193: Certified uncle

"Is that Little Zheng? Next time you come to our house, you can't bring things anymore! Just treat it like your own home!"

Chen Lanxin's mother had just seen Chen Dong, and when she took the foam box, she knew it wasn't light.

And he was still carrying a large plastic bag of things?

It looked like some alcohol and cigarettes, and this full bag wasn't light either.

"This young man is tall, strong, and has a lot of strength! He's a good young man!"

Chen Ma sized up Zheng Tie, liking him more and more. His build and accent suggested he wasn't local.

"I wonder where my daughter met this strong young man. Oh, Chen Dong clearly knows him, I'll ask him later."

Zheng Tie felt a little embarrassed by the scrutiny and said:

"It's just some Little Squid I caught myself; I brought them over for you to try."

"It's my first time visiting, so I couldn't come empty-handed. I bought some gifts, and I'll go visit Lanxin's uncles and aunts later."

"I'll be coming often from now on."

"Little Mom, he's on the same fishing boat as me. He's one of the boat owners, meaning he's Bai Xue's boyfriend's Little Uncle. His name is Zheng Tie, and he's also a relative."

At this moment, Chen Dong explained from the side,

"But..."

He paused intentionally, then continued:

"But it seems he wants to become even closer relatives with our family. Hahahaha."

These few sentences made everyone burst into laughter, especially his wife.

Chen Pa kept nodding as he looked at Zheng Tie, apparently very satisfied.

Chen Dong's wife had just pulled Chen Lanxin into the house, partly to tease her, and partly to see Zheng Tie's performance.

Now seeing that Zheng Tie's performance was excellent, she playfully teased her sister-in-law, saying:

"It looks like this tall guy is doing very well! Lanxin, you have good taste!"

"That's right," Chen Lanxin said with a hint of pride.

"No wonder I heard someone acted like a lovesick fool at their first meeting, completely unrestrained. Hahahaha."

Chen Lanxin responded by tickling her.

"But Sister-in-law, I still admire your courage. If you like someone, just go for it. Facts prove you were right, congratulations!"

"Mm, thank you, Sister-in-law. I just knew he was the one at first sight."

Chen Lanxin admitted very frankly.

Shy? Not at all. If you like someone, just go after them.

The two came out of the house and began to help portion out the Little Squid.

Then Chen Lanxin took Zheng Tie, carrying the alcohol, cigarettes, and Little Squid, to her uncles' and aunts' houses to give gifts.

This was Zheng Tie's first time truly interacting with Chen Lanxin's family.

Chen Dong and his wife were definitely left behind, as his Little Uncle and Little Aunt still wanted to ask him about Zheng Tie.

Finally, the two elders learned that it was their eldest niece, Chen Lanying, who had introduced them.

Upon learning of their daughter's behavior during their first meeting, the two elders shook their heads repeatedly.

When they heard Chen Dong's reply about Zheng Tie's feelings for their daughter while at sea, saying that he truly liked her, the two elders were immensely relieved.

They were even more satisfied when they learned that their recent fishing trip yielded over two million in seafood, and the commission alone was over ten thousand yuan in just two or three days.

In summary: Zheng Tie is tall and strong, powerful, capable of enduring hardship, and able to earn money. Most importantly, he genuinely likes their daughter—he's simply the perfect son-in-law!

Actually, there was one thing they hadn't dared to consider: if he could marry into the family, it would be even more perfect.

They had considered this before, as they only had one daughter due to health reasons, so they always wanted a live-in son-in-law.

However, later, their daughter didn't even have a boyfriend, and they suspected this might be part of the reason.

For their daughter's happiness, they gave up on that idea.

Zheng Tie and Chen Lanxin returned home after making their rounds, and everyone sat together chatting. Zheng Tie also introduced his family situation.

Upon learning that the fifty thousand yuan their daughter had given them last time was earned by the two of them during a beachcombing trip, the two elders secretly felt relieved.

For so many years, the money Chen Lanxin earned was only enough for her own expenses, and she had never given them so much money. They had been worried at the time.

Zheng Tie pledged in front of the two elders and Chen Dong's couple that he would treat Chen Lanxin well and do his best to make her happy.

The two elders were very pleased, nodding repeatedly, and hoped Zheng Tie would remember his words today. Chen Dong and his wife also wished them future happiness and joy.

This was considered Chen Lanxin's family accepting him as her boyfriend.

Originally, the family insisted on keeping him for dinner, but Zheng Jin had told him and Chen Lanxin to go back for dinner when he arrived, saying she had something to tell him.

Fortunately, Chen Lanxin confirmed this, and her elder sister had also asked her to come over.

Finally, the group decided that when they returned from their next fishing trip, they would all come to the house for dinner.

Now, on the way back, the two of them were in a completely different state.

After all, they had received their families' approval and blessings, and from then on, they were officially a couple.

On the way there, even with Chen Lanxin's outgoing personality, she had only held Zheng Tie's waist.

Now, as soon as they left the village, Chen Lanxin tightly hugged Zheng Tie's broad back, her face flushed and pressed against his back, feeling like she was the happiest woman.

Zheng Tie's body also stiffened, then slowly relaxed, a wide grin on his face, as he slowly savored the softness behind him.

Everything developed so naturally, yet also a little unbelievably.

Even the longest road has an end, let alone the short distance from Chenjiaping to Qingshan Town.

Even though Zheng Tie rode slower and slower, the two still arrived at Yang Qi's house.

Everyone who had just returned from selling fish was cleaning the fish baskets.

Seeing the two walk in hand-in-hand, they were first stunned, then felt it was somewhat expected.

Only Bai Lang, who had just come in from outside and saw the situation, shouted:

"Wow! Is Little Aunt dating Uncle Zheng? When are you getting married? You have to invite me to the big feast then!"

Ever since this kid learned his family had a new house, he spent every day there, arranging things, planting flowers here, and making a pebble path there.

"No problem, Little Aunt will definitely treat you then."

Chen Lanxin readily agreed, causing Bai Lang to cheer repeatedly.

"Little Tie, Lanxin, come here for a moment."

Elder Sister Zheng Jin called the two into the room.

Chen Lanxin probably knew what her elder sister was going to say, but she said nothing and just followed her in.

"Little Tie, about that bead of yours, I helped you inquire at several jewelry stores. The highest offer was 2.1 million."

Zheng Jin said, looking at her younger brother.

"Wait, Big Sister, you said my bead? What bead could I have? The marbles I played with as a kid?"

"And 2.1 million, don't joke around!"

Zheng Tie interrupted his elder sister, complaining.