Lei Zhihang brought in the gifts from the outer sect one by one and gave them to them very seriously, even Zhang Yayan got one.
Wen Jianghan looked at the red wine in his hand, took it out silently, and put it on the wine rack, together with those precious red wines with a long history. This bottle of red wine looked a little cheap, but it blended in perfectly.
Wen Chenxi received a sports watch, and Wen Jinyu received headphones. They quietly unpacked them and put them on, showing their respect.
Zhang Yayan looked at the pink dress and said happily, "Since I'm here, why bother bringing a gift? Just the thought is enough."
Wen Qingshan put the tea away and said with a smile, "Well, gifts are not valued. At least our Wen family doesn't value them. What's true is that you are kind to our Qinglian."
Wen Qingshan was filled with mixed emotions. When he first met Lei Zhihang, he never thought that this guy would become his son-in-law!
Lei Zhihang raised his hand and said, "Don't worry, Qinglian and I have always had a good relationship. I will definitely not let Qinglian down!"
Wen Qinglian snuggled up to Lei Zhihang with a smile, "Alright, everyone, stop scaring Zhihang. He was nervous on the way here. After all, he's Captain Lei leading the team outside. He must be scared silly when he comes to our house."
Wen Qingshan said, "Well, let's eat. This is the first time your mother and I have encountered something like this. The eldest brother doesn't have a girlfriend yet, and Qinglian is indeed old enough to get married. I'm happy that you have found your destined partner."
The whole family sat together in the restaurant to eat. After Lei Zhihang's nervousness gradually subsided, he had a good chat with them.
Xiao Shaoyan, the only outsider who didn't receive a gift, raised his glass and said, "Congratulations, Captain Lei, Sister Qinglian. I'm looking forward to drinking in your wedding wine."
Lei Zhihang said cheerfully, "Hahahaha, okay, okay, I'll definitely send you an invitation when the time comes."
"Hate it, the fate hasn't even been decided yet!"
Wen Qinglian's face was flushed tonight.
After three rounds of drinks, Wen Qingshan's eyes filled with excitement. "My Qinglian has been very strong-willed since she was a child. She never told me, but I know that managing all the hotels under the Wen family requires a lot of energy. Because she feels she was adopted, she has always been sensible. Yayan was not around at the time, and I, a grown man, didn't know how to raise a girl. I could only watch her grow into a cool and strong woman. In fact, I still feel indebted to her."
Wen Qinglian listened silently, tears welling in her eyes. She shook her head and said, "Dad, don't say that. You've been very fair to us all. You wouldn't refuse to entrust me with the company shares just because I was adopted. You've even let me manage the entire industry chain. This is your trust in me, and I'm very grateful. I feel very happy and lucky to be able to stay in this family."
Zhang Yayan floated to her side, stroked her hair, and said with a smile, "This is our fate. You are destined to be a child of the Wen family. Just don't let yourself be too tired in the future. If there is anything difficult to solve, just rely on Jiang Han and Qingshan. We are all family, and it is only natural for us to help each other. Do you understand?"
Wen Qinglian's face flushed, and she nodded firmly, "Yes, I know, Mom..."
It was rare for her to call Zhang Yayan "Mom". On the one hand, it was a bit strange, and on the other hand, she was homesick. She was afraid that Zhang Yayan would not accept her. But now, she has completely let down her guard and feels extremely happy at this moment.
They had a heart-to-heart talk, eating and drinking until midnight, and Wen Qingshan was already prepared to keep the drunk Lei Zhihang overnight.
Looking at their happy and joyful family, Xiao Shaoyan put on an indifferent smile on his face. He walked into the yard, sat on the swing, and listened to the noisy sounds inside. The smile on his face gradually faded.
"Yes, have a drink."
A bottle of ice-cold soda was placed against Xiao Shaoyan's cheek. He looked up and met Wen Xi's beautiful eyes, which were as bright as stars. After a moment of hesitation, he took the soda she gave him and asked, "Why did you come out too?"
Wen Xi opened the soda and took a sip. "They were drinking and chatting inside. I wasn't interested, so I just came out to hang out. I thought you went home to sleep."
Xiao Shaoyan opened the soda but didn't drink it. He held it in his palm and said calmly, "I can't sleep if I go back alone. I'm really envious. I haven't experienced such a lively scene like yours in a long time."
Although he didn't say it, Jun's face looked very lonely. Wen Xi knew that he was thinking about his father and couldn't help but sigh, "Anyway, you live next door, and you will come to eat for free whenever you have time. You can always experience this kind of atmosphere!"
Xiao Shaoyan turned his head away and said, "This is different. My mother died young, and my father and uncle raised me. It wasn't lively enough back then, and now... it's even less lively. Other people's homes are not your own, so the excitement you get is always limited."
He suddenly turned towards Wen Xi, met her eyes, and said word by word, "Or, Wen Xi, can you let me enjoy this kind of excitement for the rest of my life?"
Wen Xi blinked and said casually, "Ah? How can I guarantee that our house will be this lively every day? My brothers and sisters will get married sooner or later, and they may move out by then. You, don't be too greedy, just muddle along."
Patting Xiao Shaoyan's shoulder, Wen Xi sighed softly, "Hey, the Wen family also experienced a very cruel reality before they got the peace they have now, so... you have to work hard too."
“…….”
Xiao Shaoyan's breath was stuck in his chest, unable to move up or down, and he said in a muffled voice, "Wen Xi, do you really not understand what I mean?"
Wen Xi drank the soda in one gulp and looked sideways at him, "What? You spoke too softly just now, I didn't hear you clearly."
Xiao Shaoyan's heart skipped a beat, and he turned his head nonchalantly and said, "No... I didn't say anything just now!"
He was still a coward after all. He was afraid that Wen Xi would reject her all of a sudden, which would add to the awkwardness between them, so he hid this secret that was not really a secret...!
That night, Wen Xi gained a brother-in-law. Wen Qinglian and Lei Zhihang were both grown up, and Lei Zhihang's parents had been urging them to get married. They decided to get engaged after the New Year, and after the spring of next year, if they were still together, they would consider getting married.
Zhang Yayan was quite satisfied with this. Taking this as a starting point, she began to target the next bachelor in the family and asked Wen Qingshan to choose a suitable blind date for Wen Jianghan. Wen Jianghan was so scared that he didn't dare to go home on time recently.
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