"Grandpa Xu, Grandma Feng, I'm here!" Huo Jinning greeted loudly as soon as she entered the door.
"Oh, Brother Zhou, Xiao Ran, you're here too. What a coincidence!"
Huo Jinning was surprised to find Zhou Haoran and Xu Xiaoran also in the courtyard, and quickly greeted them.
"Sister-in-law, I knew it was you coming, otherwise Brother Nian wouldn't have been in such a hurry to have my grandfather prepare the meal," Xu Xiaoran said with a smile despite her bare face.
"I think you're implying that I'm a foodie." Huo Jinning blinked her big eyes and looked at Xu Xiaoran mischievously.
"Haha, that's not what I meant at all." Xu Xiaoran quickly waved her hand with a smile, indicating that she didn't mean that.
Actually, she originally wanted to express Fu Qinian's good intentions towards Huo Jinning, but she didn't expect Huo Jinning to misunderstand her words.
Fu Qinian and Zhou Haoran simply nodded to each other as a greeting.
However, Zhou Haoran was a little confused. He really couldn't understand why Xu Xiaoran would call Huo Jinning "sister-in-law".
Could this man be Huo Jinning's boyfriend?
But I've never heard Anan mention it.
Despite his doubts, Zhou Haoran refrained from asking further questions out of politeness.
Fu Qinian and Zhou Haoran simply watched quietly as Huo Jinning and Xu Xiaoran chatted and laughed.
"Little New Year, Ningning's here! Don't just stand there chatting, the food is all ready. You two can eat and chat at the same time. The dumplings your Grandpa Xu made will be ready soon." Grandma Feng said gently as she came out of the kitchen.
"Yes, Grandma Feng!" Huo Jinning and Fu Qinian responded in unison.
The four of them had barely sat down when Grandpa Xu brought out the cooked dumplings.
The six people sat together, enjoying this cozy dinner with laughter and joy.
"Xiao Ran, I haven't had a chance to ask you yet, how did you and Brother Zhou get married so suddenly?"
Ever since Huo Jinning's chance encounter with Xu Xiaoran at the hospital, he had been filled with curiosity about her current situation.
Having finally met, they naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity and wanted to find out more.
"Nothing special! It's just... I'm pregnant." Xu Xiaoran blushed and explained to Huo Jinning somewhat shyly.
"Oh, and then?" Huo Jinning still looked blank, not understanding what this had to do with marriage.
In the original book, Xu Xiaoran was also pregnant, but she did not end up with Zhou Haoran.
"After Haoran heard the news, he felt that the two of us could try to walk together and welcome the arrival of a new life. So, we went and got our marriage certificate without really thinking about it."
Xu Xiaoran herself couldn't explain how all of this happened; it felt like a dream.
Looking at the radiant Xu Xiaoran before him, Huo Jinning felt happy for her as well.
"I believe you will be happy!"
Xu Xiaoran nodded, her eyes filled with anticipation for the future.
She knew that the road ahead was long and there were many challenges to face.
But with Zhou Haoran by her side, she believed everything would become better.
[This isn't right!]
[Could it be because I told Brother Zhou that Xiao Ran had a crush on him, and that's how they got together?]
[However, in the original book, Brother Zhou also contacted Xiao Ran, but in the end, Xiao Ran still had an abortion and left Beijing.]
[Why is this different too?]
[Did I read a fake book?]
[I don't want to think about it anymore. Things are fine as they are.]
Huo Jinning shook her head inwardly.
Fu Qinian, standing to the side, became unusually serious. He began to carefully observe everyone else present, trying to discern from their expressions and demeanor whether anyone could hear Huo Jinning's thoughts as well as he could, but he did not seem to find anything unusual.
Only then did he feel a little relieved.
After all, if anyone else could hear Huo Jinning's thoughts, she would face enormous danger.
However, this question has been troubling Fu Qinian, making him very puzzled: why is he the only one who can hear Huo Jinning's thoughts?
He racked his brains but could not find the answer.
At this moment, Fu Qinian gazed at Huo Jinning, his heart filled with countless emotions.
He realized that many of the changes seemed to be related to her, and he was no exception.
At this moment, Huo Jinning suddenly asked, "When do you plan to hold your wedding?"
Xu Xiaoran replied with a happy smile, "The 10th of next month."
Huo Jinning exclaimed in surprise, "So fast! There are only a few days left!"
Xu Xiaoran gently stroked her still-flat belly and explained with a smile, "Yes, it's perfect to have the wedding while my belly isn't too noticeable yet."
Huo Jinning nodded, indicating her understanding.
After the meal, the group sat around the table and began to savor the fragrant tea.
However, Huo Jinning's gaze unconsciously fell on Zhou Haoran, and she noticed that Zhou Haoran was carefully pouring Xu Xiaoran a glass of water.
When Xu Xiaoran took the glass of water, a fleeting glint of light flashed in her eyes. Though it vanished in an instant, Huo Jinning keenly noticed it.
From her gentle and contented expression, Huo Jinning could clearly feel the happiness radiating from the depths of her heart.
At this moment, Huo Jinning couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
She realized that love doesn't necessarily require grand vows and romantic gestures. Sometimes, a simple act or a small act of care is enough to make the other person feel incredibly happy.
Watching this heartwarming scene unfold before her, she sincerely wished that Xu Xiaoran and Zhou Haoran could always maintain this sweetness and beauty, and walk together through every stage of life. Perhaps, this is the truest and most touching form of love!
Seeing them showing affection makes me want to fall in love!
When will it be my turn for a sweet romance?!
Upon hearing Huo Jinning's words, Fu Qinian felt a surge of tension.
He didn't know why he was nervous, but the thought that Huo Jinning might have a boyfriend she would spend every day with made him feel uneasy.
He imagined that man would be by Huo Jinning's side, sharing every little detail of her life and seeing many different sides of her.
This thought aroused jealousy and unease in Fu Qinian, as if an invisible force was devouring his heart.
However, in reality, Huo Jinning was only talking about it and had no real intention of finding a boyfriend.
But Fu Qinian was lost in his own thoughts and couldn't pull himself out.
He began to realize that his feelings for Huo Jinning were no longer simple, and that these feelings were gradually taking over his heart.
It was only at this moment that he realized that perhaps he had fallen in love with Huo Jinning without even knowing when it started.
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