Mrs. Chen: "You're quite proud of yourself. That's what I mean."
"It's precisely because he's seen how devoted and passionate he is to others that when I see his next girlfriend, I can't help but compare him now with his past self."
Chen Feng patted her shoulder and said, "I think you're just worrying too much. Lili is very opinionated. I don't think she has any feelings for Xiaoer. After all, there's a big age gap between them."
Chen Dasao, also known as Qi Yue, sighed: "Yes, I thought you were so good back then, and Chen Yan should be no worse. Besides, boys tend to be more caring when they are older."
"As it turned out, Xiaoer was pretty good, but then he encountered something like this. Speaking of which, I don't know what Lili has been busy with lately. Why don't we ask her to go to the banquet together tomorrow? We can also go and have some fun."
Chen Feng: "You arrange it. It's also good to take her along. Zhu Li should be around 23 or 24, right?"
"It's the 24th," Qi Yue replied. Seeing that her husband had fallen asleep, she didn't bother him, but kept in touch with Zhu Li until midnight.
Sunday was the engagement party, and before six in the morning, the old house was already bustling with activity. Zhou Jiyun and Xie Jing were no exception, and they both woke up early.
Xie Jing leaned on Zhou Jiyun's shoulder: "I'm so sleepy, I really want to continue sleeping."
Zhou Jiyun held her waist and teased her: "You are not as energetic as you usually are when you go to school at 8am. You get up as soon as the alarm goes off."
"I can't sleep during the day today. There will be guests coming all the time."
Xie Jing also had a reason: "I know, I was just saying it casually. Morning 8 is completely different from this. I can come back after morning 8, but today I have to attend a whole day of socializing."
"Besides, even if your classmates have some ulterior motives, at least you don't have to socialize if you don't want to. But that's not the case here. It's not like you can do whatever you want at a family party."
Zhou Jiyun felt a little guilty: "I'm sorry for making you suffer."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Xie Jing laughed. "We are husband and wife. Husband and wife should share responsibilities and deal with things together. I can't just enjoy the scenery while leaving all the hard work to you. It doesn't make sense."
"Or do you want someone else to help me share the burden?" When Xie Jing said this, her eyes narrowed.
"That won't work," Zhou Jiyun's will to survive was always on: "Then I'll trouble Jingjing to do the hard work."
Xie Jing smiled and said, "Alright, although we have to help with the entertainment, we are not the main characters today. We will only be tired for today. Thinking about the excitement in the evening, don't you feel less tired?"
Zhou Jiyun also laughed: "Yes, when I think about it, I suddenly hope that the evening banquet will come soon."
The focus of the engagement banquet was in the evening, and at noon was the family dinner of the Zhou and Shen families. Both lunch and dinner were held at the old house. When Xie Jing and Zhou Jiyun arrived at the restaurant, the old man and Zhou Jida were the only ones there.
As for Zhou Zhida and Fang Qin, they are probably busy preparing for today's guests and the engagement banquet. Thinking of this, Xie Jing couldn't help but smile.
Zhou Jiwen and Zhou Zhida were indeed father and son. Zhou Zhida was keeping a mistress after marriage, while Zhou Jiwen was having an affair with a married person. Thinking of the excitement that was about to happen in the evening, Xie Jing's resentment for getting up early disappeared.
Zhou Jida, who had changed his name, ran over as soon as he saw Xie Jing. He took Xie Jing's hand and said, "Sister, good morning."
Perhaps because it was a big day, Zhou Jida was dressed very elegantly. He wore a small suit and bow tie, suitable leather shoes, and his hair was combed back, looking like a little gentleman.
After returning to the old house for a while, Zhou Jida had good food and drink to nourish himself. His complexion improved a lot, and he no longer looked like the monkey that Xie Jingchu had seen him when he first met him.
The old man was now at the age where he loved children. Hearing Zhou Jida's address, he couldn't help but frown: "Call her sister-in-law. Jingjing is your eldest brother's wife."
Zhou Jida seemed to understand: "Oh, sister-in-law. Sister-in-law, big brother, Aunt Yun made custard buns today, they are so delicious."
He dragged Xie Jing and Zhou Jiyun's hands and walked towards the dining table. Obviously, in this family, Zhou Jiyun and Xie Jing were the people he was closest to.
Although he didn't like the brat, Zhou Jiyun couldn't really get angry with a five-year-old child. Therefore, Zhou Jiyun could only follow Zhou Jida's footsteps and sit down at the dining table, but this was not the end.
As soon as they sat down, the kid stickily picked up a custard bun and a steamed bun for Xie Jing: "Sister-in-law, these are delicious."
Zhou Jiyun glanced at Zhou Jida with a very gentle smile: "I will take care of your sister-in-law, Jida just take care of yourself."
The old man laughed heartily: "Your elder brother is jealous. He is petty. Zhida, just take care of yourself."
Zhou Jida held the piggy bun and slurped it, "I understand."
Even though he knew nothing.
While everyone was talking, Fang Qin, Zhou Zhida, and Zhou Jiwen finally arrived at the restaurant. Perhaps because she was going to have a wedding, Fang Qin was dressed very gorgeously today, and she was almost visible in the crowd.
Of course, she wasn't so extravagant as to cover her hair in jewels and jade. After all, how could a lady of such age be so extravagant? She only had a ring on her finger, a green bracelet on her wrist, and a pendant with a very fine head of water around her neck.
Xie Jing's eyes swept over these old items, and Zhou Jiyun whispered, "Do you like it?"
Xie Jing shook her head: "Let's talk about it later."
Zhou Jiyun nodded slightly. He had no secrets from Xie Jing. When his mother was still alive, she had quite a few pieces of jewelry, some of which were old items passed down from her ancestors.
After Lu Wen passed away, Zhou Jiyun sealed up his mother's jewelry. But after talking it over with Xie Jing, Zhou Jiyun gave her all the jewelry that belonged to his mother.
However, Xie Jing usually has to study and practice piano, so wearing jewelry is a bit inconvenient. Therefore, Zhou Jiyun rarely sees Xie Jing wearing these. Perhaps her most gorgeous moment is her wedding day, but thinking of the wedding, Zhou Jiyun feels that he has treated Xie Jing unfairly.
Zhou Jiyun, who was immersed in emo, suddenly felt the back of his hand getting hot. He looked down and saw Xie Jing holding his hand. "Have breakfast. You haven't congratulated your uncle and aunt yet. From today on, you have a future daughter-in-law."
Fang Qin was in a good mood today, and it was rare for her to speak without any sarcasm to Xie Jing: "Thank you, Jingjing, you and Yaozhi should get along well in the future."
Xie Jing wondered if Chen Yaozhi would still be able to enter the Zhou family after the incident was exposed. She remained gentle on the surface and said, "Of course."
The two of them exchanged a few words with fake smiles, and then breakfast officially began. Zhou Jida, who had been quite lively before, became quiet after seeing Fang Qin, and didn't say a word during the meal.
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