Just then, a few sons also ca over, and Luo Qiao gave them a warning look: "Just in ti, you guys are here. The family of the classmate you helped yesterday is here to say thanks."
Even though Xiao Ye was usually carefree, he noticed his mom’s warning look earlier, so he stepped forward: "No need to thank us. Whether we’re classmates or just happened to et as strangers, when help is needed, we help."
Mother Huang looked at the three young n with the approving eyes of a mother-in-law evaluating her son-in-law: "We should thank you, we should. Today we ca just to see you in person, we left in a hurry and forgot to bring gifts, but in a few days, we’ll definitely co by with tokens of gratitude."
Upon hearing this, even Xiao Ye, with his blunt personality, sensed sothing was off. He glanced at their hands, and indeed, they ca empty-handed.
Xiao Ye gave a direct look at Huang Yuyan, thinking to himself that she must be quite the scher. Not that his family was after so small gift, but this was too much of a brush-off.
So he straightforwardly declined: "We lack nothing at ho, we’ve received your gratitude. It’s the New Year, so we won’t invite you in, as we also have things to do."
But Mother Huang acted as if she didn’t understand: "Not busy, not busy, it’s just our appreciation. Otherwise, we won’t feel at ease. We’ll definitely visit again."
At this mont, Xiao Yu, who usually didn’t talk much, spoke up: "How about this: you don’t need to make the trip again. I’ll just go with you now, and once you’ve bought what you want, I’ll bring it back myself. Our family enjoys peace and quiet, so please understand."
As he spoke, he was about to head out.
Seeing the situation, Mother Huang looked a bit troubled and said: "Oh dear, I left in such a hurry, didn’t even bring my wallet. Let’s buy it another day and bring it over."
Xiao Yu replied directly: "No problem, your place is across the street, right? Since it’s not far, and since you seem determined to express your thanks, I’ll just make a quick trip. Let’s go."
The Huang family was utterly embarrassed. They hadn’t expected this young man to be so persistent.
Luo Qiao smiled subtly, giving her son an approving look, and cooperated by saying: "Since that’s the case, let him make the trip so you won’t have to. I noticed you won’t feel at ease without expressing sothing, and this way we won’t have to play this back-and-forth ga again."
Then she added: "It’s nothing major, just a token will do. Please, don’t buy anything expensive."
She patted her son again, saying: "With the current world, I’m not at ease with only you going. Have your Big Brother and Second Brother go with you. Make it quick, we have plenty to do at ho today."
She then turned to the mbers of the Huang family: "Just a token is fine, as long as it’s not sothing expensive."
Mother Huang raised her hand: "No, I have more to say."
Luo Qiao, a bit impatient, said: "Madam, there’s no need to keep repeating words of gratitude. We understand. It’s the New Year, we’re all busy, so I won’t delay you any longer. Take care on your way ho."
The second daughter-in-law of the Huang family realized that they probably figured out their intentions long ago. It was indeed embarrassing.
She reached out and tugged on her mother-in-law, who still wanted to speak: "Mom, it’s the New Year, we have things to tidy up at ho. We should go now, as they’re busy too."
Seeing that she couldn’t get through to the adults, Mother Huang decided to try with Xiao Ye and his brothers, but they were deeply engrossed in talking about the ball ga, so she couldn’t get a word in edgewise.
She was sweating from anxiety, even felt a headache, but there was nothing else she could do.
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