Chapter 364: The Two Families Meet
The little guy's voice was so loud that it was hard for the people in the kitchen not to hear it. Zhang Guihua smiled and took the spatula from Old Mrs. Qiao.
"Aunt Qiao, please go to the front and entertain the in-laws. There aren't many dishes left. I can cook them."
Old Mrs. Qiao thanked her but did not refuse.
Today is the first time I meet my in-laws. I don’t have to dress nicely, but at least I have to dress neatly.
Hearing the noise, Wang Xiaofei could no longer sit still. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law quickly changed their clothes and went to the door to greet them.
Not long after, Qiao Zhiping led everyone back, talking and laughing all the way.
Old Mrs. Qiao immediately came over to greet them warmly, and asked everyone to come in and cool down.
Grandma Lu stepped forward and held the old lady's hand, "Grandma, I'm really sorry to trouble you on such a hot day."
Old Mrs. Qiao waved her hand and said with a smile, "We are all family, so it's no trouble. You must be exhausted after sitting on the boat for several hours. Come in and sit down."
The two held hands and started chatting as if no one was around, without Lin Siqiao introducing them.
Mother Lu also immediately took Wang Xiaofei's arm and asked a few questions in a low voice.
"How is your physical recovery now?" She asked about the postpartum urinary incontinence.
"It's better than before, but I still feel uncomfortable."
Mother Lu guessed that her lochia had not been completely discharged, so she said, "After you are done with the confinement period, come to the hospital for a follow-up checkup when you are free, and I will check you out."
Wang Xiaofei nodded and greeted others.
"Everyone please come in, the food is almost ready and we'll be eating soon."
The group went to the main room.
The house in the family compound is not big, so the two tables are not placed separately, but together. This makes it convenient to go in and out and makes dining a lively experience.
After all, it was the Qiao family's home ground, so as soon as the two aunts came in and put down their things, they started to get busy.
Those who make tea make tea, and those who serve dishes serve dishes.
Lin Siqiao wanted to help, but they refused. Lin Siqiao had no choice but to follow Lu's mother and Lu Jianchuan to Wang Xiaofei's room.
The child was still asleep at this moment, so they subconsciously slowed down their steps.
Wang Xiaofei smiled and said, "It's okay. This child is very tough. Once he falls asleep, he basically won't wake up. He doesn't make a fuss at night and doesn't need anyone to coax him. This saves us a lot of worry."
Lin Siqiao sat down beside the bed and took a look. The little guy was white and tender, especially his arms and legs, which were like lotus roots. There was also a faint milky fragrance on his body, which made her want to take a bite.
Although they are of the same generation, the child is the youngest in the family after all. Lin Siqiao placed the prepared red envelope next to the child's pillow.
Before Wang Xiaofei could speak, Lu's mother took out the things she had prepared.
She originally wanted to give her child a pair of silver bracelets, but when she thought about the current situation, the child would not be able to wear them out, so she simply changed to something more practical.
In addition to the red seal, Lu's mother also tore off a few feet of pure cotton cloth.
The child is young, so making two sets of clothes is more than enough.
In addition, Lu's mother also brought a bag of old clothes, which were worn by the grandson of her eldest brother from her mother's side.
The child is over two years old now, and these clothes will just be kept at the bottom of the box at home.
Seeing that the clothes were washed cleanly, Mother Lu took a few pieces over.
Nowadays, there is no idea that you cannot wear old clothes. Many people are eager to wear clothes that have been used by others.
Wang Xiaofei didn't know what to say after seeing this, "This is too expensive..."
"Okay, what's the relationship between us?"
Mother Lu patted her hands and told her not to say such impolite words.
At this time, the two little ones also came over quietly, "Sister, grandma wants you and brother-in-law to go to the kitchen."
Hearing the name brother-in-law, the corners of Lu Jianchuan's mouth gradually curved up.
The two went to the kitchen, and Lin Siqiao came up and gave Mrs. Qiao a big hug. There were so many people around just now that she didn't have a chance to talk to her grandmother.
"grandmother"
Old Mrs. Qiao reached out and touched Lin Siqiao's head. Seeing that her face was still as rosy as ever, she was extremely happy.
Lu Jianchuan also called her grandma.
Old Mrs. Qiao smiled and nodded, then turned her gaze to Lu Jianchuan.
When he went there during the Chinese New Year, he was injured and had been on the road for two days without getting enough rest.
So the first impression given by people is that besides looking haggard, he also looks a little bit old.
He has raised it for half a year now, and he specially packed it up before going out today.
So now Lu Jianchuan gives people a feeling of being clean and refreshed from head to toe.
The more Mrs. Qiao looked at them, the more satisfied she became. She knew that they would catch the afternoon boat back to Shanghai after dinner, so she had a few words she wanted to tell Lu Jianchuan alone.
Before she spoke, Old Mrs. Qiao found an excuse to send Lin Siqiao away.
Just now, after the two sisters-in-law finished their work, they ran away in a flash, and Old Mrs. Qiao couldn't even stop them.
The people worked hard for the whole morning but didn't even have a sip of water. Old Mrs. Qiao felt very bad about it.
She picked out some meat and vegetables and asked Lin Siqiao to run and deliver them to others.
Lin Siqiao knew that her grandmother wanted to talk to Lu Jianchuan alone, so she agreed without saying a word.
After she walked away, Old Mrs. Qiao sniffed and said to Lu Jianchuan.
"Good boy, we will leave Qiao Qiao to you. You know her situation. Grandma has no other requirements. Just live your life well."
"If Qiao Qiao is unreasonable or does something wrong in the future, I hope you can be more tolerant of her."
"This child, his life was too hard in the past..."
Lu Jianchuan nodded heavily. When he first met her, he just thought she was sensible and strong-willed. Later, the more he learned about her past, the more distressed he felt.
He actually hoped that she could be more charming with him when she had nothing to do.
I also hope that she can rely more on herself.
"Grandma, Qiao Qiao is very good, really."
"Being able to marry her is the blessing of my life and the greatest luck in my life."
"I promise you with this military uniform that I will treat her well for the rest of my life. Please rest assured."
"Okay, okay, I feel relieved by your words."
Old Mrs. Qiao turned her back and wiped away the tears that were about to fall, and there was no need to say anything else.
When Lin Siqiao came back, everyone was sitting at the table, and Old Mrs. Qiao asked her to sit down quickly.
Just like that, two families from different corners of the world came together.
Because of the marriage of the younger generation, they gathered here.
The food smelled delicious, but everyone's attention was on the couple's wedding.
The two sides discussed everything from the menu to the details of the wedding reception, and they communicated about all aspects of the wedding in great detail.
On the contrary, Lin Siqiao, the person involved in the wedding, could not say anything.
Of course, they also asked for their own opinions.
It was just that Lin Siqiao was getting married for the first time in her life, and she didn’t know much about customs, so she had nothing to say except nodding.
The meal was finished in a lively atmosphere.
Except for the betrothal gift and dowry, which the two parties did not discuss openly, the rest of the matters had been discussed almost completely. They even had detailed communication about Lin Siqiao's return home in three days.
Seeing that the time for departure was approaching, Qiao Zhiping gave the task of sending the person off to Lin Siqiao.
The group went to the dock, and the elders of the Lu family boarded the boat in advance, giving the young couple some time alone.
Lin Siqiao was fine, after all, they were only separated for two or three days.
The one I can't bear to let go of is someone.
Thousands of words were stuck in her throat. In the end, Lu Jianchuan just reached out and rubbed her head and said something.
"Be good these few days, and I'll come and take you home in three days."
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