eurekapd Chapter 346 The Whole Family Mobilizes to Welcome Their Future Daughter-in-Law
Chapter 346 The Whole Family Mobilizes to Welcome Their Future Daughter-in-Law
Chapter 346 The Whole Family Mobilizes to Welcome Their Future Daughter-in-Law
The weather was exceptionally clear early Sunday morning.
Last night, Tu Nan deliberately sprayed his white shirt with water, then picked up an iron and carefully ironed it, leaving a straight crease on his trousers.
At that moment, he hopped on his motorcycle and headed towards the Suzhou University staff quarters to pick up Wanshu.
To welcome Wanshu's arrival, the house has been undergoing an unprecedented thorough cleaning since last night.
Parents, Xiaoting, and Dongzhe also came to help; everyone was mobilized.
My grandparents are old, and no one allowed them to do any work, no matter what we said.
The entire place, inside and out, top and bottom, including every nook and cranny of the toilet, was thoroughly cleaned.
All the household appliances, from large appliances like refrigerators and color TVs to small items like telephones, were covered with white cloths embroidered with mandarin ducks and roses.
Ah Ling also placed two pots of artificial flowers on the windowsill.
After finishing inside the house, his father instructed him and Dongzhe to sweep the entire road from the alleyway to their front door.
When Tu Nan set off, his parents were still busy cooking in the kitchen.
His mother came over specifically to ask him, "Does Wanshu have any dietary restrictions?"
Tu Nan smiled and shook his head. "She eats everything, she has no dietary restrictions."
Xiaoting wasn't idle either. She arranged peanuts and melon seeds on an elegant plate in the living room, and then washed apples and pears and put them on the plate as well.
He and Dongzhe ran to the convenience store and bought ten bottles of orange juice in one go. When they got back, they quickly put them in the refrigerator to chill.
The whole family is solemnly welcoming their future daughter-in-law in their own way.
As soon as Tu Nan rode his motorcycle into the entrance of the residential compound, he spotted Wan Shu.
She was wearing a blue dress and carrying several bags, standing quietly in the shade of a willow tree.
Tu Nan parked his car, stretched out his foot to reach the car ladder, got off the motorcycle, and took a closer look. He saw that she was carrying two bottles of Moutai liquor, two buckets of tea, two gift boxes, and a net bag tightly wrapped in kraft paper, the contents of which were unknown.
Tu Nan stepped forward. "Wan Shu, didn't I say that buying some pastries would be enough?"
Zhang Wanshu smiled and handed over the things in her hand, speaking softly, "It's my first time visiting your home, meeting your grandparents and uncles and aunts, so I should show them the proper etiquette."
Zhang Wanshu told her family everything about her relationship with Tu Nan and Tu Nan's family situation.
Tu Nan's father is a teacher at No. 1 Middle School and a writer who won the Mao Dun Literature Prize. Her mother is a junior manager at a cotton mill. Her younger sister is an excellent student and was the top liberal arts student in Suzhou this year's college entrance examination.
Zhang's parents were quite open-minded and didn't object to Wan Shu dating during college. They also felt that an outstanding young man like Wan Shu would naturally attract many excellent girls, and as long as their family backgrounds were similar, they were from the same place, and they didn't do anything out of line during college, they and Wan Shu's mother would turn a blind eye.
Mr. Zhang saw the photo album his daughter brought back, which contained photos of Tu Nan. The young man in the photos was tall and handsome.
Moreover, as the two children spent more time together, Zhang's father and Wanshu's mother often saw Tu Nan taking Wanshu home through the balcony window, and they thought the two were quite compatible.
However, they still need to see and understand the boy's character and personality in person before they can feel at ease.
Their daughter, Wanshu, has always been clear-headed and knows what she should do at each stage of her life. However, marriage is a major life event that cannot be taken lightly.
Therefore, Zhang Wanshu's parents did not immediately agree to their daughter's relationship with Tu Nan. They thought they would wait until they had met the boy in person before making a decision.
However, they did not object to their daughter getting married right after graduating from university.
In their view, it is a rare and precious opportunity to find a suitable person during college who not only shares common topics but also gets along well on a spiritual level.
After all, it's not easy to meet someone who shares your interests after you start working.
Zhang Wanshu's mother, Tang Cheng, is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist who is acutely aware of the challenges women face in the workplace. While it may not be entirely labeled as discrimination, the pressures and restrictions from various quarters make it extremely difficult for women to succeed in their careers.
That's why she secretly hoped her daughter could have a baby while she was preparing for her postgraduate entrance exam.
In her view, the earlier a woman gives birth, the faster her body recovers, so that she can focus wholeheartedly on her work and career later on.
This time, Wanshu was going to the man's house, and she and Wanqing went to the People's Department Store together to pick out the gifts.
Regardless of whether the two children get together or not, it is hoped that Wanshu can leave a good impression on Tu Nan's family and not make them seem impolite.
At this moment, Zhang Wanshu's parents and younger sister were standing in front of the window, their eyes following the young man who had taken their daughter away.
"Mom, I wonder what my brother-in-law's family is like? Are they easy to get along with?"
Aunt Zhang reached out and patted her youngest daughter's head, a gentle smile on her face. "It's not even a proper match yet, and she's already calling him brother-in-law. It seems that young Tu Nan is quite good at winning people over."
After saying that, Zhang's father laughed first: "Acheng, this is not about winning people's hearts, this is about catering to their preferences and breaking them down one by one. It seems that our Qingqing has already been won over."
Zhang Wanqing anxiously defended Tu Nan. "Dad, I've only gone out to eat with them twice. There was no bribery involved. My brother-in-law is really good to me and my sister. You'll see when he arrives."
Watching her sister get on the motorcycle, Zhang Wanqing felt a sense of anticipation, wondering if she would also meet a caring and considerate male classmate like her brother-in-law after she went to university.
Aunt Zhang gently hugged her youngest daughter's shoulders. "Chuanxi, look at our Qingqing, she's already starting to speak up for Tu Nan."
The family stood by the window, watching Wanshu and Tunan ride away on their motorcycle.
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