Old Xu knew that Taohua, whom Meng Zhehan and Shen Yu met at the same time, first recognized each other as sworn siblings, but later found out that they were actually biological siblings. However, Taohua claimed that she was only the granddaughter of Meng Shengli, and the Meng family was in the wrong first, so they did not have the face to force the recognition of relationship.

Although Meng Zhehan clearly stated that he respected Taohua's wishes and would not disclose her background and address, and that whether Taohua would meet the Meng family in the future was entirely up to fate, and that the Meng family would never take the initiative to interfere with her life, Meng Zhehan was the eldest grandson of the Meng family after all, and it was impossible for him not to report the situation to his family.

So the old fox Meng began to act.

He came over pretending to be weak and pitiful, but he had other intentions.

Even though Grandpa Xu and Grandma Xu saw through him, they pretended not to know. Everyone understood each other tacitly and played dumb to deal with it.

We are in the same circle, have been interacting with each other for generations, and will continue to interact in the future.

As long as the Meng family does not go too far, does not go against Taohua's wishes, and does not do anything to cause Taohua to be hurt again, then the Xu and Meng families will still be close friends, just as before. Otherwise, it will be difficult to talk about it.

Mr. Meng and his first wife, Su Huizhen, were young couples who were deeply in love. They had the same birthday and would celebrate their birthdays every year with friends. The couple once publicly swore to be born and die on the same day. However, Su Huizhen died of illness at a young age. Mr. Meng no longer celebrated his birthday from then on, and he would feel particularly sad and upset on that day. Sometimes, his old friends who had worked with him for half a lifetime would remember his birthday and have a party. Everyone accompanying him would help to ease some of his pain. If they didn't remember, then there was nothing that could be done.

Today, the birthday boy himself proposed to have a reunion, and Old Xu arranged it for him. However, most of his old friends had passed away, and the remaining few were scattered all over the place. Some went to sanatoriums in other places, some returned to their hometowns, and those who remained in the capital were busy or sick. Therefore, not many people were gathered today, only eight old guys, including their family members.

The eight old guys also wanted to do the whole thing, playing chess and cards, eating and drinking, and then drinking tea and chatting, reminiscing about the past, and pulling out all their old friends from the past, whether they were still alive or not, and talking about them all and missing them.

During this period, Grandpa Xu and Grandma Xu did not take care of household chores and did not answer normal phone calls. If it was an emergency, their subordinates would naturally report it.

Seeing Miao Bo walk into the hall, Grandpa Xu asked, "Who called?"

Miao Bo replied: "It's Xiaoyu. He and Taotao have returned home safely. Please rest assured, grandpa and grandma."

"That's good." Grandma Xu smiled and said, "It seems that I am in for a treat again. My good grandson always remembers to buy local specialties for you when he goes on a business trip."

Grandpa Xu glared: "You greedy old woman, you only care about food and drink, and don't care about your grandson!"

"Who said that? Of course I'm thinking about my grandson first."

Everyone laughed. Old Madam Fang, who was sitting next to Grandma Xu, held Grandma Xu's hand and said, "Xiao Yu is a filial child. He brings good things to Grandma wherever he goes. I know this best and I have benefited from it. Sister Chu, where is Xiao Yu going on this business trip?"

Grandma Xu's maiden name is Chu Meixiu. She was so happy to be praised by her grandson that she narrowed her eyes and said, "He, this time he went to Province Y."

"Oh, let's go to Province Y! I love the flower cakes and ham from Province Y the most. If he buys any of these and sends them back, you must save some for me! I'll exchange them with you!"

Madam Dou, who was sitting on the other side, said hurriedly, "What Xiaoyu gives to his elder sister is good stuff, I want it too! I know there is good tea in Province Y, just ask for some tea for our old man, and I'll exchange it for something!"

Grandma Xu clicked her tongue: "Look at you, you don't even know if there is one. If there is one, I will definitely keep it for you. It's just a small item. Let's share it and try something new. What do you want to exchange for?"

"Then I would like to thank Sister Chu first!"

"You're welcome."

Mr. Fang asked from the other side: "Doesn't Aoxue work in Province Y? If you want some local specialties, just ask Aoxue to send them back. Why do you have to ask Xiaoyu to bring them back? It's so far away, is it easy?"

Grandma Xu sighed, "You all know my Aoxue. She has been acting like a boy since she was little. Apart from work, she doesn't care about anything else and never goes home. You want her to buy you local specialties? Don't even think about it! She doesn't even have a partner now. Let alone this, there are several debt collectors in my family. Sigh! I'm so worried about her. What should I do in the future?!"

Madam Fang was busy trying to comfort him: "Don't worry, don't worry, it's just that fate hasn't arrived yet. There will always be such a day, so let's relax!"

Madam Dou changed the subject: "What did Secretary Miao say just now? Xiaoyu and Taotao? Taotao, is she the girl Xiaoyu is engaged to?"

When talking about her grandson's marriage, Granny Xu smiled immediately: "Yes, yes, yes! It's Xiaoyu's fiancée, nicknamed Taotao. Her grandfather used to be in our old man's team. The two families didn't meet each other until they were discussing marriage. Don't you think this is fate? The little girl is twenty years old this year, smart and well-behaved, as lively as a flower, and most importantly, she is kind and filial, so lovable! You will know when you meet her in the future, you will definitely like her!"

"Oh, that's great! I can't wait to see Miss Taotao."

"They are already engaged, so why not hurry up and get married? Old sister, you have to ask them to come back to the capital to hold the wedding. We want some wedding wine to drink."

"Of course. We will come to Beijing to hold the wedding after the autumn harvest at the latest. You must be prepared. The newlyweds will have to offer tea to the grandparents!"

"Yes, yes, yes! We're always ready, just waiting for them to come back!"

"I watched Xiaoyu grow up, and I love this kid so much. Last time I heard that he was getting engaged, I prepared a big red envelope. Whether there is a wedding banquet or not, I must give him this red envelope, hahaha!"

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Women are naturally interested in celebratory banquets such as weddings and full moon celebrations. The three old ladies, all in their seventies, were still very enthusiastic when talking about this and talked about it animatedly.

The old men drank their tea leisurely, listened attentively, and occasionally interjected.

Old Meng listened very carefully, and a smile appeared unconsciously on his thin face. He knew that "Taotao" was Meng Taohua. When they first met, she asked his eldest grandson to recognize her as his godsister, which made Shen Yu unable to forget her. Could she be an ordinary woman?

Shen Yu and Meng Zhehan, talented young men, outstanding and recognized for their extraordinary talents, were hailed as the "Two Prideful Ones of the Capital". Many noble ladies from famous families actively pursued them, but they neither accepted nor dated any of them, obviously looking down on them.

But when they met Meng Taohua, one of them wanted to acknowledge her as his sister on the spot because they had the same surname, and the other hurriedly pulled his grandparents to ask for her hand in marriage.

So of course, his granddaughter Taotao is extremely intelligent and one in a million! The eldest grandson was reluctant to say too much about Taohua at first, but it was this poor old man who burst into tears and cried bitterly. The eldest son knelt down in front of the bed in tears, and then forced the eldest grandson to speak and tell him that the engagement of Xu's grandson Shen Yu some time ago was actually with Meng Taohua. The couple might return to the capital to hold a wedding banquet, but the specific time has not been determined.

Old Meng was very satisfied to hear the news from Grandma Xu's own mouth today. It was worth it for him to endure the pain and sit in Xu's house like a nail for most of the day.

(End of this chapter)