allonlinenovel Chapter 172 If you're not in a hurry, then I'm not in a hurry either. Happy Halloween, Ste
Chapter 172 If you're not in a hurry, then I'm not in a hurry either. Happy Halloween, Ste
Jiang Liwu immediately got up and went over. Her mother handed her a large plate of washed fruit of various kinds. "Help Mom take this out. Have some fruit to fill your stomach. Fruit is good for your health and helps you get vitamins."
Jiang Liwu popped a grape into her mouth and then ate one herself. "What dishes do you want me to make?"
As she spoke, she fed Jiang's mother another grape. Jiang's mother's eyes were full of happiness and doting. After chewing the grape, she kissed her precious daughter's cheek and then shooed her out, saying, "No, no, go watch your TV."
Just then, the doorbell rang with a knock. Jiang's father was about to open the door when Jiang Liwu hurried over with a fruit platter. Li Xiaomiao ran after her, saying, "I'll do it."
When she opened the door, she was indeed greeted by Fu Siyue, Si Mocheng, and their six sons. "Didn't you have a key? Why didn't you just come in?" Jiang Liwu had left keys for all six of her sons, and of course, they had also given her residential access.
It's because they know that Jiang's parents are both here. After all, they haven't met them yet, so they should still be polite.
Before they could even finish calling out "Little...", they saw Jiang Liwu's father behind her and suddenly stopped talking. What should they call Jiang Liwu's father if they were calling her "Little..."?
Grandpa?
Seeing their brainstorming session, Jiang Liwu quickly said, "Call him Master."
Fu Siyue and the others quickly realized what was happening and respectfully addressed their master as "Grandmaster".
Jiang's father quickly responded, his eyes almost unable to take in all six people. "Hey, hey, hey, good, good, good, good to you all." Goodness, these students were all handsome and elegant, in their prime, and of superior height, all estimated to be 188 cm tall.
The scene seemed to become even more dazzling as soon as it appeared.
"Hey, look at me blocking the doorway! Come on in, everyone. It's so cold outside, the koi pond in the yard is almost frozen."
Fu Siyue and the others handed over the prepared gifts, which Jiang's father accepted. "Thank you, thank you. Your teacher and I both like these gifts very much."
Jiang's parents were never the type to spoil the fun by saying the opposite of what they meant; they placed great importance on their child's emotional well-being.
There were just too many things, and Jiang's father couldn't carry them all with both hands. But when he looked into the eyes of Fu Siyue and the others, he inexplicably felt that he should share them all equally. So he forced himself to carry all the gifts before putting them on an open space in the house.
Jiang's mother came out of the kitchen to greet them, and Fu Siyue and the others quickly said, "Hello, Madam. We're sorry to bother you today and tomorrow."
Jiang's mother smiled warmly and gently, "Welcome to visit. A home needs some liveliness to be good. I was worried it would be too quiet and not lively enough. Your master and I just got back. We've been away for so long, and we're so grateful to have you all taking care of Wuwu." Jiang's mother affectionately rubbed Jiang Liwu's head.
"No, she's the one who takes care of us," Fu Siyue and the others said earnestly.
During the conversation, Jiang's parents learned the names, ages, and other basic information of Fu Siyue and the others.
The two wondered if Jiang Liwu's boyfriend was among the six people, so they began to probe. The first to probe was Cui Yunye, who looked fierce but was actually the most gentle and considerate. He sat there silently peeling oranges for Jiang Liwu.
When asked, he seemed a little flustered, and his ears turned red. "Not yet."
With his gaze falling on the dreamlike Yu Zaiyan, Yu Zaiyan tilted his head slightly, looking somewhat troubled, "I haven't thought about it yet."
When it was Wei Xifeng's turn, he immediately said, "I'm not in a hurry. My eldest brother, second brother, and third brother haven't been looking for me yet."
Yan Wenyu followed Wei Xifeng's example, saying, "If Fourth Brother isn't in a hurry, then I'm not in a hurry either. Eldest and Second Brothers haven't even talked yet, so I can't overstep their bounds."
Si Mocheng was glad that he still had someone to use as an excuse, "Indeed, we have to see our elder brother first about this kind of thing."
Feeling all eyes on him, Fu Siyue swallowed hard. He realized there was no one behind him, and immediately broke out in a cold sweat. At that moment, he couldn't help but think, "Why am I the eldest brother? If only there was someone in front of me to take the hits." He stammered for a while before finally managing to say, "Well, let's see how fate brings us together. When the time is right, we'll be together."
Seeing their reactions, Jiang's parents knew that Jiang Liwu's boyfriend was not any of them. So Jiang's mother patted Fu Siyue on the shoulder to calm him down and not be so nervous, "Indeed, relationships should be left to nature."
Jiang's father brewed tea and asked, "Do you drink flower tea? Or is there anything else you'd like to drink?"
Fu Siyue and the others replied, "Flower tea will do; it's fragrant and pleasant."
While chatting, Jiang's mother almost forgot that there was still something to do in the kitchen. "You guys have some fruit and snacks to tide you over, I'll go cook some dishes."
Upon hearing this, Fu Siyue and the others immediately stood up, took off their coats and scarves, rolled up their sleeves, and went into the kitchen to help.
"Mrs., we're here too."
They swarmed in and worked quickly and efficiently. Jiang's mother couldn't get rid of them all at once. But when she hardened her stance, she finally managed to drive them all out of the kitchen. By then, Fu Siyue and the others had already picked out quite a few vegetables for her and peeled a bowl of garlic.
To prevent them from coming in again, Jiang's mother closed the kitchen door.
It was only when Jiang's mother noticed the snow falling through the window that she opened the door and peeked out. "Baby, look, it's snowing! The streets are so lively today. Do you want to go down and play for a while?" The food would take another hour to arrive, and Jiang's mother was worried that Jiang Liwu and Fu Siyue would be too bored.
Jiang Liwu perked up at the news, ran to the window, and sure enough, saw snow falling outside. She reached out and caught a few delicate snowflakes, which quickly melted in her hand.
"Okay, let's go for a walk."
"Remember to wear socks, a wool coat, a scarf, gloves, and a hat..." Jiang's mother instructed.
Jiang Liwu, both amused and exasperated, put on her socks and boots, saying, "It's not that cold yet, so I won't wear a hat or gloves."
"It's a holiday today, take this and share it." Jiang's father handed over a bag of candy wrapped in a bat-shaped package, which was also a fake-looking toy he had bought.
"Little Li cat is going too, but he needs to be on a leash."
Cui Yunye took the lead, picked up the black cat with white wings, and said, "I'll take care of it."
Not long after Jiang Liwu went downstairs, she was surrounded by a group of children dressed as little devils. "Trick or treat!" she said. She gave each of them candy, and her bag suddenly felt lighter.
Without ignoring the secret longing in the eyes of her children, Jiang Liwu reached into her coat pocket and pulled out another portion of candy, placing it in their hands. "The one in the bag was given to you by your master, and the one in the pocket is just for you."
Looking at the candy in their hands, the older boys felt a surge of emotion, and smiles involuntarily appeared in their eyes and on their lips. "Happy Halloween, Stepmother!"
Twenty years ago, on a similar snowy night, it was Halloween, and Jiang Liwu also gave them candy, but it was for parting. Now, it's for reunion. It's so good that their family is together.