Chapter 21 - 20 The Large-Scale Inducement Scene
Jiang An, the star of today’s gathering, was incessantly quizzed by everyone about her relationship with Gao Chuan. She patiently answered each question, and got along quite well with all the elders. Shen Mei was particularly pleased to see the girl diving into the kitchen to lend a hand.
"Shen Mei, your daughter-in-law is really sensible!"
"Yeah, indeed, your family’s Gao Chuan is truly blessed."
Hearing such praises about her, Shen Mei laughed heartily. She had always liked clean and neat girls like Jiang An, and now that Jiang An had become her daughter-in-law, it seemed like a stroke of luck that matched her own desires perfectly. Watching Jiang An bustling around in the kitchen, Shen Mei’s fondness for her only grew.
At lunchtime, everyone took their seats together, and Jiang An sat down beside Gao Chuan. They had both been too busy to see much of each other in the morning, and Jiang An felt it was so unfair to see Dr. Gao looking so relaxed after she had been nervous all morning.
"Here, Jiang An, let me get you some chicken soup." One of Gao Chuan’s aunts directly ladled a full bowl of chicken soup for Jiang An, who hurriedly expressed her thanks. She was just about to take a taste when she heard her say, "You two must be trying for a baby by now, right? You really should nourish yourself well right after getting married."
"Yes, yes, yes, I’ve prescribed tonics for my daughter-in-law before. I’ll give you the prescription when I have time; you’re too skinny, don’t suffer when it’s time to give birth."
Shen Mei’s eyes lit up at the relatives’ comments, turning to face Jiang An and Gao Chuan across from her, "Your aunt is right. You should start getting ready."
"No rush, let’s wait until Jiang An graduates," Gao Chuan stated calmly and firmly, showing no change in expression, while Jiang An nearly sank her head into the chicken soup.