As for the talk about the in-laws going to Guangcheng for a wedding banquet together, Cheng Su wasnāt too surprised. Her father-in-law wasnāt going, but her mother-in-law certainly wouldnāt want to miss this opportunity.
"Itās November already, and thereās nothing much happening at home. Your mother-in-law insists on going out to see the big world. I couldnāt argue with her, so sheās going," Father Qi explained.
"Thatās only right. You two have worked hard for most of your life. Now the kids who should be settled are settled. Jianguo and Fengping are both in college. Itās time for you to enjoy life, and itās good to go out and explore when you have the time," Cheng Su said with a smile.
"Thatās exactly what I think. Weāve worked hard all our lives, and the furthest place weāve been to is Qing City. Thereās nothing wrong with going a bit farther to see the world," Mother Qi said and then asked, "Is Xiao Qi still not awake?"
They had just sat down for five minutes, and she was already eager to see her grandson, but the child was sleeping.
"He just fell asleep not long ago."
"Iāll go in and have a look at him. Itās been months since Iāve seen him, and Iāve missed him a lot!" Mother Qi stood up.
Father Qi pulled her back, "Look at you, so impatient! He just fell asleep, why wake him up? Heāll cry when heās woken up from a shallow sleep."
Mother Qi said sheepishly, "Iāll be quiet, how could I wake him up?" She added, "Can I at least take a peek from the door?"
Seeing this, Cheng Su felt a softness in her heart and said, "Mom, go ahead and take a look. Just be really quiet. This little guy is getting bigger and has quite a temper. If he doesnāt get enough sleep, heāll make a fuss!"
"Oh, oh," Mother Qi, delighted as if she had received a royal decree, immediately walked over.
Cheng Su sat down and started chatting with Father Cheng and Father Qi.
"Why didnāt you bring Xiao Bao along?" Cheng Su asked while pouring tea for her father-in-law, referring to Qi Fenglianās son.
"Your elder sister said she missed him and wanted to spend a few days with him so we could enjoy ourselves. So at the train station, we let his mom take him with her," Father Qi replied.
Cheng Su smiled and said, "Thatās also good. I see that Elder Sisterās good news is coming soon. I fear you wonāt have to look after him next year either!"
Currently, Qi Fenglian is seeing someone named Chu Changxing, and he doesnāt mind that she has two children. They both said theyāre just forming a family and keeping each other company. Whether they have more children doesnāt matter as his son is already grown, and Qi Fenglian has a son herself.
Father Qi, having heard bits and pieces about Qi Fenglian seeing someone but never having met him, asked his daughter-in-law, "Have you seen him? Whatās he like? Is he good?"
Just then, Mother Qi tread lightly out of the room, smiling brightly, "Oh my, our Xiao Qi is really adorable. Heās so fair and tender, and his little face is so soft, just like a little bun. Itās truly delightful. I think his skin takes after his mom!"
They were just discussing Qi Fenglianās good news when Mother Qi interrupted. Father Qi wanted to chide her, but upon hearing her words, he said, "Otherwise, youāre always worried at home. Wouldnāt the daughter-in-law and the in-laws take good care of him?"
Mother Qi chuckled and said, "Thatās my grandson. How could I not think about him?"
Father Qi snorted.
Father Cheng chimed in, "Itās normal to think about him. As a grandfather, I miss him a lot too."
Mother Qi, finding an ally, quickly gave Father Qi a look that said, "See?"
Father Qi ignored her and, recalling the earlier conversation, asked Cheng Su again.
"Heās quite honest. Not very wealthy, but living together wouldnāt be a problem," Cheng Su thought and said, "Since you two are here, why not invite Sister and him over for dinner at our place tonight and meet him?"