Chapter 854
Su Ran’s body visibly trembled.
Tao Wanqing gently patted her head, speaking softly:
“Silly child, there’s no need to pretend to be strong in front of me. Starting today, we are truly a family. Among family, you can be vulnerable, you can be spoiled, and you can think of me as your mother. What Qi Yuan can give you is not just love; what family can bring is not just warmth. It includes all of us.
Qi Yuan loves you, and we love you too. So we will love you together, including your mother’s share. Family is a safe harbor, and we are your strong support p>
Su Ran’s throat tightened, and her eyes suddenly felt hot.
Tao Wanqing’s touching words and the kind and gentle look in the elderly woman’s eyes stirred a few feelings in her heart.
She suddenly understood Fu Qiyuan’s intention, why he specifically brought her back to the elderly woman’s villa the night before they registered their marriage.
Her mother’s absence was the biggest regret in her heart. Besides her mother, she had no other relatives.
To make up for her regret, to fill the void in her heart, to divert the loss and loneliness deep inside her.
So he specifically brought her back to his grandmother who loves her the most, to give her peace of mind.
Su Ran suddenly felt a strong sense of belonging to a family.
So strong it smoothed out her confusion and helplessness, and the sadness and loneliness brought by regret in her heart.
She buried her head in Tao Wanqing’s warm embrace and whispered:
“Thank you, mom p>
Although she appeared cold, she was actually easily touched inside.
Tao Wanqing affectionately rubbed her head, her eyebrows filled with fondness.
Fu Qixiu couldn’t bear such a gentle mom and such a weak sister-in-law.
Moreover, the two were so affectionate it made his skin crawl.
He resisted the urge to roll his eyes and said, “Alright, mom. If you keep talking, sister-in-law will really start crying p>
Su Ran straightened up from Tao Wanqing’s embrace and glared at him.
Who’s going to cry!
The elderly woman was also truly heartbroken for her granddaughter-in-law and followed up:
“Yes, yes, today is Qi Yuan and Xiao Ran’s good day. Let’s not talk about unhappy topics anymore p>
Fu Qixiu changed his posture, “Exactly, my brother and sister-in-law finally got their marriage certificate on this grand day. Shouldn’t we celebrate it properly p>
Hearing this, Tao Wanqing’s eyes lit up. She stood up from the sofa, rolled up her sleeves, and said confidently: “Alright then, I’ll show my skills today and let you all taste my cooking p>
“What p>
“What p>
Fu Qixiu and the elderly woman cried out in unison.
Tao Wanqing was startled, “Just showing my skills, what’s wrong p>
“You want to cook p>
“You want to cook p>
Fu Qixiu and the elderly woman were shocked and asked together.
Tao Wanqing blinked in confusion, “Yes, what’s the problem? Can’t I p>
“No p>
“No p>
The elderly woman and Fu Qixiu said in unison again.
Their reaction left Su Ran unable to hold back a twitch at the corner of her mouth. She glanced at Qi Yuan, feeling curious.
How bad could her mother-in-law’s cooking be to make people react this way?
Tao Wanqing was stunned for a moment, then looked hurt at the elderly woman.
“Mom, are you disliking my cooking p>
Seeing her daughter-in-law’s sad expression, the elderly woman’s brow twitched, and the corners of her mouth stiffened slightly.
“Of course not! I’m just worried about you. How can I let you do such a tiring job as cooking p>
Tao Wanqing instantly felt happy and looked shyly at the elderly woman.
“I knew you love me the most. It’s just cooking, it won’t tire me out p>
Elderly woman: p>
It won’t tire you out, but it will tire out my stomach!
Tao Wanqing said as she planned to head to the kitchen.
Fu Qixiu’s expression changed and he quickly blocked her path.
“Mom, mom… Where are you going p>
“I’m going to cook p>
Fu Qixiu’s mouth twitched, “You’re not going to cook, you’re going to commit a crime p>
Tao Wanqing glared, “Brat, what nonsense are you talking about? Being able to eat the food I cooked with my own hands is your blessing p>
Fu Qixiu’s eyelids twitched again, grateful not to accept.
“This blessing, my dad alone can bear it!” His small body couldn’t take it.
Moreover, only his dad could eat those dishes happily. Those dishes that would make even a dog cry!
Tao Wanqing glared at him angrily.
“Brat, what do you mean? You dislike my cooking p>
This didn’t require his dislike.
Fu Qixiu’s expression was pained, “Mom, mom… my dear mom, today is my brother and sister-in-law’s big day. Let’s talk peacefully, don’t talk about such terrifying things. Let’s talk about happy things, okay p>
“I’m just cooking, why wouldn’t it be happy p>
“My dad would be unhappy!” Fu Qixiu blurted out.
Tao Wanqing was stunned, “What does this have to do with your dad p>
Fu Qixiu hugged Tao Wanqing’s shoulders, turned her around, and pushed her towards the sofa, persisting: “You once promised my dad that you would only cook for him in this life. Have you forgotten p>
Tao Wanqing’s brows furrowed in hesitation.
“Is that… alright, being a family p>
Fu Qixiu hummed twice, “How could it be alright? When men get jealous, they don’t reason. My dad loves you so much, how could he allow you to cook for other men p>
At this moment, Fu Qixiu felt tears streaming down his face, deeply touched.
Grateful for his dad’s selfless sacrifice!
Tao Wanqing felt delighted hearing this, “What other men? You guys are his sons p>
“Even sons won’t do. If you don’t believe me, ask my brother p>
Qi Yuan, rarely siding with his brother, raised his eyes and nodded.
“Hmm p>
Upon hearing this, Tao Wanqing hesitated, but when she heard her son’s slander of her husband, she glared at him.
“You are unreasonable! Your whole family is unreasonable! Your dad is the most reasonable one p>
Nani?
Wasn’t her focus wrong?
Besides, they were indeed a family, weren’t they?
Scolding herself for her husband?
So ruthless?
Fu Qixiu’s mouth twitched fiercely, “Yes, yes, I am unreasonable, my whole family is unreasonable p>
“You p>
The elderly woman intervened, “By the way, daughter-in-law, have you told Beichen about Qi Yuan and Xiao Ran’s marriage registration p>
Tao Wanqing shook her head, “No p>
“Then notify him, and tell him to find some time to come back. The family should meet, lest he be unaware when he becomes a grandfather p>
“Alright, mom p>
After saying that, she quickly went to the room to eagerly call her husband.
“Honey, I’ve got good news for you. You’re going to be a grandfather soon p>