"We can both." Feng Jianhong said hesitantly.
Zhong Jing also said, "Her mother and I are not picky."
"Yuxiu likes orange juice and grape juice. You can try them." After that, he poured a glass of orange juice for each of them. "Try the orange juice first, and then try the grape juice later. You have to try each juice to know which one you like."
Feng Jianhong and Zhong Jing looked at each other. Zhong Jing nodded, picked up the Italian cup and handed it to Feng Jianhong. He took another cup. After taking a few sips, the two nodded repeatedly.
Zhong Jing said, "It's very sweet, a little sour after drinking it, with a sweet and sour aftertaste."
"It's quite sweet, just like it has sugar in it; it's much sweeter than the oranges we eat at home." Feng Jianhong nodded in agreement.
People in the countryside don’t have extra money to buy fruit, but there are many fruit trees grown in the countryside. Due to different regions and soil types, the oranges grown there don’t taste as good as those in places with good geology.
"We have fruit at home every day. If you want some juice, ask Aunt Wang or Aunt Gong to squeeze it and send it over." After they finished drinking, Yan Rushan poured them each a glass of grape juice. He turned back to look at Yuxiu; seeing that her glass was empty, he asked, "Would you like to try something different?"
Zhong Yuxiu held the cup, her eyes narrowed slightly, and she handed it to him with a smile, "I want to drink pear juice."
"Drink less pear juice." Yan Rushan only gave her half a spoonful, about one-third of the cup. "Pears are cold in nature. Drink apple juice later."
"No." Zhong Yuxiu took the cup and shook her head repeatedly, "I don't like apple juice."
Squeezed apple juice is not as delicious as raw apple juice, and it always has a strange taste.
Yan Rushan didn't force it. "Okay, if you don't like it, don't eat it. We have plenty of other kinds of fruit juice at home."
Yuxiu pursed her lips and smiled sweetly. Bailian's eyes flashed across from her, with envy and greed in them. They were both women, so how could she have such a good life? She was switched to a wealthy family after birth, and even after going to the countryside, she was able to hook up with the son of a high-ranking official in the countryside.
Look at the indulgence of that man's sister-in-law. She must love him dearly on a daily basis. Otherwise, how could her complexion be so good? In the countryside, pregnant women working in the fields are common. Who wouldn't be sallow and thin, with a sallow complexion? Look at her sister-in-law's skin, so tender that it looks like water, white and rosy, and her beauty is so good that it makes people jealous.
"Sister, your family is so rich that you can eat as much fruit as you want. We can't even see these good things in the countryside. You must be lucky." Bai Lian flattered eagerly, and seemed to not care about Zhong Jiaquan's warning.
Zhong Jiaquan looked unhappy and glanced at her, not wanting to slap her in the face again and again.
Feng Jianhong understood what she meant and rolled her eyes at her. "Yuxiu's good life is earned by herself. It has nothing to do with us." She felt guilty and loved her daughter, so she was careful to please her. She would not be polite to her daughter-in-law.
Bai Lian smiled awkwardly and said, "Mother-in-law, look at what you said. We've found my sister. Now that she's successful, how can I not be filial to you and father-in-law in the future?"
Now not only Feng Jianhong's face changed, but Zhong Jing's face also looked unhappy; as a father-in-law, he couldn't say anything bad about his daughter-in-law, so he could only go to his son.
"Keep your wife under control. If she makes trouble again, send her back to the Bai family. Our Zhong family can't afford such a stubborn wife. We should end her relationship as soon as possible without any children."
"I know. Don't worry, I'll take good care of her." Zhong Jing glared at Bai Lian fiercely. Compared to his fair, cute, well-educated sister, Bai Lian was like a person stuck in the mud. "Shut your mouth! If you dare to say another word in front of your sister, I will punish you without Dad telling me."
The smile froze on her face, and Bai Lian closed her mouth in disappointment. No matter how upset or unconvinced she was, she didn't dare to say anything.
Zhong Yuxiu glanced at Zhong Jing twice more. This brother was not as honest as he appeared to be! Of course, this sister-in-law was really a hard-headed person. She had no intention of helping and speaking for him. She wanted to reach out to him before she even acknowledged her relationship with him.
"Brother Zhong, you can try it too. If you like it, let Aunt Wang squeeze more." Yan Rushan broke the silence and personally served a glass to Zhong Jiaquan.
"Thank you, brother-in-law." As soon as he shouted, Zhong Jiaquan hurried to look at his parents and his sister who had not changed her tone. His hand that was reaching out to take the cup froze in mid-air. "I...I..."
Yan Rushan smiled lightly and put the cup in his hand, "It's okay."
Zhong Jiaquan felt relieved by her calm attitude. However, Zhong Jing and Feng Jianhong felt uneasy when they saw that Zhong Yuxiu neither refused nor responded.
"Yuxiu, don't mind it."
"It's okay." Zhong Yuxiu waved her hand lightly.
Feng Jianhong felt a little cold at this. She opened her mouth to say something, but Zhong Jing pulled her back, so she had to give up.
Sitting together with the Zhong family, they spoke from time to time, and the atmosphere was a little more solemn than before; when Mr. Yan returned home, this was the scene he saw, and it was not a very harmonious gathering.
"Grandpa is back." Zhan Yan smiled and tried to stand up, but Yan Rushan held her shoulder and said, "Don't move. Grandpa is back. Wash your hands first and wait for Aunt Gong to come back before eating. We have guests at home today, so it will definitely be more lively than usual."
Old Master Yan was dressed in military uniform, his hair was mostly white, and he looked even more energetic than Zhong Jing.
Zhong Jing and Feng Jianhong hurriedly stood up and said, "Hello, Chief. Sorry to bother you."
"Hello, Chief." When Zhong Jiaquan saw his parents stand up, he also stood up suddenly and greeted them nervously.
Bai Lian was stunned by the aura emanating from Old Master Yan. Even when Old Master Yan sat down on the independent table, she was unable to come back to her senses and say hello.
Feng Jianhong glanced at her with dissatisfaction and said nothing more.
Zhong Jiaquan once again discovered that although his wife and sister were both women, the difference between them was too great; looking at his sister's frank smile, confident and happy look, and then looking at his wife... it was hard to describe.
"No need to be so polite." Waving his hand, Old Master Yan straightened his back and asked, "Dashan, are they your friends?"
Yan Rushan smiled and shook his head. "Grandpa, these two are Yuxiu's biological parents, Zhong Jing and Feng Jianhong. Next to them are Yuxiu's brother and sister-in-law, Zhong Jiaquan and Bai Lian. They came to Shangjing specifically, and Yuxiu invited them over for a chat."
"Is that so! Then we are in-laws. Sit down and don't be so formal. When family members get together, nothing else matters." Old Master Yan had a scale in his heart. He weighed things back and forth and spoke gently but with dignity.
Zhong Yuxiu smiled softly, "Grandpa, I'll keep them for dinner and then have Rushan take them to a hotel. I'm not feeling well right now and can't take them out for a walk. I want someone to take them around Shangjing to make their trip worthwhile."
"Who should we let take them? Outsiders won't be as dedicated as our own family." Old Master Yan's attitude towards Yuxiu was more amiable, and he tried his best to restrain his imposing manner. "Let Dashan take them. Dashan grew up in Shangjing and is very familiar with it. I won't be using the car tomorrow, so let Dashan drive my in-laws there. It's more convenient with a car, and we'll have more fun."
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