437: A mother and her two daughters whispering in the kitchen

Hearing the guarantee made by Chen Yuqing, Li Jing smiled and nodded, then spoke again, "It's good that you know what's important. After Your Father arrives tonight and we finish dinner, we will take Yuxi and Ningning back home.

You and Zifeng don't have much time together. This is all Mom can do to help you."

Hearing what her mother said, Chen Yuqing's delicate face was filled with shyness, mixed with a joyful smile. She hugged Li Jing's arm and said, "Thank you, Mom. I knew you were the best to me."

"Sigh! Since things have already turned out this way, Your Father and I have long accepted your relationship in our hearts. No matter what, as long as you and Yuxi are happy, that is what Your Father and I want to see."

Li Jing said with emotion.

"Mom, you and Dad are the people we love most. For Yuxi and me to have such open-minded and loving parents like you is a huge blessing cultivated in our previous lives. Being your and Dad's daughters is absolutely a favor from heaven for Yuxi and me."

Chen Yuqing said with sincerity.

"Oh, you girl! You and Yuxi used to have two different personalities. Yuxi was obedient, cute, sweet-talking, and cheerful.

But you were exactly the opposite—cold and taciturn since childhood. Outsiders always felt you had an air of keeping people thousands of miles away, which is what young people now describe as aloofness.

But ever since you had Haotian, the iceberg around you visibly melted, and now you are becoming more articulate.

You smile more often, and that happy smile is what Your Father and I want to see."

Li Jing said happily.

"Mom, that's because I didn't believe in love before, nor did I ever think about spending my life with any man. I planned to live alone forever.

Later, Yuxi and I met Zifeng together, and the accident of that night happened.

Initially, I thought I would quickly forget Zifeng and treat that unexpected night as a small interlude in life.

But then I unexpectedly became pregnant with Haotian. Unconsciously, Zifeng walked into my heart. By the time I realized I was in love with Zifeng, Zifeng and Yuxi had already reached the stage of discussing marriage.

As the older sister, I could only hide my love for Zifeng deep in my heart. Fortunately, Yuxi understood the love between Zifeng and me and accepted our relationship.

Mom, I am very satisfied with my current life and feel incredibly happy!"

Seeing Chen Yuqing's face full of happy smiles, Li Jing spoke again, "Perhaps this is destiny ordained by heaven!"

The mother and daughter had a deep conversation and then took a nap.

After the few of them woke up from their nap, they simply washed up and sat in the Living Room, drinking tea and chatting.

Because Chen Yuanhua was coming over in the evening, Chen Yuqing let the two Nannys off work early.

In the evening, the mother and The two sisters went together to prepare dinner. Lin Zifeng played games with the two children, and the laughter of the father and three people occasionally rang out in the Living Room.

The mother and The two sisters occasionally looked toward the Living Room. Seeing the harmonious, happy, and warm scene of the father and three people, the mother and The two sisters also showed genuine smiles on their faces.

While washing vegetables, Li Jing looked at Chen Yuxi and said, "Yuxi! After Your Father arrives and we finish dinner, take Ningning and come home with us to stay!

If you want to come back, wait until Zifeng leaves tomorrow, and then you can return!

Since it's just the mother and The two sisters here, Mom will be straightforward: you and your daughter have been accompanying Zifeng for a long time; let your sister and Haotian enjoy the happiness of a family of three for a while!"

Hearing Li Jing's suggestion, Chen Yuxi paused internally, immediately understood her mother's intention, and nodded, saying, "Okay, Mom, I haven't gone back to stay for a long time either.

Whenever I returned to the Provincial Capital before, I stayed here at my sister's place. Ningning has hardly ever stayed in my old bedroom at home.

This time, I'll take Ningning back and let her see the bedroom I used to live in."

Hearing Chen Yuxi readily agree, Chen Yuqing happily said, "Thank you, little sister."

"Sis, we are biological sisters. Why are you being so polite with me, really."

Chen Yuxi said with a smile.

Seeing that The two sisters hadn't developed any rift whatsoever because of this matter, Li Jing was completely relieved and said with a smile, "I clean your bedroom every day.

I also frequently take out the bedding to wash and air it. I just washed it two days ago, so you can take Ningning back and live there immediately."

Chen Yuxi smiled and nodded, then proactively changed the subject. The mother and The two sisters happily chatted while making dinner, and their soft laughter occasionally echoed in the kitchen.

Just as the sun was setting, the mother and The two sisters continuously carried dishes out of the kitchen.

Just then, a knock sounded outside. Lin Zifeng quickly told the two children to play by themselves, got up, went to the door, and opened it.

Chen Yuanhua predictably appeared at the doorway. Lin Zifeng quickly said, "Dad, you're off work? Please come in!"

"Haha, Zifeng! I knew you and Yuxi came back at noon, but I couldn't help it! I had important foreign guests to receive, so I could only return now.

Ningning, come let Grandpa hug you."

Chen Yuanhua laughed heartily. After saying this to Lin Zifeng, he looked at Lin Yining and spoke while clapping his hands.

Lin Yining called out "Grandpa" and jumped into Chen Yuanhua's arms. Chen Yuanhua held Lin Yining, kissed her little face, and his face broke into a wide smile.

Li Jing walked out of the kitchen holding a bowl of soup. Seeing Chen Yuanhua, she smiled and said, "Old Chen, put Ningning down first. Go wash your hands, and then we can eat!"

Chen Yuanhua acknowledged her, put down Lin Yining, and headed toward the washroom.

Soon, everyone gathered around the dining table and began eating dinner. Lin Zifeng poured Chen Yuanhua a glass of White Liquor and poured one for himself as well.

The father-in-law and son-in-law talked while drinking. After putting down his glass, Lin Zifeng smiled and said, "Dad, how much do you know about Secretary Qian Guorui, the new Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee?"

Facing his father-in-law, Lin Zifeng spoke straightforwardly, directly asking what he wanted to know.

Hearing Lin Zifeng's question, Chen Yuanhua was slightly stunned internally. He couldn't help but wonder, "Why is Zifeng suddenly asking about Qian Guorui? They shouldn't have any connection, right?"

Although Chen Yuanhua was confused, he still said, "Secretary Qian comes from an academic background. He previously served as the Vice Principal at Southwest University before embarking on his official career.

Therefore, he is an official full of scholarly air, striving for perfection in all his work, and perhaps an idealist! This is characteristic of academic officials.

As far as I know, you shouldn't have any interaction with Secretary Qian! Why are you suddenly asking about him?"

"Dad, it's like this: two Vice Mayors in Chunhua City eagerly pledged allegiance to Secretary Qian right after he took office.

Secretary Qian might have accepted their allegiance because he was eager to establish a foothold and get into the swing of work when he first took office.

But in my view, these two people are opportunistic schemers. That's why I wanted to understand Secretary Qian better. If he is the same type of person, I need to be prepared in advance."

Lin Zifeng did not hide anything from his father-in-law, Chen Yuanhua.