But back then, he didn't seem to have thought things through so clearly. Now that the matter is laid bare, he feels that his thinking at the time was probably too one-sided.
The thought that the vast difference in background between the Tong family and the Yan family might lead to his daughter suffering grievances and contempt in the future made Tong the eldest son increasingly depressed.
"Alright, you should get some rest. They are the younger generation, so it's their business if they're nervous."
Frustrated, Tong Laoda got up and walked over, pushing his wife back into the bedroom and forcing her to rest in bed for a while.
The doctor said that her recovery was indeed better than expected, but she still needed to be very careful and take precautions against a relapse.
Tong Xiaohuai was already nervous, and seeing that her mother was just as nervous as she was, she became even more nervous.
She looked at her wardrobe and realized that there didn't seem to be any clothes suitable for Saturday.
So, on Friday morning when she ran into Xiaomi in class, she specifically asked her to accompany her to pick out a few more elegant clothes.
She and Xiaomi had met a few times because of Zeng Xianghuai, and they got along quite well. After lunch, Xiaomi, familiar with the place, led Tong Xiaohuai to a shopping mall.
Perhaps because she was raised like a boy by Tong Laoda from a young age, Tong Xiaohuai never cared much about her appearance. The clothes in her wardrobe, like Tong Laoda's clothes, were always arranged by Tong's mother.
Because of her work, most of her clothes are in a neutral style.
Furthermore, someone who is supposed to give cold, authoritative advice in front of others can't exactly dress in a cute, Lolita-style outfit, can she?
If that were the case, then his words would be far from convincing.
After hearing her explain the reason, Xiaomi looked on with envy.
"Xiao Huai, you're moving fast! I just heard you say you had someone you liked, and now you're already meeting their parents?"
Xiao Mi is two years older than Xiao Huai. She may not be more experienced than Tong Xiao Huai in other matters, but she has a wealth of experience in matters of relationships between men and women.
Moreover, she has a wide social circle and knows much better than Tong Xiaohuai how to dress for different occasions and with different people.
Now, while holding the clothes up to Tong Xiaohuai's body, she couldn't help but gossip.
"Hmm...I also think it's a bit fast..."
Tong Xiaohuai agreed with this point, however, her father had already promised Yan Bo, and it would seem too pretentious for her to go back on her word.
"Tsk, Xiao Huai, this is a good thing! A man who's willing to introduce you to his parents shows that he values you and is serious about you. So, are you sure you're not just showing off your love to me in a fancy way?"
Xiao Mi joked with Tong Xiaohuai, shoving several outfits she had just picked out into her arms, "Go try on that one that looks good..."
Tong Xiaohuai held those few sets of pink and delicate dresses, and was speechless for a moment.
"Xiao Mi, these clothes... they don't seem to be my style, do they?"
In Tong Xiaohuai's mind, she actually belongs to the cold and hard style. These clothes are clearly princess-style, which doesn't suit her at all.
"You still want to stick to your old style? Then why did you ask me for advice? Just grab a set from your closet and put it on!"
Xiaomi is a straightforward person, and she replied to her without hesitation.
Tong Xiaohuai was speechless and could only take a few dresses into the fitting room.
"Remember, show me each set as you change."
Xiaomi seemed to have seen through her idea of just dealing with things casually. She had only just changed into her first outfit when Xiaomi knocked on the door to remind her.
Tong Xiaohuai had no choice but to walk out somewhat awkwardly. She was prepared to be laughed at by Xiaomi. However, Xiaomi's eyes flickered, and then she exclaimed in exaggerated surprise.
"Wow, where did this advertising model come from?"
Tong Xiaohuai was wearing a dark red dress. The upper part was designed like a cheongsam, while the lower part was a slightly fluffy knee-length princess skirt. The weather was already a bit chilly, so Xiaomi paired it with a white fringed shawl. The whole dress looked stunning on her tall and curvaceous figure, and the charm she exuded was something that not just anyone could pull off.
No wonder Xiaomi's eyes lit up when she saw it.
Even the shop assistants couldn't help but come over to watch.
Tong Xiaohuai has always felt that she lacks femininity, so she rarely wears this type of clothing. Just now in the fitting room, she changed into the clothes, but fearing that she would look too terrible, she didn't even dare to look at herself in the mirror.
Hearing Xiaomi's exaggerated praise, although she didn't quite believe it, she still couldn't help but look up at the large floor-length mirror in front of her.
Even she was taken aback when she saw it.
Is this person her?
Her shoulders were as white as snow, her arms were long and slender, her waist was slim and shapely, and her legs under the skirt were long and straight. The skirt fit her perfectly, as if it were tailor-made for her, making her slim where she should be and curvy where she should be.
She does look like a model, except that she's wearing her own face.
"Miss, has this mirror been specially treated?"
Tong Xiaohuai suspected that this was just a little trick by the merchants to attract business.
The sales clerk smiled and shook his head. "Miss, our mirrors are perfectly fine. If you don't believe me, just have your friend stand next to you, and you'll see."
Xiao Mi realized what was happening and immediately jumped to Tong Xiao Huai's side.
Tong Xiaohuai's gaze darted back and forth between the mirror and Xiaomi several times before she finally believed that there was nothing wrong with the mirror.
The problem is her self-confidence as a woman!
In the end, Tong Xiaohuai spent a large sum of money in this store. This was the first time in her life that she had personally spent such a large amount of money on clothes and makeup.
That evening, she returned home carrying large and small bags of clothes and various related accessories and jewelry. Tong Laoda looked at her as if she were a monster.
"Girl, what happened to you?"
Because this is the first time my precious daughter has shown such shopaholic tendencies in all her years.
Is this what people in love should be like?
Tong Xiaohuai blushed slightly and didn't answer his question directly, instead asking, "Dad, where's Mom?"
Just as she finished asking her question, the door to her parents' bedroom opened, and Tong's mother came out.
She still had a sleepy look on her face, clearly having been lying in bed until she heard her daughter return, at which point she got up.
"Xiao Huai, what good things did you buy? Come, let Mom see."
Women have an innate passion for shopping, and Tong's mother is no exception. However, her beloved daughter has never been enthusiastic about shopping, so she never used to drag her daughter around shopping.
Besides, her own body doesn't really allow her to wander around in random places.
"Mom, I got my senior classmate's advice today and bought a few dresses. Come take a look, do you think they're nice?"
In situations like these, the father is often left out.
Helplessly watching his wife and daughter enter the room and slam the door shut, Tong Laoda's frustration deepened.
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