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These clothes were gifts He Tiantian usually gave her as a filial son.

Jiang Lifang only wears it on important occasions.

Today she went back to her parents' home, and to put their minds at ease, she wore her best clothes.

"Sister-in-law, please don't say that," Jiang Lifang said somewhat embarrassed. "By the way, Wentao, where's Wenwen?"

"They went out to buy some things and will be back soon. Hurry up and come inside; it's warm inside," Zhang Hui said.

Huo Zhekun stepped forward and said, "Sister-in-law, you've worked hard."

Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian, each holding a chubby baby, said, "Hello, Auntie!"

“Good, good, Lifang, you’re so lucky.” Zhang Hui said excitedly. Her sister-in-law’s family was all very beautiful. She rubbed her hands together. “Oh dear, I’m empty-handed. I don’t have a gift for you. Come in, come in, I’ll get a gift for the child.”

Jiang Lifang took her sister-in-law Zhang Hui's arm and they went into the house together.

The old man and woman of the Jiang family heard the noise outside and were about to come out when they saw the door open.

"Dad, Mom!" Jiang Lifang ran excitedly to her parents. "I missed you so much!"

"We miss you all too," said Madam Jiang with a smile. "We've been corresponding for the past few years, but haven't met. It's a pity, but it's a blessing that everyone is healthy. Don't cry. You're all grandmothers now; don't be afraid of being laughed at by the younger generation if you cry."

Huo Zhekun stepped forward respectfully and said, "Father-in-law, Mother-in-law!"

He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie stepped forward and said, "Grandfather and Grandmother."

"Good, they're all good kids," said Grandpa Jiang. "Come in and sit down, don't stand outside."

After they were seated, Madam Jiang took out two gold locks from the room, one for each of them, and gave He Tiantian a pair of red jade bracelets.

"Mom, the gift is too heavy." Jiang Lifang felt embarrassed and didn't want her mother to spend money.

“We couldn’t attend the children’s wedding before, but now that we’re back, how can we not give them a gift?” said Madam Jiang. “Tian Tian is a good daughter-in-law, so you must treat her well.”

Hearing her mother praise He Tiantian, Jiang Lifang said proudly, "This is the daughter-in-law I've chosen, of course I like her, and we get along very well. By the way, where's my older brother?"

"Your eldest brother took the two children out to buy things, so that when relatives come, there won't be anything left at home," Madam Jiang explained.

"Mom, didn't you say you were coming back before the New Year? Why has it been delayed until now?" Jiang Lifang asked.

"It's nothing, it's just that your father caught a cold and missed the New Year. We came together after the New Year," said Madam Huo.

Upon hearing that her father had caught a cold, Jiang Lifang became very worried and asked, "Dad, how are you now?"

"It's nothing, I've taken the medicine and I'm all better now. It's just that your mother and older brother are making a fuss, otherwise we would have been home before the New Year," Grandpa Jiang muttered, clearly unhappy.

“Dad, you’re getting old, you can’t do this. It’s always better to be careful,” Jiang Lifang said. “How about this, I’ll take you to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow, so you’ll know what’s going on.”

"I'm fine, I'm perfectly healthy," said Grandpa Jiang. "You don't need to take me. Besides, it's the New Year, who wants to go to the hospital? It's just a cold, nothing serious."

"Alright, Lifang, don't worry, your father is in good health," said Madam Jiang. Just then, a hearty laugh came from outside.

Jiang Guyou returned from the supply and marketing cooperative with his son and daughter. When he heard that his sister had arrived, he put down his things and came in.

Another round of pleasantries ensued.

"Yingjie, you're pretty good, kid." Jiang Wentao laughed. "You're better than me. I don't even have a wife yet, and you already have two kids."

"Cousin, you have to keep it up," Huo Yingjie said. "After all, you're not young anymore. Your maternal grandparents are already thinking about having a great-grandchild."

"I'm working on it, I'm working on it," Jiang Wentao said. "When I get married, I'll invite you all over for the wedding banquet."

"That's a must," Huo Yingjie said. "By the way, how is Wenwen?"

"Cousin, I'm preparing for the college entrance exam, and I'm trying my best to get into a university in Beijing," Jiang Wenwen said with a smile. She had always wanted to return to Beijing, and now her dream had finally come true.

"Getting into universities in Yanjing is tough, you'll have to work hard!" Huo Yingjie said. The college entrance exam is becoming increasingly standardized and difficult. But with effort, outstanding people will always get into university.

“I will,” Jiang Wenwen said. “Cousin, you are so lucky. Your wife is so beautiful, and you have a lovely son and a daughter.”

“Yes, I’m envious too!” Jiang Wentao said. “It seems I can’t focus on work so much anymore. I should find a partner and have a few lovely children.”

"If you had thought of this earlier, my sister-in-law would have already had a baby. My nephew and niece are already running around and can run errands." Jiang Wenwen said playfully. These were usually the words of the elders, but she couldn't help herself today. Her cousin's two children were just too adorable.

Fair-skinned and tender, plump and chubby, pretty and cute.

He Tiantian was talking to everyone when she noticed her aunt was busy cooking by herself, so she went over to help.

Seeing her cousin-in-law helping, Jiang Wenwen couldn't just sit idly by, so she followed along.

He Tiantian's diligence earned her praise from her aunt Zhang Hui.

Jiang Wenwen is a cheerful and lively girl who gets along well with He Tiantian. They talk while they work.

They quickly became familiar with each other.

After lunch, it was past 10 p.m. before Jiang Lifang left with her family.

Although she wanted to stay, her large family was too much trouble, and she didn't want her sister-in-law to suffer. She decided to go back today and come back tomorrow.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it's already the sixth day of the Lunar New Year.

It's that time of year again when Huo Zhekun's family leaves.

Before leaving, Jiang Lifang took her family to her parents' home to say goodbye.

Grandpa Jiang asked his son, Jiang Wentao, to invite his second uncle's family over for a casual meal.

It just so happens that Jiang Wenhui's boyfriend, Liu Chuanqiang, was also there, so they came over together.

Jiang Wenhui is the only daughter of the second uncle of the Jiang family. She is very spoiled and has developed a rather arrogant personality.

She has always been pampered at home, and she has always been the envy of others, whether it's going to school or not.

But in front of He Tiantian, she felt like an ugly duckling, looking utterly pathetic.

I had seen He Tiantian at the Overseas Chinese Hotel before and had always envied her. Now that I've seen her again, I'm even more envious.

"Sister-in-law, your clothes are so beautiful, where did you buy them?" Jiang Wenhui asked with a smile, her eyes full of envy.

Although she felt a little jealous and uncomfortable, she couldn't help but want to find out if she also wanted to buy it.

He Tiantian smiled and shook her head, saying, "I don't know where I bought them. They were all sent to me by my grandmother and parents."

Jiang Wenhui smiled and said, "My cousin-in-law is beautiful; she looks good in anything."

"Nonsense." He Tiantian smiled, then heard the child crying. "You two chat, I'll go take care of the child."