Chapter 2082: Joy at the Lu Family

Chapter 2082: Joy at the Lu Family

Meng Yunzheng stood there in amazement, gazing at the jubilant faces of the Lu family members, their excitement and happiness palpable.

In the crowd, he spotted Shu Yu, holding a child in her arms. It seemed to be the son of Zhao Xi and Shu You, Little Huohuo. Despite his young age, the boy displayed remarkable courage. Faced with the lively and intense sound of firecrackers, he showed no fear. Instead, he stretched his neck eagerly, wanting to get closer.

Shu Yu held the child securely in her arms, and when she noticed Meng Yunzheng looking at them, she smiled warmly.

The scene resembled a family eagerly awaiting his return home.

Before he could react, Shu Rui hurriedly approached him, looking up at him with admiration and excitement. "Big Brother Meng, come inside quickly! We've already prepared a welcoming ceremony for you."

Meng Yunzheng, coming back to his senses and recalling his initial thoughts, couldn't help but clear his throat and say, "You've gone through so much trouble."

"It's not too much trouble at all," Shu Rui said, and just as a string of firecrackers finished, she rushed to light another one.

Meng Yunzheng chuckled. "You've prepared quite a lot."

At this moment, Shu Yu had also reached his side. In her arms, Little Huohuo tilted his head curiously, examining him.

However, when Meng Yunzheng reached out to hold the child, he immediately turned his head and clung to Shu Yu's neck. As soon as Meng Yunzheng withdrew his hand, the little guy turned back to look at him.

In the midst of the joyous firecracker sounds, the group walked back into the courtyard. Shu Yu whispered to him, "When we received the news of your top scholar title, our family was overjoyed. Knowing that you'd be returning after some time, we thought about how to congratulate and celebrate you properly. That's why we prepared the firecrackers and all these flower petals. There's also a menu for your welcoming feast, which my mother and grandmother have already planned."

Meng Yunzheng smiled. "They've worked hard."

At this moment, Grandma Lu approached him, and Meng Yunzheng immediately extended his hand to support her.

Grandma Lu was elated. "It's not hard at all! You've become the top scholar in our family, such a joyous occasion. This time, let's celebrate a little first. When you become the champion in the future, we'll throw a grand three-day celebration."

She didn't dare to speak too confidently, even though she really wanted to say that Meng Yunzheng was definitely a champion material. She refrained from saying so, as she didn't want others to think they were too arrogant. Furthermore, it might put undue pressure on Yunzheng.

Meng Yunzheng didn't object. "Grandma, you can decide."

The old lady became even happier. Having such an outstanding son-in-law was indeed a great joy for their family.

Amidst the sounds of the firecrackers, the Lu family quickly returned to the flower hall.

The family was originally having dinner, and they understood that Meng Yunzheng and his group must be exhausted after rushing back. Therefore, they didn't make them wait any longer and simply asked the kitchen to prepare a few extra dishes. They decided to save the welcoming ceremony for the next day and let them rest tonight.

As the Lu family reunited joyfully, their neighbors and friends in the street quickly learned that the top scholar of the Lu family had returned. At this time of the day, when people were returning home, and with the loud firecrackers, anyone within earshot came out to see.

Within just one evening, the whole street knew about it.

The next day, people who had been keeping an eye on the Lu family came with gifts to congratulate them. In no time, the Lu family became exceptionally lively.