Before going to bed, Mrs. He deliberately took out the gold ring that He Tingchuan had bought to show off: "Look, who says having a son is useless? Our third son is just fine. He's filial, sensible, and even knows to buy me a gold ring. He's much better than some old men."
Mr. He, who was being dragged down, was speechless.
"This style looks elegant and fits my hand perfectly. I never thought I would wear a gold ring in my life. I didn't even have one when I got married. Men are just not as good as sons."
Mr. He, who was being subtly criticized: "..."
The next day, He's father called He Tingchuan out, but the father and son had disappeared. He's mother thought they had gone to play chess, so she had Xiao Niangao and He Zizhen search the courtyard but couldn't find them.
The father and son didn't show up until almost dinnertime.
Mrs. He complained that it was almost Chinese New Year tomorrow, and she still didn't know how to help with the spring cleaning. All she did was run off. She insisted that everyone should stay home tomorrow.
Mr. He didn't say anything. Before she went to sleep, he slipped a box under Mrs. He's pillow.
Curious, Mrs. He lifted the pillow and saw a jewelry box lying underneath. It was the same box from the gold shop they had bought it from yesterday. Just by looking at the size of the box, she knew what it was.
Mrs. He raised an eyebrow: "Am I seeing things?"
Mr. He blushed with embarrassment: “It’s not what you want. You have to wear it even if you don’t like it. How old are you? Why are you comparing yourself to the younger generation? Do you think I would mistreat you?”
He's mother told him to stop complaining, and then happily opened the box to find a large gold bracelet inside.
It's an elastic style, which is suitable for Mrs. He's age. It's not too tight on her wrist and is easy to wear.
Even though she already had a large gold bracelet, Mrs. He still liked it very much: "Thank you, I like it very much. Why did you think of buying me a gold bracelet?"
"Your son bought you a ring, so I have to buy you a gold bracelet." Mr. He held up the newspaper to hide his unease, but seeing Mrs. He's happy face, his gaze softened.
We've been married for so long, if she likes it, just buy it!
It's not like I can't afford it.
He was busy serving the country when he was young, and now he should spend more time with his wife and be nicer to his mother.
How many more years can we spend together in this lifetime?
Yun Jin was curious about where He Tingchuan and his father had gone. When He Tingchuan took out a gold necklace and put it on her, Yun Jin realized what He Tingchuan had been doing: "Dad bought a gold bracelet, and I saw that I still had money left, so I borrowed money to buy a gold necklace."
Yun Jin was delighted with the surprise He Tingchuan had prepared, admiring it for a long time before hugging and kissing him passionately. Only after Xiao Niangao came out of the bath did the two return to normal.
Little Rice Cake asked, "Mom and Dad, did you kiss just now?"
Yun Jin: "..."
He Tingchuan asked curiously, "How did you know?"
Little Rice Cake, acting like a little adult, cleverly said, "Daddy, when you pursed your lips, it was like when you and Mommy kissed, you savored the moment. Just like when I eat something delicious, I savor the moment too. Of course I know that!"
Yun Jin looked over in surprise, and tsk tsk tsk, this kid is still savoring it. It was just a kiss, but he really loves it!
He Tingchuan, who was pursing his lips, was speechless.
Little Rice Cake chuckled: "Dad, don't be embarrassed. Grandma said that you kiss Mom because you like her. It's a sign that you two have a good relationship. You can kiss her without worry. You don't need to hide it from me. I won't laugh at you!"
Yun Jin was at a loss for words.
He Tingchuan was stunned. His daughter was indeed clever and not easily fooled.
It made him, as the father, lose face!
Seeing the necklace around Yun Jin's neck, Xiao Niangao exclaimed, "It's so pretty! Did Daddy buy it? Daddy has such good taste! It looks great on Mommy!"
He Tingchuan smiled smugly.
Yun Jin smiled and nodded: "When you grow up, Dad will buy it for you."
Little Rice Cake nodded with a smile: "When I grow up, I'll buy one for Mom and one for Dad too!"
Little Rice Cake's love potion is free; anyone who comes can drink it, and it's guaranteed to leave them completely dazed and wanting to pour their heart out to her.
He Tingchuan felt guilty for not buying his daughter a gold necklace. He murmured to Yun Jin at night, "I feel sorry for my daughter. She wanted to buy me a gold belt, but I didn't buy her a necklace."
Yun Jin was both amused and exasperated: "Buying it for your daughter's mother is the same. Besides, how old is she? A gold lock is enough. If you keep doing this, I won't play with you anymore. You don't even take your work seriously."
Despite being disliked, He Tingchuan proved with his abilities how terrifying he can be when he gets serious.
Yun Jin thought to herself that she shouldn't have been so sharp-tongued.
If you're not going to take it seriously, then you're not going to take it seriously.
When he takes it seriously, she loses!
This year, everyone spent the Lunar New Year at Aunt He's house.
He Ziqian also stayed at home for a few days. During this meeting, He Tingchuan gave He Ziqian a lot of lectures, took him out to shovel snow, and took the opportunity to teach He Ziqian a lesson, which made him have to keep his tail between his legs when he saw He Tingchuan.
Yun Jin didn't say anything; that was a matter between the uncle and nephew.
This year was similar to previous years, except that Little Rice Cake has grown a year older, has become even sweeter, and received many red envelopes. He calls everyone "Grandpa" and "Grandma" so sweetly that everyone is overjoyed and begs for more red envelopes.
Time flies after the New Year, and He Tingchuan's holiday is over and he has to go back.
Yun Jin was used to parting ways, but she still felt reluctant to see him leave.
The couple hugged for a while, then watched He Tingchuan board the train and leave. Yun Jin and Xiao Niangao waved goodbye.
As soon as the train left, Xiao Niangao hugged Yun Jin and cried very sadly: "Dad, wait for us, we'll come to see you during the summer vacation."
After He Tingchuan left, Yun Jin composed herself and looked at the sullen man and dog sitting on the sofa. Yun Jin said, "Nian Gao, do you want to go to the bank with Mom?"
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