Cheng Yanzheng's face was very stiff, and he didn't seem to want to talk to anyone.
Jiang Tian wisely refrained from asking further questions and simply nodded.
The car sped along, accompanied by Luo Nianzhen and Gao Yaohong's cheerful laughter, and soon arrived at the old house.
Luo Nianzhen grabbed Gao Yaohong's hand and hurriedly got out of the car.
This time, Mr. Cheng did not wait in the living room, but stood directly at the door.
As soon as Gao Yaohong got out of the car, his eyes reddened: "Dad!"
Cheng's father, Cheng Yuanshan, also had slightly red eyes. He went up and patted Gao Yaohong on the shoulder: "You've grown taller again."
Gao Yaohong couldn't control his emotions for a moment, and tears streamed down his face.
Luo Nianzhen, who was watching from the side, was also sobbing and moved to tears.
The scene of family reunion was so moving that even the old housekeeper shed tears.
Inside the car, Jiang Tian glanced at Cheng Yanzheng beside her. He didn't move, and neither did she.
Cheng Yanzheng didn't open the car door until Cheng Yuanshan led Luo Nianzhen and Gao Yaohong into the house.
The two walked in silently, one after the other.
The living room was also filled with a joyous atmosphere.
Gao Yaohong's arrival filled the old house with a joyful atmosphere.
Cheng Yuanshan, who is usually serious and rarely smiles, had a smile on his face that never left his face.
Luo Nianzhen, who was already very expressive, was amused by Gao Yaohong and burst into laughter.
In such a harmonious atmosphere, the presence of Cheng Yanzheng and Jiang Tian seemed out of place.
The old butler was watching the master and mistress happily accompanying the young master when he turned his head and saw the young master's cold eyes, which startled him.
At the same time, Cheng Yuanshan finally saw that his eldest son was still standing there. He nodded to his daughter-in-law and then said to the couple, "You two should also go and chat with Yaohong. He has gained a lot of knowledge from his years abroad. Maybe you will learn something from him."
He seemed a little too happy, and his words were filled with pride.
Jiang Tian couldn't help but laugh: "Dad, you forgot, I've been living abroad all this time and only came back to China recently. Yaohong is in the US, right? I've been there too."
Cheng Yuanshan's smile froze for a moment before he realized what was happening and stopped talking.
Hearing Jiang Tian's words, Gao Yaohong smiled and looked at her: "Which university does Sister-in-law attend? Maybe we're alumni."
Jiang Tian named a top university.
Gao Yaohong looked at her with admiration: "Sister-in-law is very outstanding. That university is not one that ordinary people can get into. I applied but failed. Later, I chose another one, and this time I finally succeeded."
He then revealed the name of the university he attended.
“My university has very strict requirements, and only very outstanding people can get in. I was lucky to pass the exam. But don’t be discouraged. Your university isn’t too bad. Many of my friends would choose your university even if they had to settle for less. When I talk to them, we still have a lot in common.”
At first glance, Jiang Tian's words seemed reasonable, but the underlying meaning made one wonder if something was amiss.
Gao Yaohong's expression turned sour for a moment, but he quickly recovered: "Since you just returned to China, won't you and my brother have nothing in common? As far as I know, my brother went to university in China."
Luo Nianzhen didn't immediately grasp the meaning behind her daughter-in-law's words. She saw her younger son talking to Jiang Tian and wanted to interject. When she heard her younger son talking about her older son's university, she finally got her chance.
"You two are both top students, but Yan Zheng's university is nothing special. Don't drag him into your conversations anymore."
She deliberately belittled her eldest son and praised Gao Yaohong, but Cheng Yanzheng seemed not to hear her, sitting there without saying a word.
Cheng Yuanshan frowned slightly, just about to say something, when the housekeeper informed them that the meal was ready, so the family went to the restaurant together.
At the dinner table, Gao Yaohong easily broke the rule of not speaking while eating.
He seemed to sense Jiang Tian's arrogance, so he stopped trying to talk to her and instead chatted incessantly with the Cheng couple.
During the conversation, Cheng Yuanshan and Luo Nianzhen smiled from time to time, and the three of them chatted very happily.
Cheng Yanzheng glanced at the dishes on the table, then lowered his head and ate only rice.
At that moment, he felt a hand pull him.
Upon closer inspection, it was indeed Jiang Tian.
Jiang Tian silently said one word to him: "Leave?"
Cheng Yanzheng's icy expression finally softened a bit. He shook his head and gestured to Jiang Tian that they should stay a little longer.
Jiang Tian nodded, then looked down and sent a message.
The food here is terrible. Make sure you cook it for me again when we get home.
Cheng Yanzheng never looks at his phone while eating, but he made an exception this time.
He replied with a single word.
【good. 】
The two people were texting each other without noticing, and the three of them, who were chatting happily, didn't even realize it.
After they continued eating with their heads down, Gao Yaohong finally steered the conversation towards the two of them.
He smiled and said to Jiang Tian, "Sister-in-law, there's something I'm a little embarrassed to tell you."
Hearing his question, Jiang Tian wiped her mouth with a tissue and said with a light laugh, "Just say what you want to say. I just returned to China and I don't really understand the art of subtlety."
Gao Yaohong's expression was somewhat shy: "It's like this, your sister Jiang Ying and I are currently in a relationship, and you are already my family. I don't want to hide it from you."
Luo Nianzhen's eyes widened, her voice filled with joy: "Really!"
Gao Yaohong became even more shy. He said to Luo Nianzhen, "Yes, Jiang Ying and I have known each other since we were little. You and Dad know that. Some time ago, we reconnected. She happened to be traveling abroad and needed a tour guide, so I accompanied her for a while. Later, we both found that we liked each other and started dating."
"Oh my, that's wonderful! I've met Jiang Ying before; she's beautiful and generous. If you two could get together, your father and I would be so happy we wouldn't be able to sleep!"
Cheng Yuanshan nodded with a smile: "We won't interfere in your young people's relationships. If you think it's suitable, then bring her home. Your mother and I won't have any objections."
"Don't worry, we'll get to know each other properly. Once our relationship is stable, I'll bring her back so you can meet her, but—"
"Just what?" Luo Nianzhen asked.
Gao Yaohong looked at Jiang Tian: "Sister-in-law, you shouldn't have any objections, right?"
Jiang Tian was somewhat taken aback: "Why would I have a problem with that?"
“After all, she is your sister—” Gao Yaohong hesitated before continuing.
At this moment, Cheng Yanzheng put down his chopsticks and looked at Gao Yaohong: "You don't need to ask your sister-in-law about your affairs. You are responsible for your own feelings. Haven't you learned such a simple principle?"
His expression was somewhat fierce, as if he had come with ill intentions.
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