Chapter 42 (1/2)
Chapter 42: Meeting the In-Laws
Qin Yun came out of the yard with a smile on her face, and she stared straight at Anran. She nodded her head—the more she looked at Anran, the more she liked her.
Anran glanced at Su Yicheng, then turned toward Qin Yun slightly and called out somewhat shyly, “Mom.”
Qin Yun was overjoyed upon hearing Anran call her mother. For so many years, she had been eagerly anticipating the day her daughter-in-law would call her by this. That day had finally arrived. She was grinning from ear to ear as she nodded. “Good girl, good girl.”
Anran was a little embarrassed. After graduating from elementary school, none of her teachers nor did her parents had ever called her a good girl to praise her for obedience, so she couldn’t describe how she felt at the moment. She felt awkward yet didn’t know how to ease the awkwardness, so all she could do was stand there with a dry smile plastered on her face.
Qin Yun held her hand joyfully and fixed some stray strands of hair in front of her forehead. She asked with concern, “You have been in the car for so long. Are you tired?”
“No, I’m not tired.” Anran shook her head quickly and had an earnest expression on her face.
Seeing this, Qin Yun couldn’t help but notice how modest and honest this girl was. Although her son’s marriage was abrupt, fortunately, he made the right choice in choosing his bride.
Su Yicheng took out the health products from the back seat and the gifts Anran had bought. There was a smile on his face as he looked at Anran and his mother.
“Mom, did my brother and my sister-in-law just return?” Su Yijiao had her hair up in a ponytail and was wearing some light makeup on her fresh and youthful face as she came out from behind the red, wooden door. She was in T-shirt and jeans, so she appeared less glamorous and much younger than she had seemed the other day. Seeing Anran and her mother standing at the door, she asked with a smile, “Mom, why are you standing at the door with sister-in-law? Come on in.”
“Of course, of course.” Qin Yun came back to her senses and mocked herself, “Look at me getting all worked up. Come here Anran, come on in with me. Your dad and grandfather are waiting.” As she said this, she dragged Anran away toward the yard.
Su Yicheng carried stuff in his hands as he followed them, and as he passed by the door, Su Yijiao, who was standing by the door, slapped his shoulders. With her eyes on Anran and their mother, who were walking in front of them, she whispered into his ears, “Well done.”
Su Yicheng patted her back scornfully. “You’re too cheeky.”
Su Yijiao naughtily stuck her tongue out at him, ran forward quickly, and entered along with her mother and Anran.
The courtyard had the vibe of an old Beijing Siheyuan and had a small garden in the middle with various flowers and plants planted in it. Anran was unfamiliar with botany and therefore could only recognize a few of the flower varieties. Several rooms, such as the study, living room, kitchen, and bedrooms surrounded the garden.
The living room faced the garden. At that moment, Su Wenqing and Su Hannian were sitting on the sofa in the living room. When they saw Su Yicheng, Anran, and the others coming in, they smiled at them.
Anran felt a little uneasy because, due to lack of experience, she didn’t know what to do at the moment. She turned her head and looked at Su Yicheng helplessly. There was a pleading look in her eyes.
Su Yicheng looked at her in amusement, then came forward and clutched her hand tightly.
With her hands in his, Anran’s flustered and anxious heart also settled down, and she held on to his hand tightly as well.
Su Yicheng glanced at her with tender affection, then turned to look at Su Hannian and Su Wenqing to say, “Grandpa, Dad, this is my wife, Gu Anran.” Then, he turned to Anran and said, “Anran, greet them.”
Anran nodded quickly, then greeted them solemnly one by one, “Grandpa, Father, Mother, Yijiao, greetings e-everyone.” Due to her nervousness, she tightened her grasp on Su Yicheng’s hands.