Chapter 28: Son-in-Law Visits

Entering the house, the living room sofa was filled with people. Hyo-ri and her husband, Abujie, paid their New Year's respects to his parents-in-law, presenting them with New Year's gifts, "Abujie Mama, this is a small token of our respect. Please enjoy it."

"Oh, you bought so much meat, it's too extravagant," the mother-in-law said, feeling sorry for her son-in-law.

"Oma, these are all from our family's farm. Please enjoy them with peace of mind," Li Shenxing reassured her.

"Shenxing, don't always bring such expensive gifts in the future. It's too extravagant," Abujie also advised.

"Abujie, how can this be extravagant? Making sure you and Oma have a good meal is my duty. Please enjoy it," Li Shenxing persuaded Abujie.

"Alright! Alright! Your filial piety is heartfelt. We'll accept it with peace of mind," the mother-in-law said, genuinely satisfied with Li Shenxing as her son-in-law.

After paying respects to Abujie and his mother, they also visited the eldest sister's family and the second sister. Then, they received New Year's greetings from a group of little kids and gave them lucky money.

After that, the men played Hanafuda cards together, while the mother-in-law and the sisters gathered to chat and catch up on everyone's recent news.

They spent the whole day at Abujie's parents' house, only returning home in the evening after a warm farewell from the parents-in-law.

The next day, the two of them stayed at home, spending the entire day together in sweet intimacy.

Hyo-ri usually had a very busy work schedule, and they didn't have much time to spend together. After getting married, it was better, but during their early dating days, they hardly saw each other. At that time, Hyo-ri was in the peak of her career, with constant activities that left her no time to sleep.

They mostly communicated via text messages, and not always in real-time. Usually, when Li Shenxing sent a message, Hyo-ri could only reply when she wasn't busy, sometimes taking half a day or even a day to respond. Despite these difficult conditions, they managed to get through it, and Li Shenxing's cooking played a significant role. Hyo-ri's colleagues often enjoyed the benefits of Li Shenxing's cooking.

Li Shenxing, worried about Hyo-ri's health during her busy schedule, often prepared nourishing Chinese dishes and sent them to her to help her maintain her strength. Since everyone should share, Hyo-ri couldn't eat alone.

As the old saying goes, to capture someone's heart, you must first capture their stomach. Although this isn't always true, having someone who cares for you constantly, who shows concern and warmth whenever you need it, and who does so not just for a day or two but for nearly three years, can melt even the hardest heart.

Even after they officially became a couple, his concern for her didn't diminish. Instead, it became more open and public, and he showed even more care and affection. He visited her on set every day, bought drinks and snacks for the staff, and earnestly asked them to take good care of her. His love for her was truly boundless.

Hyo-ri's insistence on making their relationship public was largely due to Li Shenxing's unwavering love for her. The same went for their engagement. Besides her parents, having such a man who cares for you, loves you, spoils you, tolerates your flaws, and trusts you is a rare treasure. If you find such a person, marry him quickly. Otherwise, you might regret it if someone else comes along.

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In the daily routine of life, time flies by quickly.

Date: February 12

Around ten in the morning, Li Shenxing was doing his usual house cleaning when the phone on the coffee table rang.

He walked over and picked it up; it was a call from Hyo-ri.

"Kitty, what's up? Missing me?" At this time, Hyo-ri should be at work.

Her voice came through the phone, "Yes, I miss you. Oppa, the variety show I took on a few days ago is starting today. I'll be going home for the first shoot, so I wanted to let you know."

"Starting today? Got it. Are you having lunch at home?"

"Yes, I'll be eating at home. I'll basically be at home all day."

"Alright, how many people will be there? I'll go buy some ingredients."

"Not many, just five people, including you and me."

"Got it. I'll go buy the ingredients now. See you later, Kitty~!"

"Bye~!"

Putting down the phone, Li Shenxing finished his remaining chores, then took his wallet and keys and drove to the supermarket.

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While Li Shenxing was still at the supermarket, Hyo-ri's limousine arrived at the house, followed by a van that also stopped.

As Hyo-ri got out of the car, she saw the camera crew filming her.

"Starting... now?" Hyo-ri asked the VJ with a smile.

"..." The VJ nodded, moving the camera up and down to confirm.

Hyo-ri stood at the entrance and introduced herself to the camera, "Hello, everyone. I'm Lee Hyo-ri. From now on, I'll be the main character of MNET's reality show."

"Most of the time, I'm as wonderful and glamorous on stage as you imagine, but in private, I'm quite ordinary, just like everyone else."

Hyo-ri paused and then complained to the camera, "I still don't know what this show is going to be about. Anyway, after watching this show, you'll see some things about me that you didn't know or understand."

Hyo-ri then said with a self-deprecating smile, "Actually, I was a bit worried about filming this documentary... My personality is quite carefree, and I'm not very polite... Now that I'm living with my fiancé, who isn't in the entertainment industry, I'm concerned that this show might cause him a lot of inconvenience. But he supports me... Anyway, I'll be showing you the real Lee Hyo-ri."

"Next, I'll take you on a tour of my home," Hyo-ri opened the door and led the way inside.

Before filming, Hyo-ri had discussed with the production team that they could film inside the house and install a few cameras in the living room and kitchen, but private spaces like her bedroom and bathroom were strictly off-limits.

The front yard wasn't very large, with a row of pine trees along the roadside fence and a grassy ground. On the other side of the yard was a garage, simple but well-maintained.

Next to the yard was a two-story house with red brick walls and a black-gray roof. A black iron chandelier hung by the door, giving it a beautiful and exotic look.

Hyo-ri opened the door, changed her shoes in the entryway, and said, "Please come in and take a look."

Following Hyo-ri into the living room, the house's decor had a rustic style. The walls were painted white with hand-painted rural scenes, creating a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, as if you were in a countryside villa.

Seeing everyone captivated by the decor, Hyo-ri proudly introduced, "The wall paintings were all done by Oppa. I helped with the coloring. Isn't it beautiful? It took us a long time!"

On either side of the TV cabinet were glass display cabinets with intimate photos of the two of them and family portraits. Opposite the TV was a beige sofa with orange cushions, and in front of the sofa was a glass coffee table. The living room was simple yet comfortable and warm.

"Hyo-ri, can you show us around the house?" the VJ asked.

Hyo-ri began the tour.