Gu Jingchen arrived so quickly and even gained Madam Xu's approval!
No matter how unhappy Xu Jiang was, it didn't matter if the eldest and second young masters of Xu didn't want to acknowledge this brother-in-law. This family was ruled by Madam Xu!
When Gu Jingchen came in, he noticed this, so he targeted Madam Xu and won her over by calling her "Mom" repeatedly.
Su Ning smiled without saying a word as Gu Jingchen quickly won over Madam Xu. She was used to Gu Jingchen's shamelessness, as it wasn't the first time she had seen it.
Gu Jingchen had a particularly good appetite during this meal.
This wasn't the first time he'd sat down to eat with Ningning's family. Four years ago, he'd brought some gifts to visit Grandpa Su and Su Xincheng at the Su residence and eaten with them.
Feeling acknowledged and satisfied was a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time. Overjoyed, Gu Jingchen ate two bowls of rice and wanted more.
He and Su Ning had eaten together outside, but Su Ning didn't have much of an appetite and was just keeping Xu Min and Madam Xu company.
Xu Jiang, along with Xu Da Shao and Xu Er Shao, looked at Gu Jingchen, who had eaten all their food, and really wanted to kick him out.
What a good-for-nothing!
"Dad's cooking is delicious."
Gu Jingchen was good at flattery; with just one sentence, he made Xu Jiang too embarrassed to get angry.
"If it's delicious, eat more."
Madam Xu said with a smile.
"Mom, you are so lucky to be able to eat Dad's cooking every day."
Xu Jiang is a skilled cook, which is the foundation for him and his wife to open a restaurant.
After the restaurant started operating normally, Xu Jiang trained apprentices, who now oversee the kitchen and don't cook much himself.
At home, he was still in charge of cooking and never let Madam Xu into the kitchen.
"If you like it, come and eat here more often."
Madam Xu continued, and Gu Jingchen smiled happily at Su Ning upon hearing this.
He was very content to be able to come to Shenyuan for meals every day and spend time with Su Ning.
During the meal, Gu Jingchen ate the most. Xu Jiang, the eldest son of Xu Jingchen, and the second son of Xu Jingchen were dissatisfied with him, so they didn't dare to make things difficult for him at the table, and the overall atmosphere was quite pleasant.
After dinner, Xu Jiang looked directly at Gu Jingchen, who was talking to Su Ning, and said, "Today, you'll be washing the dishes."
They ate so much, they ate all the rice in their house!
The task of washing dishes used to be done by Xu Jiang, but now it's been taken turns by the eldest and second young masters of Xu. Starting today, the responsibility of washing dishes should be transferred to Gu Jingchen.
Madam Xu disagreed, saying, "Jingchen is a guest."
"Boss, you guys go."
"I'll do it! I'll do it!"
Gu Jingchen stood up, rolled up his sleeves, and, fearing that Young Master Xu and the others would snatch the dishes from him, quickly stacked the bowls and chopsticks on the table and carried them to the kitchen.
He's not a guest, he's family.
Madam Xu was pleased with Su Ning's proactive approach to chores, and smiled as she said, "You can wash dishes, that's good!"
Su Ning smiled and said, "It's alright!"
"Mom, your expectations are too low. Is it enough to just wash dishes?"
Young Master Xu said with dissatisfaction, "No matter how I look at it, I feel that Gu Jingchen is not good enough for my sister."
"When you visit your mother-in-law's house in the future, after you've finished washing dinner, whatever you do, don't wash the dishes. See if they like you then!"
Madam Xu's requirements were so low: Gu Jingchen could call her "Mom" and wash dishes, that was enough.
Their opinions don't matter; what matters most is that Su Ning likes it.
Xu Min had to leave first, and Su Ning offered to see her off.
Xu Min did not refuse; she had something to say to Su Ning privately.
"When we were in Nancheng, I mentioned to you that Mr. and Mrs. Cheng were going to celebrate their wedding anniversary."
Are you still interested?
"Um!"
Su Ning nodded. Before, she felt she didn't have many days left to live and wouldn't be able to design jewelry for Mrs. Cheng. Now, she wanted to give it a try.
"In a couple of days, Mrs. Cheng is hosting a small gathering. I'll take you there."
"By the way, Ningning."
Xu Min turned her head and glanced at Madam Xu and the others who were relatively far away from them, and said in a low voice, "I took you as my apprentice because someone asked me to!"
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