Yu Shu said earnestly, “People’s hearts are made of flesh. Sometimes apologizing after quarreling with parents may not be able to heal the scars.”

Yan Jin blinked.

As if sensing something, Yu Shu fell silent for a moment, “…Yan Jin, don’t tell me you’ve never apologized?”

“I wasn’t wrong, so why should I apologize?” Seeing Yu Shu so shocked he almost fainted, Yan Jin added, “But every time after arguing with her, I would send her gold bracelets. That should count as an apology, right?”

“If Auntie is very happy after receiving the bracelets, then it can be considered an apology.” Although he had long known that Yan Jin was just stubborn, this was the first time Yu Shu clearly realized how stubborn she was.

Thinking about it this way, Yan Jin was actually very gentle when facing him.

But looking at it, it seemed even more like the configuration of a son and daughter-in-law who got married and forgot about the mother.

Yu Shu covered his chest and silently prayed.

May the heavens bless that Yan Jin’s attitude towards him later wouldn’t be exceptionally good, otherwise, his mother-in-law would be jealous.

After Yu Shu repeatedly reminded Yan Jin of the precautions for later, he took a deep breath, picked up the gift he found at home that could be given to others, and opened the door as if facing death, ready to greet Madam Yan.

But the door couldn’t be opened.

“Strange.” Yu Shu’s momentum suddenly weakened, “Just now Big Bear hadn’t opened the door yet. How come the door is broken now?”

Thinking of how the system said it would send them home but sent them back a week before they transmigrated, and looking at the door that couldn’t be opened, Yan Jin’s eyes flickered, “I suspect the system is up to mischief.”

[Because at this point in time, the two hosts have not yet transmigrated. In order to not disrupt the balance, the hosts cannot meet their family members.]

Yan Jin: “Then why could we meet Yuan Yuan’s assistant?”

[Because Yu Shu’s assistant brought a mission with him.]

Yan Jin recalled the purpose of Big Bear’s visit and the corner of her mouth twitched.

The so-called mission was to have Yuan Yuan finalize that set of clothing that would bring them their first pot of gold?

“It seems we can’t meet the parents this time.” Yan Jin touched Yu Shu’s ear, which was a bit disappointed yet a bit relieved to have escaped a disaster.

Yu Shu was originally quite disappointed, but seeing Yan Jin comfort him, he immediately perked up, “Although we can’t meet the parents, at least we met the kids.”

“Kids?” Yan Jin raised an eyebrow, “You mean Meatball and Dumpling?”

“That’s right.” Yu Shu said shamelessly, “These two kids were raised by me feeding them mouthful by mouthful of milk and meat. You have to treat them as your own.”

“Don’t worry.” Yan Jin thought of a popular internet meme and said with feigned seriousness, “I’m not here to break up this family, I’m here to join this family.”

Yu Shu glanced at Yan Jin, but before he could say anything, a ringtone suddenly sounded in the room.

“Did Big Bear leave his phone behind?” Yu Shu looked around, puzzled, “But this isn’t his ringtone.”

Yan Jin spoke up, “This is my phone’s ringtone.”

“We didn’t have our phones with us when we came back.” Yu Shu seemed to have thought of something and poked the system, “System, does this have something to do with you?”

[Although the two hosts can’t meet their family members, a phone call is still possible.]

Even though the system didn’t explicitly answer, the implication was very clear. Yan Jin and Yu Shu exchanged a glance, “Let’s answer the call first.”

Yan Jin nodded, and they followed the sound to find the phone on the couch.

“Who’s looking for you?” Yu Shu’s curious voice immediately fell silent upon seeing the words “Empress Dowager” flashing on Yan Jin’s phone screen.

Seeing Yu Shu acting like a mouse that saw a cat, Yan Jin couldn’t help but laugh, “Your mother-in-law.”

“Then you should answer quickly.” Yu Shu made a zipping motion by his mouth, “I definitely won’t make a sound later.”

Yan Jin had been separated from her mother for so long and must miss her. Given this opportunity, Yan Jin would definitely chat with her mother to her heart’s content and was unlikely to specifically mention him.

Although he really wanted to meet Yan Jin’s parents, it was too impolite to do so over the phone. If possible, Yu Shu still preferred to visit in person, as that would seem more serious and proper.

Of course, if Yan Jin was willing to mention him on the phone, Yu Shu would also be very happy. After all, it meant that Yan Jin was sincerely considering their future together and not just casually playing around with him.

“Yuan Yuan, you should still say something later.” Yan Jin said, “Because I’m going to tell her about us.”

“Can I speak?” Yu Shu’s eyes lit up.

Yan Jin didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, “You’re the other main character, of course you can speak.”

“Then I will definitely perform well in front of Auntie.” Yu Shu patted his chest in guarantee, “I absolutely won’t embarrass you, Yan Jin!”

“Yuan Yuan, you’re so good. How could you embarrass me?”

Yan Jin wanted to say more, but Yu Shu lightly pinched her and chided, “Answer the phone quickly, Auntie must be getting impatient.”

As soon as the call connected, a female voice came from the phone, “Yan Jin, why did it take you so long to answer the phone?”

Upon hearing Madam Yan’s voice, Yu Shu subconsciously swallowed.

Yan Jin’s mom seemed a bit angry.

Even though Yan Jin said she didn’t miss home, upon hearing Madam Yan’s voice that was no different from before, her tone still softened slightly, “I was just in the study and didn’t hear the ringtone.”

“…Yan Jin, honestly confess, did you cause any trouble?” Madam Yan asked vigilantly, “Otherwise, why would your tone change like this?”

Her daughter was never a gentle and considerate little cotton-padded jacket.

When something unusual happens, there must be a demon. This girl Yan Jin must have stirred up trouble for her.

Beside her, Yu Shu was afraid of laughing out loud, so he buried his face in Yan Jin’s neck, but his shaking shoulders betrayed him.

Hearing Madam Yan say this, Yan Jin immediately returned to her usual calmness, “In a sense, I probably did cause trouble.”

Hearing Yan Jin’s tone, Yu Shu hurriedly raised his head and mouthed to Yan Jin: Be more tactful.

Even though Yu Shu considered himself presentable, if Yan Jin didn’t lay any groundwork, it was easy to shock her mother-in-law.

Yan Jin received Yu Shu’s message and nodded at him. The latter breathed a sigh of relief.

But before Yu Shu could completely let out this breath, he heard Yan Jin say, “Didn’t you like Yu Shu? I brought him over to be your son-in-law.”