Under the curious and concerned gazes of the neighbors, the three of them slowly entered the house. Mo Yuan first gently placed the large and small bags he was carrying on the ground before he had a moment to carefully examine the interior of the house.
The house isn't particularly spacious, but it exudes a sense of meticulous cleanliness and freshness.
Several exquisite calligraphy and paintings hang on the pristine white walls, adding an artistic touch to the entire space.
The furniture inside the room was not much, but it was arranged in an orderly manner, without any sense of clutter.
The two cabinets against the wall were particularly eye-catching, filled to the brim with books, ranging from literary classics to academic works.
These books seem to be the crystallization of this family's wisdom and knowledge, filling the entire room with a rich scholarly atmosphere. Truly a typical intellectual family! Although the living environment isn't luxurious, the warm atmosphere emanating from within is undeniable.
After many years, Lin Xue stepped into this once-familiar territory again. Looking at the scene before her, which was just as it had been, she couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.
Time flies, and years pass quickly. I never imagined that after so much time, this place would still retain the warmth and familiarity that she remembered so deeply.
At this moment, she was like a child who had been lost for a long time and finally found her way home, greedily absorbing this long-lost sense of belonging.
Wang Wanru warmly pulled Lin Xue and Mo Yuan to sit on the sofa and began to ask them with concern if they were tired from their journey and if the trip went smoothly. Faced with such thoughtful care, Lin Xue was deeply moved.
But at this moment, she was still immersed in the joy of returning home, her heart pounding with excitement. So she simply gazed at Mo Yuan beside her with eyes full of tenderness and affection, without saying a word.
Mo Yuan understood immediately; he knew his lover was asking him to answer on her behalf. So he cleared his throat and smiled at Wang Wanru, saying, "Auntie, don't worry, our journey was fairly smooth, just a bit tiring. But we're both young, so we don't feel too exhausted! Now that we're home, we feel so much more relaxed."
Mo Yuan sat there, feeling uneasy. He knew he didn't yet fully understand the background of these two elders, so he dared not rashly address them as his father-in-law and mother-in-law. He worried that such an action would cause them to feel offended and resistant, so he decided to proceed gradually, step by step, to build a closer relationship with them.
However, to Mo Yuan's surprise, Wang Wanrou pretended to be reproachful and scolded, "Why are you calling me 'Auntie'? You two are already married! Aren't you being too formal with us?"
At this moment, Lin Zhennan, sitting to the side, was particularly happy because his family was reunited today. He couldn't help but interject, "That's right, Mo Yuan. I don't know what the customs are like in your hometown, but since we're here, we have to follow the local custom and address each other as Mom and Dad! Although we didn't have time to prepare any 'change of address money' when you got married, tonight we'll have your mom show off her skills and cook a few of her best dishes as a 'change of address money,' hahaha!"
Lin Zhennan patted Mo Yuan on the shoulder and continued, "Mo Yuan, from now on, this is your home. Don't be shy. I can tell you're really good to our Lin Xue. To be honest, I never expected you to be willing to travel all this way with her. This kindness is truly rare, and I'm deeply moved. Thank you so much for taking such good care of my precious daughter!" As he spoke, Lin Zhennan's eyes reddened slightly, and his voice choked a little.
Seeing that her father was about to cry, Lin Xue quickly stepped forward, gently took Lin Zhennan's arm, and softly comforted him, "Dad, don't get too emotional, this is all I should do."
She even looked at Mo Yuan with a coquettish expression, "Look at you, you've made my dad almost cry again. Change your address! What do you want as a change-of-address fee!"
Mo Yuan was surprised to see Lin Zhennan so excited, so he quickly and affectionately changed his address.
"Dad, Mom!"
"Why!"
The family immediately burst into laughter, and since it was lunchtime, Wang Wanru invited Lin Xue and Mo Yuan to wash their hands and eat. The family sat down and enjoyed a rare reunion meal.
However, when Mo Yuan saw the food on the table, he couldn't help but frown. This was too plain. It wasn't as good as the food he ate at their home in Xiao Mo Village!
It seems my in-laws' family isn't very well-off!
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