PNB Chapter 1323 It's all because of you
Chapter 1323 It's all because of you
Fu Chen hung up the phone and returned to his side. He gently kissed Fu Chen on the cheek. "Are you up? Your mother-in-law called and told us to come back for dinner."
Liu Meilan closed her eyes and hummed, "It's all your fault! I don't even want to move a finger now."
Fu Chen chuckled, found Liu Meilan's clothes, placed them by the bed, and dressed Liu Meilan, putting on her socks, as if he were spoiling her like a daughter.
Liu Meilan enjoyed Fu Chen's care, feeling sweet inside. Although they couldn't be together every day, each meeting felt like a reunion after a short separation. She felt incredibly comfortable, both physically and emotionally.
A dab of pearl cream on her face made Liu Meilan's fair complexion appear even more radiant. Her lips, naturally red without any lipstick, were full and glossy.
"Carry me on your back!" Liu Meilan didn't want to walk and pleaded with Fu Chen.
Fu Chen lowered his eyes and smiled faintly, then squatted down and carried Liu Meilan downstairs on his back. "Aren't you afraid of being seen?"
"Don't worry, my husband is back," Liu Meilan said softly. "I want more people to see that we're doing well, so they won't doubt that there's something wrong with our relationship."
Fu Chen felt a mix of sweetness, warmth, and bittersweetness.
Fu Chen carried Liu Meilan on his back and encountered many people. Seeing the affectionate couple, many people smiled at them.
Many young people see this: the woman looks at her husband with resentful eyes. Some men will carry the burden, while others won't, and will be strangled.
However, once they left the residential area, Liu Meilan didn't let Fu Chen carry her anymore.
It was a bit far, and turning my back to him would be tiring. Liu Meilan didn't want Fu Chen to get tired, so she took his hand and walked with him.
"I've done a lot while you were gone," Liu Meilan told Fu Chen, filling in the gaps in Fu Chen's family life. "Grandpa and Grandma are recuperating here and doing very well. The Liang and Xu families also like it here and said they'd come back next year. My in-laws are doing well too..."
Fu Chen felt guilty and didn't know what to say, because Liu Meilan had indeed protected the family inside and out. Most importantly, Liu Meilan wasn't just a housewife; she also had a significant career.
"Besides thanking you, I don't know what else to say," Fu Chen said softly.
Liu Meilan tilted her head. "Say you love me, love me in your heart. Nothing else matters, and I don't need it."
Fu Chen put his arm around Liu Meilan, shielding her from the wind, and said, "The woman I love most in this life."
"Hmm?" Liu Meilan frowned. "Do you have a woman you don't love that much?"
Fu Chen glared at Liu Meilan. "The only woman I love. Don't nitpick. You know that's not what I meant. You were there before, you are there now, and you will be there in the future. It's always been you!"
Liu Meilan smiled, "Me too."
Professor Xie raised an eyebrow as he saw his daughter and son-in-law enter with smiles on their faces. "Hurry up and wash your hands, dinner's ready."
Liu Meilan saw her mother and asked, "How are my older brother and sister-in-law getting along with Xiaobao?"
“I’m relieved to see that he doesn’t seem awkward,” Professor Xie replied. “Seeing Xiao Bao nestled next to your older brother and sister-in-law, I can tell he’s very happy. Your brother and sister-in-law are also happy. They’ll send him there during winter and summer vacations so they can spend more time together. Xiao Bao has a good education here. Your brother and sister-in-law don’t have any children around them, so they can focus on their careers and achieve remarkable results.”
Liu Meilan praised, "Mom, with you supporting us from behind, my eldest brother and sister-in-law are able to forge ahead in their work."
Professor Xie said smugly, "When I was busy before, I really wished someone could help me take care of the kids. I used to be so glad we were on the island, not having to worry about losing them. But I lost you... almost..."
As soon as Liu Meilan saw her mother thinking about this, she quickly comforted her, "Mom, it's all in the past, don't talk about it anymore! It makes me sad every time I think about you! It's the New Year, cheer up!"
The happiness of the present makes the sorrows and misery of the past life gradually seem distant and less painful.
Liu Meilan didn't want to live in hatred and anger every day, nor did she want to become someone who only knew how to complain and didn't know how to change and make progress!
She just wants to live each day to the fullest and cherish everyone she cares about and loves!
Professor Xie nodded, "So now I do everything I can to help my children, so that you can live a more comfortable life and have more energy to devote to your careers and your own lives!"
Liu Meilan hugged Professor Xie, "Mom, you should think more about yourself! You have elderly parents to care for, young children to raise, your own family, your own job, and your own life to live!"
Professor Xie's eyes were filled with satisfaction. "I now have a certain say and can take the lead in some matters! In my family, your father and grandfather never make demands. Even if I don't do well, they never criticize me; they just help me quietly!"
"Although you are still young, you already have children, a husband, and many relatives around you! Mom wants to teach you through my actions, hoping that you can prioritize and also take care of all the people you care about!"
"It might be a little tiring, and it might require a lot of effort, but the truth will prove that all the hard work and effort will be worthwhile! Many people will love you, and many people will care about you!"
Liu Meilan nodded, "Okay, Mom!"
From Professor Xie, Liu Meilan learned to be meticulous, gentle, and also to be open-minded and empathetic.
Most importantly, Professor Xie has always believed that love is not about taking, nor is it solely based on the hard work of others. Love is about giving, sincerity, and keeping promises.
There are many people in the family now, and there are four nannies! Because Liu Xiaobao went to live with his older brother and sister-in-law, Aunt Yu was worried that Liu Xiaobao would not be used to the food there. In addition, his older brother and sister-in-law also had work during the Spring Festival, so they went with him.
Therefore, there are now three nannies at home who help with cooking and cleaning, so Professor Xie can have an easier time.
The meal was delicious and very plentiful.
Liu Meilan gave her three housekeepers large red envelopes in advance, each containing 2000 yuan. "Aunt Wu, Aunt Xu, and Aunt Song, thank you for your hard work this year!"
The nannies were very happy to receive the red envelopes. "Thank you, Meilan! We'll keep up the good work next year!"
Two of them were transferred from the veterans' retirement home, and the other was from the island. They worked as nannies, but unlike the nannies in Shenzhen, they had job security.
Their personnel files are all registered under Liu Meilan's company, and they receive social security contributions every month! Not only are their salaries high, but their social security contributions are also high.
Now, Aunt Yu is their role model; she has already started receiving a retirement pension. Her monthly pension is 1900 yuan, and since she can still work, after deducting various contributions, her monthly salary is 5000 yuan, making her total income 6900 yuan.
This does not include red envelopes and holiday benefits for the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Spring Festival.