NOVPUBXu Musen felt it his duty to get An Nuannuan, who was starting to veer off the straight path, back on track.
An Nuannuan nestled in his arms, her delicate cheeks also holding back a giggle, humming, she was so easily frightened, he was the real simpleton.
So cute to pinch~
An Nuannuan looked at him, so close at hand, tiptoed gently, arching her slender, fair neck for a deep kiss.
The sweet breath, far more delicious than milk tea, their tight kiss, far warmer than a hot pot.
"Sister, Brother-in-law!"
An Nannan poked her head out from the kitchen doorway.
In the kitchen, Xu Musen and An Nuannuan also immediately separated, each wiping their lips.
With her back to the door, An Nuannuan's face blushed, while Xu Musen coughed dryly and looked at the Younger Aunt who spoiled the mood, he helplessly smiled: "What's the matter?"
An Nannan then scampered over, glanced at Xu Musen and her sister, especially at their lips, her eyes suddenly brightened: "Wow! Sister, brother-in-law, you two are sneaking snacks in the kitchen!"
An Nuannuan's ears went soft, almost falling into Xu Musen's arms again.
Xu Musen's face turned red too, stretching out his hand to flick Younger Aunt's head: "Nonsense!" 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝒑𝙪𝒃.𝒄𝒐𝙢
"I'm not talking nonsense, both of your lips are still oily and shiny, you must have sneaked something delicious, I want some too!"
An Nannan, the little foodie with shining eyes, begged for a treat with her jumping and hopping.
Xu Musen and An Nuannuan exchanged a look and couldn't help but laugh.
Xu Musen wiped the gloss from the corner of his mouth: "There is something delicious, but it's only for your sister to eat."
An Nuannuan's cheeks glowed, extending a hand to gently hit him.
"Why can't I have some?" An Nannan pouted very dissatisfied.
"Because that's an exclusive between lovers, later on have your little boyfriend buy it for you to eat."
Xu Musen laughed heartily, slipping on an apron to start cooking.
An Nannan snorted: "Humph! What's so great, I'm not going to find a boyfriend, I want to stay with my sister, after all, my sister will buy me delicious treats, sister, whatever delicious thing you eat, give me a little taste, just a little bit..."
An Nannan clung to her sister, speaking pitifully.
An Nuannuan, with her cheeks still blushing, patted her sister's head then looked towards Xu Musen who was cooking, licking her lips lightly.
This... Sister really can't let you have a taste.
...
Dinner was served, a few glasses of liquor down, the usually quiet An Shanhai finally loosened up his expressions a bit.
Father Xu also took the initiative to bring up the matter of the two people's engagement.
"The kids have already shared their thoughts with us, and being parents, we have no objections; we also like Nuannuan very much. When it comes to the engagement, to be honest, I know our family doesn't care much for these things, but we'll do our best to prepare the very best for Nuannuan. All the rituals and traditions of engagement, we will follow completely according to your family customs, so Nuannuan will not suffer the slightest grievance."
Father Xu broached the topic proactively.
He understood that An Nuannuan's family's circumstances—things like houses and cars—were naturally not a concern to them, and his ordinary family couldn't provide much in terms of material security.
But he would respect and etiquette are necessary, they would not skimp even if it meant breaking the pot and selling iron.
An Shanhai put down his glass, also in the role of a father, understood the meaning behind these words.
Actually, An Shanhai was not insistent on his daughter marrying into a family of equal social status.
After all, he could afford to provide a lavish life for his daughter for the rest of her life, even if the other side was a poor lad, as long as he was good to Nuannuan, and Nuannuan also liked him, he, as a father, could accept it.
As for Xu Musen, he also happened to have observed him quietly for two or three years, witnessing the growth and changes he went through.
From a nobody to achieving what he had in just a short two or three years, although his foundation was still shallow, he was arguably far more outstanding than those so-called rich heirs.
An Shanhai was very satisfied with him in this respect.
Of course, the most important thing was that he knew about everything Xu Musen had done for his daughter over the years, including that night many years ago in the hospital...
This was a kind-hearted boy, a very caring young man, and a responsible man.
It could be said that An Nuannuan's cheerful disposition now owed much to the fatherly duties he had not fulfilled; it was Xu Musen's credit.
From this point of view, he had no reason to object.
But there was just one thing...
He looked at his daughter, An Nuannuan and Xu Musen sitting together, her eyes filled with the other, probably already eager to follow him.
He chuckled bitterly in his heart, then turned his gaze to Xu Musen.
The words his daughter had said that morning were still in his ears, and at last, he just sighed deeply, looking at Xu Musen and said, "Musen."
"Uncle."
Xu Musen immediately responded.
The two men stared at each other, it was like an invisible scrutiny between men, and in the end, An Shanhai simply said.
"Can you live up to every word you've said before?"
"I will definitely do so."
Xu Musen replied crisply.
This exchange between the prospective son-in-law and the future father-in-law was understood only by the two of them.
An Shanhai raised his glass, gestured to Xu Musen, who picked up his glass, stood up, bent down, and clinked glasses lightly with him.
They drank it all in one go.
At that moment, Father Xu and Mother Xu, grandfather and grandmother, all had eyes filled with satisfaction and emotion.
