Chapter 87 The Grand Finale

“I’m home today. My parents and grandfather want to meet you.”

Do you want to go?

Xiao Jinli asked cautiously, afraid that she might be unhappy, and kept observing her expression.

Chu Lulu simply raised an eyebrow. "Pretty daughter-in-law, isn't she going to meet her in-laws sooner or later?"

She can get along with people if she wants, and if she can't, she's not one to take it lying down.

"Let's go tomorrow."

"No, we'll go today."

"It'll be a little later, so I'll go to the department store to buy some things."

"Do any of your family members have any taboos?"

Chu Lulu looked up. She wanted to take responsibility for this person, so naturally she would treat his family with kindness.

Whether we get along well or not is something we'll have to face in the future.

"There was no attempt to avoid the topic."

"I'll call Grandpa this morning and tell him."

Xiao Jinli looked at her features and said, "After you've met my parents, if you're satisfied, shall we go get our marriage certificate?"

"My status can't give you fame and prestige, and I might even lack a lot of companionship."

"But I will always be by your side whenever I have time."

That was his promise, and he would never forget it for the rest of his life.

"Okay." Chu Lulu put down her lunchbox, feeling satisfied with her full stomach!

"I'm going to sleep a little longer. You go and rest by yourself."

Chu Lulu has no sleep problems; she can fall back asleep incredibly quickly.

She can get enough sleep whenever she has the time.

The next day at eight o'clock, after the two finished eating.

"How are these shoes? They have a multi-layered sole, which is good for older people's legs and feet. What size is your grandfather?"

Chu Lulu looked at Xiao Jinli, who smiled slightly.

Chu Lulu was speechless. "Don't tell me you didn't know!"

"Wait for me, I'll be right back."

There's a post office across from the department store where you can make phone calls.

"What's up? I'm busy. Don't bother me if you don't need anything."

Grandpa Xiao was pointing and gesturing in the living room, telling people to wipe this and move that, he was busy running around.

"LuLu is asking you, what size shoes do you wear?"

Xiao Jinli quickly spoke up, knowing his grandfather's temperament; if he hadn't said anything, his grandfather would have hung up the phone.

Old Xiao was taken aback for a moment, "Indeed, a little cotton-padded jacket is the best."

"What's the point of having a thing like you? To kick around like a ball?"

"Large 43, got it? Tell Lulu, size 43!"

Then he slammed down the phone!

Xiao Jinli's lips twitched slightly. He was no longer worried about Lulu's situation, but a little worried about himself...

"Forty-three yards."

Chu Lulu bought three pairs of shoes with multi-layered soles, which are hand-stitched and very soft.

Instead of buying clothes and shoes, Mr. and Mrs. Xiao bought a pair of matching watches.

"I'll buy a few more silver bracelets, and some safety locks for the kids."

"I want more of these big lollipops."

Kyoto has more things than Tohoku. When she saw candies as big as her palm, she immediately bought twenty of them. She didn't want to give them to children; she could eat them herself.

Is that enough?

"That's enough." Xiao Jinli nodded. Everyone in the family was very busy; it was probably just his parents and grandfather.

The two left the department store and drove to the military compound. As soon as they parked their car, a group of people surrounded them.

"LuLu, my name is Fang Hua, and I am Xiao Jinli's mother."

“You don’t know me, but I know you. I am the Minister of Foreign Affairs. All the letters you send are signed and approved by me.”

Fang Hua smiled as he looked at the baby-faced girl.

Unlike the reply I saw, it wasn't overtly aggressive; instead, it had a charmingly unexpected quality.

It makes you feel soft-hearted and want to protect it.

"Hello, Aunt Fang."

Chu Lulu smiled, her big eyes curving into crescent moons.

"Let's stop talking here and go inside."

Several female comrades surrounded Chu Lulu and walked into the house. Wang Ziqiang, who had come to see her off, looked at his own battalion commander and then at Sister Lulu's back.

This is the battalion commander's house, right?

Everyone else has gone inside; the battalion commander seems to have been forgotten in a corner.

"Battalion Commander, are you carrying the stuff?"

"I still have to go back."

When it comes to judging someone's character, Wang Ziqiang is the best example.

Battalion Commander Xiao resignedly carried his belongings and went into the house.

The women were already chatting enthusiastically, while Xiao's father and second uncle were also busy in the kitchen.

"Don't look over there. In the Xiao family, there is no precedent for having the young lady cook."

"They may not know how to make it, but they must know how to buy it."

"It was bought, it needs to be heated up."

The aunt held Chu Lulu's hand with a smile and whispered in her ear, "This is a tradition of the Xiao family. You can't break the rules."

Chu Lulu could tell that everyone was trying to ease her nervousness, even though she wasn't nervous at all.

"Auntie, Second Aunt, it's our first time meeting. I didn't know what to give you, so I bought this bracelet because of its unique design."

"Seeing your fair and radiant skin, I'm relieved that the bracelet barely matches your complexion."

The items aren't expensive; it's a silver bracelet with intricate craftsmanship and a heavy weight, but all in all, it only costs a little over twenty yuan.

She bought three in total.

Xiao Jinli's mother, second aunt, and younger sister-in-law each received one.

She doesn't like jewelry, as it's inconvenient whether she's treating patients or in her studio.

"Why are you buying things, child?"

“We are your elders, so we should have given you the things in advance, but you delivered them first.”

The second aunt and the younger sister-in-law smiled at each other. Before, it was mostly about accommodating and defusing awkwardness, but now there was a bit more genuine affection between them.

It's not about the quantity of the gift, but the sentiment behind it.

"Your sister-in-law notified me so suddenly, I didn't prepare anything, so I'll just give you a red envelope."

"Buy whatever you like."

My second aunt has the charm of a talented woman from Jiangnan. She speaks softly and gently, and when she smiles, she has two dimples. Her voice is slow and melodious, and she has a gentle nature.

She stuffed the red envelope into Chu Lulu's hand, saying, "Don't refuse."

Chu Lulu was thus forced to accept the first red envelope, and then came the second, the third, the fourth...

Even the second aunt's little grandson imitated her, taking a red envelope and stuffing it into Chu Lulu's hand, causing everyone in the room to burst into laughter.

"Dinner's ready."

"LuLu, you like to eat fish, right?"

Fang Hua had learned about Chu Lulu's tastes beforehand; half of the dishes on the table were fish.

The Xiao family's attitude has already been expressed through the details.

“Your aunt teaches at Kyoto University. Although it’s not in the same field, if you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask her.”

"None of her children are good for anything, and none of them have any use for her. She's quite disappointed!"

As Grandpa Xiao spoke, he pointed at his youngest daughter and laughed heartily.

The atmosphere at the dining table was very harmonious.

After the meal, my second uncle, second aunt, and my aunt's family all went to work.

It's a weekday today, and it's already quite an achievement that they were able to get here this morning.

"Grandpa Xiao, these are shoes for you. They may be cheap, but they're soft and comfortable and won't make your feet feel stiff."

Xiao Jinli handed over all three pairs of shoes at once, which Lulu then passed on.

Old Xiao showed no sign of disgust, holding the three pairs of shoes, beaming from ear to ear, "If you ask me, it's still better to have a daughter, she's more considerate."

"The leather shoes they gave me are so stiff, nowhere near as comfortable as our multi-layered soles!"

"You've hit the nail on the head."

Whether the elderly person genuinely likes it or is just pretending, it's still an expression of goodwill.

She handed the couple's watches to Fang Hua.

Fang Hua didn't look at his watch, but instead pulled Chu Lulu and went straight to the study.

"Your reply at the time gave me a lot of inspiration."

“You have a very delicate grasp of the British company’s attitude. If you give in a little, they think it’s too much; if you go too far, they’re afraid of losing the Chinese market.”

How did you manage to control it?

Fang Hua considered the reply for a long time, but ultimately made no changes.

She could even sense the dilemma the British company was facing!

But this dilemma is exactly what she wants, and what China needs.

Chu Lulu chuckled softly, her voice gentle and sweet, lacking the domineering and unrestrained air she projected on paper.

"Grasp their psychology, refuse them, and they can't afford to lose the Chinese market."

“If we don’t have British companies, we still have German companies, as well as companies from other countries.”

"We don't need them!"

"And they..."

"China must exist."

Barefoot people have nothing to fear; they'll meet force with force and water with water. It all comes down to who's willing to invest the most in the end!

"Hahaha……"

"Xiao Jinli married a good wife."

Fang Hua was a serious person with her own decisive and efficient style.

Chu Lulu is a person with a soft and gentle appearance, but a firm heart.

She admires it and likes it very much.

I must say, my son has excellent taste!

Fang Hua remembered the betrothal gift list. "Lu Lu, this is the betrothal gift list. We are hiring you to be the daughter-in-law of the Xiao family."

"Please take a look and let me know if you have any comments."

She and the old man discussed the betrothal gift list for a long time before finally settling on it.

His own unfortunate son, plus several years' worth of wages, and the assets left to him by his mother-in-law.

Looking at the long list of betrothal gifts, Chu Lulu's lips twitched involuntarily.

If I had told her earlier that marriage is so lucrative, she might have had some bad ideas!

"Isn't that too much?"

Chu Lulu looked at the betrothal gift list and felt a little guilty. What should she do?

There were two courtyard houses, and as part of the betrothal gifts, it was stipulated that the property would be transferred to the woman.

The amount in cash alone was 30,000.

Not counting other items, there were home appliances, bicycles, watches, and several sets of jewelry.

Its value is immeasurable.

Fang Hua couldn't resist pinching her cheek.

Sure enough, it feels great.

"Where are there more?"

"One of these two courtyard houses was prepared by Xiaoli's father and me, and the other was a betrothal gift left to Xiaoli by her grandmother before she passed away."

"Half of the cash is Xiao Li's subsidies and salary over the years, which should rightfully belong to you."

"As for the rest, some were gifts from his grandparents, and some were prepared by his father and me."

Fang Hua paused for a moment.

"LuLu, I'm actually very grateful to you."

"I'm so busy, flying all over the world. The day after I gave birth to Xiao Li, I was at the negotiating table."

"I didn't have time to mentor him. Everything he has achieved today is the result of his own hard work."

"To be honest, I'm not a good mother."

Can……

She had no choice.

He's always on the go, either at meetings or at the negotiating table, flying all over the world.

“His father is also in the military region, and he is also very busy and has no choice in what he does.”

"Xiao Li was raised by her grandfather."

Xiao Jinli's childhood lack of parents made him rebellious and crave attention.

She knew it, but she couldn't do it.

Even going home to grab a document is a hurried affair.

For her, sleeping six hours a day is already a luxury.

Especially after taking over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she was extremely busy. When she had a moment to spare, she would call the compound, but her child was already asleep.

How could one not feel sad listening to the old man recount what had happened to Xiao Li during the day?

"LuLu, thank you for appearing in his life and giving him stubbornness and determination."

"Finally, I have someone to accompany me."

Chu Lulu looked up, her eyes showing a hint of heartache, but even more so, a firm resolve.

"You're welcome, it's what I should do."

A conversation between a mother and her future daughter-in-law, known to no one else.

Back in the living room.

Grandpa Xiao looked at the two younger generation members and said, "Get married as soon as possible."

"Xiao Li is busy, and Lu Lu is busy too."

"I've had the yard cleaned up and all the furniture chosen; we can move in anytime."

Chu Lulu and Xiao Jinli looked at each other, and Chu Lulu asked softly, "Can we get our marriage certificate without a wedding banquet?"

"Why? Is there something you're worried about?" The old man didn't understand!

Other girls are already clamoring to hold their wedding banquets, so why isn't your own granddaughter-in-law doing one yet?

"trouble."

Chu Lulu pressed her temples.

The two simple words made everyone pause for a moment, and then they laughed.

Fang Hua held Chu Lulu's hand and said, "Although the Xiao family is not a high-ranking family, we still need to tell the people we know that you were the one the Xiao family asked to marry."

"The banquet won't be too tiring. You just need to try on the clothes and get up early on the day."

Chu Lulu rubbed her hair. The mourning period was about to end before she knew it.

And her.

It seems she has a new family.

On May 6th, the son of the Xiao family married the daughter of the Chu family.

"Chu, aren't you going to the lab?"

Chu Lulu is a workaholic. In less than a month after starting school at Kyoto University, she skipped three grades and spent a week helping out at the project site.

She was either in the teaching building or in the laboratory.

I will not leave until it gets dark.

Which side did the sun rise from today? It's only 6 PM, and it's already gone?

Chu Lulu turned around, walking backwards while clasping her hands together, and shouted loudly, "I'm married!"

Walking backwards can result in bumping into people.

"sorry."

Chu Lulu quickly turned around and met a pair of gentle eyes.

"Sister...I've come to pick you up."

Xiao Jinli.

From beginning to end, what she couldn't let go of might be the word "sister," or it might be the person.

(End of article)