Chapter 113: So this is what a rich person’s engagement party looks like!
I have to say.
The Bund in Shanghai is a very romantic and prosperous place.
From time to time you will see a private car here.
Zhao Qianqian, don’t even mention having seen her in the countryside.
Even in the entire Lan City, there are only a few.
Moreover, by the late 1970s, people had begun to gradually advocate free love.
After all, in the early 1980s, the Marriage Law protecting freedom of marriage was enacted.
From being reported for having bad conduct just by holding hands to being able to date openly on the Bund.
But at this time.
They are still reserved and don't dare to hold hands or hug openly.
As long as they look at each other for a few times, they will become shy...
But that kind of sweetness and ambiguity makes people very excited!
When leaving the Bund in the evening, Zhao Qianqian called a rickshaw to go back.
Rickshaws are a unique feature of Shanghai!
She made several trips today, otherwise she wouldn't be able to visit so many places just by walking.
Yunjian Hotel.
As soon as Zhao Qianqian came back, her mother chased her and asked, "How come someone sent the things you bought at New World Department Store when you haven't come back yet?"
"This is the service here." Zhao Qianqian felt it was very natural: "You buy a lot, so isn't it normal for him to deliver to your door?"
I have experienced modern express delivery and takeout.
Zhao Qianqian didn't find it strange at all.
But Zhao's mother found it very strange.
She even asked, "If they buy more in the future, can I add this kind of service?"
"Okay, of course." Zhao Qianqian raised both hands in agreement.
It's really cheap to find someone to deliver the goods in the countryside.
But if Zhao's mother added this service, the business would definitely increase several times over.
The next day.
Today, the mother and daughter successfully picked up Zhao Nannan at the train station.
He mainly travels from Lan City to Shanghai City.
So it’s easy to find.
Probably after get off work, Zhao Nannan knew she was going to meet her mother-in-law and her family, so she dressed up specially.
As the saying goes, "Clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse."
This statement is absolutely true when applied to Zhao Nannan.
Look at Boss Zhao in his neat suit. He exudes an aura of nobility that is hard to ignore.
Where does this nobility come from?
Perhaps it is because he has lived in the bustling Shanghai for too long and has been influenced by the city's bright lights and glamour.
Or maybe it's because he married a Shanghai native and was influenced by the local culture and atmosphere.
Regardless of the reason, Zhao Nannan is indeed very different now than before.
Zhao Qianqian felt that her elder brother seemed to have a confidence and pride that he had never had before.
This kind of self-confidence is not the kind of blind arrogance and contempt for others, but comes from a clear understanding of one's own value deep in the heart and a calm response to the external environment.
And that pride, like a medal unique to successful people, shines in his words and deeds.
I have to say.
There are advantages to living off someone who offers you a free meal.
Zhao Nannan didn't have to prepare anything for this engagement party.
He didn't even need to ask for leave, he just had to come after get off work and go through the motions.
Led by Zhao Nannan, they went directly to the engagement site.
Li Muyu's parents are really nice to his elder brother.
In addition to preparing a new house for the young couple.
He also gave his eldest brother a small house in an alley and a shop, which were registered in his name as a betrothal gift for his marriage into his wife's family.
Of course there are sacrifices.
For example, if you have a child in the future, the surname should be "Li!"
Houses and shops in Shanghai.
Even if the area is not large, it will be a sky-high price in a dozen years.
Even if my eldest brother doesn't work in the future, the rent he collects will be enough for him to live a life of ease and comfort.
No wonder the eldest brother now carries himself with such confidence and pride!
It turned out that all of this was given by his father-in-law's family.
The engagement venue and banquet were both very luxurious.
The most important thing was that many celebrities from Shanghai came, and there were 18 tables for the engagement banquet alone.
I don’t know how many tables to invite for the wedding?
The three standard items for engagement: a bicycle, a watch, a sewing machine, and a radio.
The Li family gave the same amount.
The watches are Shanghai brand, one for each of us, a couple's watch.
The sewing machine is a "Bee" brand
There are also two bicycles, one "Feige" brand and one "Forever" brand.
Such configuration is no less than having a car and a house now!
I heard that when getting married, they will arrange the most popular home appliances such as televisions and freezers, and equip the most complete furniture.
Everything looks fine.
After this engagement, my eldest brother has crossed several classes.
But Zhao's mother was not happy.
The reason was that when the Li family arranged the seats, they placed the mother and daughter in the corner.
She felt discriminated against.
On such a happy day as the engagement, she didn't even have the right to sit with her son and daughter-in-law.
Even if her son is a live-in son-in-law.
But he doesn't take her seriously at all and his eating habits are so ugly!
Zhao Qianqian didn't think there was anything wrong.
Even Zhao's mother took this very seriously and couldn't help crying.
But I tried hard not to let them fall.
Zhao Qianqian estimated.
If it wasn't a happy day, Zhao's mother would have cried bitterly.
As soon as the banquet was over.
Zhao Qianqian quickly pulled her mother away, fearing that she would behave inappropriately.
This made my eldest brother, eldest sister-in-law, and even my eldest brother's father-in-law's family unhappy.
But in the end, she underestimated Zhao's mother.
After the engagement party, Zhao's mother behaved gracefully.
When talking with her in-laws, she also smiled like a flower.
Even when her in-laws invited her to stay at their house for two days, Zhao's mother took Zhao Qianqian with her and behaved gracefully throughout the whole process.
If it weren't for Zhao's mother crying quietly every night before going to bed.
Zhao Qianqian really thought that her mother was very satisfied with the engagement party and her in-laws!
On the way back.
Zhao Qianqian finally couldn't help but ask, "Mom, do you regret having your eldest brother marry into your family?"
"No." A hint of determination flashed in Zhao's mother's eyes. "I, your mother, am useless. I can't give you three siblings the best life. So if your eldest brother wants to live a good life, he has to endure this humiliation, including me."
The voice from before was still firm.
But speaking.
Her voice finally choked with sobs. "Qianqian, you will be like this too. Your mother can't give you the best life, but she has chosen a very capable husband for you. If Zeng Cheng has a woman outside or no longer has feelings for you... as long as he's willing to give you the dignity of a legal wife, give you money to spend, and provide support for you and your son, then you should endure it if you can."
Hearing this.
Zhao Qianqian felt mixed emotions.
Will she and Zeng Cheng really reach that point in the future?
In the past, she did have similar ideas to Zhao's mother.
But I don’t know when…
Zhao Qianqian felt that she had changed. Not only did she want money and power, she also wanted to be with someone for the rest of her life!
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