Cannon Fodder Group Ch.406

Chapter 406 – A Good Match

How did Huang Yuxian, Bai Ling, Xu Aiguo, and Zhang Ailian get along?

It could only be described with one word: a good match!

That’s right, a perfect match.

From the very first meeting, they made an excellent impression on each other.

Zhang Ailian’s admiration and praise for Huang Minyue only deepened this positive impression.

When they sat down to chat, they found they had many common topics and shared similar views, especially regarding the education of children. Their educational philosophies were almost identical.

They also shared the same affection and concern for their children.

Huang Minyue felt a deep sense of familiarity with Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian, as she saw reflections of her own parents in them.

This connection made her feel very at ease.

Because of this good rapport, Xu Aiguo, Zhang Ailian, and Xu Jinning were invited to stay for lunch. Zhang Ailian didn’t hesitate and joined in to help in the kitchen.

Bai Ling was pleased with Zhang Ailian’s assistance and didn’t mind at all.

Xu Jinning and Huang Minyue also went in to lend a hand.

Meanwhile, Xu Aiguo spoke with Huang Yuxian about his younger son, Xu Xiangbei.

When it came to understanding their children, no one knew them better than their parents. Xu Aiguo naturally wanted to tell his future in-laws about his younger son, mentioning both his strengths and areas for improvement.

Overall, he described Xiangbei as a good child.

Originally, Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian hadn’t planned to stay for lunch at Huang’s house, let alone remain until three or four in the afternoon.

They had intended to visit in the morning and return home afterward.

But with the Huang family’s warm hospitality and their engaging conversation, they ended up staying for lunch and continued chatting afterward.

Until it was time to leave, if Zhang Ailian hadn’t been thinking about going back to cook dinner for her eldest daughter, Bai Ling and Huang Yuxian would have insisted on having them stay for dinner. It wasn’t just out of politeness; they genuinely wanted to.

Bai Ling and Zhang Ailian, in particular, felt a deep sense of having met too late.

As Zhang Ailian and the others prepared to leave, Bai Ling and Huang Yuxian even directly called them “in-laws.”

Zhang Ailian and Xu Aiguo were happy to accept the term.

Huang Minyue, however, turned bright red.

She certainly understood what being called “in-laws” implied.

Despite her shyness, seeing her parents and the Xu parents getting along so well and feeling liked made her very happy.

In that moment, she knew that as long as she and Xiangbei continued their relationship steadily, nothing else would be a hindrance.

When Xu Aiguo and his family arrived, they brought a lot of items with them, and they left with just as much.

Of course, these items were not things they had purchased themselves. They were gifts that the Huang family had bought after learning of their visit.

It was a form of exchange.

Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian had originally intended not to accept the gifts, believing that it was customary for guests to bring gifts and not to take items from the host. However, Huang Yuxian and his wife’s insistence made it difficult to refuse, and they didn’t mind the gesture.

So, as they boarded the bus, they were still carrying quite a few items, just as they had in the morning.

The family of three exchanged smiles, their faces showing contentment.

This visit to the future in-laws had ended on a satisfying note.

With a successful process and a satisfying conclusion, they hoped that the future for the two young people would be just as fulfilling.

Xu Aiguo and his wife didn’t stay in Beijing for long. Considering the three days spent in Tianjin, they had been away for nearly a week.

Aside from Xu Xiangbei, there were only Xu Xiangdong and his wife at home, who had to manage the orchard, the pond, and care for the three young ones. It wasn’t an easy task.

So, they needed to return quickly to help.

For the elderly, their only ability was to support their children as much as possible, allowing them to focus on their work and business.

After spending three days in Beijing, Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian planned to leave.

Despite their reluctance, Xu Fanghua and Xu Jinning couldn’t bring themselves to ask them to stay. They could only confirm the departure time and buy tickets.

They also bought some items, checking to see if the elderly couple needed anything. Beijing offered a lot of choices and better selection.

Before leaving, Xu Aiguo and his wife also visited the compound and visited Grandpa Xie.

They had an enjoyable conversation with Grandpa Xie, but…

The conditions of the Xie family’s home were much higher than they had imagined.

With the compound guarded every few steps, those living there clearly held extraordinary status.

However, Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian were not intimidated. They felt respect and admiration rather than fear.

Grandpa Xie had clearly made significant contributions to the country and the people to live in such a place.

They respected and revered him deeply.

For someone like Grandpa Xie, they only hoped that he would live not just to a hundred but beyond, as long as possible.

Such elders were national treasures.

The country needed more of such venerable elders to guide and support it.

…

No matter how reluctant they were, eventually, they had to part ways.

That morning, Xu Jinning, Xie Ting’an, and Huang Minyue saw Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian off at the train station.

Xu Fanghua had wanted to come, but with her big belly and the crowded station, Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian insisted she stay home.

Xie Ting’an, as the future son-in-law, drove them to the station, which was only proper.

Huang Minyue, who had grown close with Zhang Ailian since their visit, was also present. She was reluctant to say goodbye and brought items from her parents for Xu Aiguo and Zhang Ailian.

“Ningning, take care of yourself and your elder sister. If there’s anything, call us,” Xu Aiguo said.

“Ningning, you must come home during the summer vacation. As for your elder sister, it depends on her condition,” Zhang Ailian added.

“Don’t overwork yourself. Rest well. And take good care of Xiao Xie,” Xu Aiguo advised.

“Yueyue, tell your parents that during the summer, when you have time, your family of three should visit Qinghe Village. Auntie will take good care of you,” Zhang Ailian said.

The repeated advice from parents before parting was always touching.

This scene wasn’t unique to Xu Jinning’s family. At the train station, many were bidding tearful farewells—parents sending off their children or lovers saying goodbye. The parents’ detailed instructions were all similar.

Because, after all, parents’ love for their children is the same everywhere.

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