CHAPTER 783: CHAPTER 768: THE WHOLE FISH BANQUET

Jiang Lei brought Li Xiuyun back home.

At the gate, Li Xiuyun felt a bit nervous.

"You didn’t even let me know before bringing me back, is it appropriate?"

She hadn’t expected Jiang Lei to be so impulsive.

She and Jiang Lei had been dating for a while, and after meeting again last time, they quickly confirmed their relationship.

On one hand, Li Xiuyun took the initiative; as the saying goes, a woman chasing a man is like a veil apart.

On the other hand, Jiang Lei and Li Xiuyun got along very well.

Naturally, the relationship developed smoothly.

In just over half a year, Li Xiuyun wasn’t ready to meet Jiang Lei’s parents, even though she had met them many years ago. Back then, she was just an outsider.

She was merely meeting the family of her savior, but now it’s different; it’s her future in-laws.

She wasn’t sure what opinion her future mother-in-law might have of her.

The main issue was Jiang Lei’s spur-of-the-moment decision, leaving her no time to prepare. She didn’t even have the chance to buy something for the visit and was empty-handed on her first visit to her in-laws.

This was too informal.

Jiang Lei smiled and held her hand tightly.

"Why are you thinking so much? You’ve met my dad and mom before. Today isn’t a formal meeting with the parents. I’ll bring you to formally meet them next time."

After spending time with Li Xiuyun, Jiang Lei discovered that she had many qualities that other girls didn’t have.

She was simple and straightforward, worked diligently, was polite, and had a kind heart.

Most importantly, Li Xiuyun was very beautiful.

No man can ignore beauty, especially when she has her own principles and personality.

She wasn’t someone who just followed orders without an opinion. The longer he spent with her, the more he felt she was the one for him.

"Bro, why aren’t you going inside?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao and Song Moting stood at the door with five kids, looking at Jiang Lei and Li Xiuyun.

Jiang Lei’s face turned red immediately.

"This is my sister Jiang Xiaoxiao, her husband Song Moting, and their four kids, plus my other sister Bai Yiyi. This is Li Xiuyun, my girlfriend."

After the introductions, Li Xiuyun politely greeted Jiang Xiaoxiao.

It was indeed her first time meeting Jiang Lei’s sister since she hadn’t met Jiang Xiaoxiao on her previous visit to the Jiang family.

Jiang Lei often mentioned his sister, and according to him, she was the treasure of the family.

Not only was his sister capable, but she also brought great changes to their family.

Especially her brother.

He was very remorseful towards his sister, as she had replaced him during his rural assignment, allowing him to stay in the city and take over his father’s job. His later career development was all related to her. In his heart, his sister was the most important person, right after his parents, even more important than Li Xiuyun.

Sometimes, Li Xiuyun would feel jealous of this sister because it was evident from Jiang Lei’s words.

If any danger arose, Jiang Lei would risk his life to protect his sister.

Seeing this pretty and elegant girl warmly reaching out her hand, all of a sudden, the little bit of unwillingness in her heart just dissipated.

Her brother cherishing this girl who contributed so much to the family surely deserved a little extra love, just as she was the greatest treasure in the eyes of her own parents.

If her brothers knew she was in danger, they too would do anything to protect her.

"Hello, I’m Li Xiuyun!"

Jiang Xiaoxiao looked at Li Xiuyun, "Hello, welcome, sister-in-law!"

Her words made Li Xiuyun’s face blush.

"Don’t tease your sister-in-law, can’t you see her face is all red?"

Jiang Lei quickly shielded his wife.

"When did I tease sister-in-law?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao looked helplessly at her brother.

"Now I know what it means to forget about a sister when seeing a pretty face. My brother hasn’t found a partner for so many years, and now he’s become the typical henpecked husband. Sister-in-law, you really should control my brother. See who’s really bullying whom?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao linked arms with Li Xiuyun, automatically pulling her along to complain.

Li Xiuyun was so embarrassed her face was red.

"I’m not going to meddle between you two, you both tend to tease people."

Jiang Xiaoxiao burst into laughter, "Let’s hurry inside, Mom must be anxious waiting. After so many years, finally a daughter-in-law is coming home. Brother, you’ve kept this a secret from us for a long time."

All the kids in their family were married, except for the oldest brother. This had long been a big concern for their parents, and now that he’s no longer single, their mother would probably be overjoyed to meet the daughter-in-law.

The old couple had been hoping to hold a grandchild for a long time.

Fan Xiuying had already heard the voices of her daughter and son outside, wondering why they hadn’t come in yet.

"Xiaoxiao, hurry up and come inside! What’s taking so long at the door?"

Tang Yuan and Baozi rushed in with their sisters, surrounding Fan Xiuying with laughter.

"Oh, Grandma’s precious ones are all back! Get inside, your Grandpa is steaming fish for you. He caught them himself today, there’ll be one braised, one steamed, and your mom’s specialty fish dish.

Grandma also made fish balls, we’re having an all-fish feast today!"

Unable to help herself, her husband had a successful day fishing, bringing back over ten to 20 fish.

They couldn’t all be kept alive, if not eaten, they’d eventually die one by one.

All the kids would surely be back today, not just Jiang Xiaoxiao and her family, but her other two daughters and their kids as well.

The old couple spent an entire afternoon preparing for this evening’s feast.

Their favorite time was the bustling weekends when three daughters, two sons-in-law, and a bunch of kids returned, making their house the liveliest in the neighborhood.

This was indeed familial bliss.

Every week, the old couple looked forward to this day.

Neither Old Sir Song nor Mrs. Wu from their neighborhood, who often envied their thriving family line.

Especially Jiang Xiaoxiao, with her three children, and having adopted Baozi and Bai Yiyi, just the kids totaled five, plus the two adults in the house.

"Grandma, more fish? Yesterday my grandpa went fishing too, and we already had a whole fish dinner. I just ate steamed fish, grilled fish, and boiled fish all day."

Tang Yuan complained, with a look that amused Fan Xiuying.

"The fish at your house isn’t as tasty as Grandma’s. Go call your grandpa and grandma over too, since we all caught fish. Just come eat together so they don’t also have to prepare at home.

We’re all eating fish anyway, doesn’t matter whose house it’s at.

Tang Yuan and Baozi agreed and ran off to call their grandparents.

In no time, both Old Sir Song and Old Mrs. Song, along with Mr. and Mrs. Wu, all arrived.