Chapter 886: Arriving as Promised
Except for Liou Zhengming.
Everyone present knew about the relationships between Bai Shishi, Mei Ruyan, and Lin Tian. Although they found it strange, they didn’t know how to comment on it.
In the end, this matter inexplicably ended without resolution. Since no one opposed, it was tacitly agreed upon, so it was considered settled.
After dinner, Liou Qingcheng and Lin Tian returned to their room. Lin Tian took a shower first and walked to the bedside.
In the past, he would have been like a hungry tiger, seeing Liou Qingcheng as a little lamb, and jumped right on her.
But today, he just wrapped himself in a bathrobe and sat by the bed, watching Liou Qingcheng seriously reading a medical book while nestled in a hanging chair.
Lin Tian opened his mouth but didn’t know what to say.
Pa.
Liou Qingcheng closed that thick book, then looked at Lin Tian, who still had his mouth open, and laughed, "You’re being quite honest today."
After a pause, Liou Qingcheng continued, "Tomorrow is the Joy Festival. Why don’t you go and invite Shishi and Ru Yan over?"
"..."
Seeing Lin Tian’s frozen expression, Liou Qingcheng burst out laughing, "Don’t worry, I’m just purely inviting them to get together. I won’t deliberately embarrass you. Even if I wanted to make a fuss, I wouldn’t choose the Joy Festival to ruin everyone’s mood, right?"
Lin Tian was momentarily absent-minded, then quickly smiled in relief.
He was worrying too much. If Liou Qingcheng cared about these things, she would have already had a huge argument with Lin Tian. How could she invite them for a big dinner?
Liou Qingcheng put the book on the table, then sat by the bed and said, "Tomorrow afternoon, you don’t need to come back. Just come back for dinner in the evening."
Lin Tian laughed, "What about tonight?"
"Tonight... of course, you’ll be with me!"
The next day, after morning exercises and breakfast, Lin Tian drove out.
Today is the Joy Festival, the last day of the spring migration, and Kanyue City remained heavily congested. Lin Tian had to park his car and jog along a small path to the hospital.
Today, Qiansimei was still in operation, even busier than usual, due to many events in recent days, which increased the flow of guests. But none of this concerned Bai Shishi; those ’little matters’ were left to reliable subordinates.
Bai Shishi remained at the hospital as usual, occasionally chatting with her father, though she might not always be acknowledged.
Mei Ruyan, with a laptop and headphones, was gaming in the hospital room Lin Tian had previously stayed in.
Lin Tian called the two together, cautiously glanced at them, and said, "Qingcheng wants to invite you both to celebrate the Joy Festival tonight and have a big dinner. Do you have any objections?"
"She’s inviting us to a big dinner?"
Mei Ruyan’s cold face suddenly turned interesting, comparable to Yan Xinrou’s expression the day before.
"What does she mean?" Mei Ruyan really didn’t understand. Inviting us over seems like tormenting oneself, doesn’t it?
Bai Shishi was also taken aback, then laughed, "Alright, your parents will be there, right?"
Lin Tian nodded.
"Then we should definitely go." After a pause, Bai Shishi asked, "What gifts did Qingcheng bring when she met your parents last time?"
Lin Tian’s mouth opened wide enough to swallow an egg.
Why ask this now? Are you planning to meet the in-laws?
Mei Ruyan just tilted her head, lost in thought.
"Why are you making that face? Can’t you say?"
Lin Tian closed his mouth and shook his head, "No."
"Then tell us."
"A jar of century-old huadiao wine, a box of Phoenix Feather Gold Powder, Pre-Ming Longjing tea, and some other things," Lin Tian replied simply.
"Those are quite valuable." Bai Shishi raised her head thoughtfully.
"Are you thinking about what to give my parents?" Lin Tian asked.
Bai Shishi nodded, "Yes, since it’s my first time meeting your parents, it’s reasonable to bring something, right?"
Lin Tian thought about it and agreed it made sense.
"Ruyan, what do you think we should bring?" Bai Shishi nudged Mei Ruyan with her elbow, realizing it was pointless to ask since there was no reaction.
...
The Joy Festival is the biggest traditional holiday on the Celestial Dragon Continent. On this day, every household is brightly lit and decorated. Although fireworks and firecrackers are banned in the city, everyone smiles with joy, as if the air itself is sweet.
Tonight, the Liou Family’s big dinner was set in a large farmers’ homestead on the outskirts of Kanyue City.
Even though it’s winter and activities like picking and fishing are unavailable, the place boasts a beautiful environment and fresh food, like free-range chicken, duck, and farm-style cured meats.
Liou Qingcheng’s family and Lin Tian’s parents had already donned new clothes and shoes, gathered around a bonfire in the snow. Sitting around the fire, chatting, enjoying a little barbecue, and sipping warm white wine, no one felt cold, and the atmosphere was incredibly comfortable.
Liou Qingcheng kept glancing outside, like a young wife waiting for her husband to return.
"If you miss him, just give him a call," Yan Xinrou glanced at her daughter and said.
She couldn’t understand why her daughter would push her man toward someone else.
"No need, I can feel he’s almost here." Liou Qingcheng smiled and shook her head.
Zhang Nianping and Lin Hao exchanged a look, feeling guilty. They felt they owed the Liou Family for marrying such a wonderful daughter into their family when Lin Tian had other women outside.
But... what could they say?
At this moment, the neighboring house erupted in a crackling explosion of firecrackers that lasted half a minute.
Though the location was rural and safety was assured, allowing firecrackers and fireworks, many people came from the city to the outskirts to celebrate because of this freedom.
Many people on the Celestial Dragon Continent believe that a Joy Festival without firecrackers and fireworks is incomplete.
These sounds have positive connotations, such as bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, and mark the beginning of the big dinner.
When the firecracker sounds ceased, suddenly, someone pushed open the courtyard gate and shouted from afar, "Mom, Dad, I’m home."
Phew~
Everyone felt a sense of relief; this guy finally came back.
Liou Qingcheng looked back, and a sweet smile spread across her beautiful face, her curved eyes seemingly hiding a sugary sweetness.
Seeing their daughter’s expression, Liou Zhengming suddenly felt a twinge in his heart.
Liou Qingcheng put down her wine glass and stepped forward.
Lin Tian flashed what he believed was a charming smile, about to speak, but Liou Qingcheng walked right past him, ignoring him completely...