Chapter 203: Will they beat up the whole family of three together?
Dean Xue swallowed hard. "Um... he stammered for a long time before finally getting to the point."
Jiang Nuanzhi smiled and said, "We just slaughtered a pig, and a group of people came to help."
Dean Xue looked at Jiang Nuanzhi with gratitude, then turned to his wife and said, "Madam, you see, Dr. Jiang is still busy here. Shall we put down the gifts and head back first?"
Madam Xue frowned inwardly as she listened: "I haven't spoken to Doctor Jiang yet."
Dean Xue felt utterly ashamed and didn't know what to say. He looked at his son for help.
Young Master Xue wasn't much better off than his father at this moment. Although he was usually quite opinionated, this situation was something he had never encountered before, and he still had a lot of emotions to process. So he pretended not to see it.
Of course, he was also secretly watching Jiang Nuanzhi's expression, afraid that this doctor Jiang might suddenly get angry and beat up the whole family of three.
He said he and his stupid old man deserved a beating, but his mother was innocent.
When dealing with patients who trust her, Jiang Nuanzhi completely changed her demeanor, smiling as she looked at Madam Xue: "Madam has come from afar, why don't you stay for a meal here today? It's just a little simple, please don't mind."
As she spoke, she patted Ping'er's little head and said with a smile, "Madam, you've come at the perfect time. We're just preparing for the banquet today."
"Let's not keep him," Dean Xue said instinctively.
Madam Xue glared at Dean Xue, then turned to Jiang Nuanzhi with a smile: "Dr. Jiang, you're too kind. Why does it seem so simple? Back when my parents were still alive, my husband and my senior brother were studying at home, and the whole family often ate together in the courtyard. Come to think of it, the last time it was this lively was more than twenty years ago."
"Then, Madam, please stay here today to make it lively."
Madam Xue smiled and nodded, then stepped forward to take Jiang Nuanzhi's arm.
Li Rong frowned slightly and subconsciously blocked it.
Madam Xue turned her head and saw Li Rong's icy face: "And this is..."
He gently and casually opened Li Rong's arm and shook his head reassuringly.
She turned around and led Madam Xue inside, smiling as she said, "This is my husband."
"Oh, I see. You two have such a good relationship. Is he afraid I'll steal you away?" Madam Xue said with a smile. She looked at Li Rong, then at Jiang Nuanzhi, and lowered her voice, saying, "Although your husband is not talkative, he is very handsome. You are a perfect match."
Looking at him like this, Madam Xue felt a little ashamed. At the time, she had thought that Physician Jiang came from a farming family and his family must not be wealthy. Moreover, he was about the same age as her son, so perhaps she could try to match them up.
However, her son had high standards, and she thought that if he didn't like her, perhaps she could introduce her to her younger brother. Although her brother wasn't particularly handsome, his family was fairly well-off, and if Dr. Jiang married into the family, she would have her own support and wouldn't suffer any mistreatment.
But now, looking at that man's husband, with his handsome appearance and imposing presence, even my own son couldn't compare. In a daze, I realized how ridiculous my thoughts were.
However, it seemed that Dr. Jiang's husband had a problem with his legs. Madam Xue's eyes showed a hint of regret, but she didn't say anything. She just smiled and followed Jiang Nuanzhi into the house.
Compared to Madam Xue, Young Master Xue and Master Xue appeared somewhat timid and hesitant. Especially when faced with the gazes of those around them, they wished they could disappear into the ground.
"Mother."
As soon as Jiang Nuanzhi and her entourage entered the house, Xiao Baozhu rushed into her arms.
Immediately after the incident, Jiang Nuanzhi instructed the waiter to take Baozhu back inside and lock the door so she wouldn't come out. The two children inside were extremely anxious.
"Mother, are you alright?!"
Little Baozhu held Jiang Nuanzhi's face in her hands, looking at it from all angles, and after a while, she seemed relieved and burst into tears.
Jiang Nuanzhi held Xiao Baozhu and comforted her, while also rubbing Xiao Er's head. She then looked at Madam Xue somewhat embarrassedly and said, "The child was frightened and was worried about me."
Madam Xue nodded, her eyes shining brightly as she looked at little Baozhu: "Such a soft and cuddly daughter is truly adorable. Baozhu... Baozhu is such a lovely name. May I hold her?"
Baozhu, however, clung to Jiang Nuanzhi's neck, somewhat shy, and kept shaking her head.
Sensing the child's reluctance, Jiang Nuanzhi could only offer an apologetic smile.
Madam Xue's heart almost melted as she looked at Xiao Baozhu, her eyes fixed on her, unwilling to look away: "How can she be so beautiful? Big, dark eyes, long eyelashes, even prettier than a New Year's picture doll. And she can call me 'Mother' so softly, and she misses you so much."
"Baozhu, wait a minute, Grandma Xue brought lots of food, I'll go get it for you right away."
After saying that, she patted her dazed son beside her: "Go quickly and bring all the food."
Upon seeing this, Young Master Xue immediately responded and turned to leave. He felt a slight sense of relief. As long as he wasn't in this room being watched by these people, everything would be fine.
Madam Xue was completely captivated by Baozhu, who followed Jiang Nuan around doing chores. Madam Xue followed along as well, leaving Dean Xue alone, facing the unfriendly gazes of the old man and Li Rong in the room.
Of course, Dean Xue had to face more than just these issues; he also had to deal with Ping'er's disregard and Dean Yue's schadenfreude.
Fortunately, there were more people, and Jiang Nuanzhi soon got them all to work.
Li Rong continued chopping and preparing vegetables, while the old man was ordered by Jiang Nuanzhi to bring over some mud bricks to make stools. The waiter helped to tend the fire. Even Uncle Xin was peeling a clove of garlic.
Even Ping'er and Dean Yue were ordered by Jiang Nuanzhi to fetch water.
Xiao Baozhu and Madam Xue helped Jiang Nuanzhi with chores such as cleaning pots and pans and setting the table.
For a moment, Dean Xue was left standing there, bewildered and helpless, along with his son who had gone out to get food and returned shortly afterward.
"Dad, I think we should do something."
Dean Xue: "Really?"
The next second, Young Master Xue had already snatched the pot from Jiang Nuanzhi's hands: "Doctor Jiang, let me help you."
After setting the large pot down, he picked up a broom and began sweeping the yard.
Then, he let out a heavy sigh and muttered to himself, "Anyway, it's better than standing there like an idiot."
Dean Xue, still standing in place: "."
(End of this chapter)
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