Mu Beiyao rolled her eyes: "It seems like you're not in a position to talk!"
Su Xing, feeling a bit haughty, replied, "Well, sister, just wait another eight months until the delivery is done, and then everything will be perfect. Aren't you envious?"
Digging her own grave! Mu Beiyao was already feeling zen about it, especially since there was still Lu Da Zongcai at home. That old man was constantly giving her psychological support, and she had been convinced by his words, though she didn't want to admit it!
At that moment, Lu Xiangyi suddenly switched sides: "Sister-in-law, my brother is indeed getting older; you should be a bit anxious!"
See! A traitor! You shouldn't hang out with the sisterhood anymore! Otherwise, if I start criticizing your brother, you won't be able to help but jump in!
Lu Xiangyi continued: "But I'm a member of the Lu Family; that can't change! If I had introduced you to my brother earlier, maybe we wouldn't have this mess now. You could have had two kids in three years or even three kids in five years!"
"Ugh! Get away from me! From now on, if you're part of the Lu Family, you'll be my sister-in-law. Once we step outside, let's cut off our friendship!"
It was clear that Mu Beiyao was genuinely feeling quite irritated!
Lu Xiangyi pouted and looked at Su Xing, feeling frustrated and dissatisfied!
Su Xing helplessly tried to mediate: "You two will be family in the future; I'm just an outsider here. Don't forget about me!"
Mu Beiyao hugged Su Xing's shoulders: "What nonsense are you talking? You'll always be my dear one!"
Lu Xiangyi shivered: "You two are so alike! All you do is plot against this poor soul!"
Su Xing retorted: "Poor you? There are no people enjoying life in this world!"
Mu Beiyao added: "I support you going to the Rong Family to show off! Just don't come back to trouble me! The Lu Family can only have one woman!"
If you two weren't friends turned sisters-in-law, I bet we'd be fighting and kicking each other right now. Su Xing's summary was spot on.
The newly appointed sisters-in-law had no room to refute because both of them were feeling anxious as they faced the prospect of starting their own families!
Suddenly, Su Xing realized that without any interference from a mother-in-law and with a reasonable father-in-law, the Shen Family welcomed her warmly. Both little sisters-in-law admired her, and there was still one little brother-in-law she hadn't met yet. Who was that mysterious figure? She seemed to have overlooked him for quite some time.
After visiting Su He and Du Meng's children and taking a look around, as they were leaving, the two suddenly remembered to ask: "What’s the name of the Little Princess?"
Su Xing replied: "I haven't heard anything about it!"
"Mom, what’s my niece’s name?"
He Xiaoqing responded: "What about your dad? She just calls him 'baby' or 'darling'; it seems no one has mentioned her name!"
With no answers found, Mu Beiyao and Lu Xiangyi left!
Lu Xiangyi picked up the two ancestors after work. The Lu Family had been busy recently with marrying off daughters and welcoming brides; it was quite lively!
When Su Xing finally waited for Shen Jingyu to return, she smiled and began to speak, noting that no one in the family knew what her niece's name was. Unexpectedly, Shen Jingyu quietly set down the fresh juice that Su Xing had just shared with him. With a serious expression, he said, "Su He has gone to register the household and hasn't returned yet. The name has already been decided: Su Nan Ning."
Su Xing's smile faltered. Who chose that name? Shen Jingyu blinked and replied, "I had someone help me pick it!" It was that couple who had called him yesterday while Su Xing was still asleep, discussing a lot of things, and in the end, they helped him choose a name. He had indeed thought about it, but it seemed he was only considering names for his own children.
So he casually approached Shen Zhengxin, who had been quite free lately. The old man happily suggested a character while practicing calligraphy in his study, and he used it right away!
Su Xing thought to herself that this kind of matter was a mutual agreement; she wouldn't delve too deeply into it. However, when it came to their child's name, she insisted on having her say! Shen Jingyu nodded in agreement: "I support you!" But he also heard that once the Shen family tree was completed, it was uncertain whether Su Xing would be satisfied with it!
There was plenty of time to prepare for naming the child; the most important thing at the moment was the wedding between Su Xing and Shen Jingyu! With just three days left until their big day, the Shen family finally gathered together!
Shen Jinghui, who had been conducting research in Antarctica, finally made an appearance! That evening, the Shen family courtyard was adorned in red decorations, and the festive atmosphere brought life back to a place that had been dull for over twenty years!
In the dining room of Shen Mansion, all thirteen members of the Shen family finally sat around a large table together. Shen Jinghui was quite a serious person; he bore some resemblance to Shen Huai Min and had a bit of Shen Jingyu's demeanor as well. Yet, whenever he spoke, his words were often quite blunt.
"What does your cousin do for a living?" Su Xing quietly asked Shen Jingyu while everyone else was engaged in lively conversation.
"Polar development! Climate exploration! Ancient biology! He studies anything non-human!" Shen Jingyu explained thoroughly. Otherwise, Shen Jinghui wouldn't have taken so long to appear before Su Xing even once!
This was what being stuck in Antarctica—somewhere without signal—was like! It took an enormous effort just to get the news of Shen Jingyu's marriage transmitted to him!
"Sister-in-law," he said with sincerity, "it's my fault for not coming back to see you sooner! My brother has suffered enough in the first half of his life; now it's up to you to heal him in the second half!"
To help my brother keep you, I specially brought back a gift for you both!
This is an Antarctic specialty, Honeycomb Rock, a uniquely shaped piece. I wish you both everlasting love and happiness that flows forever!
Su Xing blinked his eyes in surprise. "Isn't it 'diamonds are forever'? But you brought it all the way back; it’s definitely worth keeping."
"Thank you, little brother-in-law!" Su Xing smiled as he accepted the wooden box from him. However, the weight nearly startled him; he almost couldn't hold it.
Shen Jingyu stepped in just in time to lend a hand. "You’ve brought back some strange things again."
Shen Jingyu's words carried a hint of meaning. Su Xing hesitated for a moment before opening the box, only to find a star-shaped stone inside.
This truly was a gift that touched the heart! The more Su Xing looked at it, the more he liked it; even a stone could convey a sense of fate!
The two brothers exchanged glances, knowing full well that Su Xing cherished this gift.
Su Xing generously expressed, "This is so meaningful! You really put thought into this, little brother-in-law!"
At the very least, this gift was prepared with great care! Especially Shen Tian Er, Shen Jinghui's younger sister, who immediately came over to watch after seeing the commotion.
"Wow! Why didn’t I get one? Is my own sister so worthless?" Shen Tian Er's playful smile and cheerful voice reflected her initially good mood. However, Brother Han’s words suddenly darkened her expression.
"Full of springtime joy! You’re in love! With whom? Speak honestly!" Shen Jinghui’s remark made Shen Tian Er's face change instantly!
This was essentially an indirect confirmation that her situation had been exposed!
"Brother, do you have to be so insightful?" Shen Tian Er seemed hesitant to mention any names.
Comment 0 Comment Count