Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife novel Chapter 1383

Noticing her in-laws' smiles, Mother Zhang said, "In-laws, after Ah Piao marries into our family, I promise we will treat her well. You don't have to worry about her being mistreated. It's a blessing for our family to get such a good and talented daughter-in-law."

Mother Liu let out a sigh and said, "If not for what happened back then, the two children wouldn't have been delayed for so many years. It's all our Liu family's fault."

"In-law, we are really sorry for what happened back then. Ah Piao has already severed her relationship with her father, so you don't have to worry about them coming to your family and causing trouble."

"In-law, we understand. What happened in the past is in the past. We should look ahead and not bring up old matters," Mother Zhang replied with a smile.

Hearing her words, Mother Liu smiled. With Mother Zhang's promise, she was finally at ease.

While the parents and matchmaker were chatting in the living room, Zhang Ermu and Liu Piao were washing dishes in the backyard.

As they washed, Zhang Ermu looked at the woman beside him and said, "Ah Piao, I'm sorry."

Startled by his sudden apology, Liu Piao turned to look at him and asked, "Mumu, why are you suddenly apologizing?"

"Today is our joyous day, but only our families are celebrating. I planned to make it grander so you could gain more face. But who knew that the vice team leader would suddenly advance the autumn planting schedule," Zhang Ermu said regretfully.

Hearing his words, Liu Piao let out a chuckle and replied, "Mumu, marriage is a matter between the two of us. To be honest, I don't mind not having a wedding banquet, as long as we can be together."

"It's just that my aunt and uncle insisted on having one, so I agreed. I know your family's situation, and I understand your difficulties. But, I still chose to be with you."

"I never cared about your money or your family's reputation—I only care about you as a person. So, you don't have to blame yourself for this."

Zhang Ermu was stunned by her words, and it took him a while to recover. He looked at her for a long moment before asking hoarsely, "Ah Piao, why do you treat me so well?"

"Because I love you," Liu Piao replied with a smile.

Seeing how at ease she was after her sudden confession, Zhang Ermu lowered his gaze.

Unbeknownst to him, the tips of his ears had turned red, and the flush had already crept across his face and down his neck, making him look like a boiled shrimp.

Watching his embarrassment, Liu Piao's eyes glinted mischievously. She leaned in and kissed his cheek.

Feeling the soft, fleeting sensation on his skin, Zhang Ermu's eyes widened in shock. He turned to look at Liu Piao and said, "Ah Piao, you—"

Before he could finish his sentence, Liu Piao leaned in again and this time kissed him on the lips. Unlike the fleeting kiss, this one was longer and deeper.