"The Son-in-Law Pays His Respects to Father-in-Law and Mother-in-Law!"
"Old Yue, accept it. After all, it's a token of Xiao An's affection!"
Not only Shen Qinglan, but even Lin Xueyan, who rarely did so, urged Shen Zongyue at this moment, while discreetly giving him a meaningful look.
Shen Zongyue froze slightly, then followed Lin Xueyan's gaze to Chen An and Shen Qinglan's still-clasped hands. A flash of realization passed through his eyes, swiftly turning into deep gratification and complicated emotion.
"Good!"
Taking a deep breath, Shen Zongyue carefully put away the Essence Marrow Jade Ganoderma Fruit and looked at Chen An. "Since it is your heartfelt gift, then this uncle will shamelessly accept it!"
"You're too kind, Uncle!"
Chen An smiled. "Over these years, I must thank you and Auntie for taking care of me."
"Xiao An, don't stand on ceremony with us!"
Lin Xueyan stepped forward with a gentle expression, smiling broadly as she looked at Chen An and Shen Qinglan's clasped hands. Then she said, "From now on, this place is your home. We spoiled Qinglan a little too much growing up, so she can be rather willful. If she ever does anything wrong, please bear with her."
"Uncle, Auntie, don't worry. Qinglan and I grew up together. Ever since we were children, she has always been the one looking after me," Chen An said openly with a smile, without the slightest embarrassment.
"Hmph, hmph. It's good that you know!" Shen Qinglan shot Chen An a sidelong glance and said with a proud little huff.
"Qinglan?!"
Seeing his daughter's carefree manner, Shen Zongyue could not help frowning. "You're already this old, yet you still have no proper decorum?!"
Hearing Shen Zongyue's reprimand, Shen Qinglan stuck out her tongue and reined in some of her haughty manner. Yet she