Arriving at the market, Wu Yan asked Yang i about her preferences while quickly picking and choosing at the stalls. In no ti, Luo Fei’s hands were full.
"Mom, it’s enough already."
Seeing that she seed to want to keep buying, Luo Fei had to remind her, "Mom, that’s about enough."
"How could this be enough? It’s her first ti coming to our ho; we must make it plentiful."
Despite always being thrifty, Wu Yan shook her head this ti.
No choice, Luo Fei accompanied her for another half hour until both their hands were full, then they biked ho.
After arriving, they parked the bike and carried the things upstairs. Halfway up, Wu Yan suddenly gasped, "Oh no, I forgot sothing."
Luo Fei got startled, "What is it, Mom?"
"A eting gift, I forgot to prepare a eting gift for Yang i... Luo Fei, didn’t I ask you to find out what Yang i likes? Did you do it?"
"Ah... well, Mom, I’m sorry, I forgot."
He had already forgotten all about it.
"Forgot? How can you be so careless? What should I do when Yang i arrives?"
"Oh Mom, don’t worry. Yang i isn’t as scary as you think... Plus, if worst cos to worst, just give her a big red envelope, and she can buy what she likes herself."
"But Yang i carefully chose gifts for each of us. If I just give a red envelope, won’t she think I’m being perfunctory?"
"Mom, you’re overthinking. Don’t worry; she definitely won’t think that."
"Alright, alright, that’s all we can do then..."
They returned ho and saw Luo Hao and Luo Xiaoxiao busily moving in the living room.
The siblings were relatively proactive; the living room was already tidied up, and they were now preparing to mop the floor.
Of course, Luo Xiaoxiao was genuinely looking forward to Yang i’s arrival, while Luo Hao was mostly pressured by their mother and elder brother.
"Mom, Brother, you’re back. Where’s Sister Yang i? When will she arrive?"
"There’s still ti, Luo Fei, take all these to the kitchen and wash the vegetables. I’ll go stew the chicken first."
As Wu Yan said this, she didn’t forget to turn back at the kitchen door, "Oh, Xiaoxiao, make sure to tidy up your room as well after finishing the living room, so Yang i doesn’t see it ssy like a pigsty and laugh at us."
"Got it, Mom, I know."
The whole family got busy nervously.
anwhile, over at the shopping street by the music plaza.
"Sister Yang i, it’s not even eight yet, why did you call out so early..."
Originally having a good sleep, Wu Xiaoyue got called out by Yang i’s phone call, now yawning and looking miserable.
"Didn’t we agree yesterday? Go shopping."
Even though she’d already bought gifts for Wu Yan’s family, Yang i felt awkward visiting empty-handed, so she’d arranged with Wu Xiaoyue to shop today during her shift yesterday.
Wu Xiaoyue’s expression was helpless, "I know we’re shopping, but have you ever seen soone leave for shopping at eight? Many shops aren’t even open yet!"
"But I’m afraid if we’re late, we won’t have enough ti. Oh Xiaoyue, just accompany . Next ti, if you need anything, I’m always on call, okay?"
"Alright, for Sister Yang i’s lifelong happiness, I can’t shirk the responsibility. Let’s go then, where do you want to shop?"
"Xiaoyue, I know you’re the best. Let’s first check out that tea shop up ahead..."
...
Since Yang i had already prepared eting gifts before, this ti she just bought Wu Yan so tea leaves and Cordyceps supplents.
Thinking of how Luo Xiaoxiao liked the snacks she bought last ti, she also bought two big boxes for her.
After shopping for a while, they had several big and small bags in their hands.
By around ten, Yang i received a call from Luo Fei.
"Yang i, are you up yet? Once you’re ready, co over anyti."
"Yes, I’m up, I’m coming soon."
Yang i casually replied, then suddenly grabbed Wu Xiaoyue’s hand, "What do I do, Xiaoyue, I’m so nervous, how about you co with ?"
"That’s not appropriate, Sister Yang i. Today, you’re eting your prospective mother-in-law, how can I tag along?"
Wu Xiaoyue sighed helplessly, comforting her, "Besides, you’ve already t your mother-in-law unexpectedly before, so why be nervous? Just treat her like any elder."
"But, but..."
"Oh, co on, there’s no ’but.’ Be confident. You’re such an excellent daughter-in-law; she surely likes you from the bottom of her heart."
Saying this, Wu Xiaoyue ignored her hesitations and semi-forcefully pushed her into the car.
"Sister Yang i, hurry and don’t keep them waiting. I’ll just head ho alone."
"You be careful on the road, Xiaoyue."
"I will. You drive carefully too... Sister Yang i, keep it up, don’t be nervous!"
With encouragent from Wu Xiaoyue, Yang i took a deep breath and cald herself down before starting the car.
...
"Luo Fei, take this dish out... Don’t take this one yet; reheat it later so it won’t be cold and tasteless."
In the kitchen, Wu Yan was constantly directing.
Then Luo Fei’s phone rang, showing Yang i’s incoming call.
"Mom, Yang i might be here; I’ll go et her downstairs."
"Okay, go quickly!"
Luo Fei took the call as he headed downstairs.
In no ti, he ca in with Yang i, both carrying big and small bags.
Wu Yan heard the commotion and imdiately ca out, "You’re here, dear, co in and have a seat."
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