Chapter 159 Family Reconciliation
Compared to others, Su Nian cares more about her mother's attitude - as long as her mother is happy, she is fine with anything.
"Of course your mother agreed. She also said she wanted grandma to live at home so she could be taken care of more easily." Chen Ran paused, then continued, "But your grandma herself asked to live in a nursing home. Besides, her health indicators need to be monitored constantly. Living there with doctors and nurses watching over her would be less of a worry for everyone."
"Okay. Just notify me when the time comes. I'm pregnant now and can't help much." Su Nian nodded, her hand unconsciously touching her lower abdomen. The baby in her belly moved gently, as if giving her strength - Mom, although this question is beyond the scope, I support you unconditionally!
"There's something else I want to discuss with you," Chen Ran looked at her, his tone softening, as if he was coaxing a cat that might explode at any moment.
"When the time comes, can you tell Si Yan to take grandma's pulse? He doesn't need to prescribe a complicated prescription, just ask him to say a few soothing words to reassure the old lady, so that she can spend the New Year in Jiangcheng in peace and stability."
Su Nian frowned, unable to hide the reluctance on her face - it was not that she was unwilling to ask Si Yan for help, but the thought of getting so close to the old lady made her feel a little uncomfortable.
"Alright, alright. I know you're still a little upset," Chen Ran quickly advised, pleading, "Your mom has already forgiven her. Please at least give Dad some face."
Su Nian was silent for a few seconds, then uttered a soft "hmm" and said in a long tone, "I know—I'll tell Si Yan when the time comes."
After his daughter came downstairs, Chen Ran breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally settled the matter.
He had been stubborn with his mother for twenty years and there was nothing he could do. Fortunately, his life was now complete. This was the old woman's last wish, and as a son, he had to help her fulfill it.
He knew that this matter would only work if Su Hong and his daughter agreed. The subject of family harmony is something you can learn throughout your life.
I heard that the old lady is in good spirits recently and has packed her luggage, waiting for her son to pick her up in Jiangcheng.
Two days before New Year's Day, on a sunny winter day, the old lady boarded a flight to Jiangcheng. As soon as she got off the plane, she was immediately "hit" by the cold air of Jiangcheng. She couldn't help shivering, but her heart was warmer than ever before.
Si Yan brought his mother-in-law Su Hong to pick him up at the airport.
The old lady had gray hair and was wearing a brand new navy blue buttoned brocade jacket, over which her son had put a dark red winter down jacket. She looked thin but in good spirits.
Time has carved deep wrinkles on her face, but her eyes are unusually bright, revealing a cautious expectation and the clarity of having experienced vicissitudes of life.
The old lady was so happy to see her daughter-in-law. Su Hong stepped forward to support her. The two of them stood together. The scene was so harmonious that Chen Ran almost burst into tears.
Chen Ran brought Si Yan to her again and told her that he was her grandson-in-law. The old lady was even more delighted. She took Si Yan's hand and looked him up and down. The wrinkles at the corners of her eyes turned into a smile: "Good, really good, a handsome man. Our family is blessed, we have found a treasure!"
Her words were simple and sincere, which made the originally awkward atmosphere of the airport reception more lively.
When they arrived at the reserved restaurant room, Su Nian was already waiting inside. Seeing the old lady come in, she held onto the table and tried to stand up.
Seeing this, the old lady hurriedly said, "Hurry up and sit down! You are heavy and don't move! We don't care about these empty formalities."
She walked over to Su Nian, her eyes lovingly wandering over her face and belly. Looking at her eyes and eyebrows that looked so much like her son's, she murmured, "Good, good, you look good...just a little thinner, you need to eat more."
The look of wanting to care but being afraid of overstepping the line is a bit sad and a bit cute.
After sitting down, the old lady motioned her son Chen Ran to hand over a small bag. She opened it, took out an antique jewelry box, and said to her granddaughter, "I saved all these for you."
Seeing that Su Nian was unwilling to take it, Su Hong took it and stuffed it into her daughter's hand, "Hurry up and thank grandma." This is an investment of 'heirloom' level.
Chen Ran was sweating as he watched from the side, fearing that his daughter would do something weird. He muttered to himself, "Little Ancestor, please give me some face, please give me some face, at least say something..."
At this time, Si Yan gently shook Su Nian's hand, silently encouraging her. Su Nian didn't want to be a spoiler at this moment.
"Thank you, grandma." She finally said softly.
Chen Ran was relieved - his daughter was very considerate and her acting skills were good, thumbs up!
"Keep it safe," the old lady asked with a smile. "The keys to the safe in our old southern home your father gave you last time were also left for you. He didn't embezzle any of them, did he?"
Su Nian smiled sweetly, "No, it's in my hands. My dad is too timid to do it."
"The old lady is very generous to her granddaughter, but what about my wife? She doesn't show any expression at all?" Chen Ran said sourly.
The old lady was stunned when she heard this. These were the most affectionate words her son had said to her in the past twenty years.
She immediately understood and hurriedly paid the price: "Yes, yes," she said, taking off a jade bracelet from her hand and handing it to Su Hong beside her. "Mom prepared this for me. This is a bracelet passed down from our Chen family. Wear it, and you will be the 'head' of our Chen family from now on."
"Thank you, Mom!" Su Hong responded generously, and a heavy sense of historical responsibility suddenly appeared on her wrist, as if she had taken over the "family inheritance baton."
This immediately made the atmosphere much better.
During the meal, the old lady didn't say much. She spent most of the time listening to her son, daughter-in-law and grandson-in-law chatting with a smile. Occasionally she would interject a word or two, and the questions she asked were just homely questions like "When will the winter in Jiangcheng be over?" and "Does this dish suit Nian Nian's taste?" She tried her best to act like a "well-behaved.jpg" old lady.
The way she looked at Su Nian was always filled with an almost extreme tenderness and compensatory gaze, as if she wanted to make up for the missed time.
It was not until the end of dinner that the old lady seemed to muster up the courage and used the serving chopsticks to pick up a piece of light fish for Su Nian. Her voice was so gentle as if she was afraid of disturbing anything: "Niannian, eat more. Grandma... Grandma was confused before. Thank you for being willing to see me today, thank you..."
Su Nian looked at the piece of fish in the bowl, then raised her eyes to look at the old lady's eyes full of sincerity and regret, and finally replied in a low voice: "It's all in the past, you should eat more."
Chen Ran was filled with emotion - this scene could be described as a great family reconciliation!
When the old lady heard this, her eyes reddened slightly, she nodded repeatedly, and a relieved, genuine smile appeared on her face.
She knew that the land beneath her feet was strange and cold, but this winter, because of the acceptance of her children and grandchildren, her heart was destined to be warm.
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