Liu Xiangru: "You are the only one who is lazy. Don't you have to earn the money you spend? You don't earn any money, so it's easy for you to talk without any pain in your waist."

Zhou Mo's face looked a little downcast.

Han Chen came out to help with a smile and said, "It's okay, Auntie, I can make money."

Liu Xiangru patted Zhou Mo and said, "Look at him, then look at you."

Without giving Zhou Mo a chance to explain, Liu Xiangru said to Han Chen with a smile: "Don't spoil her. Momo has a lot of bad habits to begin with. The more you spoil her, the more she will go to heaven."

"Mom—" Zhou Mo complained, "You are really my real mother."

"I'm not your biological mother, so just treat me as your stepmother," Liang Xinyun pretended to scold.

Her words made everyone laugh except Zhou Mo.

"Alright, alright," Zhou Zheng said, "These two kids are treating us to a meal out of filial piety, so we'll just accept it."

Liu Xiangru glanced at Zhou Mo and pulled Zhou Mo to sit down together.

She also missed Zhou Mo because she hadn't seen her daughter for a long time.

"Have you taken your medicine on time recently?" Liu Xiangru asked.

"Um."

Han Chen added, "Don't worry, Auntie, I'll remember it all for her."

Liu Xiangru looked very satisfied, "Look at this son-in-law, how good."

She turned to look at Zhou Zheng, her eyes expectant, and also seeking Zhou Zheng's approval.

Zhou Zheng nodded. He was also very satisfied with Han Chen. "It's very good."

Han Chen's ears felt a little hot.

Being recognized and praised by both Liu Xiangru and Zhou Zheng, he was a little overwhelmed for a moment.

"By the way, when will your mother come?" Liu Xiangru asked.

"It's almost there," Han Chen said, "I'll ask again."

"No rush."

Han Chen stood up and went outside to make a phone call.

Suddenly, only the family of three was left in the private room.

Liu Xiangru took Zhou Mo's hand and asked, "Have you discussed with Han Chen when one of his relatives can come and talk? You two have the marriage certificate, but there's still the wedding, children... there's still a lot to deal with."

Zhou Zheng also said, "A marriage certificate only gives you legal proof. From now on, you two can't live apart from each other's families. Your mother is right. There are still many things to come. You two are old enough, it's time to plan for children."

Liu Xiangru: "You are not in good health right now, and the matter of having a child is a big deal. Although you two have the final say on whether to have one or not, who can guarantee that Han Chen's family will not make trouble and make your life miserable?"

Zhou Zheng: "You have to remember that marriage is definitely not just about two people, it's about two families."

Zhou Mo bit her lip and nodded, "I know. Han Chen is also actively dealing with these things. I have to give him time. His relationship with his grandfather hasn't eased yet. If I force him, it will only backfire."

Liu Xiangru said, "Yes, you've thought it through very carefully. But - give him some time, and don't keep dragging it out..."

Zhou Mo: "Tomorrow, Han Chen will return to the imperial capital, and I will accompany him."

"Ah?" Liu Xiangru was surprised.

Zhou Zheng was also shocked, "Why didn't you tell us?"

Liu Xiangru: "Yeah, we are not prepared at all."

Zhou Mo was puzzled: "We are going to the imperial capital, what are you preparing?"

Liu Xiangru said anxiously, "You silly girl, how come you don't know any etiquette? It's your first visit, how can you go empty-handed? We have to prepare something for you to take with you, otherwise people will think our girl is uneducated and our family conditions are so poor."

"Um..." Zhou Mo said, "Han Chen and I are going to the capital, not to accompany him home, but simply to spend a vacation there. He may need to take a day or two to go back home."

"Oh, I see." Liu Xiangru realized that she had misunderstood, but still felt that something was a little wrong. She turned to the side and looked at Zhou Zheng hesitantly.

Zhou Zheng met Liu Xiangru's gaze and immediately understood what she meant.

He asked, "You and Han Chen went to the imperial capital like this, but didn't show up with anyone... What if the Han family finds out..."

Even if people go there and don't even ask to take a look, it would be considered impolite.

Zhou Mo: "It depends on the situation. The current situation is a dilemma, isn't it?"

It’s not right to visit, and it’s not right not to visit.

Zhou Mo could only take one step at a time.

"If Han Chen needs me, I will go home with him." Zhou Mo was very determined.

When Han Chen came back, he heard Zhou Mo's words as soon as he pushed the door open.

His heart warmed, and this warmth appeared at the corners of his lips.

His Momo has always been strong and sensible.

After coming in, Han Chen gently stroked Zhou Mo's shoulder and sat beside her.

Zhou Mo's gaze also moved, all focused on him.

Han Chen: "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you."

Zhou Mo: "Yeah."

Han Chen then said to Liu Xiangru and Zhou Zheng, "Uncle, aunt, please rest assured. It was my idea to take Momo to the capital. She went there as an exchange student before, but I wasn't there. If I hadn't left then, perhaps we wouldn't have been apart for so long. She finally showed some courage for me once, but I missed it. I owe her that, and now I want to make up for it, so I'm taking her to the capital. This was all my suggestion, and it has nothing to do with etiquette."

When Liu Xiangru heard this, tears welled up in her eyes.

"I'm relieved when you say that," Liu Xiangru said, "We love Momo, you know that. We're our own children, and we're afraid of people talking about us outside. If anyone thinks Momo is not good, please tell us. If she really hasn't done well, we as parents will naturally educate her, but we won't allow others to use their narrow-mindedness and prejudice to hurt her or deliberately find fault with her."

"I understand," Han Chen said, "I promise, no one will say anything bad to Momo."

Zhou Zheng also said, "Han Chen, you may be tired of hearing these words, but we keep saying them over and over again because... we're worried that Momo will be wronged."

"I know," Han Chen said, "Uncle Zhou, don't worry, I will never let Momo suffer the slightest injustice."

If anyone is wronged, it is he who suffers.

However, Zhou Zheng's heart did not feel relieved because of Han Chen's assurance.

"Bang bang bang."

The box door rang.

The adaptor pushed open the door and ushered in the way. "Ma'am, this is it."

"Thank you," Liang Xinyun, who was exhausted, said thank you.

The waiter smiled gently and left.

"Xin Yun, you're finally here," Liu Xiangru couldn't hide her joy. She immediately stepped forward to greet them and took Liang Xin Yun to sit down with her. She asked, "How are Han Chen's aunt and uncle?"

Liang Xinyun sighed helplessly, "His uncle is feeling better today, but his aunt is still crying while holding me, and her mood hasn't improved at all."

"I can understand that," Liu Xiangru said. "When Zhou Zheng was in the hospital, I was in the same situation. I couldn't sleep at night and just wanted to cry for no reason. I felt so powerless. Fortunately, Momo was there at the time. She kept me company, so it wasn't so hard. If it weren't for her, I really don't know if I could have made it through. During that time, Momo was my backbone. Every time I felt like I couldn't go on, I thought of my well-behaved and sensible daughter, and everything felt so much easier."