Chapter 185 Sister-in-law He Hongmei

"Hello, brother!" He Hongmei greeted in a sweet voice.

When Liu Zhiye heard He Hongmei's greeting, he responded with a happy smile: "Hey! Comrade He Hongmei, hello, welcome to our home." He smiled and nodded at He Shaomei. He was quite appreciative of his first impression of the girl and felt that she was a good match for his brother.

Then, he turned to look at Liu Zhitai: "When did you come back? Why didn't you inform me in advance? I'm not prepared. Isn't that too rude?"

Liu Zhitai smiled and responded, "We came back this afternoon. I heard my sister-in-law mention it a few days ago. You were too busy with work these days, so we didn't tell you."

Liu Zhiye glanced at his brother, feeling a little annoyed, thinking he was an eyesore: "Okay, stop standing here, help cut these two watermelons." Then he turned to He Hongmei and said with a smile: "Comrade Hongmei, it's too sunny outside, let's go inside to cool down."

Liu Zhiye walked into the house and saw that his entire family was there except him.

"Dad! Mom! I'm back!"

"Brother!" Liu Zhiruo rushed towards Liu Zhiye happily.

Liu Zhiye smiled and tried to avoid her: "Hey! Hey! Don't touch me, I'm sticky and smelly!"

Liu Zhiruo grabbed his neck and hung on her body, saying, "It's okay, sister, I don't mind that you stink, hahaha..."

Deng Ru couldn't stand it, so she went straight up to her and pulled her down, patted her gently, and muttered, "You are so grown up, and you don't have any shame. Can't a grown girl be a little more reserved?"

Liu Zhiruo made a face at Deng Ru and retorted: "What's the big deal? My brother is not an outsider. Besides, I am a ladylike person outside, you just don't know..."

"That won't do! If you continue like this, your sister-in-law might get jealous of you!" Liu Zhiye teased her with a smile.

Hearing this, Liu Zhiruo immediately hugged Gan Ning's arm and retorted: "No way! My sister-in-law loves me the most. Isn't that right, sister-in-law?"

Hearing this, Gan Ning gently stroked the girl's hair with a gentle smile on her face: "Yes! Sister-in-law can't bear to part with it!"

Gan Ning really loves her younger sister Liu Zhiruo. Ever since she confirmed her relationship with Liu Zhiye, she has been particularly caring towards her sister-in-law Liu Zhiruo.

She would visit Liu Zhiruo at school every now and then, and she would never go empty-handed. She would often generously donate money to provide her with the necessities of life, whether it was food, clothing or daily necessities.

Even when it came to women's cosmetics, every time Gan Ning bought one for herself, she would always think of preparing the same one for Liu Zhiruo, reflecting her deep affection for her younger sister.

When Liu Zhiruo's companions witnessed Gan Ning's charm, they were all envious and jealous and thought to themselves: "How nice it would be if I could have such a gentle, beautiful and loving sister-in-law." Every time Gan Ning appeared, it would undoubtedly bring great glory to Liu Zhiruo.

In that warm home, Gan Ning was undoubtedly Liu Zhiruo's favorite person. She loved this sister-in-law even more than her brother Liu Zhiye.

He Hongmei looked at this loving family with tenderness in her eyes, and her heart was moved. As the only child in the family, her growth path seemed a little lonely.

Losing her mother at an early age, she lacked the warmth of maternal love; and her father was obsessed with medical research and had no time to remarry, so the family atmosphere was always quiet with only the two of them.

He Hongmei always has an indescribable envy for the scenes of families with many brothers and sisters and a lively atmosphere.

Liu Zhitai noticed the sadness and envy in He Hongmei's expression, and understood what she was thinking, so he gently held her hand to comfort her.

He Hongmei felt Liu Zhitai's concern and looked back at him. He opened his lips slightly and silently said, "From now on, this is also your home." Tears of emotion quickly rolled in her eyes. He Hongmei nodded in response and told him in the same silent words, "Thank you, Zhitai!"

This tacit understanding is the deep emotion formed by the two people studying and living together for a long time. Others cannot detect the communication and exchange between their hearts.

Deng Ru and Liu Jingzhai witnessed the warm gaze. After they looked at each other, they both smiled with satisfaction, knowing that the marriage of the young couple should be put on the agenda.

In the hot room, Liu Zhiye invited everyone to taste the delicious watermelon. "Try it, the taste of this watermelon is no less than that of the watermelon produced in Pangge Village!" He said as he handed a piece to He Hongmei. Liu Jingzhai was curious and took a bite. He immediately praised: "It's really good, the flesh is delicate and juicy, and the sweetness is just right. It's really no different from the watermelon produced in Pangge Village."

"Try them all..."

"Oh, this melon is so sweet! Sister-in-law, you should try it too! What my brother said before is not an exaggeration at all."

"Really? Let me try it... um, it's not bad... Hongmei, don't be shy, eat it quickly!" Gan Ning took a bite and his eyes suddenly lit up as he encouraged He Hongmei.

"Is this melon also grown in our village?" Liu Jingzhai asked expectantly after eating a piece with relish.

The whole family finished two melons in a few bites. I have to say that people nowadays can really eat. The two melons weighed nearly 20 kilograms, but they were easily finished.

In this cozy home, the family is enjoying a leisurely afternoon. They each hold a piece of fresh and juicy fruit in their hands. As they take a bite, the juice flows down their fingers.

Their conversation naturally focused on the pair of Liu Zhitai and He Meihong.

"Brother, how did you and Hongmei know each other?" Liu Zhiye asked curiously.

When Liu Zhitai heard this, he turned to look at He Hongmei, who looked a little shy. He explained softly, "Brother, we are actually classmates in the same medical school, and we studied medicine under the same professor. I am two years older than Hongmei, so she can be considered my junior sister."

"Wow!" Liu Zhiye couldn't help but exclaimed, "So, Hongmei, you were admitted to medical school at the age of 16. You are simply a genius girl!"

He Hongmei's cheeks were slightly flushed, and she said shyly: "Actually, brother, I'm not as great as you said. The reason why I was able to enter medical school so early is because I have cultivated the basics of medicine since I was young.

My family has been practicing medicine for generations. Although the early tradition was to pass the medicine down to sons and not daughters, the situation changed in my father's generation.

He had no male heirs, and he himself was influenced by the new education and had a very open mind. Therefore, my father taught me medical knowledge since I was young, so..."

Liu Zhiye sighed deeply, his eyes revealing awe for medical skills: "It's really not easy. The process of studying medicine is boring and long. If you want to achieve something, you can't do it without talent and acquired hard work."

He paused and continued, "In fact, your relationship with Zhitai is quite interesting. He probably hasn't mentioned it to you, has he? He has been learning medical knowledge from my grandfather since he was young, and he is the only one of our generation who has inherited my grandfather's medical knowledge. You two are a perfect match."

"Really? Zhitai, why didn't you tell me about this!" He Hongmei said in surprise, her beautiful eyes shining.

Liu Zhitai scratched his head and explained a little embarrassedly: "The main reason is that my grandfather is just an ordinary country doctor. Compared with your father, who studied abroad and passed down medical skills from generation to generation, he can't be compared at all, so I didn't have the courage to mention it."

He Hongmei exclaimed: "You are much better than me. I have had good innate conditions since I was a child, but now your medical skills are far superior to mine.

Even Director Han from Union Hospital praised you highly, saying that you are the best intern among our group." Her eyes showed her pride in Liu Zhitai.

This is not an exaggeration. Liu Zhitai is indeed a smart, hardworking and talented person. With his own efforts and perseverance, he has achieved considerable success in medical school at a young age.

His success was not accidental, but stemmed from his love for medicine, thirst for knowledge, and his constant pursuit of excellence.

Liu Jingzhai couldn't help but ask, "Hongmei, I wonder if your father knows Guo Zhitai?" There was a hint of inquiry in his words.

He Hongmei smiled and covered her mouth, "He not only heard about it, but also saw it. It's just that Zhitai didn't know about it. My father is very satisfied with Zhitai and me. He doesn't object and is in favor of it."

Liu Zhitai opened his mouth wide, obviously hearing this for the first time, "How come I didn't know about this! When did this happen?"

(End of this chapter)