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Li Ran kept looking at Chen Xiaoqi, then assured her parents, "I will take good care of Xiaoqi, don't worry." After Li Ran finished speaking, they started chatting about other things. Li's parents said that they would be going back to their hometown in a few days and wouldn't want to disturb their time together.

Hearing their words, Chen Xiaoqi said again, "Don't think like that. The fact that you're here allows us to spend more time with you and fulfill our filial duties is something we'd be more than happy to do." Li Ran added, "Yes, Mom and Dad, look, Xiaoqi is pregnant now. I've gone to work, and there's no one to take care of her. Finding a nanny is easy, but finding a reliable one might not be so easy." Li Ran used Chen Xiaoqi's pregnancy as a reason, which naturally swayed the two elders. A slight wavering appeared in their hearts. Li's father and mother exchanged a glance, and then Li's mother said, "It seems so. We're also a little worried about Xiaoqi."

Pressing her advantage, Chen Xiaoqi immediately followed up with a self-inflicted injury, saying, "Yes, Mom and Dad, Li Ran goes to work and is busy. I'm all alone at home, and it's really boring. People are afraid of being idle, and they're bound to overthink things. If something happens to the child, that wouldn't be good." After Chen Xiaoqi finished speaking, she glanced at Li Ran beside her out of the corner of her eye, then quickly looked away, waiting for Li's parents to relent.

It was at this moment that Mr. Li said, "Then your mother and I will stay here for a while longer. We'll take care of Xiaoqi first, and we'll talk about the future later. If it really doesn't work out, your mother and I can buy a house nearby." This was a solution Mr. Li had considered. The idea of ​​buying a house here wasn't something he came up with on a whim; he had considered this method before, but hadn't made a decision. Now, it seemed that this idea was going to be put into practice.

Chapter 242 Returning to My Mother's Home

Mr. and Mrs. Li decided to stay there for the time being, as it was quite late after they finished discussing the topic. At that moment, Mr. Li said, "You two should go back and rest. You've been busy all day; take a good rest today." Li Ran quickly replied, "Okay." Just as Li Ran and Chen Xiaoqi were about to leave, they heard Mrs. Li say, "Li Ran, don't go to the company these next few days. Spend more time with Xiaoqi." Hearing this, Li Ran immediately laughed.

Li Ran said, "Mom, of course I know. You think your son is just a workaholic?" He then chuckled to himself. Li Ran and Chen Xiaoqi went back to their room. He couldn't wait to show Chen Xiaoqi their wedding room. Just then, Chen Xiaoqi entered the room and saw the room Li Ran had decorated for her. It was pink, Chen Xiaoqi's favorite color, and there were dolls she liked on the bedside table, especially the pink panther next to the sofa.

The room was decorated exactly as Chen Xiaoqi liked, but the decor made it seem more like a girl's boudoir than a wedding room. Chen Xiaoqi looked at Li Ran and said, "It feels a little out of place for you to live here. It's too girly; it doesn't quite suit you." Before Chen Xiaoqi could finish speaking, Li Ran retorted, "But it suits you perfectly!" Hearing Li Ran's words, Chen Xiaoqi shook her head helplessly and then added, "You've become more thick-skinned and your emotional intelligence has increased too." After saying this, Chen Xiaoqi couldn't help but laugh.

The two bickered for a while, and Chen Xiaoqi laughed heartily. "Okay, I'm sleepy, I'm going to wash up first," Chen Xiaoqi said, exhausted from a long day. "Okay, go ahead then," Li Ran said. After Chen Xiaoqi went inside, Li Ran started making the bed, thinking that once Chen Xiaoqi came out, she could lie down and rest. A short while later, Chen Xiaoqi finished washing up and came out. Li Ran said, "Lie down and go to sleep, I'm going to take a shower too." After saying that, Li Ran immediately went to the bathroom.

When Li Ran came out, Chen Xiaoqi was already asleep in bed. Looking at the sleeping Chen Xiaoqi, Li Ran felt a surge of happiness. He was captivated by her beauty.

Li Ran watched Chen Xiaoqi for a very long time, until he was utterly exhausted, before finally lying down to sleep. The night passed quickly, and Chen Xiaoqi woke up early. She glanced at Li Ran beside her; he was still asleep. She gently touched his face. Thinking about being able to spend every day with Li Ran, seeing him every morning when she opened her eyes, filled her with happiness. Just then, Li Ran woke up as well. He took Chen Xiaoqi's hand in his and wrapped his other arm around her waist. Then she heard Li Ran's voice; he said, "It's still early, sleep a little longer." After saying that, Li Ran quickly fell asleep again, but Chen Xiaoqi's heart pounded wildly. Even after Li Ran woke up again, Chen Xiaoqi couldn't fall back asleep.

"Weren't you asleep?" Li Ran asked Chen Xiaoqi after waking up. Chen Xiaoqi nodded shyly, so Li Ran said again, "Get up." Li Ran's voice was full of gentleness. At this moment, Li Ran and Chen Xiaoqi got up. After they washed up, they went out together. At this time, Li's parents had already prepared breakfast. "You're up, hurry up and get ready to eat breakfast," Li's mother said when she saw them.

At this moment, Mr. Li, who had been reading the newspaper, put it down and prepared to eat. So the family began their first breakfast. Breakfast was eaten quickly, and they finished in no time. After finishing, Mrs. Li asked, "When are you going to Xiaoqi's house today?" "Later," Li Ran replied after glancing at Chen Xiaoqi. "Okay. I'll go get you some things," Mrs. Li said, walking towards the room to get some things for Li Ran to take to Xiaoqi's parents. Li Ran then asked, "Dad, what did Mom take?" "For Xiaoqi's family," Mr. Li said casually. "Oh, I was planning to buy some to take over later. How come you're all prepared?" Li Ran asked again.

Not long after, Li's mother arrived, carrying six boxes of things in large and small bags. Upon seeing this, Chen Xiaoqi quickly asked, "Mom, why did you buy so much? You and Dad can keep it for yourselves; two boxes are enough for us." After Chen Xiaoqi finished speaking, Li's father explained, "This is your first time going back home after you and Li Ran got married. Naturally, we need to take it seriously. This time, you have to listen to your mother and me and bring all of this back. Don't be too casual." Hearing this, Chen Xiaoqi didn't say anything more. She stood up, took the things from Li's mother, and placed them on the table. After chatting with Li's parents for a while, it was almost time for Li Ran and Chen Xiaoqi to leave for Chen Xiaoqi's house.

After getting into the car, Chen Xiaoqi and Li Ran started chatting. "Li Ran, do you think Mom and Dad are already waiting for us at home?" Chen Xiaoqi said happily. "They must be," Li Ran turned to Chen Xiaoqi and said.

Then they started the car and headed to Chen Xiaoqi's house. Along the way, Chen Xiaoqi and Li Ran chatted about Chen Ling and Li Lili's wedding. Chen Xiaoqi told Li Ran, "My brother said that after our wedding preparations are finished, he's going to marry Ningxue. Now that we're both married, it's their turn." "That's wonderful! Why didn't you tell me about this before? When we see Chen Ling, we must ask him about it," Li Ran said happily. He and Chen Ling were not only relatives but also like brothers. He was happy for Chen Ling after hearing the good news. "I got so busy that I forgot. It's not too late to find out now. I'll ask him later," Chen Xiaoqi explained.

Chapter 243 Bickering

A short while later, Chen Xiaoqi and Li Ran arrived at Chen Ling's house. As soon as Chen Ling opened the door and saw them carrying large bags and small packages, he immediately said, "Wow, things are different after getting married. They even know to bring gifts when they come back." After saying this, Chen Ling laughed.

Chen Xiaoqi ignored Chen Ling's words and instead pulled Li Ran straight towards the living room. "Brother, come here, I need to ask you something," Li Ran called out to Chen Ling after they reached the living room. Just then, Chen Ling slowly walked over and said, "What is it? Why are you so serious?"

Before Li Ran could even ask, Chen Xiaoqi's voice rang out. Chen Xiaoqi asked in confusion, "Where are Mom, Dad, and my sister-in-law?" "They went downstairs to buy groceries. They've been gone for a while, they should be back soon," Chen Ling replied. Then, turning to Li Ran, Chen Ling said, "What were you about to say? Go ahead."

Just then, Li Ran said, "Are you going to marry your sister-in-law?" Li Ran directly voiced his doubts. At that moment, Chen Ling looked at Li Ran and nodded, then said, "I'm planning to. I'll find some time in the next few days to discuss it properly with Ningxue."

After hearing Chen Ling's words, Li Ran nodded quickly and said, "You're not young anymore, it's time to think about these things. Besides, your sister-in-law is a very good person." Everyone agreed that Li Ran was indeed a good person.

Just then, Chen Xiaoqi said, "Brother, I was worried that your wife would leave you, but now I'm relieved." "Why would you worry about that? You're just worrying for nothing," Chen Ling shook his head and said helplessly. "What do you think? Isn't it because your wife is blind to have fallen for you?"

"I'm afraid that one day, when her eyesight improves, she won't want to be with you anymore," Chen Xiaoqi said righteously. However, after hearing this, Chen Ling began to mock her, saying, "This isn't like when you were crying yesterday. You change your tune so quickly. Yesterday you were crying your eyes out, and today you're already criticizing me again." After saying this, Chen Ling looked at Chen Xiaoqi with disdain.

Chen Xiaoqi burst into laughter. Just then, Chen's parents and Li Lili, who had gone out to buy groceries, returned. "I heard you laughing as soon as you came in. What were you talking about, having so much fun?" Chen's mother said as soon as she entered.

"Haha, I'm telling you, Xiaoqi. Yesterday you were crying like a little kid, but today you've become so aggressive." Chen Ling spoke first. "You're the one who's accusing me first. Forget it, I don't want to argue with you." Chen Xiaoqi looked at Chen Ling and said calmly.

Just then, Li Ran, who was sitting to the side, couldn't help but laugh. At that moment, Li Lili said, "You guys chat, I'll go cook. We're having a Manchu Han Imperial Feast today!" As she spoke, Li Lili headed towards the kitchen. Seeing this, Chen's mother chimed in, "Yes, you guys chat, I'll go cook too."

After Mrs. Chen finished speaking, she headed towards the kitchen. "Xiaoqi, you'd better tone down your temper in the future," Mr. Chen said, taking on the role of lecturer after Mrs. Chen left, trying to persuade Chen Xiaoqi. "Dad, don't worry, Xiaoqi is doing very well."

"My parents said they were planning to go back yesterday, but Xiaoqi kept trying to persuade them not to go," Li Ran said, speaking up for Chen Xiaoqi. "Yes, it's good that your parents aren't going back; you should spend more time with her," Chen's father said. Then Chen Xiaoqi's voice came through, and she said, "Dad, don't worry, your daughter will never let you down. I'm a virtuous wife and loving mother."

"Right, Li Ran?" After Chen Xiaoqi finished speaking to her father, she didn't forget to ask Li Ran to testify. At this moment, Chen Ling couldn't help but laugh.

"What's wrong? You're not convinced?" Chen Xiaoqi said speechlessly after seeing Chen Ling. "No, no, I admit it, I admit it," Chen Ling said with a smile.

Just then, as Chen Ling finished speaking, Li Ran asked, "Brother, how's your company doing?" Li Ran immediately changed the subject, preventing Chen Xiaoqi and Chen Ling from hurting each other.

Then Chen Ling started talking about company matters. He said casually, "I've been busy with your wedding preparations lately, so I haven't been to the company much. I just took on a project these past few days. Liu Yuyang is keeping an eye on it." After he finished speaking, Chen Ling glanced at Chen Xiaoqi, trying to move her, but Chen Xiaoqi didn't seem to notice anything amiss.

Then Li Ran's voice came through. Li Ran said, "Thank you, brother." Li Ran naturally understood Chen Ling's meaning and expressed his gratitude. Chen Ling looked quite helpless at this moment. He only wanted to tease Chen Xiaoqi, but Chen Xiaoqi didn't take the bait, while Li Ran took it seriously.

"It's alright, Li Ran, we're all family now, family doesn't need to be so formal," Mr. Chen said righteously to Li Ran. "See that, brother? Look at Dad, his demeanor, and look at you. I can't even say anything to you," Chen Xiaoqi said, expressing her disdain. Chen Ling, seeing Chen Xiaoqi's expression, was also speechless.

So they chatted for a while longer, and then Mr. Chen said, "You two keep talking, I'll go help them. Why are they still not done?" As he spoke, Mr. Chen got up and went over. After Mr. Chen left, they continued chatting.

As soon as Mr. Chen entered the kitchen, he heard Mrs. Chen's voice. Upon seeing Mr. Chen arrive, Mrs. Chen quickly said, "You're here just in time. Those dishes are ready, take them over first. There are two more left, they'll be ready soon." As she spoke, Mrs. Chen pointed to the dishes beside her.

Mr. Chen looked in the direction Mrs. Chen pointed and saw the table laden with food. He exclaimed, "This is a real treat! It's been so long since I've had such a sumptuous lunch!" As he spoke, he began to work. Soon, he finished, and then Mrs. Chen said, "These two, come on, soon."

Chapter 244 The Manchu Han Imperial Feast

After hearing what Mrs. Chen said, Mr. Chen stood aside and waited. Soon after, Mrs. Chen's last two dishes were ready. Mr. Chen quickly took them away and then called Chen Xiaoqi and the others to come and eat. However, Mrs. Chen and Li Lili were already in the kitchen cleaning up the pots and pans.

"Wow, Mom, sister-in-law, this is so lavish!" Chen Xiaoqi exclaimed in shock, looking at the table laden with dishes. It truly was a Manchu Han Imperial Feast! "Haha, look how much Mom loves you! She made so much delicious food for you as soon as you arrived, and went out to buy groceries early this morning," Chen Ling complained. "Mom's good to you too. Look at your sad face, it's hilarious," Chen Xiaoqi said, glaring at Chen Ling.

"Haha, alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. This is your first time visiting your parents' home, so of course I have to cook something delicious for you." Chen Ling immediately changed his expression and became serious. Then, Chen Ling's normal words were heard again. "Haha, brother, you're better like this now," Chen Xiaoqi said with a laugh.

"Alright, alright, come and eat!" Mrs. Chen called out to the bickering couple. Chen Xiaoqi replied, "Okay, coming, Mom." Then she pushed Chen Ling over in her wheelchair. "Li Ran, I don't know what kind of food you like. Take a look at these, see if they suit your taste," Mrs. Chen said after they sat down.

"That's great, Mom. I'm not a picky eater, this is all very good, it looks delicious." Li Ran said, flattered, looking at Chen's mother. "Haha, that's good then, let's start eating." Chen's father said with a smile after hearing this. At this moment, they began to eat. "Wow, Mom, sister-in-law, your cooking skills have improved a lot again." Chen Xiaoqi said after taking a bite.

Chen Xiaoqi was eating heartily while talking. "Eat more if you like it. You're a mother now. You're still so thin," Li Lili said to Chen Xiaoqi. Li Lili seemed to have completely adapted to married life, calling Chen Xiaoqi and Li Ran "sister-in-law" as if she were used to it. She chatted with Chen's parents, did grocery shopping, and cooked breakfast; she seemed to have become part of the Chen family.

At this moment, Chen Xiaoqi said, "I also want to gain weight recently, it's good for the baby. Before, when I was filming, I didn't dare to eat anything, for fear of gaining weight. But now that I want to gain weight, I don't watch what I eat anymore, I can eat anything, and I eat so much every day, but I just can't gain weight. Isn't that infuriating?" Chen Xiaoqi said these words with a serious face.

Just then, Chen's mother began to speak, "That means the baby in your belly has absorbed a lot. Eat more, gain some weight if you can, and don't keep talking about dieting. Look how thin you've become! You're three months along and still so skinny. Even if you're not showing, you can't have no changes at all." Chen's mother looked at Chen Xiaoqi and said seriously. "Okay, I know, Mom," Chen Xiaoqi quickly replied. "Xiaoqi, you haven't started experiencing morning sickness yet?" Chen's mother suddenly remembered and asked.

After hearing her mother's words, Chen Xiaoqi immediately nodded and then said, "Yes, I haven't had morning sickness yet, but that's good, it means I'll suffer less. I've heard that morning sickness is terrifying, you can't eat anything, ah, just thinking about it makes me scared." Chen Xiaoqi said with a miserable face.

Chen's mother glanced at Chen Xiaoqi but said nothing more. She knew that everyone experiences morning sickness during pregnancy, though the timing might vary. Looking at Chen Xiaoqi's expression, she couldn't bear to shatter her illusions. These were all normal reactions, and Chen Xiaoqi would understand them later.

Then Chen Xiaoqi started saying again, "Sister-in-law, you and my brother should have a baby too, so we can raise it together. They can also go to school together." Li Lili blushed when she heard Chen Xiaoqi's words. She didn't know that Chen Xiaoqi's imagination was so wild, and how she suddenly turned to her and Chen Ling.

So Chen Ling looked at Li Lili and then said, "We have our own plans, so don't worry about us. Just take care of yourself." As soon as Chen Ling finished speaking, Chen's mother chimed in, echoing Chen Xiaoqi's words, "Yes, Ningxue, you and Chen Ling should probably start thinking about marriage. Look, Xiaoqi has already finished arranging the wedding, it's your turn now." Chen's mother glanced at Li Lili and then at Chen Ling.

“Auntie, I understand. Chen Ling and I have some time to discuss it further,” Li Lili said tactfully. “Mom, don’t worry about this. I have a plan,” Chen Ling assured his mother again. “You have a plan? You haven’t made any moves for so long. Okay, I won’t say anything more. I just want you two to make a decision as soon as possible,” Chen’s mother stated her purpose.

Then Chen Ling agreed, saying "Okay." At that moment, they started chatting about other things, little by little, for a very long time. Even after they had almost finished eating all the food on the table, they still wouldn't stop, continuing their incessant chatter.

"Alright, alright, you two go chat in the living room. I'll tidy up here," Mrs. Chen said, signaling them to leave. They had been chatting at the dining table for far too long, so Mrs. Chen suggested they find another place to talk. "Okay, come on, Li Ran, do you know how to play chess? Play a couple of games with me," Mr. Chen said, getting up and calling to Li Ran.

“Okay, Dad.” Li Ran immediately stood up and followed Chen’s father. “Alright, I’ll go watch TV then.” Chen Xiaoqi muttered to herself as she watched Chen’s father and Li Ran walk away, and then left. “Me too.” Chen Ling chimed in after hearing Chen Xiaoqi’s quiet murmur.

"Auntie, let me help you," Li Lili said at this moment. "No need, Xiaoxue, I'll pack these up myself in a bit. You go watch TV with them," Chen's mother said while packing her things. Seeing this, Li Lili didn't say anything more and followed Chen Xiaoqi and Chen Ling to the living room.

Chapter 245 Chatting About Everyday Things

"Sister-in-law, come here. Let's talk." Chen Xiaoqi said as Li Lili approached. "What is it? You need to talk to her alone?" Chen Ling asked curiously. Chen Xiaoqi rolled her eyes at Chen Ling and said indifferently, "It's a woman's business. Why are you asking such a silly question?" Then she pulled Li Lili back to the room.

Upon arriving at Li Lili's room, Chen Xiaoqi went straight to the point: "Sister-in-law, it's just the two of us. What are your thoughts on your marriage to my brother?" Li Lili hesitated, unsure how to respond, and stammered, unsure where to begin.

"Sister-in-law, it's okay. Just tell me what's wrong, and I'll definitely help you with it." Chen Xiaoqi patted her chest and assured her like a child. Li Lili looked at Chen Xiaoqi and couldn't help but laugh. "It's nothing. It depends on Chen Ling. It's the boy who should be the one to say it about marriage."

Li Lili's words already revealed her thoughts: as long as Chen Ling wanted to get married, they were pretty much set on track. Then Chen Xiaoqi said again, "Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I'll definitely tell my brother subtly, indirectly. I know how." Chen Xiaoqi spoke softly, like a mischievous little imp.

As soon as Chen Xiaoqi finished speaking, Li Lili's voice was heard. Li Lili said, "Don't think about it. It's okay, take it slow, let nature take its course." Li Lili said calmly.

Just then, Li Lili asked about Chen Xiaoqi's condition again. Li Lili said, "Have you been feeling unwell lately? Does your back hurt?" Chen Xiaoqi replied, "No, I'm perfectly fine, nothing's wrong." As soon as Chen Xiaoqi finished speaking, Li Lili continued, "That's good. Don't act like a child anymore; you must take good care of yourself. By the way, how is Li Ran treating you? He's doing well, isn't he?"

"Mmm, that's good. Li Ran has a good temper and always gives in to me." Chen Xiaoqi looked at Li Lili and said calmly. "That's good. You too, if anything happens that you can't tell your family, you can talk to me. I'll definitely help you if I can." Li Lili kept looking at Chen Xiaoqi as she spoke.

Chen Xiaoqi nodded, moved, thinking to herself that she must help Chen Ling marry Li Lili.

So after a while, they stopped talking about these topics and went back to the living room. This was because after Chen's mother finished tidying up, she started looking for Chen Xiaoqi and Li Lili to chat with.

After finishing her work, Chen's mother said to Chen Ling in the living room, "Where are Xiaoqi and Xiaoxue? Why aren't they here?" "They went back to their room to whisper to each other," Chen Ling said casually, glancing at Li Lili's room.

Then Mrs. Chen started calling for them to come out. However, Li Ran was still playing chess with Mr. Chen. It was clear that Mr. Chen's real intention wasn't to play chess; while playing, he kept talking to Li Ran about Chen Xiaoqi. At this moment, Mr. Chen said, "Xiaoqi has been spoiled by her mother and me since she was little, and she has a bad temper. In the future, if anything happens, you'll have to be more accommodating to her. A man shouldn't argue with a woman. Although Xiaoqi has a bad temper, she has a very kind heart, and I can assure you of that." They say a father's love is like a mountain, and Mr. Chen truly is a qualified father.

"Don't worry, Dad, I know everything. I understand. Xiaoqi has a very good temper, and we get along very well. You and Mom can rest assured." Li Ran looked at Chen's father and said with a firm attitude.

After hearing Li Ran's words, Mr. Chen felt somewhat relieved. The two then chatted about other things, and Mr. Chen asked again, "Your company does charity work?" This question from Mr. Chen had clearly caught Li Ran off guard.

This was the first time Mr. Chen had inquired about Li Ran's work. Li Ran looked at Mr. Chen and said, "Yes, I do charity work. Dad, this is the first time you've asked me about my job." "Haha, yes, I heard Chen Ling mention it once before, but I didn't ask you anything," Mr. Chen chuckled before continuing.

"Yes, I've worked with him before," Li Ran said casually, looking at Mr. Chen. "Are you usually quite busy with work?" Mr. Chen asked Li Ran, and the two chatted idly for a while. Meanwhile, they were also chatting in the living room.

They started their conversation by talking about the TV series Chen Ling was watching, then moved on to the specific details of acting, and then began discussing the entertainment industry. After chatting about entertainment for a long time, they moved on to clothes, discussing the outfits of celebrities. Suddenly, they felt a strong urge to go shopping, and Chen Xiaoqi suggested, "How about we go to the mall? It's been so long since we've been." Chen Xiaoqi's suggestion was immediately met with approval from Chen's mother and Li Lili, who also seemed to have not been to the mall in a long time.

"Yes, it seems like it's been a long time since I've been there," Li Lili recalled, adding. Just then, Chen's mother chimed in, "Now that you mention it, I realize it's been so long since I've been to a shopping mall." After saying this, Chen's mother looked at Chen Ling, gesturing for him to join their conversation, hoping he would accompany them shopping.

However, Chen Ling quickly received the signal and said, "Okay, if you want to go, I'll go with you. I have nothing to do at home anyway, so I'll just be your helper." Chen Ling looked at the three women and said gentlemanly.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Upon hearing Chen Ling's words, Chen Xiaoqi immediately stood up, ready to leave. "What about Li Ran and Dad?" Chen Ling asked casually, looking at the cheering Chen Xiaoqi. "It's alright, let them play chess. Don't worry about them," Chen's mother replied, continuing Chen Ling's words.

Since Mrs. Chen had spoken, they went out immediately. The four of them then hurried to the mall. On the way, Chen Ling said, "I'm currently working on the mall's construction. Once it's finished, I'll take you guys to see it."

Chapter 246 Shopping

"What's it like?" Chen Xiaoqi couldn't help but ask immediately. "A trendy shopping mall, it changes the conventional architecture, giving people a different kind of visual experience. I can't explain it to you, you'll see when you get there," Chen Ling said confidently. Seeing Chen Ling's smug look, Chen Xiaoqi didn't want to pay him any more attention. "Oh," Chen Xiaoqi let out a long "oh." Seeing Chen Xiaoqi's reaction, Chen Ling added, "Just wait, it'll definitely surprise you." After saying that, Chen Ling focused on driving. Chen Xiaoqi just smiled and didn't say anything more. She thought that shopping malls were all the same, and she didn't care about the mall's layout.

Before long, they arrived at the mall. Chen Xiaoqi recalled that the last time she went to the mall, she was so focused on buying clothes for her child that she didn't even have a chance to look around herself. Today, she could finally shop to her heart's content, and the thought filled her with joy.

At this moment, Chen Ling said, "Alright, you two can shop to your heart's content today. I'll carry your bags." "Mom, let's go buy you some clothes first," Chen Xiaoqi said after hearing Chen Ling's words. Chen Xiaoqi was a very sensible girl. She knew that her mother had been here for a long time, but she hadn't had a chance to go shopping with her or buy her any clothes. Today, she took this opportunity to buy her mother some clothes.

Then they heard Chen Ling say, "Yes, let's go, we'll take a look for you first." Chen Ling then pushed his mother in her wheelchair and started walking. They began helping his mother choose clothes. Perhaps it had been a long time since they had gone shopping, because every piece of clothing they saw seemed very nice.

So Mrs. Chen kept trying on clothes, while Chen Ling kept paying and carrying bags. After quite a while, Mrs. Chen finally finished shopping. She had bought everything, from head to toe. "Wow, I can't take it anymore, I'm so tired," Mrs. Chen exclaimed after finishing her shopping. "Auntie, let's go rest over there," Li Lili said casually, pointing to the nearby ice cream shop.

Then they headed to their next stop, a refreshment shop for a break. After a short rest at the shop, they drank some water and were full of energy again. They started saying, "Let's rest a little longer, then I'll go shopping with my sister-in-law and me." Chen Ling, listening to Chen Xiaoqi's words, felt a chill run down his spine. Girls really do seem tireless when it comes to shopping.

Despite his complaints, Chen Ling still got up and went shopping with them. "Going all out for a friend, good for you. Loyal," Chen Xiaoqi said, patting Chen Ling on the shoulder. "You know that," Chen Ling retorted, rolling his eyes at Chen Xiaoqi before walking out.

Then Chen Xiaoqi and Li Lili started shopping for their clothes. After browsing for a long time, they had bought a whole bunch of clothes, and they smiled at each other. For women, there are never too many clothes.

Looking at their many spoils, they finally decided to stop shopping. "Should we buy clothes for my dad?" Chen Xiaoqi asked, seeing that she and Li Lili had already bought their clothes. "No need, your dad has everything. He doesn't need any more clothes," Chen's mother replied, too exhausted to continue shopping.

So she said casually, "Never mind, let's buy some. If you're tired, you and my brother can go back to the car and shop around. My sister-in-law and I will go over." Chen Xiaoqi still seemed to have a lot of energy for shopping. After Chen Xiaoqi finished speaking, her mother said, "You're pregnant, don't you know how tiring it is?" "It's okay, Mom, we'll go back in a bit. You and my brother can go back to the car and wait for us. Or you can go ahead, and my sister-in-law and I will take a taxi back later."

As soon as Chen Xiaoqi finished speaking, Chen Ling immediately said, "Then you guys go ahead and shop. I'll take Mom back first. Be careful on the road when you take a taxi later." After Chen Ling finished speaking, he immediately took the things from Li Lili's hands and then called for his mother to leave.

"You two should go home early too," Chen's mother said to Chen Xiaoqi and Li Lili as they walked. After Chen's mother and Chen Ling left, Chen Xiaoqi and Li Lili went to the men's clothing store. Once there, they first picked out a coat and an inner layer for Chen's father.

Then the two of them went to buy coats for Li Ran and Chen Ling. Looking at the clothes in their hands, they were finally satisfied. "Shall we go back?" Li Lili asked, noticing that Chen Xiaoqi seemed a little tired. "Okay, I'm a little tired too," Chen Xiaoqi said, looking at the things in her hands. "Give me the things, I'll carry them for you. Don't tire yourself out."

Looking at the box in Chen Xiaoqi's hand, Li Lili said, "It's nothing, just two pieces of clothing, not heavy. We've bought them clothes, let's go. Let's go home." Chen Xiaoqi said as she walked towards the mall entrance. Soon, they arrived at the mall entrance and hailed a taxi to go home. A short while later, Chen Xiaoqi and Li Lili arrived home.

After returning home, Chen Xiaoqi said, "Dad, look, these are the clothes Xiaoxue bought for you." She pointed to the clothes in Li Lili's hand. Chen's father was already resting in the living room. Chen's mother, Chen Ling, and Li Ran were also there. "After Li Ran and I finished playing chess, I came out, and lo and behold, you were all gone. I called you and that's when I found out you went shopping. You didn't even tell us you were leaving," Chen's father criticized Chen Xiaoqi.

“You two were playing chess, so I didn’t want to disturb you. Let’s not talk about this anymore. Take a look at the clothes and see if they fit.” After Chen Xiaoqi finished speaking, she looked at Li Lili and gestured for her to hand the clothes to her father. Li Lili then said, “Uncle, please see if the clothes fit you. Do you like them?” As she spoke, she handed the clothes to Chen’s father. Chen’s father took the clothes from Li Lili and politely said, “I already have clothes to wear, you don’t need to buy me any.” However, while saying this, he was already unpacking the clothes. Then, Chen’s father looked at the style of the clothes and was very satisfied. This was to be expected, after all, Chen Xiaoqi and Li Lili had excellent taste.