Luo Qingyuan was silent for a few seconds. She hadn't originally planned to see her parents when she came back this time.
Duan Ye patted her shoulder, then put his arm around her and walked inside.
"It's alright. Since we're all here, it's no problem for us to have a meal together."
Chen Manhua smiled with relief. In fact, it doesn't matter how big the difficulties are in a family. What's important is that the two people can understand each other.
No matter how much Luo Qingyuan quarrels with her family, she will always be surnamed Luo. Does she really think she can never contact her family again?
However, halfway there, Luo Qingyuan grabbed Duan Ye's hand and stopped.
Chen Manhua asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"
Luo Qingyuan smiled, took the wine and cigarettes from Duan Ye's hand, and handed them to Chen Manhua.
"Sister-in-law, we just came back for a visit, we won't go inside. Please tell my brother that we've already been here."
Luo Qingyuan pulled Duan Ye and turned to leave.
Normally it wouldn't be a problem, but it just so happens that this period is during the Chinese New Year, and they were preparing to return to Shanghai together after finishing their meal.
Luo Qingyuan did not want Duan Ye to have any more unpleasantness with his family in such a short time.
She didn't want Duan Ye to suffer because of her anymore, nor did she want to argue with her family anymore; she wanted to have a happy New Year.
Chen Manhua was momentarily dumbfounded: "Qingyuan, but everyone got up early this morning to prepare lunch..."
However, Luo Qingyuan still did not turn around.
Just then, Zhao Ruoxi came out: "What? You can't even have time to eat a meal at home?"
Duan Ye stopped Luo Qingyuan from walking quickly.
Duan Ye knew that it wasn't easy for the Luo family to reunite in Kyoto once a year, since everyone was scattered all over the country. This year was also the first time the entire Luo family had eaten together.
Family is a very important part of everyone's life.
Duan Ye: "It'll only take the time of one meal, be good."
Luo Qingyuan looked at Duan Ye, her brows furrowed, as if she wanted to say something, but hesitated to speak.
Duan Ye smiled, bent down, and pinched her cheek: "I know what you're worried about. It's okay, I can tolerate it for the time it takes to eat a meal."
Zhao Ruoxi looked at them with complicated emotions, but finally said, "Alright, it's just a meal. Your dad and brother have gone out to buy groceries. Come back and eat before you leave."
Chen Manhua looked at Ms. Zhao and Luo Qingyuan and couldn't help but sigh.
Parents' way of apologizing is simply calling you to dinner.
Luo Qingyuan then took Duan Ye's hand and turned her head. She then saw that Ms. Zhao, who was always aloof and never lifted a finger, was now wearing an apron, had her hair tied up, and was holding some unwashed vegetables.
Even the strongest resentment vanished at this moment.
Luo Qingyuan nodded: "You're the one who asked me to stay. If you say anything unpleasant later, I'll take my husband and leave."
Ms. Zhao's face darkened again, but this time she only glared at Luo Qingyuan before turning and going into the kitchen.
Chen Manhua smiled gently: "Actually, Mom has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. This morning, she went into the kitchen early to cook your favorite dishes with the housekeeper."
Chen Manhua took Luo Qingyuan's hand and pulled her inside.
"When have you ever seen your mother in the kitchen? Or your father and brother going grocery shopping?"
"Qingyuan, it's not easy for the whole family to get together, and everyone wants to have a good meal. Don't worry, today is different from usual."
Your family still loves you.
Luo Qingyuan nodded: "I know, sister-in-law."
"I just hope they can be more understanding of me."
Chen Manhua: "These kinds of things can't be rushed; you have to take it slowly."
"Time will tell."
Luo Qingyuan responded, then asked, "Where is Grandma?"
"Grandma is taking a walk in the back garden. She'll be back soon."
The family returned to the living room while talking.
Duan Ye and Luo Qingyuan sat together, and the nanny brought out her little niece, Manman.
Luo Qingyuan's eyes lit up immediately, and she quickly stood up: "Quick, give me a hug."
"Ah Ye, hurry up and bring out the gift."
In her haste to leave, Luo Qingyuan had completely forgotten that she had prepared a gift for her little niece.
Duan Ye smiled and took out a beautiful little box from his pocket. Since Luo Qingyuan was already holding Manman, Duan Ye personally put it around Manman's neck.
She was laughing happily, babbling away.
Luo Qingyuan's heart melted completely at the sight.
Chen Manhua laughed: "You should have just gone home. Why did you have to bring Manman a little gold lock? She's so young, how would she understand these things?"
While playing with Manman, Luo Qingyuan said, "It's only right, it's a gift for every year-old, it's from your aunt, Manman likes it very much, doesn't she?"
She was laughing and babbling, so cute and adorable.
Luo Qingyuan couldn't resist kissing her cheeks several times.
Luo Shuyang strode in carrying a large pile of vegetables and meat.
"If you like children so much, why don't you have one yourself? You've drooled all over my baby daughter's face."
Upon hearing this, Luo Qingyuan glared at Luo Shuyang with displeasure: "What do you know? Manman just loves her aunt's kisses, doesn't she?"
Manman was laughing so hard that drool was dripping down his face, which made Luo Qingyuan laugh out loud.
Duan Ye looked at it and felt a sense of warmth.
Luo Shuyang handed the things in his hand to Chen Manhua and then sat down.
"Where did I say something wrong? It's good to have one sooner rather than later."
This time it was Duan Ye who spoke. He put his arm around Luo Qingyuan and replied with a smile, "We're not in a hurry, we can take it slow."
Luo Shuyang: "Is it you who's not in a hurry, or my sister?"
Duan Ye: "We're not in a hurry. When it comes to having children, it's all about fate."
Hearing this, Luo Qingyuan felt much more at ease.
Duan Ye quickly changed the subject; at this moment, he didn't want to upset Luo Qingyuan.
Luo Qingyuan happily teased Manman.
Duan Ye: "The day after tomorrow is Lunar New Year's Eve. Will all the nannies in the house be given a holiday?"
Luo Shuyang: "There are also two who aren't going home. Don't worry, they'll be back after the New Year."
Duan Ye nodded: "Where's Dad? Didn't you say you all went out together?"
Luo Shuyang: "He gave me the vegetables and went back to his study, saying he had some business to discuss."
Duan Ye: "It's almost Chinese New Year and you're not even taking a break?"
"It's much better this year. In previous years, even during the Lunar New Year, the Luo residence was always empty."
Luo Shuyang: "Come on, let's go to the wine cabinet and pick out what wines we want to drink later. Also, take some extra back with us as a small token of my appreciation as your brother-in-law."
Duan Ye wanted to refuse, but Luo Qingyuan said, "Honey, just go and get it. My brother owes us a lot of wine, so we'll take everything away for him."
Luo Shuyang smiled and pulled Duan Ye up: "She's right, let's go and pick some out."
"We're all family, it would be too formal not to be picky."
So Duan Ye could only smile and follow along.
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