Chapter 294: The love lasts for a long time, and the three of them are actually sweet

The truth is that as children grow older and become more independent, there will be fewer and fewer things that parents can do to intervene and discipline them.

After all, children are also independent individuals. When they are not yet independent, parents may have the final say, but such voice will disappear quickly as time goes by.

In other words: the arm can never twist the thigh.

Although Liu He was very angry, she knew very well that she had no way to deal with Chen Yuan.

This time, she came to visit Chen Yuan since he went to college. Chen Yuan revealed that he was interning at a company, having a love relationship, and studying - all of which showed that he had his own ideas about everything and did not need his parents' interference.

From what the two sisters said, Liu He clearly saw their sincere feelings for that bad boy Chen Yuan. These things cannot be pretended.

When they answered some questions, their eyes involuntarily drifted towards him. It was obvious that whoever was the backbone of the relationship would have most of the say.

It has nothing to do with family status, but is a habit formed over time, proving that they habitually seek opinions and approval from Chen Yuan.

Moreover, Chen Yuan hardly ever picked up food for himself during the whole process. As a mother, there is nothing to discuss about Liu He picking up food for her son, but Jiang Ning and Jiang Yao would do the same unconsciously, and their movements were extremely familiar, as if they had repeated them countless times.

Anyway, the more he observed, the more difficult it became for Liu He to relieve the melancholy in his heart.

"If only my son had told me earlier," Liu He couldn't help but think so. With her advice, the situation would definitely be much better than it is now.

In any case, she and Chen's father are reliable adults who have experienced many hardships. They are more thorough in doing things, much more careful than the ignorant Chen Yuan.

That being said, how many children in this world can share their love affairs with their parents? Especially in the traditional education of respecting hierarchy for thousands of years, if there is such an open-minded family, then the child living in it will undoubtedly be happy.

The current situation seemed unmanageable to Chen Yuan, but Liu He had an idea in his mind.

In the early stages of a relationship, everything is easy to talk about and it is not too late. If Chen Yuan brought home two future daughters-in-law with big bellies, she would be so angry that she would pass out.

……

At the dining table, the atmosphere was exceptionally lively and warm, with laughter and joy heard from time to time.

It was the first time that Chen Yuan realized that his parents were so talkative. This was different from his impression. In the past, they would exchange a few words and then go about their own business, as if they didn’t have much to talk about with a little kid like him.

So his parents have been using the cold violence on him for so many years...

The two elders talked to Jiang Ning and Jiang Yao about a wide variety of topics, even extending to their education in recent years.

As the lunch was so sumptuous, the five of them tried hard to eat only a little over half of it. In the end they really couldn't eat any more. Even Jiang Ning, who usually ate very little to maintain her figure, made an exception and ate very full.

"You guys eat first. I'll go sit on the sofa and drink some tea to help me feel better." Dad Chen was the first to get up and leave.

Then Liu He also stood up and followed them to the sofa, leaving space for the three little ones to talk.

The elders leave.

The two sisters immediately relaxed from their formal sitting posture.

"I'm so nervous that my palms are sweating." Jiang Ning came closer and spoke softly in Chen Yuan's ear.

"It's okay, you two performed very well," Chen Yuan blinked his cunning eyes, "It seems that my parents have already taken you down."

He took the tissue and pulled Jiang Ning's soft, boneless little hand over to help her wipe it.

"It's not that simple." She was delighted at first, but then she muttered, not daring to be too happy.

"It was so embarrassing just now. I said the wrong things several times." Jiang Yao poked at the rice in the bowl, feeling conflicted. Her delicate little face looked sad and she kept biting her lips.

Her worries were all shown on her face. When Chen Yuan looked at her, he felt a little guilty for a moment.

The pressure on the two sisters is undoubtedly greater than that on him.

"No way, you are invincible today. When I came over to eat just now, my mother quietly told me that you are very good at talking and have a very sweet mouth. You can tell at a glance that you are a girl who knows how to be considerate and caring."

"Really?" Jiang Yao asked, half-believing and half-doubting, blinking her watery eyes.

"I lied to you. I'm a dog."

Chen Yuan rubbed Jiang Yao's hair.

She brought the most surprises today. It can be said that she performed beyond her normal level and brought out her lovable qualities to the fullest.

After being comforted by Chen Yuan, Jiang Ning and Jiang Yao felt an indescribable joy in their hearts. Looking at their expressions, they were all secretly happy, suppressing the smile that could not be resisted.

The three little ones were whispering to each other, their bright faces often lit up with smiles, and under the table they were holding hands and poking each other's waists.

Completely immersed in love.

The two sisters' most vivid feeling was that Chen Yuan's parents were really good people. Before coming, they were worried that it would be difficult to get along with them or something. After all, they had heard about how fierce Liu He was when they called before. After getting along with him today, they found that it was not the case at all.

She was warm and kind, and there was nothing wrong with her behavior as an elder, and she was not harsh at all.

It turns out that the fierceness is only directed at Chen Yuan, who has been under strict management since he was a child.

This made Ningning and Yaoyao breathe a sigh of relief. They got along so well with each other that they didn't have to worry about the future. Instead, through this meal, they vaguely felt the long-lost family warmth.

They all sighed in their hearts at the same time, perhaps this is what normal parenting is like.

They were used to being bullied by Jiang Ruxue, so they felt particularly moved when they felt the kindness of Chen's father and mother.

The two sisters looked at each other, and although they didn't say a word, they completely understood what the other was thinking at the moment, as if they had telepathy. It was a tacit understanding that others envied.

"Old Chen, take a look."

On the sofa, Liu He tugged at Chen's father's sleeve and gestured towards Chen Yuan.

When Father Chen looked over, he naturally noticed the sweet love between Jiang Ning, Jiang Yao and Chen Yuan. He winked at Liu He.

The two elders also had a sweet smile on their faces.

"Your son is quite resourceful," Liu He lowered her voice, her tone sarcastic, "He can make two such good girls get along harmoniously."

"You're talking as if he's not your son... But," Father Chen said seriously, "Xiao Yuan is a third as charming as I was when I was young. He's too popular. Sigh."

"Get out of here!"

Liu He was so angry that she laughed. She acted as if it was so glorious and even now she didn't forget to flatter herself. It was obviously a troublesome matter.

"Speaking of which, Lao Chen, what do you think?"

"what?"

"What else could it be? What do you think?"

"After all, it's not even a done deal, so let them get along first. We can't make the decision. His own opinion is the most important."

"You should be thankful that you didn't have this kind of thing. If you had, people would have come to our house and pointed at our noses and scolded us, asking us how we raised our children. Would you be happy then?"

"If that's the case, then let Zhengfeng come and take the blame."

"..."

Father Chen didn't take it as seriously as Liu He, or rather, he didn't want to interfere too much.

He did his best to raise Chen Yuan, and now that he has been admitted to university, he has almost completed the basic task.

Because this society is cruel, and for most men, growing up is a stressful thing. No one can always be a kid who goes home crying when he makes a mistake. The storms and winds that come his way are something that must be faced in the process of growing up.

The same is true for feelings.

Only after experiencing it will you understand what can be discarded and what is truly important.

If Chen Yuan makes a good choice at that time, then as a father I will be happy for him from the bottom of my heart. If the situation cannot be resolved, then this is the retribution he deserves and the pain he cannot avoid.

There is an obvious difference in the thinking of Chen's father and Liu He in this regard. One wants to let it go.

The other one was thinking hard about a suitable idea, fearing that Chen Yuan, who was too young, could not grasp it.

The fact is, Chen Yuan did not choose to tell his parents at the beginning, and that was a choice.

"I just hope he can be sensible, I don't expect anything else." Liu He glanced at his son who was whispering with Jiang Ning at the dining table.

"It's hard to say." Dad Chen took a sip of the fragrant tea and shook his head slightly.

……

"Xiao Yuan?"

After simply packing up lunch, Liu He waved to Chen Yuan to come over to the sofa.

"What's wrong, Mom?"

"I have something to tell you." Liu He took out her bag and pulled out a contract. "Do you have your ID card at home? Leave it here so I can take a photo. Then you can sign the contract."

"What kind of contract is this?" Chen Yuan looked at it curiously. After reading it carefully, he was immediately surprised and asked, "You really bought a house for me?"

"No? Don't you see how old you are? Your father and I should have been worried about buying a house for you a long time ago. We should have bought it a few years ago, but now the house prices have risen so high."

"That's right, why do you have to buy it when it's the most expensive?"

"Xiaoyuan, let me tell you, there are only a few years in a person's life when there are many important things to do. It is important to get a good academic degree, but it is more important to have a home that can shelter you from the wind and rain. This way you will always have a home." Liu He tapped the table to educate him.

"I have a home. Aren't we living well in the school's staff housing?"

"No, that's my house. You'll have to move out later."

"No, we are splitting up now..."

"Don't talk nonsense to me. Go get your ID card. What do you think I came to Lanjing to see you for? Solve the matter as soon as possible so that your father and I can enjoy our old age. This child is a worry at all. Your father is already fifty years old--"

Chen Yuan felt a headache after listening to the nagging. He quickly raised his hand to signal for a pause and went to his bedroom bag to look for his ID card.

Just now he was flipping through the contract and saw some of the contents: a house of more than 100 square meters, with a loan term of 20 years.

This is really worth spending money on.

Chen Yuan felt helpless but also a little touched. He had never asked his parents for anything, but as adoptive parents, they had always given Chen Yuan nothing less.

Jiang Zhengfeng transfers a portion of money to Chen's father's account every year.

But Chen Yuan knew at a glance that the two of them had not used the money for the home loan at all. They were simply spending the salary they had saved for many years.

"Okay, that's it."

After a long time.

After Liu He forced Chen Yuan to put his fingerprints on the contract, she was satisfied and put her mind at ease.

At this time, Jiang Ning suddenly asked cautiously: "Auntie, if you have time in the afternoon, we can go to visit the attractions in Lanjing together. Have you visited the university where Chen Yuan went? Let's go and take a look together. It's a rare trip."

"Yes, Mom, you've come here with great difficulty, why not go for a walk? The weather is nice today," Chen Yuan went to the window and looked outside, "Let's take a rest. When the sun goes down a little, we can go out."

"This...has delayed your business."

"No problem. I'm taking a break today."

"What about Lao Chen?"

"Since we're here," Father Chen nodded, "let's leave early tomorrow morning."

When Jiang Ning heard that the two elders were willing to stay for one night and visit the tourist attractions, a gentle smile immediately appeared on her cheeks.

She regards Chen Dad and Liu He as her future parents-in-law. It is a rare opportunity to get along with them and enhance their relationship. This is a perfect opportunity.

After all, the different positions between her and Jiang Yao in Chen Yuan's heart will definitely affect his future choices.

All I can say is that she and her sister each have their reasons for not losing.

Of course, Chen Yuan was extremely satisfied with the two sisters, and even felt very happy. This was the umpteenth time he experienced the benefits of dating girls who were older than him, who were different from the girls of the same age in school.

This is the charm of a mature woman.

Jiang Ning is very versatile and well-mannered. She always knows how to take care of his feelings and how to treat elders.

He never had to worry about anything, as most of the details were taken care of.

Look, Chen Yuan didn’t even think about asking his mother to wear a sun hat when he went out later. Jiang Ning had already gone to get her own sun hat and sunscreen, and was sharing them with Liu He, chatting and laughing.

He and Father Chen were just sitting on the sofa drinking tea calmly, without much to do between two men, and they seemed to be enjoying themselves.

"It's been a while since I've had this much free time." Dad Chen sighed leisurely. He drank his tea, enjoying the ease of Liu He focusing completely on his future daughter-in-law. He felt extremely comfortable.

After a while, the father and son crossed their legs at the same time.

"Do you have chess here?"

"No, Dad, but you can use the iPad to play against players."

"Come!"

Chen Yuan nodded and called Jiang Yao to bring the iPad from the room. Then the father and son actually started playing cyber chess, and they were extremely serious about it.

……

In the afternoon, Jiang Ning and Jiang Yao accompanied the two elders, with Chen Yuan as the driver, and spent a very meaningful time, just like a real family trip.

We were talking and laughing in the car, and it seemed like there were endless topics to talk about.

Liu He took the initiative to reveal Chen Yuan's past and told many interesting stories about Chen Yuan's childhood. He couldn't bear to talk about it, but the two sisters listened with great interest, especially when they talked about the time when Chen Yuan was beaten by a little girl in kindergarten and cried, and then he drew a turtle on his face and ran home crying. They almost laughed to tears.

When boys were young, they were naughty and there was a lot of fun in the remote countryside. We would gather a group of kids together, make fried lake and dog bowls in the winter, steal watermelons in the summer, and occasionally take sweet potatoes from other people's fields to roast. We would often be chased and scolded by the old men guarding the fields.

Jiang Yao was filled with envy when she listened to Liu He's story. She had been taught art subjects by various teachers since she was a child, and she really couldn't imagine such a happy childhood.

If... she wasn't the daughter of the Jiang family in Mingzhu City, but a childhood sweetheart who lived in a remote place with Chen Yuan and grew up together, how wonderful it would be...

She couldn't help but fantasize.

After arriving at your destination.

Chen Yuan and his companions first stopped by Jiming Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha. As one of the oldest temples in Lanjing, this place is undoubtedly extremely rich in Buddhist atmosphere and cultural heritage. It was spring, and all things were reviving.

In the temple.

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, covering the entire garden. The petals are clustered together, so pink that it's dazzling. There are still many buds that have not yet bloomed.

Chen Yuan took a lot of photos of the two sisters and Liu He, and their warm smiles were frozen in the photos.

Take advantage of the evening when the sun sets.

The group went to visit Lanjing University, where they visited the library and the famous Yingtian Building on campus. There were not many students during the holidays, and they were particularly eye-catching as they walked and laughed on the boulevard.

Originally, he wanted to go to the Lanjing Museum to take another look, but unfortunately it was too late and it would close in half an hour. Chen Yuan had to change his destination halfway and decided to go to the Confucius Temple and the Qinhuai River.

At night, it is a very lively scene there, with endless lanterns, singing girls with slender waists, and all kinds of snacks with fragrant smells.

They had dinner here.

It was around 9:30 in the evening when we left in high spirits and returned with great satisfaction.

When we got home, everyone had a tired look on their faces, but there was a smile on their lips, and they felt indescribably satisfied.

……

"Then... Uncle and Aunt, let's go back next door first." Jiang Ning said to Liu He.

"You two sisters have been tired all day, go and rest quickly."

"Dad, Mom, you two can sleep in the master bedroom. I'll go to the next room to rest for a while." Chen Yuan stood up from the sofa with a faint smile on his face, and immediately followed the two sisters.

"Okay, my dear son, you too - eh!? Where are you going? Come back here!" Liu He reacted halfway through his sentence and his face suddenly fell.

(End of this chapter)