Getting the Certificate

After moving into the new house and celebrating the New Year, Wang Yan could be considered fully accepted by the Xu family. His most widely praised achievement was drinking all of Old Xu's relatives under the table—nothing demonstrated it more directly than that.

Father Xu and Mother Xu were delighted as well. They had shown off the bracelet and watch to all their relatives and friends, and they could not have been more satisfied with Wang Yan. He had money, so there was no need to worry about making a living. He had no parents or relatives to consider, making him practically a live-in son-in-law. Their daughter would not have to move far away and could stay by their side. Outside, he could support the household; at home, he could do chores. At the very least, he cooked better than the two of them.

To some extent, this made up for their regret at never having had a son. After all, Xu Hongmi had married far away, and her husband was not the forceful type. Inside and outside the home, Xu Hongmi was the one in charge. They lived too far apart, and she was far too busy. Wang Yan was different. He was so free that he could play chess with Father Xu all day, laughing and joking around. Even if the two of them did not stay home in the future and traveled everywhere, it would still be convenient to visit back and forth, without all the fuss. Of course, that was assuming Wang Yan could marry Xu Hongdou.

So overall, they truly treasured Wang Yan, waiting on him as if he were some lord.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Xu Hongmi's family of three returned carrying a pile of gifts. Wang Yan also