Chapter 330: Big Red Envelope

As Ye Qingbai stopped mentioning his father, everyone's attention turned to Ye Jingsong, waiting for his explanation.

Ye Jingsong rolled his eyes and said irritably, "Why are you all looking at me like that? Do you know how expensive those shoes are? I asked the shoe store owner, and he said they were custom-made from pure cowhide and cost several hundred yuan. Are they even leather shoes? That's money! I have to take good care of them so they can last for many years."

Upon hearing Ye Jingsong's words, Wang Lan's expression softened.

She and Ye Jingsong have been together for nearly twenty years, which seems to be Ye Jingsong's way of doing things.

Whether he was poor in the past or now that life is better, he has always been frugal and thrifty.

Seeing that Wang Lan wasn't bothering him anymore, Ye Jingsong became more assertive, "Can't you guys think about things more simply? Forget who gave you the shoes, the key is that they're high quality and valuable. If I take good care of them, wouldn't it make me look good to wear them on important occasions? If I had to spend that much money to buy a pair of shoes myself, I wouldn't be willing to do it. Those shoes are worth more than a dozen of my pigs."

After finishing her sentence, she couldn't help but complain to Ye Qingbai, "Your mom is such a spendthrift. So what if she's a boss? Is she deliberately buying expensive things to show off in front of me?"

Ye Qingbo, "!!!"

Ye Jingsong: "Okay, she succeeded."

Everyone, "..."

Ye Jinsong successfully extinguished Wang Lan's anger and also dampened everyone's gossip.

Bai Zhi could tell from a glance that her cousin was a simple-minded person.

She has a carefree, cheerful, and lively personality.

He has a good relationship with Wang Lan and is not the kind of melancholic, infatuated man who gets stuck on things.

Ye Jingsong and Wang Lan's interruption diverted Ye Rufeng's attention and improved his mood considerably.

He said to Ye Jingsong, "Alright, Xiao Lan, you and Jingsong should live a good life together. You're both getting on in years, don't always think about such nonsense. Don't worry, he won't have any other intentions."

"My second uncle understands me best,"

Seeing that Wang Lan was no longer angry, Ye Jingsong finally got back to the main topic, "Weren't we just talking about Xiao Zhi's biological father? Don't drag me into this."

When Ye Qingbo saw that his father had changed the subject again, he winked at Ye Jingsong, signaling him not to bring up unpleasant topics.

But Ye Jingsong spoke too quickly, "Xiao Zhi, your father isn't coming to your wedding, is he?"

He asked Bai Zhi.

Bai Zhi spoke up, "Uncle, I didn't inform him."

Upon hearing this news, Ye Jingsong sneered, "That's right, we shouldn't have notified him. Don't associate with those kinds of people in the future, otherwise if they find out you're doing well now, they'll definitely come and leech off you."

"However, it's a bit of a shame he didn't come."

Everyone, "???"

Ye Jingsong clenched his fists, rubbing them together, "I can't beat him up anymore."

In fact, Ye Qingbo and Ye Rufeng all shared the same idea.

If that man comes to Bai Zhi's wedding, they will definitely teach him a lesson.

On the one hand, they would feel uncomfortable if Bai Zhi informed him.

"Alright, let's eat quickly, and then get some rest."

They originally planned to leave the room where Ye Qingbai had lived to Ye Tiandong.

But now Ye Tiandong has disappeared without a trace.

It was already past eight o'clock, and everyone knew perfectly well that Ye Tiandong wouldn't be coming.

As they were finishing their meal, Ye Jingsong suddenly opened his small leather bag and took out a thick kraft paper envelope.

He handed it to Bai Zhi, saying, "Niece, take this."

Bai Zhi knew what was inside the envelope Ye Jingsong handed her the moment she saw it.

She quickly waved her hand, "Uncle, what are you doing?"

Ye Jingsong said seriously, "Child, this is our dowry for you. We went out to buy things yesterday, but Qingbai said that everything has been taken care of and you don't need anything, so we don't know what to buy."

Wang Lan suggested buying a sewing machine, saying it was an essential dowry for girls when they got married.

But Ye Qingbo rejected the idea, saying that Bai Zhi's hands were for taking pulses and treating illnesses, and she didn't have the time or energy to sew and mend clothes.

Besides, clothes are so fashionable and beautiful these days, who would bother with the labor, expense, and time-consuming process of making clothes?

What he meant was that girls shouldn't be labeled with specific skills or abilities.

Bai Zhi is more outstanding than most boys.

She doesn't need to know how to operate a sewing machine.

So, in the end, they didn't buy anything.

After discussing it as a family, they decided to give the money in cash directly.

She can buy whatever she needs herself.

Seeing that Bai Zhi didn't accept it, Ye Jingsong continued, "Take it, this is our heartfelt gift. We are all very happy that you are getting married. When your mother got married, we, as her family, didn't give her anything. Now, seeing that you have found such an excellent partner as Lu Ye, we are very gratified. Of course, you are excellent yourself, and whoever you marry will be a blessing for them."

Bai Zhi looked at the red envelope he handed her, feeling truly embarrassed. She said, "Uncle, just a small token is enough. I really feel bad about this."

Judging by its size, this thick stack must be quite substantial.

"Not many, not many at all. Don't be fooled by the thick stack; they're all zero votes."

Everyone, "........."

“Since your uncle gave it to you, just take it; it’s all from his heart.”

Since Ye Rufeng had spoken, Bai Zhi had no choice but to reluctantly accept the offer.

"Thank you, Uncle. Thank you, Aunt."

Bai Zhi put away the thick envelope, feeling both touched and grateful.

She is truly moved to have relatives from her mother's side who love her so much and support her.

Just as my uncle said, my mother in heaven would be pleased.

She knew that everything they did for her was to make up for the regrets they had for her mother.

My mother's life was unfortunate, but she was also fortunate.

Although she lost her mother in infancy, a responsible grandfather took care of her until adulthood, ensuring that her childhood was not too tragic.

Now, she also has the love and care of so many relatives, including her maternal grandfather and uncle.

And there's my loved one by my side...

“Cousin, don’t feel guilty. My dad has plenty of money. If you don’t give him any, he’ll feel like you don’t treat him like family, and that will break his heart.”

With Ye Qingbai lightening the mood, Bai Zhi also snapped out of her thoughts and smiled, "I will definitely accept the sentiments from my family, but it's a pity that my uncle has to spend so much money."

"Silly child, what are you saying? Your wedding is such a happy occasion, what's wrong with me giving you a red envelope?"

After dinner, Wang Lan offered to help Bai Zhi wash the dishes, but Bai Zhi quickly stopped her, saying, "Aunt, you don't need to worry about it. Let Lu Ye wash them tomorrow. Let's go to the living room and chat for a while."

Wang Lan was surprised that Bai Zhi would leave the bowls for Lu Ye to wash.

Lu Ye is a man destined for great things.

He's a battalion commander now.

They even made him wash the dishes.

Ye Jingsong is a pig farmer, and she has never let him into the kitchen.

In her mind, the kitchen was always considered a woman's domain.