Chapter 218 Let's get ready for the wedding!
Yan Li didn't actually harbor any hatred towards her former mother-in-law. After all, the past was the past. She had done wrong by passing away before, but now that her younger sister was going to marry into their family, they were still family after all.
Although the relationship has changed, the family bond remains.
Seeing Qiu Yuru and Yan Li talking, the sensible Yan Xici hurriedly came out and closed the kitchen door behind her.
She felt that since they would still be family, it was better to speak out and not keep things bottled up inside.
Especially Xiao Ran's mother and her sister, given their relationship, it always felt strange if her sister actually called her "Auntie".
"Don't take what happened last time to heart. I'm not that kind of person. I'm just really upset."
It's unbearable for anyone to have their child wrongly accused.
Yan Li nodded. "What are you saying? I didn't do a good job last time. I'd better serve the rice first, otherwise it won't taste good if it gets cold."
After she finished speaking, she hurriedly took the small shovel for serving rice and then took out a bowl to start serving rice.
Qiu Yuru stared at her retreating figure for a long time before finally saying, "Actually, after all these years, I still get used to you calling me 'Mom'."
After all these years of calling her that, I felt so uncomfortable when I suddenly heard her change her way of addressing me. It felt like she was talking to a stranger.
Actually, Yan Li felt awkward too, but she was too ashamed to say it.
He had thought that Qiu Yuru would never forgive him, but to his surprise, she was still willing to let him call her "Mom." Almost instantly, tears streamed down his face.
She sniffed, turned around and looked at Qiu Yuru's face. Although her voice trembled, she still called out, "Mom."
Qiu Yuru smiled and said, "That's right. No matter who Xiao Ran marries, I will always treat you like my own child."
This was her honest opinion; they hadn't had any conflicts with Yan Li over the years.
If he marries Yan Xici and then turns his back on her, not only will Yan Li be heartbroken, but even Yan's parents will feel uncomfortable.
Yan Li never dreamed that her mother would forgive her so easily.
Right now, all I feel is gratitude.
Undeniably, Xiao Ran's family are truly wonderful people. She hadn't cherished them in the past, but now that it's her sister's turn, she genuinely hopes that she can treat them well.
"Alright, everyone's still waiting outside, let's go out."
After Qiu Yuru finished speaking, she carried the rice outside and Yan Li followed behind, her eyes still red from crying.
But it shone with a light that I hadn't seen in a long time.
A warm and steadfast light, carrying hope and passion for life.
Mother Yan hurriedly pulled Qiu Yuru to her side, "Come, in-law, please sit down."
"Alright, alright, I'll sit down now."
After Qiu Yuru finished speaking, she sat down next to Yan Ma.
The lunch session then officially began.
Yan's father picked up his wine glass first, "Come on, I'm not very good with words, so I'll just wish us all the best."
It's not that he can't speak, but rather that he has too much to say. He hopes that everyone's life will get better and better, and that their days will become more and more hopeful.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shengrong quickly raised his glass, "Come on, cheers!"
Everyone cooperated by drinking their glasses dry, whether it was Yan's father, Yan's mother, or even Yan Xici, who rarely drinks, they all drank quite readily today.
This was the girl's first time drinking baijiu (Chinese liquor), and she immediately grimaced from the spiciness.
That adorable little expression made everyone laugh.
Xiao Ran hurriedly handed over the water glass beside him.
"Who told you to do it?"
With her pitiful alcohol tolerance, a few beers would be enough to make her drunk for a while, yet today she dared to drink like an adult?
You've really grown up!
The girl swallowed a few mouthfuls of water, then sniffed and looked at Xiao Ran with a defiant expression, saying, "Isn't it a rare opportunity for a family reunion?"
If it weren't for Mr. and Mrs. Xiao being there, I definitely wouldn't have drunk alcohol!
They really don't understand my good intentions at all.
Upon hearing this, Qiu Yuru was the first to laugh.
"Yes, it's not easy for everyone to get together, so it's okay to drink a little less."
She's always been a lively person, and besides, they're all family, so even if they drank too much, it wouldn't matter.
Xiao Shengrong filled his glass to the brim and then raised it to the table.
"Let's toast to them and wish them a long and happy life together."
"right!"
Everyone raised their glasses again, their faces beaming with heartfelt blessings, including Yan Li.
After finishing the pleasantries, Xiao Shengrong finally looked at Yan's father.
"Old Yan, we're not young anymore. You must be worried about some things that are bothering me, right?"
Without a doubt, they're talking about their grandson.
Sure enough, as soon as Xiao Shengrong said that, Yan's father immediately understood.
After all, he had been longing for a grandson for countless years!
He has always been in poor health and is terrified that he might pass away one day.
Actually, he was the one who was most anxious.
Mr. Yan looked at Mr. Xiao with a serious expression. "Old Xiao, I know what you're talking about. Of course I'm anxious too, but there's no use being anxious. Some procedures still need to be completed, don't they?"
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