Chapter 947

Chapter 947: Family Reunion

"Hmm, growing taller is good. If danger strikes, you can run faster," Zhu Shunyao said casually.

"What nonsense are you talking?" Xie Xinlian came over, displeased. "You have such a bad mouth. Do you want our daughter to face danger?"

"I’m just preparing for the worst," Zhu Shunyao said sheepishly.

Xie Xinlian snorted, looking Zhu Yanyi up and down. "Her complexion is nice, she’s grown taller, and she’s slimmer. Soon our Ani will be all grown up." She sighed, feeling the typical mother’s conflict: hoping children grow up fast, yet reluctant to let them go.

"No growing up. Absolutely not," Zhu Shunyao said. she dreaded the word 'grow up.' she always feared her daughter would be snatched by a wolf once she matured. Just imagining that scene made her dizzy. "Ani, let’s not grow up. You’ll stay Daddy’s sweet little padded jacket, right?"

"Dad," Zhu Yanyi said, amused. "I’m only fourteen. I haven’t grown up yet. What are you worried about?"

"What could she be worried about? Isn’t it because I said Ani is nineteen and should find a partner?" Xie Xinlian looked at her husband with a knowing smile.

Zhu Yanyi burst out laughing. She glanced at Yan Aohan. Fortunately, Zhu Shunyao didn’t know about her relationship with Yan Aohan. Otherwise, she didn’t know how she would react or how difficult it would be for Yan Aohan. Thinking about it, she actually felt a bit excited, imagining Yan Aohan being teased by her father. It made her want to laugh.

"Seeing you smile so happily, I know you’re in a good mood. That puts us at ease," Zhu Shunyao said, relieved.

Zhu Yanyi realized her father’s behavior was just to cheer her up. A touch of emotion flashed in her eyes. "Dad, thank you both." She rested her head on Zhu Shunyao’s shoulder.

Zhu Shunyao patted his daughter’s shoulder. "We believe Master Yao is blessed with good fortune. There will be no problem. He will be safe."

"Yes, I think so too. I imagine Grandpa Yao is waiting for me in some corner of the world to take him home," Zhu Yanyi answered seriously.

"That’s the right way to think," Zhu Shunyao said, pleased that her daughter was open-minded. When she first heard the news that Master Yao had disappeared and Chun Yao had fallen into a coma, she truly worried her daughter couldn’t handle it. Seeing her healthy now, she knew she had borne the psychological pressure well. This thought put her at ease.

"Dad, Mom," Zhu Yanli entered, carrying an erhu on her back.

"Big Sister, you’re looking more like a musician every day, carrying your erhu everywhere," Zhu Zhibin teased as he saw Zhu Yanli.

"Teacher gave me homework. I need to practice every day," Zhu Yanli said with a smile.

"Alright, everyone is here. Let’s eat," Yan Aohan said with a sincere smile.

"Yes, yes, let’s eat. Mom made a table full of dishes you all like today," Xie Xinlian said happily.

Everyone sat down. Then Zhu Shunyao took out a small jar. "This is glutinous rice wine I brought from home. It’s five years old. I specially brought it to the capital this time."

Zhu Yanyi and Zhu Zhibin exchanged helpless smiles. Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. "Dad, you’re doing this on purpose, right? You know Doumiao and I can’t drink alcohol."

"It’s not for you to drink. I brought it out to drink with Little Yan. Little Yan, come here. Let us fathers and sons have a drink together," Zhu Shunyao said with a smile.