Chapter 777: Listen to Grandpa (Page 1/2)
At this moment, Lin Man had never expected that her grandfather would suddenly mention her birthday party again, and when she heard Huo Qingci actually proposed to set up ten tables, she couldn't help but feel a little worried.
She had said earlier that she didn't want a big one, but Huo Qingci still insisted on having ten tables. She felt that it was unnecessary. Wouldn't it be better to keep it simple?
Lin Man took the initiative to explain: "Qingci, I'm still young. It's not a good idea to hold a birthday party at such a young age. It's enough for my family to have a meal together. Besides, Grandpa didn't even hold a birthday party, so how can I hold a big one for my 30th birthday?"
As soon as Lin Man finished speaking, she turned her gaze to her grandfather, her eyes revealing a hint of firmness and determination.
Meanwhile, Huo Li, standing by, keenly sensed that Lin Man had no interest in a grand banquet. He understood her feelings perfectly, but for some reason, he couldn't help but offer some advice.
"Xiao Man, the reason we didn't choose to hold a grand banquet before was because the situation was unstable at the time! But the world is different now. If you two really want to celebrate properly, you can definitely do it in a grand manner!"
However, despite her grandfather's earnest persuasion, Lin Man remained unmoved and responded firmly, "Grandpa, if you really want to hold a banquet for me, then wait until I'm forty."
At this moment, Huo Qingci saw that Lin Man was still opposed to his opinion, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond. He said with difficulty:
"Manman, are you really not planning on hosting this banquet at all? I've come all the way back from the distant Hai City just to celebrate for you."
Lin Man sighed softly and said softly, "Okay, Qingci, I already feel your kindness. I'm very grateful that you want to help me celebrate.
However, we can just let the Huo family have a simple party at home. After all, our Huo family is large and the children are all grown up. I guess we'll have to set up four full tables just for our family members!"
Huo Li thought about it. He had three sons and one daughter. There were sixteen people in his three sons' family, and he would have to sit at two tables.
If the fourth son, youngest son and youngest daughter, the sons and daughters-in-law, daughters and sons-in-law, and grandchildren from the three families all came, I guess there would not be enough space at the three tables.
However, he guessed that his married granddaughters and great-granddaughters would not have time to come for dinner, so four tables for his own family would actually be enough.
Huo Li looked at everyone with a smile and said slowly, "Since Xiao Man doesn't want to hold a grand banquet, then our family should just get together and celebrate lively. How about setting up four tables?"
Lin Man, who was sitting nearby, nodded slightly, indicating her agreement with the proposal, and responded softly, "Okay, this way it won't be too much trouble and we can all have a happy gathering."
However, at this moment, Huo Qingci felt somewhat unhappy.
He had originally thought of holding a grand birthday party for his wife, but seeing that his wife had already expressed her opinion, he couldn't say anything more and could only nod and agree helplessly.
Then, Huo Qingci turned to look at Huo Li and asked, "Grandpa, do you want to invite my uncle, my grandpa, my aunt, and their family?"
Huo Li looked at Lin Man hesitantly, "Xiao Man, what do you think?"
Lin Man thought that if she invited her mother-in-law and her family, it would really be a big celebration. She didn't want to hold a banquet or accept red envelopes.
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She shook her head and refused, "Forget it. If we invite them all, we'll probably have to add three or four more tables."
Huo Li said, "Qingci, you should listen to your wife when it comes to her birthday."
Huo Qingci looked at Huo Li and said, "Grandpa, if we're just hosting this party with our family, where do you think it would be most appropriate to place these four tables?"
Huo Li thought for a moment and then replied, "Why don't we hold it in your parents' yard? Their yard is spacious enough, so setting up four tables won't be a problem."
Huo Qingci knew very well that their courtyard house was actually very suitable for hosting a banquet, but unfortunately the children had to go to school during the May Day holiday, so there was no way to take them back to the city.
It was obviously unrealistic to celebrate with his wife in the courtyard. Thinking of this, Huo Qingci pondered secretly.
Now he and his grandfather live in an apartment building. Although it is okay to put two tables in each living room on both sides, when the children are young, two tables can be placed on the coffee tables on both sides.
But now that the children have grown up, setting up four tables at home would be too crowded, and even turning around would be difficult. So I decided to listen to Grandpa and set up four tables in my parents' yard.
"Okay, then we'll listen to Grandpa and celebrate in Mom and Dad's yard. Manman likes beef and mutton, so I'll go to the city tomorrow to buy the vegetables and meat we need."
"Okay, now that you're back, you can ride your bike to find your fourth uncle and your younger uncle and ask them to go to your parents' house for dinner on May Day.
Later, you can call your uncle and ask him to bring his family over for dinner."
"Okay, Grandpa, I'll go find them later and visit Mom while I'm there."
"Okay, then you guys chat. I'll go back next door to rest for a while and then go play chess with my old friend in the afternoon." After Huo Li finished speaking, he slowly got up and went next door.
Lin Man saw her grandfather slowly leave the room, moved her hips, and sat next to Huo Qingci.
He saw Huo Qingci frowning slightly, and seemed to be in a not very happy mood.
So, she gently took his hand and said softly, "Aci, in fact, how good you have been to me all this time is clear to me, just like a mirror in my heart.
But this time, if I really agree to hold this grand event, then my aunt and uncle will definitely take the opportunity to make trouble and blame me for not even organizing a good birthday party for Grandpa. "
When Huo Qingci heard Lin Man calling him A Ci, his heart tightened.
He stretched out his arms, gently hugged Lin Man's shoulders, leaned close to her ear, and comforted her in a low and gentle voice: "Manman, it's all because I didn't think it through carefully enough. I'm really sorry for putting you in such a difficult situation."
Lin Man raised her head and smiled at Huo Qingci, as charming as a flower blooming in spring. She gently pushed Huo Qingci and said, "Okay, don't blame yourself. You still have to tell them about this, so go!"
Huo Qingci just stood up, but suddenly stopped and turned to look at Lin Man.
Then, he sat down again and said to Lin Man with a smile, "Don't worry, Manman. It's still early. I can go over when they're almost off work. Right now, I'd rather stay with you and have a good chat."
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