Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter

Arriving at the market, Wu Yan asked Yang Mei about her preferences while quickly picking and choosing at the stalls. In no time, Luo Fei's hands were full.

"Mom, it's enough already."

Seeing that she seemed to want to keep buying, Luo Fei had to remind her, "Mom, that's about enough."

"How could this be enough? It's her first time coming to our home; we must make it plentiful."

Despite always being thrifty, Wu Yan shook her head this time.

No choice, Luo Fei accompanied her for another half hour until both their hands were full, then they biked home.

After arriving, they parked the bike and carried the things upstairs. Halfway up, Wu Yan suddenly gasped, "Oh no, I forgot something."

Luo Fei got startled, "What is it, Mom?"

"A meeting gift, I forgot to prepare a meeting gift for Yang Mei… Luo Fei, didn't I ask you to find out what Yang Mei likes? Did you do it?"

"Ah… well, Mom, I'm sorry, I forgot."

He had already forgotten all about it.

"Forgot? How can you be so careless? What should I do when Yang Mei arrives?"

"Oh Mom, don't worry. Yang Mei isn't as scary as you think… Plus, if worst comes to worst, just give her a big red envelope, and she can buy what she likes herself."

"But Yang Mei carefully chose gifts for each of us. If I just give a red envelope, won't she think I'm being perfunctory?"

"Mom, you're overthinking. Don't worry; she definitely won't think that."

"Alright, alright, that's all we can do then..."

They returned home and saw Luo Hao and Luo Xiaoxiao busily moving in the living room.

The siblings were relatively proactive; the living room was already tidied up, and they were now preparing to mop the floor.

Of course, Luo Xiaoxiao was genuinely looking forward to Yang Mei's arrival, while Luo Hao was mostly pressured by their mother and elder brother.

"Mom, Brother, you're back. Where's Sister Yang Mei? When will she arrive?"

"There's still time, Luo Fei, take all these to the kitchen and wash the vegetables. I'll go stew the chicken first."

As Wu Yan said this, she didn't forget to turn back at the kitchen door, "Oh, Xiaoxiao, make sure to tidy up your room as well after finishing the living room, so Yang Mei doesn't see it messy like a pigsty and laugh at us."

"Got it, Mom, I know."

The whole family got busy nervously.

Meanwhile, over at the shopping street by the music plaza.

"Sister Yang Mei, it's not even eight yet, why did you call me out so early..."

Originally having a good sleep, Wu Xiaoyue got called out by Yang Mei's phone call, now yawning and looking miserable.

"Didn't we agree yesterday? Go shopping."

Even though she'd already bought gifts for Wu Yan's family, Yang Mei felt awkward visiting empty-handed, so she'd arranged with Wu Xiaoyue to shop today during her shift yesterday.

Wu Xiaoyue's expression was helpless, "I know we're shopping, but have you ever seen someone leave for shopping at eight? Many shops aren't even open yet!"

"But I'm afraid if we're late, we won't have enough time. Oh Xiaoyue, just accompany me. Next time, if you need anything, I'm always on call, okay?"

"Alright, for Sister Yang Mei's lifelong happiness, I can't shirk the responsibility. Let's go then, where do you want to shop?"

"Xiaoyue, I know you're the best. Let's first check out that tea shop up ahead..."

...

Since Yang Mei had already prepared meeting gifts before, this time she just bought Wu Yan some tea leaves and Cordyceps supplements.

Thinking of how Luo Xiaoxiao liked the snacks she bought last time, she also bought two big boxes for her.

After shopping for a while, they had several big and small bags in their hands.

By around ten, Yang Mei received a call from Luo Fei.

"Yang Mei, are you up yet? Once you're ready, come over anytime."

"Yes, I'm up, I'm coming soon."

Yang Mei casually replied, then suddenly grabbed Wu Xiaoyue's hand, "What do I do, Xiaoyue, I'm so nervous, how about you come with me?"

"That's not appropriate, Sister Yang Mei. Today, you're meeting your prospective mother-in-law, how can I tag along?"

Wu Xiaoyue sighed helplessly, comforting her, "Besides, you've already met your mother-in-law unexpectedly before, so why be nervous? Just treat her like any elder."

"But, but..."

"Oh, come on, there's no 'but.' Be confident. You're such an excellent daughter-in-law; she surely likes you from the bottom of her heart."

Saying this, Wu Xiaoyue ignored her hesitations and semi-forcefully pushed her into the car.

"Sister Yang Mei, hurry and don't keep them waiting. I'll just head home alone."

"You be careful on the road, Xiaoyue."

"I will. You drive carefully too... Sister Yang Mei, keep it up, don't be nervous!"

With encouragement from Wu Xiaoyue, Yang Mei took a deep breath and calmed herself down before starting the car.

...

"Luo Fei, take this dish out... Don't take this one yet; reheat it later so it won't be cold and tasteless."

In the kitchen, Wu Yan was constantly directing.

Then Luo Fei's phone rang, showing Yang Mei's incoming call.

"Mom, Yang Mei might be here; I'll go meet her downstairs."

"Okay, go quickly!"

Luo Fei took the call as he headed downstairs.

In no time, he came in with Yang Mei, both carrying big and small bags.

Wu Yan heard the commotion and immediately came out, "You're here, dear, come in and have a seat."