Mu Qinshu complained, but she didn't object to Xiao Junnan going out to meet his friends. She was just worried that he was getting on in years and still had to go out to enjoy the wind and fish. She was afraid that he might catch a cold and she would have to take care of him.
"It's rare for Dad to go out for a walk, so don't worry. He's not without common sense. He'll naturally put on an extra layer if it's cold. He wouldn't be so foolish as to stand by the lake in thin clothes in the cold wind."
Compared to Mu Qinshu's worries, Xiao Qifeng was completely at ease with Xiao Junnan, and he plopped down on the sofa closest to Lu Wanzheng.
"I hope he really can be as you say." Mu Qinshu picked up the juice on the coffee table, handed one glass to Lu Wanzheng, and held the other in her own hands.
Everyone knows that thick clothes are restrictive and restrictive, and Xiao Junnan is someone who doesn't like being restricted, so he really dislikes wearing thick clothes.
She had told her many times, but it was no use. Every time Xiao Junnan went out to play with her friends, she would worry.
She took a sip of juice, stuck out her tongue and licked her lips. She wondered if it was because her daughter-in-law was here today, but the juice in her hand seemed sweeter than usual.
Thinking of this, she looked up at Lu Wanzheng beside her. Her profile was gentle and graceful, and overall, her eyes sparkled with charm and her temperament was pure. She was pleasing to the eye no matter how she looked at her.
She didn't know when she would hear her call her "Mom." She had prepared the money for the change of address as "Mom" long ago after she learned that Xiao Qifeng had a girlfriend. She had been waiting for this "Mom" for a long time.
Seeing Xiao Qifeng and Mu Qinshu talking about Xiao Junnan, Lu Wanzheng didn't know how to speak. She could only sit quietly on the sofa and listen to their conversation. She also picked up a glass of juice, took a couple of sips, and then put the glass back on the coffee table. "Actually, you can use hand warmers when it's cold. We use them when we're filming in winter so we don't have to wear so many clothes and we don't feel too cold."
Hand warmers are such a great thing, they're an essential item for cold weather.
Thinking back, what I hated most in winter was filming summer scenes. Everyone around me was wearing thick cotton-padded coats and down jackets, while we actors were wearing short sleeves and shorts. It was really cold. Such situations were rare when filming modern dramas, but they often happened in period dramas. The crew was in a film studio without heating equipment. Every time the director yelled "cut," she would immediately put on her down jacket and hold a hand warmer in her hands.
The costumes used in period dramas, especially summer clothes, are made of very thin materials, and a lot of skin is exposed. What sustained her during filming was not her passion for acting, but one hand warmer after another.
"It seems like that's possible. I'll talk to him about it next time, but I don't know if he'll listen."
“I think your uncle will. He loves you so much, he will definitely say what you say.”
Mu Qinshu covered her mouth with her hand, slightly shy, and raised her eyelids. She loved to hear these words. Sure enough, her daughter-in-law was more considerate than her son and knew how to say things she wanted to hear.
Her son is always making her angry.
"Okay, I'll talk to him when he gets back. If he doesn't do as I say, kick him out and let him get some more north wind."
Mu Qinshu felt that she needed to establish her authority in front of her daughter-in-law and let her know who had a higher status in the family.
Xiao Qifeng: "..."
Let's have a moment of silence for his father. In this matter, he can only hope for the best; no one can help him.
"By the way, if Qi Feng continues to act this way in the future, you should treat him the same way. You can't spoil men; the more you spoil them, the worse they become. Years ago, I spoiled your uncle too much, making him think I was easy to talk to and that I always gave in to him. Now, whenever something doesn't go his way, he tries to bargain with me."
Since you've only just gotten together, you should start keeping an eye on him. For example, when you go out with friends, he can't get drunk. Imagine you're asleep, and then a drunkard walks in unsteadily and wakes you up. You'd want to hit him.
And if he stops you from buying things you like when you go shopping, then you should retaliate by buying him a bunch of things he doesn't like.
Do you understand?
Lu Wanzheng's arms, which were holding the potato, stiffened. Should she nod or not?
Since they got together, Mr. Xiao seems to rarely go out with friends. He drinks occasionally, but not much, just a small drink each time.
Furthermore, every time they went shopping, Mr. Xiao would never say a word about what she wanted to buy, he would just swipe his card without hesitation and even pick up the bags himself.
However, since Mu Qinshu would say such a thing, it must have happened to her before. Therefore, she only has one choice.
Lu Wanzheng nodded to Mu Qinshu, "Auntie, I understand, I will take good care of him."
In this situation, she naturally couldn't dampen Mu Qinshu's spirits. Should she tell Mu Qinshu to her face that Mr. Xiao was a good person and that such a thing had never happened before? Wouldn't that be heartbreaking? It would also imply that her son was doing a better job than his father and didn't need to be involved.
Xiao Qifeng: "..."
It was already excessive to talk about his father in front of him, but now to corrupt his girl in front of him is a bit unethical.
After chatting with Mu Qinshu for a while, Xiao Qifeng was getting a little annoyed. The two women were talking about how Ms. Mu was explaining and sharing her husband-taming techniques to the young girl. He wouldn't care if they talked about it behind his back, but the two of them were talking about it openly in front of him, as if they were ignoring him.
After listening to his mother's advice on managing her husband, he suddenly realized that his father's life was also quite difficult.
He couldn't listen anymore and stood up. "It's getting late, Mom. Wanzheng and I will leave now. Please have your meal early. We'll come back in a couple of days."
Hearing that the two were leaving, Mu Qinshu felt a little down. "Be careful on the road, drive slowly." She paused, the words of persuasion to stay on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back down. The children had already made a promise, and she couldn't let them break it for her own selfish desires. She sighed, "By the way, I don't know if you have any potatoes prepared as food. I had someone prepare some, you can take them with you."
After Mu Qinshu pointed it out, the two realized that cats are different from dogs. Bai Bai can eat cooked meat, but potatoes cannot. It seems that there is no cat food prepared at the cabin.
Seeing their expressions, Mu Qinshu knew that they hadn't considered this matter. She felt indignant for Tudou and complained, "Tudou is so cute, how could you forget such an important thing? When you have your own children in the future, you can't be so careless. If I find out that you are still so careless about your children, I won't let you be separated from your children. You will both move back to the old house and I will help you take care of the children."
Xiao Qifeng immediately assured him, "Don't worry, your grandson will be unharmed."
"It's no use talking now. You two should get your marriage certificate before you talk to me about this."
Of course, I'm not pressuring you. Don't feel pressured. In your uncle's and my eyes, Wanzheng, you are already our daughter-in-law. We both like you very much.
Mu Qinshu said she wasn't in a hurry, but her expression betrayed her true feelings.
"Mom, it's really getting late. Where's the cat food? We'll be going now." Xiao Qifeng stopped Mu Qinshu from saying anything more. If she continued, the little girl probably wouldn't be able to take it anymore.
Of course, he also wanted to get married as soon as possible, but he couldn't push Lu Wanzheng too hard. The time they had spent together was indeed not enough for Lu Wanzheng to agree to marriage immediately.
Under normal circumstances, the girl being proposed to would probably think the other person was trying to scam her into marriage.
"Wanzheng, go with the housekeeper to get the cat food. The housekeeper isn't good at controlling the amount of cat food, so you can help keep an eye on it and get enough for two days." Mu Qinshu kept Lu Wanzheng's words in mind. Potato has been too fat lately, so the amount of cat food should be reduced appropriately. She has been strictly controlling Potato's diet recently.
Lu Wanzheng nodded. The housekeeper was already waiting on the side. She carried Potato and followed the housekeeper through a maze of twists and turns into a room. She didn't know what the room had been used for before, but now it was a small playground, or more accurately, Potato's little playground. There were several different types of cat trees, many scratching posts for cats, and several cat toys placed on the table. Potato was just the right height to grab these things, so even if no one played with it, it could entertain itself.
The cat food was placed very high; even if Potato's legs were five centimeters long, it probably wouldn't be able to reach it, let alone since it has super short legs.
After Lu Wanzheng left, Mu Qinshu sat back on the sofa, crossed her legs, and leaned back lazily, looking coldly at Xiao Qifeng. He stood there, and in front of Mu Qinshu, Xiao Qifeng lost his domineering aura. The scene between the two was like a boss scolding an employee who didn't know he had made a mistake.
Has my daughter-in-law said when she will register our marriage?
Mu Qinshu finally had the air of a domineering CEO. The way she acted in front of Lu Wanzheng was probably her youngest self, before she started managing the company. Over the years, whenever there was an important matter, she would speak to her family with that domineering CEO demeanor.
"Don't rush, we still need to wait for the marriage certificate. We've only been together for a short time. Even if Wanzheng agrees to marry me, what about her family? They definitely won't feel comfortable letting her marry into our family."
“Then let’s find a time for the two families to meet. I can assure them that if Wanzheng marries into our family, I will treat her like my own daughter.”
“You don’t have a biological daughter, so you can’t understand their reluctance to part with their daughter when she gets married. Don’t mention this to Wanzheng. I’ll find a time to propose to her. We can settle this relationship first, and then we can discuss the rest later.”
Doesn't he want to get married? Marrying Lu Wanzheng has been his wish for many years, but some things can't be rushed.
"I won't interfere in your affairs anymore. Just keep up the good work."
Xiao Qifeng nodded, but then he remembered something else, "Don't try to instill any nonsense in her in the future."
What does "messy or nonsensical thoughts" mean?
"It's your idea that you can't spoil your husband."
Upon hearing this, Mu Qinshu understood; it turned out they were standing up for her.
"Many things are instinctive. When you love her very much, you will unconsciously do the things I just mentioned. In other words, when two people live together for a long time, her habits will become your habits, and yours will become hers. You will consider the other person's thoughts when you do many things. The longer it goes on, the more willing you will be to do many things without any complaints."
"I understand." Xiao Qifeng was indifferent. He knew about these things and had been moving in that direction himself.
Mu Qinshu lifted her eyelids slightly, her face expressionless. "Wanzheng will be back soon. You should get ready to leave. Remember to bring Wanzheng back to the old house often. I quite like this girl. She's pretty and has a good personality. Being with her makes me feel like the world's troubles have lessened."
It's probably because Lu Wanzheng's "non-competitive" attitude over the years has given her a Buddhist aura that has influenced those around her.
This aura, like a magnetic field, seems ethereal yet real, but it remains elusive to many.
In the car, Lu Wanzheng, wearing a seatbelt, sat in the passenger seat holding Tudou. There was a bag of cat food and a cat toy on the back seat. The housekeeper had given it to her in that "little playground," saying that Tudou really liked it.
This made Lu Wanzheng reflect on herself. It seemed that she didn't have a cat toy at home, which explained why she lacked some fun when she was with Tudou.
Before leaving the Xiao family's old residence, Mu Qinshu repeatedly reminded them to drive slowly and not to rush.
Xiao Qifeng did indeed do as instructed.
"Don't take what your aunt said just now too seriously."
"Hmm?" While waiting at a red light, Xiao Qifeng drove with one hand and reached out his right hand to grab Lu Wanzheng's hand, which was stroking the potato, interrupting her caress of the potato.
Lu Wanzheng looked at Xiao Qifeng beside her, "It's about what Auntie said earlier about not spoiling you. I know you've done a great job, and you take good care of me in life. Sometimes, I feel like you're too good to me, and I'm not even half as good to you as you are. Tell me, am I a very unqualified girlfriend?"
The red light ahead was still on, and the countdown timer on the pedestrian crossing was still in the thirties. Xiao Qifeng raised their clasped hands and kissed the back of her hand. "You're a girl, and there are many things you don't need to do perfectly. You've already done very well. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. In my heart, you're the best girlfriend."
Even with Xiao Qifeng's words, Lu Wanzheng still felt she hadn't done well. "Auntie told me not to spoil you, but I feel that in this family, I'm the one who should be spoiled, and you're the one who spoils me."
"Yes, Mom is right. Men shouldn't be spoiled at home, but girls can be."
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