An Nuannuan's father had also returned.
Ever since Xu Musen appeared, the old father had felt a sense of tension, as if a green-eyed ghost sat at the foot of their building, constantly eyeing their precious 'cabbage'.
But at this mont, the deed had been done, the rice was cooked into porridge, and all he could do was to try to make up for it to his daughter, carrying a sense of guilt.
Xu Musen had brought the clothes he had prepared for the grandparents and Nannan, and for his father-in-law, he considerately bought a pair of soft leather shoes.
That way, when he kicked him, it would hurt a little less.
They didn't lack for such things, but the thoughtfulness was what the elders appreciated the most.
Moreover, in their eyes, Xu Musen was already their grandson-in-law.
The gift prepared for An Nannan was a festive red cotton jacket with fluffy white mink fur, the red and white contrast was very appealing, full of traditional Chinese elents, just like a little heroine straight out of a martial arts cartoon.
"Grandparents, do I look good in this?"
An Nannan, liking it, promptly put it on. With her hair tied into two buns, her rosy lips and white teeth, and eyes as sparkling as her sister's, she bounced out and stood with hands on hips, proudly showing off her new clothes.
"It's lovely."
The grandmother gently stroked her granddaughter's head with a loving smile, "Did you thank your brother?"
An Nannan looked up at Xu Musen and snorted proudly, "Isn't it only right for him to buy clothes? And he has to give a red envelope for the New Year."
But she couldn't hide the upward curve of her mouth.
Since their mother left, the father was often not at ho, and the grandparents had a sowhat "old-fashioned" perspective.
As for her sister, she didn't care about what clothes to wear at all.
So, it had been a long ti since anyone had bought her clothes with such care...
"You little girl..." The grandmother pinched her granddaughter's face.
"As long as Nannan likes it," Xu Musen said magnanimously with a smile. No one would get nitpicky with their younger aunt, and besides, the clothes did look nice on the little girl.
Maybe Nuannuan was this adorable when she was younger too...
It's a pity that he had seen her only briefly before. How great it would have been if they had been childhood sweethearts.
Xu Musen felt a tinge of regret.
With her cheeks slightly flushed, An Nannan looked at Xu Musen's gentle and slightly regretful expression, her plump little lips pursed, but in the end, she was too shy to speak out.
anwhile, An Shanhai silently watched this harmonious scene, feeling sowhat like an outsider.
He didn't know whether to feel happy or sad.
Ti to eat.
"Musen, I've been watching the developnt of your company this past year, and it's been very impressive. I've been to many cities on business trips and have seen your milk tea shops franchised in almost all the major cities, not to ntion the promising future of the delivery service you are running. It's a big trend for the future."
At the dinner table, An Shanhai still took the initiative to talk to Xu Musen about work.
"It's mostly been good luck and a lot of help from everyone," Xu Musen modestly responded.
Indeed, this was the case. The success of these endeavors was due in large part to help from various quarters—Liu Rushuang's finances, the network of sisters Zhu Yulan and Zhu Xianglan, and the An Family's political resources.
In this era, it was nearly impossible to start from scratch without any backing; behind every successful person there was almost always a benefactor.
"That's because you have the capability to seize the opportunities, and you would eventually succeed anyway. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Earn as much money as is necessary; having enough for a good life is what counts. You and Nuannuan are both still young, and you should cherish your life together."
An Shanhai spoke earnestly.
Grandma also chid in with a smile, "Yes, another year has blinked by, and we've all aged another year. It really feels like we're just counting the days on the calendar. The most important thing is for you young people to live well."
"I think life is pretty good now. We have good food, warm clothes, and all the children with us. What more could we old bones want?"
The old man raised his glass with a hearty laugh, "Co on, the New Year is just around the corner; let's have a drink together!"
"Cheers!"
Xu Musen raised his glass with a smile, and An Nannan also cheerfully lifted her juice to join in the fun.
It really did feel like the New Year's Eve dinner.
Yet, An Nuannuan was a bit distracted during the al, after all, there was a big announcent to make today.
She glanced covertly at Xu Musen from the corner of her eye.
Xu Musen was in no hurry, serving dishes to everyone and chatting about the year's events.
It really should have been him who was nervous, so why did it feel like she was the one getting anxious?
"Sister, are you not feeling hungry today?" Nannan sidled up to her sister and even picked a piece of at for her.
"I'm not very hungry today; you go ahead and eat."
An Nuannuan touched her stomach, feeling a bit of the sweetness of the candied hawthorn she had earlier.
However, this scene made the grandmother pensive.
"Cough cough."
Seeing that the atmosphere was about right, Xu Musen cleared his throat, ready to broach the day's most important topic.
"Grandparents, uncle, there's sothing I'd like to talk to you about."
Everyone looked over.
An Nuannuan began to focus on her food, her fair earlobes slightly reddened.
The grandmother glanced at her eldest granddaughter's stomach and then at Xu Musen but didn't say anything directly.
"Nuannuan and I have been together for two years now, and after the New Year, I'll be twenty years old. I thought that this year, after the New Year's, Nuannuan could co with to officially et my parents."
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