Although she and Xie Jing hadn't been together for a long time, they had very similar personalities, and their thoughts often coincided. Now, Xie Jing had only said a few simple words, and Cheng Shuying knew what Xie Jing was thinking.
Xie Jing: "I'm also putting myself in her shoes. When Jiyun and I were married and in the Zhou family, no one ever treated me unfairly. Even when Fang Qin tried to pick a fight, Jiyun completely rebuffed her."
"Now that I've found my family, they have a good background, and I don't want him to be criticized."
"Love and care are mutual. He loves me and protects me, so naturally I have to protect him as well."
Cheng Shuying understood: "It's good that you think so. Marriage should be about loving and caring for each other."
Yun Lan felt a pang of jealousy. His daughter, the one he had finally found, was not only married, but also so protective of her. As an old father, he felt a bit awkward.
It’s not that he hates Zhou Jiyun, but he feels lost. He feels lost that he has never participated in Xie Jing’s growth, and that he has missed every milestone in Xie Jing’s life.
Perhaps this is the little conflict between every father and son-in-law.
Especially when he saw Zhou Jiyun's unconcealed smile in the rearview mirror, Yun Lan felt even more upset. His own daughter valued her so much, so as a father, he really had to think carefully about how to get along with Zhou Jiyun.
In the past, when they were together for a short time, it was enough for everyone to be polite and kind on the surface. But now it is obvious that they are going to live together, so Yunlan has to put in some effort.
However, he and Zhou Jiyun should get along well. This is because they are both typical old foxes. When old foxes interact with each other, they may not respect each other, but at least they won't quarrel so easily.
What's more, the two of them have a common bond - Xie Jing. Even if they don't want to make Xie Jing sad, it is impossible for them to have a bad relationship.
Even with these thoughts in his mind, Yun Lan didn't forget to improve his impression of himself: "Jingjing, your mother and I are not unreasonable. As long as Jiyun treats you well, we have no other requirements."
Xie Jing comforted the two: "I know, Jiyun treats me very well."
She wouldn't ask Cheng Shuying and Yunlan to treat Zhou Jiyun the same way they treated her. Thinking about it, it was impossible. Xie Jing understood. She just wanted everyone to remain peaceful and calm. That was enough.
They chatted all the way to the old house. As soon as Zhu Li and Xie Jing entered the door, they were pulled by their aunt Li Shu one by one to her side. Cheng Shuying pouted, but still squeezed in and sat next to Xie Jing.
Zhou Jiyun paused. On the long sofa, Mr. Yun and Mrs. Yun were already sitting. Now with the addition of Aunt Li Shu and Xie Jing, the whole place was crowded.
Looking at the single sofa next to him, it was already occupied by Yun Lan and Yun Xu. He was about to move a chair over when Xie Jing suddenly patted the armrest of the sofa. Zhou Jiyun smiled and sat on the armrest of the sofa next to Xie Jing.
Yun Zhao, who was a step behind, sighed regretfully, went to the dining room, dragged a chair over, and sat down next to Zhou Jiyun. It's true, ever since finding Xie Jing, the house has suddenly become lively.
There has never been a situation where there are not enough sofas to sit on.
Li Shu was very enthusiastic towards Zhu Li, but she never forgot Xie Jing: "Jingjing, your grandfather has already written the invitations for the family reunion banquet and is just waiting to confirm the date. Now that you and Jiyun are back, the invitations can finally be sent out."
Zhou Jiyun quickly apologized: "I'm so sorry, I should have come earlier, but my family and company were too busy, so I kept putting it off until today."
Old Master Yun was very understanding. "Young people should prioritize their careers. It's not your fault. I heard from Yun Zhao that they went to your grandfather's house yesterday. How is your grandfather's health?"
Zhou Jiyun sat up straight: "It's much better now. He was worried before, but now he's slowly figured it out."
"By the way, my grandfather said he'll come to pay you a formal visit on the third day of the Lunar New Year. Now that Jingjing has found her family, the two families must have a formal meeting."
Old Master Yun smiled and said, "Okay, actually we should have met a long time ago, but it's not convenient for me to travel, so I can only let my grandfather go."
Zhou Jiyun agreed with a smile, "It's a good opportunity for Grandpa to come to Beijing and relax. Staying in S City all the time and being reminded of the past isn't good for your health. After Jingjing found her family, Grandpa wanted to arrange a meeting between the two families, but so much has happened recently that it's been delayed."
The old lady said: "You two have indeed encountered a lot of troubles, but fortunately they are all resolved now. When your grandfather comes to visit, we will help you book a hotel and arrange for reception?"
Zhou Jiyun waved his hand: "No need, my family also has property in Beijing, I will arrange all these, grandpa and grandma don't have to worry about it."
Just like what Grandpa Zhou said, he and Xie Jing do have a good relationship, but he has to show the demeanor that a Zhou family member should have. He can't really become a son-in-law, right?
He himself didn't mind, but now it was a matter between two families after all, and he couldn't let the old man feel unhappy. If he let the Yun family come forward to arrange it, what would the old man think?
As soon as Zhou Jiyun said this, everyone understood what he meant. Xie Jing... Xie Jing naturally supported Zhou Jiyun's style. Zhou Jiyun had already accommodated her because she was working and living in the capital.
She couldn't ask Zhou Jiyun to always accommodate her, and if he got the reputation of being a son-in-law, that would be even worse. Ultimately, in Xie Jing's eyes, no one could let Zhou Jiyun suffer any injustice.
The old man played with the walnut in his hand and said, "Okay, you make good arrangements for your grandpa-in-law."
He liked Zhou Jiyun's attitude. He didn't flatter or curry favor with others, and he had his own character. Even when he came to the capital, he remained neither humble nor overbearing when facing local tyrants like them.
At the same time, Zhou Jiyun also told the Yun family that the reason he moved his business to the capital was not because of the Yun family, but because of Xie Jing. If Xie Jing had not missed the Yun family, he would not have done this.
If Zhou Jiyun was still in S City, Xie Jing, as Zhou Jiyun's wife, would definitely value Zhou Jiyun more than the relatives she had just found. Everyone knows this.
Everyone in the room was aware of this, but precisely because they understood it, their attitude towards Zhou Jiyun became even more complicated. There was gratitude, jealousy, and a bit of bitterness.
If Xie Jing had grown up safely at home, perhaps she would still be studying now and would not have to become a wife so early.
But there is no if, things have already happened and we can only accept it.
Li Shu was more diplomatic: "Grandpa-in-law is coming over, which is a happy thing. Jingjing and Jiyun got married in such a hurry that we, as the elders, didn't give Jingjing many things. It's a good opportunity to take advantage of this meeting between the two families to make up for the bad etiquette."
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