Zhou Yuansheng's parents were the last to return, and the couple were still as loving as ever.

Mrs. Zhou remained as warm and welcoming as ever.

He gave Jiang Tong and the three kids a big bear hug, then kissed each of them on the cheek, calling them "baby" one after another.

Zhou Yuansheng was afraid that his mother would also rush over and kiss him, so he immediately pulled his father away to chat.

Mrs. Zhou pouted and snorted, "My Yuansheng is really not cute, is he? He was so well-behaved when he was little! Now he's always putting on airs, not cute at all!"

The three little rascals also took the opportunity to slip away.

They all ran off excitedly to open their gifts; lately, the three of them have been receiving so many gifts they're practically overwhelmed.

When Madam Zhou saw her son dragging her husband away, the three boys also ran off as fast as they could.

She immediately felt wronged.

It wasn't until she saw Jiang Tong beside her that she hugged her tightly and said, "Oh, our Tongtong is the best, she doesn't mind me at all!!"

Jiang Tong wanted to run but didn't dare, and could only hug Madam Zhou back. She was so cute, and she couldn't help but want to laugh, but when she thought of her strict parents, she knew she could never hug her mother like that in her life.

Her heart sank, feeling more disappointed in her parents than anything else.

Mrs. Zhou liked Jiang Tong very much. She would pull Jiang Tong aside and give her gifts, all of which were good things that Jiang Tong had found while she was out having fun. Although she said she was out having fun, she sometimes accompanied her husband on business trips or visited friends. She herself liked to wander around and shop.

"Come, come, look! Isn't this piece of jade nice? I'll have someone make bracelets for us, one for each of us, and the scraps can be used to make safety buckles for the three kids. And the rest can be used to make cufflinks or buttons for Yuansheng."

Madam Zhou did not feel that she was being biased at all, letting her sons and grandsons pick up the scraps.

She lived a very happy life.

Jiang Tong would also feel happy for her happiness. Mrs. Zhou was indeed like a little sun, warming her family and friends. She was really good to her.

He would affectionately hug Jiang Tong, gossip with her, whisper secrets, and share the treasures he had bought with her.

She's like an elder, but more like a friend. Yet, despite being a friend, she exudes the loving kindness of an elder, making you feel loved.

Mrs. Zhou also stole a bottle of good fruit wine from her husband's cellar, shook the bottle at Jiang Tong, and then laughed as she pulled her to the second-floor platform.

They said they were just having a chat.

The area downstairs was bustling with activity as the year drew to a close and the Zhou family hosted a series of family banquets.

The three kids are having a blast.

But since someone is watching them, there's absolutely no need to worry about them.

Madam Zhou poured Jiang Tong a glass of wine and said with a smile, "Let everyone have fun, we'll steal a moment of peace and quiet and enjoy ourselves."

Jiang Tong immediately thanked her.

Mrs. Zhou simply waved her hand, telling her not to be so awkward, and even tucked her feet up in the rocking chair, looking extremely relaxed.

Jiang Tong also relaxed.

Madam Zhou sighed, then looked at Jiang Tong with a gossipy expression, "I heard that Fiya came back? She didn't cause you two any trouble, did she?"

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say their eyes were shining.

Jiang Tong shook her head and said, "No, and she's gone now."

Mrs. Zhou couldn't help but sigh at Fia; there was nothing she could do about it.

The two of them talked a lot that night.

Jiang Tong also became closer to Madam Zhou, and she gained a lot from this trip.

When they got back home, they had so many things that they couldn't fit them all, all given by Zhou Yuansheng's family. Jiang Tong and the children were so overwhelmed by the amount of red envelopes they received.

It's now the 26th of the twelfth lunar month, and Jiang Tong is preparing to go back to her grandparents' house.

Forget about my parents.

Going back would only lead to mutual loathing.

Zhou Yuansheng thought about it and said he would accompany Jiang Tong back to visit her parents, and Jiang Tong agreed.