Chapter 46: Chapter 46 - Forty-Six: Mother-in-law

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Yun Nan was also relieved. “I have a close friend who is very knowledgeable about clothing and accessories. I’ll introduce her to you someday, Mom, ” she offered. Xu Yun nodded in approval.

Shi Yun handed a card to Yun Nan directly and said, “I’m no good at picking gifts, so I might as well let you buy what you like yourself. You can spend as much as you want. If that card runs out of money, get Shi Nian to transfer more over to you. The card’s PIN is Shi Nian’s birthday.”

Yun Nan felt that it was too much and didn’t move to take the card. Instead, she looked to Shi Nian for aid. Sensing her hesitation, Shi Xiu snatched the card and stuffed it into Yun Nan’s hands. “Don’t be shy. Just accept it, Yun Nan! This is Dad’s way of expressing himself—crude and simple.”

Shi Nian also smiled. “Take it. They’ll be upset if you don’t.”

Under everyone’s urging, Yun Nan could only accept the card and thank Shi Yun. She planned to record and catalog these gifts later and return them to Shi Nian.

Finally, it was Shi Kong’s turn to give her a present. He took out a gift box and opened it, revealing a pair of beautiful green jade bracelets. Yun Nan could tell they must be quite expensive at a glance.

“Your grandmother prepared gifts for her future granddaughters-in-law when she was still alive; You and Xiang Yang each got a pair of bracelets. Don’t even think about rejecting them! Your grandmother wished you to have them.” Shi Kong closed the gift box and handed it to Yun Nan.

Yun Nan once again glanced at Shi Nian. He held her hand, and they accepted the bracelets together. He gently said, “Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma.” Shi Kong beamed at that. Yun Nan somewhat understood and hastily gave her thanks as well.

And with that, the gift- giving session finally ended. Yun Nan was still a little dumbfounded by her gifts, but Xu Yun held her hand and refused to let go. “Shi Nian’s penthouse is as empty as a show house. Why don’t you two move back in with us? This house is only lively when there are more people at home!” Xu Yun tentatively suggested.

Before Yun Nan could reply, Shi Nian beat her to the punch. “No! We’re fine living at our house!”

“What’s so good about it?” Xu Yun glared at him. “That lousy place of yours is like a basketball court. It’s so empty and ugly; how can people live there?” A thought suddenly occurred to her, and she told Yun Nan, “Oh, that reminds me.

Yun Nan, let’s go and pick out a set of furniture when you have the time.”

‘Mom, there’s really no need. We’re fine, honestly! My living room is now Yun Nan’s art studio; it’s just the right space for her to use. It’s very convenient!” Shi Nian said hurriedly. He knew all too well what his penthouse would face if his mother intervened.

Xu Yun was skeptical and looked at Yun Nan, who quickly nodded. “Yes, I do my art in the living room now. Fortunately, the room’s big enough; it’s just a little messy.”

“What’s wrong with a little mess? That’s what gives the house a lived-in atmosphere. Otherwise, who would want to live in that cold and austere house? *Sigh* Our ancestors must have blessed Shi Nian, or he would never have been able to marry such a good wife!” Xu Yun’s words were immediately echoed by Shi Nian’s father and grandfather.

“So, to show our gratitude, we must make the ancestral worship feast during this year’s Spring Festival more grand, more superb!” Shi Kong declared.

Shi Nian leaned back in his chair and pinched his nose, speechless at his family’s stunts. Yun Nan couldn’t stop laughing. When the family’s conversation topic switched to worshiping the ancestors, she couldn’t help but whisper to Shi Nian, “I feel as if you’ve been given the cold shoulder.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Shi Xiu’s sharp ears caught Yun Nan’s words and she moved closer to say in hushed tones, “Yun Nan, there’s no ‘as if about it! He IS being snubbed! Think about it, with his stubborn temperament, how difficult was it for us to endure him until today? His only value lies in getting a wife to marry into the family. Once this mission is completed, he no longer has any standing in this family in the future. So his well-being and status in this house depend on you now, Yun Nan!”

“*Cough!*” Yun Nan was drinking water and accidentally choked when she heard the conclusion of Shi Xiu’s speech.

Xu Yun—who was talking to Shi Kong—immediately reached out and smacked her son. “What did you do?” she scowled at him before turning to Yun Nan and concernedly asked, “Is everything alright, Yun Nan?”

“I’m fine, I’m okay,” Yun Nan quickly reassured her.

“What good are you if you can’t even take care of your wife?” Xu Yun scolded her son.

“Mom, he’s very good to me, really!” Yun Nan hurriedly said.

Seeing Yun Nan frantically trying to absolve her son, Yun Nan gave her another one of her crescent-eyed smiles. “He’s not a very sensible man, so please bear with him, Yun Nan. If he’s wronged you, come home to us, and we’ll set him right!”

“Do you have a busy job? Remember to take care of your health. If you need any help, just let us know. By the way, when do you want to hold your wedding ceremony? You don’t have to worry about a single thing; just give us the date and leave the rest to us.” Xu Yun stated as she looked at Yun Nan expectantly.

Yun Nan smiled and stared at Shi Nian, implying that the decision was all up to him. In reality, she was throwing the hot potato to Shi Nian.

Shi Nian reached out to put an arm around her shoulders and commented,

“Yun Nan is about to start filming a movie soon, so wedding preparations will have to wait until that’s finished. You said it yourself, Mom; we won’t make any decisions or do anything for the preparations. We’ll just show up on the wedding day and do our part as the bride and groom. You have to take full responsibility, Mom! You can’t go back on your word!”

“Yes, I will!” Xu Yun beamed.. “Of course!”