Chapter 559 Extra - A Family Day Awaiting the Storm.
For two consecutive days, the young people who had broken free from the memories of the "apocalypse" were like a group of stranded fish that had finally found land, greedily breathing in the air of peace.
In the streets and alleys of the southern part of the city, I embarked on an almost "revengeful" shopping spree.
There were no howls of zombies, no panic of scarce resources, only a dazzling array of shops, the tempting aroma of delicious food, and bustling crowds with vibrant smiles.
He Zhuo and Gu Wan are the main force of "street sweeping" and have no resistance to all kinds of novelties and snacks.
The two were engrossed in feeding Lu Nange and Lu Beiye while eating...
The Luo sisters, Luo Xingyou and Luo Xinghe, prefer shops selling unique handicrafts.
Wen Qing held her daughter's hand, watching them play with a smile in her eyes.
Lu Xici, Chi Yanzhou, Gu Qi, Ji Xian, Shi Xu, and Chi Yi, a group of grown men, automatically took on the roles of carrying bags and paying money.
Although He Zhuo would occasionally drag her to try some "dark cuisine," she would show disgust on her face, but her eyes were full of relaxed smiles.
Even Chi Yi wasn't spared; He Zhuo forced a pink cotton candy into his hand, and Chi Yi, with a blank expression, held it up and took a bite.
It formed a beautiful scene on the bustling street, which He Zhuo quickly captured in a photograph, making it a treasured keepsake.
Lu Beiye was pulled along by the group in turn, his little face showing the pure curiosity and joy of a child his age.
Luo Xinghe was initially a little reserved, but under the encouragement of her sister and the others, who were enthusiastic yet respectful of boundaries, she gradually relaxed and smiled much more.
On the first night, when they returned to the Lu family villa carrying large bags and chatting and laughing, Lu Jin and Sang Niannian had already prepared a meal and were waiting at home.
In the afternoon, Sang Niannian had already had Aunt Xu settle her wages at three times the normal rate and left on the spot.
The dinner on the table was a lavish family feast that Shikazu had ordered directly from a familiar restaurant and delivered to him.
"Dad, Mom, we're back!"
As soon as Lu Xici entered the door, he saw his parents standing side by side at the entrance to greet him, and he paused for a moment.
He then strode over and opened his arms to embrace the two of them.
His voice was strained, and he gripped his arms tightly: "I miss you all so much."
Taken aback by his sudden, enthusiastic hug, Shikazu scolded him in a low voice.
"You brat! What's wrong with you? Get off me! What kind of behavior is this!" Although he said that, he didn't actually push him away forcefully.
Sang Niannian noticed her son's reddened eyes and patted his back tenderly, "Aci, why are your eyes so red? Did you cry? Did you suffer any grievances outside?"
Lu Xici sniffed, pretending to be relaxed: "No way! When I got back, a gust of wind blew sand into my eyes, so I rubbed them."
Lu Jin and Sang Niannian exchanged a glance, their faces clearly saying "You'll see if I believe you," but looking at the large group of outstanding young people behind their son, they didn't ask any more questions.
"Are these all your friends?" Lu Jin's gaze swept over Chi Yanzhou and his group.
Chi Yanzhou and the others immediately stepped forward and greeted them politely: "Uncle, Aunt, sorry to bother you."
"No disturbance, no disturbance, welcome, welcome."
Sang Niannian smiled and replied, but her eyes darted around the crowd and quickly locked onto the little dumpling that Wen Qing was holding. Her eyes lit up and her voice softened.
"Oh my, whose little darling is this? So beautiful!"
Looking at Sang Niannian's well-maintained, beautiful face that looked no more than thirty years old, Wen Qing hesitated to call her "Auntie," but couldn't bring himself to say it, and a rare look of embarrassment appeared on his face.
“Nan Nan, your mother… is too young, it’s not appropriate for me to call her Auntie.”
Before Lu Nange could speak, Lu Beiye raised his head and said, "Sister Wenqing, I call you sister, and Xiaoyingtao calls me uncle, so according to seniority, you should call me mom aunt."
He paused, then added seriously, "This is a matter of seniority."
Lu Nange: "Mom, Aye has been particularly obsessed with the issue of 'generation' lately, and he's determined to defend his title of 'uncle' to the death."
Sang Niannian: "My Ah Ye is right! Let's call her Auntie, according to seniority!"
She smiled and squatted down, clapping her hands at little Wenying, her voice gentle: "Baby, come here, call Grandma, let Grandma give you a hug, okay?"
Little Wenying looked at her mother, then at the "pretty auntie" in front of her who was smiling so gently and beautifully. After hesitating for a moment, she still spoke in her childish voice.
"Beautiful...Grandma."
Sang Niannian exclaimed "Hey!" and happily took Xiao Wenying, holding her in her arms and gently bouncing her around, clearly delighted.
Holding the soft little dumpling, Lu Xici introduced Chi Yanzhou and his group to Sang Niannian and Lu Jin one by one.
Sang Niannian held Wen Ying in her arms, looking at Luo Xingyou, Luo Xinghe, Gu Wan... She couldn't guess which one was her daughter-in-law after trying for a long time.
In the end, her gaze was too direct, and Lu Nange said, "Mom, these are my good friends."
Sang Niannian's expectation instantly vanished by half, and she let out a soft sigh.
"My heart is broken... I knew it! These girls are all so beautiful and outstanding, they don't seem like the kind of girls who would end up with your brother, that blockhead who hasn't even figured things out yet."
"Never mind, children and grandchildren have their own lives. Besides, I already have our little Cherry, don't I, my little darling?"
That night, none of the dozen or so people planned to stay in a hotel, not even Lu Nange's new apartment in the same neighborhood. They all insisted on squeezing into Lu's villa.
Under the guise of "liveliness," they were actually just crowding together to wait for tomorrow night to arrive.
Lu Jin and Sang Niannian were both amused and exasperated, but also genuinely happy that their home was so lively.
Fortunately, the Lu family villa is large enough. Lu Nange, Lu Beiye, and Lu Xici all have their own private bathrooms and are spacious, plus a few guest rooms.
Everyone squeezed in, some sleeping on the floor, some on the sofa, but they finally managed to squeeze in a few people.
At night, hushed laughter and occasional playful noises drifted from different rooms of the villa, filling it with a vibrant and warm atmosphere.
The next day, everyone simply dragged Lu Jin and Sang Niannian out together, calling it "family day".
Their footprints can be found at several iconic tourist attractions in the southern part of the city.
The camera shutter clicked incessantly, capturing many group photos filled with smiling faces.
At first, Lu Jin maintained a somewhat authoritative demeanor as the head of the family, but he couldn't resist the banter and jokes from He Zhuo and his group, and soon relaxed, his face beaming with smiles.
In less than two days, Lu Jin and Sang Niannian were "besieged" by this group of young people with sincerity and enthusiasm.
He accepted, somewhat confused but willingly, the "happy acquisition" of nine godchildren, each with distinct personalities but all outstanding and pleasing to the eye.
In addition, there's the fact that she has a cute and adorable granddaughter.
The house was bustling with activity like never before, which brought the couple a different kind of fulfillment and joy.
Around 3 p.m., the group, tired from walking and having had enough fun, returned to the villa.
The employees of Lujia Supermarket delivered a large amount of the freshest ingredients and drinks.
Everyone decided to cook a barbecue in the villa's courtyard and wait for night to fall.
Lu Xici was skillfully starting a charcoal fire with Chi Yanzhou, while Gu Qi, He Zhuo, and several other boys were washing and skewering vegetables...
The girls were gathered on the other side, processing seafood and fruit...
Sang Niannian sat down next to her daughter: "Nannan, when did your brother learn all this?"
And Xiaochi and the others, they all seem to come from well-off families, how come they're all so efficient at work? They don't seem spoiled at all.
Lu Nange wiped the water droplets off her hands, her expression unchanged: "Now that I'm in university, away from home, I have to rely on myself for many things. I guess I'll gradually learn how to do it."
Sang Niannian: "Yes, your brother's friends are really great. They are polite, well-mannered, and have impeccable temperament and looks. The key is that they are comfortable to be around and don't have the frivolousness of those rich kids."
Lu Nange nodded, watching her companions busy in the sunlight: "They are all doing very well."
Sang Niannian quietly moved closer to her daughter, glancing at Chi Yanzhou seemingly unintentionally, and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear.
"Nan Nan, why does Mom feel... that Xiao Chi's gaze towards you isn't quite 'innocent'?"
Lu Nange turned her head: "Mom... I told you to read less of those domineering CEO novels. Look at the wild and inappropriate words you're saying!"
Sang Niannian gave a meaningful "Oh," then gracefully turned to get her drink, leaving behind a lighthearted remark.
"I think you two siblings have both inherited your dad's blockheadedness. He claims to have both high IQ and EQ, but your EQ is practically in the negatives!"
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