I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 559 - 553 Simple Wedding

He Xuerong ate halfway, looked at Chu Ying talking without eating, swallowed the food in her mouth, took out a handkerchief to wipe her lips, then raised a smiling face.

This child was quite eloquent.

"Chu Ying, welcome to my father’s and my home, from now on we are family."

Her words came so unexpectedly.

Chu Ying was even stunned for a moment before she laughed, though her eyes were somewhat moist.

He Xuerong sighed, "Aunt Chu, really, you have very good qualifications in every aspect. You wouldn’t have become my stepmother if you hadn’t fallen for my dad, right?"

Chu Ying, somewhat moved, didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

"Xuerong, don’t keep saying ’stepmom.’ Regardless of now or in the future, however you call me is fine, but I’ll do my best to take good care of you."

"Aunt Chu, I believe you." He Xuerong paused here, blinked her big eyes, and said impolitely, "I’m very capable of caring for myself, so I shouldn’t be too much trouble for you."

Chu Ying couldn’t help but laugh, sometimes talking to Xuerong couldn’t be like talking to a child, but not quite as an adult either, she was a quite complex being.

But this child was especially sharp, she enjoyed being with Xuerong.

She loved He Xiuwen, so naturally she would love his children, too.

Of course, this child had her own mother, and they were still in contact, so some issues should be avoided as much as possible.

She could do as Qiao Qingyu did, but then again, not exactly.

Because the relationship was still quite awkward.

After things got explained here, everyone was relieved.

As expected, He Xiuwen’s report was quickly approved. Holding the report, He Xiuwen felt a complex emotion, indescribable.

But he knew, arms are iron, warriors are fleeting, it was his own choice, and he was going with the flow, so He Xiuwen then proceeded to the Xichuan Police Department.

He Shan had known about this for a while, Meng Siqi actually wanted her eldest son to return to Beijing.

Ahead of time, He Xiuwen had discussed this matter with He Shan, he was supportive when he submitted his report.

In this regard, Meng Siqi always tended not to interfere.

She left her sons to fend for themselves.

Before reporting for duty, He Xiuwen took Chu Ying back to Beijing, planning to get married, he naturally wanted to introduce his bride-to-be to his parents.

Meng Siqi knew about her two sons’ marital affairs, she seemed powerless and unable to intervene, and if she did interfere, she’d likely face resentment.

So Meng Siqi had become wiser now, and with two more seniors in the family, she had some concerns even if she didn’t need to do much, she wasn’t as idle as before.

After seeing Chu Ying, she was really satisfied, she was prettier than Liu Ge and also a very impressive scientist.

Speaking of which, she and Chu Ying’s mother were not strangers; they knew each other, but had never interacted before.

Chu Ying’s mother was very pleased with He Xiuwen; a son-in-law like He Xiuwen truly left nothing to be desired, even though he had now gone to the Xichuan Police, but everyone knew it was a form of training—Beijing’s National Security Department had already reserved a position for him.

However, the only trouble was that He Xiuwen’s daughter was already over ten years old, currently in the second year of junior high.

For Chu Ying’s mother, having her daughter be the stepmother to such a grown girl felt somewhat unfair to her daughter.

Inability to withstand the daughter’s consent, the parents turned a blind eye and having a meal together was tantamount to agreeing to the marriage.

Both of their households had now moved to Xichuan, so getting married would mean going back there.

The couple didn’t put on a grand affair, opting for a simple and sincere wedding ceremony instead.

He Xiuwen and Chu Ying felt that a pompous ceremony might upset Rongrong, and that was the last thing they wanted.

In such situations, one had to consider more factors.

Besides, both of them naturally preferred simplicity.

They had their wedding ceremony on National Day. Unexpectedly, right after the holiday, an uncle from the Qiao Family Team called Qiao Qingyu and informed her that the rural villa was completed. He hoped that Qiao Qingyu could find time to come and see it.

He was extending this invitation on behalf of the Qiao Family Team.

It would be even better if He Xiuyu and Chaoxuan could also come along.

Qiao Qingyu was already aware of the development situation of the Qiao Family Team and the progress of the houses, as her family called every now and then to keep in touch.

After thinking for a while, Qiao Qingyu said, "Uncle, I am also busy here, and so is He Xiuyu, but this is an important matter. Although our circumstances are incomparable to before, my mom has lived in the Qiao Family Team for decades—from thatch-roofed houses to adobe houses, then to half-brick houses, and now a villa. We should at least get her to stay in the new house for a while."

"Qingyu, your uncle thinks the same. So arrange it, and once you have, I’ll come to pick you guys up."

"Okay, I’ll give you a call once we’ve decided."

Qiao Qingyu hung up the phone and began discussing the plan with Wu Qianyun, who said, "A few days ago, your dad also mentioned that the house was almost ready. I was thinking that if you’re both too busy with work, I could take Chaoxuan back myself. If the kid misses you, he could stay for a shorter period; if not, he can stay longer—I planned it like this."

Qiao Qingyu thought it over; Chaoxuan was a wild child, and a trip out would definitely excite him.

However, the journey was long, and she was worried the child might feel homesick after a few days of novelty at the Qiao Family Team.

So, it would be better if she could go back with him.

Unexpectedly, that afternoon, she received another call from Village Chief Sun, who warmly and formally invited Qiao Qingyu back to the Qiao Family Team for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

"Never forget who dug the well when you drink from it," Uncle Sun said to Qiao Qingyu.

Qiao Qingyu felt warmth in her heart. Although there was no need for anyone to sing her praises, she did like being remembered.

After all, she had indeed devoted a lot to the Qiao Family Team.

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This year’s scale had doubled compared to last year, leading to more responsibilities as the enterprise expanded.

Work was one aspect, but Qiao Qingyu was also worried about Rongrong being left unattended.

Chu Ying was getting accustomed to her new job, and He Xiuwen had just gone to Xichuan. The most pressing issue was the matter of the housing; according to He Xiuwen, the house would be allocated in Xichuan, but Rongrong was studying at the comprehensive school at the base, and Chu Ying was also working there, so they inclined toward Chu Ying getting the house there.

According to Chu Ying’s qualifications, she could be allocated a two-bedroom apartment.

And timing-wise, it was also convenient, as the apartment was expected to be completely handed over in about a month, with utilities like water, electricity, and heating all set up.

The house wouldn’t be allocated until it was completely built.

Of course, this was excluding other privately-owned properties.

So, Qiao Qingyu asked the couple how exactly this family should settle down?