The Liu family trio had barely finished their meal before they quietly left, clearly embarrassed—definitely never coming to Chen’s home again to boast. Eighty Electronic Book (txt02.com) Chen Yue held onto Qin’s arm, smiling, “It was so satisfying to make them feel so embarrassed!” Chen’s wife, standing by, looked slightly displeased, “After all, she’s your younger aunt. This treatment feels a bit excessive. Let’s all gather for a meal after the New Year!” “I’d rather not,” Chen Yue replied. “And I’d also like you to drop that idea. When they see us doing this, they’ll think we’re showing off. They’re particularly fond of such gatherings and tend to judge others based on their own habits. That would only be counterproductive for us.” The elder scholar nodded in agreement, “Little Yue makes a strong point—The more you try to get close to them, the more they’ll perceive you as showing off.” “Well, then, what can we do?” "Chen Lady was at a loss—she had only one sister, and surely couldn't cut ties over this. Qin the Young Man smiled and said, 'Don't worry, Auntie. Since their family values wealth and status, they'll definitely visit often in the future. Of course, their visits won't be just for show anymore—they'll come to court you and show their appreciation, heh!'... On New Year's Day, the streets were filled with the sound of firecrackers, radiating a festive atmosphere. As Fang Fang and Fang Fei were sisters, they held a particularly important position within Qin the Young Man's circle of girlfriends, so he decided to pay a visit to the Chen family for the New Year lunch. In previous years, to maximize profits, the Chen family's outdoor dining stall had stayed open throughout the holidays. This year, however, they had closed early. Fang Fei's monthly income was equivalent to her parents' hard work for a full year—now, even that modest income no longer mattered to them. Li Ru handled the vegetable preparation and washing, while Fang Yuan personally managed the cooking, and the kitchen was filled with a delightful aroma." At the outdoor table, there were already seven or eight dishes laid out, and it seemed the couple wouldn't be satisfied unless the table was completely filled. "Fei, when is your sister and Xiao Feng arriving?" Li Ru asked, "It's almost eleven now, and they haven't come yet. Why don't you call them and find out?" "Heh, after all, it's the New Year visit—how could we possibly come empty-handed?" Qin placed his gifts on the table, and soon the tea table was piled high with boxes of all sizes. Little Fang Fei bounced over, asking, "Did you bring me anything,姐夫?" Li Ru scolded her younger daughter, saying, "How could you go around asking your future brother-in-law for gifts? You should be more ladylike!" "What? Isn't that ladylike?" Fang Fei tilted her head. Today she wore a pale pink coat resembling a princess's gown, a silk scarf draped around her delicate neck, and warm socks and white boots below. In appearance, she was undoubtedly a ladylike young princess. Yet there was a touch of spirited, whimsical charm in her large, bright eyes that made it hard to associate her with the word 'ladylike.' Seeing her brother-in-law's husband staring at her with intense eyes, the young girl lifted the hem of her skirt and twirled in front of him, then asked, "Brother-in-law, aren't you going to speak? Is she really a proper lady?" Qin, the younger brother, couldn't help but clap his hands and smile, saying, "Of course, Xiao Fei is a proper lady—there's no doubt about it!" The girl beamed and extended her hand, saying, "Then shouldn't your husband give a gift to the proper lady?" Indeed, this girl is quite clever and imaginative. Qin took out one gift from among them and placed it in her hands, saying, "Here's your gift—a brand-new model of the Aifeng phone!" "Thank you, brother-in-law," the girl said happily. All these gift-giving gestures were really just for Li Ru and Fang Yuan's sake. Fang Yuan, stirring the vegetables as he cooked, remarked, "Why is Xiao Feng giving such a valuable phone to Xiao Fei? She's still a student—besides possibly affecting her studies, what other benefit does a phone offer?" "The little girl immediately gave her dad a look of annoyance: 'The phone can make calls, right? Otherwise, how would you and Mom have been able to reach me, as well as my sister and her husband? So having a phone is absolutely essential!' The couple indeed prepared a full table of dishes—not out of politeness toward Qin Feng, but because they knew his appetite was quite extraordinary; if there weren't enough food, he'd definitely not be satisfied. Fang Yuan glanced back at the tea table in the living room, then instinctively took the box from the table, opened it, and immediately stared in disbelief. "What on earth is this? Let me see," Li Ru stepped closer, immediately adopting the same expression as her husband. Inside the box lay a red property deed, along with a set of keys. The gift—was a whole house! Qin Feng smiled and said, "We originally planned to give the uncles and aunts a home, but Fangfang suggested that a storefront would be better—more suitable for business purposes. So we took the time to purchase one. This storefront is located in the midsection of XX Street, with a built-up area of 300 square meters. There are several restaurants nearby, all doing well in business. Why not open a restaurant yourself? With your culinary skills and a few additional chefs, it will surely be a hit!" The couple were so astonished they could hardly speak. It was said that storefronts on XX Street commanded a price of over 25,000 yuan per square meter, making a 300-square-meter unit worth over 8 million yuan. "This... this... this is too precious!" Fang Yuan's hands started to tremble as he told himself firmly in his mind that he must not accept it—too precious. Qin Feng smiled and said, "Compared to Fang Fang, this house is truly nothing. You've entrusted me with your most cherished daughter. It's only right that I give you something in return!" "Yes, absolutely right."