After hearing his words, Xue's mother immediately smiled.
"This is right! The work at home should not be divided too clearly. If the couple is too clear and calculates too carefully, they will definitely have no peace in the family."
Cheng Tianyuan nodded in agreement, and the work in his hands did not stop at all.
Xue's mother apologized and chuckled: "However, our Ling Ling was spoiled since childhood and spoiled her. She didn't know how to cook and wash dishes. This is my dereliction of duty as a mother."
Cheng Tianyuan didn't expect that his mother-in-law would blame herself like this, and quickly explained: "Mom, you can't say that. Ling Ling was too busy with work, and often had to do it until midnight at night, and it was very hard. She didn't do housework, but when I was busy,
She has all worked with her.”
"That's good!" Xue's mother whispered: "You are too spoiled to her. She is not allowed to help her own things, so as not to become lazy."
Cheng Tianyuan smiled softly and said, "Don't worry, I won't."
Xue’s mother was busy chatting.
Cheng Tianyuan couldn't help asking: "Mom, what are you doing? Aren't we just having enough? Why are you cooking again?
Mother Xue said "Oh" and said, "Prepare some supplements and let the stove stew slowly through water. You and Lingling can eat it tomorrow morning. This stew pot is for you, and the other is for Lingling.
Remember to eat tomorrow morning!"
Cheng Tianyuan remembered that the two old men were going to stay up to the New Year later, and said warmly: "Mom, do you need us to accompany you? Dad had drunk a lot just now and is still asleep now!"
Xue's mother stopped and said, "I'm not afraid. Ling Ling's cousin is coming to pick us up at almost eleven o'clock. There are a lot of people from my family here this year, and everyone must have to stay up all night tonight. Tomorrow morning, I will give it to the elders of the clan.
To greet New Year, we should have to eat enough tomorrow night before we come back.”
The ancestors of the Xue family were once famous big families in the imperial capital. They were born in Changsheng and their families have always been harmonious.
Every year on New Year's Eve, everyone will gather at the old ancestral hall to eat, drink, chat and keep up with the New Year.
The next day, relatives in the clan would play cards, take turns to greet the elders and send red envelopes to the children.
Xue Ling is married to a daughter and does not have to participate in such a big event.
"We are old and have less sleep, so it's nothing to stay overnight. There's no need for you and Ling Ling to go. It's very cold outside, so you can just wait for the TV in the house. Remember to wear more clothes if you want to go out and play."
"Okay." Cheng Tianyuan reminded warmly: "Mom, just leave it to me. You go to bed for a while before you can't be too sleepy at night."
Xue's mother was so heartbroken that she said, "Then I'll go and rest for a while first, thank you for your hard work!"
Cheng Tianyuan smiled and whispered: "Mom, don't be so polite to your family."
Mother Xue smiled and went back to her room.
After Cheng Tianyuan cleaned up the kitchen, he cooked a large pot of hot water and walked out to urge Xue Ling to take a shower.
She loves taking a bath and will not sleep well if she doesn't wash for a day.
The two days and two nights of the train took her, she was so troubled that she tossed and turned that she could not sleep.
Fortunately, there is heating here, and the house is warm everywhere. You don’t have to worry about getting cold when taking a hot bath.
Xue Ling was in great spirits and pulled him to watch TV together.
Cheng Tianyuan was not idle. Seeing that the floor was a little dirty, he hurried to the balcony to get a broom to sweep the floor, then mop the floor and clean the two balconies, which was so busy that he was sweating.
He simply poured the hot water to take a shower, and then cooked another pot for Xue Ling to wash.
Xue Ling hasn't watched TV for a long time. Although only black and white TV can be watched, she still enjoys watching it with relish.
I took a shower in a hurry and didn't dry my hair, so I continued to squat in front of the TV to watch.
Seeing that her hair was wet, Cheng Tianyuan frowned and quickly turned around and found a dry towel, and carefully and thoughtfully wiped her dry.
Xue Ling laughed and leaned lazily on the sofa, letting him wipe it.
When Dad Xue opened the door, he saw such a warm and intimate scene and smiled softly.
"It's almost eleven o'clock, so I have to prepare to leave."
Xue's mother walked out from behind him, holding a mink coat in her hand, and yawning sleepy eyes.
"Yes... Uncle said he went downstairs at about 11 o'clock."
Cheng Tianyuan quickly brewed two cups of hot tea and took it forward.
"Dad, mom, drink some tea to sober up and refresh yourself."
"Thank you!" Dad Xue's eyebrows were filled with satisfaction and smiles, and he said warmly: "I'll ask you to take care of your house tomorrow."
Xue Ling said happily: "Some people say that what you do on the first day of the New Year will bring you luck in the future. I plan to have a full sleep tomorrow, eat full food, and then ask Brother Yuan for a big red envelope so that I can have great luck next year.
I have to eat, sleep, and make a fortune! This is my New Year's wish!"
Dad Xue looked down on her and asked, "Can you be hungry on weekdays and still have to sleep? Ah? If you want to sleep in and ask for red envelopes, just say it, pretend to behave!"
Cheng Tianyuan and Xue’s mother both laughed.
Xue Ling muttered coquettishly: "Anyway, I have decided, I will do this!"
At this moment, a horn sound came from the downstairs!
Cheng Tianyuan walked to the balcony and took a look and came back soon.
"Dad, mom, there is a small car parked downstairs."
"Oh! It's uncle who is here." Xue's mother hurriedly brought out all the gifts prepared to be in the living room, hurriedly finished the tea, and urged: "Old Xue, hurry up! Don't let the uncle wait too long!"
Dad Xue put down the teacup, put on his coat, and took all the gifts.
Cheng Tianyuan came back only after he sent them downstairs.
When Xue Ling saw him go out, his slightly wet hair had some more ice threads.
"Wow... it's so cold outside?"
Cheng Tianyuan rubbed his hands and sat beside her.
"It's probably a few degrees below zero, it's quite cold... I don't know if it's cold in Rongcheng?"
Xue Ling took advantage of the situation to snuggle up beside him and asked, "Do you miss your parents-in-law?"
Cheng Tianyuan smiled slightly, opened his long arms and hugged her in his arms.
"They live in the city now, and it is very convenient to use water and electricity, and there are heaters and a lot of meat and vegetables you have prepared. This year will definitely be very comfortable, except..."
"Apart from missing us and my sister-in-law, right?" Xue Ling interrupted in a low voice.
"Yes." Cheng Tianyuan kissed her fair cheeks and said nothing.
Xue Ling sighed softly and comforted her warmly: "I will find it sooner or later, don't worry too much."
Cheng Tianyuan hugged her tightly, but still didn't speak.
There is a vast crowd, and if my sister doesn't take the initiative to contact them, it will be really difficult to find her.
The sound of firecrackers everywhere on New Year’s Eve is very lively.
The two chatted and watched TV, and did not go to bed until after midnight.
The room was warm and the two of them slept until after eight o'clock.
Cheng Tianyuan went to the kitchen to take out the stew, remembering his mother-in-law's instructions, and brought the stew pot with red dates to Xue Ling.
After washing up, Xue Ling only wore a thin nylon shirt, revealing her fair neck and collarbone, her black hair was half hanging, and her skin was as beautiful as porcelain.
Cheng Tianyuan's eyes were dyed with a hint of heat. He leaned forward and held her into his arms with a big hand, and a subtle kiss fell on her neck and ears.
She hid shyly and hugged his strong waist.
He was busy some time ago, and she was busy, and later she was busy coming to the imperial capital, and neither of them was very kind.