“Sister-in-law, you are the most precious person in our family now. Your job is to take care of your pregnancy, be happy every day, and eat, drink and have fun with us. You don’t need to do anything,” Qiao Gaoyang said.

“Yes, pregnant women in our family have special privileges,” Su Yueya said with a smile. “We can even give you two little ones to play with and make you laugh.”

These two adorable little ones are, of course, Lu Siyuan and Lu Si'an.

Because it was a rare group activity, they originally planned to invite Liu Yuying and Qiao Hanxue to join them, treating it as a family spring outing, but the two of them declined to travel together.

“We haven’t officially met Xinruo yet. Going on a spring outing together on our first meeting is too informal. No way!” Liu Yuying refused directly. She had no problem with her future son-in-law, but the first meeting still needed to have a sense of ceremony.

“That’s right! Our Qiao family’s daughters can’t just date anyone. There are rules for choosing a partner. You young people can go out and have fun. We old folks won’t interfere!” Qiao Hanxue stated.

"Mom and Dad, you're really biased. Why don't you mention that I've never even officially seen Yingzi?" Qiao Gaoyang muttered.

"What good would it do if I said anything?" Liu Yuying rolled her eyes at the second son. "Look at you, how long have you been chasing after her? You haven't even gotten a proper title yet, and you still have the nerve to talk? I bet you'll be crying when she dumps you one day and stops being with you!"

"Mom—can't you say something nice about me?" Qiao Gaoyang was about to throw a tantrum.

"Stop howling! You're so old, what are you howling about? If you're so capable, settle down with someone and bring them home!" Qiao Hanxue reminded him.

The Qiao family was basically aware of Leng Yingying's background and situation, and knew that they would not have much contact with the Leng family. However, they valued and respected Leng Yingying highly, and would not neglect her due courtesy or treat her lightly.

"Okay." Qiao Gaoyang pouted, thinking to himself that he was trying his best!

When Qiao Xinruo mentioned this to Zhou Jinglan, they were having dinner.

"Cough—cough—"

A sudden, earth-shattering cough.

"What's wrong? Slow down, can you really choke on a bowl of rice like that?" Qiao Xinruo found it amusing and quickly poured him some warm tea.

Zhou Jinglan: "..."

Is this the pot for white rice? It's clearly Qiao Xinruo's words that were too "scary".

"It's nothing," he said, taking a sip of hot tea to calm himself down. Then, with a stiff and incredulous expression, he asked, "Xinruo, you just said you were going on a spring outing with your family, your older brother and sister, this weekend?"

"Mmm." Qiao Xinruo didn't even look at him, focusing on eating her food.

"Are you sure they invited me? Or did you not tell them and just discuss it with me first?" Zhou Jinglan asked uncertainly.

After all, Qiao Shouyan and Qiao Gaoyang hadn't treated him very well back then, so how could he believe that they would suddenly agree to let him go on a spring outing together?

“Of course I’m invited. The date is set for this weekend, my second brother has chosen the location, and my eldest brother even borrowed a car. Everything is arranged,” Qiao Xinruo said, then noticed Zhou Jinglan’s expression and immediately became suspicious. “Don’t you want to go? If you don’t want to, then forget it, I won’t force you—”

Qiao Xinruo was about to say that it wouldn't matter if Zhou Jinglan didn't go; she could accompany her sister to take care of the child, which would be fine too.

But Zhou Jinglan didn't mean it that way.

“Go! How could I not want to go? Of course I’m going.” Zhou Jinglan said immediately, as if he was afraid that he would miss it if he was even a second late.

“Okay, then come to my house and we’ll set off together,” Qiao Xinruo said.

"What should I prepare?" Zhou Jinglan asked quickly.

This was his first formal appearance in front of Qiao Xinruo's family. Although there were no elders, only peers, it already spoke volumes, and he couldn't possibly take it lightly.

"I've already bought all the snacks, and my sister will take care of the food. Just come early," Qiao Xinruo said. They had already planned it out and there was nothing they would lack.

"Oh." Zhou Jinglan nodded, his mind racing.

"Xinruo, then, then what about us..." Zhou Jinglan actually wanted to ask if they were officially together, but he felt that the question was too direct and he couldn't ask it easily, so he went around in circles, "When we meet your older brother and sister, how should I introduce them?"

"Huh?" Qiao Xinruo didn't react for a moment, and frowned. "What? How do you introduce it?"

"That's right, how should I describe our relationship..." Zhou Jinglan was almost dying of nervousness. Of course, he had the answer in his heart, but he cared more about Qiao Xinruo's answer.

Qiao Xinruo instantly understood that this person was asking her for a formal title!

She didn't think it was that important at first. After all, they had already gone on so many dates. If she didn't like him, there wouldn't have been so many more. Her attitude was already very clear.

But if you look at it from another angle, isn't this just like how the second brother has never been able to get a "status"?

Qiao Gaoyang and Leng Yingying have gone on many dates, and even made it clear that they wanted to give it a try, but so far there has been no official statement.

Qiao Xinruo originally wanted to tease Zhou Jinglan, but seeing his nervous look, she found it amusing.

But that's never been her style.

“Zhou Jinglan,” Qiao Xinruo put down her chopsticks and wiped her mouth with a tissue, “tell me, what kind of relationship do we have?”

Zhou Jinglan: "..."

It wasn't that he didn't know how to say it, it was that he didn't dare. After all, he had confessed his feelings many times, but Qiao Xinruo had never given him a proper response. Could he make a decision unilaterally?

Fortunately, Qiao Xinruo didn't really expect Zhou Jinglan to answer.

“I originally thought it was unnecessary to say it, but now it seems that you really need this affirmation.”

"If I'm not dating you, then why do I go out for meals and drinks with you every weekend or during my time off? Why don't you see me doing that with other people?"

"Zhou Jinglan, do you know how to introduce yourself now?"

Dating...

Only those three words remained in his mind!

The little goddess confirmed their relationship and even said that they were dating. He finally won her over!

If they weren't still in the restaurant, Zhou Jinglan would have jumped up right then and there.

"Okay, I know, I'm your boyfriend!" Zhou Jinglan said loudly, attracting the attention of everyone else in the restaurant.

Qiao Xinruo: "..."

"Keep your voice down! Are you having an attack?" Qiao Xinruo said disdainfully. She didn't like being a monkey in a zoo, being stared at by everyone.

Zhou Jinglan is in a good mood now, and everything he does feels good. He doesn't care or get angry at all.

"Hmm, you're having an attack. Well, Dr. Qiao is here, right? Dr. Qiao, could you take a look at me? How serious is it?" Zhou Jinglan asked deliberately.