daughter in his arms, while tightly protecting his wife Ma Aning with one hand, and walked steadily towards the village chief step by step.

Seeing them arrive, the village chief greeted them with a broad smile, "Shanzi, you've finally arrived!"

Shen Zishan quickly stepped forward and respectfully greeted the village chief and all the elders present, saying, "Uncle Village Chief, and all the grandfathers and uncles, Happy New Year! I wish you all good health and all the best in the new year!" His voice was loud and sincere.

Upon hearing Shen Zishan's blessings, everyone responded with smiles: "Great! Happy New Year! We also wish you and your family peace and happiness!"

The atmosphere was harmonious and joyful, with everyone exchanging New Year greetings.

At this moment, the village chief said with a smile, "Come, come, let me add these two little ones to our village's genealogy."

As he spoke, he picked up a pen and prepared to write the child's information after Shen Zishan and Ma Aning's names.

Just then, a sharp, piercing voice suddenly rang out from the crowd: "Wait! They've long since severed ties with our family. This family tree can't list them together with us!"

It turned out that Qian Danu had somehow squeezed in from the side. With a mean-spirited look on her face, she put her hands on her hips and shouted at the village chief without any politeness.

"Nonsense! What are you doing?" Upon hearing this, the village chief was so angry that his beard trembled, and the wrinkles on his face appeared even deeper with anger.

Qian Daniu stood with her hands on her hips, shouting defiantly, "I'm not making a scene! They're so capable, aren't they? They even dared to sign a severance agreement with us. If that's the case, then what kind of family are they? And why should they have a place in our family genealogy?"

She spoke louder and louder, as if she were in the absolute right.

Hearing these words, Shen Zishan, who was standing to the side, felt a chill in his heart, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Uncle Village Chief, please do me the trouble to remove my family from her family's genealogy! It's better not to associate with a family like that."

Upon hearing this, the village chief quickly waved his hand and said, "Sanzi, you mustn't take this woman seriously! The family genealogy isn't something you can just move around casually; this is no laughing matter!"

As he spoke, the village chief couldn't help but rub his temples, inwardly lamenting: Why does the Shen family always have so many troubles every day!

After a pause, the village chief continued, "Even if you really have to move out, under whose name will your family be registered? You can't just not be listed in the family genealogy, can you?"

Faced with the village chief's question, Shen Zishan remained expressionless, but his eyes were filled with unwavering determination as he replied, "Thank you for your concern, Uncle Village Chief. If possible, could you please open a new page in our family genealogy? After all, I am now the head of this family."

After he finished speaking, he looked quietly at the village chief, waiting for his reply.

"There has never been such a saying! Only those who have made significant contributions are qualified to have their family genealogy recorded separately."

The oldest gentleman, sitting at the head of the table, spoke slowly. His voice was not loud, but it was full of authority, making it impossible for anyone to ignore him.