185: Meeting gift

Wu Fan quickly wrapped his arms around Bai Yan's slender waist. "This is my girlfriend, Bai Yan."

His parents were delighted. "Come quickly and sit inside, the tea is already brewed."

Wu Fan pointed at Xiao Ai. "This is my little housekeeper, Xiao Ai. She is very hardworking and capable."

His mother said politely, "The Young girl is so vibrant. Thank you for taking care of my AFan and Yaoyao."

Xiao Ai blushed. "Auntie, this is what I should be doing."

The house had been managed to be extremely clean and tidy.

Wu Fan took Bai Yan and Xiao Ai on a tour upstairs and downstairs before finally sitting down on the sofa in the living room.

His mother took out a small red handbag, which was bulging, and insisted on giving it to Bai Yan, saying it was a meeting gift.

Bai Yan kept refusing.

She didn't dare accept it, thinking that since she was just a temporary girlfriend, it felt wrong to accept a meeting gift.

Wu Fan glared at her from the side. "Take it."

Only then did Bai Yan accept it, blushing.

His mother happily held Bai Yan's hand. "You are truly beautiful, just like a celebrity stepping out of the television."

"It is AFan's good fortune to have found you."

Bai Yan lowered her eyes, feeling a little shy from the praise.

She handed over the gifts she had bought for his parents, one by one.

His parents couldn't stop smiling out of happiness.

Their new daughter-in-law was so thoughtful; their hearts felt sweeter than honey.

Xiao Ai bought a gold bracelet for his mother and an Omega watch for his father, which somewhat surprised Wu Fan.

This woman was quite thoughtful.

He didn't know when she had secretly prepared them.

Seeing how valuable they were, his parents politely refused to accept them.

They only accepted them after Wu Fan insisted.

In the kitchen, Xiao Ai immediately started helping. Bai Yan also wanted to help, but his mother pushed her out of the kitchen.

"Bai Yan, there are sunflower seeds, peanuts, walnuts, and various fruits in the living room. Go sit down and eat. You can play on your phone or watch TV. We don't need you in the kitchen; having Xiao Ai help is enough."

His mother had become fond of her daughter-in-law so quickly.

Bai Yan blushed, glanced shyly at Wu Fan, and obediently went to the living room.

The new stainless steel earthen stove in the kitchen was compact and practical—quite good.

Wu Fan stood on the side, watching for a long time.

The firewood earthen stove is an indispensable fixture in the countryside. It is also a characteristic of his hometown and something Wu Fan cares deeply about.

Next to the earthen stove, modern items like the gas stove, rice cooker, pressure cooker, and range hood were all fully equipped.

Wu Fan was very satisfied with the kitchen's renovation and design.

Sure enough, the master craftsman hired at a high price put in extra effort. You get what you pay for.

His father sat below the earthen stove, burning firewood, the flames illuminating his face until it was rosy red.

A large ceramic jar was placed nearby, used to hold charcoal fire.

White steam curled up from the large pot on the earthen stove.

"Mom, what are you steaming in there?"

His mother didn't stop, she was cutting potatoes. "Home-raised duck meat, your favorite."

Wu Fan felt a warmth in his heart.

This dish of steamed duck meat was only available when he returned home.

It needed to be steamed on the earthen stove for three or four hours. When it was ready, it required no seasoning, just salt.

It was especially fragrant and tender.

This was the taste of home, and the most delicious dish in Wu Fan's heart.

Dinner was quite lavish, filling the entire table.

The family ate joyfully together.

It had been a long time since Wu Fan had seen his parents smile so happily.

Especially his father; his joy was evident.

Wu Fan had already given him the effective medicine for diabetes and instructed him to take it on time, assuring him he would recover in a few months.

His father agreed readily, but still felt some doubt in his heart.

He had had diabetes for so many years; could an effective medicine really cure it?

After dinner, Xiao Ai eagerly helped clean up the dishes and tidy the house.

His mother still felt a little embarrassed. "Xiao Ai is a guest here for the New Year. How can we let her do the work?"

Xiao Ai smiled and said, "Auntie, I came here for the New Year precisely to cook and clean for you, so you don't have to tire yourself out."

His mother felt sweet inside, experiencing an indescribable happiness.

When it was time to sleep that night, Yaoyao was a little scared sleeping alone, so she was allowed to sleep with Xiao Ai.

With one large bed and two quilts, it wouldn't be crowded.

Wu Fan and Bai Yan slept in one room.

His parents occupied one, leaving one room empty, which could be used to host relatives and friends who came to pay New Year visits during the first lunar month.

Of course, guests rarely stayed overnight under normal circumstances.

Bai Yan saw that all the bedding in the room was brand new and red, looking especially festive, as if they were getting married.

His mother had truly put thought into it.

She sat at the foot of the bed and opened the small red handbag his mother had given her. Inside were stacks and stacks of brand new money.

"Wu Fan, that's so much money!"

She couldn't help but exclaim.

The meeting gift was very generous, containing ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine yuan in new banknotes, symbolizing everlasting permanence.

Wu Fan walked over and gently pulled her into his embrace. "Mom and Dad really value you."

Bai Yan handed the small handbag to Wu Fan. "You take it. I'm just a temporary girlfriend, I don't deserve this."

Wu Fan laughed heartily and playfully pinched her cute nose. "Silly Girl, keep it. Why would you give it back to me? You're insulting my parents and me!"

Bai Yan chuckled bashfully.

Wu Fan lowered his gaze, looking at her lovely face, which was rosy and exceptionally beautiful.

Her cherry lips were very sensual.

He slowly leaned in and kissed her.

Bai Yan let out a delicate laugh, and soon began breathing heavily.

Wu Fan felt particularly good inside.

Kissing Bai Yan in the room at his hometown felt uniquely special.

But exactly where the beauty lay, he couldn't quite articulate.

After kissing for about ten minutes, even their breaths held each other's warm scent...

The next morning, the crowing of the rooster and the chirping of the sparrows outside made Wu Fan feel very familiar and peaceful.

This was the ambiance of his hometown.

He looked down at Bai Yan in his arms; she was sound asleep, quietly nestled in his embrace like a docile kitten.

Wu Fan had entrusted Nuo Nuo, who was at the Seaside Villa in Island City, to Chen Lu before departing.

The journey was long, and after careful consideration, he decided not to bring it along.

With Chen Lu taking care of it, Wu Fan felt completely at ease.

He even moved Nuo Nuo's cat food and some supplies over there.

Wu Fan gently brushed the stray hair from Bai Yan's ear and stared blankly at her lovely face for a while.

She was truly beautiful.

Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly even in her sleep, which was captivating.

Wu Fan couldn't help but lean down and kiss her eye...