Li Ya, driven by intense curiosity, quickly exited the car and jogged to the wooden gate to peer inside.
"Wow, your yard is so big!"
Qin Chuan followed behind, unable to suppress a laugh, "This is probably our only advantage. In the countryside, every household has a decent-sized yard."
"Xiao Ya, don't mind our old house. People in the village live in this kind of environment, it's not like the city."
Qin's father and mother worried Li Ya might dislike their old, dilapidated home and spoke up immediately.
"Of course not! Uncle, Auntie, we're from the countryside too. I've been to where my grandparents lived, and it's nothing compared to here!"
"A rural home with such a large yard, and so many cave dwellings! Let me count, three in the front, two on the left, a total of five! It's really excellent, comparable to a villa in a big city!"
Li Ya exclaimed excitedly, her expression genuine and not at all affected.
The slight worry Qin's father and mother had completely vanished upon seeing Li Ya's genuine lack of disdain. Instead, it was replaced by a profound happiness, and they became even more pleased with their future daughter-in-law.
If Qin Chuan were to marry Li Ya, they would wholeheartedly approve.
Not only that, but Li Ya also helped carry things from the car into the house.
"Xiao Ya, please don't do this heavy work. Let the father and sons handle it!"
"Yan Yan, quickly take Xiao Ya to see where she'll be staying."
Jiang Cuihua saw this and quickly intervened.
Qin Shuren, along with Qin Yang and Qin Gang, also tried to stop her.
This was Li Ya's first time visiting their home; how could they let a delicate young girl do such strenuous labor?
"It's fine, these things aren't heavy..."
Li Ya still wanted to impress, but Wu Yanyan pulled her hand and led her towards a row of cave dwellings.
"Xiao Ya, let the men handle these things. I'll show you to your room!"
Led by Wu Yanyan, Li Ya was brought to the leftmost cave dwelling in the front. Wu Yanyan opened the door of one of the closed rooms.
It had already been thoroughly cleaned and furnished with brand-new mandarin duck patterned bedding. New paper had also been pasted on the doors and windows.
This was a typical northern earth cave dwelling. While perhaps not aesthetically pleasing, it was highly practical.
It was warm in winter and cool in summer, with ample space.
In the depths of winter, simply lighting a fire at the stove opening would make the entire cave dwelling toasty warm, making sleeping on the earthen kang incredibly comfortable.
"Xiao Ya, this is your home. Qin Yang, Qin Gang, and I cleaned it up yesterday. You and Xiao Chuan will stay here tonight."
Wu Yanyan explained with a helpful demeanor.
"Here, we have a brand-new washbasin, towels, and soap. If you need any other daily necessities, just ask me."
Wu Yanyan acted like a perfect elder sister-in-law, patiently describing everything in the cave dwelling.
"We'll be staying over there. Those two cave dwellings are my home with your eldest brother."
Li Ya eagerly examined everything in the cave dwelling, nodding repeatedly like a pecking chick, "Thank you, sister-in-law. Everything here is much better than I imagined, and I'm very satisfied."
At this moment, Qin Chuan entered carrying several large boxes. Seeing the newly renovated environment inside the cave dwelling, he exclaimed with pleasant surprise, "Talk about an upgrade! I remember this place used to be piled with all sorts of junk. I never expected it to look like this now."
"Thank you, sister-in-law, for your hard work!"
It went without saying that this must have been cleaned up by his elder sister-in-law, Wu Yanyan, along with his eldest and second brothers.
"It's nothing, this is a small matter, no need for thanks. We're all family!"
Receiving praise from her brother-in-law made Wu Yanyan beam inwardly, though she replied modestly.
"Besides, I'm the only one who's idle in our family right now. Being able to do something within my capabilities makes me feel better."
"Sister-in-law, your status is different. You have Tao Tao! Taking care of the child is your biggest responsibility. We can't all be working while no one watches the child!"
Qin Chuan said with a smile.
Indeed, in the Qin family now, Wu Yanyan was the only one without a job. But as Qin Chuan said, Wu Yanyan had a child who was not yet three years old. Her status was not suitable for working.
When the child grew older, if Wu Yanyan wanted to work, arrangements could be made then.
However, Qin Chuan felt that his sister-in-law seemed a little different today. How to describe it? She exuded a palpable happiness, and was much more affectionate towards him than before.
He didn't bother to dwell on the reason, put down the items, and went out to continue his work.
"Sister-in-law, come on, let me help you get something!"
Li Ya seemed to suddenly remember something and, taking Wu Yanyan's hand, walked outside with her.
Outside, Li Ya's Audi was still parked there, its trunk unopened.
This was Li Ya's car, and it contained some personal belongings, so out of politeness, no one had dared to touch it.
When Li Ya opened the trunk, Wu Yanyan's mouth dropped open in surprise, "Xiao Ya, what have you brought? Why is there so much stuff?"
"It's nothing much!"
"Here, sister-in-law, you take this box inside, and I'll carry this one."
Just then, Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua came out. They were startled by the sight and quickly called their three sons to help unload the items.
"Sis, what did you bring? Why is there so much?"
After all the items were moved into their parents' house, Qin Chuan was somewhat dazed. He really hadn't known Li Ya had brought so much in her car.
"Just some clothes and nutritional supplements!"
Li Ya casually picked up her car key and nimbly sliced open the tape on a cardboard box, revealing neatly stacked new clothes.
"Uncle, these are clothes I bought for you!"
"Auntie, this is for you!"
"And for eldest brother, eldest sister-in-law, and second brother too..."
Li Ya quickly took out sets of brand-new clothes.
"It's the Lunar New Year, and I didn't know what else to buy. Our family runs a supermarket, so we don't lack much. After thinking about it, clothes seemed the most appropriate."
"So I bought two sets for everyone!"
Looking at the clearly expensive designer clothes in their hands, everyone was overwhelmed.
"You child, why did you buy so many clothes!"
"We don't lack anything!"
Jiang Cuihua 'scolded,' but the joy on her face was undeniable.
What mother-in-law wouldn't be happy to receive new clothes from her future daughter-in-law?
"Yes, Xiao Ya, we've actually already bought our New Year clothes and don't need anything!"
Wu Yanyan also chimed in.
"But that's different. What you bought is yours, and what I bought is mine. Besides, I know everyone usually hesitates to spend too much money on new clothes!"
"Having a few more outfits allows for rotation and can keep you in a good mood!"
Li Ya, as expected of someone in business, was very articulate. With a few words, she had everyone beaming with smiles.