When Zeng Yao and Jiang Junhu arrived with gifts, they saw Mai Xingyang helping in the kitchen.
What was going on?
Could Mai Xingyang enter the Li family's kitchen now?
Mai Xingyang turned back and winked at Jiang Junhu, "From today on, I am officially Xuanxuan's boyfriend."
Jiang Junhu was stunned for a moment, then congratulated him with a wry smile, "Congratulations on getting what you wished for."
Mai Xingyang's smile remained foolish, "Thank you, and congratulations to you too."
Jiang Junhu glared angrily at Mai Xingyang. If it weren't for him, would he have dug a hole and buried himself?
How free life was outside!
Why did he impulsively join the special skills team?
...
At Li Sixuan's coming-of-age ceremony, all the Li family members from the special skills team came to congratulate her, and thus learned that Li Sixuan had accepted Mai Xingyang.
Although Li Weili had been living there for years, her daughter didn't like living with her and her husband, and still stayed with her parents. At this moment, hearing that her daughter had a boyfriend, her heart ached.
Mai Xingyang held Li Sixuan's hand and walked to Li Weili, "Aunt, I will be filial to you with Xuanxuan."
Team Leader Han did not acknowledge him as his disciple, but he always considered himself a disciple of Team Leader Han.
Li Weili cared about her daughter's feelings, "Xuanxuan, how do you feel?"
Li Sixuan shook off Mai Xingyang's hand and linked her arm with her mother's, "Relaxed, safe, at ease, and relieved."
"That's good."
Li Weili was relieved that her daughter wasn't entirely indifferent to Mai Xingyang, "Be good in the future."
Li Sixuan nodded, "I will, thank you, Mom."
...
Li Wanting and her sister presented their birthday gifts and also offered their blessings for Mai Xingyang and Li Sixuan's love, "Wishing you lasting happiness."
They had always thought highly of Mai Xingyang. Not to mention his family background, they supported Mai Xingyang for his ten years of silent devotion by Xuanxuan's side.
Mai Xingyang's foolish smile never wavered, "Thank you, Big Aunt, thank you, Second Aunt."
When the Li family's five "Si" brothers from Li Sirui to Li Sixuan returned from school and learned that Mai Xingyang had finally succeeded in becoming their sister's boyfriend, they all pouted at Mai Xingyang. He was too slow. Many of their classmates were in relationships early, why wait until 18?
Mai Xingyang was met with disdain from his five future brothers-in-law, but he still smiled foolishly. When they encountered true love and were as anxious as he was, they would understand his difficulties.
...
Strictly speaking, this was the first birthday celebration for the fourth generation of the Li family, not counting the grab-a-thing ceremony.
The brothers of the fourth generation of the Li family didn't know what suitable gifts to give, so they chose practical items like clothing, shoes, and hats from the mall in the dormitory area.
Li Sixuan happily accepted the gifts from her younger brothers, "Thank you, my dear brothers."
Mai Xingyang took out a colorful diamond bracelet, "Happy birthday."
"You?"
Li Sixuan was annoyed and didn't know how to question him.
Mai Xingyang took her hand and put it on her himself, "That year, I helped you refuse one. This is to make up for it."
The colorful diamonds sparkled on Li Sixuan's fair wrist, making it look as beautiful as jade.
Mai Xingyang secretly squeezed her hand before letting go, "From now on, tell me what you want, and I'll buy it for you."
"The stars in the sky!"
Li Sixuan said indignantly.
Mai Xingyang nodded, "Okay, I'll buy them for you."
Li Sixuan kicked him in embarrassment and anger. The family was watching.
Mai Xingyang looked up, and the Li family's attention had shifted to the dishes on the table.
"This dish tastes good."
"The wild chicken soup is very fresh."
They were happy to see Mai Xingyang being good to Xuanxuan.
...
In the evening, Li Weixin, who had returned from a mission, came with a pre-prepared gift to congratulate his niece. Upon hearing that his niece and Mai Xingyang had confirmed their relationship, he sighed plaintively:
"Mom, your youngest son is going to be single his whole life."
"How can that be?"
Tian Jing smiled, "My son is mature and handsome. Young girls nowadays like the 'older man' type."
Li Weixin couldn't help but think of his aunt asking him to gather kindergarteners or primary school students as a crowd back then.
"Mom, I miss Grandma."
Tian Jing's smile faded, "We'll go see her tomorrow."
"Okay."
...
For dinner, all the Li family members who could return did.
Except for Li Weibo, who was in Northern Province accompanying his wife to care for her mother.
Shen Jianrong had recovered well after the surgery with the help of many Ginseng Gu Ben Pills, but her energy was not as good as before.
Li Weibo felt guilty that his wife had shouldered the pressure alone back then, so he went to Northern Province whenever he had time to fulfill his responsibilities.
Han Lushí, as a father, could not be absent. His good mood immediately turned sour when he learned that Mai Xingyang had gotten his daughter's approval.
In front of the entire Li family, he beat Mai Xingyang soundly.
Mai Xingyang's soft tactic when facing his future father-in-law was to not fight back or retort.
Han Lushí, who felt like he was hitting a sandbag, got bored. After threatening Mai Xingyang, he let him go.
Mai Xingyang breathed a sigh of relief. Since the Li family didn't strongly object, he was considered qualified, right?
Zeng Jingrong glared at Jiang Junhu, who was beside his daughter, "Yao Yao, come here."
Zeng Yao dragged Jiang Junhu over to her father, "Dad, this is my boyfriend."
Not only Zeng Jingrong was stunned, but also Tian Jing, Ouyang Meihua, and all the Li family members were astonished.
Xuanxuan had just gotten together with Mai Xingyang, and Jiang Junhu had already found a new partner? And this partner was Zeng Yao?
Zeng Jingrong had the same thought as the Li family, "Yao Yao, he..."
"Dad."
Zeng Yao raised her hand and patted Jiang Junhu's face, "I only like his looks. If you're not satisfied, you can transfer his position..."
"Captain Zeng."
Jiang Junhu hurriedly tried to win him over, "I liked Xuanxuan out of habit of competing with Mai Xingyang. Annoying him is my greatest hobby."
"But from now on, I'll be his uncle, which will make it even better to annoy him."
"Please give me a chance. I believe I am a qualified sports teacher for the junior high school."
"Get lost." Zeng Jingrong waved him away and beckoned to his daughter, "Yao Yao, let's go talk aside."
When the father and daughter came back from outside the courtyard, Ji Shiyi was also following behind them.
Ji Shiyi was quite satisfied with Jiang Junhu. This was a boisterous man without much scheming, very suitable for her somewhat violent daughter. "Junhu, when can we arrange for me to meet your parents?"
What was going on?
Jiang Junhu quickly looked at Zeng Yao. Zeng Yao had only recently turned 18. He thought the Zeng family would keep their daughter until she was 25 before marriage, just like the Li family. He had still wanted to live a few more years of carefree life.
Zeng Yao walked to his side and whispered, "Don't you want your child to be better than Mai Xingyang's child?"
Jiang Junhu was somewhat tempted, but still felt something was not right, "But, but you're not of age yet either?"
Zeng Yao smiled, "If we prepare, the time will be just right."
Joke, she had her eye on a handsome and fun idiot. If she didn't get him into her pocket quickly, what if he foolishly sold himself again?
She needed a legitimate identity so she could deal with the pits this fool would occasionally dig.
Jiang Junhu felt that Zeng Yao's words made sense. Meeting parents, setting a date, applying for housing, and renovating the house all took time.
"Aunt Ji, it's up to you and Captain Zeng's schedule. My parents are free every day."
Jiang's father and mother, who were still working hard to pull their son out of the special skills team, never imagined that once their son joined the special skills team, he would be like a deep sea and never come out.