The clothes were chosen by Han. It is a skirt with a white background and blue flowers. The lining is of similar color and texture, but it is actually thicker, so one does not have to worry about being cold when wearing it at night. The flowers on the sleeves and skirt gradually become more and more dense from top to bottom, and the color gradually deepens due to the different layers. Han also added a lavender shawl on the outside and put it around her arms.
But in this way, I have to bend my arms all the time, otherwise I will fall to the ground in any second.
After putting on clothes, she started to do her hair. She put on some proper girlish hair accessories. There weren't many things on her head, but each one was exquisite and just right. She also gave her face some proper trimming.
Xiao Cao stood in front of the dressing mirror. The clear glass mirror made Xiao Cao doubt whether this was really herself. She looked very young no matter how she looked at her. However, because of her temperament and the clothes she wore, she looked quiet and elegant.
She does look very beautiful, but, "Mom, is it inappropriate for me to dress like this? It seems a bit too young."
"Nonsense, my son is still young, it's just right for him to dress like this. To me, this dress is still a little plain, but it suits my son's temperament. If it was pink, it would be a bit inconsistent."
Xiaocao couldn't help feeling cold when she thought about her pink clothes. Not to mention that Qi Chao was only eighteen years old and had passed the pink age. After all, people of this age were basically women. As for Xiaocao herself, no matter how tender her skin was, she couldn't get over the hurdle in her heart.
During the eight years I followed Dad Lin, my clothes were all gray. During the seven years I was with Tingyu, half of my clothes were green, blue, and yellow, and the other half were darker in color. Not to mention the years I spent in Kaiping later.
In comparison, what I wear now is really nice.
The people serving nearby also praised Xiaocao and Han as well.
Looking at her daughter who was much more outstanding than she had expected, Han felt very happy. She was indeed her daughter.
Han let Xiaocao hold her arm and took her out, "Let's have dinner now, and then go see your grandmother. Your grandmother is not in good health, especially after your grandfather passed away a few years ago, she had a serious illness. She likes quietness every day, except for the New Year holidays, we rarely eat together. I go to see her every day, and your father will go over when he is free. Everyone else basically pays respects every five days."
Xiaocao hesitated for a moment, "Where are my second uncle and fifth uncle?" They are all my biological sons.
"Some things are hard to explain. It's not that your grandmother doesn't like them, nor that they are unfilial. It's just that your grandmother feels upset when she sees them, so she just pretends to ignore them."
Xiaocao nodded and stopped asking questions. After a long time, he naturally knew everything.
Except for Wenren Taibo and the twin brother who was not at home, everyone else in the eldest wife's house was waiting.
The bored Wen Renying, upon seeing Han and Xiaocao, immediately went up to them cheerfully, circled around Xiaocao twice, and praised her highly. She looked really simple and innocent without any scheming. She seemed to like this sister who showed up halfway and obviously took away her favor. Even though it was their first meeting today, she didn't seem strange at all, as if they had grown up together.
Han was naturally the happiest in such a scene. As a mother, she naturally hoped that the family would be harmonious and her children would be loved by their friends.
"Ying'er, where's your father? Is he still at your grandmother's place?"
"Yes, I guess I'll have dinner with grandma." Wen Renying nodded in response.
"Then let's have our meal. Afterwards, I'll take Xuan'er to pay respects to your grandmother."
We are all from the same family, so there is no reason to separate us.
They are the closest family members. There is no such thing as not talking while eating. They talk occasionally, but there is an extra "stranger" relationship. The two little guys did not speak. While eating, they glanced at the grass, and seemed very curious about it.
Han and the others initially wanted to take care of Xiaocao. After all, it was obvious that the gap between her and them was too big, and they were worried that Xiaocao would not be able to adapt and would make mistakes and cause embarrassment. However, it was proved that they were overthinking. Xiaocao's etiquette was no different from theirs. Even though she had been eating simple meals before, now there was a table full of delicious delicacies, she was not in a hurry. Whether she was drinking soup or eating things that were difficult to pick up, she was skillful and natural, and looked like she grew up in a wealthy family.
It has to be said that this made everyone feel surprised and a little confused.
Han's eyes flickered slightly. Before, she was completely focused on how much her daughter had suffered. She was so distressed that she didn't notice anything else. Now her rationality and emotions had returned. Naturally, she thought more about it. The first thing she thought of was the son-in-law she had never met. She thought of the same thing as Wenren Taibo. This person must not be an ordinary person, otherwise her daughter would not be able to behave like this. When they get closer, she will ask her daughter carefully.
Seeing that Xiaocao had a good appetite, Han smiled and picked up some food for her, "Xuan'er, eat more. Don't be like your sister, who eats cat food and always complains that she is fat. Look at her, she has so little meat on her body, how can she look good?"
Wen Renying was innocently bombarded by her own mother, and pouted in dissatisfaction, "Mom said sister, why did you involve me." Then she looked at Xiaocao with a smile, "Sister is born beautiful, and she can be unparalleled in beauty even if she eats simple food. After you take good care of her, the most beautiful woman in Kaiping will have to stand aside compared to sister. I can't do that. I will get fat even if I drink water. Naturally, I have to control my mouth, otherwise I will become a fat girl and be disliked by your future son-in-law. What should I do?"
"What are you talking about, girl? You really have no shame."
Wen Renying winked playfully, "Isn't this at home? I wouldn't say anything out there."
Han stretched out her hand and pointed at her in the air, "You, you, I don't know what to say to you." She was helpless but also full of doting.
Wen Renying's smile became brighter and brighter, with a little pride, and she winked at Xiaocao, "Sister is back at the right time. Mom won't stare at me all day long in the future. You know, having a nagging mother is really frustrating. Why didn't you come back earlier? If you came back earlier, you could share some of my burdens earlier, right? But as long as you come back, it's never too late."
"You girl, you are becoming more and more outrageous. Even your mother is making up stories about you. Shut up now." Although Han was scolding, her eyes were smiling and she seemed to be in a very happy mood.
Wenren Xu, the eldest brother, also helped his mother to "scold" his younger sister, but he also did it with a smile, and turned around to say a few words to Xiaocao.
As the eldest sister-in-law, Youshi also interjected with a smile.
Regardless of whether their affection was genuine or fake, they all seemed to accept Xiaocao well, and were very welcoming and enthusiastic. Xiaocao didn't have such sharp eyes, so she couldn't tell their true thoughts. But she wasn't someone who would put herself in a difficult position. She wasn't as cautious as a newcomer, but just had a normal attitude, unexpectedly with a bit of tranquility and gentleness.
The atmosphere at the dinner table became more harmonious.