Chapter 27 Kale

They were all stunned.

After a moment, Chen Yuan pointed to the kitchen and reminded, "Mom, the shrimp."

"...Oh, Mom's on it!" Yang Junlian immediately went to the kitchen, turned off the integrated stove, picked up the steamer lid with insulated gloves, and looked at the two disassembled Boston lobsters on top. The smile on her lips slowly curved.

Mom…

Why did it sound so natural?

After changing the way of address after the wedding, many people couldn't adapt for a while, but Xin Yu's transition was as smooth as ice skating.

Why?

Perhaps the two of them usually called her 'Mom' in private.

Xia Xinyu also quite naturally used 'Mom' to refer to herself when chatting with Chen Yuan.

Otherwise, why would she suddenly say something like that?

Detective Junlian.

And that 'Mom' was much more sincere and pleasing than the one said after receiving the change-of-address red envelope.

Of course, Yang Junlian wasn't a stingy mother-in-law who didn't want to give the change-of-address fee.

Honestly, after that unintentional 'Mom,' Xia Xinyu owned half of everything in this family.

Oh my, this is really…

Yang Junlian smiled like peach blossoms blooming.

Xia Xinyu, who was in the living room, was now filled with shame. She stared at Chen Yuan, looking at this man, and sos'd in her heart:

Say something!

Come up with a solution!

So, Chen Yuan replied in his mind, "There's no way, let's just make it a done deal."

Xinyu os: "Hey! I'm not kidding, I'm serious!"

Chen Yuan os: "I'm serious too!"

"There's a medicine box in the drawer under the TV, with eye drops in it. But, how did you two get something in your eyes together?" Seeing the two of them blinking their eyes non-stop, with such rich expressions, as if they were having a smooth conversation, she reminded them.

"It's okay, Mom, it's fine now," Chen Yuan said, ending the telepathic communication with Xia Xinyu.

"I, I'll help." Seeing Yang Junlian, Xia Xinyu avoided eye contact and went into the kitchen, skillfully assisting with the cooking.

At this time, only two people were left in the living room.

"What do you say?" Yang Junlian asked with a smile, staring at Chen Yuan.

"What's up? Do you still want me to work? I'm a little emperor, I won't help."

Chen Yuan was famously talented but lacked virtue. His contribution to the family was quite measured.

Coming home to be the emperor, why would he need to work?

This was the sense of superiority that being an only child gave him.

"Who asked you to help? Would you even help?" Yang Junlian snorted disdainfully, and then said, "What I mean is, did you hear what Xin Yu said just now?"

"Of course," Chen Yuan said, amused.

"Then should I give her a big red envelope..." Yang Junlian said.

"Why?" Chen Yuan asked, puzzled.

"Because I'm happy, can't I?"

"Then just give us a red envelope at the college entrance banquet," Chen Yuan said.

Speaking of the college entrance banquet, Yang Junlian suddenly had an idea. She raised a finger and suggested, "Why don't we just do it together?"

"Wasn't the college entrance banquet originally going to be a joint affair..."

"I mean the engagement."

"Oh, how embarrassing," Chen Yuan said, covering his face with one hand, reciting his lines in a flat tone.

"What's with that tone? Do you want to or not?" Yang Junlian said, puzzled.

"Actually, it's fine. After all, whether there's an engagement or not, Xin Yu will marry me in the end, right?" Chen Yuan said.

"You kid, why are you so scummy? You don't cherish what you've already got, do you?" Yang Junlian complained. "Don't be like that in the future, okay?"

"Okay, okay, I got it," Chen Yuan said.

"Then what do you think of my suggestion?" Yang Junlian asked.

"I think you're in a hurry. Don't be so anxious," Chen Yuan replied. "That's at least dozens of tables. Are you going to announce it at the college entrance banquet? And isn't an engagement banquet just a matter for the two families?"

"What do you mean?" Yang Junlian asked.

"Fewer people, but it has to be refined. It has to be done properly and generously, and spend as much money as possible," Chen Yuan said.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you to convince Xin Yu," Yang Junlian said.

"...Ah?" Chen Yuan was stunned.

You come up with the idea, and I have to do it?

"I'm going to the kitchen, I'm not talking anymore." Yang Junlian immediately ran away, ignoring Chen Yuan's quiet protests.

Xia Xinyu, who had been perking up her ears and eavesdropping at the kitchen glass door, quickly returned to her position and began to busy herself in the kitchen.

But inside, a thousand layers of ripples were stirred up, matching the slowly changing arc of her lips. Two flowers were blooming beautifully...

Am I about to have a surprise?

………

"Dad, let me perform for you." Chen Yuan pointed at Yu Zi, who was sitting in the living room, "Zhou Yu, super invincible lightning spinning dog."

Immediately, Zhou Yu began chasing its tail with its head, spinning wildly in place.

"So fast!" Chen Jianye was amazed by Yu Zi's speed. And after the praise, it got even faster!

"I still don't understand why it's called Zhou Yu, not Chen Yu?" Yang Junlian, who was sitting on the sofa, asked, puzzled.

"And what's the point of adding 'super invincible lightning' in front of 'spinning dog'..." Xia Xinyu echoed, confused.

"Shake hands." Chen Jianye stretched out his hand, wanting Yu Zi to shake it.

It understood the command, but because it was facing Chen's father, it seemed a little hesitant.

Then, they heard Chen Yuan angrily say, "Zhou Yu, *amino acid*!"

Zhou Yu, you're going to be raised by Grandpa from now on. If you don't try to please him now, you'll go hungry!

Being scolded, Yu Zi quickly stretched out a dog paw and placed it in Chen Jianye's palm, grinning and sticking out its tongue. This time, Chen Jianye showed a satisfied smile and looked at Chen Yuan, saying, "Much better behaved than you were when you were little."

Chen Yuan smiled faintly, then raised his thumb and casually said, "Bite him."

"Woof!"

Chen Jianye quickly retracted his hand, almost getting bitten. He was dumbfounded, "Hey! You want to get on the table, you stupid dog!"

"Just like a child, sigh," Yang Junlian said with a smile, complaining.

Xia Xinyu couldn't help but laugh.

But after the two women looked at each other, they each felt a little awkward.

The 'calling Mom' incident at noon suddenly flashed in their minds...

If they complained a little or made a joke, it wouldn't be like this. But after the slip of the tongue, they both tacitly wanted to 'gloss over it,' which made it even more unforgettable...

Oh my, this is really.

"Oh, are we going out for a trip?" At this time, Yang Junlian suddenly said to Chen Jianye.

"Oh right, we're going to see the hotel venue today, right?" Chen Jianye said.

"How about it, want to go with us?" Yang Junlian asked the two of them.

"Just leave it to you, we won't go," Chen Yuan said lazily, not wanting to go out.

Although Xia Xinyu wanted to go and see, he had already said that, so she could only follow her husband's lead.

"Then let's go." Yang Junlian got up, and then smiled at Xin Yu before leaving, "But we'll send you photos of the venue. You guys can decide."

"We can offer some reference opinions," Xia Xinyu said with a smile, making a hand gesture that Koreans fear the most.

Then, the two of them left.

Chen Yuan then sat on the sofa, slumped down and started playing with his phone, scrolling through Douyin.

Xia Xinyu, like a little loach, lifted his arm, then snuggled next to him, then let his arm wrap around her, curiously giggling, "What are you watching?"

"The 'stealth turret' Sion, it's so interesting," Chen Yuan said.

"Ah, what an ugly hero..."

"This is a fun battle, very cool."

Xia Xinyu didn't understand the topic of *League of Legends*, but she still snuggled next to Chen Yuan, watching him play with his phone.

Then, she occasionally secretly observed his face...

Weren't you going to give me a surprise?

I wonder, when will it come...

Xia Xinyu slowly looked forward to it in anticipation.

Chen Yuan didn't seem to take this matter to heart, still happily watching the video of 'one cut, two cuts, three cuts... this wave has zombies.' So, when Chen Yuan didn't notice, Xia Xinyu frowned and secretly puffed up her cheeks, feeling a little angry.

Mom told you to convince me about the engagement.

Pay attention to it!

Also, is it because you really think that no matter what, I'll marry you in the end, so you don't take the engagement banquet seriously?

No way, is Chen Yuan really going to become the kind of man who doesn't cherish what he's already got?

"Haha, the rebellious old driver Poppy."

Looking at his phone, Chen Yuan smiled even more happily.

Then, after a while, he realized that there didn't seem to be a shoulder under his arm. So, he turned his head and saw Xia Xinyu sitting on the very edge of the sofa, hugging Yu Zi, stroking it with a somewhat aggrieved expression, as if she was lamenting, 'Our lives are really so hard.'

A gambling husband beats his wife after drinking. The wife can only hold her young daughter and cry sadly...

"What's wrong?" Chen Yuan asked.

"Nothing, I suddenly feel a little emo," Xia Xinyu said.

"Ah? Then do you want me to play *Eggy Party* with you, which you like to play the most?" Chen Yuan said.

"Who likes to play *Eggy Party* the most!" Xia Xinyu looked at Chen Yuan, this man who didn't understand her heart at all, and couldn't help but remind him, "Today, I accidentally called her Mom. Didn't Mom say anything to you?"

"She was very happy, and then..." Chen Yuan stopped here.

Why did he stop?

Could it be that he really didn't want to mention the engagement?

Xia Xinyu began to overthink.

Because Mom had clearly told Chen Yuan to persuade her, but he seemed to want to ignore this matter, not mentioning it at all.

Why?

Could it be that at this stage, he didn't have the idea of marrying her yet...

"You, do you have something to say to me?" Xia Xinyu decided to get straight to the point and directly asked.

What's going on?

Could it be that Xin Yu heard her conversation with Madam Yang Junlian?

Then, is she concerned about the engagement?

Chen Yuan thought, turning on mind-reading.

Sure enough, that was it.

But now is not the time...

"Yes, there is," Chen Yuan said.

"What is it?"

Xia Xinyu looked at Chen Yuan with a happy face, expressing her feelings completely, without hiding them at all.

"Um, close your eyes," Chen Yuan said.

"Close my eyes?"

Xia Xinyu was puzzled, but seeing Chen Yuan go to draw the curtains, she understood his intention.

So, with a faint smile on her lips, she closed her eyes.

After a while, Chen Yuan said, "Xin Yu, open your mouth."

Open my mouth?

Why should I do that?

Xia Xinyu was full of confusion, but she still did it.

But after doing it, she began to be suspicious.

Something's not right, this isn't Chen Yuan's way of giving surprises.

So, she opened her eyes.

Then, everything went dark.

Frowning, she stared at what was in front of her. She opened her mouth wider with a blank expression, and then bit down...

……

Xia Xinyu held an Ad Calcium milk drink in her hand, drinking it while watching TV.

Then, she slowly glanced to the side, looking at the man who was curled up on the sofa, covering his crotch with his hand, with a slightly painful expression, and 'hmphed' without any pity.

You brought it on yourself.

Making this kind of joke with me at this time.

What are you thinking!

"Ah..." Continuing to cover his crotch, Chen Yuan didn't dare to be mischievous anymore.

This time, it was the most obvious feeling of teeth.

Only the feeling of teeth was left!

Ah, it hurts.

Chen Yuan was in pain for a slightly longer time.

And Xia Xinyu, drinking her Ad Calcium milk drink, looked at him in pain, and gradually became nervous. After watching for a while, she asked, "A-are you okay?"

Chen Yuan just shook his head, but it was still forced.

"I, I'll take a look."

Xia Xinyu knew that she had bitten a little hard, so she quickly leaned over and reached for Chen Yuan's pants.

"I-it's okay."

"No, let me see."

"Really, it's okay."

"But your expression is very..."

Xia Xinyu's voice trailed off, suddenly stunned.

Because Chen Yuan grabbed her hand.

Slowly lowering his head.

Xia Xinyu saw it, on her right ring finger, a very delicate diamond ring...

In that instant, she was stunned.

Then, there was Chen Yuan's handsome and gentle face: "Darling, marry me."

"..." As soon as these words came out, Xia Xinyu's tears were about to spill out. Looking at the ring on her finger, her mood was particularly happy at this moment.

She had received Chen Yuan's five pieces of gold jewelry before, and was very happy and grateful.

But this was the first time she had been proposed to.

Raising her head, looking at Chen Yuan, Xia Xinyu said, choking with emotion, "When, when did you prepare this?"

"When we were watching the phone in Xia Hai, I realized that you were quite interested in the engagement, so I prepared the ring that day," Chen Yuan said.

"There was a surprise a long time ago!" Xia Xinyu covered her mouth, utterly incredulous.

"Yes, it was there a long time ago," Chen Yuan said with a smile.

But that smile wasn't natural enough.

Was it because it wasn't sincere?

No.

It was because *Gu Gu* still hurt.

"Then why did you just now... why did you..." Xia Xinyu couldn't understand. Since there was such a surprise, why did he do that to her?

If I had known it was like this, I wouldn't have bitten you!

"Oh dear, I feel bad now." When Xia Xinyu was about to rub it for Chen Yuan, she noticed the ring on her right hand, so she switched to her left hand.

She couldn't let love get stained.

"...Um, I just like to be mischievous."

Now wasn't the time Chen Yuan thought was right, but Xia Xinyu's anticipation and violent bite forced Chen Yuan to reveal it ahead of time.

But now, it's okay too.

That surprise, or that more solemn entrustment, would be left for later.

"Baby... I don't know why, I really want to cry."

Looking at the ring on her finger with her hands behind her back, Xia Xinyu really couldn't hold back anymore.

She knew she would get married, and there would be an engagement, but when she was really proposed to and given a ring, that feeling was really...

It was as if she had finally officially become his person.

"Don't cry, smile, I like to see you smile," Chen Yuan said, gently touching Xia Xinyu's cheek.

Teary-eyed, Xia Xinyu nodded, stopping her crying.

The two of them looked at each other like this.

Finally, Xia Xinyu threw herself into Chen Yuan's arms, happily hugging him, finally crying tears of joy.

"My wish has finally come true."

"Your wish?" Slowly raising his hand, placing it on her back, Chen Yuan asked, puzzled.

Did Xia Xinyu have this wish?

Why hadn't he ever heard it from her mind.

"Guess, when did I have it?" Xia Xinyu asked, putting her hand on his shoulder.

"I, I..." Chen Yuan shook his head.

"When you went back to Shao Township, when we met at the mourning hall."

Xia Xinyu revealed the answer.

Looking at Chen Yuan, who was somewhat surprised and didn't understand why it was that moment, a tear rolled down from the corner of Xia Xinyu's eye, revealing her most beautiful smile: "At that time, I made up my mind that I wouldn't let you go back empty-handed."