The fact that their own daughter was unable to bear children was something they had long been aware of, and indeed, the son-in-law had been wronged.
"Dad, there’s nothing to feel sorry about. I should be thanking you for marrying such a wonderful daughter to me." Yang Ming had wanted to say this for a while now, because no matter what, his encounter with his wife was inseparable from this family.
At this moment, Zhong Dalong also fell silent. What man could tolerate not being able to have children? That his brother-in-law could bear it showed that he truly cared for his sister.
"You have been wronged," Father Zhong said with relief. He hadn’t been very optimistic when his daughter chose this son-in-law, but now it seemed that his daughter knew best.
"Wah-wah!" At this moment, the child cried out. The baby had just fallen asleep and now was awake; their voices must have been too loud.
Xiaoxiao immediately picked up the child and gently rocked him, cooing, "Son, don’t cry, your grandma, grandpa, and big uncle are here to see you."
Because of the baby’s cries, everyone gathered around. They all smiled at the sight of this adopted baby. Children are the most innocent and endearing.
"Here, let grandma hold you." Xiaoxiao’s mother extended her arms eagerly to hold the baby.
Xiaoxiao passed the child over, but before her mother could get a good hold, Father Zhong became impatient, "Quick, let grandpa have a hold."
Xiaoxiao laughed; just a second ago, they both had arrived with frowns on their faces. Now they were overjoyed and scrambling to hold the baby.
Seeing his in-laws’ reaction to the child, Yang Ming felt at ease. Then he said, "Dad, Mom, please take a seat. I’ll go find my parents."
With the in-laws present, it would be impolite for his family not to show up, so after speaking, he headed out.
Seeing Yang Ming leave, Dalong followed him out, "Brother-in-law."
"Big Brother." Yang Ming was slightly surprised that his big brother-in-law had followed him.
"I’ll come with you."
The two men walked on, and on the way, a silent Zhong Dalong finally spoke, his tone somewhat heavy, "Brother-in-law, thank you."
Yang Ming understood everything that this brief thank you implied; his big brother-in-law was finally fully accepting him, "Thank you, Big Brother, for acknowledging me."
Upon hearing that the in-laws had come, Father Yang immediately put down his work and hurried back with his family.
The meal was quickly prepared, and without a doubt, the two old men got drunk again.
"Boss, bring out my grandchild to join his grandpa for a couple of drinks."
"Yes, yes, where’s my grandson?"
At this suggestion from the two old men, the whole family was at a loss, considering this was a child who was not yet a month old.
Seeing that Yang Ming did not move, Father Yang repeated, "Boss, go on, his grandpa is waiting."
Yang Ming had no choice but to stand up. Seeing this, Mother Yang whispered to her son, "Don’t mind your father; you can stay in the room. Just take the meal to your wife."
The two old men were drunk and soon forgot the matter. Not long after, Father Zhong started to cause a commotion again, "In-law, our Zhong Family owes your Yang Family an apology."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoxiao’s mother was terrified. The old man was stirring up trouble again. Seeing this, Dalong hurriedly stepped in, "Uncle, I’ll drink with you."
"Yes, Boss, toast to your in-law."
"Boss, second brother, fourth brother, all of you come over, quickly give a toast to the in-law," Father Yang also called his sons over.
Xiaoxiao’s mother and Dalong finally breathed a sigh of relief, having managed to divert the conversation.
After the meal, Zhong Dalong hurriedly took his parents back home; he was too worried about his father.
"Eh, in-law, stay the night here," Father Yang, who was drunk, shouted after the departing carriage.