Although Huang Jiancai and the others said they weren't hungry yet, Chen Zhaodi couldn't just let them watch them after they arrived.
While eating, Huang Jianmin asked, "Second Uncle, Second Aunt, is there something you need to do back in the village today?"
"Yes, Qinqin arranged for someone to come to the village today to take pictures of Dundun, and then we plan to take a family photo while we're at it."
Remembering Huang Qinqin's words that she had asked her to relay, Chen Zhaodi added, "Oh, right, there's one more thing I need to tell you in advance."
"When I get home, if my parents ask how much the photo cost, I'll say it's free."
"Tell them that the department store was taking pictures of Dun Dun and they just happened to take some pictures for us, so it's free."
Huang Jianhua and Huang Jianmin exchanged a glance and said in unison, "I don't think Grandma will believe it."
Huang Jiancai nodded. He remembered that his grandparents had asked how much it would cost to take photos during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
In the end, I didn't buy it because I thought the price was too high.
If we suddenly tell them that taking photos is free, they definitely won't believe us.
Chen Zhaodi said confidently, "Qinqin has already made all the arrangements."
"Mom will definitely ask the photographer again privately, and the photographer will say that it's free."
"So as long as we all stick to the same story, even if Mom thinks it's not quite right, she'll have no choice but to believe it."
Alright, since Huang Qinqin has already made the arrangements, then let's agree to this.
However, Huang Jiancai felt that Huang Qinqin should not be the only one to pay for the photoshoot.
Although they don't have much money, it's better for each person to contribute a little than for one person to pay for everything.
"Second Aunt, let us know how much it cost to take the photos, and we can split the cost."
"We can't let Qinqin pay for everything; she's contributing both money and effort."
Chen Zhaodi didn't want them to spend money. She knew her daughter well, and she believed that Huang Qinqin must think the same way.
"I can't control Qinqin, you can talk to her yourselves later."
"I offered to pay, but Qinqin wasn't willing."
"She said she wanted to take a picture with her grandmother and didn't want other people to spend money, so I didn't say anything."
Huang Jiancai and the others understood what Chen Zhaodi meant.
That means if they can convince Huang Qinqin, she won't care how much money they spend.
But even if she tried to persuade them, she couldn't help them anymore.
After breakfast, Chen Zhaodi asked Huang Jiancai and the others to tie the things they wanted to take back to their bicycles.
"Jianjun and the others will be back soon; I reckon they'll be coming by bike too."
"We'll put all our things on the bicycle, and then walking empty-handed won't be so tiring."
After a flurry of activity, the group put the remaining items aside and prepared to set off.
"Boss, Yingxue, you two stay home and wait for Jianjun and the others to come back. We'll set off first."
"Remember to have Jianjun put the rest of the things in the car later, and then lock the door to the house."
"I understand, Mom. Please drive carefully on your way back."
Huang Jianguo was still washing the dishes, so he didn't see them out. He could only respond loudly.
Less than two minutes later, Huang Jianguo saw that Chen Zhaodi and the others had all returned.
"Mom and Dad, why are you back again? Is something wrong?"
Then the rest of the conversation was automatically cut off after seeing Mu's father and the others.
Huang Jianguo's first thought upon seeing them was that Mu's father and the others did not want Mu Shengnan to move back in.
However, he immediately noticed that both of their bicycles were full of luggage.
Good morning, Uncle Mu and Aunt Mu.
"Good morning, Jianguo. We've come to help Jianjun and the others with some luggage, hahaha."
Mr. Mu responded as he helped them take their things down.
Mother Mu then took Chen Zhaodi's hand and asked softly, "In-law, may I have a word with you alone?"
Chen Zhaodi nodded with a complicated expression: "Okay, let's go inside and talk."
She didn't know what Mu's mother wanted to talk to her about, but seeing them made her feel uncomfortable.
To be frank, Chen Zhaodi still harbored some resentment.
Inside the room
Once it was just the two of them, Mother Mu bowed deeply to Chen Zhaodi.
"My dear in-laws, I'm so sorry!"
When Chen Zhaodi saw her perform such a grand gesture, she quickly went up to help her up.
He said anxiously, "No need for that, no need for that!"
After standing up straight, Mu's mother said with shame, "Yes, I've heard everything from Shengnan. It's all our fault."
"Before last night, neither Shengnan's father nor I knew that Shengnan and the others had promised you that they would go home to stay during their rest time."
"If we had known, we would have definitely reminded them, but they didn't tell us."
"But I can assure you that we absolutely have no intention of having Jianjun marry into our family."
"We are already extremely grateful that you are willing to let one of Jianjun's children take the surname Mu."
"This time, her father and I had ulterior motives in letting Shengnan and the others move here."
"Because we couldn't bear to part with Shengnan, and selfishly thought that even if Jianjun moved out, it would be fine."
“You still have Jianguo to keep you company, so they used the excuse that Shengnan’s commute to work was inconvenient to get Jianjun and the others to move out.”
When Chen Zhaodi first heard what Mu's mother said, she didn't feel anything and didn't really believe it.
To be honest, although that's what she says now, saying it is one thing and doing it is another.
Just like before, they didn't say anything about Huang Jianjun moving to their place before the wedding, but he still moved now.
But when she heard Mu's mother admit that she had selfish motives.
Chen Zhaodi began to waver, thinking that what she said might be the truth.
While speaking, Mu's mother kept observing Chen Zhaodi's expression.
When she realized that Chen Zhaodi's expression didn't change no matter what she said, she knew she couldn't keep using those bureaucratic phrases.
In order not to affect the relationship between the two families, Mu's mother directly revealed her dark side and their selfish motives.
Sure enough, when she revealed their true feelings, Chen Zhaodi finally softened.
Mother Mu couldn't help but sigh: Indeed, sincerity is the most important thing.
Chen Zhaodi dropped her fake, polite smile, sighed, and said, "Sigh~ I can understand, after all, we also have our own selfish motives."
"To be honest, if it weren't for hearing that you gave Jianjun a house..."
“I probably wouldn’t have agreed to let them move out. After all, we were also at fault.”
Speaking of this house, Chen Zhaodi thought of something.
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