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When they finally stirred awake again, the clock had quietly passed the usual early rising hour. The two hurriedly washed up and, hand in hand, made their way downstairs to visit Ze An's parents. Lin Xiao Yu felt as if she had a little rabbit in her heart, anxious and restless. She worried that being late on their wedding day would make Ze An's parents think she was lazy and unrefined. In that era, brides always hoped to leave a good impression on their in-laws, and with this kind of start, she feared she had already messed things up.
As they reached the corner of the staircase, a delicious aroma wafted toward them. Before their eyes, Ze An's parents had set the dining table beautifully. The exquisite tableware was arranged neatly, and the steaming breakfast radiated an enticing glow. Ze An's mother was elegantly dressed, showing few signs of age on her face; instead, she exuded a sense of composure and confidence. This two-story house stood as a testament to her hard work in the business world. With her capabilities and financial strength, if they wished to settle down and buy a home in Beijing, it would not be difficult at all.
Seeing this scene, Lin Xiao Yu's face instantly flushed with embarrassment and guilt. She gently tugged at Lu Zean's sleeve, her eyes betraying a hint of unease as she silently lamented: How could I have overslept? Lu Zean lightly patted her hand, offering comfort and support. He understood what Lin Xiao Yu was worried about but felt that his parents wouldn’t mind such trivial matters.
When Ze An's father saw them, a warm smile spread across his face. "Children, come eat breakfast; don’t let yourselves go hungry," he said. Lu Zean quickly pulled Lin Xiao Yu forward. With her head slightly bowed, Lin Xiao Yu spoke in a voice barely above a whisper: "Dad, Mom, I’m so sorry for waking up late and causing you trouble." Lu Zean’s mother smiled as she stood up and took Lin Xiao Yu’s hand. "Silly child, it’s your wedding day; it’s perfectly fine to sleep in a bit." Hearing this eased the heavy weight in Lin Xiao Yu’s heart, though she still felt somewhat reserved. She stole a glance at Lu Zean and saw his calm demeanor, which gradually helped her relax as she thought about how she needed to perform well from now on.
The afternoon sun streamed warmly into the living room as Lin Xiao Yu and Lu Zean once again lifted their teacups to respectfully serve tea to Lu Zean’s mother. She smiled as she accepted the cup, took a small sip, then set it down and took Lin Xiao Yu’s hand affectionately. "Child, from now on we are family; there’s no need for formality."
The tension in Lin Xiao Yu began to dissipate as she looked at Lu Zean’s mother’s kind face and nodded gently in agreement. At that moment, Lu Zean’s mother picked up some sewing supplies from the side. Understanding the cue, Lin Xiao Yu joined in eagerly. As the thread danced between their fingers, Lu Zean’s mother began to share amusing stories from Lu Zean's childhood.
"When he was little, he was particularly mischievous. Once, he tried to catch a little rabbit but accidentally fell into a small pit in the yard. When he climbed out, he was covered in dirt—he looked just like a little mud doll—and he grinned at me like nothing happened." As she spoke, Lu Zean’s mother couldn’t help but chuckle.
Lin Xiao Yu pictured Lu Zean as an adorable and comical child and laughed along with her. "Mom, I really didn’t expect him to be so naughty when he was young."
"There was another time when he secretly took apart his father's watch because he wanted to see if there was a little person moving inside it. He couldn’t put it back together and cried desperately." The warmth of nostalgia filled Lu Zean’s mother's eyes as she reminisced about those past moments.
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