Chapter 435 Hard to Swallow
There were many members of the Wei family; almost all the Wei family members in the capital, regardless of age, gathered at the restaurant.
There were a total of 24 people, and Su Yanqing had booked a private room with two tables in advance.
Having lived in a small town for a long time, Song Lubai had never had the opportunity to eat in a place like this when she was in Yangcheng. Upon entering the restaurant, she was struck by its grandeur.
Although Wei Shao and Su Hong were divorced, they automatically sat together as soon as they entered the private room. The distance and politeness between them were no longer present in front of them, and they spoke with smiles on their faces.
Su Yanqing acted like a greeter, pulling out chairs for each elder and letting everyone sit down in turn.
Although everything seemed normal, Song Lubai, who had been arranged by Su Yanqing, felt that the room was full of order.
The child was seated at another table. Looking at her well-behaved daughter sitting there but frequently glancing at her, Song Lubai smiled reassuringly at the two of them.
The Wei family is full of cultured people, and Wei Yang's sisters all married cultured men. Although Su Hong and Wei Shao are divorced, Song Lubai can see that Su Hong, as a scholar, still holds a very important position in this private room.
The family hadn't gathered like this for many years, but in the private room, everyone spoke very politely, even keeping their voices down.
Song Lubai didn't know anyone from the Wei family, and she rarely had a chance to speak during the meal. At this moment, she was an observer, trying to make herself seem less out of place.
An hour had passed, and Su Hong was still rambling on. The others were eating very restrainedly. Song Lubai noticed that everyone's posture, gaze, the way they held their chopsticks and bowls, the shape of their mouths when chewing, the place where they put their chopsticks, the area where they could pick up food, and how many bites they took to eat the food they picked up, all seemed to be arranged in an orderly manner, as if they were sitting according to seniority.
Su Yanqing's father, Su Hong, was the biggest maintainer of order in this private room.
Su Yanqing, who had seemed quite talkative before, was not saying much during the meal and appeared quite composed.
It's clear that this family is very particular about etiquette.
She didn't say much or touch her chopsticks much, but fortunately, Wei Yang would occasionally put some food on her plate, making it less unbearable for her.
The meal lasted for more than three hours before it ended. The two girls were already drowsy. When they left the restaurant, Song Lubai and Wei Yang each carried one of the girls in their arms.
After Wei Shao and Su Hong left, they pretended not to know each other again.
Song Lubai nuzzled Wei Yang's arm and whispered, "What is brother-in-law doing now?"
Wei Yang leaned close to her ear and whispered, "The library is organizing books. It's the same person who was transferred to the library last year. He almost went to the village before. I feel like the situation is about to improve."
Song Lubai felt that Su Hong's demeanor and speech suggested that, apart from being a feudal patriarch, he could at least be an S-level leader.
However, it will be another three or four years before the situation becomes clear, and Su Hong will probably have a completely different experience by then.
Wei Yang whispered, "Let's roast some more sweet potatoes when we get back. You probably haven't eaten enough."
During the meal, he mostly listened to his eldest and third brother-in-laws talking, and he talked quite a bit himself, so he rarely touched his chopsticks and naturally ate very little food.
Song Lubai smiled and said, "Was your family always like this?"
One such dinner a year is enough.
Wei Yang said softly, "I found out this was how it was after I came back from the army. My brother-in-law is very educated and particular, and our family respects the elderly and loves the young, so we're willing to cooperate with him..."
At this point, Wei Yang couldn't help but laugh.
"Fortunately, we live far away, so we don't need to see him often."
The couple both laughed.
Song Lubai's associate degree was not enough to impress the Wei family. During the meal, Su Hong gave her some pointers, telling her not to stop striving for improvement, to which she could only agree.
Fortunately, he only said those few words, otherwise she would have been restless and uncomfortable, as if she had needles stuck in her seat.
"Uncle, Aunt, wait for me."
Su Yanqing ran over with the food box in hand, patted the box proudly, and said, "I knew you guys were probably not full, so I ordered two dishes to go when I ordered the food. We'll eat some together when we get back."
Because he was afraid of what his father would say, Su Yanqing didn't dare to drive the company car out to show off at night, and could only walk back with the rest of the group.
Wei Shao, who was talking to his second sister ahead, turned around and said, "You're quite considerate."
Su Yanqing asked in return, "Mom, are you full?"
Wei Shao turned his head away and remained silent.
Su Yanqing whispered, "Before, whenever I went out to eat at a restaurant, I was never full. Eating with my dad was like torture; I always had to eat beforehand. I'm so glad they got divorced."
Even though it's fake, not having to see his dad every day makes life so much easier.
Song Lubai: "..."
Why don't you dare say that to your father in front of him at the dinner table?
Wei Yang looked him up and down, his tone flat but full of sarcasm: "You were mute while eating, but you've been talking a lot since we got out."
Su Yanqing snorted, "I just prefer to avoid trouble."
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Fortunately, Song Lubai did not eat with Su Hong again before leaving the capital, and she enjoyed every meal.
In just five days, the family of four went to the department store to buy clothes, ate Shandong cuisine at Tongheju and halal cuisine at Hongbinlou, and took some photos in front of Tiananmen Square.
Every day is full of joy, the child is happy, and Song Lubai is happy too.
Before they left, my second sister gave them some dried fish and shrimp and pastries.
The children went to play in the yard, and the eldest sister, Wei Shao, said to Song Lubai and her brother, "Two children are not enough. You two should have another one while you are still young. More children will make the house more lively."
The second sister chimed in, "Yes, sister-in-law, it's better to have another child before you turn thirty. Your body will recover better that way. If you wait a few more years, you might not recover well and could develop health problems later. The probability of complications for older mothers is very high."
Before Song Lubai could speak, Wei Yang said, "She does want to have another child, but I have some health problems, and the doctor said I probably won't be able to have any more in the future."
Song Lubai: "..."?
The eldest and second eldest sisters immediately became nervous.
"What's wrong with you? What's wrong with you?"
Wei Yang coughed lightly and started making things up: "It's too cold there in winter. I fell into an ice hole that year and developed a minor health problem. I went to see a doctor. You two don't need to worry about it. I'm already very content with my two daughters."
Wei Shao knew he shouldn't ask further about the problem that Wei Yang mentioned, but he still nervously said, "Where are the good doctors over there? The medical resources are underdeveloped. I'll go find a specialist for you. Go and have a look before you leave."
Wei Yang said seriously, "Sister, some things can't be cured by seeing a doctor. You don't need to worry about this. We don't think there's anything wrong with it. My wife gave birth to twins at once, and I think that's enough."
He still remembered Song Lubai's screams when she gave birth. He was terrified at the door. If she had another child, his wife would suffer even more, and he couldn't bear to do that.
Wei Shao and his wife hadn't explicitly said they wanted Song Lubai to have another son, but now that they knew Wei Yang had a health problem, their gazes towards Song Lubai inevitably carried a sense of "apologizing" to her.
Song Lubai: "...!"
Fine, I accept how you see me.
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