Normally, when the in-laws visited, both parents of the hosting family were supposed to be present and welcome them, to show proper respect.
However, in this instance… only Mei Feng was present. Where was Shen Xiu?
Dad Xia cleared his throat.
Mei Feng sighed, "He's just returned from work and is still upstairs, showering and changing. He's particular about some things! You've turned up early and we were caught off guard, so we're not quite prepared yet."
Turned up early and caught off guard?
She made it sound like the Xias were in a hurry to meet them.
Xia Nuannuan's expression changed as anger rose within her.
She explained, nevertheless, "We weren't too far away when you called."
