Chapter 745: Whose Home for the New Year?

Later that night, the two of them lay in bed with the small night light on, reading together.

Her petite body leaned against Jiang Muye's chest, and his chin rested on her little head. When he lowered his head, he could smell the faint rose-like fragrance on her.

It smelled wonderful, and even better, he could kiss her springy cheeks.

Leng Ruoli smiled. "I finally understand why I was bleeding a bit before. So it was normal. I was really panicked back then, and I immediately went to the emergency room with you."

"Yeah, good thing nothing was wrong, but no matter what we have to take it seriously," Jiang Muye said gently to Leng Ruoli.

Leng Ruoli smiled and responded, "I'll definitely take it seriously. After all, there are two children in my belly."

The corners of Jiang Muye's mouth curled up involuntarily. He kneaded Leng Ruoli's fragrant shoulder, and after chatting with her for a while, he saw that it was getting late. He leaned down close to Leng Ruoli's little belly and said, "It's very late, time to sleep. Otherwise the little ones will protest."

Leng Ruoli gently stroked the back of Jiang Muye's head. "Alright, I'll listen to you. In two days it'll be the New Year. That will be the babies' first New Year."

Jiang Muye nodded. He was especially looking forward to it. He had been an only child, and now that there were two children, they wouldn't be only children, and wouldn't have to experience the loneliness of being an only child. That was a good thing.

Especially since he could also feel the festive cheer of the New Year. This year was definitely going to be a great one.

Because the New Year was coming, Jiang Muye planned to take Leng Ruoli back to celebrate. After all, there was more of a New Year atmosphere in the hometown.

Especially in the countryside, where it was lively.

Unlike in the city, which was especially noisy.

When Jiang Muye and Leng Ruoli decided to go back, Leng Ruoli asked, "What about my mom? Should we bring her along?"

Jiang Muye had no objections. "Sure, the more the merrier. Bring her along."

Mainly because Xiang Shan had just returned to the country, so she probably didn't know many people for the New Year, and besides, Father-in-Law had already gone back to M Country.

Xiang Shan probably wouldn't have anyone to keep her company, and would be lonely.

So before going back, Jiang Muye and Leng Ruoli drove to Xiang Shan's house.

They saw that Xiang Shan's house had already put up couplets and hung lanterns. It still had a New Year atmosphere.

When Leng Ruoli got out of the car, Xiang Shan came out to welcome them.

Seeing Leng Ruoli's belly sticking out, Xiang Shan was very excited. "So soon, and your belly is already this big?"

Leng Ruoli said somewhat proudly, "Twins, so it shows more."

"Twins really are a blessing. At least it's settled in one go, no need to go through it twice. That's a good thing too, it's just hard work." Xiang Shan still felt sorry for her daughter.

After all, twins absorbed more nutrition. Looking at her daughter, although her belly was big, her limbs were still very slender, still graceful.

"I think so too. I just hope the two babies won't be too mischievous." Leng Ruoli's eyes were filled with tenderness.

"Come back with us to celebrate the New Year this year," Jiang Muye invited. "I'm planning to take Ruoli back to my hometown for the New Year. My mom and dad and relatives will all be there, so it'll be lively."

Xiang Shan immediately waved her hand. "Don't. How would that look? It's only your first year of marriage, and you bring your mother-in-law along when you go back for the New Year. The neighbors would laugh!"

"But you'd be so lonely here on your own," Leng Ruoli said, reluctant to leave her mother.

Seeing Leng Ruoli's reluctant gaze, Xiang Shan smiled and comforted her. "I'm a grown woman, how could I be lonely? I have plenty of hobbies. Worst case I'll fly to Sanya for a vacation. Sanya is very lively. Besides, I have work to be busy with. Our studio gets especially lively during the New Year."

"But…" Leng Ruoli still worried about her.

Xiang Shan continued, "I want to stay and play mahjong. If my mahjong buddies are short one player, they'd probably complain about me. Those rich ladies are my business partners too. Besides, I'm not familiar with Muye's hometown. What would I do there? People would just laugh."

"How about I don't go back for New Year, and go back on the third or fourth day? I'll spend the New Year with you first." Leng Ruoli gazed at Xiang Shan fondly.

Xiang Shan laughed. "You don't go back for New Year and stay at your mother's house? Everyone would think you and Muye had a fight. The neighbors love to watch the drama. We'll just live our lives well. Your mom isn't someone who needs you to worry about her everywhere. Didn't I live just fine before?"

After hearing Xiang Shan's words, Leng Ruoli's mood improved a little.

"If you're really worried about me, have dinner with me tonight. Consider it our New Year's Eve dinner." Xiang Shan held Leng Ruoli's flawless white hand.

Leng Ruoli smiled and replied, "Alright, Mom. On New Year's Eve I can even send you a red envelope."

"Oh? Then one red envelope isn't enough, at least two. Your mom isn't easily satisfied." Xiang Shan said with a smile.

"Fine. This year I married Ruoli, so you'll get two red envelopes!" Jiang Muye said with a hearty laugh, his hand on Leng Ruoli's shoulder, speaking to Xiang Shan.

Xiang Shan rubbed her hands together, somewhat excited. "Then I've struck it rich!"

"Alright, how about I cook tonight's meal?" Jiang Muye suggested. "Just in time for you both to taste my cooking."

"Don't. I'll cook. Didn't I learn cooking for Leng Qihua before? He didn't have the fortune to enjoy it, so today you two get the treat." Xiang Shan said.

Hearing her mother mention her father, Leng Ruoli seemed to have an idea. "Mom, how about you fly to M Country too? Dad's probably very lonely. Just the two of you could team up and spend it together."

"Hahaha, I don't want to see him. Why would I fly there? If he wants to come here, he can come. I'm not going abroad. There's no New Year atmosphere, and I'd have to go to Chinatown. The food isn't as authentic as back home. I've stayed there for so many years, I'm sick of it. Not going~!" Xiang Shan waved her hand.

Her cheerful manner made it obvious she no longer minded the past.

Seeing that her mother was in a good mood and didn't seem to be forcing it, the dark cloud hanging over Leng Ruoli's heart gradually disappeared.

"Alright, let Dad go eat Western food. I'm the lucky one, getting to eat my mom's delicious cooking!" Leng Ruoli stuck out her tongue. She said that, but Leng Ruoli still missed her father very much.

She had already decided that on New Year's Eve she absolutely had to video call her dad and ring in the New Year together.

The corners of Jiang Muye's mouth curled up involuntarily.

Xiang Shan went to make something delicious.

After the delicious food was made, as soon as it was on the table, Leng Ruoli was overjoyed. "Mom, your cooking looks really great. It's all my favorites, so sumptuous~!"

She remembered that Xiang Shan hadn't known how to cook at all before.

"That's right, I've cultivated my skills well." Xiang Shan gloated. She took out her phone and said, "Let me take a photo and show it off to Leng Qihua, make him die of envy."