Haonan and Tian Shangguo discussed it and came to the Yan family's kitchen.

"Comrade Zhong, you are safe at the Yan family. We will go back first." It's not good to eat here for free. "Also, I wish you and Comrade Yan a happy wedding."

Tian Shangguo nodded and said, "I wish you and Comrade Yan a happy wedding."

"Thank you." Zhong Yuxiu smiled lightly, her face full of joy.

After the two men left, Zhong Yuxiu did not try to keep them; they were not members of the Yan family, so it was understandable that they felt uncomfortable staying in the Yan family. She had felt uncomfortable when she first came to the Yan family. Being not part of the family is always inferior to being part of the family.

I used to hear the older generation say that a married woman is a guest when she returns to her parents’ home, and her husband’s home is no longer her home.

It’s not that this home is not a home if it’s not your husband’s home, but that your heart has nowhere to rest.

Leaving the home where you have lived for more than 20 years, you suddenly end up in a strange family. If your in-laws don't care about you, your husband doesn't love you, and your heart has nowhere to go, then it's really just a temporary hotel.

After seeing the two off, Zhong Yuxiu shook her head and laughed; she was different, she had her own home, how could she be a guest?

She has a way out.

"What are you thinking about?" Yan Rushan walked to her side at some point, handed her a cup of warm water, and asked softly.

Zhong Yuxiu looked up at him and smiled softly, "I used to hear the older generation say that a married woman is like spilled water, and when she returns to her parents' home she is a guest. If you get along well with your husband's family, it is your home; if you don't, it is just a temporary hotel."

"Why do you say that?" Yan Rushan was puzzled. "We are all children. How can a daughter be a guest when she comes back?"

Zhong Yuxiu took the cup, took a sip, and said, "Is that really the case? If a family has one son and one daughter, or even multiple sons and daughters, can the daughter who marries return home and still be like a girl at home? There will be some differences, and it's these subtle differences that are the most disturbing. If the mother-in-law is not a good match and their personalities don't mesh, the husband will definitely be caught in the middle, torn between them. What about the daughter who marries in?"

"What will they think? They are like outsiders, out of tune with their husband's family; this is the reality!"

Yan Rushan stared at the person in front of him, "You are worried."

"I'm not worried, I just feel a little emotional all of a sudden." The smile didn't fade, but Yan Rushan saw the difference between the smiles and the laughter. "You are not alone, we won't be in this situation; if you don't want to live in the Yan family, I can live with you in the Zhong family, our little home for the two of us."

It is impossible to move out of the compound. First, the higher-ups will not approve it, and second, the old man will not let them move out of the compound.

Zhong Yuxiu nodded, smiled softly, and a hint of joy flashed in her eyes. She said firmly, "I know. I have a family, an unbreakable family, so I'm not worried."

The mentality of a married woman who has a way out and one who has no way out is completely different.

A married woman who has a way out has someone to rely on and does not have to rely on her husband's family for a living; a married woman who does not have a formal escort feels confused and uneasy, and suffers from mental trauma. It's okay if she can think it through, but if she can't and gets stuck in a dead end, she will be depressed for half her life.

"Sit down and warm yourself up. I'll get you some hot water to soak your hands and feet." He gently kneaded her hands, silently comforting her. Yan Rushan went to the bathroom and fetched two new basins, one wooden and one enamel. He brought a thermos and filled it with hot water. "Come and test the water temperature. Is it okay? The basins are new and no one has used them."

"Do you have pots in stock at home?" Yuxiu was surprised.

Yan Rushan said, "No, Mom prepared this especially for you, thinking that since we're getting married, they might not be around. She's prepared everything you need and your betrothal gifts, and I'll send them over tomorrow."

Zhong Yuxiu's eyes lingered on his face. "Uncle and aunt have prepared the betrothal gifts so early?"

"Well, Mom and Dad like you very much."

I feel it, thank you!

Yan Mu's love is written on her face. She is warm and thoughtful. It is a kind of genuine desire for the other person that comes from the heart.

Zhong Yuxiu didn't respond. She took off her shoes and soaked her feet, then put her hands in the enamel basin. The water in the basin was slightly hot, but within her tolerable range. She didn't say anything, her heart immersed in the attentive, considerate and yet not distant attitude of Yan's parents.

"Yuxiu, are you angry?" Yan Rushan's eyes were fixed.

"Why do you ask?"

Yan Rushan said, "My parents can't come back due to work, and they can't witness our wedding. Please forgive me, they will definitely come back when we hold the wedding."

"I'm an ignorant person, right?" She rolled her eyes at him.

Yan Rushan felt a tingling sensation in his heart. He also liked the slightly willful girl. Out of a strong desire to survive, he hurriedly shook his head.

"No, you definitely aren't; however, before my parents left, they talked to me alone and asked me to tell you that they felt bad about us registering for marriage but they weren't here." Naturally, the parents would care about their son and daughter-in-law's wedding when they were not around.

"I understand my uncle and aunt's kindness." Zhong Yuxiu said, feeling nervous and uneasy, "Why should I mind it? In the army, we obey the Party's arrangements and strictly abide by discipline. What's wrong with that? I understand their difficulties. Besides, this is not a wedding."

Many people's parents are not present at their weddings; if they are in the army and really cannot leave, she doesn't think there is anything wrong with it. It's just that the two parties didn't agree on the date, and it's not like they are being deliberately negligent.

Yan Rushan was truly relieved. "I'm sorry to have wronged you. We'll have the wedding after we graduate. We'll invite all our classmates, teachers, colleagues, and friends and make it a grand affair."

"good."

Zhong Yuxiu nodded, and a smile appeared on Yan Rushan's handsome face. He stood up and said, "You soak first. I'll go to the kitchen to cook. I'll call you when it's ready. Come and help me serve the dishes."

"Okay." After receiving her unhesitating agreement, Yan Rushan's smile became more obvious and he turned and went to the kitchen.

Time ticked by, and the sounds of cooking could be heard from the kitchen. The water gradually cooled, and Zhong Yuxiu withdrew her hand, lifted her foot, let the water drip off, and put on her socks and shoes. She carried the enamel basin and wooden tub into the bathroom, emptied the water, and set them aside. After washing her hands, she headed straight for the kitchen.

When I opened the kitchen door, the first thing I saw was Yan Rushan holding a spatula and wearing an apron around his waist; Yan Ruhai was helping him by the side, serving plates, dishes and seasonings.

"Sister-in-law?! Why are you here?"

"Come and see how your brother's cooking is going." He walked into the kitchen, approached Yan Rushan, and looked into the wok where they were stewing pork. "The color is good, it's burnt red. The meat is tender and should taste delicious."

Yan Rushan lowered his eyes and smiled. Just as he was about to speak, Yan Ruhai interrupted him, "That's right! Thanks to my sister-in-law, I can enjoy a delicious meal today too."

“他在家里不给你们做饭吃的吗？”钟毓秀说着话，仰头看向严如山，眉尖轻佻。

“做啊！把我和爷爷当品菜工具，我都怀疑我有个假哥哥了。”严如海满脸嫌弃，“他会做一个菜之后，只要我们吃着满意觉得好吃，他就不做第二次了；换着法子的折腾我和爷爷。”

“闭嘴吧你，吃都堵不住你的嘴，有的吃就不错了。”严如山呵斥的颇为不自在。