But when she really got home, she found that she was the only one who really didn't understand the ways of the world.
Chen Chunhua and Lin Guoqing had already cleaned the house and bought a bunch of vegetables and fruits.
Her sister-in-law's belly was not far from her due date, and she was sitting on the sofa with a big belly. Her third brother was helping in the kitchen with a bitter face.
Old Mrs. Liang stood at the gate of the yard and looked at the two children who came in with big and small bags with a smile. As soon as Xu Xuejun stepped over the threshold, she quickly stuffed a red envelope into his trouser pocket.
"Grandma is looking after you!"
Xu Xuejun was completely bewildered. Was his common sense failing? Was this the correct way to give a red envelope?
Lin Shumei, on the other hand, was no longer surprised by her grandmother's active spending of money.
"I'm giving you milk, just take it! If you don't, you're being disrespectful to her!"
"Yes! You have to give me this face!" Old Mrs. Liang squinted her eyes and looked at her future grandson-in-law. The more she looked, the more she liked him.
Lin Guoqing, Chen Chunhua, and Lin Shuchao also came out to greet them.
"Xuejun is here? Hurry! It's too hot outside, come in and sit inside. The fruits are cut up, and your sister-in-law is sitting inside too."
"Oh, Xuejun, you're such a fool! Just come! Why do you bring so many things?"
Xu Xuejun smiled and said, "It's not something special. It's just some local specialties sent by classmates from other provinces. I don't know if my uncle and aunt like it..."
Well, very good. Pu'er from Diancheng, Maotai from Qiancheng, and cosmetics imported from Guangzhou are all called local specialties by Xu Xuejun.
These are the things that can be seen on the outer packaging. Other bags were placed on the table. If you look closely, you will find that there are even children's clothes and toys.
Xu Xuejun stood by and said sincerely,
"I asked Shumei what her brothers and sisters liked, but she said you all have everything you need... I thought I'd buy something for the kids. Big sister isn't here today, right? This doll is for Yueyue. I bought it thinking girls would like this."
"And these two sets of small clothes are for my third brother and his wife. I specially picked out yellow so that both boys and girls can wear them."
"I heard that my second brother is getting married next year, so I bought a set of cups..."
"Ah! Grandma, this is the Coke for you. It will be better if you chill it in the refrigerator..."
Fortunately, the Lin family did not have a dog, otherwise Lin Shumei would have been very suspicious whether this person would bring something for the dog as well.
Chen Chunhua and Lin Guoqing looked expressionless, but the enthusiasm in their tone could not be suppressed.
"Xuejun, our families have known each other for so many years, there's no need for all this... Third brother! What are you doing? Hurry up and make some tea!"
"Third brother, I don't need..."
"Xuejun! Come here! Sit down and have some fruit." The table was filled with fruits, including watermelon, peaches, lychees, and grapes. All seasonal fruits were present.
Chen Chunhua pointed at the lychees on the table and said, "Your uncle specially asked someone to buy these Yangcheng lychees. Grandma knew you were coming, so she's been waiting since morning. She hasn't eaten a single one yet, just waiting to eat them with you!"
Liang Shengdi wiped her mouth, indicating that she had been craving it for a long time.
"Guoqing said these lychees are 65 yuan a pound, so we have to wait for everyone to gather before we can eat them. But Shuying doesn't have time to come back this week..."
"It's okay! Don't worry about eating it! I'll buy it for them next time!"
Lin Guoqing casually picked up a few and stuffed them into Shumei and Xu Xuejun's hands, and Qin Hong was also not left out.
"Hurry up and eat! Chunhua and I will go cook, and the meal will be ready soon!"
Lin Shumei had already peeled off a lychee with ease and stuffed the crystal clear flesh directly into her pacifier.
"Do you want my help?"
"No need! Just stay here and talk to Xuejun!"
Lin Shumei said that they really didn't mind spending some time chatting.
Lin Shuchao brought two cups of tea and placed one in front of Xu Xuejun. "The lychees are sweet, and some tea will balance it out. This Longjing tea is also a treasured treasure of my father's. He usually won't let me drink it. Please drink more for me!"
Lin Shumei looked at the other cup of tea in Lin Shuchao's hand and waited for a long time but he didn't put it down, so she reached out.
"What are you doing!" Lin Shuchao stepped back and dodged.
Lin Shumei: ??? “Isn’t this tea for me?”
"Tsk!" Lin Shuchao's expression changed very quickly. He glanced at his sister with disdain, then walked towards his wife with the cup in hand.
"How dare you! Fall down on your own!"
It was a glass of boiled water, which he poured for Qin Hong, but there was no portion for Lin Shumei.
Lin Shumei glared at him angrily, and he glared back with his eyes wide open. Who doesn't have an eyeball?!
However, no one in the room, including Xu Xuejun, thought that the two of them were really going to fight. These two siblings have been like this since they were young, and they are afraid that they will never be better when they grow old.
Liang Shengdi also opened the bottle of Coke bought by Xu Xuejun and handed one to Lin Shumei.
"What's so good about that stuff? Come, drink Coke with grandma!"
…
It was not until they sat down at the dinner table that Lin Shumei realized the exaggeration.
Braised pork trotters in chicken soup are considered home-cooked dishes. Look at the sliced abalone. Even the lobster that is only eaten during the Chinese New Year was served on the table by her parents.
Is this what she said before about just going home and having a quick bite???
At the table, Lin Guoqing opened the Moutai glass and was about to fill it up for Xu Xuejun. Lin Shumei wanted to stop his father, but Xu Xuejun didn't drink!
Lin Shuchao reached out and held her down, rolled his eyes at her, and muttered quietly, "A son-in-law who visits his father-in-law's house shouldn't drink. Don't make things worse!"
Xu Xuejun himself had no intention of refusing. He drank one cup after another with Lin Guoqing, and from time to time he had to face the attacks of his future brother-in-law. In the end, he was red from head to neck, and Lin Guoqing let him go.
But you know what, Xu Xuejun was just worried about his face, there was nothing wrong with his actions, speech or thoughts.
Lin Shumei, however, was already feeling distressed. After the dinner was over, everyone went back to the main room to continue chatting, but she and her mother took the initiative to go to the kitchen to wash the dishes.
She complained a little, saying, "Haven't I said in advance that I was coming to see grandma and just have a bite? How did it turn out like this?"
Chen Chunhua rolled her eyes at her little daughter in anger.
"You're already 21 years old, so be more careful! Go back to Xu's house with Xuejun for dinner. If they really serve home-cooked food, come back and tell me. I'll have your dad tell Uncle Youqing that we should just call it quits!"
Lin Shumei: ...Is it that exaggerated?
"That's nonsense! After you two started dating, hasn't he ever stepped foot inside our courtyard? When he came to see you during the Chinese New Year, did he stand outside waiting for you?"
Lin Shumei nodded.
"Didn't I tell you not to enter his house casually? Have you ever been in there?"
Lin Shumei shook her head.
"Isn't that good? There's no need to be so casual. Once you come in, it's official. You see, Ren Xuejun knows this, so he brought all the gifts this time!
You! You've become stupid from studying so much! Your sister clearly went through all these procedures back then, but you still can't remember them!
It’s because Xuejun is sensible! "
Lin Shumei: ...
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