The moment they entered, Zhuang Chaoying began prompting the children to greet everyone.
Father Zhuang and Granny Zhuang went in and found seats for themselves.
Zhuang Hualin came in, beaming as she first greeted Huang Ling as her sister-in-law, then turned to the three children.
"We finally get to meet! This must be Tu Nan. Mom always says Pengfei looks like Tu Nan, and you really do look alike. You must be Jingcheng. What a handsome boy! Pengfei mentions you all the time at home. A national champion, appearing on television and in magazines-you're truly amazing!"
Zhou Cheng and Zhuang Tunan both smiled and nodded.
Zhuang Hualin then turned to Zhuang Xiaoting and showered her with praise.
Huang Ling brought over the teapot and poured tea for the two Zhuang elders.
Granny Zhuang stood up with a smile and began offering pleasantries.
"Look, this is the first time you children have met your aunt, and only the second time Hualin and Ling have met. The first time was more than ten years ago. It certainly hasn't been easy."
"Yes, that's right."
Huang Ling brought out more cups, set them down, and poured tea for the others.
Zhuang Hualin said sincerely, "Sister-in-law, sorry for all the trouble Pengfei caused you when he last came to Suzhou. After he came home, he kept talking about how happy he'd been at his eldest uncle's house, and how well his uncle and aunt treated him."
Her words were heartfelt. She was grateful to Huang Ling from the bottom of her heart.
Xiang Pengfei had returned to Guizhou wearing new clothes, and Huang Ling had not even accepted the twenty-odd yuan she had provided for his living expenses. From her son's account, she knew just how well this sister-in-law had treated him.
"Uncle, Aunt."
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