Chapter 779: Chapter 779 Good News Keeps Coming Chapter 779: Chapter 779 Good News Keeps Coming Luo Xuyan took a look at the Wei family and took the envelope from Woo Yunmei’s hand, “We gratefully acknowledge your kind intentions, but please keep this money. Consider it our own gesture.”
Luo Siyan also followed his big brother’s lead and handed the money from Zhou Xiaomin back to Ning Xueling, “We’re doing quite well, so just take care of yourself.”
Luo Xuyuan was the first to walk towards the exit of the alleyway, and Luo Qiao nodded at Ning Xueling before joining him, as she really couldn’t bring herself to call out “mom.”
They had never intended to encounter Ning Xueling, yet they had run into her nonetheless.
Luo Siyan said to Ning Xueling, “We’ll be leaving now.”
And turned to help Zhou Xiaomin as they made their way out.
Zhang Yuehua, who was at the gate seeing off the guests, said, “Xuyan’s family is expecting by the end of March or early April, while Siyan’s has just gotten pregnant.”
After watching the nephews leave the alley, she withdrew her gaze to the Wei family and said, “Come on in.”
Once out of the alley, none of them mentioned Ning Xueling, the mother, again. They arrived outside to find grandfather already waiting at the bus stop.
Luo Daoren had timed his bus trip, carrying gifts prepared by the family for Woo Yunmei and Zhou Xiaomin’s parental homes. This way, they could save a trip back to their own homes and also save some time.
After seeing off the big brother and sister-in-law, along with the third brother and his wife, he joined the second and the fourth brothers in accompanying grandpa on the bus ride home.
After lunch, Luo Qiao took the bus to the Yuan family. Upon her arrival, Yuan Jianing rushed over, “Qiaoqiao, I have some good news to tell you.”
While taking off her coat, Luo Qiao asked, “What good news? Could it be that you and Zhong Zhaowei have finally decided to settle down?”
Yuan Jianing was so annoyed she wanted to pinch Luo Qiao’s face, “Of course not, it’s that Little Auntie is pregnant.”
Upon hearing this, Luo Qiao exclaimed, “Really?”
Yuan Jianing nodded vigorously, “Really, really, it was only confirmed yesterday.”
Luo Qiao thought to herself that the couple was quite efficient.
“Yesterday at lunch, we had a steamed fish. As soon as the dish was served, Little Auntie had to run out. My mom and the others have experience, and Little Uncle, anxious for confirmation, took her to the hospital yesterday afternoon.”
“Where are they?”
“Upstairs.”
Luo Qiao set down the things she was carrying. This time she didn’t bring strawberries but instead some oranges and honey from her space.
Hearing the voices, Old Master Yuan came out, “Qiaoqiao’s here, come in quickly.”
The people upstairs also heard the commotion and came down. Tiong Shulan said with a smile, “Qiaoqiao, mom has knitted you a cardigan. Try it on when you go upstairs.”
Luo Qiao’s face lit up with a smile, “Thank you, mom.”
Seeing Yuan Weicheng and his wife coming downstairs, Luo Qiao smiled and said, “Congratulations to you both.”
Little Uncle Yuan replied with a smile, “Looks like you’ve heard already?”
Luo Qiao nodded, “Uh-huh, Sister Jianing just told me.”
She placed the items she brought at the edge of the living room wall, “I brought some tangerines for everyone to try later.”
Yuan Jiayi came out from the kitchen with a fruit plate, set several on the coffee table.
After peeling and tasting one, Yuan Jianing commented, “Qiaoqiao, where did you buy these oranges? They’re really sweet.”
Luo Qiao replied with a smile, “They were brought back from the south by our transportation team.”
She then took out five bottles of honey and five packets of tea leaves from her bag, “Grandpa, take one of each for yourself.”
She then pushed a set each toward the big room, second room, and third room, took the tea leaves, and handed them to Yuan Jiaxing beside her, “Fifth brother, could you please brew some tea?”
Yuan Jianing whispered, “Today, why didn’t Lu Yichen come with you?”
As Luo Qiao opened a jar of honey, she answered, “He’s on duty today.”
She signaled for Yuan Jianing to bring some cups, made several honey drinks, and placed them on the coffee table, “Whoever wants it, help yourself.”
Auntie Song Huizhen took a cup and sipped a little, “Hmm, this honey is good, even better than the ones we ordered before.”
Then, Song Huizhen softly spoke up, “Qiaoqiao, your elder brother’s marriage approval has come through, so now we just need to set the date. I’m not sure if your cousin has mentioned anything to you about your third brother and her situation?”
Luo Qiao nodded, “Eldest Auntie, there’s a proper order to these things, she won’t have any objections.”
Song Huizhen replied with a smile, “That’s good to hear. Since your elder brother’s marriage is also certain, I was thinking of having him married first. I’m just concerned she might have some thoughts about it.”
Luo Qiao smiled, “She’s preparing for the college entrance examination in July. This arrangement is best; if she gets admitted, it will be a cause for double celebration.”