Lu Chen didn't say much throughout, and his expression wasn't good either. Fortunately, he didn't bring things up. If the two of them weren't compatible, nothing would happen.
After dinner, Jiang Mingjing played with Da Nian while Xiao Nian was already asleep.
"Second Uncle, I need to go back. I called Grandma and told her she'd come pick me up later," Jiang Jinyao said to Jiang Mingjing.
"Yaoyao, it's so late. You must go to Anjia to stay. You can stay at your second uncle's place and go tomorrow morning. It's the same." Jiang Mingjing thought she was going to stay here, but he didn't expect her to leave.
Jiang Jinyao said, "It's okay, I just wanted to go and see the two elders. I'll come back to play the day after tomorrow."
“How about I have someone take you there? It’s not appropriate for your mother-in-law to come pick you up so late,” Jiang Mingjing suggested.
“No need, Uncle, my mother-in-law’s driver will be here soon,” Jiang Jinyao said, opening her suitcase and taking out a box. “This is a local big pot dish, and some nourishing sea cucumber and ginseng. I brought it to show my respect to you, Uncle.”
"Yaoyao, I brought these too. Why don't you take them back for your in-laws to use?" These were things that Shen Qiaoyue and Jiang Jinyao bought together when they went shopping.
Jiang Jinyao said, "I gave them different ones, including Uncle Shen's."
He put down what he had taken out, and then took out another large bag of the same kind and gave it to Shen Yuanyi.
Liu Xinlan teased, "If I had known you were going to give these to us, I would have bought fewer things. We all bought the same things!"
"Haha, whoever delivers first has the upper hand. I delivered mine first." Jiang Jinyao said, "Strike first and gain the upper hand."
Looking at the large pot of vegetables, Shen Yuanyi exclaimed, "This is great! Back in Fucheng, I used to love having this during the New Year and other holidays. It's full of fresh seafood. You can just take it home, stew it in one pot, and eat it right away. These are the kinds of seafood that are only available in winter. The ingredients are all prepared, and you can just wash them and stew them when you get home."
Shen Yuanyi lived in Fucheng for a long time and really liked this ingredient.
“I hope you eat more. Sister Xinlan bought quite a lot too,” Jiang Jinyao added.
"Looks like I'm in for a treat," Shen Yuanyi said with a smile.
After everyone finished eating and had finished chatting, Jiang Jinyao's mother-in-law sent a driver to pick her up, and everyone left one after another.
The house is much quieter now.
"Dad Jiang, your blood pressure is very high. Don't drink so much next time," Lu He said worriedly as she prepared a hangover soup for Jiang Mingjing.
Jiang Mingjing said happily, "I'm happy today, so I won't drink next time."
“I know Mr. Jiang is happy because his older brother and sister-in-law are back, but you drank more than three cups today. Your stomach is probably going to be upset!” Lu He regularly measures Jiang Mingjing’s blood pressure.
These older generation revolutionaries, no matter how many times they've been through the revolution, all failed their physical examinations, enduring a host of ailments by sheer willpower.
"I apologize!" Jiang Mingjiang did not refute Lu He's complaints.
"Lu He, are you really going to the movies with Fei Ming tomorrow?" Jiang Mingjing was still worried that Lu He might feel burdened. "If you don't want to go, you can find an excuse to cancel."
"Dad Jiang, it's okay, it's just watching a movie, nothing will happen." It wasn't that Lu He wasn't unwilling, it's just that she hadn't been to the movies in a long time.
Lu Chen also came over and said, "Lu He, you..."
“Brother, Father Jiang, there’s nothing wrong with Fei Ming. It’s fine for us to just spend some time together freely. We can’t avoid each other all the time anyway. Whether we’re compatible or not will only be clear after we meet and get to know each other. Besides, Father Jiang raised Fei Ming; what bad intentions could he possibly have?”
"Oh! You've got your own opinions now, you can even argue with me?" Lu Chen was unhappy, and Lu He's sudden insightful remarks made him even more unhappy.
Jiang Mingjing chuckled and said, "Feiming is a pretty good person. I've watched him grow up since he was little. He just looks serious and seems to have a lot on his mind. He's just a simple kid who's never talked to or spoken to a girl before. Lu He could definitely get to know him better."
“Dad!” Lu Chen frowned and looked at Jiang Mingjing.
"Lu He?" Yu Qingce came in from outside, greeting him with a smile.
"Girl, it's so late, aren't you done yet?" Jiang Mingjing thought Yu Qingce was too idle.
"Even if I'm tired, I can't forget to bring you the things I brought back from Fucheng. I also brought back a gift for Lu He. Lu He doesn't stand for long periods during the day, so these shoes are handmade by me. They have soft soles and are lined with fleece, so they're comfortable to wear. And these gloves and socks are also handmade by me. They're not expensive, so please take them if you don't mind."
This big bag contained only a small amount of food; most of the items were for Lu He.
"Aunt Yu, I can't accept this." Lu He felt embarrassed to accept these gifts.
This wouldn't have been a problem before, but now that Lu He understands Yu Qingce's intentions, she doesn't dare to accept it.
"It's alright, it's all from your aunt's heart. Please accept it without worry. Most of it was made when I had nothing else to do." Yu Qingce looked at Lu He with eyes full of concern. Lu He really is a very good child.
Lu He looked at the items—sweaters, hats, socks, shoes, insoles, everything—and they were all brand new. She felt embarrassed to accept them.
"Auntie..."
"Xiao He, please accept it. Your aunt won't be able to sleep at night if you don't." Jiang Mingjing knew what Yu Qingce was thinking, so he made Lu He accept it.
Lu He originally intended to buy it directly for a certain price, but seeing that Jiang's father had already said so, she felt embarrassed to offer to pay.
"Thank you, Auntie." Lu He thought she would buy some tonics for her elders when she went out tomorrow.
Seeing that Lu He accepted it, Yu Qingce said happily, "Alright, I'll head back now. You all should get some rest too."
"Okay, Auntie must be tired after a long day, get some rest." Lu He escorted Yu Qingce to her doorstep.
Yu Qingce arrived at the door and waved to Lu He, saying, "Go back and get some rest. Tomorrow, Fei Ming will take you out for a nice meal and a movie. If you see any clothes or styles you like, just have Fei Ming buy them for you. He's rich and doesn't have a girlfriend yet, so you don't need to worry about anything."
"Auntie, I understand, don't worry."
Lu He did not refuse and agreed to everything Yu Qingce said.
After watching Yu Qingce leave.
"Dad, why did you accept Aunt Yu's things? You knew she wanted her son to date Lu He?" Lu Chen didn't understand, and the questions that followed would become clear.
Shen Qiaoyue, who was coaxing her child to sleep in the room, came out of the room when she saw Lu Chen's questioning.
Lu He also returned from outside.
Lu Chen was extremely anxious. Accepting these things would prove that he acknowledged Lu He and Xu Feiming's relationship.
Jiang Mingjing looked at Lu Chen and explained, "Your Aunt Yu isn't the kind of person you think she is. She's genuinely good to Lu He. Why can't we accept these things?"
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