"Mom, I'm an adult now, is it really appropriate for me to act like this?"
"Hehe, hehe!"
"Alright, alright, Mom, stop laughing. I accept the punishment."
"Go ahead and do your work, Feiyan and I have something to talk about." Zhang Hongmei dismissed her second son with a look of disdain.
Zhang Ruifeng stood up with a smile and left the living room, returning to his study.
Zhang Hongmei held Tang Feiyan's hand and said, "Feiyan, don't blame Ruifeng. In time, you'll realize that although our family looks prosperous, we live on thin ice, always afraid that others will find fault with us."
It's good that they're all sensible people; the real worry is that some unreasonable ones will cause trouble for the family.
Tang Feiyan nodded. "Mom, I know. Actually, I'm quite happy about this. My family members do have some bad qualities, and this is the best way to prevent them from causing trouble in the future."
Zhang Hongmei smiled with relief, knowing she hadn't made the wrong choice in giving her son a son. This child has a pure and innocent heart.
"Okay, Mom, thank you for understanding Ruifeng. Your parents and younger brothers won't be left unattended. As long as they are sensible, our family can still make them do whatever they want."
Tang Feiyan nodded, her eyes sparkling. "Mom, thank you for understanding me."
Through this incident, the mother and daughter felt even closer.
Zhang Hongmei and Tang Feiyan recounted embarrassing stories about Zhang Ruifeng from his childhood. Both mother-in-law and daughter-in-law burst into laughter.
When Zhang Shouyi returned home that evening, he didn't show anything when he saw his second son and his wife, so Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo were even less likely to ask any questions.
The family ate dinner happily.
Zhenye and his wife were the first to return. After dinner, Yang Yongjian urged them to go home. The two of them didn't take a car and strolled back.
There were many people outside, chatting in small groups. They all greeted the young couple.
Zhang Zhenye also stopped to say a few words to everyone, which drew admiration from all of them.
Zhang Zhenye was much more easygoing than Zhang Shouyi. As a result, he was very popular, and others didn't feel the same tension they had when facing Zhang Shouyi.
The couple walked for an hour to get home, but they arrived earlier than their third and fourth children.
At nine o'clock, Zhang Hongmei ushered the two couples back to their rooms.
At 9:30, the third and fourth brothers arrived home one after the other.
Only Zhang Hongmei was waiting for them in the living room.
"Mom, go and rest. You don't need to wait for us anymore."
"Alright, it's getting late, you should all get some rest too."
Qin Shuang and Zou Haiyin were both a little embarrassed. This made their mother-in-law feel a bit guilty while waiting.
The next day at 4:30, the four brothers arrived at the training room at the same time. After warming up, they began sparring.
All four daughters-in-law are students at the Capital University, and they all took a month's leave, but Zhenye and his family couldn't do that. They all went to work this morning, and they've arranged to have dinner with their colleagues tonight.
Looking at her four beautiful daughters-in-law beside her, Zhang Hongmei became more and more satisfied.
Qin Shuang suppressed a yawn. Yesterday, Zhang Weiyu had been pestering her like a madman, insisting on having a daughter. She was so angry that she punched him for a while.
Zhang Hongmei found it somewhat amusing; her third son was far too unrestrained. She would have Zhang Shouyi speak to him privately when they returned.
Let the four of them take a nap at noon, and then they have to entertain their colleagues in the evening. This is no easy task.
Time passed peacefully, and the young couple's relationship grew closer, which put Zhang Hongmei at ease.
These are two people who are going to live together for a lifetime, so of course, love is essential. I don't want my son's family life to be bland and uneventful. I hope it will be flavorful and exciting.
It was December when Zhang Hongmei received a call from Huang Meihua informing her that Daniel's wedding date was set for May 8th.
"Godmother, don't worry, I will definitely find a way to go back. I'll start preparing now."
"Yes, we all hope you can come back, but if it's really not possible, don't force it."
“I know. If all else fails, a state visit will suffice. If Zhang Shouyi can’t go, let Liu Jingze go, and I can go with him.”
"Okay, you can arrange it yourself. Hongmei, how about we have Annie figure out how to send you invitations? That would be much simpler, wouldn't it?"
"Hmm, I don't know yet. I have to ask Zhang Shouyi what he thinks. Maybe he wants to go too."
"Okay, I'll definitely get Xiao Wu and the other two to come over. I miss them."
"Okay, definitely, don't worry, the three of them will definitely go."
That night, Zhang Shouyi held his wife contentedly, feeling as if he couldn't get enough of her.
“Brother Zhang, my godmother called today. Daniel’s wedding is set for May 8th. I’m going.”
"Okay, I'll arrange it."
"My godmother said today that she should ask Annie to find a way to send us an invitation."
Zhang Shouyi gently stroked his wife's smooth and soft back. "No need. They've already sent out several invitations, but I haven't decided yet. Next year is a crucial year for Zhenye and Weiyu."
"Brother Zhang, if it really doesn't work, you can just send someone over. Xiao Wu and I can go together." Zhang Hongmei didn't dare suggest sending Liu Jingze, that petty guy.
"Okay, how about we let Song Zigan go?"
"I have no objection, anyone is fine with me. It's just that we're using each other's names, and we'll be separated at the airport. I don't want to be tied up in a hotel. I'll have Daniel pick me up then."
"Hehe, it seems you've thought it all through. Let me make the arrangements. It'll be either Song Zigan or Liu Jingze. I trust those two the most, since they wouldn't have any ill intentions towards you."
"Okay, either of them is fine. I'll be in the US on the 6th and won't be back until after the 10th."
"Okay, I'll follow the schedule."
The next day at the dinner table, Zhang Hongmei mentioned Daniel's wedding date.
Zhang Zhenye smiled and said, "Mom, you're getting excited now."
"Yes, it's been 21 years since I left there. Being able to go back and visit again will leave me with no regrets."
"Mom, the happiest person when you go back is Uncle Zhao Haozheng."
He's incredibly resentful now, but he's gotten smarter and has trained over a dozen subordinates. Zhang Weiyu chuckled.
"Mom, we've started preparing gifts. Could you please take them over? There's also one for my sister. I wonder when she'll find us a husband. If she does, you have to make sure you keep a close eye on him; just anyone won't do." Gu Yaozu put down his chopsticks and said solemnly to his mother.
Zhang Zhenye's eyes flickered. Neither he nor Wei Yu could see through Annie's heart, but he vaguely sensed that Annie liked Wei Yu.
Zhang Hongmei nodded, "Of course, my daughter must be the most outstanding man to be worthy of her."
Zhang Shouyi laughed when he heard his wife's words; she had such strong self-confidence.
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