Chu Fang said helplessly, "Mom, if you want me to die, just say so. Why torture me like this?"
As I answered the phone, Old Chu's familiar voice came through: "What's wrong with your mother? Did she sprain her ankle? Did she go to the hospital? What did the doctor say? How exactly are you taking care of her? If anything happens to her, I'll hold you responsible..."
Normally, Chu's father speaks slowly and deliberately, word by word, but at this moment he spoke very quickly, like machine gun bullets, whistling directly into Chu Fang's chest.
Compared to Chu Fang, Chu's father cares more about Chu's mother. He was so scared when he saw her post on WeChat Moments that he didn't hesitate to ask his own son if he was going to book a flight to Shanghai.
Chu Fang practically exhausted herself explaining the details to her father, but still couldn't convince him. Meanwhile, Chu's mother casually remarked, "I'm fine."
Just three words stopped a family storm.
The rest of the time was spent almost entirely being blamed. His father, grandfather, and grandmother called one after another, all questioning him.
At first, he would try to explain, but later he stopped talking. He nodded in agreement with whatever the other person said, admitting that it was his mistake and that he had not taken good care of his mother.
Finally, the call ended amidst a chorus of admonitions and reminders. Chu Fang could still feel his grandparents' anxious voices. He sighed helplessly, "Sigh, people always say that grandparents are closer to their grandchildren, but I've never experienced that."
“Your maternal grandparents also loved you very much,” Chu’s mother explained. “All the snacks you had when you were little were bought by your maternal grandparents.”
"I bought that for you, but you didn't want it, so I gave it to you."
"You still ate it, didn't you?"
“That makes sense.” Chu Fang nodded. “Mom, can you please stop doing those difficult moves? I’m begging you.”
Chu's mother scratched her head: "Oh dear, I was just momentarily confused today. I don't know why I felt so close to my little sister when I saw her, and I wanted to do something in front of her, so I jumped. I don't usually do that."
Nonsense, that's your future wife, of course you'd feel close to her...
Chu Fang glanced outside; the sun was already setting. Composing himself, he headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
The first thing to do is kelp, tofu and crucian carp soup. Remove the scales, gills and internal organs from the crucian carp, fry it in oil until golden brown, then put it into a clay pot of boiling water, bring it to a boil over high heat, and then simmer over low heat.
The key to making the crucian carp and tofu soup is to simmer it over low heat until it produces a milky white broth that tastes like a sweet spring.
... ...
next door.
"Meow~~~" Lily looked up at her mother, her eyes sparkling.
He Yi looked at her best friend, who was wearing a light purple dress, like a blooming violet. The hem of the dress swayed gently with her steps. The dress was well-tailored, neither too revealing nor too revealing, and it could still outline her graceful figure.
She exudes a dignified and elegant aura.
"How is it?" Zhong Tingyue asked, tugging at the hem of her skirt and spinning around 360 degrees.
"It's just a meal, there's no need to dress so formally," He Yi said softly.
Zhong Tingyue: "No, I just put on some makeup and wore a dress, it's very simple."
We've known each other for years, and you've only worn makeup a handful of times. Besides, you clearly spent a long time choosing a dress in your room just now. How did you get the idea that it was simple? ... He Yi was speechless.
Is the power of a future mother-in-law really that great?
"Didn't Chu Fang's mother see you today?"
"We met by chance today, but I want to make a good impression on her when we meet again," Zhong Tingyue replied seriously.
A woman with a love-struck mind is really hard to break down... He Yi let out a sigh: "Let's go, let's go, you look especially beautiful tonight."
“Take Lily with you.”
"No." Zhong Tingyue shook her head. "What if it hurts Chu Fang's mother?"
"Meow~~~" Lily the tabby cat howled, seemingly understanding Zhong Tingyue's meaning and putting up a fight.
Unfortunately, resistance was futile.
“... ..."
There was a knock at the door.
Chu's mother immediately dropped the TV series and moved her wheelchair, saying, "Coming, coming!"
Upon opening the door, I was immediately drawn to Zhong Tingyue. She wore a light purple dress, her hair was tied up, and a few strands of hair fluttered in the wind. Her simple attire exuded an indescribable beauty.
"You look so beautiful, baby," Chu's mother couldn't help but praise.
"Aunt... ..."
"Sister."
"Sister, you look beautiful now, and you must have looked even more beautiful when you were younger."
He Yi's eyes were so narrowed they almost disappeared, especially the words "elder sister" which directly made her laugh.
She and her future mother-in-law are called sisters.
It was so much fun!
He Yi was already imagining the awkward expressions on her best friend and Chu's mother's faces when Zhong Tingyue came to visit.
"This is my best friend, He Yi."
"You look beautiful too, baby."
"Thank you, Auntie."
"No need, you can just call me elder sister."
"Sister."
Zhong Tingyue pushed Chu's mother into the room, glanced at the kitchen, and happened to meet Chu Fang's gaze. They both smiled.
"Please sit down, don't be shy," Chu's mother warmly invited the two of them to sit down.
He Yi finally understood what a happy woman looks like; she must be similar to Chu Fang's mother.
Her parents doted on her, her husband loved her, and her son was filial and intelligent, never causing her any worry, and the same was true for his wife.
What He Yi saw most often on Chu's mother's face was that genuine smile.
Listening to Chu's mother recount Chu Fang's past, how he lived in a small town and only left home for the first time when he went to university, He Yi finally believed that Chu Fang had truly started from scratch and achieved financial freedom through his own abilities.
She was almost frozen in place.
Looking at Chu Fang, who was busy in the kitchen, her eyes were filled with disbelief.
From university to today, it has only been four years. In just four years, he has surpassed 99% of ordinary people. How much wisdom and ability does it take to do that?
Looking at her best friend, who was chatting with Chu Fang's mother, she couldn't help but feel a little envious. Such a successful man could actually fall for her and treat her with such devotion.
"Hmm... why are you looking at me?"
"It's nothing." He Yi shook her head.
Zhong Tingyue gestured for He Yi to chat with Chu's mother, then went into the kitchen. Chu Fang, sensing his girlfriend's presence, was chopping vegetables and said without turning around, "You can go out now, dinner will be ready soon."
"I'll help you." Zhong Tingyue washed her hands.
"My mom is outside."
"What's wrong with an aunt helping her nephew cook? Is it illegal?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Fang smiled and handed over some simple tasks of washing and chopping vegetables to Zhong Tingyue. As usual, one of them cooked and the other chopped vegetables, complementing each other perfectly.
Meanwhile, Chu's mother was chatting with He Yi in the living room, and unconsciously glanced at the two people in the kitchen.
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