He Ci wasn't home, and Su Ning had gotten up so late that morning, so she was too embarrassed to go out. She was starving.
When Zhu Xia came over, she saw Su Ning washing the bed sheets. Feeling sorry for her, she went over and helped Su Ning up.
"Why did you do it yourself? There are servants at home, let them handle it."
How could Su Ning let someone else wash her sheets? The stains on the sheets were obvious! If others saw them, how could she go out in public?
"Mom, it's okay. Washing sheets isn't tiring. There's no need to trouble others with this."
How could Zhu Xia not know what Su Ning was thinking? Everyone has been young, it's just that this child is too shy.
"Don't worry, the servants in the house are all very well-mannered. They won't gossip. You don't need to do these things yourself anymore."
"You're the young mistress of the He family. If word gets out, people will think we're mistreating you!"
Su Ning hurriedly explained, "Mom is very kind and hasn't mistreated me. These are things I had to do myself. You and Dad are both very good to me."
Zhu Xia pulled Su Ning into the living room, where the housekeeper came to announce that lunch was ready. He Zhan sat down in his seat to wait.
Su Ning felt that she was being very impolite, making her elders wait.
"I'm sorry for keeping Mom and Dad from having dinner. I'll be more careful next time."
He Ci and He Jin were not present; only Su Ning, He Zhan, and Zhu Xia were at the table. The meal was very lavish, consisting of eight dishes and a soup.
He Zhan looked serious, but he wasn't as difficult to get along with as one might have imagined. In Zhu Xia's words, he was a paper tiger, easily broken.
“Su Ning, this is your home from now on. If that kid dares to bully you, just tell us and let your mom deal with him.”
Zhu Xia also likes her obedient daughter-in-law, but she is a bit too soft-hearted.
"Old He, why should I be the one disciplining our son? You're his father, shouldn't it be a man's job to use physical force?"
Mentioning He Ci and He Zhan, He said helplessly, "Your son is capable of causing a huge mess. If I dare to provoke him, he might kill me tomorrow."
Su Ning chuckled. So this was how He Ci's parents usually interacted. Who would have thought that such a powerful figure was afraid of his son?
Zhu Xia rolled her eyes at He Zhan, "If you're afraid of your son, just say so. Look how embarrassing it is for your daughter-in-law."
Afraid that her parents would misunderstand, Su Ning quickly pledged her loyalty. "Mom and Dad, if Brother Ci misbehaves in the future, I'll help you deal with him."
Zhu Xia couldn't stop smiling. This daughter-in-law, she had just thought she was weak-willed, but now it seemed she was very sensible.
"Alright, if that kid dares to disobey in the future, don't let him into the room."
Su Ning blushed deeply after being teased. The elderly couple enjoyed the meal very much. Their son and daughter were usually very busy, and it was difficult for them to have a meal together. Fortunately, their daughter-in-law was well-behaved and sensible.
After finishing his meal, He Zhan handed a card to Su Ning. "This is your allowance from Dad. Ask me for more if you need more."
Su Ning didn't take it, and Zhu Xia stuffed the card into her hand, saying, "This is your father's thoughtfulness. Keep it for now and add whatever you need later."
"Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Mom."
He Zhan was very pleased with being called "Dad". Since he couldn't control his son, he tried to please his wife. They say there's a way to subdue someone, so let's see how arrogant he can be in the future.
"We're all family, no need for thanks. Just keep an eye on that kid and make sure he behaves himself."
He Zhan left after speaking. Su Ning is now his son's weakness. If Zhu Xia wants her son to come home often, she has to keep Su Ning here. He doesn't believe his wife would dare not come back if she were here.
By the end of the day, almost everyone in the old house knew that the He family had a new young mistress, who was pampered by the husband and wife.
He Ci was worried that his wife wouldn't be used to living in the old house, but once they entered the manor, he realized that his worries were unnecessary.
He Jin appeared next to her without her noticing, and then nudged He Ci with her elbow.
"Hey! Your wife is quite charming. I heard the old man gave her a card today. We've fallen out of favor as soon as she arrived."
He Ci's heart was completely filled with Su Ning. Seeing her getting along so harmoniously with her family, his heart was instantly filled with joy.
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