Li Xiaolu was driving Wang Xukun's family back to the artificial lake villa when Guo Xuyang had also just returned home a short while ago.
He had specifically gone to the hotel to check on the banquet preparations.
He asked Liu He to prepare more eggs as a backup.
Then, he restocked the warehouse with some beef, lamb, venison, and tiger bones.
However, these tiger bones were specifically placed in the freezer.
He wanted to discuss the specific details of the baby banquet tomorrow after Wang Xukun's family arrived.
"Sister Xiaohong, we've already exited the expressway. We'll be home in about twenty minutes."
Li Xiaolu called Wang Lihong in advance.
"Okay, I'll head downstairs now," came Wang Lihong's voice from the phone.
"No rush. Is Yangzi at home?"
"I just heard the car. He probably hasn't been back long."
"That's good. Should I take Uncle and Aunt directly to the west villa, or straight home?"
"Come home first. Mom and Dad are both here. Let them meet everyone before going to the west."
After hanging up, Wang Lihong went downstairs with Xiao Bao.
She happened to see Guo Xuyang and Wu Shangqing entertaining Da Bao in the living room.
As soon as Da Bao saw Wang Lihong coming downstairs, he reached out to her.
"Little greedy cat, are you hungry again?" Wang Lihong pinched Xiao Guo Yishun's nose and said.
"Hungry, hungry," Xiao Guo Yishun exclaimed, reaching out.
"Binbin, hold Xiao Bao. I'll feed Da Bao first." Wang Lihong handed Xiao Bao to Yang Bin, who was following behind.
"Sister Xiaohong, Uncle and Aunt will be here soon," Yang Bin reminded her.
"It's okay. I can't let Da Bao go hungry." Wang Lihong picked up Da Bao and opened her clothes.
Guo Yixiang, seeing Wang Lihong about to feed Da Bao, quickly got up and walked out.
"Xiaohong, don't spoil him. He just finished eating with me." Iliana walked over and said.
"He wasn't full. I just fed Xiao Bao not long ago, and he's still full." Da Bao didn't care what they were saying. Seeing Wang Lihong unbutton her clothes, he immediately started eating.
"Oh, you little brat, slow down." Wang Lihong winced and couldn't help but scold him.
This made everyone present burst into laughter.
"What are you laughing at?" Guo Xuyang felt a bit lost by their laughter.
"Do the words Sister Xiaohong just said sound familiar?" Iliana was laughing hysterically.
"I didn't notice."
"Then forget it." Iliana continued to laugh uncontrollably.
"Alright, you all. I see you're getting bolder. You even dare to tease me." Wu Shangqing pointed at them, laughing and scolding.
"Mom, aren't we influenced by our surroundings?" Wang Lihong said with a smile.
"When you come back, you can't scold like that anymore. Otherwise, the men in this family won't know who's being scolded," Wu Shangqing said with a smile.
Hearing Wu Shangqing say this, Guo Xuyang understood what was going on.
"Mom, you just indulge them. Your son has no status at home anymore."
"What status do you want? I think they are all contributors to the Guo family."
"Yes, yes, yes, you're the elder, you have the final say. I think you are the biggest contributor to the Guo family. Otherwise, how could you have given birth to such an excellent son like me?" Guo Xuyang said shamelessly.
"Mom, look at your son. Whether he's excellent or not, let's not talk about that. His thick skin is definitely the best in the world," Yu'er said with a smile from the side.
"I see, you're all trying to cause trouble. Be careful, or I'll spank you when I get back," Guo Xuyang said with a smile and a scolding tone.
"Oh, right, didn't you just say your mom and them were arriving?"
"Lulu called earlier and said they've exited the expressway. They'll be home in about twenty minutes," Wang Lihong said.
"Should you few go up and hide?" Guo Xuyang said to Iliana and the others.
"Hide from what? No need to hide. We'll all meet eventually anyway," Wang Lihong said.
"Wouldn't that be a bit inappropriate?"
"It's fine. I've told my mom about our family situation."
"Iliana, take them up. We can meet during dinner," Wu Shangqing said to Iliana.
"I'll watch Da Bao later, so you don't need to worry about him. Our in-laws have traveled a long way; we can't make them angry the moment they meet."
"Then we'll head upstairs first. Just call us when it's time for dinner," Iliana said.
"After you settle in at home, head directly to Junyue Lai. I've already spoken to Liu He before I came. Tonight is a welcome banquet. It's also for the dishes we'll use tomorrow. Everyone can taste them and see if anything needs to be changed."
"You decide. Our hotel's dishes are always the same. Even the best food gets tiring if you eat it every day," Wu Shangqing said.
"We've added a few dishes this time and changed some of the preparations. Everyone go and try something new tonight."
Not long after they went upstairs, Li Xiaolu and the others arrived at the villa entrance.
Xiaohong, holding the sleeping Da Bao, was about to go out when Wu Shangqing stopped her.
"Let Yang Bin take Da Bao upstairs. I'll carry Xiao Bao out."
"It's fine, Mom."
"Listen to me." Wu Shangqing took the sleeping Xiao Bao from Yang Bin's arms.
"You take Da Bao upstairs. You all go to Junyue Lai when it's time for dinner."
"Okay, Auntie," Yang Bin said, taking Da Bao and heading upstairs.
"Uncle, Aunt, you've arrived. Please come in quickly." Guo Xuyang had already gone to greet them.
"We're truly sorry to bother you after coming such a long way," Wang Xukun said, shaking Guo Xuyang's hand.
"Please don't say that. Hurry, come inside and sit." Guo Yixiang happened to be coming from the west.
"Dad, this is Uncle Wang, Xiaohong's father, and her mother." Guo Xuyang introduced them to Guo Yixiang.
"Uncle Wang, this is my dad. Mom and Xiaohong are inside looking after Xiao Bao."
"Hello, brother. I'm Wang Xukun." Wang Xukun quickly stepped forward and shook Guo Yixiang's hand.
"We're disturbing you by coming this time."
"Brother, you're being too formal. Come, let's go inside." Guo Yixiang took Wang Xukun's hand and led him towards the villa.
"Mom, Dad, you've arrived." Wang Lihong went up and took Zhang Jingyi's hand.
"Yes. My girl has gotten plump," Zhang Jingyi said.
"Let's go back inside quickly; it's too hot outside," Guo Xuyang said from the side.
"Lulu, you take your little brother to the living room first." Li Xiaolu agreed and carried Wang Lihong's younger brother back to the room.
"Mom, this is my mom." Wang Lihong took Xiao Bao from Wu Shangqing's hands and introduced them.
"Sister, you're so beautiful. I'd believe you were Xiaohong's older sister," Wu Shangqing said, smiling and taking Zhang Jingyi's hand.
"No, I'm old. My health isn't what it used to be," Zhang Jingyi said.
"You can't deny getting old."
"Don't say that. Are you tired? Hurry and sit down inside." The group walked into the living room as they spoke.
The melon seeds and fruits that Iliana and the others had been eating had not yet been cleared, filling a table.