The pressure was on Zhang Moyan.

She and Xiao Xingyu had only been together for a short time and they weren't married yet. How could she have any say in how Xiao Xingyu spent his money? Even if they were married, these were his pre-marital assets. How could she have any say in that?

"Don't be angry, don't be angry. We are still guests here!" Xiao Weizhou put the chopsticks that fell off the table back onto the plate for Meng Xiaoya.

Meng Xiaoya was furious and said to Xiao Weizhou, "He's exactly like you. Back then, you used the betrothal gift to buy porcelain clay, which made my mother so angry that she didn't agree with us!"

It was really like a fire in the city gate that affected the fish in the pond. Xiao Weizhou was speechless and looked guilty. It was probably true.

"Auntie, I know about the equipment donation," Zhang Moyan had to step forward at the critical moment. Fortunately, she had heard Xiaowa mention this matter. "Xingyu discussed it with me before donating equipment to the University of Transportation. Of course I supported it, because I heard that there are only two of this equipment in our country. Many scientific researchers have to make an appointment to do experiments. Xingyu introduced this one..." Zhang Moyan couldn't remember the name.

"Cryo-electron microscopy." Xiao Xingyu raised his eyebrows and added calmly.

Zhang Moyan nodded her chin in confusion. "Once Xingyu introduces this cryo-electron microscope, it will greatly alleviate the pressure on related scientific research. This is a good thing that helps the country, and I fully support it."

Of course, Meng Xiaoya saw through Zhang Moyan's fabrication immediately, but she also saw the affection between the two young people. The lines on her lips slowly curved up: "That's more like it," and then glanced at Xiao Weizhou proudly, "After all, the son I raised is better than yours, right?"

"The disciple surpasses the master," the dignified head of Xiaosheng Ceramics admitted, "He's definitely better than me! But I was just helping out in an emergency back then. So many years have passed, so don't hold a grudge against me."

"Humph, I'm a vengeful person!" Meng Xiaoya smiled triumphantly, taking off a gold bracelet from her hand and handing it to Zhang Moyan without saying anything. "Moyan, this is for you, take it!"

Everyone fell silent. Meng Xiaoya seemed to no longer object to Xiao Xingyu's research on celadon porcelain!

Xiao Weizhou and Xiao Xingyu couldn't help but look at each other. They were both quite excited about the signal released. Their glances also showed a tacit understanding that they would stop at this point and not expand on this topic.

Zhang Moyan stood still because she was shocked.

How could Ms. Meng just give away a gold bracelet that was 1 cm wide and gleamed like gold as if it were a tissue?!

Her first reaction was to look at Xiao Xingyu, only to see someone with his elbows on the table, his hands behind his head, looking like a spectator.

Zhang Moyan was at a loss for a moment: "Auntie, this is not allowed!"

Gold has some special meaning in Chinese culture and should not be accepted casually, especially when it is given by elders.

Subconsciously, Zhang Moyan gently pushed the gold bracelet in front of her with both hands.

"This is my first visit, so I can't come empty-handed! I decided to come to your place today because I got a call from Xingyu. On the way, I said I wanted to buy you a gift, but Xingyu drove like a race car and didn't stop for a minute!"

Meng Xiaoya once again extended the gold bracelet to Zhang Moyan: "So this time I can only give you this ready-made one. If you don't accept it, it means you despise the old thing your aunt gave you!"

Zhang Moyan shook her head vigorously: "Auntie, there's no need to prepare any gifts... I really can't accept this!"

The gold bracelet in front of her looked quite heavy, perhaps from some famous brand. In addition, gold jewelry usually carries the meaning of engagement. How could she accept such a lavish gift when she was already prepared to break up with Xiao Xingyu?

But, how should I deal with my elders being so enthusiastic?

Zhang Moyan didn't feel happy about getting a great deal, nor was she flattered. She could only move her butt back in her chair in fear.

There was thunder and lightning and heavy rain outside. Zhang Moyan's mind was in a mess and she unconsciously put her hands under the table.

Meng Xiaoya insisted on giving it to Zhang Moyan, but she refused to accept it, and the situation was at a stalemate for a while.

"Alright," an arm came across and took off the gold bracelet for Zhang Moyan. Xiao Xingyu smiled and looked at her sideways, "Let me take it first!"

Zhang Moyan breathed a sigh of relief and forced a dry smile.

Meng Xiaoya raised her eyes and protested: "This is for my daughter-in-law!"

Zhang Moyan's muscles twitched all over. As expected... it was a good thing it was confiscated.

Xiao Xingyu turned away and said, "Mother, your behavior is too lavish and lacks the necessary aesthetic sense."

"Who's to blame for this?" Meng Xiaoya reprimanded, "We told you to wait so we could buy you a gift, but you didn't! You little brat, you must give the gift to Mo Yan later!"

"I know, I know!" Xiao Xingyu stuffed the bracelet into his jacket pocket. It was a simple action, but he performed it with unrestrained grace. "I will never keep it for myself. I will definitely give it to your daughter-in-law! See? Mo Yan is really not interested in these material things. I may need to do some work on her privately."

Having said that, Xiao Xingyu grabbed Zhang Moyan's hand and gently scratched her palm.

A sneaky little action, a tingling sensation spread from the palm of the hand to the whole arm, and Zhang Moyan was paralyzed on one side of his body due to the electric shock.

Meng Xiaoya stared at her son speechlessly. "You're still happy that she doesn't like money. Don't you know that's your greatest strength? You should reflect on what she likes about you? Is it because you're handsome? That's it. People grow old and lose their looks!"

"Mom," Xiao Xingyu protested, "How could you say that to your own son? I have so many good qualities. What does Mo Yan like about me? You should just ask her directly!"

"I seem to have forgotten to put pepper in the fish soup. I'll go get it." Zhang Moyan fled in panic.

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