From Chapter 513 onwards, we're all family.
Sure enough, those who wield pens are different from those who wield guns.
Xu's mother actually preferred the eldest son of the Su family, but her daughter, like her father, liked someone like Su Min'an.
"Hello, Uncle and Aunt."
Su Lao Er smiled and presented the prepared New Year's gifts with both hands. Xu's father and mother exchanged a glance, smiled and said "Oh," and reached out to take the gifts. "It's cold outside, come inside and talk."
Xu Ying raised an eyebrow at Li Banxia, walked behind her, closed the door, took over pushing the wheelchair, and gestured for Li Banxia to go first.
Xu's mother handed the things to Xu's father and reached out to gently tug at Li Banxia.
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Li Banxia followed the force and walked alongside Xu's mother.
Xu's father put the things aside and invited Li Banxia to sit down.
The group sat down, divided into hosts and guests. Xu Ying poured tea for each person, pushing a cup to each of them. When it was Su Lao Er's turn, she got up and poured him a cup of water.
"Thanks."
Su Lao Er looked up, his eyes brimming with laughter, and glanced at Xu Ying.
Xu Ying patted his shoulder.
The natural interaction between the two brought smiles to the faces of Xu's parents.
After chatting for a while, Xu's mother asked Xu Ying to go to the kitchen to help the nanny who was too busy, so she could have a private conversation with Li Banxia.
Xu's father also stood up, walked behind Su Lao Er, and said, "Come on, let's go to the yard and get some fresh air, so as not to disturb the two mothers' heart-to-heart talk."
“I can do it myself, Uncle.” Su Lao Er hurriedly reached for the wheels, trying to turn the wheelchair himself.
Xu's father patted him lightly, "Don't argue with your uncle about this now. Who knows how many more times you'll push me in the future..."
"dad!"
Xu Ying frowned in disapproval. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Father Xu smiled and looked at Su Lao Er.
"Look at you, you have to tell me what to do. Okay, okay, Dad won't say anything more. Dad will try to stay healthy and live to be a hundred."
Xu Ying sighed helplessly. Seeing her father pushing Su Lao Er out the door, she quickly reminded him, "Don't stay outside for too long. He's not fully recovered yet. Be careful not to catch a cold."
"I'm fine..." Su Lao Er hurriedly said.
"I understand." Xu's father patted him, smiled, and left.
The door closed, Xu Ying looked away, nodded to Li Banxia and her mother, and went to the kitchen…
When the kitchen door opened again, Xu's father had already pushed Su Lao Er back.
Xu's mother and Li Banxia also acted like close relatives, chatting and laughing.
Xu Ying breathed a slight sigh of relief and greeted the group with a smile, "Mom and Dad, Aunt Li... dinner is ready."
Li Banxia glanced at her, her smile now tinged with a hint of teasing.
Xu Ying's face flushed slightly, and she coughed lightly to cover it up.
Xu's mother got up to help.
Mr. Xu looked up and responded, then patted Su Lao Er's shoulder and nodded with great satisfaction, saying, "Good lad, as long as you keep your word, all of this belongs to you, my daughter, and your children."
"Uncle can see how I perform," Su Lao Er said solemnly.
"good."
Mr. Xu glanced at him, then frowned as if he had thought of something, and shook his head, saying, "Didn't you two already get your marriage certificate? Why call me 'Uncle'? From now on, when you're at home, you should call me 'Nannan'."
Su Lao Er glanced at Xu Ying, who smiled and nodded.
The food was served, and the nanny opened the wine and placed it on the corner of the coffee table. Su Lao Er pushed the cart over, poured a glass of wine, and respectfully handed it to Xu's father with both hands, calling out, "Dad."
Li Banxia, "..."
That kid.
Mr. Xu laughed heartily and replied, "Yes."
Xu's mother smiled and glanced at the father and son, then beckoned to Li Banxia, "Come and sit down. Yingzi, pour your mother-in-law a glass. This is white wine, it has little alcohol content, so you can drink it without worry."
The moment the word "mother-in-law" was uttered, Xu Ying's lips twitched, and her face burned even hotter.
But considering that she would be living with Su Lao Er in the future and would eventually have to call Li Banxia "Mom," calling her "mother-in-law" was already considered a subtle way of putting it.
Xu Ying took a deep breath, smiled, and poured wine for Li Banxia, "Mom, have a drink."
It's better to get it done sooner rather than later. Now that we've registered our marriage with Su Min'an, we're family from now on.
Her straightforwardness surprised Li Banxia slightly. She smiled, took the wine, and drank it in one gulp.
"Well done, my dear mother-in-law, you have a good capacity for alcohol."
Mr. and Mrs. Xu smiled and offered the dishes.
After the meal, the nanny brewed tea and brought it up. The two families sat and chatted for a while before Li Banxia took her leave. Xu's parents saw her off at the door, told Su Lao Er to take good care of his injuries, and then asked Xu Ying to see him off a little further out of the compound.
After seeing the mother and son off, Xu Ying went home and asked her parents what they had said to them.
Xu's mother and father exchanged a glance and both smiled.
Xu's mother said, "She didn't say anything, just asked Li Banxia to take better care of you in the future."
Xu Ying looked at her father.
Mr. Xu smiled and said, "I told your mother about the same thing, that Su Min'an should treat you better in the future."
Xu Ying looked at her parents, sighed softly, and smiled.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad."
The nanny carried the things the mother and son had brought into the house. She saw a large red velvet box, took it out to show the family, and said, "There's a bracelet inside. I think it's for Yingzi."
Xu Ying paused for a moment, then took the box and opened it. Inside, a white jade bracelet lay in the velvet box. The contrast between the red and white colors made the white jade bracelet stand out even more, and it felt warm and smooth to the touch…
"this……"
She handed the jade bracelet to Xu's mother and father to look at.
Xu's father glanced at it and nodded, "It's a good thing. Wear it since it's for you. Jade is good for you."
Xu's mother smiled and shook her head.
"This Li Banxia..."
Xu Ying looked at her mother, "Mom, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing, we're just glad that your dad and I prepared a return gift as well."
"What return gift?" Xu Ying asked, puzzled. She had never heard of it.
"...Nothing to do? What's that for?"
Su Lao Er looked at the jade pendant in his palm and then looked up at Li Banxia.
"A sign of peace and safety."
Su Laosan explained from the side, "It'll keep you safe and sound, Second Brother. It seems your parents-in-law are very satisfied with you, giving such a generous return gift right away. The quality of this jade is no worse than the white jade bracelet we prepared for Second Sister-in-law. It's worth at least this much..."
"How much is this? Two thousand?" Su Lao Er asked.
Li Banxia shook her head. "Gifts are about the thought behind them, not the amount. Second brother, Xu Ying's parents' satisfaction with you is based on Xu Ying's affirmation of you and the fact that she has spoken highly of you to her parents. You... don't let her down."
"I know, Mom, don't worry." Su Lao Er stroked the "Nothing's Wrong" sign, his expression solemn.
Before we knew it, it was New Year's Eve. The family watched the Spring Festival Gala and stayed up all night. When the music for "Unforgettable Tonight" started, it was as if they had made a pact, and at the same time, deafening firecrackers went off all around.
After Su Laosan and others had the food set on the table, they took firecrackers and went outside to set them off.
Le Bao'er and Mingwa covered their ears, watching the crackling firecrackers in the yard, jumping and laughing, looking into the distance, all they could see were the flickering sounds of firecrackers.
After the New Year's Eve dinner, Su Laosan pulled Su Laoda and Su Laoer to drink.
Su Laosan, drunk, neither slept nor spoke. He staggered back to his small courtyard, sat on the threshold of the door, and looked into the distance. He wouldn't answer any questions, only laughed.
Old Su sighed.
Su Lao Er frowned. After asking Su Lao Da what Su Lao San was looking at, he felt a little uneasy.
But when I think about the scenes I saw in my dream...
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