On the same day that Shangguan Wu and his family of three returned to Changteng City, Yan Yirou also took her husband and children back to her parents' home.
Madam Yan held her grandson with great affection, and if it weren't for her advanced age and lack of energy, Old Madam Yan would also want to hold the child and never let go.
Master Yan really wanted to hold his grandson, but he didn't dare to compete with his wife for him, so he could only go over and tease him.
Madam Yan complained that he was making noise in her ear and told him to sit further away.
Master Yan: "..."
He looked at his grandson, then at his daughter and son-in-law who were whispering to each other, and asked, "Daughter, do you want to have another one?"
Yan Yirou was scrolling through Weibo when she saw the rumors about Mu Liangzhou and Shangguan Shuang. She whispered to Gu Chenye, but didn't hear what her father said. Gu Chenye, however, did hear it. He gently patted Yan Yirou's leg and whispered, "Dad asked if you want to have a second child."
Yan Yirou looked up in surprise: "Dad, I just gave birth not long ago, and you're already telling me to have a second child?"
When Master Yan met his daughter's accusing gaze, as if he were a scumbag father who didn't care about her health, he quickly explained, "I'm not asking you to have a baby right now, I'm just asking if you've considered it."
Yan Yirou immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Her mother-in-law didn't pressure her to have a second child, but if her family pressured her, she wouldn't want to come back.
Yan Yirou thought about how she had been tormented by her son these past few days, unable to sleep well every night, and immediately stated: "No, I think having him is enough, and I can give him all my love. If I have two children, what if I show favoritism? That wouldn't be fair to one of them."
Master Yan: "..."
He couldn't help but look at his son-in-law, and before he could speak, he heard his son-in-law agree, "I think the same way as Rou Rou."
Alright, Master Yan has given up.
Their conversation naturally did not escape the ears of the other people in the living room.
Madam Yan also wanted to hold her grandson. She thought that her daughter Xuanxuan would definitely have a second child, and then she and her husband would each hold one, making the eldest daughter extremely envious.
Unfortunately, Yan Yixuan still hasn't returned. It's almost dinnertime, so Madam Yan said to her husband, "Go out and make a call to urge her back."
After all, it was the first year her daughter returned to her parents' home after getting married. Yan Yirou and her family of three had already returned long ago. Her daughter's return was too late, so she was bound to be overshadowed, which displeased the old lady.
"I'm going out for a smoke," Master Yan said, making an excuse to leave.
Everyone else knew exactly what he was doing outside, and no one said anything.
Firstly, it's Chinese New Year, so while it doesn't have to be super lively, it's best to avoid arguments. There's a saying that if you argue during Chinese New Year, the whole year won't go smoothly.
Secondly, the old lady is getting old and can't handle stress. Although the eldest and second wives have almost fallen out, neither of them wants anything to happen to the only elder in the family, so they keep up appearances, after all, harmony in the family brings prosperity.
As soon as Master Yan left the living room, he took out his cell phone and called his daughter.
The phone rang for a long time before I answered it.
"Dad!" Yan Yixuan's voice rang out, choked with sobs.
Master Yan's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Xuanxuan, have you arrived at the airport yet?"
Yan Yixuan sniffed and said, "Dad, I'm still at home. I won't be going back today. You and Mom should eat well."
Master Yan frowned deeply: "What happened? Didn't you say you were coming home for the New Year today? Your mother, your grandmother, and I are all waiting for you to come home."
The next second, Yan Yixuan's crying came through the phone: "We had agreed on this, but after breakfast today, Zeng Chengxian was called to his uncle's house by his mother, and they left me and the child at home, sob sob sob..."
"What?!" Master Yan was furious, not expecting his good son-in-law to be like this. "Xiao Xian, this is too much!"
Yan Yixuan sobbed, "Dad, it has nothing to do with him, it's all his mother's fault. His mother did it on purpose, she just doesn't want him to be good to me, and she always tries to be the one who dominates me at home. His mother is sick!"
When Master Yan heard his daughter defending her son-in-law, he fell silent for a moment.
Yan Yixuan kept complaining about her mother-in-law on the phone.
They say she's two-faced, treating her well in front of her father-in-law and Zeng Chengxian, but behind their backs, she always makes trouble for her, finding fault with everything she does.
"We have a cook at home, why do I have to cook? I've never cooked at home before. Besides, would she dare to eat what I cook? Isn't she afraid of getting food poisoning?"
Yan Yixuan was so angry that she spoke without thinking. Suddenly, Master Yan interrupted her and said, "Yanxuan, if he's not coming back, then bring the child back so that your grandmother can see the child too."
Yan Yixuan paused, pursed her lips, and asked, "Did Yan Yirou go back?"
Master Yan glanced back and could hear the laughter coming from the living room, even from outside.
"Yes, she came back with the child, and your grandma was so happy."
Yan Yixuan's expression darkened slightly on the other end of the phone, and she asked again, "Is Young Master Gu also at our house?"
Master Yan was taken aback: "Of course I'm here, what kind of question is that?"
"Then I'm not going back. I don't want Yan Yirou to laugh at me!" Yan Yixuan huffed, then pouted and said, "Dad, tell Mom that my child isn't feeling well. I'll stay home to take care of him. Chengxian and I will come home to see you in a couple of days."
Master Yan offered a couple of words of advice and then stopped.
He couldn't possibly fly to Xizhou City to bring his daughter and grandson back.
After hanging up the phone, Master Yan sighed and turned to walk into the living room.
When Madam Yan saw her husband return, she asked him with her eyes: Where is our daughter?
Master Yan sat down beside her and said in a low voice, "Xuanxuan's child is not feeling well. They took care of the child and were worried that taking the child out would worsen the condition, so they planned to come back in a couple of days."
Madam Yan frowned as she listened; why did this sound so much like an excuse?
But she couldn't ask too many questions right now.
Madam Yan looked up at the wall clock, then stood up and said, "Mom, I'll go check on the kitchen."
As she hurried toward the kitchen, Madam Yan asked her youngest son, "Where are Xuanxuan and her family?"
Master Yan thought to himself that his wife had run away very quickly.
His mother was still waiting for his answer, so he had no choice but to repeat what he had told his wife.
Madam Yan did not doubt his words, and only said, "Children are weak, and the weather is cold, so it's best not to go out if possible. They did the right thing. In the blink of an eye, Xuanxuan has grown up."
Master Yan agreed from the side.
But Madam Yan found it very fake.
Yan Yirou shares the same view.
After the family reunion dinner, Yan Yirou yawned, and then Madam Yan led the entire eldest son's family back to their villa.
The mother and daughter walked ahead, talking.
"Hehe, if your cousin has really grown up, she should at least call your grandma to wish her a Happy New Year even if she can't come back."
Madam Yan instructed her daughter, "Although we both live in the capital, you don't need to come back for every holiday. But remember to call your grandmother and say hello, okay?"
Yan Yirou tilted her head and leaned on her shoulder, saying, "I know, I'll call Grandma, you, and Dad often."
Madam Yan glanced at her and said, "Walk properly."
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