331: The Second Son of the Su Family

"Grandpa, you should keep those things for yourself. I'll just buy something on my own," Jin Chen smiled.

"Alright! That's the spirit!" Jin Shujing reminded him again, "You can't skimp on etiquette when you visit someone's home for the first time, remember?"

"Don't worry."

"Off you go then, hurry up! Don't waste time!"

After seeing Jin Chen off, Jin Yan took a deep breath before turning back into the house. "Old man, why is my heart pounding so hard when our Chenchen goes to meet his future father-in-law?"

"It's excitement!" Jin Shujing patted his chest, "I'm excited too. This brat is twenty-six already, finally becoming interested in women! If his dad were still alive, he'd be thrilled too."

"That's true." Mentioning their deceased son, Jin Yan's nose tingled, and her throat choked up slightly. "This is a good thing. I have to tell our son about it."

"Wait a minute, old lady, have you noticed something? Chenchen hasn't had a bout of illness for a long time, has he?" Jin Shujing suddenly brought this up.

"Yeah..." Jin Yan paused, then suddenly smiled, "This Su girl is his medicine! No wonder he likes her so much!"

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In the courtyard, it was also very lively.

Su Dahai came to the city for medical treatment, carrying two heavy bags with his wife, Lin Guihua, and their daughter, Su Lian, groping around until they finally found their eldest brother's house.

When the two brothers met, they were exceptionally cordial.

Su Dajiang looked at his younger brother, five years his junior but with a face weathered by life, with white frost at his temples, looking even older than himself.

His sister-in-law, Lin Guihua, was a typical rural woman, with dark cheeks tinged with red. When she smiled, her yellowish-white teeth looked simple and honest.

His niece, Su Lian, was eighteen years old, with a delicate age, two braids hanging down, looking shy with evasive eyes, too timid to speak openly to people.

"Big brother, this is Lian Lian. We're all country folk and haven't left the village much. She's shy and doesn't talk much..." Su Dahai pushed Lian Lian in front of Su Dajiang, "Let her take care of my sister-in-law for a while. This girl is diligent!"

"Great, that's great!" Su Dajiang nodded, addressing Lian Lian, "Child, don't be afraid! Your big aunt will rely on you for care in the future."

"Uncle, rest assured, I will take good care of my big aunt." After saying this, Su Lian blushed again.

"You see, I was so happy I almost forgot to introduce you. This is Hanyan, and this is Chuanjuan! Come and say hello to your second uncle and aunt!" Su Dahai called out to Su Hanyan and Chuanjuan to greet their uncle and aunt.

Su Hanyan and Chuanjuan exchanged brief greetings with their second uncle and aunt, then helped carry the luggage into the house.

Because they were staying for a few days, there were only a few rooms in the house. So, Su Hanyan's room was definitely going to be occupied.

"I'll tidy up my room." She said.

"Thank you, Hanyan." Lin Guihua quickly stood up, "Auntie will come with you. Just let me know how you want it arranged, and I'll do it for you."

"Auntie, you don't have to bother. I can do it myself!"

"How can that be? Let Lian Lian go with you." Lin Guihua pushed Su Lian, "Go and help your sister make the bed, be quick and diligent."

Su Lian blushed and lowered her head, whispering, "Sister, I'll help you!"

[pls dont be a white eyed wolf im begging]

"Alright, that's fine then."

Su Hanyan's room had not been occupied for a long time, and it was indeed a bit dusty. Just as she took out a rag to clean, she was about to carry a basin to the kitchen for water when she heard the sound of a car engine coming from outside the courtyard gate.

332: Unique

Could it be Jin Chen who's arrived?

She estimated the time and figured it was about right. Setting down the wash basin, Su Hanyan briefly tidied her hair and clothes in front of the mirror. Satisfied with her appearance, she smiled sweetly at herself in the mirror.

As she turned around, she caught Su Lian sneakily watching her.

Their eyes met in the air, and immediately, they both looked away, with Su Lian lowering her head to do something else.

Su Hanyan smiled gently, "Lian Lian, I'll be right back. You keep getting things organized."

Su Lian nodded vigorously, her face turning red as she spoke forcefully, "Sister, go ahead... I... I'm here... that's enough."

She really was a timid and shy girl. Su Hanyan chuckled and walked out of the room.

Just as she stepped into the courtyard, she heard a familiar and pleasant voice at the gate.

"Excuse me, does Su Hanyan live in this compound?"

"She does, she does. Go into the courtyard, shout, and she'll come out. Young man, who are you... to her?"

"I'm her boyfriend."

"Oh my, this young man is tall and spirited. Hanyan really has good taste!"

Hearing someone praise Jin Chen, Su Hanyan's lips curled into a slight smile, feeling elated inside.

In terms of looks and physique, Jin Chen was no less than anyone else.

Jin Chen had both hands full of things, a heavy load. When his tall figure appeared in this old courtyard, Su Hanyan felt like the world before her eyes suddenly brightened.

"Hanyan," he stood still, smiling warmly.

"Jin Chen," she ran towards him joyfully, reaching for the gifts in his hands and couldn't help but complain to him, "Why did you buy so many things! Don't buy so much next time."

Jin Chen chuckled ruefully after hearing her complaint, "You're really unique. If it were anyone else, they might complain about too few gifts, but you're complaining about too many."

"You don't understand now. But you will in the future." Su Hanyan tugged at Jin Chen's arm as they walked towards the house, calling out as they went, "Dad, Dr. Jin is here!"

Inside the house, Su Dajiang and his younger brother's family were chatting. They had just mentioned that Jin Chen would come to visit, and unexpectedly, he had arrived.

Su Dajiang hurriedly stood up and came out of the house to greet this future son-in-law.

Because he was not only Hanyan's boyfriend but also the person who had saved his life back then. If it weren't for him stepping in to save him in time, he might have lost his life in the hospital.

"I'll go take a look too." Su Chuanjuan tossed the melon seeds husks in her hand directly behind the door corner and hurried out, having been eagerly looking forward to this all morning, really wanting to see what Su Hanyan's boyfriend would be like, different from the others.

Unexpectedly, when their eyes met, she was stunned in place, unable to come back to her senses for a while.

To tell the truth, she had never seen such a handsome man before, with his straight and tall figure, standing tall like the poplar trees planted at the door, his face seemed to be carved out of a mold, every line looked so exquisite and pleasing, even more handsome than the movie stars.

"Dad, this is Jin Chen," Su Hanyan introduced briefly.

"Hello, Uncle!" Jin Chen greeted, his voice clear and charming, "I'm Jin Chen, Hanyan's boyfriend! It's my first time visiting Uncle, so I've brought some gifts as a token of respect."

Su Dajiang accepted the gifts with a smile, "Jin Chen, hello hello! It's hot outside, come inside and let's talk."

Just from that one glance, he was very satisfied with his future son-in-law. He was outstanding in appearance, with a stable temperament, clearly a man with a vision.

333: Jealousy, or Just Jealousy

This first formal meeting, he was completely calm, without any awkwardness typical of young men, giving people a very comfortable and appropriate feeling.

"Alright," Jin Chen agreed.

Su Hanyan pursed her lips and chuckled lightly, tilting her head to look at him, "Dr. Jin, your choice of words is quite elegant! It feels like I'm with an ancient scholar."

Jin Chen's lips curved slightly, and he lightly flicked her forehead with his finger, "Mischievous."

This light flick seemed to strike a chord in Su Chuanjuan's heart as well. She shivered for a moment, suddenly feeling lacking in her own life. Seeing what kind of man Su Hanyan had found, and then looking at herself...

In that instant, she felt like she was being overshadowed.

Li Baojun used to be something she was proud of, a man who wasn't tall but had an okay appearance, crucially, he could make money, and before that, he was obedient to her...

Now?

Su Chuanjuan sighed silently.

As soon as Su Dajiang entered the house, he placed the gifts Jin Chen had brought on the table, instantly occupying half of it. There were too many things, drawing everyone's eyes this way.

Wei Guiqin glanced at them, but seeing the quantity, she was very satisfied in her heart, immediately smiling.

Originally, their second son-in-law was rich enough, but unexpectedly, their future younger son-in-law's hand was even more extraordinary, without needing to look carefully at this pile of things, just a rough look would show they were of considerable value.

Su Chuanjuan's eyes blinked incessantly at these gifts, which included two bottles of Maotai liquor, two boxes of exquisitely packaged premium tea, two boxes of delicate pastries, a box of liqueur-filled chocolates, and fresh fruits such as apples, pineapples, and bananas.

These things must have cost a lot of money; it seemed he was really generous.

How thick must their foundation be for him to dare to give such gifts?

Su Chuanjuan took another look at Jin Chen and realized that the fabric of his clothes was also different from others. Just like that, compared to whoever Jiang Lei was, he was indeed not inferior.

For a moment, she felt quite uncomfortable.

Jealousy, it was jealousy!

Su Dahai and his wife wore simple expressions, revealing a frank smile at Jin Chen's face. With this new arrival to the younger generation, they didn't know where to settle their hands.

The phrase "A dragon gives birth to a dragon, a phoenix gives birth to a phoenix, a mouse's son will make a hole" floated into their minds.

This match made by Hanyan was indeed the dragon and phoenix among people.

"Jin Chen, you've bought too many gifts," said Su Dajiang with satisfaction. "In the future, don't spend so much! As long as you can come, our whole family is very happy."

Naturally, Su Dajiang understood the value of the gifts. Since someone bought so many gifts, it showed that they took this meeting seriously and looked highly on them. Although he said not to spend money, he was very pleased and satisfied in his heart.

"It's not too much trouble," Jin Chen said politely. "Please don't worry about it. I'm glad you like them."

"Like them, of course we do. I just feel that you young people work hard for your money. Keep the money for your future life," Su Dajiang had already mentally acknowledged this son-in-law, starting to consider long-term things.

Jin Chen understood.

With a faint smile on his lips, he turned to look at Su Hanyan, affectionately between his brows and eyes, "You don't need to worry about this. Even if Hanyan doesn't work or go to work, I can support her for life and let her live without worry."

This statement was quite bold, causing Su Hanyan's face to blush slightly in front of her family.

"Tsk tsk tsk, it seems that Dr. Jin earns quite a lot!" Su Chuanjuan couldn't help but exclaim.

334: So Unusual

"Not bad," Jin Chen smiled faintly, "Supporting her is no problem."

"Surgeons earn high incomes, huh!" Su Dajiang had heard of it, "After all, performing surgery requires skill, something most people can't do."

Jin Chen nodded slightly.

Su Hanyan thought to herself, this guy really isn't very modest.

But then again, he had the right to be proud.

"Alright, after all that talk, Hanyan, why don't you introduce Jin Chen to the family?" Su Dajiang said.

"These are my uncle and aunt who just came from our hometown. My mom is lying on the bed after a previous accident left her paralyzed. This is my second sister, Su Chuanjuan..." Mentioning her, Su Hanyan smiled and said to Jin Chen, "She treated us to dinner last night, you know..."

Jin Chen politely greeted everyone. When his gaze fell on Su Chuanjuan, the smile on his lips grew even more pronounced. "Hello, Second Sister."

"Hello," Su Chuanjuan nodded.

Jin Chen pointed to her dark and swollen eye circles, "Second Sister got hit? Cold compress within twenty-four hours, hot compress within twenty-four hours afterward, to reduce swelling and disperse bruises; the effect will be quite good."

Su Chuanjuan's face immediately turned purple, "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Su Hanyan nearly burst out laughing; this Jin Chen, intentionally poking at people's sore spots.

Su Dajiang invited Jin Chen to sit down and instructed Su Chuanjuan to make tea. As an elder, he discussed some work and life matters with Jin Chen.

He had to admit, this son-in-law was indeed outstanding, with much broader horizons and knowledge than usual.

He sincerely felt happy for his youngest daughter.

Su Chuanjuan, for some reason, felt jealous. Seeing how much her father cared and how happy he was for Su Hanyan's sake, she felt quite uneasy.

She had a fight with Li Baojun, got beaten and returned to her parents' home, and her father treated her with indifference. But when Hanyan's boyfriend came, he was so delighted.

Su Chuanjuan felt stifled and, after serving tea to the elders, approached Jin Chen with a smile, inquiring about his family background.

"Jin Chen, I heard you're a doctor? What field do you specialize in?"

"Surgery."

"You use a scalpel?"

"Yes."

"Then you must have quite a few patients coming to see you?" Wei Guiqin interjected, trying hard to make an impression in front of her son-in-law.

"Quite a few. If I don't take breaks, my schedule is filled with surgeries every day," Jin Chen took a sip of tea, cleared his throat, "Patients come because of my reputation; it's hard to turn anyone away."

"Really? Dr. Jin must earn quite a bit in bonuses, right?" Su Chuanjuan asked again.

"Average. Every time, various bonuses and awards come my way, and managing them is quite a headache," Jin Chen finished, then seemed to remember something. He took out his car keys and handed them to Hanyan, "I left a Rolex watch in the car; I bought it with a recent award. I asked my friend in Hong Kong to buy it for you."

"Rolex? What brand is that?" Su Dahai often heard people in the village discussing watches; he knew some domestic brands, but when it came to imported watches, he really had no idea.

"This watch is a famous foreign brand. Even the cheapest one costs a few thousand yuan," Su Dajiang had never seen one either, just heard about it.

"Oh my, so expensive?" Wei Guiqin was stunned, "This is like carrying a whole house on your wrist!"

"It's okay. With my level, this is the best I can afford for Hanyan," Jin Chen remained poised and polite, "Hanyan, would you like to see if you like it?"

Su Hanyan looked at Jin Chen. Why is this guy acting so weird?

335: Showing Off Affection Expertly

On normal days, he was so low-key. Today, he came here to flaunt his wealth? This was practically a mini Versailles!

"Alright, I'll go get it now," Su Hanyan said.

Holding the car keys, she retrieved the watch and returned. In front of everyone, she opened the box. The watch was indeed exquisite, reflecting a unique metallic sheen.

Jin Chen stood up and helped her put it on her wrist, smiling, "Hanyan's wrist is truly beautiful; everything looks good on her."

"Thank you," Su Hanyan said softly. When she looked up, she caught Su Chuanjuan's jealous and envious gaze. At that moment, she suddenly understood why Jin Chen had been acting so unusually.

It was all for Su Chuanjuan!

Yesterday, when she went on the blind date, it was Su Chuanjuan who introduced her. Probably when Shen Xingchen reported back, he must have mentioned that man's situation, right?

Now Jin Chen was doing this purely to shut Su Chuanjuan up and ease her heart.

Heh, he really held grudges!

But Su Hanyan was quite happy too. Seeing Su Chuanjuan's expression, she knew that she was feeling very uncomfortable deep down. Jin Chen was truly something, each word he said was like a direct hit on Su Chuanjuan's heart.

"You're welcome. As long as Hanyan likes it."

"I like it. I like anything you give me," Su Hanyan smiled sweetly, her eyes filled with affection.

If she showed off her affection expertly like this, the elders were all delighted, while Su Chuanjuan was getting more and more upset.

"Aren't you spending quite extravagantly just to chase a girl? Aren't you afraid of going bankrupt?" Su Chuanjuan unwillingly said, her smile frozen on her face, but still trying to balance things for herself.

Even if doctors could earn money, could they compare to businesspeople?

"It's okay. My uncle and cousin's company both have my shares. Even if I stop doing surgeries one day, dividends will be enough for me to live on. Second Sister, don't worry that Hanyan will suffer with me. I can't bear to see her suffer!" Jin Chen said.

Su Chuanjuan: "..."

Wasn't this infuriating?

In these few exchanges, she was completely defeated!

This man... despite his handsome face, she just couldn't like him, to the point where she had the impulse to tear him apart.

"Seeing Hanyan able to find a good match, I feel relieved," Wei Guiqin put on a motherly look and said to Jin Chen, "Hanyan's marriage has always been my worry. Seeing how you treat her, I'm very happy. In the future, come visit our home often; we all welcome you."

"Okay," Jin Chen agreed, "Thank you, Auntie. I work at the hospital, so if you ever need anything, just let me know!"

"Alright, no problem. That's great," Wei Guiqin nodded repeatedly.

After chatting for a while, Su Dajiang saw that it was getting late and went to cook.

Su Hanyan took the opportunity to pull Jin Chen out for a stroll. There wasn't much to see in this alley—no wind and three feet of dust, with water and mud all around—but it was still better than being at home.

"Jin Chen, you're quite immodest today," Su Hanyan whispered, quietly linking her arm through his, tilting her head to look at his delicate profile.

"Really?" he didn't deny it.

"Of course. This isn't the Dr. Jin I know from usual! Also, I noticed you seem to enjoy seeing my second sister suffer."

Jin Chen smiled, raised his hand to tousle her hair, "Your feeling is quite accurate."