Regardless, Jiang Lei was the grandson-in-law of the old house. After sitting at his aunt's house for a while, he took his children and wife to visit his parents-in-law at the old house.
The same applies to Mr. and Mrs. Jiang; they must not be impolite.
Carrying large and small bags of gifts, they went to the old house, where another round of pleasantries and lively conversation ensued.
We had lunch at the old house. Wu Erlang and his wife don't have any grandchildren yet, so grandchildren are a rare treat.
I held on to her the whole time, I couldn't bear to let go.
Seeing this, everyone teased Xiao Shi, saying it was time to settle down and get married soon.
Poor little Shi, being a pure-hearted boy, couldn't stand the teasing from the elders. He took his rice bowl and hid at the children's table.
As it turns out, Wenhao and Wenyu are no pushovers.
They were singing in unison, saying they wanted to be the "bed-pressing boy" for their uncle. How much red envelope was their uncle going to give them?
Juanjuan stared wide-eyed at her two cousins.
Her cousins are so amazing, she learned a lot!
So, she timidly asked her uncle, "If I can be the bed-pressing maiden, how much of a red envelope can I give you?"
Xiao Shi was completely numb; he couldn't even sit at the children's table anymore!
Haha~
Among the elders, Grandpa Wu laughed the loudest.
As people get older, they cherish their descendants and the joy of having many children and grandchildren.
Old Mrs. Zhou, along with her daughters-in-law, went to prepare a feast, and also some snacks for the children: fried pastries, cat's ear-shaped pastries...
Although it's a hassle, homemade food is clean and hygienic, and the children can eat it with peace of mind.
Lunch included chicken, duck, fish, and meat; there were many people, and the two large tables and one small table were all full.
Fine wine and delicious food, friends and family gathered together, creating a lively scene comparable to the Chinese New Year.
Jiang Yue was also very happy and, unusually, joined in with the others, sharing a drink or two.
"This is... osmanthus wine?"
The wine has a cool, crisp aroma, but leaves a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth after swallowing.
"Yes, the osmanthus flowers are blooming profusely this year. Knowing that you love to drink, your parents picked the osmanthus flowers early and asked Da Shi and Xiao Shi to buy yeast and jars in town. This batch of wine has the most authentic flavor."
"Today, we are fortunate to have our third sister-in-law's blessing, otherwise our parents would not have been willing to open this jar of osmanthus wine."
"Hey everyone, can you smell something sour?"
Haha~
Everyone burst into laughter, refilled their glasses, and raised their glasses in a toast.
The little ones at the table followed suit, asking for small wine glasses. The adults poured ordinary warm water into the wine pot and let the children play house.
After everyone finished eating, the men continued drinking, while the women moved to the courtyard to chat, taking the children with them.
The topic kept revolving around Xiao Shi.
As they talked, Mr. and Mrs. Jiang couldn't help but glance at Xiao Shi a few more times.
I'd only met him a few times before, and I always thought he was just a child.
Now, he looks quite old, has a decent appearance, and has a proper job.
Their family traditions are beyond question; the couple's example speaks for itself.
Jiang Yue was about to ask her sister-in-law if she had any suitable candidates to recommend when she suddenly saw her sister-in-law's appraising expression. She immediately realized that she didn't need to ask; her sister-in-law was already giving her opinion.
But I wonder which suitor my sister-in-law is truly interested in?
Children and grandchildren have their own blessings; everything depends on fate.
When it came to questions about her son, Mrs. Zhou was always forthcoming with her knowledge, fearing that her son might not find a good wife.
Now that her future in-laws have asked about her son, she's starting to feel a little tempted.
The son-in-law's sister seems to be around the same age.
At this moment, Xiaoyu was whispering to her cousin Yaoyao.
The two sisters adored each other when they were little, and their bond only grew stronger as they grew up.
Yao Yao asked her cousin to stay at her house for a few more days. She wanted to introduce her cousin to her good friend Xiao Xue and also wanted to show her around the village.
The medicinal herb fields in Wujia Village are very extensive, and there are several swings, seesaws and other fun things next to the school playground.
In short, she had so many things to say and fun places she wanted to take her cousin with her.
The bond formed from childhood is naturally different.
Jiang Yu also enjoys playing with her little cousin, but she doesn't know how long her parents, brother, and sister-in-law will stay at her aunt's house.
Sigh, how melancholy~
"Come on, have some fruit. My grandpa grew these persimmons; they're really sweet."
Xiao Shi was instructed by his mother to serve fruit to the guests. He first placed a plate on the elders' table, and then took another plate to the children's table.
Inevitably, he saw his brother-in-law's sister, Xiaoyu.
However, he didn't dare to look any longer, as it wouldn't be right.
But at first glance, he felt that his brother-in-law's sister looked more like his aunt than his brother-in-law.
His third aunt was famously beautiful in their village, and even after all these years, he still thought she was beautiful.
So, this little girl, Xiaoyu, is also pretty.
"Brother, I want to eat sugarcane. My cousin Xiaoyu has never had any before. Could you cut one for us?"
Qingyao didn't think too much about it; she simply wanted to eat sugarcane.
So, it was only natural for her to act cute with the delivery guy, and as expected, he always obliged.
"Okay, wait a minute, I'm going to the field to cut some, I'll be right back~"
Xiao Shi nodded. When he heard his younger sister say that she and Xiao Yu wanted to eat it, and seeing the same expressions on the faces of his nephews and nieces, he agreed without saying a word.
Old Mrs. Zhou seemed to sense something and was happy that her grandson had such good judgment.
She could tell that the third son's wife's sister-in-law was interested in finding a match for Xiao Shi for her own daughter.
If it works out, our two families will become even closer!
It sounds wonderful!
However, she didn't say much; whether the children are meant to be together is up to them.
The little girl now has her own room, and she can't hide her joy.
Growing up, she always had limited space at home, moving around frequently until she finally settled into a tiny room that was cold in winter and hot in summer, with no windows and was dark and damp.
Now, her room is very big. Her father and grandfather made her a new bed, a new cabinet, and a new wooden box.
There's a restroom right outside, just like at my aunt's house, which is super convenient.
My parents said that whenever she comes back, she can sleep in this room and come home anytime.
As for the husband, he can go to his younger brother's new house and find any room to sleep in!
No need to squeeze anymore!
When a couple visits the wife's parents' home, if the wife has brothers, they cannot sleep in the same bed; they must sleep separately. The older generation says that if the daughter and son-in-law sleep together when the wife visits, it will bring bad luck to the husband's brothers—at best, many misfortunes; at worst...
She was happy; that was enough, truly enough, and she was content.
While Xiao Zhou was showing her daughter the house, her mother-in-law was also showing Xiao Shi's new house to her third daughter-in-law and the others.
There are three outer rooms and three inner rooms.
It's not only spacious, but also impressive.
Both the front and back yards have plenty of open space.
The walls are very high, making me feel very safe.
You can plant flowers or vegetables later on, either way is fine.
There are two osmanthus saplings in front of the house. They were planted not long ago, but their branches are clearly green and they have taken root and sprouted.
Osmanthus trees are planted in front of the door, their fragrance wafting towards you.
The Wu family didn't divide their property, but they always considered everything for their descendants...
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