diskusbooks Chapter 1829 Formal Talks
Chapter 1829 Formal Talks
Shen Xi leaned closer to him and asked Chen Chuan with ill intent, "How can you be sure the treasure won't change in the future?"
"Of course, she is my daughter."
You are very...filial?
Shen Xi thought of Chen Chuan's attitude towards his parents. However, he was indeed very filial. He was very filial to his grandfather, sister, and great-aunt.
Hmm, that makes sense. Someone like Chen Chuan is probably the right person.
"Besides, our Caibao is of such good character, she would never be unfilial."
Character...is that settled?
Which of Cai Bao's apprentices and underlings hasn't been sold out or swindled by her? They've almost all been cheated by her, not to mention Zheng Shou, who even went to the countryside but was still being remotely controlled by Cai Bao to make money.
Who can I talk to to reason with you?
Otherwise, how could training a wolf and processing medicinal herbs take so long? It's all because Caibao is taking on all sorts of random business in Kuku, so Zheng Shou has to run around with Huang Haohui.
What can you do if you're stuck with this kind of unlucky kid?
but--
"Yes, I also think our Bao'er will definitely be a filial child."
She loves her dad and mom so much, she doesn't care who she hurts, as long as she doesn't hurt her parents, it doesn't matter.
They chatted about their daughter, then about other things, rambling on and on, and then playfully teasing each other. Gradually, Shen Xi's mood brightened.
Just like Chen Chuan said, the teacher and his wife will definitely be sad and disappointed, but no matter what, she will stay with them and support them.
Even if Gong Jin'an isn't there, there's still Shen Xi; she'll take care of them in their old age!
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Two days later, Lin Xiangxue called Shen Xi and asked her to accompany Gong Qiang and his wife to talk to the Guan family.
“Xiaoxi, you are our daughter, you should go and hear about this.”
Shen Xi agreed without hesitation.
The location was chosen by Guan Yongyan. They arranged to meet at Risheng Tea House, an elegant place that suited the Guan couple's refined tastes, as Bao Lixia was a middle school teacher.
After the birthday banquet, Gong Jin'an went home once. At first, his attitude was quite good, and he apologized and admitted his mistakes. However, Lin Xiangxue let him in, and as soon as he sat down, he started to speak well of his girlfriend's family. Then, Lin Xiangxue kicked him out again.
Later, he discovered that Lin Xiangxue had even deleted his fingerprints, so he couldn't even get into his house.
Gong Jin'an was dumbfounded and puzzled. He still didn't know why things had developed this way.
The Guan family had come all the way from Lingcheng to celebrate his father's birthday and discuss marriage, which was already very sincere and respectful. Even if their attitude wasn't that great, Uncle Guan and Aunt Guan were the kind of people who were straightforward and outspoken.
They meant no harm and didn't mean any harm. Even when they beat someone up like that, they didn't hold it against them.
You've already fought and argued with your own family, so why dwell on such a trivial verbal dispute?
Can't we just forget about the unpleasant things for his sake?
Gong Jin'an planned to try to reconcile the two families today, since they would be in-laws in the future, and this stalemate couldn't continue.
His parents love him very much; at most, he'll say a few nice things to them.
Guan Yongyan's face immediately fell when she saw Lin Xiangxue and Shen Xi enter hand in hand. Why was she everywhere? What business was this woman of theirs regarding their marriage negotiations? Did she even have the surname Guan or Gong?
A woman who isn't even considered an adopted daughter has no idea about her own place in the world.
The more Guan Yongyan thought about what her mother had told her—that Shen Xi was definitely eyeing the Gong family's assets—the more sense it made.
If she weren't after money, who would stay at someone else's house for so many years, constantly trying to please them? Now she even interferes in their marriage negotiations. Does she really think she's some kind of powerful sister-in-law?
Pah! They're not even related!
However, they had discussed it beforehand, and Guan Yongyan temporarily suppressed her displeasure and did not lash out.
Today's meeting was again led by Gong Jin'an.
He got up and welcomed his parents and Shen Xi inside.
"Dad, Mom, Sister Xi, Yan Yan knows that Mom loves to drink tea, so she specially chose this place. Mom, don't you like their Longjing tea the most?"
Lin Xiangxue pursed her lips: "I don't like it anymore, I think it's too bland."
Guan Yongyan gritted her teeth. This old woman, she actually picked on him!
I still held my temper.
Gong Jin'an still smiled and said, "Then Mom, you should try their Da Hong Pao tea. I've heard it's pretty good. And this osmanthus cake, I remember Sister Xi loves it."
A table was set with various tea snacks, and fragrant tea was served. These were all Shen Xi and Gong Qiang's favorites, and Lin Xiangxue's expression softened considerably.
At least this time, the child showed some consideration.
Gong Jin'an pressed on while the iron was hot: "Mom and Dad, I talked to Yan Yan about what happened at the birthday banquet last time. She knows she was wrong and even said she wants to apologize to you."
Gong Jin'an gave Guan Yongyan a wink, and Guan Yongyan reluctantly got up: "I'm sorry, Auntie and Uncle, I apologize to you. I was ignorant last time."
Lin Xiangxue snorted: "You didn't offend me, so why are you apologizing to me?"
What? You mean she should apologize to Shen Xi?
Why should she? Can she even afford to accept that?
Guan Yongyan was about to lose her temper again, but Gong Jin'an was practically screaming at her with his eyes, so she finally managed to say to Shen Xi, "I'm sorry."
This apology is meaningless.
Lin Xiangxue wanted to speak, but Shen Xi squeezed her hand, and she held back for the moment.
Gong Jin'an then said, "Mom and Dad, today we want to discuss my marriage with Yan Yan."
Lin Xiangxue and Gong Qiang exchanged a glance, and she spoke first.
Are you sure you want to get married?
Gong Jin'an nodded: "Mom, you said before that you wouldn't interfere with my marriage and that I could make my own decisions. Does that still stand?"
"Fine, I'll wait for her here." Lin Xiangxue suppressed her anger: "Of course it counts."
"Then I will marry Yan Yan, I love her."
Seeing that Lin Xiangxue and the others were quite angry, Shen Xi had no choice but to step in.
He asked, "Since we're getting married, there are some things we need to clarify."
"Sister, ask away."
"After you get married, do you plan to stay in Hecheng or Lingcheng?"
Guan Yongyan spoke first: "Of course it's Lingcheng. We're all civil servants in Lingcheng, with secure jobs. Everyone wants to come here. I can't bear to leave my hometown. Lingcheng is so much better than anywhere else."
Shen Xi looked at Gong Jin'an: "So, you're not going back to Hecheng anymore, you'll only come back for holidays at most?"
Gong Jin'an hesitated for a moment, but at Guan Yongyan's prompting, he finally spoke up: "Yan Yan and I have discussed it. We are both only children, so regardless of marriage, we will consider it as a double marriage. As for the New Year, we will take turns celebrating it each year."
It seems fair, but Gong Jin'an stays in Lingcheng, but in reality, he spends most of the year with the Guan family. Gong Qiang's family can only see their son and daughter-in-law during the Spring Festival, and they have to take turns every year.
Shen Xi planned to ask clearly once and for all: "Since there is no marriage, does that mean there is no bride price or dowry?"
"How can that be?" Guan Yongyan jumped up!