Chapter 158

Because the matter of the scumbag father was very appetizing, everyone felt physically and mentally satisfied after eating a large pot of seafood noodles at noon.

Dessert, fruit, and tea were all provided after the meal.

Lu Xiu Bai consciously washed the dishes and cleaned up, Pei Yan Ting tested her sister on her recent learning achievements, and Jiang Ye accompanied his grandfather in a game of Chinese chess.

The family was harmonious, sharing the joy of family life.

Old Master Lu made a move, his face glowing with health, and he couldn't help but think that if his granddaughter and granddaughter-in-law were pregnant, then their old Lu family's ancestral grave would be emitting blue smoke—they would have descendants!

As for that unfilial son Lu Mingyuan, he deserved to be abandoned by his friends and family; he really didn't feel sorry for him at all!

"Check."

"Grandpa, you won. In terms of chess skills, I am ashamed to admit I am inferior."

Jiang Ye was actually intentionally throwing the game, but he did it seamlessly and flawlessly.

When he saw his grandfather beaming with joy and looking at him with increasingly loving eyes, he knew that doing so was the right thing.

Old people, after all, just want the company and pampering of their juniors.

"Hahaha."

Old Master Lu just loved his sweet-talking grandson-in-law; it was really hard not to like him.

When playing chess with other old cronies or younger brothers, he had to pull some tricks from time to time, but when playing with his grandson-in-law, the man took the initiative to feed him moves; what a sensible child!

After having a good time, Old Master Lu proposed to leave.

He prepared to go back to the Guesthouse for a nap and play mahjong with his old cronies in the evening.

Yes, mahjong.

In this day and age, entertainment facilities were scarce, and they had just gotten their hands on this novel toy, so they were really into it.

Jiang Ye tidied up the chessboard and took the initiative to suggest:

"Wait, Grandpa, I'll pack some pastries and snacks for you to take back."

"Good, good, good."

Old Master Lu stopped his movement to leave; although the pastries and snacks his granddaughter made had little sugar, he and his old cronies all liked them quite a bit.

And for some reason, it wasn't just him who felt it; all the old cronies felt that the tea his granddaughter brewed and the pastries she made were simply better than anything they had eaten outside before.

Now that they had been on the Sea Island for almost a month, those who used to pant after walking a few steps were now all full of vigor!

Not only could they walk several kilometers without panting, but they also didn't suffer from insomnia or have to get up at night as much!

Even the old ailments of middle-aged and elderly people—leg cramps, numb palms, sudden dizzy spells, and forgetfulness—had all started to improve!

Now, their relationship with the staff at the Guesthouse and the retired cadres recuperating there couldn't be better.

Even the canteen chefs took special care of them.

Honestly, it's not a joke to say that even when they were at home before, they weren't as happy as they were now!

Now, the old cronies had tacitly agreed to come to his granddaughter's house once a week to mooch food and drink; of course, they didn't come empty-handed, they all brought something.

They had all said that once his granddaughter and granddaughter-in-law were pregnant, they would save all their milk powder coupons for him!

The bond between people is about heart-to-heart connection and mutual exchange; only then can a relationship last.

Jiang Ye went into the house and picked out a portion of the pastries and snacks his wife had prepared, putting them into a bamboo basket lined with oil paper.

He rarely ate sweets, and his wife rarely did either; his wife liked baking, and she was happy to give the things she worked hard to make to her loved ones and see them eat happily.

"Meow."

Big Boss, take fewer sponge cakes, I like eating them!

Tangyuan rubbed against the Big Boss's pant leg, its round eyes fixed on the Big Boss's hands.

"I know you like sponge cakes, I won't take too many."

As if it could hear Tangyuan acting spoiled, Jiang Ye's answer was exactly what Tangyuan wanted.

Tangyuan was a bit stunned, widening its eyes and staring at the Big Boss's eyes.

"Meow."

Big Boss, can you hear my inner voice?

"Alright, alright, I didn't take your sponge cakes. Be good, I'll give you some dried fish to eat later."

Jiang Ye couldn't understand cat language; he was just guessing what the little cat was thinking through Tangyuan's body language and the longing and pleading in its eyes.

I have to say, the cat his wife raised was quite like his wife.

Just as cute and naive, and just as easy to guess the thoughts of.

"Meow."

Tangyuan breathed a sigh of relief; so it was just overthinking, the Big Boss couldn't hear its inner voice at all!

In the courtyard, Lu Xiu Bai had just finished washing the dishes and placed them on a bamboo rack to air-dry.

"Brother-in-law, please take Grandpa back; you must escort him safely back to the Guesthouse."

Jiang Ye said, handing the heavy basket to his brother-in-law.

Lu Xiu Bai's time was clearly scheduled, and he revealed a fake smile that didn't reach his eyes:

"Fine, it's still you, brother-in-law, who is so thoughtful."

It made him look very incompetent!

No wonder Grandpa always talks about you, brother-in-law; does Grandpa know?

His brother-in-law is so capable!

Is there anyone to speak up for him?

How is someone as honest and simple as him supposed to handle this?

"Yo, are you unwilling to take me?"

Old Master Lu sneered, his hand gripping his cane feeling a bit itchy; he wanted to pull his grandson's ear!

"How could that be, Grandpa? I was just thinking about something; I'll take you back to the Guesthouse right now."

Lu Xiu Bai hurriedly shook his head; he didn't dare tell the truth in front of his grandfather, whose cane was still itching to move!

A real grandson doesn't need to act like a grandson; he was truly intimidated.

The Lu family's grandparents and grandchildren were living a smooth life on the Sea Island, while back in the Capital, Lu Manman retrieved the bankbook her mother had hidden and returned to the Tieluju Jiayuan.

She didn't know if it was her imagination, but she always felt that the neighbors in the Tieluju Jiayuan were looking at her with strange expressions...

"Yo, does sister-in-law still remember how to come back? I haven't seen a shadow of you all day; where have you been fooling around?"

Gu Yinyin was cracking melon seeds, her legs propped up on the coffee table, having changed to a trendy curly hairstyle.

Now, she wore a new watch on her left hand and a gold ring on her finger.

A gold necklace hung around her neck, all of which were betrothal gifts given by the Liu family when they got engaged.

The Liu family valued her very much and gave her many good things.

Although she didn't like that fool Liu Xiong Ying, there was no denying that the status of being the future daughter-in-law of the Railway Bureau Chief was enough for her to walk sideways at work and at home.

She had left work early today, and no one in the office dared to say anything to her!

Originally, she had been wallowing in self-pity, thinking that marrying a fool to exchange for her brother's future was a sacrifice she had made, but the glorious life of the past few days had let her taste the benefits brought by power!

She changed her mind; since she couldn't marry the person she liked, she would marry the powerful Liu Xiong Ying!

She couldn't get love, but power was a great tonic for her!

Having figured this out, she wasn't as repulsed by marrying Liu Xiong Ying anymore.

Anyway, the other party was a fool and would listen to her in everything; as long as the parents-in-law had power and money and gave it all to her, that would be fine.

The only thing that annoyed her was this eyesore of a fake sister-in-law in the house; whether now or after she married, she wouldn't let her off!

Making things unpleasant for her would be her pleasure for a long time to come!