Chapter 362: A Son-in-Law Is Half a Son

Chuxue and Fu Yan Cheng had already prepared the meal, but they still hadn't returned.

The two of them could only leave the courtyard gate together and head toward the private plot.

When they arrived, they saw Fu's father and Fu's mother harvesting vegetables in the field with great delight: Good heavens, what is going on here?

Those cucumbers and eggplants could still grow longer, yet they had been picked anyway.

Fu Yan Cheng looked at the few people busy in the field: "What on earth are you doing?"

Kong Yizhang, who was busy acting as their porter, smiled and replied: "We are robbing."

Three backpack baskets already filled with vegetables, watermelons, and melons sat at the edge of the field, and they were still carrying some in their arms.

Yet Liu's father and Liu's mother showed not the slightest displeasure; instead, their faces were full of smiles.

Fu Yan Cheng looked at the scene and didn't know what to say: "Mom, Dad, have you forgotten that today you came to propose?"

Fu's husband and wife exchanged a glance, saw each other's awkward expressions, and suddenly burst out laughing.

After that, everyone else present also laughed; it was likely that no one had ever robbed the in-laws' vegetables during a proposal, making them absolutely unique.

After the laughter subsided, Fu's mother looked embarrassed: "It's just that these fruits and vegetables were so delicious, and I couldn't hold back for a moment."

Fu's father quickly chimed in: "Yes, your Uncle Liu and the others have truly grown excellent vegetables; even the eggplants can be eaten raw. This is truly the first time I've tasted such delicious vegetables."

Fu Yan Cheng looked at Chuxue with embarrassment: "Then your display was far too intimidating."

At that moment, Liu's father approached carrying a bundle of sweet potato vines: "It's fine, it's fine. It's not easy for you to come here, so take as much as you can. In a few days, these vegetables will grow back again; our mouths won't go short."

Then he placed a large bundle of sweet potato vines into the backpack basket: "These sweet potato vines are very tender. Blanch them when you get back and serve them cold; the taste is wonderful."

Fu's father smiled and agreed: "Alright, then we'll try it tonight when we get back."

Fu Yan Cheng felt it was a bit too much to bear: "Um, the meal is already ready; if we don't go back soon, it will get cold."

Liu's father and Liu's mother quickly called out: "Yes, yes, yes, let's go, eat, eat."

Liu's father and Liu's mother each hoisted a basket of vegetables and walked ahead; Kong Yizhang voluntarily took on one basket, while Fu's father and Fu's mother carried the rest, all the while discussing how they should often come to their in-laws' place to cause trouble.

Fu Yan Cheng hurried forward a few steps to take Liu's mother's basket, but Liu's mother refused: "I've already gotten dirty, so you shouldn't take it; it would only soil your clothes."

How could Fu Yan Cheng agree? He reached out and stubbornly took the basket.

This act directly warmed Liu's mother to her heart, and she suddenly recalled that saying: A son-in-law is half a son.

They entered the courtyard, and Chunxiao had also returned.

Liu's mother saw her return: "You certainly know how to calculate the time; you've returned just at the right moment."

Chunxiao laughed: "I didn't go far; I just stayed where the jeep was parked below, afraid that some thoughtless child might scratch the car."

Hearing her say this, Liu's mother felt a wave of gratification in her heart: You do have a heart.

She had truly feared this child would go astray, but now it seemed that with proper guidance, there was still hope.

Chuxue brought water over: "Everyone, come quickly and wash your hands."

After speaking, she turned and served all the prepared dishes: "Chunxiao, go call Secretary Ye and the Village Head to come and keep us company for the wine."

Chunxiao responded with a sound and then ran out.

On this side, the dishes were placed on the table, and the people in the courtyard had finished tidying up; just as they entered the room, Chunxiao returned with Secretary Ye and the Village Head.

After a round of greetings, Liu's father had Secretary Ye take the main seat; no matter what, he still called him Third Uncle, and since they had severed ties with the old house, having Secretary Ye act as the elder for the ceremony served the same purpose.