Jiaojiao laughed so hard when she saw the bald man's comical appearance that she called her mother over to see.
Huh, where's Mom?
How she wished she could share this joy with her mother!
This bad uncle was fighting with Uncle Baoliang just now, he must be in a terrible state now.
The bald man finally managed to stand up. Seeing that Jiao Jiao was laughing the loudest, he wanted to grab her by the collar and teach her a lesson.
Who knew, he slipped again and fell flat on his face.
Jiang Ning came over and stepped on his fingers.
"You even want to hit the kids? Are you even human?!"
The bald man grimaced in pain.
Everyone had long disliked him, and they took the opportunity to curse and spit at him. Some of the bolder ones even kicked him.
By the time he got up to cause trouble for Jiang Ning, they were already gone.
Jiang Ning led everyone outside the ice rink, preparing to go home, and asked Gao Baoliang where he was.
Ma Huiwen happened to be passing by and told them they had already left.
"Thanks."
Jiang Ning thanked them and went back with everyone.
As soon as I got home, I saw Gao Baoliang return looking dejected.
Lin Chen put his arm around his shoulder and walked home.
"What's wrong now? You look so handsome, your mother-in-law must be ecstatic!"
Gao Baoliang is 1.8 meters tall, handsome, and has a strong physique. He also has more than 100,000 yuan in savings. He is definitely a good son-in-law in the eyes of his mother-in-law!
Gao Baoliang entered the house, plopped down on the sofa, picked up a water glass and gulped down two large glasses of water, then said angrily:
"Meng Jiao's mother knew I was going, but she still deliberately called Li Jiabao over."
The person was carrying large bags and small packages, containing things like Moutai liquor, Zhonghua cigarettes, and turtle essence—all high-quality items—which made their parents beam with joy.
I'm being honest; I think smoking and drinking are bad for your health, so I didn't buy them those things. Instead, I spent a lot of money to buy a thousand-year-old ginseng.
Then they told me, "Aren't these for patients?" My face immediately fell.
Lin Chen comforted him, "You'll know what they like next time. It's just cigarettes and alcohol, it's not like you can't afford them."
Gao Baoliang was frustrated because, in Meng Jiao's parents' eyes, it wasn't about money.
During the meal, they talked about their work within the system, and he couldn't get a word in edgewise.
His parents always spoke to Li Jiabao, served him food, and poured him water, completely ignoring him, their prospective son-in-law.
It makes me angry just thinking about it.
If Meng Jiao hadn't protected him, he would have almost overturned the table and stormed out.
When Jiang Ning heard him say that, she suggested that he quickly find Meng Jiao and have a frank talk.
If he can't get past her parents, things aren't looking good for him and Meng Jiao.
Gao Baoliang couldn't stand it, so he ran to the courtyard, grabbed a brush, and started painting the walls, working all day long.
Lin Qiao and Luo Guangming came over to comfort her, telling her not to give up, and if all else fails, she could do what they did and get married secretly.
Once the rice is cooked, the family will no longer object.
"Meng Jiao has been spoiled since she was a child, how could she possibly elope with me? We can only wait for her parents to come to their senses."
I just don't understand. I earn a decent amount, so why can't I meet their standards? Is a job within the system the only respectable one?
Gao Baoliang couldn't understand it.
Luo Guangming patted him on the shoulder and sighed, "That's how society is now. People look down on self-employed individuals. No matter how much you earn, you're still a self-employed individual, and your income is unstable."
The workers only earn fifty or sixty yuan a month, but they feel superior, believing their jobs are secure. Changing this mindset will likely take a long time.
"You mean their mindset can't be changed anytime soon?"
Gao Baoliang's eyes were gloomy.
Just then, Lin Chen rushed over and said that Meng Jiao had called and asked him to meet her at the movie theater entrance that afternoon.
His mood, which had just plummeted to rock bottom, immediately rebounded. He jumped for joy, borrowed Lin Chen's motorcycle, and was about to head off.
Lin Chen shook his head as he looked at his excited expression.
They were just sulking and saying they wouldn't see each other, but now they're running faster than rabbits.
When he arrived at the movie theater, it was still early, so he bought movie tickets and a soft drink, and sat on the benches at the entrance to wait.
After waiting for two hours, Meng Jiao still hadn't arrived, but her mother came gracefully carrying a bag.
"Xiao Gao, let's find somewhere to talk."
"Is Jiaojiao not coming?"
"Yes, she went out with Li Jiabao. Let's talk."
Gao Baoliang's mind sank, and his feet felt like lead as he mechanically followed her to a small pavilion.
The north wind howled, but it couldn't chill his heart.
"Xiao Gao, I know that Jiao Jiao received a lot of help from you when she went to the countryside. On behalf of my whole family, I thank you."
However, Jiao Jiao has been pampered since childhood and is used to living in a stable environment. She should also interact with people of a higher social standing.
She and you have nothing in common; she definitely won't be happy in the future.
Mencius' mother spoke softly, using the gentlest tone to utter the harshest words.
Gao Baoliang suppressed his anger and hurriedly spoke:
"Auntie, is this Jiaojiao's idea? Did she agree to let you come over and tell me all this?"
Isn't marriage about two people loving each other? Can two people who are considered a good match in terms of circumstances be guaranteed happiness?
As he spoke, he took out his savings book from his pocket to show her, which contained 100,000 yuan in current account savings that could be withdrawn at any time.
Mencius' mother smiled faintly and pushed the savings book aside.
"In families like ours, we don't value money at all; we only value family background."
You come from the countryside, and it's not easy for you to earn so much money, but ultimately you lack a solid foundation.
"Here's what we'll do. To thank you for being good to Jiaojiao, I'll introduce you to a job within the government system that will guarantee you a comfortable life."
At this point, Gao Baoliang chuckled, feeling like a clown listening to her speak so grandly about the concept of social class.
He jumped to his feet, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Auntie, here's the soda for you. Keep the job for yourself, I don't need it."
After saying that, he strode away.
The next day, he received an invitation to Meng Jiao and Li Jiabao's wedding.
On the very day that Mencius' mother spoke with him, they had already obtained their marriage certificate and were just waiting to hold the wedding banquet.
For Gao Baoliang, this was nothing short of a bolt from the blue.
Upon hearing the news, he felt as if the entire sky had darkened. He hid in his courtyard house, refusing to eat or drink, his face ashen.
He couldn't understand why Meng Jiao was so cruel, striking him hard when he was completely unprepared.
They're clearly still dating!
How come things changed after I met the parents?
He regretted not going to ask Meng Jiao for clarification, and then he complained that she didn't say anything and didn't care about his feelings at all.
How he longed to rush into her house and confront her about why she had treated him this way.
But what's done is done, so what difference does it make if he goes?
It's nothing more than bringing shame upon oneself.
The wedding is in a few days, and he has stopped eating and drinking for several days.
Lin Chen came to ask him if he wanted to participate.
He suddenly raised his head, his unshaven face as cold as frost.
"Go, I need to go and give her a gift."
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