After the meal, the Duan family sat at the Shen family's house for a while. By the time the Shen family had mostly left, the cousin had become much more obedient when he saw the five people who came later. He didn't go over to Duan Ye and Luo Qingyuan to join in the fun.
However, all of Shen's relatives, from aunts to uncles, were secretly wondering what the Duan family's background was.
Are they trying to get something from a tiger, or... do they have a powerful backer now?
Everyone present seemed to be deep in thought.
Time passed by, and after finalizing the details of the engagement banquet, it was time to part ways.
Shen Zongbai personally saw them off.
Shen Niannian was very self-aware; she had already picked up her bag and was ready to follow Duan Ze. She was already standing next to him.
Duan Jiancheng smiled kindly. As elders, they were very happy to see the younger generation paired up.
Duan Jiancheng: "Zong Bai, don't worry, the bride price won't be unfair to Niannian..."
Shen Zongbai waved his hands repeatedly: "We're family, no need for formalities. We parents are very happy that Nian Nian and Xiao Ze can be together. The bride price is just a formality, it's not important, not important at all..."
Shen Niannian and Luo Qingyuan exchanged a glance subconsciously and then hurriedly lowered their heads.
Tsk, what a quick change of heart.
Shen Niannian almost burst out laughing. She remembered that this wasn't how they treated the Jiang family; they wanted to empty the Jiang family's coffers.
Duan Ze squeezed Chen Niannian's little hand: "Stop fooling around, we're talking about serious matters."
Shen Niannian whispered in his ear, "The bride price isn't important; you should do what you can afford."
Duan Ze smiled, his expression softening considerably. He couldn't help but reach out and pat her head, saying, "You're so silly, I always want to give you the best within my means."
Shen Niannian's eyes are almost sparkling, she's so cute.
She said, "Honey, how can you be so good to me? After we get married, I'll definitely give you many sons to repay you..."
Duan Ze's smile froze instantly.
"There's absolutely no need for that."
The Duan family is all boys; if they ever have a daughter, they'll spoil her rotten.
Shen Niannian: "Why? Don't you like it?"
Duan Ze was both amused and exasperated: "It's not that I don't like them, I just love anything that comes out of your belly. It would be even better if it were a daughter."
Shen Niannian pondered for a moment and said, "Alright then, it doesn't matter if it's a son or a daughter. I can take my looks and you can take my intelligence. That would be best."
Duan Ze couldn't resist the urge to tap her on the head again, but in the end he just sighed and said, "It's still early, just stand there obediently..."
Having a lively, active, cute, and clingy wife can sometimes be a sweet burden.
Soon, the adults finished speaking, and the group boarded the bus in a great commotion.
Only then did Shen Zongbai and the others notice that there were two black jeeps parked in the distance. Their appearance was very ordinary, but why did they exude an unusual aura?
Before the Shen family could even react, cars started moving, and the old man and his wife sat inside.
Only after the Duan family members disappeared did someone sigh with relief: "The aura of this family is truly not something ordinary people can withstand."
Cousin: "Cousin, what exactly is the background of the Duan family?"
He Yan: "How would I know? I'm warning you, don't even think about cooperating with Luo Qingyuan. Even if you want to cooperate with the Luo family, do it properly and send the proposal to their company. Don't look down on the Duan family. If you do something that angers them, I can't protect you."
The uncle was stunned. Was the Duan family really that powerful?
Where did his niece find such a capable husband?
Regardless of how much the Shen family chattered, the entire Duan family left without missing a single one.
Duan Ye took a moment to call his father, Duan Sheng: "Dad, I'll take Qing Yuan back first."
Duan Sheng: "Go ahead, bring Qingyuan home for a family reunion dinner tomorrow."
Duan Ye: "Okay, I'll bring her back tomorrow."
After a brief exchange, Duan Ye's car turned.
Duan Ze also led Shen Niannian down another road to show her the new house.
On the bus.
Luo Qingyuan: "Why don't you just tell Dad and ask him to bring his family to Moon Bay for dinner?"
Duan Ye smiled and said, "It's more sincere to say these things face to face. Besides, you have to say them in person to get closer to my parents."
"Aren't you the best at acting cute?"
Luo Qingyuan scoffed, "How could I be the best at acting cute?"
Duan Ye smiled and said, "I don't know who was it that had my parents so easily fooled back then, even helping you to send out your household registration book."
Mentioning this made Luo Qingyuan blush a little, but fortunately, she was a returned overseas student, not only a top student but also a senior executive at the time. Few parents would disagree, right? But most importantly, Luo Qingyuan had recounted what happened that night…
Luo Qingyuan didn't want to talk about the past anymore, so she quickly changed the subject: "Isn't this the way back to Moon Bay? Where are you taking me?"
Duan Ye could easily see through Luo Qingyuan's little scheme, so he smiled and said, "Go back and pick up the cat."
Luo Qingyuan's eyes lit up. Yes, the two of them left cleanly and efficiently. Mainly because the other house had everything, they didn't need to bring anything. They almost forgot about the kitten.
Luo Qingyuan: "Aye, you're so kind."
Duan Ye: "I'll have even better times ahead, want to give it a try?"
Luo Qingyuan blushed slightly: "You're talking nonsense again in broad daylight..."
The two chatted and laughed all the way back to their original neighborhood.
only…
The two went upstairs hand in hand.
As soon as I got home.
Duan Ye: "Why are the lights on in the house in broad daylight?"
As Luo Qingyuan changed her shoes, she replied, "Could it be that Auntie is here to feed the cats?"
The two walked forward together, and before they could even look at the cat in the cat cage, they saw a woman sitting in the living room.
Luo Qingyuan's heart skipped a beat: "Mom, why are you back?"
Wasn't it supposed to be next month? How come it's so soon?
Duan Ye was also taken aback. The woman sitting on the sofa was very well-maintained. If Luo Qingyuan hadn't called her "Mom," he would have thought she was one of Luo Qingyuan's older sisters.
So Duan Ye also called out, "Mom..."
Ms. Zhao Ruoxi immediately exploded: "Who's your mother?! Don't call me Mom! I don't have a son as old as you!"
Luo Qingyuan and Duan Ye exchanged a glance, both unable to suppress their nervousness.
How... how do we launch a surprise attack?
Before Luo Qingyuan could speak, Duan Ye replied, "Okay, Mom..."
Ms. Zhao Ruoxi: "..."
Luo Qingyuan: "..." Why do I feel like laughing?
Duan Ye: "Mom, please sit down. I'll pour you a cup of tea."
Duan Ye quickly ran to the kitchen to pour tea. Luo Qingyuan subconsciously wanted to follow, but Ms. Zhao glared at her, her eyes seeming to say, "You dare to go and try?"
So, Luo Qingyuan silently pulled her foot back.
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