President, please comfort me.

Even though they all said so, Lanling still insisted that she could not accept this generous gift for the time being. After all, it was her first time visiting, and she felt a little embarrassed to accept so many valuable items.

Moreover, when she thought about how her parents hadn't given her much when Tang Chao went to Xiamen, she felt even more ashamed of what she had received.

Seeing that Lanling was determined not to accept them, Tang's mother did not insist. Her kind face was always adorned with a bright smile: "Alright, then I'll keep these safe for you here for now. When you get married to Achao, you can't refuse them anymore!" She gently patted Lanling's hand, her eyes full of love and anticipation.

Lanling blushed deeply at Tang's mother's words and nodded shyly, "Mmm..." Tang Chao looked down at her obedient and docile appearance, feeling even more delighted.

At this moment, Tang Yue suddenly rushed upstairs, and a few minutes later rushed back down, panting, and handed Lanling a gift bag: "Sister-in-law, this is a little gift I prepared for you. I also gave one to Sister-in-law Wenqi before. They are from the same series."

Then, she paused, a sly smile appearing on her face, and said in a low voice, "Hehehe, I bought two gifts this time! I'll give the other one to Sister Chen Nuo when I have the chance later."

Tang Chao felt very gratified to see how thoughtful, sensible, and cute his younger sister was. He smiled and said, "Xiao Yue, if you want to give this gift out soon, it depends on whether your brother Ye Lin is supportive enough."

After saying that, apart from Tang's mother, the three of them looked at each other and smiled as if they were on the same wavelength—that made sense, Ye Lin, it's all up to you now.

Tang's mother was completely confused, but unable to contain her curiosity, she eagerly asked, "So, Lanlan and Xiaoqi know each other too?"

"Yes, Mom, my sister-in-law and Sister-in-law Wenqi not only know each other, but they've been best friends since they were little." Tang Yue, her thoughtful daughter, smiled as she explained to her mother.

Lanling smiled and nodded in agreement: "Yes, Auntie."

"What a coincidence! Who is this Chen Nuo you just mentioned? Does Xiao Ye like her?" Tang's mother didn't know the reason and thought it was just a coincidence.

Tang Yue winked mischievously and let out a silvery laugh: "Hehe..."

As if she suddenly understood, Tang's mother burst into laughter: "Hahaha, I just talked to your Aunt Ye on the phone this morning. She was worried about Xiao Ye not having a boyfriend. I didn't expect that Xiao Ye already has someone she likes. That's great, that's wonderful, that's fantastic!"

Seeing this, Tang Yue laughed and said, "Oh dear, Mom, you'd better tone it down a bit, or you'll scare my sister-in-law."

Lanling quickly replied, "No, Auntie is straightforward, warm-hearted, and very lovely."

They were chatting happily, completely forgetting the commotion outside. A moment later, steady, powerful footsteps came from outside the door; Mr. Tang had returned.

Tang's father was an upright man who usually acted more than he spoke, except in front of Tang's mother. He was calm, steady, and rarely smiled, giving people a serious and reliable feeling.

I was halfway through my business trip, and before I had even finished my work, my wife called me back home.

"Husband, you're back! Come here quickly!" Tang's mother exclaimed excitedly when she saw him.

Although she is usually very outgoing, at this moment, she became noticeably gentler and more docile, and eagerly ran forward to affectionately take Tang's father's arm.

"Slow down, why are you running so fast?" Seeing this, Tang's father naturally reached out and gently supported her, his eyes full of concern and worry.

Tang Chao and Tang Yue were already used to it, and simply watched with smiles. Lanling, however, was seeing it for the first time, and blushed slightly, awkwardly looking away.

As the two approached, the three people on the sofa had already stood up. Lanling composed himself and politely greeted them first: "Hello, Uncle, I am Lanling."

Tang Chao and Tang Yue called out one after the other, "Dad, Dad."

Upon hearing Lanling's greeting, a faint smile, a rarity, appeared on Tang's father's solemn face, and he seemed unusually reserved.

He pulled out the gift he had specially bought at a high price at the auction on his way back and handed it to her. His deep and powerful voice rang out: "Hello Lanling, this is a gift your uncle picked out for you when he was on a business trip. Open it and see if you like it?"

Lanling accepted it with both hands, and upon opening it, he discovered it was an unheated pigeon blood red ruby ​​from Myanmar. Its shape was unique and exquisite, resembling a star, yet exuding grandeur.

Having grown up in the jewelry business, Lanling immediately recognized the ruby ​​as a rare and precious gem.

Faced with this gift, she knew it was impossible to refuse. She covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes filled with emotion, and readily accepted it: "Thank you, Uncle. I really like this precious gift."

Tang's father said, "That's good. This is just a small token of my appreciation. You're A-Chao's girlfriend, so it's worth it no matter how valuable it is."

Seeing that Lanling liked it, Tang Chao also thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Dad."

"Yes, Yue'er, Daddy brought you a gift too. Come with Mommy to get it later." Mr. Tang nodded, reached out his other hand to pat his daughter's head, and said lovingly.

"Thank you, Dad~" Tang Yue's eyes crinkled as she smiled, revealing eight teeth.

"Thank you, honey~" Tang's mother beamed with joy, unable to stop smiling.

"Alright, let's eat first. Aren't we going to Aunt's house for a while?" Tang Chao, who was alone, raised his wrist to check his watch. Seeing that it was almost time, he took Lanling's hand and walked towards the dining room.

The servants brought out the fragrant dishes one after another, among which a black earthenware pot stood out.

"Mom, what kind of dish is this? Why is it in such a big jar?" Tang Yue asked curiously, staring at the earthenware jar.

Tang's mother smiled slightly, a hint of mystery in her eyes: "Hehe, this is something special that I prepared for your brother. Quickly, put it over to the young master." She beckoned to the maid beside her, signaling her to place the earthenware pot in front of Tang Chao.

Tang Chao saw her actions and couldn't help but feel a little suspicious. When he recalled her strange advice earlier, "Drink more while you eat," he felt that something was amiss.

So, he stood up suspiciously, bent down and leaned closer to find out what was going on.

Inside was a dark, murky substance, accompanied by rising steam and a strong, peculiar smell, somewhat similar to the bitter aroma of traditional Chinese medicine.

After the heat dissipated somewhat, he looked closely and finally managed to make out some of the ingredients. It turned out that this seemingly ordinary earthenware pot was actually filled with several unknown medicinal herbs, including deer antler, seahorse, and epimedium.