After traveling through the book, I realized my wish in my previous life

Chapter 246 Meeting the Parents

After graduation, Shen Xiaoxia returned to the Shen family once. That time was because she was going to Shenzhen to purchase goods. On the way, she went back home and stayed at home for a few days.

During those days, in addition to spending time with my family, I also sold a batch of stock in the space and made a lot of money.

This time I brought Jiang Yan back to discuss marriage.

Many years have passed since they first met, and the two have long been determined to be together.

Jiang Yan said on the surface that he followed Shen Xiaoxia's wishes and was willing to wait, but he was already anxious in his heart. He had proposed marriage several times, and this time he finally waited for Shen Xiaoxia to soften her attitude, so he wanted to get things done immediately, for fear that she would change her mind one day.

In early summer, the air in the south is already filled with humid heat.

Shen Xiaoxia stood on the stone pavement in front of her house, her palms slightly sweating. Jiang Yan, who was standing beside her, was carrying bags of gifts, and the back of his white shirt was already stained with sweat.

"Don't be nervous," Shen Xiaoxia squeezed Jiang Yan's wrist, "My parents are very easy to talk to."

Jiang Yan took a deep breath and pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses. He boasted that he had met many people and rarely felt nervous, but at this moment he felt his heart beating so fast that it seemed like it was about to jump out of his chest.

This was his first official visit to the Shen family, and it would be a lie to say that he was not nervous.

"I just..." Jiang Yan cleared his throat, "I'm just worried that your parents don't like me."

Seeing Jiang Yan's tense expression, Shen Xiaoxia chuckled, "They won't eat you..."

She went up and knocked on the door.

The gate creaked open and Shen's mother stood at the door in an apron, a smile on her face. "Oh, we're finally here! Is the train late? Come in, come in!"

Jiang Yan quickly stepped forward and bowed politely, "Hello, Auntie. I'm Jiang Yan."

"I know, I know. Xiaoxia said it all in the letter!" Mother Shen looked up and down at the handsome young man, her eyes narrowed into slits. "He looks more energetic than in the photo! Come in quickly, your uncle just made tea."

The Shen family's house is a typical southern residence with white walls and black tiles, and several osmanthus trees planted in the yard.

Jiang Yan followed behind Shen's mother and smelled the aroma of braised pork coming from the kitchen. His nervousness eased a little.

In the main room, Shen's father was sitting on a rattan chair listening to Pingtan on the radio.

This radio was brought to them by Shen Xiaoxia when she came back last time.

Seeing them come in, Father Shen put down his teacup and looked at Jiang Yan with sharp eyes.

"Dad, this is Jiang Yan," Shen Xiaoxia pulled her boyfriend forward.

Jiang Yan bowed again, "Hello, uncle. This is the Biluochun tea I brought from Beijing. I heard you like drinking tea."

Father Shen took the tea leaves, and the serious expression on his face relaxed a little. "Sit down, you must have had a hard time on the road."

The eldest sister Shen Zhihong came out from the inner room, followed by her husband Li Jianguo.

"Is this my sister's boyfriend?" Shen Zhihong greeted him enthusiastically. "He's really a handsome man!"

Li Jianguo stepped forward and shook hands with Jiang Yan.

Shen Xiaoxia looked at them, "Aren't we supposed to go to work today? Why are you here?"

Shen Zhihong pointed at her with her index finger, "It's such a big deal that you brought your partner back, we definitely have to be there!"

Shen Xiaoxia asked again, "Where's Xiaohu? Didn't you bring him here?"

Speaking of her son, Shen Zhihong laughed and complained, "That naughty boy is so naughty now. I'll let his grandmother help watch him today. I'll bring him here next time."

As he was speaking, footsteps were heard in the yard.

The eldest brother of the Shen family, Shen Weidong, and his sister-in-law, Sun Yufen, came back with baskets of vegetables, followed by Shen Nannan.

"Oh, our distinguished guest has arrived!" Shen Weidong said in a loud voice. He put the basket of vegetables on the ground and came over to pat Jiang Yan on the shoulder. "You are quite strong, young man!"

Sun Yufen walked over with a smile and said hello. She exchanged a few pleasantries with Shen Xiaoxia, then put on her apron and walked to the kitchen. "You guys chat, I'll go check out the kitchen."

Shen Nannan stood aside, looking at the tall man who was about to become his brother-in-law.

Jiang Yan took out a gift from his bag, "Nannan, right? This is a gift for you."

Shen Nannan took the gift and thanked him, "Thank you,...Brother!"

He won’t call me brother-in-law now.

After three rounds of tea, Jiang Yan gradually relaxed.

He found that although Mr. Shen didn't talk much, his eyes would light up every time he talked about national construction.

"The country needs young people like you right now," Father Shen said, taking a sip of tea. "When I was at the factory, the people I admired most were those with education."

Jiang Yan smiled modestly, "Uncle, you're too kind."

It was almost time for dinner, and Jiang Yan volunteered to help in the kitchen, but Sun Yufen smiled and drove him out, saying, "You're a guest, just sit and wait for your food."

"Sister-in-law, I'm not even a guest." Seeing the vegetables that needed to be cut on the chopping board, Jiang Yan rolled up his sleeves and said, "Let me help you."

Sun Yufen looked in amazement at the gentle young man chopping vegetables skillfully, then turned to Shen Xiaoxia and said, "Little sister, you've found a good partner!"

After the dishes were cooked, they were served on the table, which was filled with southern specialties: braised pork, steamed fish, braised bamboo shoots, pickled pork with preserved vegetables...

Jiang Yan tasted everything and praised them highly.

"Xiao Jiang, can you handle spicy food?" Shen Weidong picked up a piece of chili and put it in Jiang Yan's bowl. "Try our local specialty."

Jiang Yan ate it without changing his expression, and beads of sweat immediately appeared on his forehead. "Y-yummy!"

Shen Xiaoxia quickly poured him a glass of water and said, "Brother, don't bully me!"

Everyone laughed and the atmosphere became more harmonious.

Although Jiang Yan was almost crying because of the spicy taste, he felt warm inside.

After dinner, Li Jianguo asked Jiang Yan to play chess.

The two of them played chess and chatted about interesting things, and soon became familiar with each other.

Shen Xiaoxia was watching from the side, and Shen Zhihong was also sitting next to her knitting a sweater, interjecting a few words from time to time.

"When do you plan to hold the wedding banquet?" Shen Zhihong suddenly asked.

Jiang Yan's chess piece stopped in mid-air, his face slightly reddened. "That... depends on what uncle and aunt think. I came here to discuss this matter."

Shen Zhihong smiled and nodded, "There's no rush. You guys can play at home for two days first."

At night, Jiang Yan slept with Shen Nannan.

The next morning, Jiang Yan got up early.

When I arrived at the main room, I found that Shen's mother was already busy in the kitchen.

"Auntie, let me help you light the fire," Jiang Yan squatted in front of the stove and skillfully lit the fire and added firewood.

Mother Shen looked at him kindly, "Xiao Xia said you are very hardworking, and it is true."

Breakfast consisted of porridge, pickles and meat buns made by Shen's mother.

Jiang Yan drank two bowls of porridge and ate four meat buns, praising them while eating, which made Shen's mother smile from ear to ear.

After dinner, Mr. Shen called Jiang Yan and said he wanted to talk to him.

Shen Xiaoxia wanted to listen in, but was stopped by her mother, "Let your father talk to him alone."

In the room, Shen's father asked him, "I heard from Xiaoxia that you are doing your own transportation now?"

Jiang Yan nodded, a little bewildered, "Uncle, the current national policy..."

Before he could finish his words, Father Shen interrupted him, "Don't worry, I don't think this is a bad thing. It's a good thing for you young people to have your own ideas, but you also have to be down-to-earth."

Jiang Yan nodded immediately, "Uncle, I know."

Father Shen asked again, "Where do you plan to develop in the future? Beijing? Or return to your hometown?"

Jiang Yan thought for a moment and answered seriously, "My current plan is to go to Beijing. In the future, I'll be fine with wherever Xia Xia wants to go."

"What are your plans for the bride price?" Father Shen asked directly.