Upon hearing the arrival of the relatives-in-law, the cheerful laughter in the private room came to an abrupt halt.
Everyone immediately became serious, with those who were sitting now standing up.
Those originally standing headed out the main door to greet the guests.
The old lady, paying no attention to the unfinished chess game, signaled Lu Xuemei to assist her.
"Let's go, go greet them."
Quite a crowd moved forward; a single door was insufficient for so many people.
Many stayed where they were, watching as the old lady and the others left.
Jiang Man followed from behind, seeing Lu Xingzhou waiting for her, and walked briskly towards him.
In perfect understanding, their hands naturally came together.
"Nervous?" Jiang Man tilted her head to look at him.
Lu Xingzhou smiled: "A bit."
"Don't be nervous, it's not the first time you've met Dad," Jiang Man patted his shoulder.