novelraw Chapter 420 : The Mother-in-Law Looks at Her Son-in-Law, More and More Satisfied
Chapter 420 : The Mother-in-Law Looks at Her Son-in-Law, More and More Satisfied
Chapter 420: The Mother-in-Law Looks at Her Son-in-Law, More and More Satisfied
When she heard Chen Fan was going to Su Ruochu's house, Li Jinqiu woke her son up early in the morning.
She had him wash his face and brush his teeth, and even dug out a new set of clothes Chen Fan had bought last year.
Chen Fan complained, "Mom, it's summer now. Isn't it a bit much to have me wear this shirt?"
Li Jinqiu glared at him.
"What do you know? When a boy goes to the girl's family for the first time, he must understand etiquette. First of all, in terms of personal appearance, you must be clean and neat. You can't make people dislike you at first sight."
Chen Fan scratched his head.
"I think what I'm wearing is fine. There's no problem."
Li Jinqiu looked at her son's outfit: short pants, a white T-shirt, and large slippers.
"Are you asking for a beating? If my daughter's boyfriend dressed like this, I wouldn't even let him in the door."
"Hurry up, go change and then eat."
Chen Fan helplessly took the clothes and went into the room. Soon, Chen Fan's voice came from inside.
"Mom, I want to eat cold noodles."
"The kind made with well water, you know. Every summer, I love to eat that."
Li Jinqiu smiled, "I've already prepared it for you."
"But you can't eat garlic today."
Chen Fan came out after changing clothes, "What's wrong with eating garlic? Ruochu doesn't mind."
"Are you asking for a beating?"
Li Jinqiu made a gesture to hit him, and Chen Fan quickly dodged.
"Alright. Hurry up and get a bowl."
"Eat quickly and leave. It's not good to be late."
Squatting on the doorstep, Chen Fan wolfed down a bowl of noodles, then poured the remaining soup to their dog, Wangcai. He rubbed the little dog's head.
"Mom, I'm done eating. I'm leaving."
Li Jinqiu chased after him, holding two bottles of Maotai that Chen Fan had bought last time he came back.
"Your dad wants you to take these."
"I bought these for dad."
"They're too expensive. Your dad says he won't drink them. He wants you to give them to Ruochu's dad."
"Oh, and buy some other gifts on the way, like tea, cigarettes, health products and such. The more gifts, the better."
Chen Fan said helplessly, "Let's keep this liquor for my dad. I'll buy some separately later."
But Li Jinqiu wouldn't have it.
"Just take them when I tell you to. We should save where we can."
"Besides, if we keep them at home, your dad won't bear to drink them, and they'll just take up space."
Chen Fan was defeated and had to reach out to take them.
As he was leaving, Li Jinqiu kept nagging behind him.
"Remember, when you get there, be sweet-tongued, be polite, and when they ask you something, think it over in your head before answering. Don't be loose-lipped and talk nonsense."
"It's not good to leave an impression of being frivolous."
Chen Fan laughed helplessly, "Mom, do you have so little confidence in your son?"
"Your son is now one of Yunhai's top 10 promising youths, you know. There are quite a few girls chasing after me."
"Alright, alright, I know my son is amazing. Stop joking around and get going."
As Chen Fan started the car and drove off, Li Jinqiu was still waving and shouting behind him.
"Drive slowly, and don't drink too much!"
This wasn't Chen Fan's first time going to Su Ruochu's house. He didn't understand why his mom was even more nervous than he was.
Passing by a supermarket, Chen Fan stopped and went in to choose several gifts: cigarettes, alcohol, tea, and some health products. In any case, he filled up the trunk first.
It was just after 9 am when he arrived at Su Ruochu's community.
Chen Fan parked the car downstairs and took out his phone, preparing to call Su Ruochu first.
Unexpectedly, Su Ruochu came bouncing out of the unit entrance in front.
Chen Fan's mouth gaped open, "How... how did you know I was here?"
Su Ruochu smiled proudly, "I saw you from upstairs long ago."
"Ah? You've been watching from the balcony?"
Su Ruochu pouted, "Of course not."
Chen Fan grinned and opened the trunk, "Perfect timing, help me carry the stuff."
Su Ruochu glared at him, "Wasting money again. Didn't I tell you not to buy so much?"
The two of them carried the packages upstairs.
At the stairway entrance, Su Ruochu's mother, Lin Wanxiu, had already opened the door and was waiting there.
Seeing the two children coming up, Lin Wanxiu hurried to greet them.
"Oh my, why did you buy so many things?"
"Hello, Auntie."
"Xiao Fan, in the future, don't buy so many things when you come over. We don't lack anything at home. It's a waste of money, you know?"
Chen Fan smiled, "I mainly didn't know what you and Uncle like, so I had to buy more. The principle is that more gifts can't hurt."
Lin Wanxiu laughed, "You're quite honest."
After entering the house, Chen Fan stood at the door, and Lin Wanxiu smiled and said, "Just come in, no need to change shoes."
Chen Fan looked at Su Ruochu, who blushed and took out a pair of men's slippers from the shoe cabinet.
"We don't have men's slippers at home. These are my dad's."
Just as he changed his shoes, Su Xuecheng walked out of the kitchen wearing an apron.
"Xiao Chen is here."
"Uncle."
Chen Fan couldn't help but smile, "Uncle is personally cooking today? Looks like I'm in for a treat."
"Haha, you little rascal, that's well said. I rarely cook personally."
Su Xuecheng laughed. He really liked Chen Fan's personality, open and straightforward, not pretentious at all.
This quality was really rare in a young man in his early twenties.
Lin Wanxiu put the things in the corner and urged, "Old Su, don't be busy anymore. Come out and chat with Xiao Chen for a while."
Su Xuecheng chuckled, "Wait a moment, this soup will be ready soon."
Chen Fan had just sat down, but hearing this, he stood up again.
"I'll go take a look and learn some cooking skills from Uncle."
"Oh? You can cook?" Su Xuecheng was a bit surprised.
At this time, Su Ruochu said softly, "Chen Fan's cooking is very delicious."
"You've tasted it?" Lin Wanxiu asked curiously.
Su Ruochu immediately realized she had misspoken. If she nodded and said she had tasted it, wouldn't her mother ask where and when she had tasted it? And how could Chen Fan cook for her at school? Did they live together?
"I, I heard him say so himself."
Su Ruochu blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Chen Fan, however, smoothly picked up the topic.
"What Ruochu said is not wrong. I might not be confident in other aspects, but I am quite confident in my cooking."
Hearing this, Su Xuecheng became interested.
"Hey, kid, don't brag. Why don't you cook a couple of dishes later to show us?"
Lin Wanxiu laughed helplessly, "Old Su, Xiao Chen is here as a guest. How can we let the guest cook?"
Su Xuecheng didn't mind at all, "Xiao Chen is not an outsider."
Chen Fan had already started to roll up his sleeves with a grin.
"Looks like I have to show off today."
"That's more like it."
Su Xuecheng was becoming more and more satisfied with Chen Fan.
This child had a special quality that his peers didn't have.
He was neither obsequious nor arrogant when facing elders, spoke confidently and appropriately, and even when coming to their home and facing him, this child still didn't show any nervousness or unnaturalness.
This was very rare.
Perhaps this was one of the reasons why Chen Fan could achieve such great success at such a young age.
Chen Fan casually glanced around the kitchen, found and washed the remaining ingredients nearby.
Seeing Chen Fan's knife-holding posture, Su Xuecheng knew this kid wasn't lying.
Indeed, as soon as Chen Fan started cutting, Su Xuecheng smiled.
This skill couldn't be developed without a few years of practice.
This kid was really good.
Lin Wanxiu also found him impressive.
Standing at the kitchen door, watching Chen Fan chatting casually with her husband.
Lin Wanxiu was more and more satisfied.
Young and promising, handsome, and most importantly, he had achieved such great business success at such a young age.
Her daughter's taste was indeed good.