Lu Qingzhou was speechless for a moment.

That's possible!

After a moment, he said calmly, "Mom, from now on, there's a rift between us. I'm giving you a chance to make amends. Bring the photo album back to me, and I'll pretend this never happened."

Zhang Ruoshui's lips curled slightly, her smile carrying a hint of resolute nonchalance. She said calmly, "This relationship is fine without. I have two daughters-in-law taking good care of me, and two adorable little darlings, Zhouzhou and Momo, to dote on. That's enough. You should just relax..."

Lu Qingzhou was speechless for a moment, feeling an urge to vomit blood!

"How can you be such a mother? I'm your own son! Whose side are you on? Don't I have any standing in this family?"

Zhang Ruoshui smiled slightly, a hint of cunning in her eyes: "Of course I'm on... my daughter-in-law's side. As for your question about family status..."

She chuckled softly as she finished speaking, "For now, you're fourth..."

Lu Qingzhou jumped up immediately, her eyes wide.

His face was filled with disbelief: "I'm fourth?"

As he spoke, his gaze quickly swept around the living room.

Finally, it fell on the two little girls, Zhouzhou and Momo.

His eyes widened even more.

"Am I in line between Momo and Zhouzhou?"

Seeing her son's expression, Zhang Ruoshui couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The hearty, cheerful laughter echoed through the room. "You're in line after Zhouzhou and Momo; they're tied for third!"

Oh my god!

Lu Qingzhou rolled her eyes, as if they could roll to the heavens.

I was feeling incredibly frustrated. It would have been better if I hadn't asked; once I did, I felt even worse.

According to Mom, Mom is ranked first, Mu Shaohua and Su Qingyao are tied for second, and Momo and Zhouzhou are tied for third. So he's the one with the lowest status in the family!

Lu Qingzhou couldn't help but wonder, what if they kept a pet at home?

His status is likely to drop even further!

Ugh... So frustrating!

He felt like a lonely leaf, drifting in the storms of life.

Lu Qingzhou took a deep breath, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Zhang Ruoshui, and said indignantly, "Farewell, I'm sorry to have disturbed you!"

There was a hint of stubbornness in his voice!

Zhang Ruoshui replied casually, "Take care, and don't bother seeing me off!"

Her tone was relaxed and casual, as if everything was under her control.

Lu Qingzhou immediately stopped in his tracks.

He slowly turned around, a sheepish smile on his face: "I was a little impulsive with my words just now, I hope Mother won't take offense!"

Zhang Ruoshui chuckled and rolled her eyes at Lu Qingzhou, "Alright, stop arguing with me!"

Mu Shaohua and the others put down their phones, watching Lu Qingzhou and her son bickering, a strange smile playing on their lips. This mother and son are really something!

......

As the clock slowly struck ten, the night grew ever deeper.

Zhang Ruoshui stood up, a gentle smile on her face, and said softly, "I'll go tidy up the room first. You can all sleep here tonight!"

Upon hearing this, the group exchanged glances, their eyes conveying a silent message.

Su Qingyao's gaze gently fell on Mu Shaohua, and a subtle embarrassment swept through her heart!

She thought to herself, "I didn't bring any pajamas. It would be really inconvenient to spend the night here!"

At this moment, Mu Shaohua also turned her gaze to Su Qingyao. Their eyes met, as if trying to see through each other's thoughts. She didn't bring pajamas either!

The two looked at each other quietly, neither of them taking the initiative to refuse the mother-in-law's kind invitation, nor did they want to be the first to break the delicate atmosphere.

After a moment of silence,

The two of them turned their gazes to Lu Qingzhou simultaneously, their eyes carrying a hint of pleading.

Seeing this, Lu Qingzhou secretly found it amusing.

He was in a dilemma too, as he also didn't have any changes of clothes or pajamas here.

After a moment's hesitation, he stepped forward and gently took Zhang Ruoshui's arm, a look of apology on his face, and said, "Mom, don't bother! None of them brought toiletries or pajamas. Let's go back and rest; we won't sleep here tonight."

Seeing Lu Qingzhou speak up to defuse the situation, Mu Shaohua quickly stepped forward, took Zhang Ruoshui's hand, and smiled sweetly, saying, "Mom, next time I will definitely have a good chat with you, let's have a proper talk."

Su Qingyao quickly stepped forward and echoed Mu Shaohua's words, "Yes, Mom, I'll bring you to stay with me in a few days, and we can have a proper get-together. We'll stay and chat with you for a while longer before heading back."

Seeing that they were all determined not to stay overnight, Zhang Ruoshui sighed slightly, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes, but she still nodded.

Children and grandchildren have their own lives to live, and she didn't want to disturb their lives too much.

After all, she really hopes to have more adorable grandchildren; that's what she cares about most!

The group chatted for a while longer.

Zhang Ruoshui looked at Zhouzhou, who was dozing off in her arms, her eyes filled with affection. She smiled and said to Mu Shaohua and the others, "Zhouzhou is going to sleep."

The group looked over at the sound and saw Zhouzhou nestled in Zhang Ruoshui's arms, her little head bobbing up and down like a chick pecking at rice. She looked so cute that they couldn't help but want to pinch her little cheeks.

Mu Shaohua looked down at Momo, who was already half asleep in her arms, and said softly, "Momo is going to fall asleep too."

Seeing this, Lu Qingzhou smiled slightly and said softly, "Mom, let's go back first."

As he spoke, he stood up and came to Zhang Ruoshui's side, slowly reaching out to take Zhouzhou from her.

Zhang Ruoshui glanced at Zhouzhou in her arms, her eyes filled with reluctance, and whispered, "Be gentle, don't wake her up."

Lu Qingzhou nodded, taking Zhouzhou from her mother's arms with the gentleness of a precious treasure.

Looking at the two rosy, tender little faces, Zhang Ruoshui couldn't help but kiss each of them on the cheek, her eyes full of affection.

She added, "Please drive carefully!"

Mu Shaohua and Su Qingyao said in unison, "Mom, let's go back first!"

After saying goodbye, the group arrived at the small courtyard.

Lu Qingzhou's steps suddenly became somewhat hesitant.

He was troubled.

Should I go back to Sister Shaohua's place, or go back with Su Qingyao and the others?

Which one should I go back to? This is a bit tricky. Let's hear their opinions first before making a decision!

Seeing Lu Qingzhou standing quietly, as if he were frozen in place, Su Qingyao leaned forward slightly and gently nudged him.

A hint of doubt flickered in his eyes, and he asked softly, "What are you daydreaming about? Let's go!"

Lu Qingzhou slowly turned her head.

A slightly embarrassed look appeared on his face.

He gave an awkward laugh, a sly glint in his eyes. "Who would I go with?"

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