Chapter 293: The Good Cabbage Was Eaten by the Same Pig
"Of course I don't—"

Chen Yuan tried to defend himself by saying that he had made a lot of efforts, but at the moment, this really was an unsolvable problem, and he was confused and couldn't express himself in words.

While they were talking, the sound of slow footsteps was heard.

The family of three stopped discussing and looked towards the source of the footsteps.

What came into view was Jiang Yao, who was holding a tray of tea. She was trying hard to keep a steady pace, but as the tea set in her hands was very heavy, she could only walk slowly.

Chen Yuan quickly got up to answer it. He knew that Jiang Yao seldom did housework. If something went wrong and she dropped it, that would be a small matter, but getting burned was absolutely unacceptable.

However, Jiang Yao looked at Chen Yuan who was walking over and whispered, "It's okay, I can do it, you sit down."

Chen Yuan looked at her persistent eyes and reluctantly put down his hand.

Jiang Yao stopped after every step, which made people feel terrified. After more than ten seconds, she finally placed the tea steadily on the table. She breathed a sigh of relief.

"Uncle and aunt, this is the tea my sister just made. You must be thirsty after the long journey. Have some tea first, and the food will be ready soon." When Jiang Yao pretended to be well-behaved, no one could see her dark side.

It is hard not to feel pity for this little face with a bright smile and the action of wiping sweat with her hands.

She is like the pure and cute daughter next door who is the most sensible and proudest of her parents.

Especially her hair, which had just been tied up to make it easier to cook. The bright yellow floral headband was slanted around her smooth long hair and pulled over her shoulders.

Chen Yuan was marveling at how Jiang Yao's outfit was so suitable for a family gathering, when he suddenly felt his parents giving him a sidelong glance, so he turned his head and looked up at the ceiling.

What my parents meant was very clear: You, a bastard, have the heart to play with such a good girl at two different places.

"You two sisters have worked so hard this time. Come, sit next to me. Your name is Jiang Yao, right?"

"Yes, Auntie, just call me Yaoyao."

"Then I won't lie, you are so pretty," Liu He pulled Jiang Yao's hand over, her tone warm, and there was even a hint of unspeakable guilt in her eyes: "To be honest, I'm almost an old woman, and this is the first time I've seen a girl as pretty as you."

"Jun means you are beautiful." Chen Yuan explained.

Jiang Yao suddenly realized, then pursed her lips and said softly: "Auntie is not an old woman at all. There are hardly any wrinkles on her face, and her figure is so well maintained. I feel that she is very elegant at first glance. Chen Yuan always told me that you are kind and dignified. When we met today, I remembered a very good teacher in my high school. She taught many good students. Auntie is the same as her, but prettier than her."

"Oh, what are you talking about? You made me blush. Teaching and educating people is our duty as teachers. Xiaoyuan has indeed been afraid of me since he was young. I didn't expect him to say something kind to me."

"What skin care products does Auntie usually use to keep her skin in such good condition?"

"I don't use skin care products. I just wash my face with water. I'm considered diligent if I can use half a bottle of ordinary face cream throughout the year. I'm too busy with teaching to take care of my face."

"Really? Then this is natural good skin. Auntie, you are almost 40 years old? There is not even a single spot. Should I continue to guess?"

"You're almost fifty, and you're such a sweet kid," Liu He smiled from ear to ear, clapping her hands, "But what you said about fog spots is true. All the teachers of my age have them, but I don't see any of them. They've been envious more than once."

"I'm just saying..."

Chen Yuan watched this scene from the side which was completely beyond his expectations. Jiang Yao was so calm when talking to her fierce mother, and they became closer with just a few words.

This is incredible.

He suddenly admired Jiang Yao's sweet talk. If he had written these words and asked them to say them, he would have stumbled and stammered, as he was too thin-skinned. But Jiang Yao said them out loud.

While talking, Jiang Yao occasionally stole a glance at him, and Chen Yuan immediately raised the corner of his mouth, realizing that he didn't need to say anything more and just leave the matter to the two sisters.

The most dangerous stage has passed.

Chen Yuan suddenly felt all the pressure disappear and he felt indescribably happy. It was like the last day of summer vacation when he scribbled on his homework and waited anxiously for school to start the next day. When school started, the teacher had a stern face in class but did not check the homework. Instead, he asked everyone to put away their homework and go to class.

Maybe it was a feeling of luck like this,
He lowered his head and took out his cell phone, checking the time. It was almost noon.

"This tea is good, mellow and fragrant, with a long aftertaste." After taking a sip of the hot tea, Dad Chen's brows immediately relaxed and his eyes flashed with appreciation.

"Uncle likes tea?"

"Occasionally drink."

"Oh," Jiang Yao nodded and said softly, "My sister is quite knowledgeable about tea. If uncle likes it, be sure to take some with you when you leave. I'll go get it now."

"That's not necessary."

As he spoke, Jiang Yao stood up and walked towards the opposite door. Without listening to Chen's father's dissuasion, he ran over with light steps and his figure disappeared at the door.

Liu He and Chen's father almost leaned over to look at the same time, looking quite reluctant to leave.

"This child is so sensible."

"That's it."

Jiang Yao came back half a minute later, her white dress fluttering, a bright smile on her face, and she sat down with a box of tea.

Before she could even catch her breath, she whispered, "Uncle, this seems to be the one my sister just made."

"This is authentic Huangshan Maofeng tea." When Dad Chen saw the box of tea, he adjusted his glasses and said with a little surprise.

"Mao Feng?"

"Yes, it is one of the most famous teas in China," Father Chen became interested. He unscrewed the box, took off the outer packaging, looked inside, and took a sniff. "Yes, it is a good tea of ​​the new season. It has white hairs all over it and the buds are like spikes. It is slightly curled in shape, like a sparrow's tongue, and its unique mark is the exposed silver hairs. It was a tribute tea that ordinary people could not drink during the Guangxu period."

"Is it so amazing? Uncle knows a lot," Jiang Yao was confused for a moment, and then praised sincerely: "I don't know much about tea, I just think it smells good, and I usually taste it when my sister makes it."

"I just understand a little bit."

Dad Chen was very pleased with the compliment. He often boasted to his friends of the same age that he knew a lot about tea. He actually had several boxes of good tea at home, all sent by Jiang Zhengfeng every year.

Whenever those old teachers came to Chen Yuan's house to play chess, they knew that there was good tea at home, so they would often look for tea everywhere and insist on giving it to him to drink up.

Because real good tea cannot be bought with money.

Dad Chen was reluctant to give it to them to drink. Only when he was extremely happy would he take it out and share it with one or two close friends. They would set up a small table in the yard, talk about things while drinking tea, and enjoy themselves leisurely under the sunset glow.

……

"Lunch is ready. Let's wash our hands and eat." Suddenly, Jiang Ning came out of the kitchen, holding two exquisite plates in her hands and called softly as she walked.

"It's finally time to eat," Chen Yuan stood up from the sofa, "I'm starving."

They had been smelling the aroma of food for a long time. Even though they were not very hungry, they felt hungry and kept looking towards the kitchen.

There is no need to say much about Jiang Ning's attainments in cooking, not to mention that she is naturally gifted. If Chen Yuan observes carefully, he can find out how serious Jiang Ning is about cooking.

Because she is serious and meticulous in her approach, she learns new dishes extremely quickly, and it is no exaggeration to say that she can master them effortlessly.

"Ningning," Liu He walked over and saw a table full of delicious food. She was flattered and said kindly, "We came here and made you worry so much. Logically, we should prepare a meal for you two sisters to come over."

She really likes Jiang Ning.

This girl comes from such a wealthy family and has an excellent education, but she doesn't have any spoiled or overbearing personality at all. Just by looking at the dishes on the table, you can tell how much effort she put into preparing them. She is also very beautiful. In every aspect, it can be said that Chen Yuan's girlfriend is impeccable.

She suddenly felt a little guilty.

How could these two good girls both choose her own son? She felt very sorry for these two sisters...

"You are our elders, and it doesn't take much effort to prepare a meal. If possible... it's okay for me to cook a few more meals for my uncle and aunt." Jiang Ning said shyly.

"I'm so embarrassed! Ningning, I really don't know what to say. We will have plenty of opportunities in the future." Liu He smiled so hard that crow's feet appeared on the corners of his eyes. "There's a long way to go."

Everyone heard the hidden meaning. "That's right, your aunt is also a good cook. Come to her house and play with Yaoyao." Father Chen said with a smile.

"Thank you, uncle." Jiang Yao, who was originally a little disappointed, immediately curved her eyes upon hearing this.

Only Chen Yuan seemed to hear nothing.

"Braised prawns, grilled abalone, braised pork and this steamed fish? They look so delicious!" he exclaimed.

"Hilsa is considered a famous dish in Mingzhu City."

Everyone sat down around the dining table. The three younger generations held their chopsticks properly and waited for Father Chen and Liu He to start eating first.

"Eat quickly, there are no so many rules."

When Liu He saw this, the pity in his eyes became even stronger.

Every mother without a daughter would imagine how caring this little girl would be if she gave birth to a daughter.

As Liu He's thoughts changed, she suddenly remembered that since her son had chosen one of them, she could adopt the other one as her goddaughter in the future. This might be a temporary solution. Otherwise, if there was a dispute in the future, someone would inevitably get hurt, and it would be too ugly to have a falling out.

……

The atmosphere at the table was joyful and there seemed to be endless topics to talk about.

The two elders praised the sisters' cooking skills highly. It was not just politeness but real praise.

"Ningning, may I ask which school you studied for your master's degree? Universities like Lanzhou University should have very high academic requirements." Liu He asked curiously.

"I have a double degree from Yale University, Auntie. Logically, I cannot teach at a key university like Lanjing University. However, I was lucky enough to publish a few papers in top journals, and my mother is a trustee of Lanjing University and has donated to some projects before, so..."

"I understand...I understand this."

Liu He turned around and looked at Chen's father, secretly shocked.

Yale University is one of the top universities in the world, and this academic degree is indeed not something that ordinary people can get.

From this point of view, the two sisters come from good families and are definitely ladies from wealthy families. No wonder they are so polite.

Liu He was surprised but also felt a little pressured. It would be difficult to become in-laws in the future. People often said that people in Mingzhu City were quite xenophobic, and it was hard to tell whether what she heard from others was true or not.

The couple are just ordinary county teachers.

Fortunately, Jiang Zhengfeng is there to back him up in this regard, which gives Liu He peace of mind.

Although there is no such thing as being well-matched in love, it is definitely good to be well-matched, so that there won't be too big a gap in the two parties' ideas.

"What about you two... I feel a little embarrassed to ask this, but what are your zodiac signs?" She tentatively asked the question that concerned her most.

"Well..." Jiang Ning and her sister looked at each other, "We are born in the year of the tiger. Our birthdays are five minutes apart and in August."

"Those born in the year of the tiger are good!"

With a "bang", Liu He slammed the table excitedly.

According to the Chinese zodiac sign of the Tiger, he is 26 years old this year, which makes him seven years and seven months older than Chen Yuan. This is completely acceptable!

Liu He looked at the two sisters for a long time since she entered the room. Because they were so beautiful, it was really hard to guess their ages. She thought Jiang Yao was about 24 years old, but when she looked at Jiang Ning, she felt that her guess was too little.

After calculating the academic qualifications, I ruled out the idea of ​​being twenty-four or twenty-five years old.

She was so excited that she startled everyone else at the table.

"What's wrong...Auntie?"

"It's okay, it's okay. It just happened to match Xiaoyuan's zodiac sign. What a coincidence."

"Yes...yes."

Jiang Ning and Jiang Yao both lowered their eyebrows slightly, and their cheeks were clearly a little red. If these words came from someone else, it would be nothing, but when they came from the mouth of the future mother-in-law, the meaning was different.

They were previously terrified that they would not be recognized by their elders, or that they would not be accepted due to their age, but they were delighted by the enthusiasm and open-mindedness of Chen Yuan's parents.

The reason why Liu He was so excited was that when the old gentleman was fortune-telling, he said that the most suitable zodiac sign for Chen Yuan was the tiger. This was a fate sent from heaven!

Uh...it's just that this fate seems to have an extra part.

Afterwards, Liu He asked about the number of people in the two sisters' families, where they planned to work in the future, and how many babies they wanted to have in the future...

The topic becomes more and more free-flowing as we talk.

Especially the question of "how many babies should we have?", which immediately made Ningning and Yaoyao blush, and their earlobes turned red as if they were about to bleed.

Chen Yuan was eating when he felt the topic had become off topic. His mother suddenly said this and he almost spit out his food.

"Cough! Cough cough!" He coughed violently several times due to being choked.

"Young Master, you didn't..." Jiang Yao blurted out this title subconsciously and patted his back. Then she realized that she had said the wrong thing. Her cheeks changed color and she quickly lowered her head.

She bit her lip, looking embarrassed and shy, and picked up the bottle of mineral water beside her and stuffed it into Chen Yuan's arms.

He picked up the bowl of rice by himself, lowered his head, and almost buried his cheek in the bowl.

That innocent look is so adorable.

"Mom, what kind of questions are you asking?" Chen Yuan said speechlessly.

"What's wrong? I'm just asking casually, go eat your meal!"

Liu He glared and threw a chicken wing into his bowl. Chen Yuan's mouth twitched and he could only hold the chicken wing in his mouth and start chewing it.

"As for me..." Jiang Ning glanced at Chen Yuan and said in a voice as light as a mosquito's: "It mainly depends on Chen Yuan's opinion. His thoughts are very important."

"Me too." Jiang Yao added in a low voice.

Hearing this, the table suddenly became quiet.

Chen Yuan looked up while chewing on a chicken wing. There were still a few drops of oil at the corners of his mouth. He had a very smart expression on his face, as if wondering why everyone suddenly stopped talking.

Then he met his parents' scrutinizing gazes.

"These chicken wings are delicious, mom, please eat them quickly."

"I don't want to eat! I'm too angry!" Liu He glared at him and said coldly.

"..."

The better the two sisters performed, the more Liu He and Chen's father wanted to pull out the belt, make Chen Yuan kneel on the ground with his butt sticking up, and spank him hard.

This is really too unfair to the two girls.

They even worry about what the other person's mother will think if they hear about it. Whose daughter is not the apple of their eye?

I hold it in my hand for fear of dropping it.

I’m afraid it will melt if I put it in my mouth.

But these two cabbages, as good as glass and jade, ended up in the mouth of the same pig...

(End of this chapter)