Inside the private room, everyone sat around the dining table, which was laden with various delicacies, including the kind served on a rotating tray.
Although it was a high-class meal, their eating manners were not very refined.
Jiang Yumeng, in particular, was clearly very hungry, and she ate without any regard for her image.
Gu Fan peeled shrimp for her while he ate very little. He felt content just watching the girl eat.
"This child, if you don't eat slowly, what if you choke?"
Sister Lin looked at her daughter with a hint of reproach.
She was somewhat displeased. Although her daughter was so straightforward at home, she should pay attention to her manners when she was out in public!
Jiang Yumeng winked playfully, then looked at Gu Fan and said, "Brother, have some water."
Gu Fan immediately poured her a glass of juice and personally brought it to her lips.
Sister Lin: "..."
Okay, okay! Is that how you're going to do it?
Old Jiang laughed heartily: "This kid is completely spoiled by Gu Fan!"
Gu Fan smiled and said, "I think this is Mengmeng's true self. It's not good to be too restrained in front of family."
Jiang Yumeng nodded in agreement.
Upon hearing this, Sister Lin sighed inwardly.
Yes, I guess I was overthinking it.
Because their daughter was so outgoing, the Gu couple were not so reserved.
It's clear that Jiang Yumeng has keenly noticed this.
The little girl is quite perceptive.
Old Gu and Old Jiang were chatting idly.
"Brother Gu, what kind of business have you been doing lately?"
Old Gu smiled and said, "It's nothing, I mainly work in the decoration industry."
Old Jiang nodded.
Gu Fan had already told him about the other person's situation, but he just wanted to find a topic to talk about.
"That job must be tough. Have you ever thought about developing your career in Beijing, Brother Gu?"
Hearing this, Old Gu was somewhat troubled: "The prices in Beijing are so high, and our savings can't afford a house here for the time being. It might be a bit difficult!"
Old Jiang waved his hand and said, "It's no problem! I'll take care of the house. It's just a matter of a word from your brother and sister-in-law."
"this……"
Old Gu and his wife exchanged a glance, and the former shook his head: "No need, thank you for your kindness, but we're used to living in Guangcheng, and we'll definitely find it difficult to adapt here."
Despite Lao Jiang's repeated insistence, Lao Gu still refused.
Old Jiang didn't mention it again.
His original intention was to help the other party.
However, since the other party had their own principles, he didn't want to hurt their pride.
"Brother Gu, please don't mind. Old Jiang didn't mean anything by it. He just wanted Mengmeng to be closer to her parents' home after she marries Gu Fan."
Sister Lin then spoke up to explain.
Old Gu nodded slightly: "I understand. Mengmeng is indeed a very good child. Everyone wants to treat her like a treasure. But don't worry, after Mengmeng marries into the Gu family, we will definitely treat her well."
Old Jiang laughed heartily and said, "With your words, brother, that's enough."
"Um... I'd like to say a few words."
At this moment, Gu's mother spoke up.
Everyone looked at her.
The latter chuckled and said, "In the future, if Gu Fan and Xiao Meng get married, they don't necessarily have to live in Guangcheng. The young couple wants to live their own lives, and as parents, we should insist. So they can live wherever they want. They can just come home to visit their parents occasionally."
Whether they live at their husband's family home, their own family home, or on their own, it's up to the young couple to decide.
This is what Mrs. Gu meant.
Sister Lin's eyes lit up upon hearing this: "Indeed, you are the most thoughtful sister."
Old Gu and Old Jiang: "..."
It's definitely more reliable for women to handle these things.
Gu Fan and Jiang Yumeng exchanged a glance and smiled slightly.
Jiang Yumeng suddenly whispered in Gu Fan's ear: "Don't worry, brother, leave the house-buying to me. I'll take care of you from now on!"
Gu Fan couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, and pinched her nose: "You're so mischievous!"
Upon seeing this, the family immediately smiled.
"Let's pick a date and get engaged first."
Sister Lin smiled.
None of them had any objections, and they all nodded in agreement.
“We’ll handle all the engagement arrangements, brother. Don’t refuse. It doesn’t matter who does these things; the important thing is that the young couple is happy.”
As Old Jiang was speaking, he suddenly raised his hand to stop Old Gu from speaking.
The latter frowned: "How can that be? My son is already lucky to have found such a precious girl as Xiaomeng, how can we trouble you even more?"
Sister Lin smiled and said, "Then how about this, the two families can discuss the engagement together, and when the wedding comes, each family can hold its own banquet."
She said this to save face for the Gu family, to make them feel that the Jiang family wasn't showing off with money, but rather demonstrating true equality.
“My sister is right, this is also suitable.”
Mother Gu echoed.
Old Gu and Old Jiang exchanged a glance.
Suddenly, Old Jiang looked at Gu Fan and said, "What do you think?"
Gu Fan smiled and said, "I think Sister Lin is right. We can't always rely on Uncle's family. My dad is right. Having a wife like Mengmeng is already a blessing for me. I have to give something in return."
Upon hearing this, Old Jiang nodded: "That works too."
He dotes on his daughter so much because he doesn't want her to suffer any injustice. He wants to personally handle everything and make it a grand affair. However, he has neglected Gu Fan's side.
Well, it seems like my decision has allowed Gu Fan to get all the benefits, eating and taking things away at the same time.
No, I need to think about it.
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