"No, it's just that I see you all finding partners..."
I'm just a little envious.
"Shishi!"
Xia Lan suddenly called out to Wu Shishi in a serious tone. Wu Shishi was taken aback and looked up at Xia Lan.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Xia Lan's serious expression, Wu Shishi felt guilty.
"Never agree to date a man who pursues you just because you're envious!"
Xia Lan said seriously.
"And don't get married just for the sake of getting married!"
"Marriage is an option in your life, not a necessity. If a man is not sincere towards you, or if he is not after you for who you are, then it is better to stay single than to just find a man to appease your elders' pressure to get married!"
Xia Lan's words were somewhat harsh, but everyone nodded after hearing them.
"That's the truth!"
Xiao Yuqin spoke first.
"My marriage to Lao Qin was arranged by a matchmaker. My family didn't approve of Lao Qin. My father wanted to introduce me to my brother, who was a better match, but I refused no matter what."
"At that time, everyone advised my father to force me into the bridal sedan chair, how could I marry that poor boy who had nothing?"
"But I've made up my mind about him, and I won't marry anyone else."
"Back then, Lao Qin fought on the battlefield to earn merits for me, just so he could be worthy of me!"
Xiao Yuqin smiled happily as she recalled that time, and now she admires her own courage.
To challenge the prevailing trends of the time.
"I don't have your courage, but my husband, Lao Wu, broke up with his family because of me!"
"Mother Wu said with a smile."
“At that time, Lao Wu’s family was better off than mine. I was a daughter raised by a widow, and I was not good enough for Lao Wu.”
Really?
This was the first time Wu Shishi had heard about her parents' love story, and her eyes widened in surprise.
"Hmm, don't you remember how your grandfather treated you when you were a child?"
Wu Shishi pursed her lips.
"No wonder they always bully me and like to laugh at me! It turns out they used to bully my mom. I'll never talk to them again."
“Their family has always looked down on my background! Even after your father was promoted, they still felt that I only got my current status because of him. In public, they were respectful to me, but behind my back, they still looked down on my origins and felt that I was not good enough for your father!”
Wu's mother patted her daughter's hand.
"I'm telling you this so you have a benchmark. When you marry a man, his attitude towards you will determine your future status in his family."
"If he yells at you or doesn't respect you, then his family will also disrespect you and look down on you!"
Wu's mother spoke earnestly.
“Lanlan is right. You are your parents’ only daughter. We don’t want you to choose to get married because of external reasons, but because you have truly found a man to spend the rest of your life with.”
Xia Lan's words might seem outrageous to others, but to Xiao Yuqin and Wu's mother...
Because they had all been through it, they knew that Xia Lan was right.
Having witnessed far too many women sacrifice themselves to support men, silently giving their all without receiving the respect they deserve, they do not wish for their children to suffer the same fate.
"I see."
Seeing their earnest expressions, Wu Shishi kept their words in mind.
These words later became Wu Shishi's method for identifying scumbags. Whenever she went to his house, she would lower her head and act obediently, and she would know the truth by observing the attitude of his family towards her.
Xia Lan nodded seriously.
"Drink up! You little rascal, I haven't given you a proper drink yet! Cheers!"
After drinking a glass, Qin Jun hugged Qin Yu and insisted on drinking with him. Qin Yu looked helplessly at Xiao Yuqin.
Seeing Qin Jun like this, Xiao Yuqin knew he was drunk and acting crazy again, so she quickly got up and went to Qin Jun's side.
"Old Qin, come on, let's go back and rest."
"No, wife, good wife, let your husband give you a kiss..."
Upon seeing Xiao Yuqin, Qin Jun immediately shifted his focus, clinging to her and acting coquettishly.
Seeing Qin Jun's obvious change from his public persona to his behavior after drinking, everyone couldn't help but turn their attention to Qin Yu.
I wonder if Qin Yu will do the same thing as Qin Jun after drinking alcohol.
Qin Yu pursed his lips.
"I have excellent drinking manners!"
After saying that, he looked at Xia Lan, as if he wanted her to confirm it for him.
"Yes, Brother Yu has a very high alcohol tolerance."
Xia Lan smiled and confirmed for Qin Yu.
Du Wenqing took a small sip of his drink, his eyes still clear. He smiled as he stood up, walked over to Zhao Yuexin, and handed her a red envelope.
"Grandpa Du, there's no need..."
This was Zhao Yuexin's first time meeting Du Wenqing. Xia Lan had introduced him as her godfather, and Zhao Yuexin felt embarrassed to accept his red envelope.
“You’re Lan’s good friend, so I’ll accept this! Take it. You two just got married and don’t have any family support, so I’ll shamelessly drink a glass of your wedding wine today.”
"It is our honor that you could come!"
Wu Tianming said earnestly to Du Wenqing.
"In that case, I'll accept it! My old man's arms are tired from holding it up."
Du Wenqing smiled.
"this……"
Wu Tianming and Zhao Yuexin exchanged a glance and then looked at Xia Lan.
"Please accept this! It's Grandpa's blessing. He's wealthy, so there's no need to skimp on it for him!"
Xia Lan smiled playfully, which made Du Wenqing laugh heartily.
"Yes, yes, I, this old man, have nothing but a little money!"
Du Wenqing nodded in agreement with Xia Lan's words.
"Then...then we thank Grandpa Du!"
Wu Tianming nodded to Zhao Yuexin, who smiled and accepted the gift.
"That's more like it!"
Du Wenqing was overjoyed to see that they accepted it.
"Alright, you young people keep playing! This old man is going home to sleep!"
Du Wenqing waved his hand, and Qin Yu got up to take him home.
"Teacher, let me take you there."
"Walk."
Du Wenqing's smile deepened. He patted Qin Yu on the shoulder and nodded to Xia Lan and the others.
Qin Yu escorted them home.
Having attended a wedding banquet and witnessed such joy, Du Wenqing was very happy.
Wu Jianmin and his mother also stood up with smiles.
"Then we'll head back! We had a great time today, and I even got a free daughter. Remember to call me next time something like this happens!"
Wu Jianmin smiled at Xia Lan and waved to Zhao Yuexin.
"Honey, if you get bullied, don't be afraid. Tell your dad! I'll take care of him!"
Wu Jianmin pointed at Wu Tianming. "You little brat, watch yourself! How dare you bully my daughter! I'll beat you up..."
"Yes, Father-in-law!"
Wu Tianming replied with a smile.
"Then I'll go home with Mom and Dad! I'll come visit you again tomorrow! Goodbye, sister and brother-in-law."
Wu Shishi smiled and walked to Wu Jianmin's side, helping her father up.
"Okay! Be careful on the road!" Zhao Yuexin and Wu Tianming said with a smile.
Xia Lan saw them off at the door, and Wu Jianmin got into the car with his wife and daughter.
Xia Lan was initially worried, but when she discovered that a driver was already waiting for them in the car, she felt relieved.
Just as we were about to go back, Wu Tianming and Zhao Yuexin also came out...
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