"Third Brother, put on some clothes and come out for a bit."
Yun Xiaoxiao’s gaze fell on the two children who had already fallen asleep, and she nudged Zhao Tianlei, "Hurry out, hurry. Xiao Yang must need something from you."
Zhao Tianlei didn’t want to move.
What did Xiao Yang want from him?
He shifted slightly, got up, and put on a long down coat before walking out of the room.
"Go to the living room." One couldn’t just stand at the entrance, he’d freeze to death.
Wasn’t his girlfriend leaving tomorrow?
Give them a chance to spend some good time together, why come to her place.
He wanted to continue sleeping with his wife in his arms.
Even though they were sleeping on a heated brick bed, his wife was afraid of the cold.
"Third Brother, do you think I should follow her back?"
Zhao Tianlei’s eyes, which had been a bit groggy, instantly became alert, "You want to go with her? Isn’t that a bit hasty?"
How long have you two been together?
And you’re already meeting the parents?
Besides, she hasn’t even graduated from college yet, you’ll have to wait.
"I’m afraid that once she gets back, someone will introduce her to potential suitors. Don’t worry about that. Nowadays, college students aren’t allowed to get married while they’re still in school."
"She’s leaving tomorrow. You can let her take some more things back with her. If her family notices and suspects that she didn’t prepare these items herself, they’ll definitely inquire about it. By then, you haven’t even met your future in-laws, and they’ll already have an impression of you."
Zhao Tianlei cleared his throat, "I’m passing on experience to you, not being over-scheming. You better not mention this conversation to your sister-in-law."
Otherwise, his wife would definitely scold him for being as crafty as anthracite.
"Didn’t we buy quite a lot of dried seafood in the kitchen? You could take some of that, as well as the cured meats and sausages Grandma Fang has made. I’ll take care of the good liquor, and you can have her take two bottles, and the cigarettes. . . "
"Third Brother, I. . . "
"We’re brothers, and with Grandma Fang here, and you and Xiao Yun, your sister-in-law and I really have it a lot easier. Right now, you haven’t got her to agree to follow you, but you still need to show your merit. Don’t wait to impress them when you meet them. That would be far too late."
"Alright, hurry up and get busy, I’m going back to the room."
Fang Chaoyang really didn’t know what to say.
He indeed wanted to find an inconspicuous way for Ruoruo’s parents to notice him.
But he was afraid Ruoruo wouldn’t be happy about it.
Now, after hearing Third Brother say this, he realized he had to show his worth.
Seeing Third Brother return to the room, he hurriedly started to get busy.
Two bottles of liquor, wrapped up properly, cured meats and sausages, and some dried seafood, he packed a tote bag full of items for her, along with some snacks. The New Year was approaching, and his sister-in-law had gone on a shopping spree for the festive goods. He packed some for Ruoruo to eat on her journey.
He double-checked everything before going back to sleep.
Er Dan, sharing the same room, was already fast asleep.
Early next morning after breakfast, Fang Chaoyang took Du Ruo to catch her train.
"Snacks for the train. Now that you and I are an item, me being your boyfriend, I can’t personally take you home, so I must make sure you’re well-provided for."
Du Ruo knew that Fang Chaoyang seldom spoke such words, but they sounded truly pleasing to the ear.
"Sister Du, I won’t go send you off."
"Once you arrive, give me a call to let me know you’re safe, and be careful on the road."
Yun Xiaoxiao wouldn’t want to be a third wheel.
"Xiao Du, have a safe trip."
"Auntie, I wish you a Happy New Year in advance."