Aunt Chen looked to be around forty years old, with her hair neatly tied back and a gentle smile on her face, giving her an intellectual beauty.
She was wearing a simple dress, and she looked neat and tidy.
Mother Chen immediately noticed Zhou Ziwen standing behind her daughter, and a hint of curiosity and scrutiny flashed in her eyes.
She immediately realized that this person should be the husband that Qiaoyi often mentioned, her son-in-law.
A warm smile spread across Chen Ma's face as she greeted him enthusiastically, "Oh, you must be Ziwen, right? Come in, come in."
Zhou Ziwen politely stepped forward and greeted Aunt Chen with a smile, "Hello, Auntie. I'm Zhou Ziwen. I've heard Yiyi and Shiying mention you a long time ago, and we finally meet today."
His voice was gentle and sincere, revealing a sense of stability and reliability.
Mother Chen looked carefully at the young man in front of her and nodded secretly in her heart.
Zhou Ziwen has an upright figure and a handsome face, and his eyes reveal a glimmer of tenacity and wisdom. More importantly, his attentiveness and care for Qiaoyi can be felt from their interactions.
The more the mother-in-law looked at her son-in-law, the more she liked him. Mother Chen had a very good first impression of Zhou Ziwen.
"Why are you still calling me auntie?" Aunt Chen deliberately put on a stern face, but her eyes were full of smiles.
"Mom." Zhou Ziwen quickly changed his words.
"Hey!" When Aunt Chen heard this, she couldn't stop laughing. She pulled Zhou Ziwen's hand and pulled him inside. "Come on, come on, don't stand at the door. Come in and sit down."
Zhou Ziwen thanked him repeatedly, feeling both nervous and expectant.
After entering the house, Zhou Ziwen looked around. The house was decorated simply and warmly. Every item was placed in an orderly manner, revealing the hostess's attentiveness and taste.
The two sisters couldn't wait to start showing the gifts Zhou Ziwen brought. Every time they took out one, they explained its origin and purpose with a beaming smile.
Mother Chen looked at the table full of local specialties, especially the soft woolen shawl, her eyes filled with emotion.
"Oh, Ziwen, you are so polite. You just came and brought so many things."
Although Aunt Chen blamed him, her eyes were full of smiles, and her satisfaction with Zhou Ziwen was beyond words.
She didn't care about the gifts Zhou Ziwen gave her, but she cared about Zhou Ziwen's attitude.
After all, it was her first time meeting Zhou Ziwen. She had heard some things about him from the two sisters in letters before, but she was still a little worried because she hadn't seen him in person.
Zhou Ziwen quickly explained, "Mom, this is all I should do. Qiaoyi, marry me, and I'll be your son-in-law. These are just a few tokens of my appreciation."
After hearing this, Chen's mother smiled from ear to ear and said repeatedly, "Good, good, you are thoughtful. It is a blessing for Qiaoyi to marry you."
The two sisters also echoed in agreement, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Zhou Ziwen looked at this scene and felt a warm feeling in his heart.
He knew that he had gained the approval of Chen's mother, which made him full of confidence in their future relationship.
"Ziwen, how are you, Qiaoyi and Shiying doing in the countryside? Qiaoyi told me that you're working as a health worker there. That's amazing." Mother Chen asked with concern.
Zhou Ziwen smiled and nodded. "Auntie, we live very well in the countryside. The folks there take good care of us. I've also learned a lot there and feel like I've grown a lot."
Mother Chen nodded, a pleased smile on her face. "That's good, that's good. It's a precious treasure for you young people to have such an experience."
At lunch, Mother Chen prepared a table full of delicious dishes. The family sat around the table in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Zhou Ziwen felt Mother Chen's enthusiasm and care, and the last trace of tension in his heart disappeared.
After lunch, Mother Chen took Zhou Ziwen to sit in the living room and brewed a pot of the best Longjing tea.
The aroma of tea rises, adding a touch of elegance to this warm afternoon.
"Ziwen, it's fate that you and Qiaoyi can be together. Qiaoyi has been sensible and considerate since she was young. Although we are her parents, we are always worried that she will be wronged when she is alone outside." Mother Chen's words were full of love and care.
Zhou Ziwen listened carefully, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
He looked gently at Chen Qiaoyi who was sitting beside him, his eyes full of love and gratitude.
"Mom, don't worry. I will always take good care of Qiaoyi and won't let her suffer any injustice. I will use everything I have to love and cherish her."
When Mother Chen heard this, her eyes reddened slightly, but a relieved smile hung on the corner of her mouth.
"Seeing you treat Qiaoyi so sincerely, I feel relieved. Qiaoyi, you have good vision and have found a good home."
Chen Qiaoyi snuggled gently beside Zhou Ziwen, a happy smile on her face.
"Mom, Brother Ziwen is really good to me, and I cherish the relationship between us."
Chen Shiying also laughed and interjected, "Yes, Mom, Ziwen is very good. When he was in the countryside, he took good care of us sisters."
After hearing this, Mother Chen became even more certain that she had not made a mistake.
She patted Zhou Ziwen's hand and said earnestly, "Ziwen, you have a long way to go. You will inevitably encounter difficulties and challenges. But as long as you trust and support each other, there will be no obstacles that you cannot overcome."
Zhou Ziwen nodded vigorously, with a determined light in his eyes.
"Mom, you're right. I will use my actions to prove that Qiaoyi is right to choose me. No matter what the future holds, I will hold Qiaoyi's hand and walk on together."
Next, Mother Chen began to care about the two sisters' lives in the countryside.
After being apart for such a long time, both Mother Chen and the two sisters had a lot to talk about.
Especially since Chen Qiaoyi is pregnant now, her mother has taught her a lot of experience.
"Qiaoyi, you must pay special attention to your diet when you are pregnant. You should eat more nutritious foods, such as eggs and vegetables..." Aunt Chen reminded carefully.
"Mom, I understand. Brother Ziwen took good care of me when he was in the countryside and often made delicious food for me." Chen Qiaoyi answered obediently.
"That's good. Ziwen is a thoughtful child, so I feel relieved. However, you should also pay attention to rest and don't be too tired." Aunt Chen continued.
"Yes, I will, Mom." Chen Qiaoyi nodded.
"Shiying, you should take better care of Qiaoyi when you are in the countryside. After all, she is pregnant now and it is not very convenient for her to move around." Aunt Chen said to Chen Shiying again.
"Mom, don't worry, I will take good care of my sister." Chen Shiying said.
"Also, Ziwen, you should spend more time with Qiaoyi and make her feel good. This will also be good for the fetus." Aunt Chen said to Zhou Ziwen.
"Mom, I will. I will try my best to spend more time with her." Zhou Ziwen said.
"By the way, how is your work in the countryside? Is it hard?" asked Mother Chen.
"Mom, we grow mushrooms in the countryside, and the work isn't too hard. And Brother Ziwen is very capable. He's led us in growing mushrooms, which has increased our yields and our income," Chen Shiying said. (End of this chapter)
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