"Really? I just think it's too big."

"You've won! Quickly sit down and eat." The old lady was afraid that Er Ya would say too much, and Hong Mei was nervous, so she quickly stopped her.

It's already past eight o'clock, and Zhang Shouyi is only now leaving for work. Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo haven't gone out today either; they've almost finished dealing with things outside, so they don't need to go out anymore.

The phone rang, and Su Chen went to his study to answer it.

"Zhang Hongmei, Liu Jianguo just called. He has already put the elderly and children on the train."

"Well, they're not hopelessly stupid yet," Er Ya mocked.

Zhang Hongmei glanced helplessly at Er Ya. "Wang Ying, you two go to your house later and see if there's anything else missing."

"No, I've seen it several times already. I'll just stay home and keep you company."

"Grandma, look at Er Ya?"

"Ignore her and let her understand that parents raise their children, but when they get old and sick, they are no longer there."

"Grandma, can my parents stay?"

"I said your parents would stay? They're reluctant to leave their homeland, especially as they get older."

"Then what should we do?"

"As long as you're all doing well and don't worry them, that's enough."

"But they're so far away, we're worried about them."

"It's unnecessary. They won't have any problems within ten years. Your mother is only here because she's angry. Just calm down. That's your brother's business; let him handle it himself. Don't get involved."

Er Ya nodded blankly and said, "I understand, I won't say anything."

Grandma, do you think all men are like this after they get married?

"What's wrong with that? A man who's married shouldn't side with his wife? Er Ya, you're conflicted right now."

"You, as a daughter, want to support your parents, but she's also a daughter; how could she not care about her parents' family?"

"But I didn't do it secretly."

"No matter what, the result will be the same."

Er Ya fell silent. Yes, she had once told Cheng Guangxu that she would take care of her parents in their old age.

"Think about it carefully. It's a good thing you don't have a husband's family. If you had a sister-in-law who was just as troublesome, could you handle it? You might be more sensible than your sister-in-law, not much different, but essentially you are the same."

"So my sister-in-law is right?"

"Of course not, she just didn't use the right method. Parents raised you, whether daughters or sons, they have an obligation to support you. But you need to find a balance between your family, your husband's family, and your mother's family."

Er Ya lowered her head and analyzed the old lady's words.

"Okay. I understand."

"You still don't understand. But it's okay, just remember this: treat others as you would like to be treated."

Su Chen and Lu Jing came over and accompanied Zhang Hongmei as they strolled around the yard, one on each side.

The phone rang again. This time, Er Ya answered it.

"Hongmei, Wang Ying has gone to pick up Cheng Guangxu and the other two."

"Hmm, why did they both come back together?"

"Who knows? But Wang Ying seems quite happy."

The old lady also strolled around the yard with Zhang Hongmei.

"Er Ya, you two go get your marriage certificate on Monday. This Friday is the actual wedding day. Your aunt will go with you later to take a look. Make sure nothing is missing. Although we don't have the same customs as back home, we still need to prepare everything we need to."

"Yes. My aunt is still in the kitchen. We'll go after she's finished."

"Er Ya, is Zhu Zi's girlfriend that quiet little girl?"

"Yes, my brother Zhu has had his eye on her for a long time. But seeing them getting along so casually makes me anxious."

"What's your hurry? A pot needs a lid."

“My maternal grandmother and aunt have been worried for a long time.”

"They wanted to come too, but the village can't send so many people all at once; it's a busy time right now. Luckily, your mother had a big wedding when you got engaged, otherwise it would have been a real problem."

Your maternal grandmother even came to see me specifically, telling me to take a good look at the place and asking me to send money to Hongmei to buy a house.

“Hongmei had already bought it for Brother Zhuzi. It’s just a small courtyard with three rooms, but it’s cheap. If my maternal grandmother brings all the money from home, my second uncle and his family will be unhappy. Besides, there are still my younger cousins ​​down there.”

"Yes, every family has its own problems."

"Great-grandmother, are you satisfied with your great-granddaughter-in-law and son-in-law?"

"That's fine. It was chosen by your mistress. If she likes it, then it's fine."

"My aunt didn't say anything?"

"What should I say?" Hu Aifen asked, bringing over a bowl.

"It's nothing, it's just that you're satisfied with my second brother's and eldest sister's partners."

"That's how it is. They'll have to live their own lives from now on. There's no point in me thinking about it. Hongmei, drink the bird's nest soup."

"Why isn't my great-grandmother's picture here?"

"I don't drink that stuff."

"I don't like drinking milk tea either."

“You can’t refuse to drink. Look at your big belly, you can’t be willful, you have to think about the children.”

He drank all the bird's nest under Hu Aifen's watchful eye.

Liu Changhe and his family of three came over. They even brought food.

These were snacks Liu Changhe's family made for Zhang Hongmei. Zhang Hongmei was indeed a little hungry and ate two red bean cakes.

"Eldest daughter, Aifen, why don't you accompany Erya to her house and see if she needs anything?"

"Uncle, the car keys are with Uncle Li. You can drive over there."

The morning exercise session finally ended, and Zhang Hongmei was covered in sweat again.

With the old lady present, Zhang Hongmei couldn't enter the spatial dimension, and she felt unwell all over. Su Chen had been taking care of Zhang Hongmei closely for so long, so he naturally knew what was wrong and quickly prepared hot water.

Under the old lady's watchful gaze, she had no choice but to use Su Chen this time, but all she did was help him take off his clothes and help him into the bathtub.

They'd been busy making a racket for a while. It was already noon, and they still hadn't returned. The old lady said she'd wait for them and wasn't in a hurry to eat.

Aunt Yang brought Zhang Hongmei another glass of milk and watched her drink it before leaving, otherwise it might have dragged on for who knows how long.

After waiting for another half hour, Wang Ying and the others finally returned.

Ten minutes later, Er Ya and the others returned.

When Cheng Guangxu saw Er Ya, he grinned so wide his eyes disappeared. It made everyone around him ache. Er Ya rolled her eyes at him, which finally made him tone it down.

"Mom, everything's ready, nothing's missing," Liu Changhe's wife reported with a smile to the old lady. The old woman was always so calm and unhurried. Slow and methodical.

"Okay, then I'm relieved. Once Cuihua arrives, I won't have to worry about her anymore."

"You two also asked for leave? And it was approved?"

"Yes. We've finished our project, so they're giving us a ten-day holiday," Cai Peilin explained proactively.

"Wow! It's longer than my honeymoon."

"Cheng Guangxu not only got a ten-day vacation, but also a month-long wedding leave." Zeng Zhongkang's tone was a little envious.

"so good?"