Xinyan listened to this, pondered for a moment, then looked at her cousin: "What about you, have you made up your mind about Yuan Yikai?"
Sun Zhenling was silent for a few breaths, but still firmly said: "Yes, although his family situation sounds really messed up, he himself isnât confused, and his aunt is not someone who canât stand on her own.
Heâs also told me that if I give him some more time, he wonât let anyone bully me by following him."
Xinyan knew that even if the family opposed it more, her cousin was also determined; otherwise, she wouldnât keep secret contact with Yuan Yikai behind their backs.
Xinyan patted Sun Zhenlingâs shoulder: "This canât be kept hidden. Since youâre so persistent, then believe they wonât just do nothing."
Of course Sun Zhenling understood what that meant.
Sun Zhenling leaned closer to Xinyan: "Cousin, can you put in a good word with Second Uncle for me? He can investigate privately, but can he not tell my parents for now?"
Xinyan directly asked: "Why?"
Sun Zhenling blushed: "You know my momâs temper. If she finds out Iâve been pretending to comply, she definitely wonât let me off; she might nag me dozens of times a day.
Iâm just trying to avoid unnecessary conflicts and prevent my mom from getting angry."
Xinyan rolled her eyes: "If youâre really afraid of upsetting my aunt, you wouldnât dare pretend to comply."
Sun Zhenling looked awkward: "Cousin, please, help me."
Xinyan pushed her hand away: "Okay, Iâll make sure my dad doesnât bring it up, but you must remember not to cross the line yourself."
Sun Zhenling nodded vigorously: "Thank you, cousin, I understand."
After discussing, Xinyan was ready to turn back into the house when she saw her eldest uncle and aunt coming over with two cousins-in-law.
Xinyan smiled and went to greet them: "Uncle, Aunt, Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law."
Looking at the first sister-in-lawâs belly: "Sister-in-law, I remember you said the due date was in August, but isnât your belly carrying twins?"
Wu Shengfang was a little embarrassed: "Itâs been checked, itâs a single child. The baby is indeed big; the doctor advised controlling the diet appropriately and to exercise more."
Aunt Su Aihong glanced at her eldest daughter-in-law: "Iâm to blame, always thinking about supplementing nutrition for them, making Shengfang have to control her food intake for the next few months."
Wu Shengfang knew she couldnât blame her mother-in-law for this: "Mom, what are you saying? Isnât it just me who canât control my mouth, using the excuse of giving nutrition to the baby to satisfy my own cravings."
As soon as these words were out, Xinyan, Sun Zhenling, and the sister-in-law Chu Zhenhua who followed them all laughed.
Han Chunxue stood at the main hall entrance looking at them: "Alright, I know you get along well with your in-laws, come in and sit, donât overexert my niece-in-law."
Chu Zhenhua also smiled and responded: "Yes, letâs go inside first, so we donât tire out my sister-in-law."
After entering the house, there was another round of pleasantries.
They found out the three cousins couldnât come today due to tasks, business trips, and such.
Sun Zhenling playfully looked at Han Jingchen: "Second Uncle, wasnât there supposed to be good news to announce, what exactly is it?"
As soon as she finished speaking, her little cousin Sun Zhenhai chimed in: "Isnât it that my cousin is getting married?"
His mom Han Chunxue was right behind him and gave him a smack: "Stop talking nonsense."
Han Chunxue knew that Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law wouldnât let Xinyan marry so quickly, it definitely isnât about that, but she still curiously asked: "Second Brother, what exactly is the good news?"
Han Jingchenâs eyes were filled with joy, he glanced at his wife sitting next to him: "Wanqing is pregnant."
In an instant, the living room was filled with congratulations.
Gu Wanqing was blushing, being pregnant again at her age and in front of so many young folks was quite embarrassing.
Han Jingheng laughed and said: "This little oneâs young but has a high status, the little ones will surely be fun."
After saying this, he exchanged glances with his wife Su Aihong and simultaneously smiled at the eldest daughter-in-lawâs belly.
Indeed, the child in the eldest sister-in-lawâs belly will have to call the little one uncle, there will surely be no shortage of fun stories then.
Everyone went on to discuss, and laughter occasionally filled the house.