"Uncle Luo, you and your grandparents came to our house to wish us a Happy New Year, who knew you'd run into something like this? It's freezing outside, why don't you come inside and talk?"
Wu Wenlan helped the disheveled Luo Bin to his feet, still wanting to cause more trouble, but Luo Kangcheng didn't even glance at her and turned to go inside.
The room was warm, and Grandpa Luo and Grandma Zeng took off their scarves and handed the gifts to Deng Fangping.
"Grandpa Luo, what brings you here? Didn't you say you weren't going back to your hometown for the New Year?" Chu Yu asked, puzzled.
Luo Kangcheng's family had not originally planned to return to Deyang for the Spring Festival. After all, Luo Kangcheng had just become a bureau chief in Beijing, and he would inevitably have to visit various leaders during the Spring Festival. However, before the Spring Festival, Luo Kangcheng's friend in Deyang had some trouble and called him back to help.
And so, Grandpa Luo and Great-Grandma Luo came back.
Since they had already gone back, they inevitably had to visit each other's homes to wish them a Happy New Year. Upon learning that Shu Hui had taken her child back to her hometown, the two of them went to pay their respects. However, Wu Wenlan unexpectedly came to cause trouble.
Grandpa Luo was utterly humiliated and kept saying how sorry he was to Shu Hui.
Shu Hui didn't care about these things. She was no longer the Shu Hui who cared about other people's opinions. However, she still felt embarrassed to be caused trouble at her parents' home.
"I'll go get you some water."
Shu Hui left to busy herself in the kitchen, while Shen Jun brought over some melon seeds, peanuts, and persimmon cakes.
Deng Fangping was busy preparing lunch, and Shu Aiguo brought over a bag of fine tea. The whole family was very formal, afraid of neglecting Luo Kangcheng.
Shu Aiguo brewed tea for Luo Kangcheng. "Kangcheng, please have some tea."
Shu Aiguo always felt awkward around Luo Kangcheng, because Luo Kangcheng had an imposing presence that was quite different from ordinary people like Shu Aiguo.
The atmosphere inside was a bit strange, like a blind date, awkward and uncomfortable.
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