Xia Xiao had stayed in the military unit for half a month, accompanying Gao Jiaxing when he was free, and helping out in the canteen when he was busy. She got along with everyone very well.
Gao Jiaxing’s insomnia had also completely healed. However, this ti when Xia Xiao left the military unit to return ho, Gao Jiaxing followed her. Feiyue was bringing his partner ho, so naturally, as parents, Gao Jiaxing and Xia Xiao appeared too.
Feiyang had gone out on a mission and Li Min was still resting at her parent’s house. Gao Jiaxing and Xia Xiao thought it would only be Feiyue bringing his partner back, but unexpectedly, Feiyi was there too, and the two brothers had run into each other.
"Second brother, what a coincidence," said Feiyi.
Feiyue raised an eyebrow, "Didn’t expect you to be so quick."
"Our mom had said, you should do what’s appropriate for your age, and this timing is just right for ." Feiyi added solemnly, "If it weren’t for giving way to you, the elder brother, I would have brought soone back long ago."
Feiyue stroked his chin, his younger brother was complaining about the speed of his dating.
"Second brother, third brother, what are you doing standing at the door?" Feiteng and Spirit had just returned from outside and were speechless seeing their two brothers standing there with their partners.
Just then, the door opened, and the guard Xiao Zhang ca out to greet Feiyue and Feiyi, saying, "The lady has gone to the market to buy groceries."
Ah, the children were all surprised; they hadn’t expected their parents to go to the market to buy groceries. Spirit laughed, "Mom and dad haven’t been to the market for a long ti, I’ll go take a look."
As Spirit was about to head out, Feiteng said, "It’s the first visit for the second and third sister-in-law. Keep them company, I’ll go help mom and dad with the groceries."
Feiteng left after speaking, and Spirit had no choice but to follow Feiyue and Feiyi into the house. She was acquainted with Feiyue’s and Feiyi’s partners, so they all settled in the living room for a chat.
Soon, Gao Jiaxing, Xia Xiao, and Feiteng returned. The young people in the living room all stood up, "Mom, Dad."
After Feiyue, Feiyi, and Spirit called out, Feiteng headed to the kitchen with the groceries. Feiyue and Feiyi then introduced their partners to Xia Xiao and Gao Jiaxing.
"Mom, dad, this is my partner Ye Jia, a translator at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs," Feiyue began.
"Hello, Uncle and Auntie," Ye Jia, poised, greeted Gao Jiaxing and Xia Xiao.
"Very good," Xia Xiao was extrely happy, not having expected that both her sons would bring their partners back today.
Feiyi also said, "Mom, dad, this is my girlfriend, Li Manzi, a pop star."
"Very good, please sit down, make yourself at ho, no need to be so formal," Xia Xiao welcod them warmly with a smile.
Ye Jia is originally from a Chinese heritage family; her ancestors had emigrated overseas by the late Qing Dynasty. However, her parents decided to return to their ho country to develop their careers.
anwhile, Li Manzi used to be Feiyi’s classmate. She was chubby as a child, but now at eighteen, she had transford greatly.
After the commotion, Xia Xiao went to the kitchen, followed by Spirit, Ye Jia, and Li Manzi to help out.
Ye Jia had also studied abroad when she was young and later emigrated back to the country. Although she liked Chinese food, she was skilled at cooking Western cuisine.
Li Manzi, on the other hand, had excellent cooking skills, which surprised Xia Xiao. Li Manzi explained, "I am currently participating in a culinary variety show, so I devote a lot of thought to food."
Xia Xiao nodded. From the perspective of a mother-in-law, she was naturally delighted that her daughters-in-law all had so cooking skills.
Soon, the kitchen was filled with harmony, and the interactions between the mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, and co-sisters-in-law were very joyful. Being approachable and easygoing, Xia Xiao had simple expectations for her daughters-in-law—she hoped her sons liked them, and she wanted them to have a good life together and maintain harmonious family relationships.
anwhile, in the living room, the n were chatting privately. Feiyue said, "Dad, Mom gets along well with Ye Jia."
Feiyi also spoke up, "Manzi loves cooking the most; she definitely can find common ground with Mom."
Gao Jiaxing glanced at his sons and said, "You know what kind of person your mom is. If your wives can’t get along with her, it’s definitely not your mom’s fault."
Gao Jiaxing made his stance clear in front of his sons. Xia Xiao was easygoing, and if the daughters-in-law couldn’t get along with her or didn’t respect her, that was sothing Gao Jiaxing wouldn’t want to see.
He was three years older than Xia Xiao and might leave this world before her. Gao Jiaxing did not want Xia Xiao to be disrespected by her daughters-in-law when she was old.
So, he said, "No matter what, when you bring a girl into our family, you must treat her well. She is your wife, the mother of your children, and the person you’ll spend your life with. Of course, how long your marriage lasts and how far you go together is up to you two, but since you’ve decided to build a family, you must shoulder your family responsibilities—that’s what being a responsible man is about.
If the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law get along well, it’s great for everyone. But if they don’t, as sons and husbands, you also bear so responsibility. How you handle the relationship between your mother and your wife is a testant to your capabilities."
"Don’t worry, Dad, that won’t happen," Feiyue and Feiyi both assured.
"Maybe not now, but who knows about the future," Gao Jiaxing said, just taking precautions. After all, conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law have been a historical issue.
Certainly, not every mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship is bad, but many are challenging. Zheng Xianghong and Xia Xiao were both amiable and hassle-free people, and respect, courtesy, care, and tolerance were essential in their interactions.
As the head of the family, Gao Jiaxing hoped to see harmony in the large family. However, having many sons ant complex relationships among in-laws, co-sisters, and sisters-in-law once they each had their own families.
"Dad, give us so advice," Feiteng suddenly said, thinking about his own partner, a lawyer who was fiery and often put him on the spot with her sharp words. He loved her nevertheless.
Feiteng naturally wanted to see his mother-in-law and wife get along; otherwise, it would be quite a headache, and he sought guidance from his father.
Feiteng was worried since his mother and grandmother were both easygoing, and he had never seen them argue.
Gao Jiaxing paused for a mont, thinking about advice. He suddenly felt he hadn’t done much, and finally said, "Your grandma and your mom are both easygoing people. Back then, your grandma really liked your mom; they got along like old friends. I was lucky to have both a good mom and a good wife."
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