Yan Xiluo had a feeling that something was wrong. It seemed like someone was watching her from behind. She subconsciously turned around and found her grandparents, parents and other family members leaning against the kitchen door.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, what's going on?"
Yan Xiluo looked puzzled, still holding a spatula in her hand.
“Look, even the way my darling daughter holds the spatula is so elegant.”
Before Yan Youting could answer Yan Xiluo, he continued to sigh.
“My dear daughter, we heard the maids humming a nice tune while you were cooking, and we couldn’t resist listening to it too, so we came here without thinking.”
Li Shuwen spoke with a smile, her eyes full of joy; her precious daughter was shining brightly.
She doesn't care if it's a mother's bias or not; in her heart, her precious daughter is the best.
"Mom and Dad, Grandpa and Grandma, please go and sit down, you'll have to wait a while."
"By the way, Ah Yan is coming over for dinner later, it wouldn't be good if no one was in the living room!"
Yan Xiluo took out her phone and glanced at it; Lan Jingyan was already on his way.
She knew that Yan Zhiguo and Liao Yufang would be very happy to hear this, as they would love for their grandson-in-law to visit their home more often.
"Really? My grandson-in-law is already on his way?"
Yan Zhiguo was like a child, with a beaming smile on his face.
"Yes, you should go to the living room and rest."
Yan Xiluo switched to "get rid of everyone" mode; the kitchen was a sacred place, and she was enough to be there.
His eyes and tone were full of doting affection.
"Alright, alright! We're leaving now!"
Liao Yufang quickly pulled her husband, son, and daughter-in-law along.
After they left, Yan Xiluo continued cooking.
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Mid-Autumn Festival
These past few days, because of the family reunion and engagement banquet for the Mid-Autumn Festival, Yan Xiluo has been staying at the Yan family home.
Today is Friday, and Yan Yinran finally came home from school.
"elder sister!"
As soon as Yan Yinran got home, she saw Yan Xiluo in the living room and happily strode towards her.
"Ranran is back. Sit down and rest."
Yan Xiluo smiled gently, looking elegant and graceful as she leaned back on the sofa.
Yan Yinran knew that a family reunion and engagement banquet would be held the next day for the Mid-Autumn Festival, so she deliberately did not go on a date with Leng Mingye today, but instead had her driver pick her up from school and take her home.
She wanted to spend more time with Yan Xiluo, since they didn't have many opportunities to spend time together to begin with, and they certainly didn't have much interaction during dance class.
After all, she wasn't the only student. When teaching, one must keep personal matters separate from work and not bring personal feelings into the classroom.
There won't be any overly intimate contact either.
She held back a lot at school so as not to cause trouble for Yan Xiluo, and finally managed to hold back until Friday after school.
"I deliberately left A-Ye out today, hehe."
"Sister Feifei said she's going to throw you a bachelor party tonight, but aren't you a couple right now?"
Yan Yinran didn't understand. Yan Xiluo had already found a partner, and this wasn't the day before her wedding, but just the day before her engagement banquet.
Is this a popular trend these days?
"Huh? Twins? I'm not pregnant."
Yan Xiluo was completely confused. She had only noticed the words "double body" and had completely overlooked the term "single party".
"No, it means you have a boyfriend or fiancé."
"That's what people say at our school: those who get out of being single become 'doubles' (people with partners)."
Yan Yinran explained, unaware that Yan Xiluo didn't know this word.
That makes sense, though, Yan Xiluo has been out of school for several years now, having already entered the workforce.
There are still significant differences between the campus and the outside world.
"Oh, I understand."
"Feifei loves a lively atmosphere. It's not really a singles party. It's just a gathering for everyone to have fun. Remember to bring your Aye."
Yan Xiluo smiled gently, her demeanor both languid and elegant; she was wearing a cheongsam today.
Even just lounging on the sofa like this exudes charm.
"Great, it's a rare weekend, perfect for relaxing."
"Sister, you have no idea, I practice dancing every day at school, Zun Du is so tired."
Yan Yinran snuggled up to Yan Xiluo, trying to find comfort.
"If Ranran knows what she wants and reaches that desired level, she will feel that all the hard work is worthwhile."
"Effort is never wasted, nor will it let you down."
Yan Xiluo indulgently let her lean on her, her voice soft.
She knew that Yan Yinran was a hard worker, and that more encouragement and praise would motivate her and she would soon be back to her full potential.
"Yes, yes! I just want to be like you someday, standing on the highest podium and holding the honor that belongs to me."
"By then, all of this will not have been in vain, and all my efforts will have been worthwhile!"
After Yan Yinran finished speaking, she made a gesture with her hand, as if to encourage herself.
"Sister, I have a gift for you tomorrow! But I have to give it to you tomorrow, not today."
Yan Yinran prepared an engagement gift for her with great care, as Yan Xiluo had given her many gifts before.
She felt embarrassed and didn't know how to reciprocate.
After all, her sister is not short of money; she has all kinds of designer jewelry, clothes, bags, and so on.
She values sincerity, so the gift she received was definitely prepared with care.
"oh?"
"Not today?"
Yan Xiluo looked at Yan Yinran, who had actually started to keep people in suspense.
This piqued his curiosity.
"Yes, yes, it has to be tomorrow. Tomorrow is your family reunion and engagement banquet."
"I'm sure many people will give you gifts. If I give you a gift today, won't I be empty-handed tomorrow?"
"I'll be outdone by them then! Hehe, so I'll give it to you tomorrow!"
Yan Yinran smiled mischievously, looking mysterious; she naturally had her own little scheme in mind.
Those who come to the banquet will surely bring gifts, so she carefully prepared one.
Naturally, we'll have to leave it for tomorrow.
"Alright, I'll give you gifts tomorrow too. But it has to be tomorrow, otherwise what will I give you in return?"
Yan Xiluo mimicked Yan Yinran's tone, deliberately arousing her curiosity.
"Wow, sister, you're so mean! You're making me hungry."
"Wrong, you were the one who tempted me first."
The two were bickering like children when Yan Youting came downstairs and witnessed this heartwarming scene.
Li Shuwen had just returned from the garden.
"Mom, you went to the garden again?"
Yan Xiluo looked in the direction he had returned from, which was the garden, and she couldn't help but start to worry about the flowers and plants.
"Luo Luo, what do you mean by 'again'?"
Lai Suk-man looked embarrassed; it seemed she'd been discovered again!
"Mom, Dad."
Yan Yinran greeted her parents softly, and Yan Youting and Li Shuwen responded with smiles.
"Mom, Grandpa and Grandma both said that you can't go to the garden anymore."
"You've killed so many precious flowers and plants. If your grandparents find out, they probably won't bring them back for you next time."
Yan Xiluo felt truly sorry for those precious flowers and plants at this moment, as several of them had recently been harmed.
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