"She's here to pick you up." Song Yunzheng unbuckled his seatbelt and smiled at Lin Yue, who was still in a daze.
"Sister-in-law, get out of the car." Song Yunxi opened the car door and tilted the umbrella over her.
"Thank you, thank you. Don't get wet in the rain, I'm fine." Lin Yue quickly pushed the umbrella back. This young lady is holding an umbrella for me? What honor I have!
"Sister-in-law, why are you being so polite with me?" Song Yunxi smiled and put her arm around Lin Yue. "Come on, let's go upstairs. Mom has been waiting for a long time."
Lin Yue didn't get wet at all from beginning to end.
Hearing the door open, Zhou Lirong quickly stood up from the sofa and went to the door to greet him. When she saw Song Yunzheng, she frowned and asked, "Where is my daughter-in-law?"
Song Yunzheng's tall and upright figure completely blocked the person behind him, and only when he turned to the side could the person behind him be revealed.
"Hello, Auntie." Lin Yue immediately bent down and greeted her with a sweet smile.
Zhou Lirong stared at the girl in sportswear in front of her, her gaze pausing. "Is she really 20 years old? She looks like a high school student. Is she really an adult? My son wouldn't be abducting a child, would he?"
He quickly regained his composure, stepped forward with loving eyes and took her hand, "Oh, good child, but wouldn't it be more appropriate to call me Mom?"
Lin Yue turned her head to look at the man beside her, and saw him nod slightly, as if encouraged, and then sweetly call out, "Mom!"
"Hey! My dear girl! Come on, let's go eat." Zhou Lirong couldn't stop smiling; she had been waiting for this moment for so long.
Song Yunxi walked to her brother's side and asked with a smile, "Brother, are you serious this time? I think Mom really likes this sister-in-law, and to be honest, I like her too. I just don't know if you really like her?"
Song Yunzheng raised an eyebrow slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips. "I chose it, so of course I like it."
Watching her brother's retreating figure, she silently prayed, "One of us siblings has to be happy. I hope that your sister-in-law's appearance will allow you to completely let go of Meng Wanning and not end up like me..." She blinked her sore eyes, took a deep breath, and quickly followed after him, "Aunt Zhang, what delicious food have you made?"
"Yunzheng, go to the study and call your dad out for dinner."
In the past, Zhou Lirong would have gone to call her herself, but today her daughter-in-law has arrived, so she has to keep her company. She is petite and delicate, with fair and tender skin, and has a lovely face that everyone finds pleasing.
In the study, Song Xinian was reading the newspaper when Song Yunzheng knocked and came in. He asked, "Did you come back alone?"
"I brought Lin Yue with me; we're waiting outside to see you."
Upon hearing this, Song Xinian put down the newspaper in her hand, stood up, straightened her clothes, and walked straight past Song Yunzheng towards the outside.
Hearing footsteps, Lin Yue looked up and saw a middle-aged man, as sculpted as a statue, also looking at her. Although his temples were gray, it could not hide his dignified and steady temperament. His eyes were firm and deep. Just by standing there without saying a word, he inspired awe.
This must be Song Yunzheng's father, right? Lin Yue quickly stood up, bent down, and gave a perfect 90-degree bow. "Dad, hello, I'm Lin Yue."
Seeing her like this, Song Yunzheng couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth. This little girl really knows how to read people's expressions and knows how to treat people differently. She's so well-behaved and cute now, but she's not like this when she's challenging him at home.
"Hey, hello, sit down and eat quickly, don't be shy." Song Xinian smiled and nodded, then walked over and sat down next to Zhou Lirong, showing no airs of a leader. "Hurry up and start eating, it won't taste good if it gets cold. Yunzheng, take care of your wife and serve her some food."
After dinner, the family sat on the sofa watching TV and chatting, but Lin Yue felt uncomfortable. This family was people she couldn't afford to offend, so it was better to talk less and do more.
So she wanted to help Zhang Ma tidy up, but Song Yunzheng pressed her down as soon as she got up, saying, "Where are you going?"
"I'd like to help with some chores."
"Sit still, someone's doing the work. Why are you getting involved?"
Lin Yue could only smile and sit down; she wouldn't dare to talk back here.
Zhou Lirong appeared to be watching TV, but she was actually paying close attention to the interactions between her son and daughter-in-law. Although there was a significant age difference between them, they seemed quite well-matched.
Lin Yue sat timidly next to Song Yunzheng, scratching her head and fidgeting with her hands, occasionally chuckling and chiming in, but never daring to utter a single word.
Song Yunzheng knew she was upset, so he glanced at the time and said, "Dad, Mom, it's getting late, we should go back."
"Brother, you're leaving so soon? Just stay at home, Mom has already made up your bed in your room."
"No, let's talk about it next time. I have to go back today." If I let her sleep here, she'd go crazy. She's like she has lice all over her body after sitting here for just a short while.
As he spoke, he grabbed Lin Yue and headed towards the door.
"Wait a minute." Zhou Lirong got up and quickly went into the bedroom. When she came out, she had a red envelope in her hand. "Yueyue, this is a gift from Mom to you. Keep it safe."
Before Lin Yue could refuse, the red envelope was stuffed directly into her bag. They really are mother and daughter; even the way they put money in their bags is the same.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad." Lin Yue bowed again.
Zhou Lirong patted Lin Yue's hand affectionately, "You two need to come home more often, understand?"
"Okay, Mom, we really have to go." Song Yunzheng knew his mother was about to start again, so he quickly interrupted her.
Zhou Lirong glanced at him, but since her daughter-in-law was there, she couldn't very well beat him up. She could only smile and say, "Okay, then be careful on the road and drive slowly."
The rain outside was pouring down harder and harder, pelting the earth. After getting into the car, Lin Yue's stomach suddenly growled in protest. She glanced at Song Yunzheng a little embarrassedly, pouted, and said in a pitiful voice, "Honey, I'm not full."
Upon hearing her words, Song Yunzheng's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of doting flashed in his eyes. "What do you want to eat?" He knew in his heart that several pairs of eyes had been staring at her at the dinner table earlier, so it was no wonder she couldn't eat well.
"I haven't decided yet."
"Then let's go to Xinrongji."
"Yay! Thank you, honey." Lin Yue was so excited she almost jumped up.
Song Yunzheng skillfully steered the wheel, and seeing how lively she became after the meal, his mood also brightened.
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