The growth system comes at the age of 30

Chapter 245 An Unprecedented and Wonderful Experience (4.5K)

As the saying goes, it's never wrong to be overly polite.

Despite Liu Yuehua's feigned complaints and polite words, she was actually very happy, even pleasantly surprised.

The joy lies not in the value of the gift, but in the recipient's attitude.

Such a beautiful, elegant, smart, and sensible girl—my child has truly struck gold!

Li Beixing quickly said, "It's just a small token, nothing valuable."

“There’s too much, it’s really unnecessary. It’s enough that people are here.” Liu Yuehua took her son’s place and took Li Beixing’s hand.

Li Beixing's body tensed up instantly, and he was so nervous that he didn't know what to do.

Liu Yuehua said gently, "Auntie knows your family is well-off, but Auntie really doesn't lack anything here. If you need anything, Jingle will buy it for you. Just come over next time, okay? Let me know before you come so Auntie can ask him to buy more groceries and cook all sorts of delicious food for you."

"Uh-huh."

Li Beixing nodded quickly, while secretly casting a pleading glance at Chen Jingle.

After moving the gifts, Chen Jingle saw this scene and had no choice but to interrupt, "Mom, why don't you let Rong Beixing sit down and have some tea first, and then we can talk slowly, okay?"

"Oh dear, look at me, I'm so confused," Mom chuckled sheepishly.

Despite Chen Jingle's prior emphasis that they should not be too enthusiastic and should maintain a certain social distance so as not to frighten Li Beixing.

But she had clearly forgotten.

……

Everyone entered the room and took their seats.

Li Beixing placed the flowers on the coffee table and sat down with Liu Yuehua in the middle of the sofa.

Chen Jingle helped make tea, while Chen Qiyun sat down on the other side, watching with a smile.

On the coffee table were fresh grapes and tangerines, still glistening with water droplets.

At Chen Jingle's prompting, Li Beixing quickly stood up and introduced the gift he had brought:

"Auntie, this is a Zhuang brocade bag that I bought for you. I think the design is quite nice, and it's handmade."

"These are American ginseng slices from Tongrentang. They can be used to make tea to replenish qi and calm the mind, and they also have a good effect on preventing cardiovascular diseases. My mother drinks them regularly, and they can also be used to make soup."

"This is Bazhen Gao (Eight Treasures Cake), also from Tongrentang. It strengthens the spleen and removes dampness, and can be eaten as a snack or for breakfast."

"This is donkey-hide gelatin, it's good for replenishing blood."

"And these are for Uncle..."

Li Beixing knew each gift like the back of his hand, explaining them clearly. Since he had given jewelry and skincare products before, he didn't give any more this time, and they were mostly health supplements.

Although the prices weren't expensive, it was clear that everything had been carefully selected.

Liu Yuehua smiled broadly: "Alright, alright, it's just that I've made you spend money again."

"It's alright, Auntie, it's nothing expensive, you can use it without worry," Li Beixing quickly replied.

Chen Jingle then interjected, "Actually, there's one more thing."

Everyone looked over, and he took out the box containing the gold bracelet, smiling as he handed it to his mother: "Beixing knew it was your birthday today, so she and I bought a bracelet together, saying she wanted to give it to you as a birthday present. This one is separate from the other gifts."

Li Beixing blushed a little when she heard this, because it was a gift that Chen Jingle had prepared for her, but he insisted on helping her take credit.

But in Liu Yuehua's eyes, this was clearly the little girl being a bit embarrassed and shy from being praised in public, which made her even more touched.

They even prepared an extra birthday gift!

She took the box, opened it, and was immediately surprised to find a large gold bracelet inside, its value far exceeding what an ordinary rural woman like herself could imagine.

He hesitated for a moment: "This, this is too expensive. I'm old and don't need these things. You can keep them for your future use."

My child will definitely need gold jewelry for their wedding, so this big bracelet will save a lot of money.

Chen Qiyun, who was sitting next to her, craned her neck to take a look.

Although she had no concept of gold prices, such a large gold bracelet obviously wouldn't be much cheaper. After all, the one that Sister Xiu was wearing didn't seem to be this big.

His eyes widened immediately.

Before Li Beixing could say anything, Chen Jingle laughed and said, "Mom, I've prepared all the hardware you'll need in the future."

Liu Yuehua froze, her gaze shifting between the two of them in surprise.

It seems the little one has thought further ahead than she has, having prepared even these things in advance.

Li Beixing's pretty face became even rosier.

Although he had secretly fantasized about marriage many times, he felt somewhat ashamed and embarrassed to mention it in front of Chen Jingle's mother.

Liu Yuehua chuckled immediately: "Alright, alright, I'll accept it."

I am very happy.

This heavy gold bracelet was a birthday gift from her future daughter-in-law; it felt almost as heavy as an egg.

You must keep it safe!
She'll bring it out on important occasions later, and then tell everyone that her daughter-in-law bought it for her, so they can all be envious.

She was increasingly pleased with Li Beixing and said with a smile, "If Jingle dares to bully you in the future, just tell Auntie, and Auntie will teach him a lesson!"

Li Beixing quickly said, "No, no, he's very good to me. Or rather, we get along very well in private and there have never been any conflicts. He's the one who takes care of me most of the time. For me, the most important thing is never about giving in or making concessions, but about being on the same wavelength and understanding and respecting each other."

Many kind and understanding children.

Liu Yuehua sighed with emotion, "If only you were my daughter."

She had always wanted a daughter, but unfortunately, her wish was not fulfilled.

Upon hearing this, Li Beixing smiled shyly but firmly and said, "You can also consider me your daughter. I will be as filial to you as Jing Le is."

"Good good."

At this point, Liu Yuehua had a big smile on her face and had nothing to complain about.

She took out a white jade bracelet wrapped in silk cloth from her pocket and said, "Auntie doesn't have anything to give you. This was left to you by his maternal grandmother, who said it was for her future granddaughter-in-law. Although it's not very valuable, it's quite old. If you don't like wearing it, that's fine. You can put it away for now."

Li Beixing froze, then subconsciously looked at Chen Jingle.

This was the first time Chen Jingle had seen the bracelet. He had promised to give it to Li Beixing along with the sweater, but he had forgotten to.

The bracelet left by my grandmother is a typical example of old craftsmanship from before the liberation. In today's terms, it is considered "old jade." The quality is still good; the white jade is bright, and there are quite obvious orange peel patterns on it. It has been well preserved.

In terms of value, old jade is actually not as valuable as new jade.

One is the craftsmanship; the carving techniques of new jade are obviously more in line with the aesthetics of modern people.

Another reason is that many people simply dislike things that others have worn, finding them offensive.

My maternal grandmother's family used to be a wealthy family, and she had a lot of valuable items as part of her dowry. During difficult times, they pawned some of their gold and silver jewelry to support the family. The reason the jade bracelet was kept is probably because its value was not as stable as that of gold and silver at the time.

Chen Jingle smiled and nodded: "Take it."

"Thank you, aunt!"

Li Beixing then carefully took it, but instead of putting it away, she chose to wear it on her wrist.

She wore the gold bracelet Chen Jingle had given her on her left wrist, so she put the jade bracelet on her right wrist.

The size is just right!
Moreover, the bracelet complemented her fair skin, making it appear even more lustrous.

Seeing this, Liu Yuehua couldn't hide the smile on her face.

Of all her grandchildren, Chen Jingle was her favorite when she was alive, described as well-behaved, sensible, and filial. Sadly, she didn't live to see him settle down and start a family.

It would be perfect if this bracelet could end up in the hands of my future granddaughter-in-law.

……

Next, Liu Yuehua asked Li Beixing some questions about his family.

The questions mainly focused on her parents' hobbies, family relationships, health, and the number of relatives she had; they didn't touch on financial matters.

Li Beixing was finally less nervous than before.

She found that Chen Jingle's mother was actually quite easy to get along with. Apart from being a little too enthusiastic at first and not quite fitting in, after chatting for a while, she could clearly feel the kindness emanating from this amiable aunt.

You can usually tell whether someone is easy or difficult to get along with just by talking to them a few times.

People who are difficult to get along with, no matter how well they try to hide it, will always reveal some clues. Not to mention that not everyone is the kind of person who is scheming.

Therefore, she had a very good impression of her future mother-in-law.

Kind-looking, enthusiastic, amiable, gentle, and respectful.

At this point, her psychological expectations had already been met.

Chen Jingle sat opposite her, watching her chat with her mother with a smile.

How should I put this feeling?

It was a truly wondrous, unprecedented experience. This was true for Li Beixing, and it was also true for Chen Jingle.

Chen Qiyun watched from the sidelines the whole time, holding fruit and snacks in her hands and constantly eating. No one paid attention to her; everyone's attention was on Li Beixing, which perfectly satisfied her desire to watch the drama unfold.

He was overjoyed.

So this is what it's like for a girl to visit her boyfriend's house for the first time?
If the other students in the class saw this, they would probably be shocked.

Unexpectedly!

Hehe, it looks like we're one step closer to Teacher Li becoming my official sister-in-law!
……

Chen Jingle checked the time; it was already past 10:30.

He said, "I'll go cook first. Don't worry, it'll be quick. Dinner will be ready in about 40 minutes."

"Go ahead, go ahead," Mom said.

Li Beixing stood up: "I'll help."

Mom grabbed her arm: "Hey, hey, hey, how can I let you help? Let him do his work."

If people find out that the future daughter-in-law was asked to help in the kitchen on her first day here, wouldn't they be laughed at?

Absolutely not!

Li Beixing looked slightly embarrassed. Actually, she was a little overwhelmed and wanted to hide in the kitchen.

Unfortunately, Liu Yuehua didn't give her that chance.

Fortunately, at this moment, Chen Qiyun finally remembered the task Chen Jingle had given her, and quickly stood up, moved a stool closer, and began to join the conversation.

With her there, Li Beixing wasn't in such an awkward situation.

During this time, Li Beixing also received a phone call; the birthday cake she ordered had arrived.

"Why is there cake?"

Liu Yuehua was surprised.

Li Beixing smiled and said, "A birthday cake is a must. I didn't order a big one since there aren't many people in my family."

"That's enough, that's enough. I'm just afraid we won't be able to finish it later."

Liu Yuehua had absolutely no complaints about her son's girlfriend.

I'm extremely satisfied!

Such a wonderful girl is hard to find even with a lantern!

Li Beixing was also very happy.

The first meeting with Chen Jingle's mother went well, and it was clear that the future mother-in-law had a good impression of her.

This relieved her greatly.

This means that they can come over more often in the future, instead of having to meet at the studio like before.

Of course, when it comes to privacy, the studio is the best.

This is a better place to eat.

……

Wait left and wait right.

Chen Jingle finally finished cooking.

For four people, the meal consisted of six dishes and a soup, a truly lavish spread in terms of both variety and quantity.

Crispy Chicken with Spicy Sauce, Secret Recipe Black Char Siu, Braised Beef Brisket with Scallions, Pearl Pork Chop, Jade Fish Fillet, Bok Choy in Broth, and Cordyceps Flower Stewed Black Chicken Soup.

"dinner time!"

Chen Jingle hung the apron with the words "God of Chef" printed on it on the hook, washed his hands, and leaned into the living room to shout.

"Alright, let's eat."

Liu Yuehua smiled and took Li Beixing's hand.

Chen Jingle had already served the soup.

Everyone took their seats.

Just looking at this table of dishes and smelling the aroma makes my mouth water.

At first, Li Beixing was a little embarrassed, afraid that Liu Yuehua would laugh at her for eating too much. But later she couldn't help it, and with Liu Yuehua urging her to eat more, she kept picking up food with her chopsticks!
There's no way around it, Chen Jingle's cooking is just too delicious. Today seems to be an exceptional performance. Every bite is incredibly satisfying, and a sense of pleasure permeates everything from the taste buds to every pore of the body.

Chen Qiyun went even further, eating until she was so full she could barely walk.

So much so that after they finished eating, they were supposed to share the cake, but both of them could only eat a little bit before they couldn't eat anymore. Chen Jingle ate a little more and was able to eat a whole piece, while her mother ate a small piece.

The rest remained almost untouched.

Li Beixing was a little embarrassed. Her belly was so round that it was difficult to even inhale and pull it in, so she had to keep her back straight.

After resting for about ten minutes, Chen Jingle checked the time and said, "Mom, I'll take Beixing back to rest first."

"Huh? Are we going back already?"

Liu Yuehua was surprised: "It's only just past 12 o'clock, it's still early, why don't we sit a little longer and chat?"

Li Beixing smiled sheepishly and said, "Maybe next time, Auntie. I have some other work to do this afternoon."

Liu Yuehua said disappointedly, "Okay, wait a moment."

She picked out a few items from the things Li Beixing had bought and prepared to move them into Chen Jingle's car.

"Auntie, no need, no need..."

"Yes, yes, it's our custom here; we can't let our guests go home empty-handed. Please take something. And this too—"

Liu Yuehua took out the red envelope she had prepared and stuffed it directly into Li Beixing's hand.

Upon seeing the thickness, Li Beixing was immediately taken aback and looked at Chen Jingle.

"Take it, why are you looking at me? It's for you, not for me."

Chen Jing chuckled.

Li Beixing met Liu Yuehua's expectant gaze and took a deep breath: "Thank you, Auntie!"

"That's right. If you want to eat Jingle's cooking in the future, just come over. Auntie welcomes you anytime. There's no need to pack it up anymore; packed food can never be as fresh as freshly made food."

Liu Yuehua said with a smile.

Li Beixing's face flushed slightly; she just didn't want her future mother-in-law to think she was a little glutton.

In fact, Liu Yuehua was hoping she would eat more; as the saying goes, being able to eat is a blessing.

……

Even after the car had driven quite a distance, you could still see Liu Yuehua and Chen Qiyun standing at the gate of the yard, waving goodbye in the rearview mirror.

At this moment, Li Beixing felt a different kind of emotion within him.

It seems that after today, she has established a new connection with Chen Jingle, and even with this house and this home.

It shouldn't be a bad thing.

She turned to look at Chen Jingle in the driver's seat and asked with a smile, "How do you think of my performance today?"

Chen Jingle turned to look at her, reached out and took her left hand, and smiled, saying, "Thank you for your hard work, perfect!"

Despite being unskilled and internally resistant, he still chatted with his mother about so many topics, which shows that Li Beixing was truly willing to do a lot for him.

"As long as I didn't embarrass myself."

Li Beixing's lips curled up.

She let go of Chen Jingle's hand, took out the large red envelope from her bag, and quietly opened the seal to take a look. As expected, it should contain ten thousand yuan, oh, and a one-yuan note.

One in a million!

She immediately covered her mouth and laughed with joy, asking, "Does Auntie mean she approves of me?"

Chen Jingle looked at her with a half-smile: "If this isn't considered approval, then what is?"

Li Beixing didn't say anything, but her happy expression betrayed her feelings at that moment.

Suddenly, something occurred to me, and I bit my lip lightly.

"So, next, do we have to go back to see my parents?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingle raised an eyebrow slightly.

(End of this chapter)