Chapter 147 Returning Home

At this time, Lu Liangchen had already brought Jiang Haitang home.

The Lu family lives in a large courtyard. The red slogan "Happy Spring Festival" on the blue brick wall of the courtyard is particularly eye-catching in the setting sun. Several children are standing on tiptoe to hang red lanterns on the street lights. The years are indescribably peaceful.

The Lu family has a separate small building. From the outside, it is a three-story building with red bricks and green tiles. It is very beautiful. The ink of the newly posted Spring Festival couplets on the lintel has not yet dried. The couplet "The east wind is mighty and the revolutionary situation is infinitely good; the red flags are waving and the production front has a new atmosphere" is shining in the winter afterglow.

In front of the door, there were two old locust trees with unmelted snow on their branches and red lanterns hung on them, which looked very festive.

But Jiang Haitang knew that no ordinary person could live in this compound, and it was even more unlikely that anyone could live in a three-story building in the compound.

Jiang Haitang had never been to such a place in her life, and she felt a little timid for a moment.

The originally lively and naughty little Taozi also became quiet at this time, pursed her lips and said nothing.

Lu Liangchen held Jiang Haitang's hand: "Don't worry, my family is very easy to get along with."

Jiang Haitang nodded and followed Lu Liangchen into the room.

The cast iron radiator exudes warmth, keeping the cold out of the door.

On the chest of drawers inside the door stood a vase made from a shell shell, with a few branches of wintersweets in it. Next to it were a few photos, one of which was of Lu Liangchen in military uniform. Jiang Haitang didn't recognize the rest of the photos.

"We're finally here!" The first person to speak was a middle-aged woman who looked to be less than 40 years old and was wearing a navy blue polyester Lenin suit.

Then another woman, who looked older than the one who had just spoken, said, "Liangchen, we were really scared when we heard the news about the train accident. Fortunately, you are all fine."

"Aunt, Second Aunt, thank you for your concern. I'm fine." Lu Liangchen smiled, and it was obvious that he had a good relationship with his family.

"Grandpa, Dad, Mom, Uncle, I'm back."

Lu Liangchen greeted the elders one by one, then introduced them to Jiang Haitang, and finally introduced the people around him.

"This is Jiang Haitang, my boyfriend. This is Xiao Taozi, my daughter!"

When Lu Liangchen introduced these two people, he puffed out his chest and was very proud.

Everyone looked at him like this, feeling something indescribable.

"Come in quickly. You've worked hard on the journey. Let's sit down and talk." Mother Lu hurriedly invited them into the house.

There was heating in the house, and as I walked into the hall, the cold air I had been carrying all the way dissipated.

Lu Liangchen took off his coat and took Jiang Haitang's coat and hung them up together.

Jiang Haitang took off Xiao Taozi's hat, scarf and coat one by one and handed them to Lu Liangchen.

The Lu family watched the three people's natural movements and knew very well that this was probably how they usually got along.

Grandpa Lu nodded imperceptibly, obviously satisfied.

The buttons on the old soldier's Zhongshan suit were fastened meticulously, and it was obvious that he was a very serious old man.

Xiao Taozi was wearing a bright red sweater with a white kitten embroidered on it that Jiang Haitang had knitted for her, and she was standing awkwardly in the hall.

Her little hand tightly grasped Jiang Haitang's hand, and her expression became more serious.

"Little Peach, come here and let grandma see you."

When Lu's mother, He Wanyi, knew that her son had adopted the daughter of a comrade-in-arms, she was against it.

My son is not married yet, but he has a child around him, which will affect his marriage.

But she couldn't persuade her son, and since her father-in-law and husband both agreed, she had no choice but to go along with it.

Before meeting Xiao Taozi, she was actually worried whether she would dislike this little girl who inexplicably became her granddaughter.

I was also worried that my son would have an opinion if I didn't like my granddaughter.

However, when she saw Xiao Taozi, her heart suddenly softened, especially when she saw the well-behaved, pink and tender Xiao Taozi, a smile instantly appeared on her face.

She has two sons. The eldest is married and has two sons. Both boys are more naughty than the other.

But she is not as cute and well-behaved as a little girl.

Xiao Taozi looked up at Lu Liangchen.

Lu Liangchen nodded slightly, and Xiao Taozi slowly let go of Jiang Haitang's hand and moved towards He Wanyi step by step.

"Oh, look at how well-behaved he is. It makes me feel sorry for him." He Wanyi said to Lu Simin, the younger sister of the Lu family, with a smile.

"That's right." Lu Simin was also staring at Xiao Taozi.

"Our Lu family finally has a baby girl." Yuan Yinan, Lu's aunt, is also very interested in Xiao Taozi.

She gave birth to three sons. The eldest and second sons are married. She now has three grandsons and would also like a girl.

When he walked in front of He Wanyi, Xiao Taozi stood still obediently.

"Come, give grandma a hug."

He Wanyi reached out and picked up Xiao Taozi, holding her in her arms. She then took an orange from the fruit bowl next to her and peeled it for the little guy.

Little Peach thanked He Wanyi in a soft and sweet voice.

"The little girl is different. She is much more lovable than those naughty boys in our family." Yuan Yinan reached out and took Xiao Taozi's hand, leaning closer and said.

On the other side, Lu Kaimin, Lu's father, looked at Jiang Haitang with a smile on his face.

"You are Comrade Xiao Jiang, right?"

When Lu Kaimin spoke, almost everyone present turned their eyes to Jiang Haitang.

Although I heard that this girl is very outstanding, for the people in the Lu family, haven’t they seen many outstanding people?

I heard that this girl is from the country. She probably hasn't been well educated and I don't know what her character is like.

Facing the gazes of more than ten people, Jiang Haitang was calm and composed with a proper smile on her face.

She said softly, "Yes, hello, Chief Engineer Lu, I'm Jiang Haitang."

Mr. Lu is a military expert and a researcher. He naturally has a three-point filter for people engaged in scientific research.

After knowing that Jiang Haitang had unique insights in both machinery and textiles, he had already accepted Jiang Haitang as his daughter-in-law from the bottom of his heart.

I have already used a three-point filter towards Jiang Haitang.

"Just call me Uncle Lu." Lu Kaimin's attitude remained kind.

"I heard from Old Hu that you are a very outstanding girl. You have solved many problems for the textile factory. Great, great, young and promising."

Lu Kaimin didn't doubt that Director Hu was exaggerating. After all, Old Hu was a very strict person and it was impossible for him to speak against his conscience.

What's more, Lao Hu showed him Jiang Haitang's drawings, which were indeed very good.

"Director Hu, you're being too kind. I just did what I had to do."

"Modest and cautious, with a good temper." Mr. Lu nodded.

Mr. Lu has been in a high position for many years and is serious in his words and deeds. Even when he was praising Jiang Haitang, his face was still serious.

Jiang Haitang thought to herself that Lu Liangchen's expression when he was serious in front of others was exactly the same as that of Old Man Lu.

"Dad, you have such a stern face. Be careful not to scare away your future granddaughter-in-law. If Liangchen can't find a wife, it will be difficult to coax him." Lu Simin said to Grandpa Lu with a smile.

Mr. Lu glared at her and said to Jiang Haitang, "I've been used to it for most of my life and I can't change it. I don't mean to dislike you."

Is this an explanation?

Jiang Haitang was stunned for a moment.

Mr. Lu is a founding hero and now holds a high position. Even though the country has been turbulent in recent years, he has remained standing and is a well-known figure.

Now, I have to explain it to such an unknown little girl like her.

"Grandpa Lu, I didn't misunderstand. Liangchen is usually like this."

Who knew that it would be fine if this sentence was not said, but as soon as it was said, Lu Liangchen was scolded.

Grandpa Lu lectured Lu Liangchen with a stern face: "You little bastard, how can you have a stern face towards your wife?"

Lu Liangchen couldn't figure out why he was being scolded.

He looked at Jiang Haitang sadly, and Jiang Haitang felt embarrassed and didn't even dare to explain.

"Oh, Dad, you need to change your temper. This is Xiao Jiang's first time visiting our house. Don't be afraid of scaring her by getting angry." Lu Simin spoke again hurriedly.

"I'm your aunt, so I'll call you Haitang from now on, okay?" Lu Simin said politely, "Haitang, your grandfather is just like that. You'll get used to it."

"This time it's Liangchen who deserves to be scolded. It's okay to have a stern face towards outsiders, but you can't do that to your family." Lu Kaimin said with a smile.

"Haitang, if Liangchen treats you badly, tell your aunt and she will help you deal with her." He Wanyi also spoke with a smile.

Jiang Haitang had never been treated so preciously by anyone before. For a moment, she was so flattered that she didn't know what to say.

"I……"

"I heard from Old Hu that you are a poor child. Don't worry, when you come to our Lu family, you will be our child." He Wanyi's face was full of kindness, and it can be seen that these words were sincere.

"Your second uncle won't be home for the New Year this year, and the kids are out playing. I'll have Xiao Zhang call them back for dinner later." Lu Kaimin rubbed his slightly red hands and explained, "Your eldest brother and your eldest sister-in-law won't be back from the factory until tonight."

"Dinner's ready—" Aunt Wang, the nanny wearing a blue apron, poked her head out of the kitchen, and the aroma filled the air. "The meat dumplings are ready! I waited in line for two hours this morning to get some front leg meat. I even asked Old Liu from the supply and marketing cooperative to secretly save some for me in advance. It's so fresh..."

Mr. Lu sat at the head of the eight-immortal table and said with a serious expression, "Everyone, come to the table. The children need to be left alone. We can heat it up when they come back."

Lu Liangchen was about to go over and hug Xiao Taozi, but He Wanyi had already hugged her granddaughter in her arms.

Although the food on the round table was not luxurious, it was still plentiful. In the middle was a large pot of braised chicken with scattered oil floating on the surface of the soup; next to it were sauerkraut vermicelli, golden fried lotus root boxes, scrambled eggs with garlic sprouts, and a bowl of braised pork that was shiny with soy sauce.

At the very edge was a carp, which Mr. Lu had asked someone to get from the reservoir.

The staple food was white steamed buns mixed with cornmeal, brown rice flour flatbreads, and a few sweet potatoes. The sweet aroma mixed with the fragrance of food filled the house.

Mr. Lu sat in the main seat, and the others sat on both sides.

"Haitang, come and sit next to me." He Wanyi took Jiang Haitang's hand and asked her to sit next to her.

Jiang Haitang felt a little embarrassed. Before she came, she had actually been worried that the Lu family would look down on her and dislike her.

But unexpectedly, she really felt the warmth of home in the Lu family.

He Wanyi didn't say much, and lowered her head to ask the little Taozi in her arms: "My dear, do you want to eat by yourself or do you want grandma to feed you?"