The dinner ended in a pleasant atmosphere, and the following conversation centered on the two newlyweds, Xu Siyan and Song Qinghe.
Second Aunt is indeed a wise old woman. With just a few words, she made Xu Siyan spill all the family wealth.
Everyone then realized that Xu Siyan was from Beijing, and her parents and brothers were almost all leaders such as section chiefs and department heads, and they all worked in Beijing.
This means that she is not only love-brained but also marries someone of lower status.
Everyone agreed that Cheng Zhiheng was lucky.
Cheng Zhiheng scratched his afro and said, "Xu Siyan, based on what you said, I think your parents will most likely not agree to you marrying me.
What do you say we should do about this?"
Xu Siyan smiled and comforted him, "My parents are quite open-minded. They have already told me that I can make my own decisions about my own affairs.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, you will come back with me to the capital to visit my family and discuss our affairs.
Cheng Zhiqian glanced at Cheng Zhiheng's afro and said, "Go get your hair trimmed before you leave. Otherwise, I'll make sure the Xu brothers kick you out."
Cheng Zhiheng muttered quietly, "Barbershops won't be open during Chinese New Year."
Cheng Zhiming, who was playing with Yuanbao on the cardboard, heard it with his sharp ears.
"Third brother, my eldest sister-in-law knows how to cut hair.
She has been cutting my hair for the past few years.
Why don't you ask her to help you sort it out?"
Li Qiumei chuckled, "Cheng Zhiming, you are really good at spreading rumors for me.
You are a child, I just did it to you randomly, your third brother is an adult, I won’t care. "
Cheng Zhiheng curled his lips and said, "If you don't say it, I don't think there is anything wrong.
Now that you guys mentioned that, I don’t dare go to the capital anymore.
If getting married puts your life at risk, then why get married?"
Cheng Zhiwen smiled, "What are you afraid of? Besides, your hair style really needs to be tidied up.
If someone doesn’t know you, they would think you are a gangster.
Which parents would trust their daughter to you?"
Cheng Zhishan also agreed, "Yes, Zhiheng, give your afro a good trim. It will look more lively and leave a good impression on your future father-in-law and mother-in-law."
"Well... okay." Cheng Zhiheng agreed reluctantly.
Second Aunt said with a smile, "Zhiheng, you two are going to the capital the day after tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year and we can't use scissors. If you want a haircut, you have to hurry and get it now, otherwise it will be too late."
Although Cheng Zhiheng and Li Qiumei were unwilling, they could not resist the repeated persuasion of the crowd.
Cheng Zhiheng gritted his teeth and said, "Just make it right!"
Li Qiumei also steeled herself, "Don't curse if you can't handle it!"
Cheng Zhiming attentively brought out scissors and a comb, "Sister-in-law, I believe you can do it!"
The second uncle said to Cheng Zhiqian with satisfaction: "Except for not liking to study, Zhiming is more flexible and capable than you brothers and sisters in other aspects.
In the future, I won’t have to worry about making a living just by relying on this mouth.”
Cheng Zhiqian smiled and said, "Yeah, this kid is quite clever."
Cheng Zhiheng sat nervously in the chair, not daring to move.
Xu Siyan sat aside and comforted him, "Don't worry, Zhiheng, your sister-in-law will take care of it for you.
Besides, no matter how you cut your hair, I think it looks good."
With Xu Siyan's words, Li Qiumei's tense mood relaxed a little.
With the click of scissors, strands of hair fell out.
With so many people watching on the scene, Li Qiumei also felt a lot of pressure.
She wondered whether she should buy a hat for Cheng Zhiheng or persuade Xu Siyan not to return to the capital if the haircut didn't look good.
After a while, Cheng Zhiheng's hair was finally neatly combed.
"Wow, Third Brother, you've become so much more handsome!" Cheng Zhiming said exaggeratedly.
"Well, very good." Cheng Zhiwen nodded happily.
Xu Siyan also nodded, "Zhiheng, your hair is definitely acceptable to our family.
My sister-in-law's skills are no worse than those in a barber shop."
Li Qiumei felt embarrassed by the praise.
Cheng Zhiheng looked in the mirror and felt much more refreshed.
"Thank you, sister-in-law!" He thanked Li Qiumei sincerely.
"No need to thank me, as long as you are satisfied." Li Qiumei finally felt relieved.
Second Aunt turned the topic of conversation to Song Qinghe again, trying to find out about his family situation in a roundabout way.
But Song Qinghe avoided talking about it like he was practicing Tai Chi.
Instead, he talked about his work, and later turned the question to Xu Siyan.
Xu Siyan, who had no ulterior motives, recounted her family affairs in detail.
Cheng Zhiqian and Li Qiumei looked at each other. It was obvious that Song Qinghe was a cunning and scheming person.
If you are not honest in front of your elders, the good impression you make will be ruined.
Second Aunt couldn't help but ask, "Zhishan, when are you and Xiaosong planning to get married?"
Cheng Zhishan blushed, and Song Qinghe held her hand. "Second Aunt, if you and my eldest brother and sister-in-law have no objection, I will come to your house to propose marriage after the New Year."
Cheng Zhiqian did not comment. Li Qiumei saw Cheng Zhishan's shy look and thought that this girl had already made up her mind.
Everyone chatted for a while and then went home.
Cheng Zhiheng and Xu Siyan went out hand in hand.
Song Qinghe and Cheng Zhishan also left together.
On the way, Song Qinghe took Cheng Zhishan's hand and said, "Zhishan, I didn't expect your family to be so easy to get along with."
Cheng Zhishan lowered her head shyly and said, "It's because you do a great job that everyone likes you so much."
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