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Chapter 347 Wanshu's First Visit
Chapter 347 Wan Shu's First Visit
Zhang Wanshu sat sideways on the motorcycle, gently wrapping one arm around his waist. Tu Nan felt the soft touch on his waist, and his heart stirred.
"Hold on tight, I'm leaving."
Tu Nan dared not ride too fast, and was very careful at every turn, for fear that if he went too fast, Wan Shu would fall off if she wasn't sitting properly.
The motorcycle moved slowly forward, the wind whistling past my ears.
Zhang Wanshu's voice was carried away by the wind, sounding somewhat soft. "Tu Nan, I'm a little nervous."
The wind was quite strong, and Tu Nan didn't hear what Wan Shu said. "What? Wan Shu, say it again, I didn't hear you." He responded loudly, turning his head slightly.
Zhang Wanshu leaned close to his ear. "I said, I'm nervous."
Tu Nan is in high spirits now, his lips unconsciously curving upwards as he speaks loudly against the wind.
"Don't be nervous. You've met my parents and Xiaoting before. They're all very nice people. My mom is especially gentle, my dad dotes on her, and my grandparents are also very kind. Don't be nervous. If you're nervous, my mom is even more nervous than you."
Zhang Wanshu asked with a smile, "What's so nerve-wracking, Auntie?"
"My mom is also a first-time mother-in-law, and she hasn't adjusted yet. Don't worry, Wanshu, my mom is very adaptable. You just need to give her some time. By the way, across the street from our house are my parents' good friends, Xiaoting and their son. You've told them about them, right? They're all very nice people."
At this moment at home, Zhuang Chaoying is focused on cleaning whitefish (Culter alburnus), planning to make a steamed fish dish.
Huang Ling was stirring the braised pork in the pot with a spatula. When the color looked about right, she added water, put the lid on, and turned to ask.
"Chaoying, when a girl visits for the first time, how much should she give as a red envelope? Mom says she's an elder too, so she should also receive one."
Zhuang Chaoying put down the scissors in his hand, turned on the tap and rinsed the gutted white fish. When he heard A-Ling ask him a question, he turned off the tap.
He turned his head, straightened his back, and thought for a moment. "How about five hundred yuan? After all, it's our first time visiting our home. Too little would make us seem unimportant. If Mom wants to give it, we'll take her share."
"Okay, then I'll do as you say. Chaoying, I plan to give the gold necklace we bought together to Wanshu."
Huang Ling also asked Song Ying, and Song Ying said that since the girl is coming to the house, as long as the girl's family doesn't object and things are basically settled between Tu Nan and her family, it's better to give her more money. It will also make Tu Nan look good. Five hundred yuan is just right, and the bigger the red envelope, the more it shows that you value the girl.
Zhuang Chaoying smiled and nodded.
"Okay, if you say you'll give it to me, then I'll give it to you."
"Let me wash my hands. I've added water to the pot. Chaoying, keep an eye on things. I'm going upstairs to get ready."
After Huang Ling finished speaking, she turned around to wash her hands and then went upstairs to prepare.
At this moment, Song Ying carried her signature steamed pork with rice flour, and Engineer Lin carried a stewed pork knuckle with green beans that was stewed until very tender. The two of them walked into the courtyard.
"Sister Ling, Aunt Huang, look at the dishes I made."
Huang Ling had already prepared the things for her future daughter-in-law. She came down from the second floor and saw Song Ying and Engineer Lin carrying dishes in.
Huang Ling lowered her head and smelled the steamed pork. "Song Ying, I love your steamed pork the most. Let's eat it together today."
After setting the dishes down, Lin Wufeng pulled Song Ying home. "Sister Ling, this is the first time Tu Nan has brought a girl home, so we won't join in the fun."
Zhuang Chaoying came out of the kitchen. "Yes, Engineer Lin, Xiao Song, our two families are like brothers and sisters, why are you being so formal?"
Lin Wufeng smiled and shook his head. "Our two families want to eat together, anytime is fine. It's the first time the girl has come to visit so many people, it wouldn't be good if she got scared or nervous. Song Ying and I made extra, so we saved another portion."
As expected, Engineer Lin was very thoughtful and meticulous. Zhuang Chaoying thought about it and realized that he was bound to be nervous when facing so many people on his first visit. This was something he hadn't considered.
"Alright, Engineer Lin, then we won't keep you any longer." Zhuang Chaoying nodded and watched Lin Wufeng and Song Ying leave.
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The fish will be steamed soon; Zhuang Chaoying kept track of the time.
Just then, someone said, "Mom and Dad, we're back."
Hearing the noise, Xiaoting quickly ran to open the door. "Brother, it's Sister Wanshu."
Zhang Wanshu smiled and took Xiaoting's hand. "Congratulations on getting into Fudan University, Xiaoting. You're really amazing." As she spoke, she reached out and touched Xiaoting's braid, the gesture intimate and natural.
Zhuang Chaoying quickly turned down the gas and hurriedly walked out of the kitchen. She immediately noticed that A-Ling looked a little nervous and knew that she was not yet used to meeting her future daughter-in-law as a mother-in-law.
He walked over quickly and gently took Ah Ling's hand. Ah Ling was really nervous; her palms were sweaty.
The whole family came out of the house and looked at Tu Nan and Wan Shu at the door.
Tu Nan immediately began introducing his family. "Mom and Dad, Grandpa and Grandma, this is my girlfriend Zhang Wanshu. Wanshu, you've met my parents before, and these are my grandparents."
Zhang Wanshu was very polite and greeted everyone in turn. "Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, it's my first time visiting, so I didn't know what to bring. Please don't mind these gifts."
Her voice was soft and soothing to listen to.
Seeing that Ah Ling didn't react for a moment, Huang's mother quickly turned her back and tapped Ah Ling's arm. "It's alright, it's alright. Hello, Wan Shu. You are so beautiful and charming. Tu Nan, Grandma never expected that you could find such a beautiful girl to bring home."
Zhuang Chaoying smiled and nodded, warmly welcoming her. "Hello Wanshu, please come in, the food is ready."
Huang Ling then remembered that she hadn't given a red envelope, and pulled a thick red envelope from her pocket, her smile stretching to her ears. "Wanshu, this is your first time here, and whatever you buy, your aunt and uncle will love it. Please accept this red envelope."
Huang's mother quickly took out her own red envelope. She and Lao Huang had gone to withdraw the money that morning, but A-Ling wouldn't allow it and even brought the money over to them. Huang's mother couldn't argue with A-Ling, so she accepted it, thinking that she would give a big red envelope when Tu Nan got married.
Zhang Wanshu knew the custom in Suzhou, which was to give red envelopes. She took the two red envelopes and was surprised to find that they were so thick. She hesitated for a moment and looked at Tu Nan.
"Take it. This is a token of your parents' and grandparents' appreciation. It shows that they highly approve of you."
Zhang Wanshu quickly expressed her gratitude. "Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma, Uncle and Aunt."
As everyone entered the house, Zhang Wanshu brought out the Moutai liquor and tea she had prepared for her uncle and grandfather, as well as two silk scarves she had bought for her aunt and grandmother, although they were different in pattern.
Zhang Wanshu also bought Xiaoting a very delicate leather backpack, because girls should still dress up nicely when they go to college.
Xiaoting eagerly took the backpack. "Thank you, Sister Wanshu, I love it so much!"
Everyone loved the gift Wan Shu gave them, especially Huang's father. His eyes lit up as he looked at the two bottles of Moutai liquor, and he unconsciously swallowed.
But the next second, he felt Huang's mother's gaze.
He quickly explained, "I'm just looking, I'm not drinking."
"Sister Wanshu, Grandpa is like a child. He always listens to Grandma."
Zhang Wanshu smiled, "The Tu Nan family is quite interesting."
Seeing her uncle and aunt busy in the kitchen, she felt bad and thought she should help out. But just as she was about to walk into the kitchen, Tu Nan stopped her.
Tu Nan thought that Xiao Ting and Wan Shu were the only people he was familiar with at home. With his sister there, Wan Shu wouldn't feel awkward. He couldn't let her do chores on her first visit. "Xiao Ting, you chat with your sister Wan Shu. I'll go to the kitchen and see if there's anything I can help with."
Then he turned and walked into the kitchen.
Zhang Wanshu really liked the family atmosphere at Tu Nan's home; his parents were very funny and loving.
Tu Nan had mentioned before that his father usually did the cooking at home, but seeing him today, I realized that this great writer is also a very good cook.
No wonder Dad said that parents are a child's first teachers. Just look at the uncles and aunts to understand why Tu Nan is so good at taking care of people. It turns out there's a reason for it.
Tu Nan is a child who grew up in love. Having seen what love looks like, he knows how to love others. He radiates the light of love like the sun, giving her great warmth and abundant love.
During the meal, Uncle Zhuang deliberately pointed the fish's mouth towards her, which is a local custom in Suzhou to show respect.
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