Sweet slice-of-life love story: Wife, Let's love again
Chapter 241 - 237: Abundance Every Year

Chapter 241: Chapter 237: Abundance Every Year

Luo City suburbs.

As Qin Guanglin was carrying a gift box upstairs, Xiao Yu also arrived at his girlfriend’s house carrying a big catfish.

"Why did you bring something else? Why go with this thing..."

"This is called ’having more than enough every year,’ you wouldn’t understand."

Xiao Yu shook the fish in his hand, retorted, and followed Zhou Nan step by step toward the Zhou Family’s home.

The last time they had a meal, he had specifically asked Qin Guanglin about the first time he met his future father-in-law at his girlfriend’s house, bringing a big grass carp. After pondering for a long time, he finally chose a big catfish.

Bigger, with a better implication.

"It’s just a pity it wasn’t one I caught myself... Ah, I spent so many days trying, couldn’t catch a big fish, it would have shown more sincerity, really a pity..."

"Give it up, with your skills, did you even catch any small fish?"

"Who are you looking down on, I... I found a can of money last time."

Zhou Nan glanced back at him, "We’re talking about fish right now."

Fishing Man indeed, other than not being able to catch fish, he could get anything else.

Xiao Yu sullenly stopped talking, followed her as they turned left and right, and finally arrived in front of a yard with its gate open, Zhou Nan stepping in without hesitation.

"Dad, Mom, Brother, my boyfriend is here."

"Hey hey, don’t shout so loudly," Xiao Yu softly reminded from behind.

"That quick? Come on in quickly."

A burly man poked his head out from the house and hurriedly welcomed them.

"This is my oldest brother." Zhou Nan introduced as they walked in.

"Oldest brother."

"This is my second brother."

"Second brother."

"This is my dad."

"D... Uncle, hello!"

"Mom, don’t be busy, come here—this is my mom."

"Aunty, hello!"

"This is Xiao Yu."

After going through the introductions one by one, Xiao Yu timidly bowed his head to greet them, his mind secretly marveling.

What kind of people is this family?

One bigger than the next... especially that second brother, wearing only a shirt in the dead of winter, his chest and shoulders bulging, he doubted he could withstand a punch from him.

Absolutely couldn’t withstand it.

"Hello, hello."

Zhou Nan’s family was quite enthusiastic, inviting Xiao Yu to sit down, pouring tea, pushing forward fruit plates, and directly offering seeds and candies.

Xiao Yu valued this meeting greatly, first presenting his carefully prepared big catfish, expressing his sentiments, then sitting down honestly to converse with them.

"The young fellow looks spirited..."

The second brother patted Xiao Yu on the shoulder, his broad palm landing on his shoulder, so solid that Xiao Yu feared he might accidentally be slapped off his chair; he secretly braced himself to keep seated.

Even if he wasn’t slapped off, being toppled about wouldn’t look good.

"You’ve frightened him, keep away from my boyfriend!" Zhou Nan noticed Xiao Yu’s nervousness and quickly squeezed the second brother aside.

"...No, I’m fine, haha, I’m fine."

"Indeed, I wasn’t even using force—go see if the kitchen needs help, let’s start the meal earlier."

Zhou Nan went into the kitchen to check, and saw her mom almost had the dishes ready, there really wasn’t much to do. Just as she was about to leave, she heard her mom speak.

"That young man is quite down-to-earth."

"Ah?" Zhou Nan was startled.

"He’s just a bit skinny... You must bully him often, right?"

"I do not."

"Sure you don’t, help me take this out."

Because it was Xiao Yu’s first time visiting and meeting the Zhou family, the lunch was exceptionally lavish, nearly as elaborate as a New Year’s Eve dinner.

Zhou’s Dad, Zhou Rongming, was very supportive of his daughter’s romantic relationship. She had just graduated from college and already found a boyfriend, bringing him home to meet the family; he was very satisfied with her efficiency.

It was time for his daughter to marry; finding a good match early to settle down was excellent—his biggest worry had always been that it might be difficult for his daughter to find someone. Unexpectedly, she had quickly found a proper and tempered boyfriend who could handle her fiery temper. The more he looked at Xiao Yu, the more he liked him. He grabbed a bottle and filled the cups clink-clink-clink, then started urging Xiao Yu to drink.

With her father being so enthusiastic, Xiao Yu naturally couldn’t refuse. He downed the small cups one by one, joining Zhou’s brothers in toasting, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

"Drink less, eat more."

"No worries, it’s New Year’s, it’s all about eating well and drinking well. Here Xiao Yu, have another."

Seeing Xiao Yu wasn’t turning down drinks, Zhou Rongming was even happier, endlessly proposing toasts; Xiao Yu’s alcohol tolerance wasn’t bad, and not knowing what else to say out of shyness, he just let the drinks do the talking, keeping his girlfriend’s dad happy.

Moreover, the more he drank, the more spirited he became. By the end of it, he was the type to call for more drinks himself without needing to be asked.

Halfway through the meal, one bottle was already empty, followed immediately by the opening of a second bottle. The two men felt a profound camaraderie.

"Drink."

"Done."

...

New Year’s is always a time for more drinking.

Qin Guanglin’s side was equally lively. He’s Daddy always enjoyed drinking but could never find a partner, often sipping alone to taste the liquor slowly. Now, with Qin Guanglin joining him, he drank heartily.

Qin Guanglin didn’t like the taste of baijiu, but with his future father-in-law so keen, he didn’t want to reject He’s Daddy’s kindness and just kept up cup after cup.

Seeing them enjoying themselves, He Fang didn’t interfere too much, letting them drink a bit more. After all, they had only opened one bottle and weren’t allowed to open another.

One bottle between two people meant half a pound each. Unknowingly, Qin Guanglin was a bit drunk, his gaze slightly unfocused, unconsciously matching He’s Daddy’s toasts and drinking it down.

"Didn’t drink too much, did you?" He’s Daddy slurred.

"No... no." Qin Guanglin too slurred his response.

"Come on, another drink."

"Done, done."

He Fang heard Qin Guanglin slurring and quickly rose from the sofa to check on him, then stopped the two and helped Qin Guanglin to the sofa to drink some tea.

"Don’t get him drunk," He Fang said as she cleaned up the table, chiding He’s Daddy.

"He said he wasn’t drunk yet..." He’s Daddy innocently turned to look at Qin Guanglin, who was nodding off on the sofa, lifted his glass to finish the last bit of liquor, then sighed as he stood up, "Sigh... he really needs to work on his drinking. Barely half a bottle and he’s already drunk. This boyfriend you’ve found..."

"What good is a boyfriend who can drink? Just to keep you company drinking every day?" He Fang rolled her eyes.

"At least it’s a skill."

He’s Daddy, feeling argumentative, just wanted to belittle the guy on the sofa who couldn’t handle his liquor.

But seriously, He Fang had been let out for winter vacation quite early but delayed until the 25th or 26th of the last month to come home. She had just been home for ten days, and here this guy was already coming over to pick her up.

That was irritating.

He Fang saw right through what He’s Daddy was thinking. The old man was just being grumpy. Helplessly shaking her head, she finished cleaning the table and turned to find Qin Guanglin had fallen asleep on the couch.

"Ah, sitting here is uncomfortable; let’s go lie down in the bedroom."

He Fang aided Qin Guanglin in trying to stand, but with his head spinning, he ended up sitting back down. She had to call He Shan to help, and the two managed to assist him into the bedroom onto the bed, where He Fang took off his shoes, covered him with a blanket, then went out to pour a cup of warm water to bring in.

He’s Daddy watched Qin Guanglin being laid in He Fang’s room and being tended by her, his expression growing complex.

Really, he was too idle. Why did he let him drink so much?