novelraw Chapter 419 : What Should I Bring_
Chapter 419 : What Should I Bring_
Chapter 419: What Should I Bring?
Su Ruochu came out of the bathroom and found Chen Fan standing in the hallway.
"Why did you come out?" she asked.
Chen Fan smiled, "My mom urged me to come check if you had gotten lost."
Su Ruochu felt a bit embarrassed.
"I'm not a child anymore," she said.
Chen Fan replied, "Let's go, the food is ready. Let's go back and eat."
"Oh, wait a moment. I... I have something I want to tell you," Su Ruochu said.
Chen Fan turned back, surprised, "What is it?"
"Why so secretive? Did something happen?"
Su Ruochu lowered her head, her cheeks flushed red.
"I... I just called home, and my parents said... they wondered if they could pay for the renovation of this new house?"
"Huh?" Chen Fan was stunned.
"Why?"
Su Ruochu became even more bashful, looking down at her toes, her right hand pinching her left index finger hard.
"Your... your parents said that this house would be... our marital home in the future, right?"
The words "marital home" made Su Ruochu's face burn, turning as red as a big apple.
"I... I just thought since your family bought the house, my... my family should at least pay for the renovation, right?"
Chen Fan looked at Su Ruochu, torn between laughter and tears.
"Is that what you're thinking?"
Su Ruochu nodded.
Chen Fan smiled, "I'm happy that you're thinking this way, Wife, but it's not necessary. I have enough money for the renovation, I..."
Seeing Su Ruochu's face fall, Chen Fan quickly closed his mouth, showing his quick wit.
Su Ruochu turned her head to the side, her face red.
"You're just a blockhead, you don't understand anything."
Chen Fan smiled wryly, "Of course I understand what you mean, it's just... I feel a bit awkward about your parents paying for this."
"Ahem, am I being a bit too blockhead here?"
Su Ruochu glanced at Chen Fan, "You don't understand anything. I shouldn't have discussed this with you."
"Didn't you say you'd leave all the renovation matters to me? Then I'll make the decision myself, and you don't need to interfere!"
Chen Fan laughed heartily.
"See, that's how it should be."
"Men are all scoundrels. Some things just can't be discussed with them."
"If you discuss things nicely with them, they'll find fault with this and that, getting too cocky. But if you make decisions directly, they might not have anything to say."
"Don't believe me? Try scolding me a couple of times."
Su Ruochu glared at Chen Fan.
"Anyway, I'll discuss this with Auntie later, you don't need to worry about it!"
"I don't want to deal with you, you big pig head!"
"Ahh, that feels good..." Chen Fan immediately put on an expression of full enjoyment.
"Wife, give me a couple more!"
"Pfft." Su Ruochu was amused, wearing an expression of being completely defeated by Chen Fan, caught between laughter and tears.
"Oh my, you're so annoying."
Chen Fan grinned: "You mean adorable and irresistible, right?"
Su Ruochu "angrily" kicked at him.
Chen Fan immediately jumped back two steps, bending over and sticking out his bottom.
"Wife, kick here. One more time."
Su Ruochu's face was a mix of anger and amusement, she couldn't help but chase after him.
"Ahh... The Su of the Chen family is murdering her husband!"
"Help! Someone help!"
Chen Fan ran down the hallway with exaggerated movements.
Su Ruochu was startled, afraid that someone might hear, which would be too embarrassing.
"You... come back!"
When they returned to the private room, Su Ruochu's cheeks were still flushed.
However, Chen Fan didn't mention the matter of Su Ruochu's parents wanting to pay for the renovation.
During the meal, Li Jinqiu smiled and said that when the renovation starts, she could come with Su Ruochu to oversee it. The two of them could keep each other company and chat with Auntie.
Su Ruochu smiled and agreed.
After dinner, Chen Fan first sent Su Ruochu home. In the afternoon, he returned and mentioned to his parents about the Su family wanting to pay for the renovation.
"Dad, Mom, let's do this according to Ruochu's idea. That girl is shy, she probably doesn't feel comfortable bringing this up directly."
"Mom, if she mentions this to you later, you don't need to refuse, just agree directly."
Chen Jianye looked at his son, "The Su family is willing to pay for the renovation, does this mean Ruochu's parents... approve of you?"
Chen Fan grinned, "Your son is such a rare good man, both in heaven and on earth. If they don't agree, what kind of son-in-law are they looking for?"
Chen Jianye glared, "Look at how cocky you've become, your tail is about to reach the sky."
However, Li Jinqiu said with a smile, "I think what my son says is right. My son is indeed capable."
Chen Fan went over to hug his mother with a grin, "Mom always loves me the most."
"Oh, let go, let go. You're too old for this cuddling."
...
The next day, good news came from the hospital: Fourth Uncle had woken up.
Chen Fan's family went to the hospital, and the doctor said they were lucky. If there were no unexpected issues, they could prepare for the second surgery tomorrow.
On the third day, Chen Fan didn't meet with Su Ruochu. He stayed at the hospital outside the operating room, texting with Ruochu.
The family sat beside Fourth Aunt, comforting her.
Chen Fan looked at the time; the surgery had been going on for almost an hour.
Ruochu's text came back.
"Don't worry, the surgery will definitely be successful."
Chen Fan was about to reply when the operating room door opened.
"Doctor, how's the surgery going?"
The whole family surrounded him.
The doctor took off his mask: "The surgery was very successful. Now he just needs to rest and recover peacefully. There won't be any problem with him walking normally in the future."
"Thank you, thank you so much..."
Fourth Aunt, who had been holding up for most of the day, finally couldn't hold back anymore and burst into tears.
Chen Fan sent a message to Su Ruochu.
"The surgery is over, everything went smoothly."
Soon, Su Ruochu called.
Chen Fan looked at his excited family and walked a distance down the corridor.
"Hello."
"The surgery was successful?" Su Ruochu asked with a smile.
"Yes."
"That's great."
Su Ruochu's tone was full of excitement. After chatting briefly, Su Ruochu suddenly asked.
"When are you leaving?"
Chen Fan thought for a moment, "Let me see, I'll be going back to Yunhai in the next few days. The club is about to open, I need to go back and prepare."
"Then... the design plans for the new house will be ready in a few days, don't you want to take a look?"
Chen Fan smiled, "You can make the decisions. As long as you like it, I'm satisfied."
"You can't be like this," Su Ruochu suddenly pouted.
"You'll spoil me if you always act like this."
Chen Fan laughed, "Isn't that what women are for? To be spoiled?"
Su Ruochu humphed twice, "Smooth talker."
"There's one more thing I want to discuss with you."
"Go ahead."
"Can you... come to my house before you leave? My parents want to invite you over for a meal."
"Oh, that," Chen Fan smiled. "Of course, that's what I should do. If it wasn't for my Fourth Uncle's surgery, I should have visited today."
"Let me think."
Chen Fan suggested with a smile, "How about tomorrow? I'll visit my future in-laws tomorrow."
"Wife, what do you think I should bring?"
"I don't care, you figure it out yourself."
"Anyway, we don't lack cigarettes, alcohol, or tea at home,"
"My dad isn't that concerned about material enjoyments. Hehe, you think about it yourself."
"I'm hanging up now."
After Su Ruochu hung up, Chen Fan stood there alone, scratching his head.
"Not much pursuit of material enjoyment, what about spiritual enjoyment then?"
"Should I bring my future father-in-law some DVDs? I remember I secretly kept a few collector's editions from the ones I bought last time."
"Their generation probably didn't have this kind of enjoyment when they were young..."