Chapter 90 90 Meeting the In-Laws
Ding Guo didn't expect Yue Hongmei's train of thought to be so... retarded. He sneered, "You are the only ones who think trash is delicious. Do you think everyone has the same tastelessness as you?"
"Then why are you following?" Yue Hongmei asked persistently.
Ding Guo rolled his eyes: "You drove the train? I am following you in this car? You are so self-indulgent!"
After saying that, he shook the water droplets off his hands and returned to his own carriage.
Yue Hongmei wanted to catch up and ask clearly, but her stomach was aching, so she opened the door and went into the bathroom.
After returning to her seat, Yue Hongmei thought again and again and did not dare to look for Pan Dingfeng who was sitting in the back seat. She poked Ding Zhigang who was resting with his eyes closed next to her and whispered to him.
Ding Nianjun was getting married, and except for Ding Jianguo who didn't get leave, all the other members of the Ding family went out. Even Ding Xiang and Ding Jiandang asked for leave from school and went to the capital to see the world and attend the wedding of their sister Nianjun.
This is what Ding Zhigang had been looking forward to ever since he knew that Ding Nianjun was dating the son of a high-ranking official in the capital. Although there have been many embarrassing moments recently and his wealthy in-laws haven't given him much face, it hasn't worn away his obsession. It seems as if going to the capital and entering a military compound is equivalent to a meteoric rise to the top.
"Why did she follow me?" Ding Zhigang frowned after being surprised. He didn't think Ding Guo would rush to attend Nianjun's wedding. He was more inclined to think that Ding Guo followed him to cause trouble, and he felt panic for a moment.
"We have to let her go back. The capital is the Pan family's territory. If she goes there, she will be courting death!" Ding Zhigang whispered, "We can't let Dingfeng know either."
He had instructed that Ding Guo was not allowed to appear at his wedding with Nianjun.
Besides, it has come to this point, and there can’t be any mistakes in Nianjun’s wedding. If Ding Guo makes a scene in front of his in-laws, it will be embarrassing for him.
After Ding Zhigang's reminder, Yue Hongmei also felt that Old Ding's analysis was correct. It was less likely that the troublemaker came to curry favor with the Pan family, but more likely that he would go to cause trouble for Nianjun. She was a little impatient and stood up to leave. Ding Jianshe, who had been extremely excited since getting on the train, asked in surprise, "Mom, where are you going now?"
"I...I'm going to take a walk."
Lu Xiaomei hurriedly asked, "Mom, do you want me to go with you?"
Yue Hongmei waved her hand and said kindly: "No, no, just help Dingfeng take care of Junjun."
The smell on the train was not pleasant. Ding Nianjun felt nauseous from time to time since he got on the train, and his face turned pale.
For this reason, Yue Hongmei was rarely dissatisfied with her son-in-law, complaining that he did not buy a sleeper ticket for her family.
She has never ridden in a sleeper berth.
In the past, Dingfeng always took a sleeper berth when he came from the capital. I thought that this time when I went to the capital with my son-in-law, I could take a sleeper berth once, and when I came back from the capital, I would have something to show off. As a result, my son-in-law did not show any expression in this regard at all.
Pan Dingfeng also wanted to buy a sleeper berth, but the Ding family did not qualify to sit in a sleeper berth. Not to mention the Ding family, he himself was not qualified to buy one. In the past, when he was alone, he would find connections and ask others to help him buy the sleeper tickets.
But his family has been in serious turmoil recently, and he has used up a lot of his personal connections and consumed a lot of favors during this period. In addition, his father's position has been downgraded, and some uncles and aunts who were willing to flatter him in the past were considered good if they were a little cold. Now, a few of them have begun to avoid him. Under such circumstances, he simply can't bring himself to use his connections and owe favors for such a small matter.
Looking at the woman with a sallow face nestled in his arms, he felt distressed and guilty, but he still couldn't open his mouth to beg for help.
Pan Dingfeng sighed inwardly, and could only let Nianjun down. But Nianjun was always considerate and would not argue with him over such a small matter.
Fengning Food Factory only managed to secure ten places to attend the exchange meeting, with participants coming from different workshops and production groups.
At this time, the advantage of Ding Guo's just-completed rotation training came to the fore. She knew everyone. Not only did she know them, but she had also studied with them for a short period of time not long ago.
In addition to Ding Guo and his team, there were three team leaders, Zhang Cuifang, director of the first workshop, Zhao Hongwei, director of the production department, and Su Dayong, deputy director who secured this exchange opportunity for the factory.
Everyone was full of yearning for this exchange meeting and the capital, chatting about everything, without any fatigue from the journey and reverse driving last night. As they were chatting lively, Ding Guo saw Yue Hongmei coming to find her. The smile on her face instantly withdrew, and she looked away coldly, continuing to talk to Zhang Cuifang who was sitting next to her.
Yue Hongmei felt choked up at the change of her eldest daughter's expression, but when she glanced at the people around Ding Guo who obviously looked familiar with her, she realized that Ding Guo's appearance on this train might have nothing to do with them. At the same time, she also realized that although this train was going to the capital, there were several stops along the way, so maybe Ding Guo was not going to the capital.
But since she was already here, Yue Hongmei didn't give up and wanted to ask, so she waved at her: "Ding Guo!"
Ding Guo didn't want to pay attention to her, but seeing his colleagues looking around curiously, he quickly stood up and walked over, taking Yue Hongmei to the junction of the two carriages. Before Yue Hongmei could speak, he said, "First, I'm not going to attend Ding Nianjun's wedding. I'm not interested in her or the Pan family. You don't have to worry about me rushing to get close to someone. After all, I'm not you. Second, don't ask me where I'm going or where I'm getting off. Even if you ask, I won't tell you. Yes, our relationship is that bad. Third, if you disturb me again... I'll let everyone in your carriage know about the good things Ding Nianjun and Pan Dingfeng did, and make these two famous on this train."
After saying that, he left, leaving Yue Hongmei standing there with her chest heaving rapidly. After a moment, she cursed in a low voice, "You troublemaker", and turned back to the carriage.
Ding Guo also returned to his seat. A colleague was curious: "Are there any acquaintances on the train?"
Ding Guo smiled and said, "What a coincidence, I ran into a neighbor lady."
Then he changed the topic and chatted with everyone about the delicious food and snacks in the capital while checking the backstage.
Her backstage income has been very stable in recent days. In addition to Ding Zhigang, Yue Hongmei, there are also the names of the male and female protagonists.
At this moment, Yue Hongmei's rolling frequency was faster, and Ding Zhigang followed closely behind. It was not difficult to guess that Yue Hongmei went back to cricket with the little green-headed turtle. He did not live up to their guess, which made the couple unhappy!
Ding Guo raised his eyebrows, turned off the background video, and continued chatting and laughing with his colleagues in the factory.
At noon, everyone ate the dry food they brought with them, including two-grain flatbreads, steamed corn bread, and steamed buns, accompanied by a variety of pickles, salted eggs, and salted duck eggs.
Ding Guo didn't want to act too eccentric, so she bought a few salted duck eggs from the mall, ate two steamed buns, and drank a pot of iced black tea.
The drinks and well water produced by this system are also magical. They are cold when you drink them, but in this season, you won’t feel uncomfortable at all when you drink them. Instead, you will feel refreshed.
After arriving in the capital, there were many passengers getting off the bus, but he did not run into the Ding family. Ding Guo was happy to have some peace and quiet.
Pan Dingfeng led the Ding family out of the station. Looking at the car that was arranged to pick them up, Ding Nianjun's depressed mood finally recovered a little.
Yue Hongmei and Ding Zhigang also swept away their previous disappointment, and their faces were unconsciously filled with the glory of "finally being valued".
"The army's vehicles are so impressive." Yue Hongmei looked at the not-so-new military green jeep and praised it highly even though there was nothing fancy about it.
Ding Zhigang had ridden in the factory's car before, and he was still able to remain calm. It was Yue Hongmei's first time riding in such a car, and it was a military car at that. But she was older, so she was able to keep her composure. However, the younger members of the Ding family found it difficult to control their facial expressions. The excitement mixed with a hint of restraint made them want to scream with excitement, but they were also a little hesitant. In Ding Nianjun's eyes, he felt that these younger brothers and sisters were not presentable and were too embarrassing.
No matter how excited she was when she rode in a car for the first time, she remained calm because she was afraid that Dingfeng would look down on her. She didn't expect her family to be so petty.
Pan Dingfeng's expression didn't change. He gently arranged everything for everyone and said to Yue Hongmei, "Mom, I'll take you to the guesthouse first to take a short rest. My parents have booked a private room inside the guesthouse tonight. We can have a simple meal together, get to know each other, and discuss the details of the wedding."
Time was very tight, and Ding Zhigang and his friends did not take too much leave. They came here today, had the wedding tomorrow, and would return by car tomorrow night.
Yue Hongmei naturally accepted all the requests. Although she was a little dissatisfied with her in-laws, it had come to this point after all. No matter how high-ranking an official was, she had to humble herself and entertain them for the sake of her children's marriage.
After returning to the guesthouse, she hurriedly sent Ding Zhigang and her two sons to take a shower. She also took her eldest daughter-in-law, youngest daughter and Ding Nianjun to the small public bathroom to take a shower. After coming out, she hurried to change clothes, trying to meet her in-laws in the best spirit.
Thinking about meeting Pan’s parents in the evening, Yue Hongmei couldn’t suppress the upturned corners of her mouth no matter what.
She quietly reminded Ding Zhigang that although he was related to the Pan family, he was a big boss after all, and to show respect, he could not call him "relative" like ordinary people, but should call him "Commander Pan".
They felt proud to call them by their titles, but calling them "relatives" was too common and did not show that the Pan family was a prominent family.
Yue Hongmei also confirmed with Ding Nianjun whether Pan's father was the commander of the school.
Ding Nianjun obviously enjoyed her parents' seemingly respectful, but in fact somewhat fawning attitude towards the Pan family. The more her parents acted like this, the more it highlighted her honor of marrying into a wealthy family. She suppressed the vanity hidden in her heart, smiled and nodded, but said, "It doesn't matter what you call me, we are a family now anyway."
Ding Zhigang tried his best to suppress the corners of his mouth that were raised, and said with a smile: "He is a senior official after all, so we should show some respect to him."
Ding Nianjun also couldn't hide the joy on his face.
All the hardship I went through some time ago was worth it!
In the evening, Pan Dingfeng, wearing a long-sleeved white shirt, army green trousers and black leather shoes, came up and knocked on the door, inviting them to go to the first floor: "My parents and my eldest brother are waiting on the first floor."
Yue Hongmei's heart was beating fast with nervousness. Ding Zhigang was also a little nervous and went downstairs with a group of juniors.
Ding Nianjun followed Pan Dingfeng and was very well behaved.
After going down the stairs, the two parties met.
Yue Hongmei raised her brightest smile and shook hands and greeted Pan's mother enthusiastically after being introduced by Pan Dingfeng.
Mother Pan's gaze first passed over Ding Nianjun's belly. She tried her best to suppress the contempt in her eyes and smiled politely to Yue Hongmei.
On this side, Ding Zhigang also strode over, stretched out both hands to hold Pan Yuanzheng's hands, shook them vigorously, and said with a hearty smile: "Hello, Commander Zhou, we finally meet!"
Pan Yuanzheng was shaking Ding Zhigang's hand, and as soon as he said the word "kiss", his expression froze.
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