Chapter 395: Yan Luoxi: Am I Supposed to Give a Red Envelope for My Future Daughter-in-Law’s First Visit?

Chapter 395: Chapter 395: Yan Luoxi: Am I Supposed to Give a Red Envelope for My Future Daughter-in-Law’s First Visit?

Yan Luoxi was delighted that Gu Yizhou’s parents accepted her gifts.

After a moment of thought, she spoke again, "I had to prepare in a bit of a hurry this time, so I didn’t get a chance to pick out many things."

"Uncle, Auntie, please take a look. If you don’t like them, I can have some other things sent over later."

Yan Luoxi said again.

’My gifts aren’t nearly as nice as the things Yizhou got for his own parents.’ She thought about what other nice things she could find to send to them.

"No, no, no, Xixi, these are wonderful! We love them. You don’t need to spend any more money."

Chen Dongmei said hurriedly.

Chen Dongmei found herself growing more and more fond of her future daughter-in-law, who was wealthy, beautiful, generous, and poised.

It couldn’t be helped!

It was hard not to like a girl like Yan Luoxi!

As for all that talk about difficult relationships between mothers and daughters-in-law...

...that just didn’t exist in Gu Yizhou’s family.

You really can’t imagine the happiness of the wealthy!

...

After chatting for a while longer, the time reached about two-thirty in the afternoon.

Noticing that Yan Luoxi was constantly replying to work messages, Gu Yizhou glanced at the clock on the wall and saw it was already a little past two in the afternoon.

Knowing how busy Yan Luoxi was with work, Gu Yizhou spoke up. "Mom, Dad, it’s getting late. Xixi still has things to take care of at her company, so I’m going to head back with her."

"Huh?"

Chen Dongmei was taken aback for a moment before saying, "You’re leaving already? So soon?"

But then she remembered that as the president of such a large corporation, Yan Luoxi would indeed be very busy.

So, she continued, "Alright... work is important. In that case, you two go on back to the company and get to it!"

"Okay!"

Gu Yizhou nodded.

"Alright... be careful on the road. Drive safely."

Chen Dongmei said.

"Okay... we’ll be heading out then."

Gu Yizhou replied with a nod.

"Okay!"

Gu Zhenbang and Chen Dongmei both nodded.

Gu Yizhou stood up, and seeing this, Yan Luoxi rose to her feet as well.

"Uncle, Auntie, we’re going to head back to the company now,"

she said to Gu Zhenbang and Chen Dongmei. "Uncle, Auntie, goodbye~"

"Of course. Xixi, come visit whenever you have time. I’ll make you some more delicious food then!"

"And drive safely."

Chen Dongmei said gently to Yan Luoxi.

"Okay, thank you, Auntie~"

Yan Luoxi nodded obediently.

"Goodbye, Xiaoyan. Come visit whenever you’re free!"

Gu Zhenbang added with a smile.

"Okay, thank you, Uncle~"

"Goodbye, Uncle and Auntie!"

Yan Luoxi said once more.

"You little brat, drive slowly and be careful!"

Gu Zhenbang reminded Gu Yizhou again.

"Yeah... I know."

Gu Yizhou said with a nod.

Then, he and Yan Luoxi prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute!"

Just then, Chen Dongmei suddenly remembered something and called out to them.

"Hmm?"

Gu Yizhou and Yan Luoxi turned around, looking confused.

"Mom, what’s wrong?"

Gu Yizhou asked.

"Son, Xixi, wait for me. I almost forgot something important."

Chen Dongmei said, looking at the two of them.

After speaking, she turned and walked toward a bedroom.

Leaving Gu Yizhou and Yan Luoxi to trade bewildered glances.

Gu Yizhou shot his dad a questioning look.

Gu Zhenbang just shrugged, showing that he didn’t know either.

Gu Yizhou: "..."

Two and a half minutes later...

Chen Dongmei came out of the room.

She walked straight up to Yan Luoxi.

"Xixi, this is your first time visiting, and I don’t have a proper gift for you. Please accept this red envelope. It’s just a small gesture."

Chen Dongmei took a red envelope from her pocket and pressed it into Yan Luoxi’s hand.

"Ah?"

Yan Luoxi was stunned by this sudden turn of events.

This...

She was completely dumbfounded.

"Auntie, this... I can’t accept this..."

Yan Luoxi hurriedly tried to refuse.

"Hey, Xixi, you must accept this red envelope!"

Chen Dongmei looked at Yan Luoxi with mock reproach. "This is a local custom. We have to give a red envelope on a first visit. You can’t refuse it!"

"Uh..."

Yan Luoxi didn’t know what to do.

She cast a pleading glance at Gu Yizhou.

Having just heard his mom’s words, Gu Yizhou immediately understood her meaning.

There was indeed such a custom in Modu.

When a future daughter-in-law visits for the first time, the man’s parents give her a red envelope to show their approval and to wish the couple happiness in their future marriage.

Not giving a red envelope would signify that they were not satisfied with the future daughter-in-law.

In truth, it was just a custom, meant as a good omen.

"When an elder bestows a gift, you shouldn’t refuse," Gu Yizhou said to Yan Luoxi. "Xixi, just take it."

"Oh, okay."

Yan Luoxi nodded and reached out to accept the red envelope from Chen Dongmei.

"Th-thank you, Auntie..."

she said softly.

"Oh, silly child, there’s no need to be so formal with me."

"You’re welcome to come over and visit anytime you’re free!"

"And if that boy Gu Yizhou bullies you, just you tell me, and I’ll sort him out for you!"

Chen Dongmei said with a smile, holding Yan Luoxi’s hand.

Yan Luoxi glanced at Gu Yizhou, who remained expressionless, and then quickly looked away.

"Mhm... Auntie, I understand."

"We should get going now. Goodbye, Auntie. Goodbye, Uncle..."

Yan Luoxi said her goodbyes again.

Then, she and Gu Yizhou left.

After leaving the apartment, the two took the elevator directly down to the underground parking garage.

Meanwhile, back in the apartment, Gu Zhenbang and Chen Dongmei were sitting on the sofa, chatting.

"Old Gu, what do you think of that girl, Xixi?"

Chen Dongmei asked her husband.

"She’s great."

Gu Zhenbang said with a nod.

"Mhm... I also think Xixi is a wonderful girl. I like her a lot!"

Chen Dongmei first nodded in agreement, then shook her head. "It’s just that her personality is a bit soft. I bet that little brat Gu Yizhou is going to bully her quite a bit in the future!"

If Gu Yizhou had heard his mother’s words, he probably would have been left completely speechless.

Yan Luoxi, soft-natured?

Ever heard of Modu’s most beautiful Ice Queen, the aloof and domineering female president?!

The only reason you think Yan Luoxi is soft-natured is because you’re Gu Yizhou’s mom!

Meanwhile, Gu Zhenbang, who was sitting to the side, gave a slight nod in agreement when he heard this.

After thinking for a moment, he added, "Mhm... Beautiful, gentle, well-behaved, sensible, generous, and poised. She really is a wonderful girl. That little brat Gu Yizhou really lucked out!"

"Hey, what do you mean, ’that little brat Gu Yizhou really lucked out’?!"

Chen Dongmei shot Gu Zhenbang a glare and said irritably, "Is that any way to talk about your own son?!"

Gu Zhenbang: "..."

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