When Ye Lan cried, Xiao Bao in Chen Ji's arms also started to cry. Children are actually very good at reading adults' expressions.
Chen Ji picked her up and let her rest her little head on his shoulder, so she wouldn't look in his direction.
"Mom, we're family, no need for thanks."
Xu Ruantang squeezed Ye Lan's hand back and comforted her.
She turned and looked at Chen Ji, feeling a little embarrassed.
Saying "we're family" was just to make Ye Lan happy. Unlike Chen Ji, who had a penchant for performing and would feel guilty if asked to lie.
“Yes! Dad, Mom, please sit down. I’ll go pour some tea and we can chat slowly.” Tang Wan came over to smooth things over.
Cheng Dan felt awkward standing there, ignored.
Jia Shuling stepped forward, took her hand, and sat down on the sofa.
She turned to look at the middle-aged man with a dark expression, her eyes darting around as she said sarcastically, "Brother, your third brother brought you a daughter-in-law back, why do you look so unhappy?"
With Chen Lin around, this meal is bound to be unpleasant.
The relationship between Chen Lin and Chen Ji was extremely bad; every time they met, they would have a big argument and part on bad terms.
The head of the family doesn't acknowledge this daughter-in-law, so she wants to see how this country girl can still cause trouble!
As expected, upon hearing this, Chen Lin's face immediately darkened. Without even glancing at Xu Ruantang, he said to Chen Ji in a deep voice, "Come with me!"
After saying that, he added, "What kind of image does a grown man have, carrying a child around all day?"
He was describing the scene he saw when he entered the living room.
Xu Ruantang never expected that Chen Jidou could be described as such a terrible person.
Chen Lin didn't want to acknowledge Xu Ruantang as his daughter-in-law; he wanted Chen Ji to divorce her. Anyway, now that Chen Ji was better, marrying Cheng Dan wouldn't be a problem.
How could a family like theirs bring home a rural woman who can't even read a single word?!
What good would that do for Chen Ji? What good would it do for the Chen family? It would only make them a laughing stock.
If Chen Ji had any sense, he wouldn't have given up such a good wife as Cheng Dan and willingly chosen to live with a rural woman.
"Old Chen, our son just got back, shall we..."
"Mom is cooking in the kitchen, aren't you going to help?" Before Ye Lan could finish her sentence, Chen Lin interrupted her, his brows furrowed so deeply they could trap a fly.
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Chen Ji's expression turned sour.
Chen Zheng stepped forward to block him and said to Chen Lin, "Dad, Mom is right. Third Brother just got back. We can talk about it later. Dinner is about to start. Grandma is in a good mood today and cooked a big feast herself."
Chen Lin's expression softened somewhat when his eldest son spoke.
Chen Zheng is much more reassuring than Chen Ji. His marriage to Tang Wan is a perfect match, befitting the Chen family's reputation.
Tang Wan smiled and said, "Yes! It's not easy for our family to have a meal together, I'll go help Grandma."
The old lady wouldn't let her help at all, but it was clearly not the right time to say those things.
Tang Wan didn't go straight into the kitchen, but instead said to Cheng Dan, "Dr. Cheng, aren't you going home? I think I just saw your mother looking for you."
Tang Wan's tone was always gentle, making it impossible to detect any aggression, but it was too blunt, which made Cheng Dan feel a tightness in her chest.
Xu Ruantang finally understood why Chen Ji had so many family members and why he said he couldn't take care of Xiaobao anymore.
Chen Lin's hostility towards her stemmed entirely from Chen Ji; she even began to doubt whether Chen Ji was her biological son.
His own father ignored his injury and instead berated him. What heinous crime has Chen Ji committed?
She even started to feel sorry for Chen Ji.
What kind of father is this?
Xu Ruantang stole a glance at Chen Ji, wondering if he would lose his temper. If a fight broke out, should she run, or should she run?
As if sensing her gaze, Chen Ji stretched out his long arm and accurately found her hand, holding it in his palm.
Xu Ruantang froze.
What's wrong with me?
This part wasn't included in her performance fee; it's a separate price this time!
The man had large palms and rough fingertips.
Xu Ruantang couldn't help but smile.
She doesn't seem to be at a disadvantage; she's actually quite easy to touch...
The old lady stood at the kitchen doorway, taking in the whole scene, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
In the past, when Chen Lin reprimanded him like this, Chen Ji would have turned around and left long ago! Today, however, he was completely calm and collected, and the young couple were even subtly flirting!
"What are you all doing?! A whole family like yours, are you expecting an old woman like me to cook for you? Come in and get the food, eat!"
The old lady yelled, and Chen Lin fell silent.
Everyone silently went in and out of the kitchen, some wiping tables, some serving dishes, and some serving rice.
The old lady pulled Xu Ruantang toward the head seat. She was still a little embarrassed when Chen Ji, holding Xiaobao, sat down next to her and pulled out a chair for her to sit in.
"Mom, come sit down." Chen Ji turned and called to Ye Lan, who responded with a loving mother's smile.
"Okay, come here, let Mom hug you, little one."
Last night, Xiao Bao slept with Ye Lan and surprisingly didn't cry at all. He even smiled happily at Ye Lan.
It's probably Ye Lan's gentle temperament that makes children feel at ease.
Jia Shuling wanted to say something more, but with her mother-in-law present, she didn't dare to be too presumptuous.
Everyone else is easy to talk to, but her mother-in-law is not someone to be trifled with and is not to be trifled with, so Jia Shuling doesn't dare to mess with her.
She pulled Cheng Dan quietly to her seat, placing them directly opposite Chen Ji.
It was supposed to be a family dinner, but Cheng Dan just wouldn't leave. Even after Tang Wan said those things, she pretended not to understand and shamelessly said, "My parents know I'm at Uncle Chen's house."
With so many people crammed together, Tang Wan and Chen Zheng had nowhere to sit after serving the dishes.
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