Chapter 155
Wang Chengcai had dressed up, and the clothes he was wearing were obviously new, and his hair was also groomed. When he saw his parents wearing old clothes, Wang Chengcai frowned at first.
But before he could say anything, Li Xia got angry first.
The girl's family hadn't arrived yet, and there were all kinds of paper bags around Wang Chengcai's feet.
Li Xia almost gasped when she saw a small bag with the words "jewelry shop" printed on it.
"What did you buy? I asked you what you bought?"
It was the first time we met, and she actually gave him gold? Why didn't Wang Chengcai think of buying some gold for his mother?
Besides, where did he get the money?
Li Xia scanned her husband with a hawk-like gaze, then looked at Wang Mengmei suspiciously.
Wang Mengmei: …
Fortunately, Wang Chengcai got up and closed the door, and quickly explained: "Mom, I saved all this money myself. I have been working part-time for Sister Pingping for the past two years..."
Over the past three years, the tutoring class opened by Qian Ping and her classmates has established a firm foothold in the city. Her classmates have even given up their original majors and plan to concentrate on this emerging industry. Qian Ping herself has not made up her mind yet, but she is also a veteran, and her classmates are also very generous, saying that if she continues to work, then everyone will share according to their shares. If she chooses to give up her shares, her classmates will not let her suffer a loss.
Wang Chengcai was just there to help at first, but later Qian Ping told him that if he could complete one introduction registration, he would be given five points.
Wang Chengcai was too embarrassed to do it at first, but after he got a girlfriend, he was short of money and decided to do it. He has been working until this year and has saved several thousand yuan. He did not tell his family about the money and planned to use it when he needed it.
Isn't today the day when we need it?
Wang Chengcai took a look at the things his parents brought and felt disappointed.
He had clearly told Li Xia several times in advance to bring some snacks.
It doesn't matter how valuable the item is, but at least you should show the right attitude for the first time.
He and his girlfriend have both been to each other's homes. Although the other's parents are rich, they are also friendly and do not look down on him. When his girlfriend comes to his home, Wang Chengcai is worried that day, always trying to make up for his mother who "said the wrong thing".
But after returning, his girlfriend was still angry, and Wang Chengcai spent a lot of time to appease her.
As their feelings grew stronger, they decided to have their parents meet to discuss marriage.
But why did my parents dress like this for this first meeting?
When Li Xia heard that Wang Chengcai earned the money, she felt so upset that she wanted to go crazy.
He now tells her less and less about his son's affairs, and even keeps things like making money to himself.
Two years, two whole years, he hid all this money, why didn't he buy himself a piece of gold? No wonder people say that after marrying a wife, he forgets his mother. Before he marries this wife, his son is no longer his. When he finds a rich in-law in the future, will this son be given to them?
Wang Chengcai hadn't noticed his mother's anger yet, so he asked, "Mom, did you bring any clothes?"
Li Xia was like a hedgehog pricking its thorns. When she heard these words, all the thorns on her body stood up.
"What? Do you think the way I dress is embarrassing for you?"
Wang Chengcai felt powerless again.
It's always like this.
No conversation with Li Xia could go smoothly. As soon as you start talking, she will have countless reasons to criticize you.
"That's not what I meant... Never mind if you didn't bring it. I was just saying it casually."
Wang Mengmei did not interfere in the matter between the mother and her son. She squatted down to look through the gifts and gave Wang Chengcai a higher regard.
I originally thought that Wang Chengcai was a simpleton, but now it seems that this guy is really sincere to his girlfriend.
Among the gifts I bought, the gold was the most expensive, but the rest took care of everyone.
A silk scarf, two bottles of Moutai in gift boxes, a set of cosmetics, and a few boxes of drinks and snacks.
"Does that girl have any brothers or sisters?" Wang Mengmei asked.
Wang Chengcai responded, "There is a cousin who said Qianqian's uncle and aunt passed away, so her parents raised the child at home. The child will be here soon."
Wang Mengmei nodded. This made sense.
Wang Chengcai asked Wang Mengmei carefully: "Second Aunt, what do you think of the things I prepared? Is there anything inappropriate?"
Wang Mengmei smiled and said, "It's pretty good."
As a result, Li Xia's preparations were a little insufficient, so Wang Mengmei took away the extra bottle of wine, added a box of Wahaha that she had just bought, and then put the gift box in.
"That's all. Get ten of them, all perfect. I'll take the rest to the car."
Wang Chengcai finally felt relieved after receiving a compliment from Wang Mengmei.
He watched with mixed feelings as Wang Mengmei arranged everything in an orderly manner. After she arranged the gifts, she asked for the menu and had someone change the slightly dirty tablecloth. She also checked the cups, plates and bowls on the table and asked them to take away any that had cracks or chips...
He then looked at Li Xia, who was standing there doing nothing with a livid face. An idea popped into Wang Chengcai's mind.
If only his second aunt was his mother...
Wang Yuexi was at a loss and subconsciously took out a cigarette. Wang Mengmei said unhappily, "You are not allowed to smoke. If you want to smoke, hold back."
What kind of occasion is this? The table is full of smoke and there are children at the table.
Wang Yuexi put away his cigarette, and Li Xia sat aside unhappily.
Zhao Chunlan looked at her son, then her daughter-in-law, and finally her eyes fell on her daughter.
"Mei, when people come later, what should I say?"
Wang Mengmei: ...Whatever you say, don’t say anything.
But she certainly wouldn't talk to me like that, so she perfunctorily said, "You just ask people if they have eaten or drunk, encourage them to eat and drink, and then you praise them, praise everyone."
Zhao Chunlan remembered it clearly, but was afraid: "I, I won't exaggerate."
"I won't brag about the food."
Talking about eating and drinking, Wang Mengmei was saying this to both Zhao Chunlan and Li Xia.
Your son has put in so much effort, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that he really has a good relationship with her. If Li Xia has any intention, she should not make trouble today.
But the fact is, Li Xia's heart is now filled with bitterness and pain.
Li Xia didn't like the girl named Qianqian the first time she met her, but she didn't say anything harsh to her because of her family background. But now it's different. A twisted hatred surged in Li Xia's heart.
When Hu Qianqian and her parents arrived, Wang Chengcai was waiting outside.
Hu Qianqian has bright eyes and a layer of bangs on her forehead: "Hey, why are you waiting at the door?"
Wang Chengcai smiled awkwardly: "I'm afraid uncle and aunt can't find the box... let me get it." In fact, he had nothing to say to his parents, and he was even more afraid of saying too much and making Li Xia unhappy, and then venting her emotions on others. Nothing could go wrong today.
Hu Qianqian's parents also brought gifts this time, but compared to the grand ceremony of the groom's parents, they only brought five small gifts, one for each person, which was considered polite.
Mr. Hu was a stout man, and wherever he stood, he was like a wall. When Wang Chengcai went to take the other party's things, he snorted.
The father-in-law always feels awkward when he sees his son-in-law at first.
Wang Chengcai shrank his head and said, "Uncle, I have booked the private room in Hall 6. Shall we go in?"
Mother Hu said gently: "Okay, Xiaoyue, let's go in."
A timid nine-year-old girl walked into the hotel with a group of people holding an adult's hand.
Hu Qianqian fell behind her parents and quietly asked Wang Chengcai: "Did your parents come a long time ago? Are we late?"
Wang Chengcai: "It's not too late. We just arrived a while ago."
The two people were walking at the back in a sticky manner. Mr. Hu in front couldn't stand it anymore and coughed.
Wang Chengcai flew to the front and said, "Uncle, go this way, go this way."
Hu Qianqian: …
Mother Hu found it funny and pinched her: "Your father doesn't make things difficult for him. You look so distressed."
It is right for a son-in-law to please his father-in-law. Even though life is better now, in the countryside, if you don't have a few acres of land before getting married, your mother-in-law won't agree.
A layer of pink appeared on Hu Qianqian's face.
Mother Hu patted her hands and said, "Today is just a meeting, so keep quiet."
Wang Chengcai had been to their home, and they both thought this young man was quite good. He was a part-time student at school helping others recruit students for training classes, which showed that he had some business sense. Qianqian said that his grades at school were also good. Both his parents were teachers.
This makes people like him even more. The Hu family is a small business owner who took advantage of the times and still has some respect for intellectuals. I guess Wang Chengcai's parents should not be bad either.
But no matter what, they are the women and they should be reserved.
Hu Qianqian nodded gently. Since the time was set, her mother had said many times that marriage was a matter between two families and there were some things she could not interfere with.
After entering the private room, the two families met formally.
Wang Mengmei fell to the back and watched the Hu family shake hands and introduce themselves to Wang Yuexi and Li Xia.
After Wang Chengcai introduced both sides, he quickly invited them to sit down.
Everyone knew that the main seat facing the door should be taken by Hu's father. Hu's father and Wang Yuexi pushed and shirked it for a while, but before they could sit down reluctantly, Li Xia took a step forward in the crowd and sat down on the main seat herself.
Wang Mengmei: …
Hu family: ...
After sitting down, Li Xia pretended nothing had happened and called for the waiter to bring the menu.
Father Hu narrowed his eyes and said nothing, but chose to sit next to his wife and daughter.
Originally, Wang Chengcai had thought of letting Hu's father sit next to Wang Yuexi at the main seat, and letting Hu's mother sit next to his mother at the secondary seat. Qianqian sat next to Hu's mother, and he sat at the end to help arrange the dishes.
But in this way, the Hu family members were all squeezed on one side, and their whole family was on the other side.
The table was divided into two distinct sides.
Sweat broke out on Wang Chengcai's forehead.
But Li Xia was still not satisfied. After sitting down, she started ordering dishes and asked the waiter loudly why this dish was so expensive.
Wang Mengmei felt worried for Wang Chengcai.
The only person in the audience who didn't notice the awkward atmosphere was Zhao Chunlan. Zhao Chunlan followed the advice of a lady and asked about the other person's well-being and whether the journey had gone smoothly.
As an elder and the most senior person at the table, her questions at least eased the tense atmosphere a little.
Unfortunately, the relaxation did not last long, because Li Xia ordered the dishes by herself, and Wang Chengcai was showing the gifts to Hu's parents.
Li Xia suddenly sneered and said in a sinister tone, "Why don't you open it and take a look, so that I can see what my son has bought. I have never worn gold at my age."
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