Seeing his amiable attitude, Ni Sitian felt a little relieved.
However, she really didn't expect that someone in such a high position as Xu Haicheng would be so unpretentious.
She had originally thought that officials would be like those in the news, pot-bellied and full of official arrogance.
Seeing him now, it's hard to believe. Not only is he tall and slender with a refined and gentle demeanor, but he's also so kind and approachable.
In a way, Xu Tingchuan is more like his mother, both of them appearing cold and aloof on the surface.
"Honey, don't be so reserved at home. Relax and be more at ease," Xu Haicheng said to Ni Sitian with a chuckle.
Ni Sitian nodded quickly.
At this moment, Jin Rulan changed her clothes and came downstairs.
Ni Sitian's nerves, which had just relaxed, tensed up again.
Xu Jiayue came out of the kitchen, walked to Xu Haicheng's side, took his arm, and said with a smile, "Dad, you caught a good fish today. That big one must weigh five or six pounds."
"Of course, it took Uncle Zhong and me a long time to get it up here," Xu Haicheng said with a smile.
Xu Tingchuan gently stroked Ni Sitian's palm with his thumb, reminding her that she could now give the gifts to everyone.
Ni Sitian realized what was happening and hurriedly picked up the gifts from the coffee table, distributing them to everyone one by one, just as Xu Tingchuan had taught her yesterday.
Knowing that Xu Haicheng liked fishing, they bought him a set of imported fishing floats.
What she gave to Jin Rulan was a cashmere shawl that she had been choosing for a long time, which would be perfect to wear when it got colder in a few days.
The gift for Xu Jiayue was a silk scarf from the same brand, a simple and versatile style.
"You silly child, you've come all this way, why are you being so polite and bringing a gift?" Xu Haicheng smiled gently, opened the box, and nodded repeatedly, seemingly quite pleased with the simple gift.
Ni Sitian secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She had been vaguely worried that her gift was too meager and that they wouldn't like it.
The result was unexpected. Xu Haicheng and Xu Jiayue both liked her gift very much, and even Jin Rulan smiled slightly at her and said, "You're very thoughtful."
Ni Sitian smiled back and drew a circle in Xu Tingchuan's palm with her finger, celebrating the successful completion of the gift-giving.
Xu Tingchuan smiled and squeezed Ni Sitian's hand.
"Go change your clothes, dinner is about to be served," Jin Rulan said to Xu Haicheng.
Xu Haicheng nodded and walked upstairs.
Ni Sitian discovered that Jin Rulan was not only indifferent to Xu Tingchuan, but also to Xu Haicheng; the only one she was close to was Xu Jiayue.
However, their marital relationship seems to be quite good. Xu Haicheng's gaze towards Jin Rulan always carries a hint of warmth, indicating that he cherishes his wife very much.
They were just a bit too polite to each other; they were a really strange family.
"Alright, let's eat." Xu Haicheng said to everyone after changing his clothes.
Xu Tingchuan led Ni Sitian towards the restaurant.
The servants had already placed the meal on the long white jade table. Xu Haicheng sat down, and the others followed suit.
"Sitian, you must try that fish." Xu Haicheng picked up his chopsticks and said to Ni Sitian with a smile.
Xu Tingchuan reached out and picked up a piece of fish, placing it in Ni Sitian's bowl.
"Thank you." Ni Sitian smiled slightly and lowered her head to eat.
Seeing how close they were, Xu Haicheng smiled and felt much more at ease.
I used to worry that Tingchuan wouldn't want to get married, but I never expected him to be so considerate of his wife now.
This daughter-in-law looks very young. Although she is not mature and dignified, she is straightforward and lovely, which can temper Tingchuan's deep and aloof personality.
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