Seeing that they showed no sign of leaving, Li's mother couldn't help but frown, and patiently forced a smile as she asked, "Aren't you going to work?"
The neighbors were waiting for her to say that, and they all smiled and slightly raised their chins, taking turns to greet her.
"I took leave. My second daughter, who lives in the provincial capital, came back for lunch with her boyfriend. She said he's getting a position as a staff member in a provincial government unit. It's the same position, but a staff member in a provincial unit is several levels higher than in our small county. My son-in-law is still young; if he gets promoted easily, he might even surpass your old Li's position..."
"I wasn't feeling well today, and my kids wouldn't let me go to work, so I took the day off. They said they wouldn't miss out on a few dozen yuan of my salary..."
"I also took leave. My youngest daughter just gave birth to a big, healthy grandson..."
"What a coincidence! Foreign guests are coming to our unit, and the boss asked me to prepare the meals, so he granted me a few days off. Director Leng, you know, there aren't many people in our small county who understand English, let alone have eaten Western food, and probably very few have even seen it before, right? When I was young, I traveled around dancing with the cultural troupe, so I have some experience and know a few Western dishes..."
Li's mother's lips twitched. To be honest, they had all deliberately taken leave to see the Li family make a fool of themselves.
She dared to say that if it weren't for the security guards, other people who were envious of the Li family, such as the Geng family, would have traveled a long way and skipped work to come and watch the show.
She raised her wrist and looked at her watch; it was only seven o'clock.
Relatives and friends invited by the family arrived one after another, and neighbors followed suit, saying they would come over to show their support and give Meimei their opinion!
"They're here! Sister Juanmei's boyfriend from the countryside is here!" one of the kids yelled, and everyone looked at the Li family with a mixture of embarrassment and schadenfreude.
The Li family members sat calmly inside the house, while the eldest uncle and the head of the household greeted them with smiles as they went out to greet them.
The neighbors saw a large group of people walking towards them, led by the commune president and his wife. They were dressed in neat work clothes, and their hair was neatly combed. Even so, everyone could still smell the earthy scent of the soil.
They secretly smirked, feeling pleased with themselves, but said aloud, "Director Leng, this must be your in-law, right? He's certainly more efficient and clean than those other country bumpkins."
As soon as they finished speaking, the commune president and his wife smiled and introduced themselves to Uncle Li and the person in charge: "Hello comrades, I am the commune president of Hongxing Commune. I've come to discuss the marriage of Comrade Ke Yuanda with you."
"I am his wife, and the matchmaker for the groom!"
They felt extremely honored to be guests at Director Li's home.
Uncle Li smiled and welcomed them, then stepped aside to invite them into the house.
Everyone suddenly realized, "I knew it! Ordinary old folks in the countryside don't have that kind of confident and generous aura." They continued to cradle their attention at the Li family's unrefined rural in-laws!
Following behind were Mr. Ke and his wife.
One of them was once the most handsome man in Luofeng Village, and the other was the most beautiful woman in Bainanzhuang Village. Even though more than 20 years have passed, their dry and wrinkled skin has become plump and youthful again thanks to their daughter's recent efforts to nourish her body.
Ke Laosi was wearing a dark gray Zhongshan suit, and his hair was cut into a gentlemanly style with a side parting by Ke Meiyu yesterday, making him look extremely smart and handsome.
Years of hard work have made him strong and powerful. In recent days, as he directed everyone to dig canals, his aura has changed dramatically, and his eyes have gained a mature and charming appeal.
His smile revealed two endearing dimples, making him look younger and more charming.
"This, this can't be Juanmei's boyfriend, can it? He's quite good-looking..." someone couldn't help but mutter a sarcastic remark.
The Ke family's tall stature and good looks are something many people envy!
Ke's mother was half a body behind him.
Today she wore a burgundy velvet dress with a black wool coat, her hair piled high. She had learned some etiquette from her daughter and attended classes for half a month, so she had gained some knowledge.
She stood tall with her chest out and stomach in, exuding an air of sophistication, much like a meticulous lady from a big city, which inexplicably gave off a sense of aloofness.
"Whose wife is this? She's really pretty. Did she come along to see what's going on?"
The Ke family was left speechless, both amused and exasperated by what they heard.
Ke Laosi stepped forward and openly introduced himself: "Hello, Comrade Li, I am Yuan Da's father, and this is his mother!"
"Father-in-law and mother-in-law, welcome, welcome..."
Everyone was stunned and instantly became envious. Why do the old men and women in the countryside look like this?
Isn't it said that people from the countryside look older?
In this kind of weather, shouldn't we wear bulky cotton-padded jackets and trousers, our faces chapped and blackened from the cold, and our noses running everywhere?
How come other people's parents look more like city people than I do, both in appearance and attire!
Could this be an actor hired by the Li family?
After the two entered the house, a row of tall, strong, and very energetic young men came over, pushing carts and carrying things, which made everyone a little dizzy.
Besides eating, Ke Meiyu is good at playing and dressing up.
She likes to thoroughly research and explore anything that interests her.
She likes everything except studying!
For this reason, she has learned a lot of things, including taking classes and getting certified, such as makeup, nail art, hairdressing, baking, etc., which are service industries that are not considered to have a high status in the eyes of people in the industry.
She tidied up all five of her older brothers' hair, along with Qin Yuanjiu's.
Each person has a different face shape and temperament, and their hairstyles are also different, yet they all highlight their striking good looks!
Imagine a group of handsome men suddenly appearing in front of you. The heart-fluttering, the blushing, the frenzy—even the young wives, aunties, and older women would be stunned.
"Hello, Uncle, I am Ke Yuanda!" Ke Yuanda stepped forward with a smile, his heart filled with excitement, but his face remained calm.
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