“Wudang Mountain? I want to go too.” Liu Qianqian raised her hand and said.
Liu Yue'e smiled and said, "Go, go. Let's go together. Come on, let's eat, let's eat."
Liu Yue'e greeted everyone, saying that Shen Kun's mother had also come to help today. She prepared more than 30 dishes: grouper, king crab, lobster, lily bulb stewed goose feet, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, boiled chicken, vegetables, and a nourishing soup—all very time-consuming and labor-intensive dishes. The table was piled high with food, clearly not cooked by his mother.
"Xiaoqin, you've been so busy today."
Chen Qin waved her hand: "It's only right. Xiao Kun is so successful following his third uncle's guidance. It's only right for me, as his mother, to come and help out. We're all family."
Although Shen Qin is 53 years old, she is of a certain generation in the Shen family, and Guangdong is a place where clan concepts are very strong. Therefore, she dares not address anyone carelessly.
After everyone was seated, Father Shen raised his glass: "Today, we welcome Xixi, Xiaopang, Linlin, Xiaomei, Xiaoli, Manshen, Brother Fang, and Brother Zhou to our home. We also welcome everyone to celebrate the Spring Festival together in Shenjia Village. Let's raise our glasses."
Shen Fang chuckled: "That's too formal, Dad. Okay, let's have a drink."
As the banquet began, Liu Yue'e naturally showered Liu Qianqian, Chen Huilin, Fan Xiaopang, and Gui Lunmei with concern and kept serving them food. She also made sure to greet Liu Xiaoli and Man Shen.
Meanwhile, Dad was pulling Vincent Fang along, drinking cup after cup of milk tea. Guests deserve the utmost hospitality. Jay Chou and Vincent Fang are known for their drinking prowess, but they don't drink much baijiu (Chinese white liquor), preferring red wine, beer, and spirits. Baijiu is strong and high in alcohol, so younger people don't drink it as much. Dad, however, opened two bottles of Moutai, clearly determined to make sure they drank to their hearts' content.
"Third Uncle, Xiao Kun has really made something of himself by following you. His career is very successful, and I feel very reassured with him. But Xiao Kun is not young anymore, he's already 27. He should get married and have a child soon so I can explain to his father that he should settle down and start a family. Now that he has settled down, it's a big headache. Please take good care of him."
Liu Yue'e nodded in agreement: "Son, you should take a closer look at this matter. Xiao Kun says he's your grandson, but he's practically your brother. You two grew up together. As the elder, and since he's been with you, you should be concerned about this."
Shen Kun, who was enjoying his meal, stopped eating and said, "Mom, I've been looking for a lot. Besides, it's not like I haven't been looking. I just haven't found one that suits my taste."
Chen Qin glared at Shen Kun: "Compatible? There's no such thing as a 'compatible' girl. In all these years, I've only seen you bring one girl home. You're successful now, this should be your top priority. You're 27 and still not married, what are you trying to do? Heavens???"
"Let me tell you, back in the day, someone your age would have been considered a total spinster, you know? Xiao Gang grew up with you, right? He already has five kids, the oldest is in elementary school. And Xiao Feng has three kids now, and then there's that one..."
Chen Qin launched a double attack of magic and physical pressure to get married. She used examples, facts, and reasoning, and went from gentle whispers to angry roars. She used everything she could, said everything she should, and said that she shouldn't. The central idea was that if you don't get married and have children soon, you'll be a rebellious son in our family. If you still want me as your mother, you'd better listen to me and find someone to marry.
Shen Kun had been enjoying his meal, having not had his mother's cooking in a long time. He was finally back home and ready to have a good meal, but now he suddenly didn't find it appetizing anymore.
"Look at you! You used to be a handsome young man. Look at yourself now, you're as fat as a pig. What girl would like someone like you? And you're eating pig's trotters? Put them down!" As she spoke, Chen Qin put two pieces of bright green vegetables on her son's plate.
Shen Kun... Why did I come back all of a sudden? Where is my mother's love?! Mom, you don't love me anymore!!!
"What's wrong with me? So what if I'm a little chubby? I didn't steal or rob anyone, and I didn't eat anyone's rice. I like how I am now."
Chen Qin glared at Shen Kun: "You like it? The girl likes it too?"
Shen Fang was overjoyed: "Well, let me say a few words, Xiao Qin. In today's society, men with money can find all kinds of women they want. It's okay if Xiao Kun is a little chubby. He's finally home for the New Year, and you're making him eat vegetarian food. I'll definitely take his affairs to heart. When he goes back to Beijing, I'll arrange blind dates for him. Or you could find him a local one, or even a suitable girl from our village."
Chen Qin immediately shook her head and said, "That won't do. Our Xiao Kun is a CEO, and our family is wealthy. I don't look down on the girls around our village. If I'm going to find someone, I want someone from Beijing, the capital. Ideally, she should be educated, beautiful, kind-hearted, gentle, virtuous, good at cooking, well-mannered, and dignified. Oh, and she has to have a big butt..."
Goodness, that's a request...
She was just complaining about her son, and now she's making so many demands. To be honest, these demands are a bit excessive, but given Shen Kun's circumstances in this society and this era, it shouldn't be difficult for him to find someone better.
One more thing, why does he need a big butt? Goodness, he has the same idea as his mom...
Shen Kun rolled his eyes when he heard his mother's request: "Mom, are you making a wish? Your request is so unreasonable that no one can meet it. How could such a good girl be a chance for me?"
Chen Qin retorted, "What's wrong? Why can't I make demands? Why are you unworthy? Son, you must have dreams, otherwise what's the difference between you and a salted fish? Even if we're toads, you're still a golden toad, why can't you eat a piece of swan meat? Can't you have some ambition?!"
"As long as we're shameless, persistent, and unwavering, we'll definitely succeed. Where there's a will, there's a way!!!"
Shen Fang is giving Shen Qin's witty remarks a huge thumbs up. Shenjia Village truly produces a wealth of talented people!
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