"Sniff, sniff, sniff~ Just the smell of this wine tells me it’s extraordinary! In terms of aroma, it surpasses even Moutai!"

Xu Wencheng’s eyes lit up when he smelled the wine, and he flashed a joyful thumbs-up at Jiang Tao.

"Mom, can I have a little sip? Just a little sip."

Jiang Xue smelled the aroma of the Jade Dew wine and looked pitifully at her mom, longing for a taste!

"No, you’re still young. Alcoholic drinks are off-limits; they’ll harm your brain and make you silly."

"Honey, pour me a glass to try, please~"

After scolding her Little Cotton Padded Jacket, Xu Li happily picked up her glass and asked her husband for a drink.

Jiang Tao poured a full glass for his father-in-law, Xu Li, and himself.

"What a beautiful color!"

Xu Li brought the glass closer to her eyes, observing the golden hue of the Jade Dew in the transparent glass, her charming face filled with delight.

"Dad, Lili, you both should taste it too. Give it a try."

With a smile, Jiang Tao urged the two to taste the wine and took a small sip himself.

Honestly, the flavor of this Jade Dew wine was indeed superior to Moutai.

It left a lingering fragrance in the mouth without any harshness in the throat.

The aroma of the Jade Dew was both richer and more layered.

"What excellent wine! This must have been aged for at least thirty years!"

After tasting a sip, Xu Wencheng looked at Jiang Tao with amazement.

He had tasted the Daughter Red wine that Jiang Tao unearthed from the Xiaoshanhe courtyard before.

Today’s wine was even better than the Daughter Red previously gifted, elevating it to a whole new level!

"Wow, it’s truly delicious! Beyond expectations!"

Xu Li’s beautiful eyes also sparkled with joy after she took a small sip.

Du Yongmei watched with envy, but thought better of it, remembering the child in her belly.

"Brother-in-law, save some for me, please!"

Xu Sha swallowed her excitement after observing everyone’s reaction.

"Sure, I’ll save some for you."

After reassuring his sister-in-law, Jiang Tao turned to Xu Li and his father-in-law with a smile:

"Dad, this wine is vintage. As delicious as it is, you should drink in moderation for it to be beneficial."

"My friend said that one glass a day is perfect. Any more than that could be counterproductive, with potential side effects."

Jiang Tao had deliberately chosen the smallest porcelain cup from his father-in-law’s home to pour the wine.

These small cups hold about 20ML per serving.

"Your friend makes a good point! Treating such fine wine as regular wine would indeed be a waste."

"We should savor it slowly!"

Xu Wencheng nodded in agreement with Jiang Tao’s words.

Cheap beer and expensive wine each have their own way of being enjoyed; they can’t be compared directly.

The wine Jiang Tao brought today, though housed in a plastic drum, was anything but ordinary once tasted.

Xu Wencheng quickly realized that this wine was certainly not cheap!

Its value was definitely above that of Moutai!

"The rest is for you, Dad. Have a glass every day, and this should last you ten days to two weeks."

After everyone had a glass, Jiang Tao, not being greedy, secured the lid on the plastic drum and gifted the remainder to his father-in-law, Xu Wencheng.

"Hahaha, alright, alright, my good son-in-law, I’ll take it."

Xu Wencheng didn’t stand on ceremony with Jiang Tao, praising him and gladly accepting the wine.

He knew his son-in-law was sincere and not just making empty gestures.

If his son-in-law said it was a gift, it genuinely was, not just being polite.

"Dad, Dad, Dad, share some with me, please!"

Watching the three savor the Jade Dew, Xu Sha’s curiosity peaked, prompted by their conversation.

Laughing, Xu Wencheng teased his daughter: "Nine to one, I get nine, you get one."

"Mom, Sis, Brother-in-law, look at our dad! Is he even my real dad!"

"Hahaha~"

Everyone laughed along with the father and daughter’s playful banter.

Of course, Xu Wencheng was only teasing his daughter; eventually, they agreed to split it fifty-fifty.

The meal was a joyous affair, lasting from around noon until one thirty.

After lunch and cleaning up, everyone rested at home until after three in the afternoon.

Xu Li suggested visiting a nearby farm for fruit picking, receiving unanimous approval.

The farm was close to the Qisan Reservoir, not far from the county seat.

Everyone hurried downstairs, and Xu Sha drove her dad to the Qisan Reservoir for fishing.

Then they all headed off to a place called "Veteran Farm".

By three-thirty in the afternoon, the Mercedes G-Class arrived at the entrance of the Veteran Farm.

Being a public holiday, many were out for fruit picking at the farm.

With over thirty parking spaces at the entrance, most were already filled.

As they neared the entrance, the lively chatter of people inside the farm could be heard.

"Let’s go! The strawberries, cherries, and mulberries at this farm are ripe."

"I read in the reviews that they taste really good!"

"If they turn out as tasty as they say, we should pick a lot to bring some back for Nannan."

Getting out of the car, Xu Li introduced the fruits available for picking at the farm while waving cheerfully to everyone.

During her days back home, Xu Li called Du Enan two or three times daily; their relationship was as close as sisters.

They shared anything delicious they encountered.

Today, Xu Li received a skincare set worth over 20,000 yuan sent express by Du Enan from Beijing.

Du Enan was truly generous with Xu Li and Jiang Xue, never hesitant to spend on gifts!

If it weren’t for knowing they both had normal preferences,

Jiang Tao would suspect they might be in a romantic relationship.

Everyone laughed and chatted as they entered the farm and made their way to the service counter.

The charge for picking fruits at the farm was per person.

Each person paid 66 yuan for unlimited sampling.

Before leaving, everyone could take home one pound each of three different types of fruit.

If that limit was exceeded, they’d just pay the marked price for the extra fruit.

Xu Li had already purchased group vouchers on a social platform, which they redeemed to receive small bamboo baskets.

With baskets in hand, they followed the staff’s directions to a greenhouse for strawberry picking.

The strawberries were deliciously sweet and sour, quite large, and they filled three baskets with them.

After strawberries, they moved on to cherries.

The farm boasted over forty acres of cherry trees, offering many different varieties.

Varieties like Crystal, Meizao, Hongdeng, and Brooks cherries were all available. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Xu Li and mother-in-law Du Yongmei took care of the picking, while Jiang Tao and Jiang Xue focused on tasting, with Xu Sha capturing everything on her phone.

The cooperation made for a fun and lively time.

From their arrival at three-thirty, they stayed until six, when the farm closed, before heading to the service counter to settle the bill.

In addition to the complimentary fruit included with entry, Jiang Tao spent over 500 yuan on extra fruit.

For Jiang Tao, who made tens of thousands daily, 500 yuan was no big deal.

As long as Xu Li and the others enjoyed themselves and had fun,

even if it were 5000 yuan, he wouldn’t bat an eye.

All of their fruits were packed into insulated foam boxes.

The farm owner even had two workers assist them in loading the car.

By six-thirty that evening, they returned loaded with fruit.

Xu Li divided the fruit into four portions.

One for each set of parents, one for themselves, and the last for Du Enan in Beijing.

After a tiring afternoon, none of them felt like cooking.

Jiang Tao took everyone to a nearby restaurant for a meal of Da Pan Ji (big plate chicken).

After the satisfying meal, Xu Li first dropped her mom and sister home before returning to their own house.

The family of three returned to Jiang Family Manor after nine o’clock.

They delivered some fruit to the parents’ place and chatted for a while before heading home.

Once home, Xu Li took Jiang Xue for her bath first, while Jiang Tao was the last to wash up.

By the time Jiang Tao finished washing, Jiang Xue was already asleep.

The plan for the second child begins!