Chapter 56: If You're Going to Nap, Do It in the RV

After Uncle left, Zeng Shen's parents, Zeng Youcai and Wu Xiane, approached him. Zeng Youcai, with a slightly chubby face full of a kind smile, suddenly swung his hand playfully, aiming for Zeng Shen's head.

"Who's this Hu Hansan? Did you change your name after leaving the house?"

Zeng Shen, seemingly expecting this, dodged slightly and laughed, "Missed me."

"You rascal, since when did you get so quick?"

Zeng Youcai said, raising his hand again, determined to give Zeng Shen a light pat, but Zeng Shen stepped back quickly to avoid it.

"Alright, you two stop acting like kids as soon as you meet," Wu Xiane said, pulling Zeng Youcai's arm to stop him, then turned to Zeng Shen with concern, "Why didn't you call ahead to let us know you were coming, so we could prepare your favorite foods?"

"I wanted to surprise you," Zeng Shen replied.

"Hehe~ It is indeed a pleasant surprise." His mother smiled kindly, then looked at Xiao Ai behind him, with a gaze as if she were looking at a future daughter-in-law. With a smile in her voice, she said, "Aren't you going to introduce her to us?"

Zeng Shen, noticing his mother's words and her gaze at Xiao Ai, knew what she was thinking, so he quickly explained:

"Mom, this is a very good friend of mine, named Alice. She just returned from overseas this year and wants to invest in real estate in Jinhai. I introduced her to invest in a prefabricated food factory here in Tonghai."

"So I brought her along while coming for the ancestral ceremony to look around and understand the situation."

"Oh."

Hearing that she wasn't their son's girlfriend, Wu Xiane and Zeng Youcai felt a slight disappointment. But learning about her background, they were both taken aback.

They had already noticed the mixed-race girl's unusual aura, unlike ordinary foreigners. The fact that she was involved in real estate meant she must be from a wealthy family, a level they had never interacted with before.

Strangely, they felt relieved that she wasn't their son's girlfriend, just a good friend.

"Hello, Uncle and Auntie. My name is Alice. I might trouble you for your hospitality these days," Xiao Ai introduced herself, then handed over a bag of gourmet gifts, saying, "Auntie, I wasn't sure what you like, so I brought some nice foods."

"Heh~ No need to be so formal. You're welcome here, no need for gifts," Wu Xiane replied with a smile.

"Dad, Mom, this is the first gift I bought with my earnings—a massage device. Please try it out," Zeng Shen said, picking up a box from the floor.

"Just earning money and already spending recklessly."

His mother's eyes showed happiness, but her tone was slightly stern.

Hearing it was a massage device bought by Zeng Shen, Zeng Youcai took it eagerly, saying, "This rascal finally knows how to be filial. I've been having back pain from farming recently, so I'll try this thing out."

With that, Zeng Youcai headed to the living room to unpack and use it.

While he did so, Xiao Ai turned to Wu Xiane, saying, "Auntie, this massage device is a thoughtful gift from Zeng. It works really well."

Hearing Xiao Ai's words, Wu Xiane smiled warmly, "I know, I know. Are you hungry, my dear?"

"A little," Xiao Ai replied.

"Then I'll make you something to eat."

"Mom, I want some noodles with fried egg sauce," Zeng Shen requested.

"Auntie, I can make noodles. Let me help you," Xiao Ai offered.

"Oh no, dear, there's no need. You and Zeng just arrived. I—"

"It's fine, Auntie. I cook at home too."

"You can cook too?"

"Yes, Auntie, let me help you."

"No, you're a guest from afar. How can I—"

Before Wu Xiane could finish, Zeng Shen interrupted, "Mom, don't be so formal with Xiao Ai. I often eat at her place, and her cooking is delicious."

"Yes, Auntie, don't be formal with me," Xiao Ai added.

"Alright then, dear."

Eventually, Wu Xiane relented, leading Xiao Ai to the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Zeng Shen went to the living room and watched his father using the massage device, asking, "I saw you gave Uncle a lot of money earlier."

"It's for the ancestral ceremony. Your uncle said the Yan family hired a lion dance troupe this year. So, some elders decided to hire a Yingge dance troupe for our ancestral hall, increasing the expenses. Each family needs to pay double what they did last year."

"How much is double?"

"Three thousand."

"Damn, always putting on these empty shows, thinking the Zeng family is still the old village landlords from hundreds of years ago," Zeng Shen grumbled.

Zeng Youcai remained calm, "Getting angry won't help. If you and your mom are gone someday, and you can handle the family's gossip, you can build our own ancestral hall and move us there. You can worship us however you want, even if it's once every few years."

Hearing this, Zeng Shen's eyes lit up, "Dad, that doesn't sound like a bad idea."

Zeng Youcai widened his eyes, picked up a pillow from the chair, and threw it at Zeng Shen.

Expecting it, Zeng Shen dodged and laughed, "Dad, if you can joke, why can't I?"

"I don't think you're joking," Zeng Youcai replied.

"A father knows his son best."

Zeng Youcai picked up another pillow...

Soon, they returned to their usual banter, discussing other topics.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Wu Xiane was frying eggs while trying to learn more about Zeng Shen's life outside through Xiao Ai, who was washing vegetables.

"When did you meet our Zeng? He must have caused you a lot of trouble."

"We've known each other for years. Zeng is very..."

"My Zeng can be careless and likes to..."

"Auntie, Zeng is very ambitious and reliable. Once, we..."

Xiao Ai answered Wu Xiane's questions perfectly, making her very happy.

Soon, four bowls of noodles with fried eggs and some side dishes were ready on the table.

The family and Xiao Ai enjoyed the meal, chatting as they ate.

After dinner, Xiao Ai followed Zeng Shen upstairs to their rooms.

They weren't sharing a room, but each had their own.

However, since Zeng Shen's parents stayed on the first floor, after they went to bed, Zeng Shen snuck into Xiao Ai's room until 6 AM before returning to his room to catch up on sleep.

But within about an hour, his mother knocked on his door, asking if he was awake.

"Mom, I'm still asleep, not having breakfast."

"You little rascal, you can talk in your sleep? Learn from Xiao Ai, who got up early to help me water the fruit trees."

"I'm sleepwalking, Mom."

"You're just like your father, always making excuses. Your dad and I are going to the ancestral hall to help. We'll be back in the evening. Take good care of Xiao Ai, show her around, and let her try our local specialties."

His mother instructed.

"Okay, Mom, you guys go ahead. Don't worry about us," Zeng Shen mumbled, trying to

get back to sleep.

But soon after, he opened his eyes, realizing his mistake.

"Why sleep at home when I should be napping in the RV?"

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