Chapter 173 Winning Over the Brother-in-Law
With the wedding date roughly set, both families were relieved and chatted over tea.
Zhang Shuzhen and Li Yuqin felt uncomfortable sitting there, so they wanted to go to the kitchen to help, but Wang Chunxiu and her daughter chased them back.
Before long, the food was ready.
So they were allowed to stand aside, and eight dishes and a soup were served, inviting the Sheng family to sit down.
At times like these, you definitely need to have a drink.
Men drink baijiu (a type of Chinese liquor), while women, who cannot drink alcohol, have some soda.
It doesn't matter what we drink, the atmosphere is what matters most.
All the food was served and the wine glasses were filled. At this moment, Sheng Xiping and Zhou Qinglan took their wine glasses and toasted everyone in turn.
First, Zhou Qinglan greeted the Sheng family couple respectfully, calling them "Mom and Dad."
Sheng Liancheng and Zhang Shuzhen quickly took the wine glasses, drank the wine, and Zhang Shuzhen casually took out a red envelope and stuffed it into Zhou Qinglan's hand. This was money for changing her address.
In the future, the minimum amount for changing one's address to another would be several thousand yuan, and sometimes even tens of thousands. Now, it doesn't need to be that much; a few yuan in the red envelope is enough.
After offering a toast to Sheng Liancheng and his wife, we turned around and offered a toast to Zhou Mingyuan and his wife.
This time it was Sheng Xiping's turn, and he respectfully addressed Zhou Mingyuan and his wife as "Mom and Dad."
Then, Wang Chunxiu also took out a red envelope and stuffed it into Sheng Xiping's hand.
After the toasts and the change of address, the engagement ceremony was considered complete.
Next, Sheng Xiping and Zhou Qinglan toasted the matchmaker again, thanking her for bringing them together.
After the two took their seats, the meal began.
“My dear in-law, let’s have a drink together. It’s the first time I’ve met you, and I feel like we get along really well.”
You know, our two families are located in Qianchuan Forest Farm and the town. If it weren't for the two kids dating, where would we have met?
From now on, we'll be in-laws, so no matter what happens at home, you must let us know.
Zhou Mingyuan was very happy and insisted on having a few more drinks with Sheng Liancheng.
Sheng Liancheng was happy that his son was engaged.
Besides, how could he refuse when his in-laws wanted to drink with him?
So the two of them started drinking, taking turns.
On the other side, Wang Chunxiu, Zhang Shuzhen, and Li Yuqin also clinked their glasses, which were filled with soda.
"Yuqin, thank you so much for being such a great matchmaker, bringing about this marriage."
"I dare not accept the title of matchmaker. I am Qinglan's aunt and I watched Xiping grow up."
"They're both good kids, it's fate that they're together." Li Yuqin smiled, and the three of them drank the soda in their glasses.
Sheng Xiping and Zhou Qinglan, as the protagonists of today's engagement banquet, sat together.
Zhou Qinglan wore a gentle and sweet smile, lowered her head, and secretly sized up Sheng Xiping beside her.
Sheng Xiping noticed the gazes of those around him and couldn't help but laugh, reaching out to hold Zhou Qinglan's hand.
Although the two didn't have much time to spend together today, he knew that Zhou Qinglan was happy.
Not only was Zhou Qinglan happy, but Sheng Xiping was also overjoyed.
The girl he's been longing for is finally going to be his wife. How wonderful!
"Ahem, Xiping, come, let me toast you."
At this moment, the brother-in-law, who was stirring up trouble, suddenly picked up his wine glass and said something.
Sheng Xiping raised his head slightly and glanced at Zhou Qingyang, noticing a hint of displeasure on his future brother-in-law's face.
Haha, this brother-in-law must have seen him holding his wife's hand and was unhappy about it.
"I should be the one toasting my elder brother. He's worked hard."
You braved the wind and snow to protect our country; you are a true hero.
I, Sheng Xiping, am incompetent and cannot serve in the army, so I can only offer this cup of wine to my elder brother.
"Don't worry, brother. I'm here at home. I'll definitely help with anything Mom and Dad need."
Sheng Xiping admired Zhou Qingyang from the bottom of his heart; he was a man of courage and integrity.
As for Zhou Qingyang's hostility, it's perfectly normal. Historically, it's rare for a brother-in-law and sister's husband to have a harmonious relationship.
No one can be overly affectionate with a guy who's stolen their girlfriend right away.
Sheng Xiping also has two younger sisters. The thought of Sheng Yunfang and Sheng Yunfei being kidnapped by those two rascals in the future makes Sheng Xiping uneasy.
We all feel the same way, so let's not laugh at each other.
There's a saying among Northeasterners: "You can tell a person's character from their actions."
As you spend more time together and get to know each other's temperaments and ways of doing things, things will gradually get better.
Sheng Xiping's words softened Zhou Qingyang's attitude somewhat.
Actually, he just hasn't gotten over this awkwardness yet.
I always felt that Sheng Xiping took advantage of his younger sister being far away from home and helpless in Qianchuan, and used sweet words to lure her away.
During the few days Zhou Qingyang was at home, his parents told him a lot about the Sheng family.
In addition to his observations today, he can see that the Sheng family members are all good at dealing with people, and Sheng Xiping is also quite capable.
Zhou Qingyang just needs some time to gradually change his mind.
"What you're saying really makes me ashamed."
"I'm no hero, nor do I have any great abilities. Defending the country is my duty." Zhou Qingyang shook his head.
“I live far from home and can’t go back easily, so I really can’t take care of my family at all.”
Qingyue is still young and doesn't understand anything. From now on, you may really have to put in more effort to take care of this family.
"Come on, let's not talk about who's toasting whom, let's drink this together."
Defending one's homeland is the lifelong dream of every patriotic young man.
Loyalty to the country and filial piety are difficult to reconcile; protecting the greater good inevitably means neglecting one's own family.
In life, how can one not make choices?
From the moment they put on this uniform, it was destined that they could only sacrifice their own families for the greater good.
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