Chapter 1395: Engagement
After the meal, everyone went off to do their own things. The boys were avoiding Shi Xian and then cheerfully headed up the mountain.
Chaoyang was trailing Jing Chu, his eyes full of unconcealable smiles and affection.
Lv Beiguang coughed and said, "Chaoyang, you better behave yourself. I’m going to work now."
Chaoyang blushed a deep red. He did have some thoughts, but he just wanted to kiss Jing Chu. Being called out by her dad about his inner thoughts made him quite embarrassed.
Holding hands now was surely not an issue, so he tightly held onto Jing Chu’s hand.
There were only the two of them left at home. Jing Chu helplessly looked at Chaoyang, "Let me go, this is uncomfortable."
"I want to hold your hand like this forever."
Jing Chu wordlessly stared at Chaoyang; whenever he spoke now, it was just sweet-talk.
Lv Beiguang arrived at the distillery, with Li Cunshan watching over things today.
"Captain, I’m bothering you today."
"Mr. Lv, what’s the bother? This is my job too. Have you been drinking? Go take a nap. We’re steaming sorghum right now, and everyone already knows the right texture, plus Yang checked it."
"No problem. My drinking capacity really isn’t great."
Yang Xiuqin saw Lv Beiguang come over, so the two of them inspected the steamed sorghum once over.
"It’s good, Xiao Yang, you really know your stuff about brewing."
"Actually, it’s just because my family no longer has a distillery, and my grandpa was afraid we’d lose our roots completely. So, I’ve been following him to brew since I was young, and after seeing a lot of it, I just learned."
Lv Beiguang nodded; the old brewers really passed down their skills through the generations, relying a lot on experience.
"Master Lv, the batch from the day before yesterday has already been sealed."
"Hmm. Three small jars are for Chaoyang to take to the Capital."
"Do we need to continue brewing?"
"Of course. Even if I haven’t drunk it, I know this wine must be excellent. Let’s keep going, and store it separately."
Yang Xiuqin completely followed Lv Beiguang’s lead; she was willing to do anything as long as she could see him.
Things were bustling here, and the tractors that went out to work had returned.
Li Yungui brought back a lot of money again, and he followed through on his promise to share it with everyone.
There were many people in the family, and just this money amounted to over a hundred.
This day, Chaoyang drove his mom and sister-in-law to the city.
Actually, Liu Xuefa had confirmed it was twins, but Qu Xiaoli felt it was still necessary to go to the city for a checkup, for more peace of mind.
"Mom, don’t worry, I’m healthy, nothing will happen."
"Well, we should have a checkup too, for more peace of mind." How can one be at ease, honestly twins are enviable, but also truly risky.
Wang Menglin decided to change the topic. Since getting in the car, the mother-in-law had been tense.
"Chaoyang. You’re not coming back for New Year’s. Is Jing Chu coming to visit you?"
"I’d like that, but I don’t feel comfortable letting her take the train alone."
Wang Menglin thought about it. With Jing Chu’s looks, she really didn’t feel comfortable letting her go alone.
Chaoyang was also pondering this issue, but he had already promised not to come back for New Year’s. However, being alone over there felt lonely too.
"Don’t worry, there might be a way then. Actually, the transport team often goes to the Capital."
Chaoyang’s eyes lit up. Yes, that’s a great idea. Upon returning home, he would definitely discuss this with Jing Chu; he could head over after the autumn harvest.
Actually, the best scenario was for her to accompany him over, but he was apprehensive about the Lv Family’s reaction. Going back today to ask the father-in-law and brother-in-law’s opinions.
Actually, letting Jing Chu go to the Capital was plausible. Anyway, no one checked here, and there she could be with him every day at work.
"Mom, sister-in-law, what do you think about Jing Chu going with me to the Capital?"
Qu Xiaoli was momentarily stunned, "That’s a good idea, but we don’t know your father-in-law’s opinion. They came here just to accompany their daughter and son, and you’re taking their daughter away—will they agree?"
"You’ll know if you ask. Chaoyang, you should talk to Jing Chu first."
"Understood."
Chaoyang was contemplating the possibility of this matter. Thinking Jing Chu wouldn’t agree.
In the city, the ultrasound showed it was indeed two children. "Congratulations, two sons."
Wang Menglin was delighted; she still hoped for sons, so this was great, having two sons at once.
Qu Xiaoli was listening nearby. She wanted to laugh joyously but was afraid of disturbing the doctor, so she held back.
Haha, two grandsons. Menglin was really something.
Chaoyang saw his mother’s smiling face as she accompanied her sister-in-law out, immediately going to greet them.
"Chaoyang, you’re going to have two nephews."
"Really, that’s great. Congratulations, sister-in-law, should I call my brother?"
Wang Menglin smiled and nodded, "Yes. Also, I need to call my grandpa."
"Mom, should we go to the big building or the supply and marketing cooperative to check things out?"
"No, it’s fine, there’s nothing lacking anyway. If there is, we can see the supply and marketing cooperative daily, and have them bring things over as needed. Let’s follow your sister-in-law to make calls."
The three headed directly to the post office. Upon hearing her grandpa’s voice, Wang Menglin choked up telling him she was pregnant with two boys.
Mr. Tao was truly happy. This would be the fourth generation he could see, and having two boys only made it better.
"Menglin, make sure you take good care of yourself."
"Grandpa, don’t worry, I’m fine."
Since they were outside and it was inconvenient to talk much, Wang Menglin hung up the phone and called Li Manjiang.
But he was out on assignment now, so he couldn’t hear this good news immediately.
Throughout the journey, Qu Xiaoli cautiously watched Wang Menglin’s belly.
Chaoyang found his mom’s actions quite amusing.
He wondered when he would have such an opportunity. When he could have his own child.
After returning home, Qu Xiaoli quickly prepared food for her daughter-in-law. Though just a bowl of handmade noodles, Wang Menglin tasted a rare delicacy.
The family all knew the good news, and Li Yungui’s smile wasn’t hidden at all.
Big Brother becoming a grandfather was something Li Yungui truly envied. Now, he didn’t have to be envious anymore, suddenly having two grandsons.
"Mom, I’ve finished eating; I’ll head back now."
"Alright, I’ll see you off."
"Mom, you heard the doctor, I’m healthy, there’s really no problem. Besides, it’s not that far, I can manage by myself."
"Alright then. But you must be careful. Cheng Lin, Hongling, you two accompany your sister-in-law."
This time, Wang Menglin didn’t refuse; having two younger brothers send her was fine too.
"Menglin, take these two scallion biscuits to Xiao Zhen, she likes them." Qu Xiaoli wasn’t full herself, yet she still had her daughter-in-law take them.