Back then, it was all like playing house.

Nobody cares.

She didn't even know what love was before she went to the countryside.

But now, just by looking at his sister's expression, He Xiaojie knew that she truly had someone else in her heart.

“Our Runqing has grown up too.”

He Xiaojie stroked her head, feeling a pang of heartache.

She was originally a little princess who was pampered and grew up in her family!

However, they later had to go to the countryside. He Xiaojie also went to Kashgar to work in the countryside, where the environment was more difficult than in the southwest.

In the past two years, I have successfully joined the geological team, which can be considered as my wish coming true.

He Runqing smiled and said, "Brother, don't say that, and don't worry about me! I feel that going to the countryside has brought me a lot of good things. I met good friends and Chen Yifei and the others. Although there were some bad things, I only remember the good ones."

"Life is inherently bitter; we must find sweetness even in bitterness."

"Um."

Afterwards, He Xiaojie started steaming fish and cooking, all of which were his specialties. Afraid that his sister would choke, he asked her to wait outside.

When He Runqing came out, he covered his mouth and burst out laughing.

"Comrade Chen Yifei, are you closest to our dog?"

At this moment, the little dog Jianshe was sitting face down opposite Chen Yifei, in the same posture as him, looking somewhat reserved.

They even looked at each other blankly. The big golden retriever, Jianshe, just like Chen Yifei, put his hands on his chest and looked up at He Runqing furtively.

Chen Yifei: "..."

To be honest, the dog and he were really good friends; to ease the awkwardness, he would just pat the dog's head.

No wonder it's called Construction, it's like a little lackey.

Chen Yifei patted him and gave him a piece of meat to eat.

Construction happily wagged its tail and left.

He Runqing sat down, and Chen Yifei also made a cup of tea for his wife.

It was only then that she realized Wan Yi and He Duan had already started drinking.

My cousin's wife also started drinking.

Bai Li smiled and said, "Brother-in-law's cooking skills are really good, and the tea is also very delicious, refreshing and cool."

He Runqing nodded: "That's right, Chen Yifei is good at everything he does."

Wan Yi pinched He Runqing's cheek: "Look at you, you're completely focused on Chen Yifei."

"Xiao Chen is indeed a good person, but you also need to be good to yourself."

Wan Yi looked her daughter over and said, "You've lost weight. I'll have someone come over later to take your measurements and have a few outfits made for you to wear, okay?"

"Okay." He Runqing nodded.

"The food is almost ready. My brother's cooking is delicious."

After dealing with her mother, He Runqing came to cling to Chen Yifei.

She came here to sit, hoping that he wouldn't worry or feel uncomfortable.

"Um."

Chen Yifei nodded, thinking, "How can my little wife be so lovable?"

This place is different from the southwest. People here don't like to put chili peppers in their food, and there are two desserts.

After Chen Yifei finished a bowl of rice, He Runqing gave him the remaining half bowl as well.

The two had a great understanding and served each other food at the dinner table.

The rest of the family members were clearly very loving, but seeing Chen Yifei and He Runqing's natural and affectionate relationship, they couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Wan Yi sighed, "Some people, even though they're quite old and have been married for many years, still won't serve me any food."

He Duan silently picked up a piece of braised pork and placed it in her bowl.

Then Wan Yi smiled and picked up her chopsticks, placing the untouched fish meat and fish head into Chen Yifei's bowl.

"Comrade Xiao Chen, may you have abundance every year!"

After finishing, Wan Yi looked at He Duan, who also picked up a piece of boneless fish meat and gave it to Chen Yifei: "This piece of meat is good, eat it quickly, Xiao Chen."

As for He Xiaojie putting the fish tail into Chen Yifei's bowl, he said, "If there's a head, there must be a tail, right, brother-in-law?"

Chen Yifei had inquired beforehand and found that the son-in-law had a head, a tail, and a body, which showed that he was quite satisfied with him!

He naturally smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad, brother and sister-in-law."

"I will be good to Qingqing, not just now, but for a very long time to come."

"Hmm. I won't question you anymore."

After He Duan finished eating, although he still didn't talk much, he finally broke the ice and said a few words.

It's certain that Chen Yifei doesn't dislike her, but whether he likes her or not remains to be seen.

He also mentioned that Qingqing was pregnant, because he had called his family to tell them about it when he got pregnant with He Runqing.

So at this moment, Bai Li said, "It's okay. When I was pregnant, my nanny took care of me. She's very experienced and has been paying attention to what I eat these past few days."

"Don't worry, we'll wait for your children to come out and play with the little ball."

"The little ball is quite mischievous now."

He Runqing pulled Chen Yifei aside and spoke with his cousin-in-law.

"Sister-in-law, is pregnancy very painful? I'm a little scared."

"It does hurt a bit. In ancient times, women had to go through the gates of hell. It's good that medical conditions are better now, but you still have to be careful. If you accidentally have a C-section, they'll have to cut open your stomach and take the baby out."

"hiss……"

Upon hearing this, He Runqing became frightened.

Chen Yifei squeezed her hand and said, "It's okay, I'm here. We'll give birth in a hospital in the city; the conditions there will be better."

"Mmm." He Runqing nodded.

Bai Li asked curiously, "Brother-in-law, if you had to choose one, would you choose the child or Qingqing?"

"I was just joking. I definitely hope my sister will have a smooth journey."

"Qingqing," Chen Yifei said, "my wife is the most important, sister-in-law."

"Don't worry about those rural customs about having a boy; I don't have those kinds of thoughts. My wife comes first."

Bai Li breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm relieved now. I met He Xiaojie when I was sent to the countryside in Kashgar."

"We saw everything back then when we were there. Please don't take offense at our extra worries."

"I know," Chen Yifei nodded.

Because of their capitalist backgrounds, almost all of He Runqing's generation were sent to the countryside.

It's truly remarkable that they were able to return safely and now have a formal job.

However, Chen Yifei will definitely not let Qingqing regret choosing to be with him.

Seeing that it was almost time, the little ball started fussing about wanting to go to sleep.

Chen Yifei said, "Qingqing, you sleep at home. I've booked a hotel outside, and I'll stay there."

It's not appropriate for him to stay here on his first night here.

He Runqing shook his head: "Stay in my room!"

At this point, Chen Yifei stood with her at the gate of the courtyard and said, "This is your home. Your parents have finally managed to see you once in a while, so they must have a lot to say to you."

"I'll come back to stay tomorrow night."

“Okay!” He Runqing understood what Chen Yifei meant.

"I'm going to tell my parents tonight how great you are."

Chen Yifei was no longer so nervous. Instead, he looked at his wife with a smile and said, "It doesn't matter how good I am. What parents want is for their daughter to live a good life."