CHAPTER 352: CHAPTER 352: NEPHEW’S FULL MOON BANQUET

Mrs. Fan’s face brightened as she took out the silver bracelet and silver lock she had bought. "I made these with silver coins from home; they’re really high purity."

Lin Mu glanced at it, "Wow, it’s really sturdy!"

Mrs. Fan smiled upon hearing this, "Yes, it took four silver coins. Together, these weigh over thirty grams."

While the women were chatting here, the men were also talking there.

Fan Lalan’s brother stared at his brother-in-law’s watch, wide-eyed.

"Brother-in-law, that watch... probably isn’t cheap!"

Lin Hao casually pulled up his sleeve, "I don’t know, Yanyan gifted it to me. I don’t really know much about watches, just wear it to check the time."

If Fan Lalan heard this, she’d surely laugh at him. Last night, when he went home, he kept showing off the watch and even looked up its price online.

After Lin Hao discovered the price of the watch the previous evening, he quickly took it off, terrified it might get scratched or damaged.

This morning, he got up early to play with the watch.

"Where’s Yanyan? Haven’t seen her," Mrs. Fan glanced around the room, not seeing her daughter’s sister-in-law.

Lin Mu organized her grandson’s things, preparing to take them to the restaurant later.

"Yanyan and the others went to the restaurant; they have to go early, some get there early."

Mrs. Fan replied, "We should go too. Is anyone else coming here? If not, we should head straight to the restaurant!"

Lin Mu said, "Alright, no one’s coming here, let’s go to the restaurant."

"Lin Hao, come over and grab the stuff; we’re heading to the restaurant." Lin Mu called her son to take the things.

Lin Hao stood up, came over, and gathered his son’s stroller and other items.

Mr. Fan and Fan Xiaodi also came over to help carry things.

"Did Yanyan’s boyfriend arrive yet?"

On the way, Fan Lalan held her son in the car with her parents, and Mrs. Fan asked her daughter.

Fan Lalan nodded, "Yes, he arrived yesterday."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Fan nodded, "That’s the way it should be. Oh, your sister-in-law spoke too soon. I had a couple of lads my side, was planning to introduce them after she graduated, but didn’t expect her to get engaged so quickly."

"Will she be getting married this year?"

Fan Lalan shook her head, "I haven’t asked; neither have the in-laws mentioned it. But last time we visited, they seemed quite happy."

Mrs. Fan remarked, "Then they might be getting married soon."

At the restaurant, Lin Xiaoyan ran back and forth, fortunately, Nan Xi and Xiao Bo were there.

He Qi’an was directly assigned to take care of the money by Lin Fu.

The one writing the gift list was an elder in their family, referred to as Fourth Master; his eyes lit up seeing such a lively young man.

"Whose young man is this? He’s so full of life, looks handsome too."

With pride all over his face, Lin Fu patted He Qi’an’s shoulder, "This is your Fourth Master."

He Qi’an quickly greeted, "Hello, Fourth Master."

Lin Fu introduced, "Uncle, this is Yanyan’s boyfriend, got engaged last month."

Mr. Lin said, "Oh, Yanyan’s boyfriend. Great, great, truly great!"

Lin Fu was even more pleased, introducing his son-in-law to the guests while attending them.

Uncle Lin’s family arrived quite late, just as they walked to the entrance, hearing people from the village talking about Yanyan’s boyfriend.

Aunt Lin raised her eyebrows as she walked over, "So Yanyan’s boyfriend is here? Not married yet and he’s here, is that proper!"

The village women currently speaking heard this, turned to see Yanyan’s aunt, and promptly shut their mouths.

That woman was sly; they wouldn’t speak with her!

Lin Xiaoyan noticed Aunt Lin’s darkened expression, looking at Su Rong, i.e., Aunt Lin, "What’s inappropriate! Yanyan and her boyfriend are already engaged, they’re family, what’s inappropriate!

Unlike some people, not even married yet and already pregnant, that’s what’s inappropriate!"

People nearby hearing Aunt Lin’s words felt their hearts skip a beat, quickly laughed off the situation while changing the topic, pulling Aunt Lin away, leaving Su Rong cursing angrily.

"Calm down! Is this embarrassing or not, standing here cursing!" Uncle Lin approached, angrily reprimanding.

Su Rong was furious, throwing her face aside as she walked briskly into the restaurant.

She had to see what kind of boyfriend her niece had found!

Moreover, why didn’t they invite them to the engagement!

Are they looking down on them!

Lin Xiaoyan’s cousin and cousin-in-law had already entered the restaurant when Aunt Lin was cursing.

With such a mother (mother-in-law), they also felt embarrassed.

Seeing his brother arrive, Lin Fu quickly called, "Brother, hurry, our uncles are here, go greet them."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Lin quickly went over.

Aunt Lin walked over, eyes scanning around until she spotted the young man sitting beside Fourth Master.

Seeing the young man’s lively appearance and excellent looks and temperament, Aunt Lin felt extremely uncomfortable.

Pointing at He Qi’an, she asked, "Who’s that? Why is he sitting there handling the money?"

Lin Fu was busy, glanced at his sister-in-law, initially not wanting to engage, but given the many eyes watching, he couldn’t embarrass her and said, "That’s Yanyan’s boyfriend, just got engaged last month."

"The Xiao He family is from Beijing, and his family members are all in the military, so it’s far away. We didn’t invite you and brother, just her mom, me, and Lin Hao went."

Aunt Lin was about to question when Lin Fu quickly deflected her, preventing her from voicing her concerns.

Hearing Lin Fu’s words, people nearby looked at He Qi’an in surprise.

"Wow, Old Lin! This son-in-law is impressive!"

"How did Yanyan meet this young man? She found such a great boyfriend!"

"Where’s Yanyan? Haven’t seen her around!"

"Looks like we’ll be attending Yanyan’s wedding soon. This son-in-law’s great, hurry to organize a banquet..."

Listening to everyone’s chatter, Lin Fu’s face was alight with joy.

At this moment, Lin Xiaoyan emerged.

Upon seeing her village relatives, her face instantly gleamed with a smile, greeting them one by one.

Others, seeing Lin Xiaoyan, were taken aback.

"Is that... Yanyan?" Lin Si Niang looked at the transformed Lin Xiaoyan, surprised, as she pulled Lin Xiaoyan closer, scrutinizing her.

Lin Xiaoyan laughed, "It’s me, Aunt Lin! How come you don’t recognize me?"

Lin Si Niang exaggeratedly exclaimed, "Yanyan certainly changed a lot, became so beautiful, I truly didn’t recognize you!"

Others also focused their gaze, and once they realized it was Lin Xiaoyan, they gathered around to praise her.

Lin Xiaoyan grew a bit shy from all the compliments.

Just then, Lin Mu and the others arrived.

The crowd moved over to check out the children again.

Lin Xiaoyan nearly breathed a sigh of relief when Aunt Lin approached.

"Girl, why didn’t you tell us about your engagement? Now that you’ve found a good family, you don’t think much of us anymore?"

Lin Xiaoyan was speechless but still responded kindly, "Not true at all, Aunt! The journey was just so long, and considering you might get carsick, I thought once we’re back, we could all sit down for a meal to let you and Uncle meet Qi’an."