The Tender Beauty is Sweetly Doted in the 20th Century Novel!-Chapter 258 - 256: So, Only You Have a Wife Who Buys You New Clothes?
Because he was worried that kissing might pass on the cold he just recovered from, He Chen didn’t dare kiss her on the lips, and could only press his cheek against hers.
Ye Manman found him clingy, so she nodded and agreed.
"Alright then, you just wear this outfit, and we’ll go together."
Liu Jitong still had a good relationship with him; they had always been good partners and friends. Since it was rare for him to come over, it wouldn’t be good if they didn’t meet.
Although it seemed He Chen hadn’t remembered Liu Jitong at all...
On the way, He Chen was extremely attentive, protecting her, carrying her bag, and helping her in and out of the car, this intimate manner really made many people on the bus envious.
Many people cast either envious or curious glances their way.
Ye Manman didn’t mind at all, but He Chen became even prouder under those gazes.
She sneaked a glance at him.
The man was secretly admiring his new clothes, looking so eager to show off his joy and pride to everyone, it was extremely cute.
Just like a child.
Ye Manman couldn’t help but laugh.
After getting off the bus, the two of them almost walked to the Liu Family as if they were glued together.
It wasn’t early anymore at this time, everyone was up, and they were all sitting in the living room chatting and playing chess.
The girls were chatting, and the men were playing chess and drinking tea, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
When they entered the house, everyone looked over in unison.
"Oh, look who’s here, come, Manman, come sit by your grandpa, He, you sit with Liu over there."
Liu Gaoyuan was waiting downstairs specifically for Ye Manman to come back, and everyone else arrived one after another, so they just started playing chess.
He warmly invited Ye Manman to sit and had the housekeeper bring the breakfast that had been prepared.
"Haven’t had breakfast yet? Hurry and eat it while it’s hot. This porridge has been simmered for two hours, the taste is just right."
Ye Manman nodded and obediently picked up a bowl and chopsticks to eat breakfast.
He Chen was also served a portion.
But he ate quickly and finished in no time.
Liu Jitong exchanged a glance with him, a trace of nostalgia passed through both men’s eyes.
"How have you been lately?"
"How have you been lately?"
The two spoke simultaneously, but they said the same thing.
This comical scene directly amused everyone.
Ye Manman couldn’t help but smile, "When did you two become so awkward? You didn’t use to talk like this."
With her interruption, the subtle awkwardness quickly dissipated.
He Chen patted Liu Jitong on the shoulder.
While everyone thought he was about to discuss serious topics between men, he suddenly came out with,
"What do you think of my outfit? It’s not bad, right?"
There was a hint of pride in his tone.
"..."
Liu Jitong could clearly hear what he meant.
Isn’t he just showing off?
What, only you have a wife who buys you new clothes?
I have one too!
Not willing to be outdone, Liu Jitong also tugged at his outfit, proudly raising his chin.
"Not bad."
"Look at my outfit, how is it? Pretty good too, right?"
When he said this, He Chen realized that Liu Jitong was also wearing a brand new outfit.
Both men stood up and then looked each other up and down, checking out each other’s new outfits, and couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
"Your outfit looks great too, your wife has good taste."
"Of course, my wife has good taste, but your wife also has good taste. To find clothes that fit your big frame so well is impressive."
Liu Jitong patted He Chen on the shoulder appreciatively and nodded.
"Not bad, no wonder when I first saw you I felt a bit unfamiliar, turns out it’s the new clothes, you look several years younger, I almost didn’t recognize you."
"..."
He Chen felt a bit puzzled, "Did I look very old before?"
Liu Jitong hadn’t had a chance to respond before Jiang Yuan spoke up.
"Of course, when I first met you I thought Manman had married a man ten years older! You looked quite stern before. If I hadn’t gotten used to you, I would have gone out of my way to avoid you on the street."
Cheng Yuan also laughed softly nearby, "Me too..."
"..."
He Chen was even more dismayed now.
He cast a melancholy glance at Ye Manman, who was eating a meat bun leisurely.
"Manman... did I really look that old before?"
"..."
Ye Manman choked a bit, took another sip of porridge to recover.
After thinking carefully, she shook her head, not really agreeing.
"I think it’s alright, it’s just the clothes, and back then, working outdoors made your skin darker, it’s normal to look a bit mature. I think it’s quite good, you looked manly. I like both your past and present looks."
She actually wanted to mention that when he used to wear those old-fashioned short jackets, he indeed seemed a bit older.
But since everyone was saying this, as his wife, she couldn’t lower his status.
Moreover, He Chen always looked serious, with a handsome and cool face, she never thought he looked bad.
With her words, He Chen’s expression immediately brightened again.
"That’s good."
He didn’t care if others liked him or thought he looked old, as long as Ye Manman liked him.
But he really should pay attention now.
His wife was so fair and youthful, looking like an eighteen-year-old girl, it wouldn’t be good if he looked too rough.
Hmm.
In the future, he should choose younger-looking clothes.
"Oh, He might be a bit big, but he’s still very handsome, and as a grandpa, I really like him. The child he and Manman have in the future will definitely be tall and good-looking, no matter who they take after."
Liu Gaoyuan didn’t think He Chen looked bad, he liked him from the first glance.
Because He Chen wasn’t like other men his age, some looked sly or were full of tricks, and others were overly honest with empty heads.
He combined intelligence with sincerity, was so ambitious, and treated his wife with care and attention, as an elder, Liu Gaoyuan was very satisfied indeed.
"Speaking of which, where do you plan to go today? You shopped around yesterday, right? Is there anything you wanted to buy but didn’t?"
"How about going to the nearby park for a stroll? Have a little picnic? We have a charcoal grill at home, and as it happens I’m a bit tired of staying at home too."
Indeed, Ye Manman and her friends had bought all they wanted yesterday, and the girls usually didn’t walk such long distances, today they were more or less leg-sore or tired.
With such an interesting suggestion from Liu Gaoyuan, naturally, they all looked over with anticipation.
Jiang Yuan: "Grandpa, what do you cook with the grill? Can we grill meat and veggies? I’ve never been on a picnic before! I’m all for it!"
She raised her hand first, her eyes sparkling.
Cheng Yuan was also curious. Being a good girl from a family without such good conditions, she hadn’t participated in such an activity either, and was very excited.
But she was shy, and only raised her hand and said quietly, "I want to go too..."
Xia Yu’an naturally had no objections, she didn’t love shopping much, yesterday she went because she was worried the girls couldn’t carry everything.
So she didn’t hesitate long and raised her hand, "I’m in too!"
With the three girls agreeing, Ye Manman naturally had no objections.
She tidied the bowls and chopsticks and handed them to the housekeeper, elegantly wiping her mouth.
"Let’s listen to Grandpa, shall we go for a picnic today?"
