Chapter 1235: Chapter 1235 I Feel Really Lucky
Seeing Ning Xueling slightly frowning, she gathered her courage and continued, “Now that the children have grown up, they will be starting families of their own in a few years, and I feel I’ve done right by them. Secondly, ever since I first met you, I’ve had my heart set on you.
All these years, having been single, I also wanted someone by my side who understands the ups and downs, someone to talk to, someone to travel with after retiring in a few years.
You’ve met my children a few times before, and you’ve seen their attitudes. Besides, we will not be living together in the future. Xiao Jun’s house for after their marriage is already arranged, and Xiao Qing will be marrying off, so they won’t interfere together.”
Upon hearing this, Ning Xueling felt somewhat relieved: “You know my situation, although I’ve been married three times, I do not want to compromise myself. If they can’t accept me, I definitely won’t stay. I think I should make this clear to you in advance.”
He Qiuping nodded, “Don’t worry, marriage isn’t child’s play. Besides, we are no longer young. Any decision we make will definitely be well-considered.”
Seeing the smile on Ning Xueling’s face, He Qiuping then left.
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After lunch, Stone and Taifeng took Yanyan and Yueyue out to play.
They had just left, when Lu Yixuan’s family of four returned. Overjoyed at first, upon hearing that Stone and Taifeng had just taken Yanyan and Yueyue out, Lu Ran and Lu Hao refused to stay put.
They insisted on going out to find them, missing Yanyan and Yueyue.
Luo Qiao reckoned they couldn’t have gone far. It hadn’t been long since they left, and Lu Yixuan drove out to chase after them.
Fortunately, it wasn’t long before they spotted Stone and Taifeng, each with one kid on their shoulders. They dropped off Lu Ran and Lu Hao, gave a few instructions, and then headed back home.
Wang Xiaoxin was holding her little nephew, Kong Mingyang: “Mingyang, you can’t be picky with food anymore. Look, all three cousins are taller than you.”
Lu Yiting turned to Sister-in-law Tang, “Sister-in-law, what do they usually eat? How come they’re so tall?”
Luo Qiao thought for a moment, “I didn’t do anything special, just regular foods like seafood porridge, rib porridge, milk, vegetable porridge, pumpkin porridge, and some pasta and wontons.”
Wang Xiaoxin looked to her sister-in-law, “Your second brother and sister-in-law are both not short, probably the children will grow tall too, just picking up the good genes from their parents.”
Gu Qianru came over, “Yiting, leave Mingyang here, go back and help your mother-in-law with the New Year’s Eve dinner.”
Lu Yiting stood up after hearing her aunt, “Yes ma’am.”
Wang Xiaoxin stood up, picking up two bags beside her to give them to her: “These contain some dried fruits, snacks, and tobacco and alcohol, take them with you.”
Lu Yiting felt a little embarrassed, “Big sister, you shouldn’t have. Sister-in-law Tang already had me take over plenty of fresh vegetables, meat, and fruits, and now you’re asking me to carry even more. I’m afraid of making a habit out of it.”
Wang Xiaoxin said, “It’s all ready for you, just take it. Your mother-in-law has had a hard time looking after the kids all year, we’ve all seen it. It’s because of the good they do for you, that’s why I prepared these things.
Besides, if you can accept the items from your sister-in-law, why not from me? Remember, whether it was back at your parents’ house or now that you’re married into your husband’s family, you are still our little sister, someone we want to take care of.”
Lu Yiting’s eyes reddened, “Big sister, why do you have to say such touching things, it’s making me want to cry.”
Gu Qianru came over, “Alright, look how well off you are compared to other sisters-in-law. Protected by two brothers and loved by two sisters-in-law, just enjoy yourself. Hurry and take the items and rush back to help your mother-in-law.”
Lu Yiting took over the items from her big sister, “Big sister, sister-in-law Tang, aunt, and Sister-in-law Tang, thank you all, I feel really blessed.”
From behind came a voice, “That’s not right, aren’t there a few more people to thank?”
Lu Yiting turned around, “Yes, yes, yes, haven’t gotten to you yet, isn’t it ladies first? Thank you, Big Brother, Second Brother, thank you grandfather, and thank you to the dad who hasn’t returned yet, that should cover it, right?”
A voice at the door spoke up, “This is the first time I’ve heard my daughter say thanks, really not easy.”
Lu Yiting ran out laughing, “Dad, you’re back, why so early this year?”
Lu Xinyi ‘hmm’ed at that moment, “You have the nerve to ask? If it weren’t for your grandfather calling me, I wouldn’t have known your sister-in-law brought the kids over, only your grandfather thought of me.”
Lu Yiting cooed, “Ah, wasn’t it to give you a big surprise tonight, that’s why I didn’t call.”
Just then, she saw the grandfather coming out of the study, “Grandfather, what about the surprise for dad?”
Old Master Gu chuckled, “When I called, wasn’t that also a surprise? Otherwise how could your dad come back so early? He barely gets time off, and after the Lantern Festival, the kids will be going abroad again. It’s rare for him to have a chance, so of course, he should come back early to see his grandkids, what’s more joyful than that?”