Chapter 15

At this time, Jiang Guohua also came back from a walk outside the store. Zhou Caifeng immediately grinned and said:

“Old man, your son-in-law is here. Where are the cigarettes and alcohol he bought for you? Look, the store is almost full.”

Jiang Guohua was also shocked when he saw the things on the ground. Logically speaking, it would be too late for Xiao Liye, a man of his status, to marry Jiang Yuning.

He should have been aggrieved and unhappy, but he was surprised by the generosity of this move.

“You’re here now, why bring so many things?”

Xiao Liye’s factory sells high-end wines, including some mid-priced ones packaged in boxes. But as a gift to his father-in-law, even if he is not happy about the wedding, he still has to save face:

“When someone comes to our house in the future, you can invite others as well.”

After saying that, he took a cigarette out of the cigarette box and handed it to him, saying, “Here, Dad.”

Jiang Guohua smiled from ear to ear at the call of “Dad” and said, “I don’t smoke or drink either, so don’t spend money next time.” After that, he took the cigarette he handed over and said,

“But since you’re calling me dad, I have to take this cigarette even if I don’t like it.”

Jiang Yuning was a little surprised to see that he had a gentle attitude and got along well with her parents. She had originally thought that he would be a mess.

This also captured the hearts of her parents. Moreover, how come he could call them “Dad and Mom” so easily without even feeling that it was too hot?

Compared to this, calling him dad or uncle seems a bit petty.

The corners of her lips curved slightly, and the frustration she had felt all day immediately dissipated. After all, who wouldn’t be happy that her husband made her proud in front of her parents and relatives?

Moreover, now I feel that it is no wonder that he can make such a big business. Even when talking to people who are much older than him, he can still have ease.

Unlike her, she is a little timid when going to crowded places, let alone chatting with people so intimately.

She realized that it was pointless to stay here any longer, so she went straight to the kitchen, steamed the two chickens and fish, and then cut a piece of pork that Xiao Liye had sent over.

She had originally planned to call Zhou Caifang over to cook, but she laughed the loudest while chatting with Xiao Liye, so she gave up the idea.

I was busy on the stove, making braised pork and stir-fried pork with peppers, and also cooked a pot of red bean porridge with steamed buns.

Seeing that the voices in the front shop had not died down, she shouted:

“It’s time to eat.”

The smile on Zhou Caifang’s face never stopped. She walked towards the kitchen, her eyes never leaving Xiao Liye until she entered the kitchen, looked at the dishes on the table, and said unhappily:

“Why are you only making these two dishes? It’s the first time my son-in-law is visiting us, I wonder if you should make more.”

Jiang Yuning said, “It’s enough as long as it’s enough to eat. We can’t finish it.”

Zhou Caifang was even more unhappy:

“It doesn’t matter if you can’t finish it and throw it away, but you can’t just have these two.”

Jiang Yuning’s face was stiff. Zhou Caifeng used to be very frugal. Not to mention throwing away the dishes, she would even use steamed buns to wipe up the oil left on the plates. Was she willing to waste it?

How satisfied must Xiao Liye be with this? Just as she was about to speak, Zhou Caifang pushed her away and took down the bacon hanging on the eaves that she was reluctant to eat during the New Year. She said:

“You have good cooking skills. Make all of these. Don’t let Li Ye go hungry.”

Jiang Yuning understood that he really liked Xiao Liye. She was a little speechless and said:

“I eat good food every day, why would I care about this?”

“It’s his business if he doesn’t want it. I love to feed him.” Zhou Caifang urged, “Hurry up and make it. I still have to talk to my son-in-law.”

Jiang Yuning looked at the bunch of sausages and bacon in her hand and felt a little funny.

She didn’t waste any time and steamed two sausages, and a piece of bacon and garlic sprouts. She said:

“Mom, why hasn’t Xiaoya come back yet?”

Zhou Caifang said unhappily:

“I’m talking to Li Ye, why do you keep interrupting? Let her go wherever she likes. She might be playing at Youyou’s house right now. Why do you care what she does?”

Jiang Yuning was speechless again. She took the dishes out, realizing that whatever she said would be wrong, and simply shut up.

At Jiang Guohua’s urging, Xiao Liye washed his hands before sitting at the dining table.

As soon as Zhou Caifeng sat down, she kept picking up food for Xiao Liye until the bowl was full. Then she stopped and said,

“Eat more, son-in-law.”

Xiao Liye looked at the beautifully presented braised pork, stir-fried pork with chili peppers, and bacon and garlic sprouts on the table, and was curious about Jiang Yuning’s cooking skills.

He did not touch the dishes brought back by the restaurant first, but picked up the braised pork in the bowl and tasted it. The soft, glutinous and salty taste burst in his mouth. The taste was even better than that of the restaurant.

He raised his eyebrows. He didn’t expect Jiang Yuning’s cooking skills were quite good. But then again, since her family makes pastries, it’s related to food after all, so it’s natural for her to have good cooking skills.

Throughout the dinner, Zhou Caifang laughed and Jiang Guohua’s smile never stopped.

While answering, Xiao Liye ate three steamed buns and two bowls of vegetables. After he was full, he didn’t stay for long.

Jiang Yuning originally wanted to give Jiang Yuya some pocket money, but she didn’t see it, so she decided to give it to her next time.

She sat on the back of the bicycle. Xiao Liye was still trying to refuse the two of them. As Zhou Caifang insisted on putting a pork leg and five bags of pastries in the bicycle basket, he had no choice but to ride his bicycle back.

They had dinner a little early, and it was not yet completely dark, but the wind was already a little chilly.

Jiang Yuning couldn’t help but take the initiative to speak:

“When did you prepare those things?”

Xiao Liye said: “After lunch, you said you wanted to take the leftovers with you. After all, I am a well-known person in the county.

How would it look if my wife brought some leftovers the day after the wedding? I might as well move the return date up to today and let them buy something.”

Jiang Yuning pursed her lips, then realized that she had been thinking too simply. She said sullenly:

“I’m sorry to have cost you money today.”

Xiao Liye asked, “So how do you want to thank me?”

Jiang Yuning subconsciously felt that for someone of his status, the thank-you gift would certainly be very expensive. She said in a muffled voice:

“I don’t have much money.”

Xiao Liye could sense the restraint in his tone. He didn’t need to look back to see that he had an expression as obedient as a kitten. He curled his lips:

“You don’t have to do anything. Just be honest. When your term expires, explain everything to your parents and leave.”

Jiang Yuning lowered her eyelashes and whispered:

“Don’t worry, I won’t let you be affected.”

Xiao Liye raised his eyebrows, hoping that she would do what she said. If she dared to want to spend her life with him just because he got along well with her parents, then he wouldn’t mind ruining the image he had just established today.

Neither of them spoke along the way. After Jiang Yuning returned home and put away the cakes and pork legs, she began to boil water. Facing Xiao Liye’s intentional or unintentional warnings, she was still a little hurt after all.

At this time, Xiao Fangdong came around from behind the house and saw Xiao Liye and cursed angrily, “You little bastard, how can you not come home the day after your wedding?”

Xiao Liye was most annoyed by others controlling him. He snorted softly:

“Even if I go home, I won’t sleep with her. It doesn’t matter whether I go home or not.”