Liang Xinyun said, putting Zhou Mo and Han Chen's hands together again, and said earnestly: "Han Chen's father is a member of the Han family after all, and his say is definitely more important than me, a person with an outsider surname, so I hope you can get his consent and support as much as possible. Especially you, Han Chen, you know the situation and atmosphere of the Han family. I hope you can be smarter, understand?"
Han Chen nodded. "I know. That's why I've always been a good boy since I was little. I was afraid that I'd get you into trouble and they'd start picking on you again."
Liang Xinyun smiled with relief and felt relieved.
In the kitchen.
Liu Xiangru and Zhou Zheng did not start cooking, but stood at the kitchen door listening to the conversation in the living room.
The two looked at each other.
Zhou Zheng breathed heavily and exhaled two long breaths. He frowned and whispered, "Take a family like Han Chen's, for example. They have many rules and many things to do. Momo has suffered a lot."
Liu Xiangru was skeptical. "No way. Han Chen won't be returning to the capital, and we only see the Han family's relatives a few times a year."
Zhou Zheng: "Do you think I've worked in the system for nothing these past few decades? Only ordinary people think that everyone else's life is just like ordinary people's, that they're all busy trying to make a living, and that those dignitaries in the news are just ordinary people too. Haha, the concept of social circles has existed since primitive society, but too many people haven't been able to access it, so they've simply turned a blind eye to it."
Liu Xiangru: "What do you mean? Do you still want Momo and Han Chen to be together?"
Zhou Zheng waved his hands and said helplessly: "It depends on her own luck."
Liu Xiangru: "Stop talking nonsense and start cooking."
Zhou Zheng took the kitchen knife and started cutting vegetables without saying a word.
The two of them worked together and prepared a delicious dinner in no time.
During the meal.
Zhou Zheng and Liang Xinyun did not drink alcohol because they both had cardiovascular diseases and a history of surgery. Liu Xiangru poured peach juice for them.
Zhou Mo also wanted to drink peach juice, but Liu Xiangru stopped her and insisted that she try the red wine brought from Yushan.
She is indeed a mother, urging her daughter to drink.
Liu Xiangru has her own explanation, "Red wine nourishes the skin and invigorates blood circulation."
Zhou Mo frowned, "Mom, this rumor was spread a long time ago, and you still believe it... The Lancet says that any amount of alcohol is a burden to the human body. This means that even a drop of alcohol is harmful to the body."
Liu Xiangru was unhappy, her face darkened, "Can't you drink with me?"
Without waiting for Zhou Mo to speak, Han Chen quickly said, "Aunt Liu, I'll drink with you."
Liu Xiangru looked satisfied and said, "Look at Han Chen." As she said that, she poured a glass for Han Chen.
Zhou Mo was speechless, and Zhou Zheng explained, "After your mother tasted this red wine in Yushan, she became addicted. She still hasn't recovered from it."
Liu Xiangru said with a smile: "This wine is really good. If you don't believe me, try it. It's not astringent or irritating at all."
Zhou Mo was skeptical. After all, in her impression, alcohol would irritate the throat and make one drunk.
At Liu Xiangru's persuasion, Zhou Mo took a sip. When she tasted the sour and sweet flavor on her lips and teeth, her frown instantly relaxed, her eyes lit up, and she said, "Really? It's not astringent at all, very fragrant. When did Yushan have such delicious red wine?"
Zhou Zheng said: "This is a wine industry base supported by Dongjiang. A group of people came here to investigate and found that this area is suitable for winemaking. A young man took the lead in building it."
Zhou Mo: "It seems that Yushan will have great development in the future."
Zhou Zheng: "I can't say we've made great progress, but the living standard is definitely better than before. Some roads, electricity, and internet infrastructure are still not perfect. It depends on this young leader whether he can improve them all."
Liu Xiangru: "This new leader is only 35 years old. Although he's young, he's obviously capable. He even visited your uncle's farm a few days ago. Your uncle mentioned the animal quarantine issues, saying there are so many regulations and complicated procedures. He even offered to help resolve them. It was he who suggested that your father go to your uncle's farm to manage animal quarantine. Your father came from within the system, so he's familiar with the procedures and processes."
"Is that so?" Zhou Mo looked at Zhou Zheng with admiration. "I thought you were really restless and wanted to find a job. My uncle's place allows you to continue to shine, and I'm happy for you. Come, Dad, let me toast you a glass. I wish you good luck in your new job."
Zhou Zheng raised his glass: "Thank you, my daughter."
Han Chen was also very sensible and raised his glass quickly, "Uncle Zhou, don't overwork yourself when you get to Yushan. Take care of yourself."
Zhou Zheng clinked glasses with him, "I know, you two too. There's still a long way to go in the future. You must learn to get along with each other and tolerate each other."
"Okay," Han Chen picked up the goblet and drank it all in one gulp.
Zhou Mo also drank some, but she couldn't get used to the taste of alcohol, so she stopped after only one glass.
Liu Xiangru, on the other hand, couldn't stop drinking. Han Chen had no choice but to accompany her. After all, apart from Zhou Mo, he was the only one at the table who could drink with Liu Xiangru.
Zhou Mo didn't stop her. She knew her mother couldn't drink much.
After just two glasses of red wine, Liu Xiangru was already talking nonsense, with two blushes hanging on her cheekbones. She began to talk drunkenly, "Han Chen, you must not let our Momo down. You must not be like Yu Yizhou and Ren Huaibo before."
Han Chen was also a little dizzy, his honey-colored skin showing a light pink. "I know, Auntie."
"Also, Auntie knows you're having a hard time right now. You've just bought a house and just moved here, and you don't have any salary saved. Don't worry about getting married. Momo's father and I have some savings. If you don't have money, we can find a way to have a simple wedding, right, Momo?"
"Yes," Zhou Mo quickly supported Liu Xiangru, "Mom, you are drunk, why don't you take a rest?"
Liu Xiangru pushed her hand away and said, "I'm not drunk. Who said I was drunk?"
Zhou Mo was helpless and looked at Zhou Zheng.
Zhou Zheng winked and looked doting, meaning that don't worry about it, let Liu Xiangru drink. It's rare for her to get drunk, and it will help her sleep. After all, Liu Xiangru has been suffering from insomnia recently.
Seeing that his father acquiesced, Zhou Mo didn't say anything.
Unexpectedly, Liu Xiangru became more and more excited. "Han Chen, don't worry, our family doesn't want a betrothal gift. Not only that, we also plan to buy Momo a car."
Han Chen was a little drowsy, but when he heard Liu Xiangru talking about buying a car for Zhou Mo, he instantly woke up, "No need, Auntie, wait until I work for a while and have money, I will buy it for Momo."
Liu Xiangru waved her hand. "No, you bought it for Momo, so it's your money. It's yours after all. We bought it for Momo simply because we wanted to give it to her. Don't worry, we're just... used to seeing everything around us, and with Yu Yizhou being such a jerk, we're scared. We know you're well off, but our Momo isn't bad either, is she? She's also a PhD. We're not rich, but we're well-off at least."
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