Seeing Guo Cuihua's stubborn expression, Li Da was truly exhausted. Was this really making a mountain out of a molehill?

On such a joyous occasion, ordinary people set aside their sordid thoughts and desires in order to maintain a happy atmosphere.

Guo Cuihua, however, deliberately sought to cause trouble, making things awkward for no reason.

Jia Hua was busy attracting customers on the other side and didn't see what was happening on Wu Laotai's side. After arranging for people to sit down, she looked around and found that Qiao Zhenjun was not there. She became suspicious because he had clearly come with her.

They were just helping out a moment ago, how come they've disappeared in the blink of an eye?

Gradually, most of the invited guests had arrived, and the remaining tasks were to look after the drinks and other necessities, which were then handled by Director Jia and his two brothers-in-law.

Grandma Wu and her two daughters-in-law sat down, and Li Jin'e looked at the newlyweds outside the door with envy in her eyes.

"Weddings these days are so much more advanced than before. Look how beautiful the bride's dress is!"

Wang Huijun smiled broadly and nodded repeatedly. Yes, the brides these days look really beautiful.

Guo Zhixia and Factory Director Jia looked at their daughter and son-in-law outside the door and were extremely fond of them; they were such a perfect match.

The wedding went smoothly, and it was almost time to serve the meal when Jia Hua looked around but still couldn't find her son.

"Where did that brat go?"

Qiao Jianguo remained calm and said, "Where could he have gone? He'll be back when it's time to eat."

Before the words were even finished, Qiao Zhenjun walked in from outside with a grin. Jia Hua was about to wave when she saw him, but she froze instantly.

Qiao Jianguo noticed something was wrong with his wife. "What's wrong?"

He craned his neck to take a look, and the smile on his face froze instantly.

When the people at the table saw Qiao Zhenjun, they exclaimed, "Oh, Zhenjun has a girlfriend? This girl is really pretty!"

Qiao Zhenjun was delighted to hear this, and Miao Fengying blushed with shyness.

Qiao Jianguo and Jia Hua's expressions turned sour as they watched Qiao Zhenjun carefully press Miao Fengying down next to them, then sit close to her, asking her what she wanted to drink and what she wanted to eat.

Jia Hua was so angry she almost spat blood. This brat had never been so considerate and caring towards her or his father.

Just as Jia Hua was about to move, Qiao Jianguo held her down firmly, saying, "We'll settle accounts with him after the banquet."

The Jia family was beaming with joy, and Jia Hua, seeing this, decided to hold back for the time being.

One of the people at the round table glanced at the sour faces of Jia Hua and her husband, then looked at Qiao Zhenjun's obsequious expression—yes, obsequious.

He took meticulous care of the girl next to him. As soon as he got chopsticks, he forgot about eating himself and put food on her plate first. His voice was low and shrill, like a mouse with its tail between its legs. It gave me goosebumps.

Despite the table laden with meat and fish, Jia Hua and Qiao Jianguo had no appetite, their foreheads pressed tightly shut in a furious rage.

Qiao Zhenjun turned his head and saw that Jia Hua and Qiao Jianguo's bowls were empty. He asked in surprise, "Mom and Dad, why aren't you eating?"

Jia Hua gritted her teeth and said, "Eat well! Don't overeat!"

Miao Fengying seemed frightened by Jia Hua's expression and moved closer to Qiao Zhenjun. "Zhenjun, I'm scared..."

After seeing it clearly, the people at the table twitched at the corners of their mouths. Now they seemed to understand why Jia Hua and her husband had such sour faces...

Jia Hua gripped her chopsticks tightly, repeatedly telling herself, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. Consider the occasion..."

Finally, he suppressed the intense anger in his heart.

Qiao Zhenjun seemed blind, oblivious to the strange looks from the others. He grabbed Miao Fengying's shoulder and muttered, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. That's just how my mom is. You'll get used to it."

Miao Fengying peeked at Jia Hua's expressionless face, a barely perceptible smile playing on her lips. "I'll try my best to get used to it. Zhenjun will protect me if anything happens, right?"

Qiao Zhenjun patted his chest and said, "Of course!"

The people at the table looked at this and that, huddled together, and whispered, "This woman's gaze is a bit inappropriate, um... If Qiao Zhenjun really marries a woman like this as his daughter-in-law, who knows what kind of trouble will ensue at home."

"Didn't you see what she was saying just now? Wasn't she deliberately trying to stir up trouble between that mother and son? They haven't even gone inside yet... I think Jia Hua is in for a rough time..."

There were more than just them at the table. With so many people, all sorts of voices mingled together, like a loudspeaker blaring. Jia Hua could only see the person opposite her opening and closing their mouth, talking non-stop, but she just couldn't understand what they were saying.

Miao Fengying lowered her eyes, concealing the smugness in them. There was a saying she thought was very true: as long as a woman has a man firmly in her grasp after marriage, there is nothing she cannot accomplish.

Qiao Zhenjun and Miao Fengying have been spending a lot of time together lately, and they're in the midst of their newfound romance. He'd love to marry her and keep them locked up in the house all the time.

Thinking about what he needed to do today, his eyes lit up and he stared intently at Miao Fengying.

Under Qiao Jianguo's persuasion, Jia Hua ate the food at the table without tasting it.

Miao Fengying ate until her belly was round under Qiao Zhenjun's care. When she saw the newlyweds toasting, she nudged Qiao Zhenjun next to her.

Qiao Zhenjun realized what was happening and, as Guo Zhixia and Factory Director Jia led the newcomers to toast their table, he stood up before Jia Hua and Qiao Jianguo could, his eyes narrowing into slits with a smile.

"Congratulations, cousin and brother-in-law! I'm so envious to see you two get married. But it'll be soon too. You must come to my wedding!"

Jia Xiaoyue glanced at Miao Fengying out of the corner of her eye, remembering how her aunt had come to her house crying and complaining that her cousin was messing around with a disreputable girl and even wanted to marry her.

Seeing Miao Fengying's appearance now, I immediately understood why my aunt didn't like this girl.

He stood awkwardly, his body seemingly boneless, pressed tightly against Qiao Zhenjun.

Guo Zhixia and Factory Director Jia also looked unwell and were about to speak.

Jia Hua jumped to her feet, gritting her teeth and saying coldly, "Go home! Don't embarrass me!"

"I'm not going back! I'll take advantage of Xiaoyue's wedding to make things clear. I want to marry Fengying. Do you agree?"

Qiao Zhenjun finished speaking in one breath, then turned his neck toward Miao Fengying's group without even glancing at Jia Hua.

Guo Zhixia and Factory Director Jia looked at each other, their brows furrowing in unison.

Jia Hua's vision blurred, and she gritted her teeth, tugging at Qiao Zhenjun's clothes. "Whatever it is, let's talk at home. Don't you even know the date?"

"The date? Perfect. Let's soak up the joy and pave the way for my and Fengying's big day in the future."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Guo Zhixia's face immediately fell. What kind of talk was this?

What's the point of paving the way for their big day? Is her daughter just a stepping stone for someone else?