"George, this is my fiancé, Shen Que."

"Shen Que, this is George whom I told you about."

Shen Que politely extended his hand and said hello in English.

George frowned at Shen Que’s hand, caught up in hesitation.

Jiang Cheng pulled back Shen Que’s hand, saying, "George dislikes germs; to him, our hands are very... dirty."

Shen Que uttered an "oh" and withdrew his hand without minding.

George finally relaxed his brow, looked at Shen Que, and revealed a somewhat unnatural smile, saying in very awkward Hua Xia language, "Hello."

"Hello."

The two officially met and after exchanging greetings, George returned to his dazed state.

Meanwhile, Gao Zhonghua and others also arrived, without much chit-chat, they got into the car and headed home.

Shen Que came driving a truck.

George sat in the passenger seat because he preferred places without crowds.

Jiang Cheng and Li Chunxiang sat in the back, while Gao Zhonghua and Dong Jianbei found separate ways to return.

Jiang Cheng sat in the middle seat, watching Shen Que drive, observing his leg.

"When did it heal?"

"A week ago, Old Ma bone came by for a check, he said it healed very well."

"That’s good."

Jiang Cheng, still a little worried, advised, "Since it just healed, don’t push it too hard, take it step by step."

"Hmm, alright."

Shen Que obediently agreed.

The truck soon arrived at the compound, and upon hearing the sound, Grandma Shen and others dashed out.

"Sister!"

"Jiang Cheng!"

"Daughter!"

Shen Yue rushed over first, hugging Jiang Cheng’s waist tightly, burying her head in it, tears brimming with longing.

Shen Xing stood behind, supporting Grandma Shen.

Aunt Li glanced at Li Chunxiang several times, disdainfully saying, "Why have you gained weight again!"

Li Chunxiang looked helplessly at her mother, replied, "Can’t you be a bit polite, pretend you haven’t noticed, can’t you?"

Aunt Li clicked her tongue twice, pinching the flesh on Li Chunxiang’s waist, said, "You’ve become so plump, it’s like a skirt made of flesh, and you don’t want anyone to mention it."

Li Chunxiang was rendered speechless, her mother’s vocabulary was vast!

The group didn’t linger at the door, Jiang Cheng considering George, let everyone go inside first, she walked behind with George.

Shen Que, alongside the two sons of the Li family, helped move the luggage.

Li Chunxiang didn’t follow to disturb them, everyone returned to their own homes.

Soon, it was just the Shen family and George in the room.

Shen Xing and Shen Yue hadn’t seen a foreigner before, occasionally sneaking glances, very curious.

Grandma Shen was curious too, although she concealed it quite well.

"Everything’s been moved, placed in your room."

Shen Que came in.

Jiang Cheng sweetly said, "Thank you, Director Shen."

Shen Que stared at Jiang Cheng, their eyes seemingly connected.

Grandma Shen coughed twice, noting there were still children and guests present.

"Jiang Cheng, are you renting your old room for this... George to stay in?"

"It’s fine, just for now, the pharmaceutical factory will probably arrange housing for him tomorrow."

Grandma Shen nodded, "Alright, alright, the room has new bedding, it’s clean."

Jiang Cheng affectionately hugged Grandma Shen’s arm, saying, "Thank you for your hard work, Grandma Shen, I bought you new clothes."

"Always spending money recklessly."

After saying this, Grandma Shen asked, "Do they look nice?"

Jiang Cheng was amused, boasting, "Would anything I buy not look nice? Furthermore, with your aura, even a burlap sack would look good, while others need clothes, you don’t!"

Grandma Shen laughed heartily, tears of laughter welled up.

"You really know how to flatter!"

"I’m truly sincere."

With Jiang Cheng’s return, the Shen family was filled with laughter and joy.

Although George couldn’t participate, he wasn’t overly tense.

Grandma Shen still made handmade noodles, continuing the tradition of dumplings when departing and noodles when arriving.

After eating noodles, Jiang Cheng and Shen Que together took George to the adjacent room.

They explained where the light cord was, how to handle the toilet, hot water, why the kang bed was like this and other issues, finally settling George in.

Shen Que escorted Jiang Cheng back to the other courtyard, standing at the entrance, their eyes meeting, holding hands, the couple’s mutual attraction was intense.

Jiang Cheng placed a hand on Shen Que’s neck, and in the next moment, Shen Que lowered his head, kissing the lips he had missed day and night.

On the chilly night, the two of them created a small oasis of warmth.

After the kiss, Shen Que held Jiang Cheng’s waist reluctantly.

"I want to bring you home."

"Didn’t I agree already, when will this Director Shen take action?"

After the kiss, Jiang Cheng’s charming eyes were alluring, her enticing demeanor was nearly irresistible for Shen Que.

The two were fond of each other, and as a passionately-in-love couple, they felt an urge to stick together.

It was an irresistible instinct.

Wrapping Jiang Cheng firmly in his arms.

"Right away."

Jiang Cheng raised her eyebrows.

"Alright... I’ll be waiting."

Jiang Cheng playfully pushed Shen Que away, looked teasingly at Shen Que, saying, "Goodnight."

Shen Que watched Jiang Cheng with reluctance.

"Goodnight."

Jiang Cheng entered the house, Shen Que took a deep breath, calming himself in the northern wind, then returned next door.

The following morning, upon waking, Jiang Cheng felt a bit disoriented.

After gathering herself, she realized she was home.

After spending a few minutes in bed, Jiang Cheng dressed and went to the courtyard of the compound.

Grandma Shen was already making breakfast, and Jiang Cheng asked George what he wanted to eat.

When Grandma Shen saw what George was eating, she quietly remarked to Jiang Cheng, "Foreigners are quite pitiful, eating only these..."

For breakfast, Jiang Cheng and a few others ate millet porridge with sweet buns, Grandma Shen’s pickles, along with a plate of stir-fried shredded potatoes.

On George’s plate were square-shaped mashed potatoes, three triangular slices of bun, and finally a boiled egg.

After breakfast, Shen Que went to work, Shen Xing and Shen Yue had already started their winter holiday.

There were only a dozen or so days before Spring Festival.

After sending off Shen Que, Jiang Cheng distributed gifts to everyone.

Around ten in the morning, people from the pharmaceutical factory arrived.

Jiang Cheng took George next door to negotiate with the people from the pharmaceutical factory.

True to their word, the pharmaceutical factory arranged a house for George about fifty meters from Jiang Cheng’s current residence.

They also arranged a personal assistant for George, though he declined.

He preferred no one at his residence; he could take care of himself.

This was met with skepticism, but for now this was the arrangement, adjustments would be made if necessary.

Finally, the pharmaceutical factory proposed George to visit the factory for checking if any equipment was needed for his work.

George’s previously absent-minded expression finally brightened, eagerly following along.

Since it was the first time, Jiang Cheng also tagged along.

However, on her return, she was by herself.

George had stayed in the lab, completely immersed.

Jiang Cheng had walked only a short distance when Shen Que drove up beside her.

Jiang Cheng immediately got into the car without a second thought.

Shen Que intended to be a gentleman, opening the car door, but didn’t get the chance.

After getting into the car, Jiang Cheng turned to Shen Que asking, "Where are we going?"

Shen Que smiled.

"Pre-wedding preparations."