Perhaps in the confined space, Li Haoxuan was more excited than usual, which was completely different from his usual superficial reaction.
Xu Ruyan didn't expect to bump into someone as soon as she opened the door. She lowered her head slightly, her hands unconsciously tugging at the corner of her clothes, and the blush on her face became more intense.
To be able to appear in this family, she must be Li Haoxuan's relative. She was afraid that she would be misunderstood as a frivolous person by the other party and block her way to success.
"This is my sister-in-law! She's so beautiful." Li Guifen greeted her with a smile. The smile in her eyes did not reach deep into her eyes, but instead revealed a sense of excitement.
A few days ago, she learned that Li Haoxuan and Shen Nanqing had broken up. Compared to the Li family who were grief-stricken, she was gloating over their misfortune.
Li Yanhong had always looked down on her, and once Shen Nanqing came into the family, there would probably be no place for her in this family.
"This is my sister-in-law." Li Haoxuan changed into a shirt and introduced her with a cheerful face.
Xu Ruyan called out obediently, "Sister-in-law."
Li Guifen's eyes moved between the two of them, and after exchanging a few pleasantries, she went to the kitchen to prepare today's meal.
In order to leave a good impression, Xu Ruyan did everything she could to follow him to the kitchen. When she passed by the table, she saw the peach cake that had obviously been touched, and a look of contempt flashed across her eyes.
"Sister-in-law, let me help you." She whispered.
Li Guifen nodded with satisfaction, and treated her with a little more enthusiasm.
This is much better than Shen Nanqing. Every time Shen Nanqing comes, he just sits and waits for food and does nothing.
But she seemed to have forgotten that Shen Nanqing had never had time to come to her house, and the things he brought every time were rare things.
The two of them were busy in the kitchen while chatting. It was more like they were checking in with each other.
Li Yanhong has not had a smooth life these past few days. She went home swearing after work, and when she met a few acquaintances on the way, they all said that her son had brought his girlfriend home, which made her so angry that her liver ached, but she had to pretend that nothing had happened.
She hurried home and met her husband and son downstairs who were also back from work.
Li Yanhong quietly observed Li Gaoyi's expression. Seeing that he looked normal, she thought about the situation at home. Her eyes were raised to her throat.
"Boss, no matter what happens, you have to get angry, okay? Xiaoxuan is immature, if we persuade him, he will definitely know his mistake."
It would have been better if she didn't say anything. When she heard what he said, Li Gaoyi's face instantly darkened.
As I pushed the door open, the aroma of food hit my nose.
Xu Ruyan came out of the kitchen carrying the dishes. When she raised her eyes, she bumped into Li Yanhong and the other two who had just entered the room.
She was stunned for a moment, then she smiled sweetly again and said softly, "Uncle, aunt, big brother, you are back."
Li Gaoyi paused, looking up at Xu Ruyan with a sharp gaze. There was no extra expression on his face. He just nodded slightly as a response.
The food was served, with a faint steam rising from the dishes, but the atmosphere in the room was very strange, and even seven-year-old Li Xiaotao could feel it. He was scared like a quail and huddled next to Li Guifen.
Li Yanhong examined Xu Ruyan with a critical eye. She looked okay, wore a Dacron dress, and looked like she came from a well-off family.
Her expression eased a little, and she asked with a smile, "Are you from the Cultural Troupe?"
Xu Ruyan nodded.
"Where are you from? What do your parents do? How many people are there in your family?"
Xu Ruyan was a little nervous because of the series of questions. She kicked Li Haoxuan beside her and asked him to help her out.
"Mom, I'm going to live with Ruyan in the future, not with her parents. Why are you asking so many questions? Let's eat first."
Li Haoxuan knew something about Xu Ruyan's family situation. He knew that her parents didn't treat her well and that she had to hand over all her salary. Therefore, when she was short of money, he would occasionally give her some money.
At this time, Li Gaoyi coughed heavily, and Li Haojun interrupted: "Brother, this marriage is not just a matter between two people, it involves two families, so naturally we have to understand it clearly, what do you think?"
It seemed that he was speaking to Li Haoxuan, but his eyes were on Xu Ruyan.
Li Yanhong was a smart person. She saw clearly that Xu Ruyan was pretty and nothing else mattered. She stood up and said firmly, "I don't agree with this marriage."
Xu Ruyan's face turned pale, and the hand that was holding Li Haoxuan's sleeve trembled slightly.
Li Haoxuan quietly patted Xu Ruyan's lips, then shouted, "Mom, what era is it now? Marriage is free."
"I don't care. You love my son, so you should listen to me." Li Yanhong's voice was sharp. She poked her finger straight at Bai Lianhua's nose and cursed, "It must be you, a shameless vixen, who seduced my son."
"Xiaoxuan and Shen Nanqing were on good terms before, and you must have intervened and separated them. I tell you the truth, someone like you is not worthy of entering my Li family. My daughter-in-law can only be someone like Shen Nanqing."
Xu Ruyan lowered her eyes, shaking with anger, she never thought things would turn out like this.
She had known for a long time that Li Haoxuan was favored at home, and coupled with his sister-in-law's attitude towards her, she thought the marriage would go smoothly, but reality dealt her a heavy blow.
The army romance report has been submitted. She has invested too much time in Li Haoxuan, so she can only go down this path.
When she looked up again, Xu Ruyan's eyes were instantly filled with tears. The tears fell down, and she looked at Li Haoxuan with sobs, and said in a crying voice: "Forget it, it seems that we are really not suitable, I will leave..."
After saying that, she turned around, covered her face, and ran out the door crying.
Li Haoxuan felt like he was pinched hard when he saw this, his face was full of pain, and he wanted to chase after her without thinking, but was grabbed by his brother and could not move. He could only watch Xu Ruyan's figure disappear at the door, full of anxiety and helplessness.
Xu Ruyan came out of the Li family, crying all the time. When someone curiously asked her what happened, she just looked aggrieved.
As soon as she left the family compound, her tears stopped instantly. She took out a handkerchief, wiped her face, and walked towards the bus stop with an expressionless face.
The slum was in a square layout, with houses closely packed together on all sides, leaving a small bumpy space in the middle. On top stood an old electric pole with intricate wires tangled around it, like a tangled spider web.
Xu Ruyan pushed open the half-closed door, which made a creaking sound. She frowned slightly and complained, "Don't you want Dad to change the door? Why hasn't he changed it yet?"
"Dad's stinginess is fine, unless this door is completely unavailable." Xu Baofeng came out of the room. He glanced at Xu Ruyan's body and said disappointedly, "Sister, why have you become stingy? It's a rare opportunity for you to come back and you're empty-handed!"
"Something happened. I forgot about it." Xu Ruyan picked up the enamel pot on the table and poured herself some water. "Why isn't mom home?"
"Go out." Xu Baofeng sat lazily, his whole body slumped in the chair as if he had no bones. The chair made a harsh sound as it bore the weight.
Xu Ruyan glanced at him unhappily, "Shouldn't you be at work at this time?"
"I'm too tired and don't want to do it. I'm asking for leave." He replied indifferently.
In order to have a son, Old Man Xu's wife gave birth to him like children, and gave away several of his daughters. He finally had Xu Baofeng, his only child, so naturally he doted on him to no limit.
During the rural flood season, the Xu family was afraid that their son would suffer, so they spent a huge amount of money to buy him a job, but he didn't care at all and went to work at his own will.
"Who would marry you if you were like this?" Xu Ruyan said, and suddenly she thought of someone.
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