Having achieved his goal, Old Man Chen didn't want to stay any longer. "Let's go, old woman, let's go home."
"Okay, let's go."
Watching Old Mrs. Chen turn and leave, Chen Zhanliang shook his head and sighed helplessly, "How could such a good life have turned out like this?"
“Who can they blame? They brought this on themselves,” Mrs. Sun chimed in.
Chen Zhanshan, who had been silent until now, gave a bitter smile. "They walked their own path, and they got the blisters on their own feet. They brought this on themselves and have no one to blame but themselves."
Chen Qingqing remained silent and unresponsive throughout.
Life is precious, and time is short.
She didn't want to be bothered by bad things, and she didn't want to have anything to do with bad people...
The next day.
Mr. and Mrs. Chen got up early, dressed up carefully, and put on new clothes that they usually couldn't bear to wear.
With generous gifts in hand, the family boarded a horse-drawn carriage and headed to Qingshui Town.
Chen Feng was overjoyed. The restaurant's business was booming. The vow he had made had been fulfilled. He believed that Wu Shiren would definitely marry Cuihua to him.
Chen Qingqing was uncertain. Wu Shiren already had a problem with her family and they had even been involved in a lawsuit. Now that they were in the same industry, he probably wouldn't easily agree to the marriage.
But it wouldn't be good to discourage Chen Feng, so today I'll sound out Wu Shiren first. If he's a sensible person and truly loves Sister Cuihua, he should agree.
The carriage soon stopped in front of the Wu family's gate.
Wu Duoduo was cleaning the yard when he suddenly saw Chen Feng walk in with his family, and his face involuntarily turned red.
Wu Duoduo felt guilty towards Chen Feng, remembering how Chen Feng had treated him like an older brother when he pretended to be an orphan.
During the month or so he spent at Ruyi Tower, Chen Feng took good care of him in every way, never letting him do any dirty or tiring work.
Yet he committed such petty and despicable acts, and now he feels somewhat embarrassed to see Chen Feng.
But Wu Duoduo knew about her sister's relationship with Chen Feng, and secretly hoped that Chen Feng could become her brother-in-law.
Because in his heart, Chen Feng was a very good person.
Although he felt awkward, he still smiled and went forward to greet them, "Brother Chen Feng, Sister Qingqing, you've arrived. Please come inside."
Chen Feng smiled and asked, "Duo Duo, is your dad home?"
"Yes, please come in."
Wu Duoduo smiled and ushered the guests into the reception room, serving them tea and water. "Have some tea first, I'll go and call my father over."
After saying that, he turned around and ran towards Wu Shiren's room.
At this moment, Wu Shiren was sitting in his room drinking tea. Usually at this time, he would have already gone to the restaurant to manage his business.
However, ever since Ruyilou opened, his restaurant business has plummeted, barely enough to cover daily expenses.
To avoid seeing it and getting annoyed, I rarely went to restaurants anymore, spending my days at home sighing and complaining.
He desperately wanted the secret recipe for Ruyi Tower, but he was at a loss for what to do.
Wu Duoduo rushed in, "Dad, has Brother Chen Feng brought his family to propose marriage?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Shiren immediately perked up and hurriedly put down his teacup.
His daughter had told him yesterday that the Chen family would be coming home to propose marriage in a few days, but he didn't expect them to come so soon.
A smug smile curled at the corner of his lips. "They've come at the perfect time. I want to see if they're really that sincere."
Madam Wu reminded him from the side, "Master, this matter concerns Cuihua's lifelong happiness. You can't separate the two children because of a momentary grievance."
"Don't worry, Cuihua is my only daughter, and I want her to marry well more than anyone else." Wu Shiren said, then got up and went to the living room.
Wu Cuihua, not wanting to be present, hid behind a screen with Wu Duoduo to eavesdrop.
"Sister, am I going to have a brother-in-law soon?" Wu Duoduo asked with a smile.
Wu Cuihua genuinely liked this younger brother who came from another family. Unlike Wu Shiren, this brother was not selfish and self-serving; he could consider things from other people's perspectives and was caring.
I remember when Wu Duoduo first came to our house, she was in a bad mood and wouldn't eat. So Wu Duoduo would personally cook a bowl of noodles and bring it into her room, and she would also tell jokes to cheer her up...
Her heart wasn't made of iron; she was gradually moved by this outsider brother, and now the siblings have an incredibly close relationship.
Duo Duo's biological mother, Madam Wu, was also a very kind woman. Wu Cuihua had initially thought that Madam Wu would make things difficult for her when she came to the house.
But the truth is quite the opposite; she loved her very much, just as her mother had treated her when she was alive, allowing her to feel her mother's warmth once again.
Hearing Wu Duoduo ask this, Wu Cuihua's cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes showed some shyness. "Duoduo, don't talk nonsense. We don't even know if Dad will agree!"
"Father will definitely agree. Brother Chen Feng is handsome and talented, and he is sincere towards you. If Father doesn't agree, where else can you find a son-in-law like him?"
"Keep your voice down, listen to what they're saying," Wu Cuihua gestured for silence.
"good."
In the living room.
After a few pleasantries, Chen Zhanshan got straight to the point.
“Brother Wu, our family has come here today to propose marriage for our two children. My son Chen Feng is truly in love with Cuihua, and we hope that you will grant our request.”
Wu Shih-jen nodded and smiled, "It's no problem, it's no problem. The two children are very much in love, and I, as their father, can't just break them up with one blow, can I?"
"With Brother Wu's words of reassurance, I'm relieved." After saying that, Chen Zhanshan tentatively asked, "Are there any requirements for the betrothal gifts?"
"Yes, yes, everything else is a small matter, but we need to discuss this carefully."
After Wu Shih-jen finished speaking, he gave a forced, insincere smile.
"Cuihua lost her mother at a young age, and as her father, I wanted nothing more than to cherish her and pamper her for the rest of my life. But daughters grow up and leave home; when it's time for them to get married, they have to get married."
As her father, I don't have many demands. I just hope she can find a good family and a man who will cherish her.
Your family is well-off, and Chen Feng is an exceptional child, but you must provide everything that is due to you..."
He paused deliberately at this point, glancing at Chen Qingqing, who had remained silent.
He sneered inwardly, "You brat, I bet you'll pull out the secret recipe for your brother's wedding."
Chen Qingqing didn't want to come, but Chen Feng insisted on dragging her along, saying that she could adapt to any situation and help out in crucial moments.
She knew nothing about marriage proposals and couldn't get a word in edgewise, so she could only sit aside and rest with her eyes closed.
Hearing Wu Shiren's words, Cuihua, who was hiding behind the screen, was deeply moved. Although her father was not very close to her, he still cared for her from the bottom of his heart.
Chen Zhanshan nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, Brother Wu, what you said makes perfect sense."
"Don't worry, Brother Wu, we'll give you everything you're entitled to. Just name your conditions," Lin Shi casually chimed in.
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