CHAPTER 321: CHAPTER 263 PART 2

The dinner was also very rich, almost filling the table.

Looking at it really stirred up the appetite.

Madam Rong kept serving Qin Yu, "Yu, eat more."

For quite a while after this, he would not be able to eat her cooking.

Of course, she only said this in her heart. If she spoke aloud, it would probably affect everyone’s mood.

"...Auntie, that’s enough, I can serve myself." Qin Yu saw that the food in his bowl was almost piling into a mountain peak.

The enthusiasm was a bit overwhelming.

"Okay, then eat up." Madam Rong was quite fond of Qin Yu, thinking him diligent and capable.

Then she served Qin Mei as well, "Xiao Mei should eat a bit more too."

"Okay, thank you, Auntie." Qin Mei’s voice was always shy and gentle.

The family enjoyed their first meal together in the new house, just the six of them.

After dinner, they sat in the yard to cool down.

"This yard is really nice, so spacious—it’s truly great." Rong Wenming adored this quadrangle dwelling, the size, and how large each room was.

It could only be said that although the house was expensive, it was completely worth it.

Even after Qin Yu gets married, his room would be more than adequate.

His words were met with everyone’s agreement.

They all loved this house.

Rong Yan planned to buy a few more properties when the opportunity arose, to prepare in advance for Qin Yu and Qin Mei.

At night, as soon as it got dark, Qin Ye became a bit restless and covertly pulled on his wife’s hand.

Rong Yan asked him, "What’s wrong?"

Qin Ye: ...

He couldn’t exactly say he wanted to go back to their room in front of so many people, could he?

"It’s nothing, I just saw a mosquito and smacked it away for you..."

For someone who usually didn’t lie, the excuse sounded hollow.

Rong Yan glanced at his expression and could easily guess his little scheme.

However, she had no intention of going back to the room just then since it was not as cool as outside.

So... she pretended not to notice.

Instead, she sent him on an errand, "Qin Ye, go fetch the watermelon hanging in the well. I think it’s chilled enough."

"Alright." Qin Ye stood up.

He then grabbed the bucket’s rope...and slowly pulled the bucket up.

When he got the watermelon, he placed it on the stone table.

Qin Yu had already run to get a knife by the time Qin Ye had gone to fetch the watermelon.

"Big brother, let me cut it."

As Qin Yu did the cutting, Qin Ye simply stood aside, waiting until he handed slices of the refreshing fruit to his in-laws.

Then he took a piece for his wife.

Rong Yan savored the watermelon, feeling very refreshed.

"Indeed, watermelon chilled in a well tastes better than one from the fridge."

Madam Rong gave her a look, "Then why do you want to buy a fridge?"

"Can’t it be used to store vegetables? Mom, I saw you put away the leftover vegetables quite happily tonight, you kept saying how good the fridge is! Also, you gained quite a bit of prestige today! When you were showing it off to Aunt Jin and the others, you nearly cracked a smile reaching the back of your head."

Madam Rong: ...

If not for the fact that it was a day for celebration, she would have been tempted to give her daughter a smack.

But the watermelon was truly delicious.

Just then, a knock on the door sounded from outside.

The family paused.

"Who would come by so late?" Madam Rong wondered. She got up, "I’ll go take a look."

Expecting someone from the Qin family, she was surprised that it was a young, beautiful girl, "May I ask who you’re looking for?"

Ming Liping had already guessed the identity of the person in front of her. She smiled subtly, "Auntie, hello, I’m your neighbor. I heard that today was your first day moving in, so I brought you something."

"Ah, this, this is too polite, no need..." Madam Rong was flustered, only now noticing the beautiful girl holding a very nice-looking plant.

"It’s nothing expensive, just a potted plant as a housewarming gift."

Ming Liping directly handed the potted plant to the still bewildered Madam Rong, "Then I won’t disturb you any further."

After saying this, she turned and left.

Madam Rong wanted to return the gift, but the girl had already gone, leaving her in an awkward situation.

Are all the neighbors here so enthusiastic?

After shutting the door, she returned to the courtyard holding the potted plant.

Since it was a quadrangle dwelling with another structure blocking the courtyard, the people inside did not see what happened at the front gate.

So they were surprised when they saw Madam Rong returning with a potted plant.

"Mom Yan, who gave you this?" Rong Wenming asked.

Madam Rong: "It was a neighbor girl from next door. She said it was a gift for our housewarming. I didn’t even refuse, and she just placed it into my hands. What should we do with it?"

Rong Wenming also found it strange, "Next door? Who?"

"I don’t know, she didn’t give her name, but she’s already gone."

At that moment, Rong Yan stepped forward. She took one look and her eyes narrowed slightly.

Seeing her daughter’s expression, Madam Rong became anxious, "Yanyan, what’s wrong?"

Rong Yan said, "This is quite valuable, Mom. Hand it to me, I’ll return it."

Upon hearing this, Madam Rong hastily passed the potted plant to her daughter, "Here, it seems to be from the house to our left."

Rong Yan nodded.

Qin Ye, concerned, stood up and came to Rong Yan’s side, "I’ll go with you."

Rong Yan glanced at him. "Alright, then let’s go."

Together, they walked toward the neighboring quadrangle.

Reaching the neighbor’s door, Qin Ye knocked.

But after a long while, there was no answer.

Qin Ye’s brow furrowed, "Wife, it looks like there’s no one home."

Rong Yan raised an eyebrow, "Keep knocking for a little longer."

Qin Ye obediently knocked again, but still no one appeared.

"There’s not a sound inside; they must be out."

Rong Yan stated, "Since that’s the case, and the origin of this gift is unknown, we can’t accept it. Let’s take this to the police station. You, go get the bike." This matter required her to personally explain things clearly.

Qin Ye nodded, "Okay."

He then turned to walk back.

Upon reaching their own quadrangle, he was about to set off with the bicycle.

After seeing this, Madam Rong quickly asked, "Qin, where are you going? Did you return the plant?"

"No, the people next door weren’t there. Yanyan said it’s better to turn in unknown objects to the police station. Mother, we’re going to the police station and may be back late. Don’t wait up for us; go to bed early."

Madam Rong: ...

Turn it in to the police station?

It’s just a potted plant, isn’t that going a bit too far? Why not just return it to them tomorrow?

But the son-in-law had already left with the bike, and she was too late to say anything.

After a moment’s daze, she turned to look at her husband, worry written on her face, "Is this making a mountain out of a molehill? After all, we’re neighborhood fellows; we’ll see each other regularly... Is taking it to the police station really proper?"