Mr. Xu never expected that his long-time rivals would become in-laws.

The Xu family and the Xiao family don't have much contact, mainly because most of their businesses are similar, while a small portion of their businesses are unrelated.

Therefore, the two companies did not even cooperate, resulting in much less interaction.

However, they had a lot of cooperation with Madam Xiao's family, so they actually knew each other.

Although they were secretly vying for power, the two families appeared relatively harmonious on the surface because of the Yun family's influence.

He heard that Madam Xiao only had one son, and the Xiao family only had one heir.

Good heavens, the only heir didn't go home for the New Year, but came to their house instead?

To be honest, Mr. Xu did not doubt Xiao Shuyu's identity. After all, Xiao Shuyu looked somewhat like his parents, so he had no reason to lie.

Moreover, my daughter must have done a background check. If the other party said that, my daughter would definitely know it, and she would definitely stop him if he said something wrong.

They didn't originally require a match in terms of social status, but they ended up approaching each other first.

Xiao Shuyu is well-behaved and sensible, perfectly matching their ideal son-in-law.

Mr. Xu was somewhat surprised when he heard that Xiao Shuyu was taking photos at G University, after all, she was the only heir.

Instead of properly nurturing their only heir, they let them learn hobbies and interests. Isn't that absurd?

The reason they allowed Xu Qingzhao to study the cutting-edge technologies that he was interested in was mainly because he already had an older sister to support him, so it didn't matter what he wanted to learn.

But Xiao Shuyu is different.

However, given the current situation of the Xiao family, even if they were to be placed under someone else's care in the future, things wouldn't be too bad. Moreover, they have the support of the Yun family, and there's no rush to raise their grandson. Perhaps the couple considered this point, which is why they agreed.

Although I don't quite understand, I respect his choice.

Wan Ge also showed her parents the photos taken by Xiao Shuyu.

Mrs. Xu was a painter, so she understood things like light and shadow and composition, and she immediately recognized that Xiao Shuyu was an exceptionally skilled photographer. Whether it was landscapes or portraits, his photos were all beautifully taken, showing he was a very artistically talented young man.

"Shuyu's photos are really beautiful. If you have the chance, please take some photos for Auntie and Uncle in the future."

Xiao Shuyu nodded obediently: "Just tell me whenever Uncle and Aunt want to take pictures."

"good."

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During the Lunar New Year, the Xu family would stay at the old house for a period of time, so the old house was very lively during this period.

Even so, Xiao Shuyu didn't feel uncomfortable, perhaps because Wan Ge was by her side.

He was a bit reserved at first, but later Xu Qingzhao introduced him to their uncles, cousins, and siblings.

Therefore, Xiao Shuyu became quite familiar with them.

Several branches of the Xiao family have only one son per generation, and Xiao Shuyu has no familiar brothers or sisters, not even uncles or aunts.

So being in such an environment is actually quite magical.

She said to Xu Qingzhao, "I feel like you two have a very good relationship."

Xu Qingzhao answered without hesitation, "Of course, how could our relationship not be good since we're all brothers and sisters?"

Xu Qingzhao seemed to have noticed that Xiao Shuyu was somewhat envious of their relationship.

"It's okay. From now on, you'll be one of us, one of our brothers and sisters." Xu Qingzhao believed that her sister wasn't a casual person. Since she had chosen Xiao Shuyu, they would surely be family from now on.