Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife Chapter 1534 - 1535: Aunt’s Family Comes to the City
Previously on Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife...
Cheng Su and Qi Fenglian discussed several important life matters before departing the fast food restaurant and making their way to Joy Soon Loy Restaurant.
With her Xiao Qi's full month banquet approaching in just a few days, she needed to inquire about it, even if only formally. The restaurant's operations had matured, featuring not just a chef pastry section and floor supervision but also a dedicated logistics team.
Therefore, the full month banquet posed no issues. Cheng Su reviewed the restaurant's operations, including finances, and was relieved to find everything running smoothly; business was booming, leaving her with no further desires beyond this success.
After passing half a day at the restaurant, thoughts of Xiao Qi waiting at home stirred Cheng Su's longing to return, so she picked up a few items before heading back.
Motherhood truly transforms a woman; even a mere half-day separation filled her with intense longing for her son.
As she arrived home, noises from the entrance caught her ear. Stepping inside, she discovered Liu Wenjing and her family visiting—not just the three of them, but also her mother-in-law Auntie and sister-in-law.
Spotting Auntie and the others, Cheng Su hesitated briefly before smiling and saying, "Auntie is here."
Liu Wenjing rose carefully and explained, "Mom and Weiqiu relocated here two days back. After resting a couple of days, they came over to pay a visit."
Observing her daughter-in-law's timid caution, Auntie inwardly scorned her countless times, yet restrained herself, mindful of Weixia and this woman!
"Your wedding happened after Weichun passed, so I couldn't attend. I've never dropped by your small family before. Since returning to the old home isn't possible now, we've settled in Qing City—as relatives, a visit is only proper." Without raising a fuss, Auntie still delivered her words sharply.
Hearing about her deceased husband, Liu Wenjing bit her lip, bowed her head, and clutched her son tightly.
The mention left Cheng Su feeling uneasy too; why dredge up painful memories? Was the intent to discomfort everyone?
"That's only right." Cheng Su replied with a smile, "Now that Auntie has arrived in Qing City, has everything settled for Weiqiu? Any adjustment troubles?"
Deng Weiqiu shot her a quick look before averting her gaze, her mouth twitching faintly.
"She's had no such luck; with the family in chaos, how could we arrange a fine marriage for her?" Auntie sighed, casting a quiet glare at Liu Wenjing, then turned to Cheng Su, "If we could stay at the old home, why abandon a spacious house for cramped quarters?"
This veiled rebuke caused Liu Wenjing to hang her head lower; had they not been at Cheng Su's home, tears might have flowed already.
Noting Auntie direct barbs, Cheng Su sensed Liu Wenjing's life must be challenging.
"Switching locations can bring benefits too; Qing City's vibrancy will help you adapt soon enough." Cheng Su offered with a soft smile.
"Whether we adapt or not is beside the point. I'll surely go back to the old home to pass away; else, how does 'falling leaves return to roots' hold true?" Auntie huffed lightly.
Mother Cheng, cradling Xiao Qi throughout, overheard and shot the old woman a glare, her expression tinged with displeasure. In a home with a newborn just past the full month, as guests they spoke of death—what awful manners!
Cheng Su bristled inwardly at Auntie's words, her patience waning, and replied coolly with a simple "Oh," ending the exchange.
An uncomfortable hush settled over the room.