Chapter 39

On Children's Day, June 1st, Qiao Wen, as the matriarch of the family, formally met with the two elders of the Jiang family to discuss the marriage between Xu Qingyan and Jiang Yan.

Jiang's parents were deeply moved by their daughter's sudden enlightenment. After meeting their prospective son-in-law, Xu Qingyan, in person, their emotion immediately rose to the level of winning the lottery in their old age.

Look at that handsome, well-mannered, and wealthy young man – isn't he the son-in-law they've been longing for?

God has been too good to them.

They couldn't wait for the two of them to get married right now, and after Jiang Yan revealed that he was Paopao's biological father, the elderly couple were eager to move the Civil Affairs Bureau there.

The meeting was brief yet pleasant. Xu Qingyan and Jiang Yan were a perfect match, and they already had a daughter named Paopao, so everything proceeded smoothly.

The wedding is set for New Year's Day at the end of the year, signifying the start of a new life as we enter the new year.

The only incident occurred because of Xu Yirou's identity.

At first, the two elders, like Jiang Yan, thought she was Xu Qingyan's illegitimate daughter. However, when they learned that the little baby who was eating with relish, with her mouth full of oil and her mind completely absorbed in eating, was actually the biological mother of their prospective son-in-law, their in-laws, they were surprised to find out.

The two elders of the Jiang family were petrified on the spot.

They wondered if the Xu family was taking advantage of their old age and treating them like fools.

Deep down, he felt disgusted by Xu Qingyan's cowardly behavior of daring to do something but not daring to admit it.

To everyone's surprise, apart from Qiao Wen, all three siblings in the Xu family present called the little baby "Mom," and the little baby responded in a very natural manner.

Three adults, all of whom are people of a certain social standing and reputation, greeted a baby's mother with smiles in their eyes and gentle, respectful expressions...

The elderly couple were utterly shocked by this action, their worldviews shattered. "Huh?"

The key is that the little baby was completely nonchalant, responding to her words without interrupting her eating at all, and occasionally uttering a mature-sounding remark, which created an adorable contrast with her excessively childish and cute appearance.

The way the group interacted was completely natural, without a trace of acting.

"These are my mother's previous medical records and photos from when she was a child." Xu Qingyan took out a document bag that she had prepared in advance.

Jiang Yan was slightly taken aback; it was the first time she had seen this stack of documents.

The three members of the Jiang family took turns flipping through the contents of the document bag. The more they read, the more their hands trembled, and the muscles in their cheeks twitched involuntarily.

If the information in hand is true, then it is a 45-year-old woman with terminal cancer who was reborn at the last moment and became a healthy 4-year-old child again.

Even TV dramas wouldn't dare to film something like this.

Sitting in the main seat, Qiao Wen spoke solemnly: "I know this matter is too far beyond the norm for you two, and has a bit of a fantastical element, but I hope that whether you believe it or not, you will not spread this matter."

"Firstly, this is the Xu family's most important secret, and it is both morally and logically necessary to keep it confidential. Secondly, we choose to be honest with each other in order to express our sincerity, and we hope that you two can understand."

The Xu family took the initiative to openly and honestly introduce Xu Yirou's identity.

Their actions of not simply giving a perfunctory answer and producing a pile of supporting documents truly surprised Jiang Yan.

Not only did they provide her with material support, but they also gave her and her family enough trust and respect.

It seems she made the right choice.

Finally, the two elderly people from the Jiang family came out of the private room in a daze. On the way back, Jiang Yan saw that her parents were absent-minded and couldn't help but worry.

“Mom and Dad, don’t worry, the Xu family wouldn’t make up lies to deceive us.” She held her parents’ hands and comforted them, “Even if Rou Rou really is his child, it doesn’t matter. Rou Rou and Pao Pao get along well, and we will get along very well.”

“Yes, Grandpa and Grandma,” Bubble chimed in. “Meatball is great, and Da Bao’s dad is good too.”

Mr. Jiang dazedly came to his senses, his cloudy eyes revealing amazement and a hint of longing: "Xiao Yan, do you think it's possible for your mother and me to also experience a rejuvenation overnight?"

How wonderful it would be to go back to being a five or six-year-old child from a sixty-year-old age; how much regret it could make up for.

This stumped Jiang Yan. In fact, she still didn't fully believe that Rou Rou was Xu Qingyan's mother, mainly because the story of her rejuvenating overnight and becoming young again was too shocking.

And the person who created this miracle was right beside her, which is truly unbelievable.

"Anything is possible," she said softly. "Just let things take their course."

*

To show how much importance the prospective sister-in-law's family attaches to the meeting, and to make the first meeting between the two sets of parents more grand and lively.

Xu Niancheng deliberately stayed an extra day. She was supposed to go back to the company after watching the performance yesterday, while He Nianzhu reluctantly asked the crew for two days off. They would leave together early tomorrow morning.

When He Nianzhu learned that his sister-in-law was actually Jiang Yan, he rushed back to see what was going on.

God knows, he was still thinking about finding an opportunity to work with Jiang Yan back then, never expecting that she had become his family and that he had gained a lovely niece.

His niece is a year older than his mother.

Xu Niancheng and He Nianzhu were shocked when they learned the truth. They found it unbelievable that their older brother was secretly dating.

Who would have thought that this aloof older brother suddenly possessed an extraordinary 'stealing' quality?

Xu Niancheng spontaneously conjured up a sweet romance novel about a stoic, abstinent business tycoon and a cold, glamorous female celebrity.

A glamorous female celebrity in the entertainment industry ran away while pregnant, only to be unexpectedly captured by the child's business tycoon father five years later. What a classic, melodramatic story of her running away while he chases her, and her being unable to escape!

Tsk, she's become dizzy from the fragrance.

I've fallen for the real deal!

With the wedding date set, Jiang Yan and her daughter moved into the Xu family home to get acquainted and experience the new environment.

Xu Yirou was overjoyed, as this way she could go to and from school with Paopao every day and play with Meimei and Yangyang!

Upon learning of the eldest young master's marriage, and that the family would soon welcome a new mistress, Uncle Yun was truly happy for the Xu family; the house was becoming more and more lively.

His eyes glistened with relief. If the gentleman in heaven could see this, he would surely be very pleased.

The day after moving into the Xu family home, Jiang Yan started filming her new drama. She quickly packed her luggage and rushed off to another city to film.

Xu Qingyan would occasionally visit the set when she had free time, but most of the time she would stay at home with her two young children. On weekends, she would take them to the zoo to see Kang Kang and Dou Dou, whom they had adopted, and then visit the Jiang family to see their parents.

Not knowing how to face their future in-laws, the two elders of the Jiang family were quite bewildered and embarrassed.

"Thank you, Grandpa Bubble and Grandma Bubble!"

Xu Yirou, with her hair in braids, happily accepted the yogurt.

It calls out to Grandpa and Grandma Bubble in a sweet, soft voice, looking just like any other baby.

As time went on, the two elders simply treated her like an ordinary cub and stopped thinking about those messy things.

The two little ones sat on a soft carpet drawing, surrounded by watercolor pens of various colors.

The pristine white paper was gradually covered and filled with colors and bizarre patterns.

Bubble is a kindergarten student, one year older than Xu Yirou. She is slightly better at controlling her strength to avoid tearing the drawing paper with the pen tip.

Xu Yirou paid no attention to any of this. She leaned on the table, her lips pursed unconsciously, and focused intently on drawing on the paper.

Tiny, soft paws gripped the colored pencils, drawing one irregular circle and line after another.

Bubble, unable to sit still, straightened her neck, twisted it, and leaned over to look at her grandmother drawing with curiosity: "Meatball, what are you drawing? Is it pretty and beautiful?"

“Yes!” the toddler’s voice rang out, pointing to a clump of lines on the drawing paper. “This is Meimei eating an apple.”

Then, pointing to another tangled mess of lines, he said, "This is Yangyang. Yangyang wanted to eat Meimei's apple, but Meimei wouldn't give it to him, so Yangyang licked his head."

Xu Qingyan glanced at it; it had an abstract beauty to it.

"What are these? Stones?"

"No." Xu Yirou exclaimed in surprise, looking up with a puzzled expression. "Can't you tell, Bubble?"

"...Of course I can tell." Bubble stared intently, then hesitated and whispered, "Is it Meimeiyangyang's poop?"

“Yes, yes, yes!” Xu Yirou said with an expression that said, “You’re such a kindred spirit and mentor to me.” “It’s their poop.”

"This one is beautiful, and this one is splendid. Beautiful is rounder, and splendid is longer, but they both smell bad."

Bubble stared blankly at her.

Why does Rou Rou like to look at pretty poop? She can even tell the difference between different kinds of poop.

That's so strange.

Bubble's little heart was shocked by Xu Yirou's special hobby.

"Meatball, do you usually like to look at your... poop?"

"I won't look." Xu Yirou covered her nose as if she could smell it, and waved her hand shyly: "Poop stinks."

She never lets anyone wipe her bottom when she goes to the toilet, afraid of suffocating others with the smell. She even covers her nose and holds her breath when she poops.

"Oh, so you only like looking at other people's poop?"

Others? Xu Yirou nodded hesitantly. She liked Meimei and Yangyang, Kang Kang and Dou Dou, so she wouldn't mind the smell of their poop.

She enjoys spending time with them, watching them play, eat, and poop.

"...Sweetie, can you please not watch me poop?"

Bubble was very embarrassed. She had been taking baths and using the toilet independently since she was four years old, and she knew how to protect her privacy very early on. She knew that her body could only be seen by herself and her mother, and not by her grandparents.

She really liked Xu Yirou and was willing to make an exception and let her little grandma see her bottom, but not when she pooped!

She was worried that she would make her best friend and great-grandmother, Xu Yirou, faint from the stench.

She'll definitely feel guilty then TAT

"???" Xu Yirou was full of questions. Knowing what she had misunderstood, her face turned red. "Bubble, I don't like watching people poop! Oh, don't think nonsense. Babies have their pride too."

"Oh, oh, I'm so sorry." Bubble snuggled up to her softly. "You're my little baby and grandma. Grandma won't be angry with Bubble, will she?"

"Don't be angry, we're the best of friends! Mua~"

"mua~mua~"

The interaction between the two cubs was so amusing and adorable that the three adults who were chatting stopped and watched with smiles.

After drawing for a while longer, the abstract portrait of the alpaca was finally completed.

Xu Yirou picked it up, revealing her white teeth with satisfaction: "I'm going to take it home and give it to Meimei and Yangyang. This is the first gift I've given them. I'm sure they'll like it."

“They’ll love it,” Bubble agreed.

What did you draw?

Xu Yirou's gaze shifted, then she paused for a moment, "Bubble, is this... in the sky?"

The entire sheet of paper was painted blue, with rainbows, stars, the moon, flowers, trees, and little houses on it. The colors were vibrant and dazzling, full of a dreamy and fantastical beauty.

Bubble lowered her eyelids and said, "I drew heaven. Ah Hu from Sister Yunyun's family got sick and went to heaven. Sister Yunyun cries every day because she's worried that Ah Hu isn't doing well in heaven."

"My grandparents told me that heaven is a place for good people, and it's full of good people. I'm sure Ah Hu will be happy in heaven, so I drew heaven and gave it to Sister Yunyun."

The innocent little cub said happily, "Once Sister Yunyun sees what heaven looks like, she definitely won't cry anymore."

Xu Yirou was once only one step away from heaven, and vaguely understood that going to heaven was linked to death.

She lowered her head sadly and murmured, "I won't be able to see my family there."

No matter how much candy she's offered, she won't go anywhere without her mother, Da Bao, Er Bao, Xiao Bao, Bubble, and Goose Wife.

The cub's eyes welled up with tears, and it was saddened by its own thoughts.

"Meatball, I've got something good to show you!"

"...What is that?"

Let's stop being sad for today, and continue next time.

Bubble got up and ran over to her grandparents, begging for a tablet.

Compared to drawing and studying, she prefers watching TV series. She finds it so interesting to watch animated uncles and aunts chasing each other around.

Jiang Yan had repeatedly warned the two elders not to give the tablet to Bubble, but she forgot that her daughter was full of tricks.

The two elderly people were simply unable to resist their granddaughter's adorable charm.

Bubble skillfully opened the tablet as she wished, and then the smug smile on her cheeks froze.

Incorrect password.

Incorrect password.

Incorrect password.

The system displayed "Incorrect password" three times in a row.

Bubble stared in disbelief, her eyes wide and round, bearing a striking resemblance to Jiang Yan's.

Grandma Jiang remembered: "Baby, I forgot to tell you, your mother changed the passwords for all the cell phones and tablets before she left. Your grandfather and I don't know the passwords either."

So now I can only answer the phone.

Bubble: "...QAQ"

What's the fun or meaning of life if we can't binge-watch TV shows?

Bubble's happiness is gone.

Before the young grandmother, Xu Yirou, could react, she was startled by the earth-shattering wailing and trembled.

What's wrong? What's wrong?

She rushed to Bubble's side anxiously: "Bubble, why are you crying?"

"Waaaaah, I'm not happy anymore!"

"My happiness has been confiscated by my mother!"

"Mother!!"

As soon as she started crying, Grandma Jiang and Grandpa Jiang became anxious. One hurriedly grabbed some tissues, while the other held his granddaughter and tried to comfort her.

"Oh dear, Grandma's sweetie, don't cry. If we can't play on the tablet, we can play something else."

"Mom is doing this for the baby's own good. Looking at a tablet too much can easily cause eye pain and nearsightedness."

"I don't want it, I want the tablet!" Sister Tengman hasn't finished watching her show yet!

There are still so many videos in my bookmarks that I haven't watched yet. Mom, you're so cruel to your baby!

Xu Yirou, having understood the reason: 0.0

On one side is Goose's wife, and on the other is Bubble. She is both the young mistress and the young mother-in-law. They are both her flesh and blood, and she can't favor one of them.

Xu Yirou chewed on her fingers in frustration, glancing at her son with a troubled look.

Ah, I've got it!

Xu Yirou ran up to Xu Qingyan, took off her children's smartwatch. The screen was small, so it shouldn't be a problem, right?

She winked at her son.

The meaning couldn't be clearer: you take care of your own child, and you're in charge of dealing with the goose's wife.

Xu Qingyan reluctantly gave it a try: "Bubble, your grandma's... phone watch, want to play?"

Xu Yirou: !! Why did you say that out loud?

Oh dear, now my wife will find out.

Will the daughter-in-law think she's a wicked mother-in-law?

Thinking of the wicked mother-in-law scenes in some melodramatic dramas, the little one couldn't hold back anymore.

She pouted, shook her head in grievance, and said, "I don't want to be a wicked mother-in-law, I'm not one, sob sob."

Two tears fell from her eyes, her voice filled with sorrow and lament: "Dabao, you've caused Mommy so much suffering—"

Everyone: ?

Bubbles, who were crying so enthusiastically, stopped abruptly. Her little ears twitched twice, and she looked at her with bright eyes: "Sweetie, you said Daddy hurt you? How did he hurt you? Where did he hurt you?"

...Crying doesn't stop her from eating melons.