Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 291: Causing Trouble

Tang Jing and Xu Jiahui nodded in agreement eagerly.

"I even took annual leave just to attend your wedding!" Tang Jing said with a shy smile, looking much more lively than during her university days.

Xu Jiahui sighed, "When we graduated, we asked you what your plans were, and you said you wanted to study abroad. We thought you would be the last to get married among us sisters, but you ended up being the first!"

Chen Xinyue replied with an embarrassed smile, "It’s just that fate came our way! By the way, did you guys see Teacher An earlier?"

"Of course! We sat at the same table. Teacher An talked to us about your romantic history with the groom. Seeing you so happy, I’m starting to have hopes for love again!" Zhou Miaqing said, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

It was rare to return to school, so Zhou Miaqing and the others didn’t plan to leave immediately. Everyone dispersed after agreeing on a time for their gathering.

After the wedding, Xiao Jinlin took Chen Xinyue back to their home in the alley.

As soon as they entered, the nanny approached them, "Sir, Madam, a driver delivered a bunch of things this afternoon, saying they’re gifts for your wedding. They’re all placed in the living room."

The two exchanged a puzzled glance, and once in the living room, Xiao Jinlin immediately recognized them as items from the Xiao family. Today, besides his biological parents and Xiao Jincheng and his wife, everyone else from the Xiao family was present.

He had openly broken ties with Xiao Jincheng, so it couldn’t be him trying to reconcile by sending gifts. The answer was obvious.

Chen Xinyue also figured out the possibility and looked at Xiao Jinlin, "Should we open them?"

Xiao Jinlin lifted her up and headed to the bedroom, "We’ll deal with it later!"

No one could affect their good mood today.

As the bedroom light went out, spring’s warmth enveloped them in a room filled with joy.

The next morning.

The two emerged from the bedroom, again spotting the gifts on the table.

There was no excuse this time; they had to open them.

A set of exquisite jade jewelry appeared, looking incredibly valuable. The rest were some wedding cakes, part of a tradition.

Chen Xinyue didn’t understand.

Xiao Jinlin pondered, "If you like them, wear them. If not, keep them stored away."

Seeing his rare gentle tone, Chen Xinyue decisively slipped on the jade bracelet.

The genuine imperial green bracelet complemented her fair wrist, making it look even more delicate and elegant.

"Look, it’s just right!" Chen Xinyue lifted her arm in delight.

Seeing her happiness, Xiao Jinlin smiled along, "Let’s go, accompany grandparents for a meal at the old residence today, and then we won’t have to visit frequently."

Chen Xinyue understood the tradition of seeing relatives on the first day of marriage, quickly tidied up, and left the house with Xiao Jinlin.

Spring’s chill lingered, and the capital was still particularly cold, with a hint that it might continue snowing. She wore a red qipao with fleece lining, topped by a bright red coat, matched with delicate red high heels, and her long black hair elegantly pinned back, giving her a clean, graceful, and refined appearance.

Xiao Jinlin matched her, also wearing a fleece-lined Tang suit.

Upon arriving at the old residence, the Xiao family’s matriarch smiled from ear to ear, "Good, good, good! Seeing you paired up, my heart feels sweeter than honey."

Chen Xinyue assisted the matriarch, conveniently revealing the jade bracelet.

The matriarch showed a hint of surprise, "That jade bracelet is....."

Chen Xinyue glanced at the bracelet, "Oh, someone sent it to the alley yesterday as our wedding gift. Jinlin opened it this morning and found it was jewelry, asked if I wanted to wear it; I thought it was quite pretty, and especially because it’s very expensive! So I’m wearing it to show off a bit."

Her playful demeanor amused the matriarch, "You have good taste; this bracelet is indeed expensive! But its significance isn’t just about the price. I’m sure you guessed who sent it!"

Chen Xinyue nodded honestly, looked at Xiao Jinlin, and replied quietly, "My mother-in-law."

The matriarch nodded slightly, pondering, "If I’m not mistaken, she should have sent you a complete set of jewelry, including a necklace, bracelet, cabochon ring, peace button earrings, and so on, right?"

"Yes, yes....." Chen Xinyue nodded repeatedly, curious.

The matriarch’s lips curled slightly as she reminisced, "Your mother-in-law has the surname Mu. The Mu family is different from the Xiao family; they are a genuinely scholarly family, with deep-rooted traditions and rich heritage that ordinary families can’t compare with.

When she married Jinlin’s father, her dowry was prepared according to ancient standards of wealthy families, including a canopy bed, auspicious barrels, and other items, reportedly prepared from childhood with great care.

This set of jewelry came from the Mu family, said to be given by her grandmother, a treasure that could be passed down through generations.

Back then, they couldn’t be too ostentatious. I’ve seen your mother-in-law wear this jewelry only a few times, always on important occasions when it was taken from the safe. I thought she would keep these things until much later, but didn’t expect her to give them to you!"

Chen Xinyue then realized she had worn an antique out, feeling uneasy, "Grandma, in that case, I should be careful and immediately put it back in the safe when I return, not letting anyone touch it."

"Hahahaha..." The matriarch was amused and laughed heartily.

The grandfather joined in the laughter, "Your grandmother really likes Xinyue as a granddaughter-in-law; remember to bring her over to accompany your grandmother during meals when you can."

"Grandpa, I will." Xiao Jinlin replied obediently.

The grandfather nodded in satisfaction and continued, "And regarding your parents, we prohibited their attendance at your wedding as a punishment. What you decide to do afterward is beyond our interference, but I want to remind you, life is short, only a few decades, happiness is most important, there’s no need to constantly contend with them."

Xiao Jinlin lowered his eyelids slowly, "Grandpa, I understand."

After chatting for a while, Xiao Sheng’s family arrived.

Xiao Jinlin and Chen Xinyue formally served tea to the elders and stayed at the old residence for a meal before returning home.

The next day Chen Xinyue and Xiao Jinlin planned to visit the Chen family, also inviting Tang Jing and the others over to the Chen family as guests.

Since Chen Xinyue’s wedding date was set, Chen Wenjun and Lin Qin had renovated Chen Xinyue’s previous room, which now belonged to Chen Ruiyu, while Chen Ruiyu’s room became Chen Xinyue’s.

Unlike the Xiao family’s traditions, upon entering, they heard lively conversations inside.

Lin Ying was talking about the capital’s weather, and scolding Xu Jian and Xu Kang, "You’re all grown-ups, not thinking about finding partners and getting married, but still playing outside in the snow like kids, really infuriating!"

The Xu brothers, long immune to Lin Ying’s disdain, continued their snowman building and snowball fights, behaving like forever young children, gradually becoming serious in their play.

Both sides formed teams and battled, snowballs flying around the yard, accidentally knocking down Tang Jing, who had just entered.

Tang Jing let out a sharp scream, drawing everyone out from inside.