Chapter 789: Facing Things Together Is Better Than Fighting Alone

After the family-reunion banquet, Xiao Changsheng was formally recognized as part of the ancestral clan.

The next day, Elder Xiao asked Xiao Wanxia and his wife to take them around for a tour; that evening, several tables would be set up to invite relatives, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to bear witness, so that Xiao Changsheng's family could quickly integrate into this circle.

Chuxue had not stayed at the Xiao house last night; Xiao Wanpeng drove her and Duan Ruirui back to the factory.

Duan Ruirui ran over to Chuxue's place first thing in the morning: "Chuxue, I'm a bit dazed. I came over early to verify it—was yesterday not a dream? If nothing unexpected happens, we'll be sisters-in-law from now on, right?"

Chuxue flopped back onto the bed: "Yes, yes, yes, you're not wrong. My future little sister-in-law."

Duan Ruirui burst out laughing: "Oh my, such important news. Pity Kunlan isn't here; otherwise, the three of us would be an unmatched trio."

Chuxue rolled over, wanting to catch up on sleep, when Duan Ruirui said, "Why are you sleeping again?"

Chuxue mumbled, "There's still some time before work starts. Let me nap a bit more; I'm so sleepy."

Duan Ruirui leaned close to the bed, looking at her: "You really have a big heart. Of your whole family, you're probably the only one so unflappable."

Chuxue naturally understood the meaning behind her words: "You're too excited to sleep, so you came over early to bother me?"

Duan Ruirui said with complete sincerity, "You guessed it. Before, I only knew that Xiao Wanpeng's father worked at the Railway Bureau, but I didn't know his position, let alone that his grandfather actually lived in the military compound."

Remembering something, she added, "I'll write to Kunlan later. She's truly cautious; she didn't reveal a single word to me."

Chuxue watched her alternate between joy and regret: "What's going on in that little brain of yours?"

Duan Ruirui said with a worried expression, "I'm thinking that before it's finalized, I absolutely cannot let my family know about this. Let them keep thinking the Xiao family is just an ordinary household."

Chuxue looked at her with amusement: "But the families will have to meet eventually."

Duan Ruirui said solemnly, "Then we'll arrange the meeting at the state-run restaurant. As for after the wedding, if they try to cause trouble, they'll have to see whether I agree."

Chuxue gave her a thumbs-up: "You're awesome."

After talking for a while, Chuxue's sleepiness had faded by half: "You didn't stay up all night just thinking about this, did you?"

Duan Ruirui nodded: "When my mother was alive, my two older brothers treated me quite well. Later, after they each married and started their own families, they gradually developed their own agendas."

"Before, my two sisters-in-law didn't hesitate to urge them to trade my marriage for benefits. If I hadn't resisted so fiercely, my father might have nearly cut ties with them. I'm afraid they would have succeeded. Because of this, my relationship with my family has always been quite tense; you know this."

"So, the true situation of Xiao Wanpeng's family must absolutely not be revealed to them before the wedding. As for later, even if they find out, I just won't listen to their nonsense."

Chuxue laughed: "You know, since you and my little cousin have acknowledged each other, just tell him about any issues in advance. Facing things together is better than you fighting alone."

Duan Ruirui sighed: "I'm just afraid that if he knows, he might form a bad impression of me. What then?"

Chuxue patted her shoulder: "How will you know whether someone is a person or a ghost unless you try?"

Hearing this, Duan Ruirui suddenly laughed: "But that's your little cousin."

Chuxue laughed too: "Who else but us friends? I'll definitely stand on your side."

With the words out, her heart felt less blocked: "You're right. Some things truly don't need to be overcomplicated. Chuxue, thank you."