freenovelworld Chapter 202 This is a gift from the old man. Tomorrow, Xiao Yuan will accompany you to the real esta
Chapter 202 This is a gift from the old man. Tomorrow, Xiao Yuan will accompany you to the real esta
Qiao Manman smiled, thinking to herself that she wasn't afraid. It would be best if they could get along; if not, she'd just hide in Northeast China. As long as Lu Yuan was on her side, things wouldn't be bad.
“Yes, if your dad dares to give you a hard time, just tell Mom, and Mom will teach him a lesson.”
As for the old man, she wouldn't dare. But seeing how much her father-in-law praised the tea and honey that Manman sent, she knew he absolutely loved this granddaughter-in-law.
Soon, the car stopped in front of a three-story building. Qiao Manman looked up and saw two tough men in military uniforms and a kind-looking aunt standing at the door.
Lu Yuan helped Qiao Manman and Xie Susu out of the car, and greeted them with a smile: "Grandpa, Dad, Aunt Zhou, it's been a long time."
Grandpa Lu Qihua stepped forward with a smile and pulled Lu Yuan aside: "This must be Manman. You must have had a long journey. I'm your grandpa, Lu Qihua!"
Qiao Manman greeted him with a smile: "Hello, Grandpa!"
"Greetings, granddaughter-in-law! Your voice is so sweet! Here, this is your father-in-law, Lu Jingchuan, who took a day off to come and welcome you!"
"Dad, thank you for your help!"
Lu Jingchuan nodded, thinking that the little girl was so well-behaved and lovable, it was really a good deal for that brat Lu Yuan.
Aunt Zhou stepped forward: "It's cold outside, come inside. The food is ready, let's welcome Xiao Yuan and Manman back."
"Yes, yes, come inside quickly. Susu, you've worked hard too. I asked Xiao Zhou to stew some peach gum for you."
"Thank you, Dad!" Xie Susu took the suitcase, but before she could even pull it, Lu Jingchuan snatched it away.
Lu Yuan didn't sit idle either. He brought the rest of the things into the house and invited Qiu Zhihong, "Comrade Qiu, why don't you stay and have a simple meal with us!"
"Yes, yes, Zhihong, don't go! Park the car and come in for dinner!"
"Yes, Commander!"
Qiao Manman's legs went weak, and she wondered what kind of family she had married into.
One division commander wasn't enough, there was even a general. Typical protagonist setup for a period drama!
Xie Susu helped her up and teased her with a smile, "What, scared? Didn't Lu Yuan tell you about his family situation?"
Qiao Manman forced a smile: "He only said that his family members were all in the military region. I thought that having a brigade commander was something extraordinary!"
"Ha, the old man fought alongside a big leader and commanded thousands of troops. He was quite impressive!"
"It's only because the situation has been bad these past two years that we've kept a low profile and haven't dared to make a big fuss."
Qiao Manman nodded and followed Xie Susu to the restaurant.
A rectangular table was set with six dishes: scrambled eggs with tomatoes, sweet and sour carp, stir-fried cabbage, Mapo tofu, dry-fried green beans, and winter melon and pork rib soup.
There were also two bowls of peach gum prepared separately for the female relatives.
"This peach gum was picked by me personally from the peach orchard in the summer. I stewed it with rock sugar to nourish yin and improve complexion. Try it!"
Qiao Manman scooped a spoonful and put it in her mouth: "It's sweet and delicious!"
Xie Susu lowered her voice: "I heard that in the past, the women of wealthy families all drank bird's nest. If it weren't for the emphasis on frugality these days, I would definitely get a couple of cups to try."
Qiao Manman thought to herself, "I have bird's nest, I gave her several hundred kilograms of it." She nodded, "When we have the chance, let's drink it secretly, mother and daughter!"
Xie Susu laughed: "Ha, that's exactly what I mean! You're just what I want!"
Lu Yuan felt a little jealous when he saw the two whispering to each other.
She placed a piece of sweet and sour carp on the plate and thoughtfully removed the bones: "Wife, try Aunt Zhou's specialty."
Qiao Manman thanked him sweetly, picked up a piece of cabbage for Lu Yuan, and then got up to serve soup to the elders. She didn't even forget Aunt Zhou.
"No, no, no, I can do it myself, how could I trouble you!"
Qiao Manman pressed down on her shoulder: "Aunt Zhou works hard cooking, so don't be so polite with me."
"Xiao Zhou is the orphan of a martyr, so it's only right that Manman shows him respect."
Aunt Zhou raised her hand to wipe the corner of her eye and said with a smile, "Then thank you, Xiao Yuan's wife."
Qiao Manman felt a little embarrassed by being addressed that way.
Nodding, he prepared to serve soup to Comrade Qiu Zhihong, but Qiu Zhihong dodged him with lightning speed.
"I'm the junior, I'll do it myself!"
"Yes, yes, don't be shy, we're all family, eat as much as you want."
Qiu Zhihong nodded and served himself a bowl of pork rib soup.
The delicious aroma filled the air as a group of people ate and chatted in a harmonious atmosphere.
After the meal, Qiao Manman took out two boxes of tea from her suitcase, one for Aunt Zhou and one for Qiu Zhihong.
The two happily took the gifts back to the house, leaving the space to the Lu family.
Qiao Manman opened the canvas bag and took out a wooden box: "Grandpa, this is a gift from your granddaughter-in-law!"
The old man opened it and exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, it's a ginseng root! Judging by its condition, it must be a hundred years old!"
"Where did you get this? It must have cost a lot of money! Xiao Yuan went all the way to Northeast China and couldn't find one in such good condition!"
"It came about by chance. Grandpa, keep it and have Doctor Li make you some nourishing pills."
As she spoke, she took out a box of sea cucumbers from her canvas bag: "This is a gift for Dad!"
Lu Jingchuan thanked him, his fingers gently stroking the box, a smile on his face.
Qiao Manman continued, taking a brocade box out of her canvas bag: "Mom, open it and take a look!"
Curious, Xie Susu pried open the clasp on the brocade box, revealing rows of white, feather-like objects: "This is... bird's nest?"
"Yes, I bought it at the Friendship Store in Shanghai."
Xie Susu gave a thumbs up: "You're awesome! But don't buy these bourgeois gadgets anymore."
Our family holds a special position; if anyone finds fault with us, we'll be doomed.
Qiao Manman nodded: "Then Mother must hide it well, and wait until late at night to secretly stew it and drink it."
"Okay, I'll bring a stove inside in a couple of days and cook it myself."
As he spoke, he crushed the whole bird's nest into crumbs and put it in a glass jar: "That way, even if someone sees it, they won't be able to contact that precious thing!"
Qiao Manman hummed in agreement, thinking that her mother-in-law was indeed an engineer and had a quick mind.
While thinking, he took out honey, tea, various dried fruits, and mountain products from his suitcase.
The old man held the tea leaves as if they were precious treasures: "I thought you only prepared them for Xiao Zhou and Xiao Qiu. I was so hungry!"
"No way, Mom said you like to drink it, so I brought all the ones from home."
The old man nodded: "And Manman loves me too!"
As she spoke, she gave Lu Jingchuan a wink.
"It's getting late, Man'er, go back to your room and rest!"
Qiao Manman hummed in agreement and followed Lu Jingchuan upstairs. Lu Yuan packed his suitcase and bags and followed closely behind.
The two quickly reached the second floor. Lu Jingchuan gave his son and daughter-in-law a wink and led them into the study.
He took out two property certificates and a set of keys from the hidden compartment.
He asked Qiao Manman, "Have you hidden all the things Xiao Yuan brought back?"
"Hide it well, I promise no one will find it!"
"Whether they find out or not is irrelevant, the main thing is not to implicate your family!"
Lu Jingchuan handed the property certificate to Qiao Manman: "This is a gift from the old man. Tomorrow, Xiao Yuan will accompany you to the real estate bureau to complete the registration."