55 Chapter 55 (1/2)
When they walked to another street, they were many other neighbors outside. Those who knew Wei Chu greeted him and made small talk with him like asking him if this was his girlfriend before they examined Su Le.
By the time Wei Chu brought her back home, Su Le was certain that within that single day, everyone in the neighborhood would know Wei Chu had a girlfriend.
”These neighbors are very friendly..” People in society were currently very cold and now that she had met such friendly people, Su Le was not used to it.
”Most of them had fought in the war. In the past, this lane was also known as the hidden traps street. My grandfather has now retired and every year, there would be many people who would come to celebrate his birthday. This year is his 80th so there will be a lot more people compared to the usual.”
Su Le shook her head, ”Good appearance, smart, and the child of an official. No wonder some other males grit their teeth with envy whenever you are mentioned.”
”Such a man belongs to you now. You should be feeling proud,” Wei Chu chuckled and moved closer to her affectionately.
”Could you be any more shameless?” Su Le scoffed at him and pushed him away. She pretended she did not know him. When they returned to the courtyard house, many people had arrived and they were already seated as they chatted together. It was extremely lively. Su Le didn't return to her senses until she heard a familiar voice.
”Xiao Le Le,” Wei Yao waved to Su Le. She stood under the magnolia tree. Her husband was nervous as he carefully looked at her stomach. It was then Su Le discovered that Wei Yao's stomach was swollen. It was like a little ball. That girl was pregnant? No wonder she didn't go online much recently. She was caring for her baby's health.
”Woman, don't make such big movements when you're pregnant,” As Su Le watched Wei Yao carry out such large actions, it made Su Le's heart beat even faster in fear. When she walked closer to Wei Yao, Su Le asked, ”How many months pregnant are you?” Judging from Wei Yao's stomach size, she should be around 4 or 5 months.
”A bit more than 4 months. It has just started showing,” Wei Yao laughed. But she was rather shocked and curious when she saw Su Le show up at the Wei family's house. She glanced around, ”Which one of my older paternal or maternal cousins are you dating?”
Su Le coughed dryly as she saw the obvious excitement and curiosity in Wei Yao's eyes.
”We will be one family in the future. It's destiny.” Wei Yao was moved. She pulled Su Le to sit down together while her husband brought them tea and water. She and Su Le were authors who had debuted at around the same time. At that time, they were still newbies that nobody knew. They chatted together in the group chat and slowly got to know each other. In the end, they became good friends online and now, their friendship had developed into reality as well. It was really like it was destined.
After Wei Yao told Su Le a lot of things, she suddenly remembered the key point, ”Right, which one of my family members is your boyfriend?” Or did she guess wrongly and Su Le was actually the girlfriend of one of their guests?
Was it true that women had a lot more to say when they become pregnant? Su Le coughed, ”Um, it's your older paternal cousin.”
”I have 3 older paternal cousin. Who are you talking ab …”
”Xiao Le, are you hungry? Not all the guests have arrived so the meal won't start till later. Do you want some snacks first?” Wei Chu passed a bag of salty peanuts to Su Le from behind. He sat down next to Su Le as he gave a small smile to his younger paternal cousin and her husband, ”What are you talking about so happily?”
”Older cousin,” Wei Yao greeted as she looked at her most respected cousin, and then at Su Le. Wei Yao didn't know what to say. After all, she had always thought that he would be the least likely to be Su Le's boyfriend out of her older paternal cousins because Su Le's personality was rather strong, and this older cousin of hers was very bold. So Wei Yao thought that he wouldn't like a girl with such a strong personality, but the reality was actually the opposite from her expectation.
”Yes,” Wei Chu smiled as ruffled Wei Yao's hair. Su Le didn't know if it was her imagination, but she thought that Wei Yao had suddenly become a lot more honest.
Then, the honest Wei Yao saw her older paternal cousin help Su Le peel the peanut shells while Su Le ate them calmly. Her mouth twitched. She found herself at a loss for words.
Wei Chu glanced at the time on his watch and put the peanuts down, ”Xiao Le, Grandfather should be preparing to come out to greet the guests. I'll take you to greet him first.”
Crack. Su Le crushed the nut to smithereens. She was feeling restless, ”I really need to go?”
”Go. Go. Grandfather is very kind,” Wei Yao kept nodding. She looked like a little chicken pecking at rice. All that was left was sending Su Le off herself.
Su Le was nervous as she followed Wei Chu's footstep. Meeting the elders was something that she had to go through sooner or later.
The courtyard house was decorated in accordance with the traditional ways. But the design did not feel very conservative and neither did it give off the feeling like it didn't keep up with the modern times. Instead, it gave off a serene feeling and it was also decorated with cultured objects. As she walked deeper into the house, Su Le thought that the Wei family was not a normal family. The courtyard actually had another door. When they entered a smaller courtyard, Su Le heard people talking.
”Grandfather, eldest uncle, father, 3rd uncle.” Wei Chu called out by the door. Su Le heard an old but spirited voice respond, ”Xiao Chu returned? Quick, come in.”
Wei Chu turned to smile at Su Le. He took hold of Su Le's sweaty hand and walked in. There was a sofa in the middle of the room. An old man with silvery white hair was seated on the sofa. There were also 3 men, who looked like they were in the 50s or 60s, seated beside the old man.