"Of course, Grandma told you that when I was young, I participated in the War of Resistance against Japan and the National War, and killed a lot of enemies. This courtyard was given to me by the country later. I didn't let anyone live here, I just wanted to use it for my grandson's wedding. Jingyan, you are my granddaughter-in-law, this courtyard will be yours from now on."
Luo Jingyan originally planned to buy a courtyard house in Beijing after returning to Beijing with her parents, but she didn't expect the courtyard house to arrive so soon, and without her having to spend a penny.
Grandma Xue added, "Of course, giving you this courtyard doesn't mean you have to live here. After you get married, you can live over there or here as you like."
"Grandma, we don't know what it will be like after the wedding."
"No matter what, this yard is yours now."
After visiting the courtyard house, they returned home feeling relaxed.
As soon as I entered, I saw a tall, imposing man sitting on the sofa in the living room, looking resentful. His face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
"Grandma, you're trying to steal my wife."
Grandma Xue raised her chin and snorted, "You'll have plenty of time to spend with your wife in the future, Grandma won't be able to compete with you for that much. Jingyan, it's almost lunchtime, let's go to the kitchen to cook."
Xue Yanchen stood up: "I'll help."
Dinner wasn't as troublesome as lunch; it was done quickly.
However, when it was served, it looked just as good as lunch, and most importantly, it tasted better than lunch.
Yuanyuan said honestly, "My aunt's cooking is much better than my grandma's and mom's."
Everyone laughed, and then the little girl said, "I wish my aunt could stay here forever."
"After your uncle and aunt get married, your aunt will live here."
"That's great! I can see my aunt more often and eat her delicious meals."
The room was filled with people enjoying their meal together, and laughter filled the air.
Outside, Xue Ningnan had already arrived at the door carrying a roast chicken.
Since her falling out with Lu Baozhu, she not only returned Lu Baozhu's things, but was also inexplicably beaten up by someone who put a sack over her head. Although she suspected that Lu Baozhu had someone do it, she had no evidence.
Later, she made a series of mistakes at the factory for various reasons and was fired a month ago.
When she was working at the steel factory, she made a huge mistake at work. If her father and other family members hadn't covered most of the compensation, she probably would have ended up in jail.
Because of that mistake, after she was laid off, no other factory dared to hire her. It was only through her father's connections that she found a job in a garment factory.
After being laid off this time, she came to her father again, hoping he would find her a new job, but he refused.
"I've used up all my connections, there's nothing more I can do to help you."
Actually, part of it was Xue's father's disappointment in her being hopeless, but mostly it was because he was too heartbroken for her.
Mr. Xue was deeply saddened by someone who only thought of himself and could completely disregard family ties for his own benefit.
Xue Ningnan has been thinking a lot at home for the past month. The reason she has ended up in this situation is all because she tried to break up Xue Yanchen and Luo Jingyan.
Her father must have stopped caring about her because of this.
Today is the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month. Her mother told her that Xue Yanchen would bring Luo Jingyan back for the New Year and that she shouldn't come here during this period.
However, she wanted to meet those two people. If she spoke well of Luo Jingyan and got along with her, her family would probably change their opinion of her, and Xue's father would help her again.
Besides, the New Year is just around the corner, and it's only natural for her to bring gifts to visit her elders at her parents' home. If her parents don't let her in, the neighbors will definitely gossip. Her parents are people who care about their reputation, so they won't turn her away.
She went forward and tried to push the door open, but it wouldn't budge; it must be jammed from the inside.
But through the glass in the door, she could see the lights inside, and the laughter coming from inside was quite loud, so there must be a lot of people inside.
Is she the only one missing this time?
She changed from pushing the door to knocking. The person inside heard the knocking and, fearing it was her second daughter, quickly got up from the dining table and went over.
Who is it?
"I am Ning Nan."
Mrs. Xue sighed, did not open the door, but waved to her through the glass of the door, signaling her to leave.
But why would Xue Ningnan leave without achieving her goal?
"Mom, open the door, it's so cold outside, I'm freezing to death. I'm here to deliver roast chicken to you today, Mom, please open the door and let me in."
Seeing that she was shivering outside and refusing to leave, Xue's mother had no choice but to open the door. However, she did not let her in but instead advised her, "Ning Nan, Jing Yan and Yan Chen are inside. They don't want to see you. You should go home quickly."
Xue Ningnan handed the roast chicken to her mother, "Mom, I know I was wrong. I know my brother and sister-in-law are here. Please let me in, and I'll apologize to them properly. Yanchen and I are siblings; what siblings can't forgive each other?"
"Mom, please let me in. You and Dad both said that harmony in the family brings prosperity. I want to make peace with them and have our family all happy together. Isn't that better?"
Seeing her pitiful pleas, Xue's mother couldn't keep her heart hard forever.
But when she thought of the time Xue Yanchen lost his temper, she wondered what would happen if the young couple refused to let her second daughter in.
It wouldn't be good if my daughter-in-law came all this way and made me unhappy.
"Ning Nan, Mom has thought about it, and I think you shouldn't go in. Jingyan and Yanchen might not want to see you. It's Jingyan's first time visiting home, and Mom doesn't want to make her unhappy. You should go home."
"Mom, I'm not leaving. I must see my brother and sister-in-law."
"Ning Nan, Mom can't help you. If you don't leave, I'm closing the door."
Xue Ningnan still wouldn't leave. After hesitating for a moment, Xue's mother closed the door and locked it from the inside.
She went back inside, and Old Mrs. Xue asked, "Who's outside?"
"Neighbor, it's nothing."
"But I just heard knocking on the door. Why are you locking the door when we're having a meal?"
"It's nothing, we were just worried someone might come in and disturb us."
The old lady neither confirmed nor denied it, nor did she delve into it further. Perhaps it was because Luo Jingyan was here today and she didn't want to be disturbed.
When Xue Ningnan heard the old lady's voice, she wondered if the old lady knew about Luo Jingyan's background.
If the old lady still doesn't know, she can go in and apologize to Luo Jingyan, and then reveal Luo Jingyan's background. For Xue Yanchen's future, the old lady will probably stop her from marrying into the Xue family.
Even if the old lady agrees to the marriage, it would be beneficial for her to go in, apologize to Luo Jingyan, and reconcile with them.
She didn't leave, but knocked on the door again.
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