Bai Luyun, noticing Lu Jueyu’s pale complexion and silence, reached out to hold her hand, asking with concern, "Sister-in-law, are you alright?"
After a moment, the dizziness dissipated a little bit and Lu Jueyu smiled weakly as she replied, "I’m fine, Sister-in-law. Just feeling a little dizzy—probably from fatigue."
Looking at the bright sun overhead, Bai Luyun said, "Sister-in-law, let’s go inside. The sun has been unbearable lately—you might get heatstroke if you stay outside too long."
"Alright," Lu Jueyu agreed with a nod.
As they walked out of the backyard, they saw Li Chenmo waiting for them on the balcony. Seeing his wife’s pale face, he rushed over, held her hand, and asked, "Wife, what’s wrong?"
Hearing this, Bai Luyun glanced at him with a smile. Just hearing his words, she could see his worry, which was evident in his voice and gaze.
Holding her husband’s hand for support, Lu Jueyu reassured him gently, "Husband, I’m fine—just a bit dizzy."
Li Chenmo frowned when he saw how pale his wife was and said, "Wife, let’s head back home. We can deliver the rest of the thank-you gifts later."
Feeling unwell, Lu Jueyu readily agreed, "Alright, I will listen to you."
"Sister-in-law," Bai Luyun interjected, "why don’t you rest here for a bit before heading back? It looks like you might have heatstroke."
After hearing this, Li Chenmo nodded in agreement and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Sister-in-law."
Bai Luyun gestured for them to sit and poured them cups of cold tea. She took a seat across from them and looked at Lu Jueyu with a hint of worry in her eyes.
After taking a sip of tea, Li Chenmo placed a small box and a package on the table, and said, "Sister-in-law, these are just some things we made ourselves. I hope you and the team leader will accept them. Thank you for both of your help during my second brother’s wedding."
Seeing the exquisite bamboo box, Bai Luyun’s eyes flashed with surprise. It was different from the wedding gifts they had received from Lu Jueyu the previous year. She thought that if the box was so beautiful, the contents must be equally thoughtful.
She knew her husband had worked tirelessly to arrange the use of the village hall for Li Lingyun’s wedding. Therefore, she didn’t feel burdened accepting the gift.
With a warm smile, she said, "Brother Li, there is no need to be so formal. Not to mention that my husband is the team leader, as neighbors, helping each other is just a natural thing to do."
Lu Jueyu smiled at her words, noting that Bai Luyun’s changes extended beyond her appearance. Her previous calculative and hypocritical demeanor had been replaced by a straightforward and open-minded attitude.
By accepting the gift without hesitation, Bai Luyun showed familiarity and put them at ease. This fostered a closer relationship, transforming their interactions from polite formality to genuine warmth.
Reaching out, Lu Jueyu patted Bai Luyun’s hand and said, "Sister-in-law, we won’t be shy with you in the future if we need any help. And if you need anything, feel free to come to me as well."
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