Chapter 319: Chapter 319: Conversation and Declaration

"Xu Muyi?" Ren Xuejuan’s eyes lit up, "Is that the Xu from your parents, and the ’admire’ character in Yi?"

Baozi nodded.

"Wow—" Le Xinxin and the others exclaimed, what kind of fairytale romance, what a pleasant name, truly those spreading rumors are just envious and jealous.

"I don’t know if you’ll be free tomorrow, our family would like to invite you all for a meal, so everyone can get acquainted, and also to thank you for taking care of Jing during military training," Xu Ancheng sincerely invited Gong Jue’e and the others.

"I already heard about the incident from a few days ago, thank you for standing up for Yi Roujing." Xu Ancheng thanked those who defended Yi Roujing, "This meal must be had, your comrades from the 305 dormitory are all invited."

Ren Xuejuan and the others looked at Yu Cuiyu, after all, she was the oldest in the dormitory, the eldest sister.

"I will also be teaching at Jing University in the future, might often have to find Jing, we’ll be seeing each other quite often, I hope you can take care of her." With Xu Ancheng’s words, Yu Cuiyu nodded to the others, and the matter was settled. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"Tomorrow at 11:30, Jing City Hotel, we welcome you comrades." Xu Ancheng smiled, "Today, we’ll be heading back first."

"Alright, alright, take care, Baozi, bye." Baozi waved to the few people.

Watching the backs of Yi Roujing and the others fade away, Le Xinxin covered her cheeks, shyly saying, "I also want to find such a like-minded partner in the future and have such an adorable child."

"Hahaha, then you better try harder."

"Jing City Hotel seems to be quite famous, it’s definitely not cheap to eat there. Is Mr. Xu’s family quite well off?" Zhang Mengdi said a bit enviously.

"That’s none of your concern." Gong Jue’e snapped back, "Don’t be envious, don’t feel inferior, it’s enough to live our own lives with dignity. We’re a dormitory, don’t start spreading nonsense like those fools."

"What do you mean?" Zhang Mengdi felt a bit guilty, so her voice was slightly louder.

"You know exactly what I mean," Gong Jue’e snorted, Zhang Mengdi was the one who started the whole sanitary pad issue, bringing it up to accuse Yi Roujing of living like a capitalist lady; what kind of person does that?

Gong Jue’e was straightforward, since Zhang Mengdi moved into the dormitory, from her family’s actions and her words, Gong Jue’e could clearly see what kind of person this was, someone who can’t stand others having a good life. Such a person is not worth engaging deeply with; it’s the kind who’d stab you in the back one day.

Yi Roujing didn’t give a thought about people like Zhang Mengdi. She walked with Baozi, hugging him closely, asking about how Baozi had been recently, what he ate, where he went, although they were trivial things, sharing them warmed their hearts.

"Aren’t you going to ask about me? Or complain about things you’ve gone through?" Xu Ancheng came closer and asked.

"I’ll ask you properly tonight, and tell you all about it," Yi Roujing blinked at Xu Ancheng, and in that moment, he felt his heart gripped. Xu Ancheng swallowed, giving her a sneaky hug to temporarily ease his longing.

"We’re having dinner at Baiqian Village tonight, Mom and Dad will be there," Xu Ancheng said, "Anguo and Anmin have also finished their military training, they can rest for a few days."

"Great, great," Yi Roujing truly missed them, this being the first time they were apart for so long since their marriage, "I miss mom’s cooking so much."

Hearing this, Xu Ancheng laughed, "Mom’s been talking about you, saying she wants to make something to nourish you in the coming days."

The three of them walked for a while, and Uncle Cao was waiting with the car not far off. They got in, and the car headed straight for Baiqian Village.

"Oh, Roujing is back, Roujing is back," Mrs. Kang had been eagerly looking out, and upon seeing the car stop and Yi Roujing get out, she quickly called out.

"Time to eat, time to eat, we can start the meal just in time," Li Hongying couldn’t wait any longer and came out, taking a good look at Yi Roujing for a moment, "You look a bit thinner, was military training tough? Anmin and Lishu have also lost some weight, but fortunately, it’s cold now, so you won’t get tanned."

"Mom, I haven’t lost weight," Yi Roujing said with amusement.

"You have, your waist seems even smaller, as if I can’t even wrap my hands around it," Li Hongying said with concern, "I made your favorite braised pig trotters and pickled fish."

"Wow, Mom, you’re the best." Yi Roujing affectionately pressed her cheek against Li Hongying’s, making her laugh cheerfully.

After the meal, Xu Zongyin unexpectedly called for Yi Roujing, the two went to the study to talk.

This was the first time Xu Zongyin sought her out individually since Xu Ancheng was recognized by his family, making Yi Roujing somewhat puzzled, wondering if it was something similar to a couple of years ago when she was asked to manage household affairs.

"I heard from Ancheng that you were wronged during military training," Xu Zongyin looked at Yi Roujing with gentle and caring eyes.

Yi Roujing was a bit taken aback, she hadn’t expected her father-in-law to bring this up.

"I wouldn’t say wronged, just some people spreading nonsense, don’t worry, Dad, I’m not someone who would wrong myself, as for those who gossip behind my back, they are none of my business, but I won’t let it go if they say it to my face. I’m quick-tongued and can defend well too."

Xu Zongyin smiled at her words, the wrinkles on his face deepened, "I’ve heard from Ancheng, and I know you did well in the military boxing match, you truly are my daughter-in-law, outstanding."

Yi Roujing felt a bit shy, smiling without saying anything.

"I’ll have someone investigate this incident, so you won’t be accused without knowing why. Nobody is allowed to bully Xu family’s daughters-in-law." Xu Zongyin said firmly, "This will serve as a warning to others, to deter anyone from treating classmates carelessly in the future."

"Just focus on your studies, don’t worry about anything else, your father and Ancheng will always support you," Xu Zongyin said affectionately, "By the way, take these few days off to check out the properties in your name, pick a place you like to live in. There may be times you and your husband or your small family need a space to be alone, you can decide, and Beiluo Lane is always there."

"However, you both will be busy with school and teaching, so just go when you have the time, we will take care of Baozi. These past days, with you away for military training, Ancheng hasn’t been sleeping well," Xu Zongyin teased his son.

Yi Roujing blushed a little.

"Your mother-in-law left early, fortunately, you have the Ding Family, if there’s anything you can’t discuss with me, you can talk to Hongying as well."

"Dad, I understand,"

"Alright, alright, go on."

After Yi Roujing left the study, she went back to her room, bathed Baozi, lulled him to sleep, handed him to Xu Ancheng to put in bed, and went to wash up herself.

When she came out of the washroom, there was no sign of Baozi on the bed, only Xu Ancheng was there.

"Dad missed Baozi, recently Baozi has been sleeping with me, Dad has been longing for him for several days," Xu Ancheng explained.