After months of hard work, Xu Chen and Wang Li finally returned to Earth. To be on the safe side, Xu Chen followed Xiao Bai's instructions and stopped the ship on the Tibetan plateau. After Wang Li set up an array, the two of them helped each other down the mountain and took a vehicle to Xingcheng.
Wang Li told her family that she was sent on a business trip by her company, which was actually Liren Pharmaceutical. She also logged into her best friend's WeChat account and would send "work videos" to her parents at certain times. Wang Li didn't know if this method would work, but compared to revealing Xu Chen's identity, she felt that although it was troublesome, it was better for the elderly couple's hearts.
After returning to Xingcheng, Xu Chen bought gifts for both families and accompanied Wang Li to her parents' house. The moment Wang Li saw Gong Yan, her beautiful eyes filled with tears, and she rushed up to hug her mother. Gong Yan was confused, but then she realized something and began to scold Wang Li harshly for not calling home for several months. After Xu Chen and Wang Li carefully crafted an explanation, Gong Yan finally calmed down and prepared to cook something for the young couple to eat.
"Mom, we're going to get our marriage certificate this time we're back." Wang Li hesitated for a moment, then, encouraged by Xu Chen, said this. Gong Yan, who was about to get up and head to the kitchen, paused, then turned back to look at her daughter and son-in-law, her eyes filled with tears of relief. Her daughter and son-in-law were 27 this year, not too old, not too young either. Gong Yan had wanted to urge them to get married soon, but because of Xu Chen and the Xu family's status, she had held back. After all, parents sometimes see things more clearly than their children when it comes to practical matters. In Gong Yan's view, her daughter marrying into the Xu family was definitely a step up, so she hadn't urged them, always wanting her son-in-law to speak first. If she spoke hastily, wouldn't it seem like her daughter was eager to become a member of the Xu family?
Gong Yan had always thought this way, until her daughter told her that Xu Chen needed to be away for three years due to military training. This disrupted all her plans, and she couldn't care less about anything else anymore.
"Mom, Lili and I are thinking of having just our two families eat together. We don't need to invite so many unrelated people. Otherwise, everyone will feel tired." Xu Chen held Wang Li's hand and softly told Gong Yan his idea.
Upon hearing the word "Mom," Gong Yan forgot everything else and happily said, "Okay! You two chat, I'll go call her dad." After saying that, she hurriedly went back to her room to inform Wang Yuanchao.
Xu Chen looked at his wife beside him and felt incredibly lucky. He was lucky to have been "forced" into the Tianquan Sect by his mother, lucky to have become one of the more talented cultivators, and lucky to have arrived here and met Lili. If his mother had hesitated that year, Xu Chen knew his life would never have been so colorful, let alone meeting such an understanding and beautiful girl like Lili.
"Chenchen, what are you thinking about? You're smiling so much your mouth is almost split open." Wang Li snuggled into Xu Chen's arms and asked softly.
"I'm thinking... I won't tell you."
Tell me, Chenchen.
"I'm thinking we should start trying to conceive."
Upon hearing this, Wang Li, unusually, did not feel shy. Instead, she nodded thoughtfully. She and Xu Chen were still relatively young, and their parents were in their prime. If they were to try to conceive at this time, it would be the least burdensome for them and their families. Moreover, Xu Chen was not short of money.
"You agree? Then starting today, I won't use any protection." Xu Chen hugged Wang Li and whispered these shy words in her ear. Wang Li remained silent, probably too shy to respond, but she tacitly agreed to Xu Chen's idea.
To Xu Chen and Wang Li's surprise, Wang Yuanchao actually abandoned his work and rushed home. As the secretary of the first district and someone who was about to become a member of the municipal standing committee, he was busy every day. One reason was to work hard for his family and think about climbing up the ranks while he still had the energy. The other reason was that the help from his in-law Xu Jianguo also gave him more motivation. Normally, Wang Yuanchao would not go home for lunch.
As soon as he entered, Wang Yuanchao saw his daughter and son-in-law scrolling on their phones on the sofa. He picked up the wine he had tricked from his colleagues, walked over, and patted Xu Chen on the shoulder.
"Dad? You're home?" Wang Li rubbed her eyes, looking surprised as if she thought she was seeing things.
"It concerns my daughter's lifelong happiness, how could I not come back? Chen'er, have a drink with your uncle, your aunt should be cooking now."
“Okay, Dad.” Xu Chen got up and took out two small wine glasses from the cabinet. Wang Yuanchao looked at Xu Chen with satisfaction. Then, the father-in-law and son-in-law seemed to be competing with each other. Before all the dishes were served, they started drinking, one glass after another.
"Chen'er, I won't say anything more, it's all in the wine!"
"Yes, Dad, it's all in the wine." Xu Chen echoed, then poured more wine for himself and his father-in-law. As a result, before they had even eaten much, they both collapsed on the table.
Xu Chen, who had eaten, drunk, and slept well at his father-in-law's house, was surprised to find his family watching TV when he returned home. His younger brother, Xiao Ming, was playing with toys nearby. It seemed that everyone was waiting for someone. When they saw Xu Chen come home, the family was very happy. The mother and son, and the father and son, hugged each other first. Xu Chen picked up Xu Ming, pinched his little nose, and then asked curiously, "Dad, Mom, what's all this about? Did the two leaders know in advance that I was coming home?"
"Your timing is pretty good, your dad is on annual leave today," Wang Rong explained. Then, looking at her son carrying large and small bags, she became furious. She went over and helped Xu Chen carry the bags into the house, and as soon as they came out, she grabbed Xu Chen's ear.
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