Chapter 317: Gao Lan

"Wenzhe, your sister-in-law—is she easy to get along with?" Gao Lan asked cautiously.

Qin Wenze saw her worried expression and offered a comforting smile. "My sister-in-law is a very good person. She’s an intellectual, handles things thoughtfully, and is extremely easy to get along with. You don’t need to worry."

Gao Lan had a gentle sort of beauty. She was very thin and not particularly fair-skinned.

This had something to do with her years spent in the countryside.

After all, life had not been easy for her during those years.

But her face—it was still beautiful overall.

After all, her features were quite fine.

Of course, she was also rather clever; otherwise, she would not have been able to fend off the many men who coveted her during her years in the countryside.

The fact that she managed to come back in one piece was a testament to her abilities.

Gao Lan suppressed the unease in her heart and said softly, "Let’s go downstairs."

’I can go and help Aunt Li.’

"Okay, let’s go down. Wenhao and the others should be here soon!"

The couple went downstairs.

Today was the happy occasion of them registering their marriage, and as it happened, the second brother and his wife were also coming home.

It was truly a doubly joyous occasion.

After going downstairs, Gao Lan started toward the kitchen.

"Mom, I’ll go give a hand in the kitchen."

Mrs. Qin immediately waved her off. "No need. Aunt Li is almost finished. You don’t have to go. Just come sit with us for a while."

She wasn’t some stereotypical evil mother-in-law; of course, she wouldn’t make her new daughter-in-law, who had just registered her marriage, busy herself in the kitchen.

Besides, the work in the kitchen was pretty much done.

Many of the dishes were already cooked, and the rest—

"—Okay!" Gao Lan replied.

She then walked over and sat down next to her mother-in-law.

To be honest, she still felt a bit reserved.

After all, this was her first day of being married into the family—though not quite, as they hadn’t had a wedding ceremony yet.

So, she wasn’t planning on moving into the Qin family home just yet.

She listened quietly as her in-laws chatted, growing more and more curious about her sister-in-law.

The more she listened, the more amazed she became.

’Heavens, my sister-in-law is so incredible.’

’Not only was she among the first batch of university students after the college entrance exam was reinstated last year—she hasn’t even started university yet, and she’s already been recruited to work at a research institute.’

Thinking of last year’s college entrance exam... after hearing the news that it was being held, she had started studying every night.

’Unfortunately, after so many years in the countryside, I’d forgotten most of what I learned from my textbooks.’

’Especially subjects like math.’

’I was completely hopeless.’

’On top of that, I had to do farm work during the day, so I had to sacrifice sleep just to find time to study at night.’

’During that time, I really wished I could grow a second brain.’

’But even with all that effort, I still didn’t pass the exam.’

That had left her feeling dejected for a long time.

’Fortunately, I still managed to get a spot to return to the city after the new year.’

’This June, I took the college entrance exam again—unfortunately, I still didn’t pass.’

’But it’s okay. I plan to try again next year.’

Just as everyone was chatting, the sound of a car horn came from outside.

Upon hearing it, Mrs. Qin’s face lit up. "That must be Mingxue and the others."

She got up and headed outside.

The rest of the Qin family also got up and followed her out.

Seeing this, Gao Lan quickly stood up and followed behind them.

Qin Wenhao got out of the car first, then opened the door on the other side.

"Honey, we’re here."

Fu Mingxue: ’...?’

’Can’t I open my own door?’

After getting out of the car, she was surprised to find her parents-in-law and two other elders had all come out. ’Did they all come out here just to welcome me?’

The grand welcome left her feeling both honored and flustered.

"Mingxue, you look so much thinner," Mrs. Qin said, her voice filled with concern.