inspire-indiana Chapter 319 I'm going to be a mother-in-law? How should I be a mother-in-law?
Chapter 319 I'm going to be a mother-in-law? How should I be a mother-in-law?
Chapter 319 I'm going to be a mother-in-law? How should I be a mother-in-law?
The moment Pengfei hung up the phone, he could no longer hold back his tears.
He didn't want others to see his vulnerable side, so he turned and hurriedly walked towards the backyard.
Tu Nan and Dong Zhe exchanged a glance, noticing Peng Fei's unusual behavior, and watched him walk towards the backyard.
Xiaoting noticed it too, and she stretched out her finger and gently pointed to the backyard.
Lin Dongzhe nodded knowingly, and the three of them dusted off the flour residue on their hands and walked together to the backyard.
Upon arriving at the backyard, they saw Pengfei squatting on the ground, his hands tightly wrapped around his head, sobbing softly.
The suppressed sobs were heartbreaking.
Lin Dongzhe and Tu Nan quickly squatted down beside him, gently putting their arms around his shoulders to offer him silent comfort.
They knew that what Pengfei needed at that moment was a space where he could freely release his emotions, as well as the company of his family and friends.
After a long while, Pengfei finally vented his emotions. He slowly raised his head and wiped away his tears haphazardly. "Brother, Xiaoting, Dongzhe, thank you."
Xiaoting quickly handed him some toilet paper. "Brother Pengfei, wipe your nose."
Tu Nan patted his younger brother's head. "Pengfei, the college entrance exam is in six months, and then you can go back to see your aunt and uncle. When you have the chance, you can bring your aunt and uncle back to Suzhou."
Pengfei nodded vigorously, wiped away his tears, and blew his nose. "Yes." At that moment, he secretly vowed to study hard, get into university, and live up to the expectations of his parents and his uncle and aunt.
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A table full of dishes, all the must-have dishes for the Spring Festival in Suzhou.
Bean sprouts, celery, braised carp, soy sauce duck, smoked fish, steamed pork with rice flour, glutinous rice balls, stir-fried shrimp, jellyfish head, shredded radish, poached chicken, and braised pork hock.
Zhuang Chaoying raised her glass. "This year marks the ninth year that our two families have known each other. I hope the children will have smooth studies and rise to higher positions, and that we will all have smooth work. I hope we can spend every Spring Festival together in the future."
When Lin Dongzhe heard Uncle Zhuang say that they would spend the Spring Festival together from now on, his eyes subconsciously glanced at Xiaoting.
If Xiaoting marries me, we can celebrate the New Year together in such a lively way forever.
Xiaoting's eyes also turned to Lin Dongzhe's direction. The two teenagers' gazes met for a moment before they quickly looked away.
Lin Wufeng raised his glass, his gaze sincere. "Teacher Zhuang, Sister Ling, so many people in the factory envy Song Ying and me for being your neighbors. Thank you for taking care of Dongzhe. Happy New Year." With that, he tossed back his head and downed the glass of baijiu.
Song Ying nodded quickly. "Sister Ling, you don't know how envious everyone in the factory is. Look, we've moved but we're still neighbors. That just shows that the bond between our two families is unbreakable."
Huang Ling raised her glass and gently clinked it against everyone else's. "Song Ying, you are my best friend. We'll be best friends for life."
"Sister Ling, me too, I only like you."
Everyone was enjoying their New Year's Eve dinner in a lively atmosphere, while outside, firecrackers crackled and popped incessantly.
After dinner, everyone sat around the TV and watched the wonderful Spring Festival Gala.
Lin Dongzhe shouted towards the toilet in the backyard, "Xiaoting, come quick! It's time for a skit, a skit by Benshan called 'Blind Date'!"
Xiaoting washed her hands and rushed over, her eyes glued to the TV screen, making everyone laugh so hard they were doubled over.
Lin Wufeng took a sip of tea and gently put down the teacup. "Tu Nan, I heard from Professor Zhuang that you're planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam."
Tu Nan peeled an orange, first handing half to her mother, then giving the other half to Xiao Ting, and then picking up another orange and starting to peel it.
"Uncle Lin, I feel that my undergraduate knowledge is not enough, and it is my dream to continue my studies."
Lin Wufeng gave a thumbs up. "Tu Nan has lofty aspirations and ambitions."
Huang Ling ate the oranges her son had peeled for her; the sweetness warmed her heart, and her voice carried the slight buzz of alcohol.
“I support Tu Nan’s desire to take the postgraduate entrance exam. No matter what jobs Tu Nan and Xiao Ting want to do in the future, Chao Ying and I will wholeheartedly support them.”
Zhuang Chaoying looked at A-Ling, whose face was slightly red, and saw her earnestly trying to raise her hands and feet. She smiled and gently withdrew her hands.
“Yes, Ah Ling and I support the children’s choices. As long as they don’t do anything bad, we support them.”
Lin Dongzhe and Pengfei looked at Tu Nan, who was planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam. Pengfei asked the question that had been on his mind all along.
"Brother, you're taking the postgraduate entrance exam, but what about Sister Wanshu? What will happen to her?"
Tu Nan's lips curled up slightly, and his eyes overflowed with tenderness when he mentioned Wan Shu. "She's also taking the postgraduate entrance exam."
Lin Dongzhe suddenly realized, jumped up, and looked excitedly at Tu Nan. "Brother, I know, you want to elope with Sister Zhang."
Zhuang Tunan's face flushed instantly. He quickly pulled Lin Dongzhe to sit down in a chair, leaned closer, and whispered through gritted teeth.
"If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."
Song Ying raised an eyebrow at Huang Ling, looking like she knew everything; Zhang Wanshu was no secret in their family.
"Tu Nan, how long does it take to prepare for the postgraduate entrance exam? Why don't you and that girl named Zhang Wanshu get married after you graduate? You two studied the same major and have common topics. It's not easy to find such a good girl after you start working."
Huang Ling spat the orange seeds into her hand and continued the conversation. "Three years, getting married right after graduation isn't out of the question, Tu Nan could consider it."
Tu Nan was heartbroken. He longed to get married right after graduation, but Wan Shu hadn't given him a definite answer yet.
"I'll try my best."
The phrase "I'll try" left everyone staring at each other in surprise. Song Ying's words, which were meant as a joke, unexpectedly struck a chord with Tu Nan, who looked at Sister Ling with some astonishment.
Huang Ling was also looking at her.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhuang Tunan simply poured out his heart.
"I really have this idea. I want to marry her right after she graduates from university. Mom and Dad, you don't object, do you?"
Zhuang Chaoying quickly nudged Huang Ling, who was still in a daze, and hurriedly said.
"No objection, no objection. The wedding house has been prepared for you. It's a courtyard next door with the same layout as ours. You can live next door after you get married."
Tu Nan ate oranges and watched TV, his heart filled with joy. His father was really helpful; everything was ready now, except for Wan Shu's consent.
Zhuang Chaoying looked at his son. This kid really is a bit like him. He dares to think and act, has goals, and can get things done. Not bad.
Huang Ling was a little unaccustomed to the change in identity she was about to face, that she was going to be a mother-in-law.
How should she be a mother-in-law? She felt flustered, her thoughts a jumbled mess.
But one thing she was firm about was that she would not be like Granny Zhuang, and would not impose the hardships she had endured on her future daughter-in-law.