Chapter 71: Gaining Face
Naturally, Liang Lizheng would not argue with his relative at this time, but he really couldn't say such frustrating words as "It's okay! It's okay!"
He had lived an upright life, and no matter where he went, who in the surrounding area didn't respect him? Who wouldn't greet him warmly with a smile, "Liang Lizheng," "Uncle," or "Grandpa Liang"?
When you get old, you will suffer this kind of humiliation.
He didn't care, but he wasn't relieved either.
This marriage was not originally requested by the Liang family. My father did mention this when he was still alive, but the two families never exchanged tokens of love, matched their horoscopes, or signed engagement letters in a serious manner. It was almost like a joke.
Who knows what the Zeng family is up to? Suddenly one day, someone came to my house and told me about this.
The whole family was scared at that time.
Since the girl has proposed this, it would be too much for my family to refuse, so I had no choice but to agree to the marriage.
Fortunately, although this daughter-in-law has a temper, she is not the kind of person who loses her temper easily.
Liang Lizheng never thought of getting any benefits from the Zeng family by relying on this marriage relationship. It was impossible for him to be happy when being treated like this by his father-in-law.
"I wish my father-in-law good fortune as vast as the East Sea and a long life as long as the Southern Mountains. Haha, this is just a small gift to show my appreciation. Please don't laugh at me, father-in-law."
The guests in the room all laughed, either in a friendly or not-so-friendly way.
The third daughter of the Zeng family married into a country family. At that time, everyone praised the Zeng family for their keeping their promise and admired them very much.
Who doesn’t know what the Liang family’s situation is like?
As a country person, giving some egg longevity noodles and some snacks and brown sugar is already very generous.
I'm afraid their family will have to save up for half a year to be able to buy so many things. They are really thoughtful.
Of course, some people admire this kindness, while others are dismissive and don't take it seriously.
Mr. Zeng disagreed in his heart, but he certainly didn't show it on his face. He smiled and repeatedly asked Liang Lizheng and Aunt Liang to sit down, "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, you are doing me a favor by coming here, hahahaha!"
The servant who received the gifts came up and took the two baskets down.
Liang Lizheng smiled and said, "We have another gift here. The third son's wife and the third son were very thoughtful and had someone make it with great difficulty. I hope you can take a look at the thoughtfulness of their younger generation."
Mr. Zeng was even more disapproving. How could he not know what kind of character his daughter was? What good things could she bring out? It was a good thing that she didn't make him angry.
But since my father-in-law had already spoken, I couldn't deny him any face, so I could only nod and smile perfunctorily: "Okay, okay, the child is married now, and she has become much more sensible, haha."
Zeng Xiaoyan rolled her eyes: Is she the one who is ignorant? It's always others who provoke her first!
Since she is a concubine's daughter and nothing she does is right and everything she does is her fault, then aren't they making matters worse by having her born?
Ask her if she is willing before letting her give birth?
Liang Lizheng couldn't bear to hear others say bad things about his family, not to mention that there was nothing wrong with them in the first place. "Father-in-law, what are you talking about? Xiaoyan has always been a very sensible child. Our whole family likes her very much, haha."
Zeng Xiaoyan felt a warm feeling in her heart and looked at her father-in-law with gratitude. She seemed to feel that being born wasn't such a bad thing after all.
It's a pity that she doesn't have that ability, otherwise she would have stolen all the money from her scumbag father and stepmother to honor her parents-in-law and repay Zhichun's wife.
Mr. Zeng also laughed “Hahaha” and kept saying, “That’s good, haha, that’s good!”
He felt even more disdainful, yet also somewhat proud. Even if his concubine's daughter was no good, how could her father-in-law dare not give him face? Didn't he still have to praise her?
Liang Lizheng asked Master Zeng to ask someone to clear out an octagonal table, and signaled Liang Mingliang to carefully place the huge box he was holding on it. Zeng Xiaoyan stepped forward to help, gently untied the rope, and gently lifted up the box that was covering it from top to bottom.
After taking the box off, the couple breathed a sigh of relief and moved aside at the same time.
Everyone's eyes suddenly lit up!
"Wow! What bright colors!"
"What a big birthday peach!"
"May you live as long as the Southern Mountains. This is a good omen, a good omen."
"This is so exquisitely made! It really took a lot of thought to make it."
"Yeah, it's so pretty!"
"Brother Zeng really has a smart, clever, filial daughter and a good son-in-law, hahahaha."
"That's right, Miss Zeng and her husband really put a lot of thought into this."
"Brother Zeng is so lucky."
Everyone had never seen anything like it before and was filled with envy and praise. Master Zeng was also extremely surprised. He never thought that one day this concubine's daughter would make him so proud. He was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling and kept being humble.
Who wouldn’t be surprised to receive such a birthday gift on their birthday?
As everyone says, it’s a good start! Good luck!
When everyone heard that it was made of flour, they were even more surprised and came closer to take a closer look.
Sure enough, I smelled the fragrance of flour. The closer I looked, the more exquisite it seemed to me, and I admired it even more.
Good intentions, exquisite craftsmanship, and bright colors show that it really takes extraordinary care.
Mr. Zeng was very happy and proud, but he felt a little guilty at the same time. The Liang family was really a great in-law.
Since we got married, no one has ever come to visit or ask for favors. With their family background, it is really thoughtful and generous of them to send such a birthday gift.
"Father-in-law, you must have a couple of drinks today, hahaha, we won't go home until we're drunk!"
Liang Lizheng could tell the difference between good and bad. His snobbish father-in-law had only been perfunctory before, but now he was actually showing some sincerity. This was the respect he wanted.
Liang Lizheng breathed a sigh of relief, and nodded with a sincere smile: "Today is my father-in-law's birthday, so we should have a few more drinks."
"Right, right! Hahahaha!"
Master Zeng gave Zeng Xiaoyan a rare, kind look and said gently, "Growing up is different after all. You've really improved. You must be more sensible in the future and respect your parents-in-law well, okay?"
Zeng Xiaoyan resisted the urge to roll her eyes and said, "Yes"
"Yes," Master Zeng nodded and ordered his attendants to lead Aunt Liang and the others to the female relatives' quarters. "Call a housekeeper and take the third in-laws' wife, the third young lady, and the young lady of the Liang family down to entertain them properly. Don't neglect them. Go ahead."
"Yes, sir."
"Third girl, take good care of your mother-in-law and sister-in-law. If you need anything, just give them the order."
"I know, Dad."
Zeng Xiaoyan thought to herself, this sounds like something human being would say.
Liang Mingliang looked over pitifully: What about him? What should he do? He didn't want to stay here, and he didn't know what to say to these people. He couldn't just sit there in silence, because that would make him look stupid.
Zeng Xiaoyan didn't think too much about it. She waved at him and took him away directly.
Liang Mingliang breathed a sigh of relief and patted his chest. His wife was so nice to him!
(End of this chapter)
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