"Nonsense! Do you really need to say that?"

Hearing Lin Chuxue ask for the dowry money, Li Yaqin laughed and scolded, "You little rascal, you’re earning so much in Jiangdong but still come to mock your parents for just this bit of money! But this money was meant for your marriage anyway, and now that you’ve brought Jiang Feng back, it should rightfully be given to you. Hold on, I’ll go get the bankbook!"

Saying this, Li Yaqin was about to get up and go to the bedroom to retrieve the bankbook.

"There’s no rush, there’s no rush!"

Seeing this, Lin Hanqing quickly reached out to pull his wife back to her seat. "We’ll get it after dinner, there’s no hurry right now."

"Yes, no need to rush, let’s eat first." Jiang Feng smiled and added.

Only after hearing this did Li Yaqin sit back down again, continuing to enjoy dinner with the family and her daughter and son-in-law.

Next, Jiang Feng found the meal quite torturous.

Although Lin Hanqing and Li Yaqin were very enthusiastic and there wasn’t any awkwardness in the atmosphere at the table, the two elders kept insisting he drink more turtle soup and Ten Complete Replenishing Soup, which was really overwhelming.

Both of these are claimed to be the engine for men. Jiang Feng was already well-built, and with such a supplement, he felt a fire burning inside, desperately needing an outlet!

Lin Chuxue was exasperated as she watched Jiang Feng actually drink all the turtle soup and Ten Complete Replenishing Soup.

She kept lightly kicking Jiang Feng under the table to signal he didn’t have to be so earnest—if he really drank too much and turned ravenous like a hungry tiger at night, she’d have nowhere to cry!

Finally, after everyone had their fill, Li Yaqin nearly made Jiang Feng hit the table with her next words. She said with a smile, "Jiang Feng, it’s rare for you and Xiao Xue to come back this time, so why not stay for a few more days? Mom will cook replenishing soup for you every day to keep you energized, how does that sound?"

"Ahem, I..." Jiang Feng truly felt overwhelmed, turning with a bitter look to Lin Chuxue.

Lin Chuxue had been holding back, but now she was really worried. She protested, "Mom! What are you saying? Do you want to over-supplement him? Both Jiang Feng and I are busy with work, and we can’t stay long—we might have to leave tomorrow or the day after..."

"What nonsense are you talking!" Li Yaqin protested. "This is all good stuff, how could it over-supplement him? Besides, you two have finally come back, why rush to leave? Even state enterprises have marriage leave, you’re the CEO, don’t you have the right to make decisions for yourself?"

"Precisely because I’m the CEO, I’m busier than anyone else, I have to lead by example..." Lin Chuxue shook her head. The urgency of the company’s cash flow was pressing; every day’s delay added more pressure.

"Nannan, you have to listen to your mom!"

Suddenly, Lin Hanqing spoke, "No matter what, you two are married now, even without an official ceremony. That’s simply due to distance, with a province between us making it inconvenient! But legally, you’re already a couple, so how can you return so casually? It doesn’t make sense!"

"Dad..." Lin Chuxue looked at Lin Hanqing with difficulty. She knew he never demanded anything from her, but she generally wouldn’t refuse if he spoke up.

"Also, it’s not enough for only me and your mom to know about your marriage; the whole family has to be informed! Your mom and I have sent out the news this afternoon, so the relatives will come tomorrow. How can you hurry back? It would seem like we don’t take it seriously." Lin Hanqing solemnly explained.

Lin Chuxue was thoroughly speechless, not expecting things to become so complicated. Her parents even informed the relatives, and it’s becoming increasingly uncontrollable.

She had no choice but to look helplessly at Jiang Feng, her eyes full of plea.

But at this point, Jiang Feng couldn’t say anything.

Truth be told, he wanted to go back even more than Lin Chuxue!

But with Lin Hanqing and Li Yaqin being so official and enthusiastic, he couldn’t leave even if he wanted to; he couldn’t be inconsiderate!

At that moment, he could only helplessly say, "Since that’s the case, let’s listen to the elders. A couple of days sooner or later doesn’t matter."

"But..." Lin Chuxue looked conflicted, as the company’s matters couldn’t wait!

"Once your mom gives you the dowry money, you can save it for now and put it to use where needed. Don’t overthink it; it’s rare to come back, and mainly, we should make the elders happy." Jiang Feng subtly reminded.

Lin Chuxue paused before understanding Jiang Feng’s meaning.

Yes, she could go back a couple of days later, as long as the money was secured. She could seize the opportunity to wire it to the company account to resume operations, thereby alleviating the company’s urgent needs.

Li Yaqin didn’t grasp Jiang Feng’s indirect message, thinking he was merely speaking on her behalf. She blossomed into a smile, saying, "See, Jiang Feng is indeed empathetic, understanding us old folks! Xiao Xue, you lack the awareness of a married woman; for family matters in the future, learn from Jiang Feng..."

Lin Chuxue pressed her hand to her forehead, utterly speechless.

Now, in her parents’ eyes, Jiang Feng became the favored one, while she appeared to have no heart...

...

Soon, after clearing the dishes, Jiang Feng and Lin Chuxue initially wanted to go downstairs for a stroll, to walk around the neighborhood—Jiang Feng was truly too full, though he hadn’t drunk alcohol, but the turtle soup and Ten Complete Replenishing Soup weren’t something to be underestimated, his belly was fully bloated.

But Li Yaqin disallowed the two from going downstairs, citing the saying ’A moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold,’ urging them not to delay returning to their room.

The main reason was she believed the Ten Complete Replenishing Soup and turtle soup worked best at peak time. If Jiang Feng descended and walked a few laps, urinating out the effect, wouldn’t it be wasted?

"Mom, how could you? People are not even allowed to walk around after being full; it’s so early, who rests this early?" Lin Chuxue was utterly embarrassed, glaring at her own mother.

"Why care what time it is? Just do what you’re supposed to! Earlier in the living room, unable to hold back, now suddenly shy—it’s all just family, still acting with me?" Li Yaqin said with displeasure.

"Dad!"

Lin Chuxue stomped her foot in embarrassment, pleading for help from Lin Hanqing, hoping for some fairness from him since her mom was pushing her into a pit.

And Lin Hanqing surprisingly kept an uninvolved demeanor, calmly brewing himself some tea, seriously saying, "Nannan, just listen to your mom! You’re already so grown up; what don’t you understand? Go, look how Jiang Feng’s face is all flushed, that’s the turtle soup working! As long as you don’t break the room, do whatever, pretend your mom and I aren’t here!"

"Oh, see? Talking to your dad was no help!"

Li Yaqin was triumphantly saying, "On this, we’re united, just waiting to hold a grandson! You two stop wasting time, go and do what needs to be done!"

Lin Chuxue was utterly desperate, her eyes shyly transfixed on Jiang Feng, only to see him equally embarrassed, smiling wryly...