At the main table, Gong Chengjun clinked glasses with the elders twice. After three rounds of drinks, he picked up his glass and went to the next table to toast his peers from the Lu and Zhou families. He and Zhou Huaiyou even drank three glasses in a row.
After he came back and sat down, Gong Wantang served him the cooled soup, "Brother, drink some soup and relax."
"No problem."
Gong Chengjun usually drinks, but mostly red wine. He doesn't often drink such spicy white wine. However, he was very happy today, so he had a few drinks with his elders and peers.
"Cheng Jun, eat some vegetables to fill your stomach. White wine is too spicy and will hurt your stomach if you drink it."
Madam Han picked up some food for him, including a light and delicious egg roll. "I just heard from your Aunt Lu that this was made by Linglong. This child is a good cook. The whole table of dishes is delicious. You should try some too."
"Auntie, you eat too."
Gong Chengjun was slightly tipsy at this time, but his mind was clear and the etiquette and moral conduct engraved in his bones were still in place.
Seeing that her uncle had drunk a little too much, Gong Linglong got up and went to the kitchen to pour him a glass of space well water. The temperature was slightly cool and refreshing, just enough to sober up his slightly drunk head.
Gong Chengjun saw her pouring water and said with a smile, "Linglong, uncle is fine, he's not drunk yet, go eat quickly."
"Uncle, drink some water to wash away the smell of alcohol."
Gong Linglong knew that he was not drunk, but was afraid that he would drink too much liquor at once and hurt his stomach, so she asked him to drink some water to slow down.
Seeing his niece's filial piety, Gong Chengjun picked up the water cup and drank it in one gulp, his eyes warm, "Hurry up and eat. You have three big eaters, so eat more and don't let them starve."
"Okay, take your time eating."
Gong Linglong smiled and took away the water cup. Seeing that the three old men all had braised pork in their bowls, she asked them with a smile: "Grandpa, Grandpa, Grandpa Han, is the braised pork delicious?"
"It's delicious." The three old men said in unison.
They are old and their teeth are not very good. Today's braised pork is steamed to the perfect softness and tastes especially good. They are already eating the second piece.
Her specialty dishes were the most popular. All the food at other tables had already been divided up, especially the table of young people. They had used up all the remaining pickled vegetable soup to soak their rice.
The wedding reception ended in a lively atmosphere. After everyone at each table had finished eating, Zhou Lanqin immediately organized the collection of dishes and cleaning.
The elder guests moved to the sofa in the living room, and Yu Peirong arranged to make tea for them. The young people gathered together to chat about their topics, while the children went to the small yard in front to play paper bag games.
While they were happily gathered together, a murder occurred in the detention center.
It was just dinner time. The police officer in charge of delivering meals went to each cell one by one. When he arrived at Xue Haihui's cell, he found him lying on the ground, lifeless, his body already stiff and cold.
The detention center immediately notified the doctor to come over, and after examination, it was determined that he did not commit suicide, but died from a sudden cerebral hemorrhage and did not receive timely treatment.
He died, and the detention center immediately notified Yao Meiting.
Yao Meiting was in the hospital with her children. She was in a very bad mental state. After receiving the call, she fainted again on the spot.
In the end, it was Xue Weimin who came forward again, went to the detention center to claim the body, and handled the subsequent procedures.
"Sister-in-law, let me tell you something."
Jiang Yun had something to do in the evening, so she left after dinner. Lu Jingyang drove her there and came back to the Public Security Bureau to get some things. He heard from a colleague that Xue Haihui had died of a cerebral hemorrhage, and immediately came to tell Gong Linglong.
Xue Haihui died, but Gong Linglong was not too surprised. He had been highly focused during this period, and the poison he had administered earlier was constantly stimulating him, and it was almost time for the poison to take effect.
This was good news for the Gong family. Gong Linglong immediately went over to her mother and uncle and whispered the good news to them.
After listening to this, the two of them didn't react much. Gong Chengjun nodded, didn't tell anyone else about it, and continued to talk about the previous topic with his elders and peers.
"Linglong, how many days of vacation do you have this time?"
Lu Nanzheng had been helping with the housework, and now that he was free, he took the initiative to come over and talk to his daughter-in-law.
"Dad, we have half a month's vacation, but the round trip takes five days. We went to Kyoto early to handle other things, which delayed us for a few days. We still have four days of vacation left."
Lu Nanzheng nodded, thinking that her due date was at the end of this year or early next year, and asked: "Linglong, I haven't had the chance to ask you before, are you planning to give birth in Seoul, or return to Beijing to wait for the birth?"
"This matter hasn't been finalized yet. My grandparents, my maternal grandparents, and my mom all told me to return to Beijing to give birth. The medical resources here are better. I'm afraid it will be difficult to have a natural birth with my third child. If I have to have a caesarean section, Kyoto might be better."
Lu Nanzheng thought so too. "The medical conditions in Kyoto are indeed better. We are all in Kyoto, so we can come and help you in time if anything happens. We can also arrange your delivery in advance."
This matter had not yet been completely finalized. Gong Linglong smiled and said, "Dad, let me wait and see how the children develop. If they are too heavy, I will arrange my work in advance and take some more vacation time. I will come to Kyoto early to prepare for the birth."
"Okay, it's been tough being pregnant with three. Take care of yourself and don't work too hard."
Ever since Lu Nanzheng read the newspaper praising her, he asked someone to inquire about her. She is indeed outstanding in all aspects and has great room for promotion in the future.
Gong Linglong smiled in response to the elders' concern, and took the initiative to invite them: "Dad, I heard from Grandma that you are usually very busy, often traveling to other cities for business meetings and guidance. If you come to Seoul, please call me in advance and I will pick you up. You can also stay in the military family compound for a few days."
"good."
Lu Nanzheng also wanted to ease the relationship with his sons, but both brothers were cold and indifferent. The two daughters-in-law were more lively and cheerful, and accepted her kindness with a smile.
Gong Linglong took out a pen and paper, exchanged contact information and addresses with him, and chatted briefly about some work matters.
While the two of them were talking, Lu Jingchuan stood by and listened without interrupting. Seeing that his wife was chatting happily with his father, the knot in his heart unknowingly melted away a little.
Old Master Lu glanced at them, his heart deeply touched. He said to Gong Wantang beside him, "Wantang, Linglong is truly a rare and good child. Thank you for sending such an outstanding child to our family. It is truly a blessing for Jingchuan to marry her."
Gong Wantang glanced at her daughter and instantly understood the old man's intentions. She smiled slightly and said, "Uncle, although my father-in-law and mother-in-law are divorced, they are still Jingchuan's parents and Linglong's parents-in-law. They are a family by blood. The two elders like to pamper her, and it is her duty to respect and be filial to them."
"A virtuous wife brings prosperity to three generations of a family. With the support of Linglong, our virtuous wife, we in Jingchuan will surely have a bright future."
Old Master Lu could foresee the future. His three granddaughters-in-law would be outstanding and excellent, and would all be role models of good wives. With their full support for the Lu family's sons, the Lu family would be able to prosper for a long time.
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