Chapter 166: A Happy Son-in-Law
Fubao had to say that Brother Dingkun was Brother Dingkun.
She originally thought that she needed to coax her grandfather from the side at the right time so that the stubborn grandfather could accept Xiao Dingkun, but she didn't expect that there would be no place for her to use her skills next.
After telling his childhood stories and winning a softening of his grandfather's attitude, Xiao Dingkun talked to his grandfather about stories from the Anti-Japanese War. Talking about that period of history made his grandfather sigh with emotion. He also praised Xiao Dingkun for being a good boy who did not forget his roots. Finally, Xiao Dingkun even played chess with his grandfather.
Grandpa was old, sometimes confused, sometimes very shrewd. After the two of them had fought for several rounds on the chessboard, Grandpa kept praising Xiao Dingkun: "Well done, well done!"
Miao Xiuju looked at the situation and smiled secretly. She nudged Fubao with her elbow and said, "Now you don't have to worry about it anymore, right?"
Fubao blushed slightly and whispered, "Grandma, what are you talking about?"
Miao Xiuju: "Tsk tsk tsk, Fubao, don't be embarrassed in front of grandma. Aren't you just staring at me eagerly, afraid that your grandfather doesn't like your brother Dingkun?"
Fubao was so touched by what he heard that he simply put his arm around Miao Xiuju and said with a soft smile, "Grandma really loves me. She knows what I'm thinking and always goes along with me in everything!"
Miao Xiujiu felt so relieved after hearing this!
She thought about these years and breathed a sigh of relief with satisfaction: "Fubao, your grandfather and your parents are all good people. They really love you. Your grandfather is not very willing to accept you dating because he is afraid that you will be cheated. They don't understand Dingkun and don't know what kind of person he is. Of course they are worried. Now that they understand, they won't say anything."
Fubao nodded: "Yeah, I understand, they are also protecting me."
Miao Xiuju looked at her granddaughter with a smile: "Fubao, I have discussed with your parents, and we plan to go to your teacher Huo's place tomorrow to visit, and buy a ticket to go back to our hometown the day after tomorrow. The New Year is almost here, and we should clean up the house and get busy buying New Year's goods."
Fubao roughly knew that his grandparents, parents and others would be leaving in the next few days. They had delayed the time because they wanted to see Xiao Dingkun. Now his father had gone back anyway, but he naturally felt a little disappointed when he heard this.
To her, the Yu family's grandfather and parents are naturally relatives, but the Gu family's grandparents, parents are even more relatives, closer than blood relatives, and her psychological attachment to them is greater than that to her family.
But after thinking about it, she immediately let it go: "It's better to go back. Winter vacation is coming soon here, and then Brother Shengtian and I can go back."
When she thought of Dagunzi Mountain, she was actually a little impatient. She hadn't been back for half a year and really missed Dagunzi Mountain and the villagers at the foot of the mountain.
Seeing Fubao's expectant look, Miao Xiujiu couldn't help but look at her daughter-in-law Liu Guizhi next to her.
She had just discussed something with Liu Guizhi last night.
Liu Guizhi felt the look from her mother-in-law and hurried forward: "Fubao, I've discussed it with your grandmother. Otherwise, you shouldn't go back. You should spend the New Year in the capital. It's too cold in our hometown, and it's tiring to travel back and forth. You should stay in the capital during the New Year and spend a good New Year with Grandpa Yu and your parents."
Fubao was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood what his grandmother and mother meant.
To be honest, she had just met her biological parents, and they were so kind to her. She also had a grandfather who loved and doted on her so much, so she also hoped to spend more time with them.
This is the thoughtfulness of grandma and mother.
She was silent for a moment and didn't say anything.
I want to go back and spend the New Year with Yu’s family to comfort them.
Liu Guizhi took her daughter's hand and said, "I've mentioned it to your mother. If you want, you can stay in the capital for the New Year. When the weather warms up in the spring, take a few days off and bring your mother back. Let her see our Big Rolling Mountain."
Miao Xiuju: "Of course your mother and the others hope that you can stay for the New Year. After all, they have been -"
At this point, Miao Xiuju sighed: "It breaks my heart just listening to this. It's not easy! We're all parents, and we understand the heart of a parent."
Fubao suddenly smiled. "Grandma, Mom, let's make a deal. I'll spend the New Year in the capital and go back when it gets warmer. But you have to save the pickled eggs for me. Don't eat them all!"
Miao Xiuju chuckled at this and patted Fubao's face with her wrinkled hands: "Silly boy, you're already a college student, but you still only think about food all day long. Look at your future!"
Liu Guizhi also smiled: "Fubao loves to eat the eggs pickled by mother, so of course I have to save some for her. I will pickle more this year and bring them to you at school so you can enjoy them slowly!"
As they were talking, it was almost time for dinner. Miao Xiuju, Liu Guizhi and Ning Huiyue helped to serve plates and bowls, arranging the meal for the two large families. Gu Dashan and Old Man Yu sat in the main seats, and Yu Anmin, Gu Weidong, Gu Shengtian and others came down one after another. Finally, when most of the dishes were served, Miao Xiuju and the other women sat down.
Ning Huiyue asked the nanny to bring two bottles of red wine: "This wine is good, we women can drink it too, let them drink white wine, we drink this."
Liu Guizhi hurriedly shook her head and waved her hands: "No, no, I can't drink."
Ning Huiyue insisted: "Try it, this one has a low alcohol content, won't make you drunk, and tastes good too."
Fubao had heard of red wine, so he took out a glass and poured some for Miao Xiuju and Liu Guizhi: "Grandma, Mom, in our country, there's no place for women at the wine table, but this is the city, and women in the city also drink. You've worked hard for most of your lives and haven't been to the city much. This time you have the opportunity, you should see more and try more."
Miao Xiuju originally had no intention of trying it, as she also thought drinking was a man's thing. However, after hearing what Fubao said, she became interested. "I love to hear what Fubao says. For what Fubao said, I have to try this red wine."
Ning Huiyue smiled and raised her glass: "Aunt Miao, I like your straightforwardness. Come, let's have a drink too. In two days, you will have to go back. I feel a little bad too. Let's have a drink as a farewell to you."
Miao Xiuju and Liu Guizhi worked tirelessly in the countryside, and when they got home they would go to the kitchen to work. They had never encountered such a scene before, and no one had raised their glasses to toast them. They immediately picked up the glasses and imitated Ning Huiyue: "Come on, cheers!"
Fubao smiled and said, "Grandma, Mom, let's toast together and meet again at the foot of Dagunzi Mountain next spring when the flowers bloom!"
After hearing this, the women all laughed, raised their glasses and clinked them together, then tilted their heads back slightly and drank the wine.
Fubao was fine, at least he was mentally prepared. After Miao Xiuju drank it, she sipped the flavor for a while before saying, "This is quite delicious..."
It just so happened that a few men over there were also toasting, and Gu Shengtian was even being held by Old Man Yu to practice his drinking capacity. Hearing this, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "Oh, grandma, you can drink too!"
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After a lively meal, Xiao Dingkun stood up to say goodbye. Old Master Yu was actually a little reluctant to let him go, and kept saying, "Why are you leaving now? Let's fight a few more rounds later!"
Xiao Dingkun smiled politely and said, "Grandpa, I'll come see you again in two days, and then we'll kill you to our heart's content."
Old Master Yu had completely forgotten that the young man in front of him would snatch his granddaughter away. He nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, you must come!"
As he said this, he also reminded Fubao, "Fubao, go see Dingkun off."
Everyone laughed when they saw him like this. He was shouting before that he didn't want to let Xiao Dingkun in, but now he actually took the initiative to ask his precious granddaughter to send Xiao Dingkun in. He had to agree to this.
Fubao naturally understood what his grandfather meant. He pursed his lips and smiled as he responded. He ran to the kitchen to wash his hands and hurried over to send Xiao Dingkun off.
When they first walked out of the courtyard, the two of them were still walking on their own, not talking much. It was not until they were out of the alley that Fubao smiled and glanced at him: "Brother Dingkun, you behaved really well today. Look how you coaxed my grandfather!"
Of the two families, Grandpa Gu is a simple-minded person and has no objection to anything. Grandma and parents will definitely go along with them. Parents in the Gu family are relatively open-minded and have no objection. The biggest obstacle is Grandpa Yu.
Now the result is good. His visit makes Grandpa Yu very happy.
Xiao Dingkun glanced at her and said, "How can I date you if I don't appease your grandfather?"
It was just an ordinary sentence, but for some reason, Fubao felt something different.
He took so much trouble, all for her.
She glanced at him, smiled, but pursed her lips and said nothing.
Having met his parents and his own family members, the two of them had gained the tacit approval of their elders.
It is more legitimate to date someone with the tacit approval of the elders.
Xiao Dingkun raised his hand and held Fubao's hand.
Fubao's eyes moved, and he quickly looked around to see if there was anyone in front or behind. This was not in a movie theater, nor in a school, but at the entrance of an alley near Yu's house. The customs in different places were different. It would not be good if Yu's neighbors saw them.
Xiao Dingkun looked at her sly and shameful appearance and let out a low laugh. He moved closer to her and drank some wine. When he laughed, a little bit of the alcohol and a burning feeling lingered in front of Fubao, which was quite intoxicating.
"Am I ashamed to be seen?" His voice was low and mellow, just like the fine wine he drank today.
"I didn't say you were shameful!" She didn't know if it was because his strong masculine scent was too attractive, or because the slight feeling of alcohol made her feel intoxicated, but her head was as confused as a paste.
When she said these words with a little anger, she blushed, and her voice was so sweet and soft that it seemed like she was acting coquettishly to a man.
After hearing this, Xiao Dingkun asked with a smile, "So you can meet people now?"
Fubao turned his eyes away and looked to the side.
The blue bricks of the old alley are ancient and exquisitely carved. The red paint on the eaves is newly painted by the government. The wintersweet flowers outside the old wall are in full bloom, trembling red on the branches.
Who is he and who is he to her?
When the light and joyful voice slipped into her ears and echoed in her heart with a trembling feeling, her heart seemed to be gently touched by the tip of a feather.
She cast her eyes towards the bright red wintersweet blossoms, and smiled with eyes as bright as stars: "Of course I can see people, I can do it openly and honestly."
The sound was neither loud nor soft, but on this crisp, dry and cold winter day, at the entrance of this quiet and deserted alley, it seemed particularly loud, startling the birds on the wintersweet tree. The intricate and bright red wintersweet flowers trembled slightly, and the winter streets were instantly full of vitality.
Xiao Dingkun was also unusually happy today. He had successfully passed the test of both sets of parents. Their future was smooth sailing. "From now on, I can hold your hand openly."
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