Chapter 247
A fifty-fifth birthday is considered a big birthday.
Moreover, Zhang's mother was lucky to come at the right time, as all the evildoers had been defeated. Otherwise, in the past few years, everyone would have been keeping a low profile, who would have had the courage to go ahead! What birthday.
Once you are labeled as a hedonist, you will be in big trouble.
Since he has been invited, Xu Di has no choice but to go.
Xu Di did not prepare any gifts, only a red envelope.
She didn't understand Zhang's mother and didn't know her preferences. Instead of buying something she didn't like, it would be more economical to give her a red envelope.
As for what the person receiving the gift thinks, that is none of her business.
The date was set for the weekend, at a state-owned hotel near the military compound.
Because grandma said that there was no need to bring the children with her, and Zhang Chaoyang had not come back, Xu Di went alone.
The autumn in Beijing is very beautiful. The leaves change color and fall in the wind like little elves.
Xu Di was wearing a windbreaker. It was neither cold nor hot and was really comfortable. It would be better if the wind was a little lighter.
People are always unsatisfied!
When they arrived at the place, Xu Di took a look and saw that there were quite a few people there.
The two large private rooms next to each other were booked by Zhang's mother.
One room is for the family, and the other is for Zhang's mother's colleagues, friends and in-laws.
Yes, Xu Di saw Zhang Chaoru’s parents-in-law, Lin Wei’s parents, and Feng Liping’s parents were there too.
Oh, after all this time, she is the only one left!
Xu Di knew that Zhang's mother was a rather snobbish person, but he usually didn't pay attention to it. This time, he truly experienced it.
"Second Aunt, my sister didn't come?"
"Well, my sister is at home with grandma."
Xuan He was a little disappointed. He hadn't seen his sisters for a long time.
"Come to my house next week when we have a break."
Xu Di patted Xuan He's shoulder. The boy, who was in his teens, was almost as tall as her.
"Okay, Second Aunt, take a break next week. I'm going to visit my great-grandmother and my sisters."
Xuan He cheered up and said, "It will arrive soon, next week."
When Zhang's mother saw Xu Di, she was too lazy to say anything. If it wasn't for Chaoyang's sake, she would have informed Xu Di. Coming from a small family, they are not a good match for each other.
"Xu Di, come and sit down."
Lin Wei called Xu Di over. They had discussed this before and both had prepared red envelopes, but no gifts were bought.
She didn't expect her mother-in-law to invite her parents over. To put it bluntly, it was because her father got promoted a while ago. Otherwise, they would have been treated the same as Xu Di's parents. Lin Wei thought that it would be better not to invite him.
Xu Di sat in the seat next to Lin Wei and felt that such a birthday party was too boring.
Because of the presence of outsiders, the family cannot have a good chat. There are in-laws among the outsiders, so it’s hard to say too much.
Zhang Chaoyang is neither the eldest nor the youngest, so Xu Di doesn't need to go out for social events. He can just sit there and wait for dinner.
In the private room next door, Zhang's mother, as the protagonist of today, was really busy.
"Director Zhang, Chaoyang hasn't come back yet?"
"No, he's very busy at work and can't come back more than twice a month."
Zhang Chaoru's father-in-law came here today mainly to see Zhang Chaoyang.
Others may not understand, but he knows that Zhang Chaoyang’s current level is not low, and in a few years, he will be able to surpass him.
He is about to retire. How old is Zhang Chaoyang? He has just turned 30.
My eldest daughter-in-law is such a good resource, but she doesn’t know how to make use of it. He could see that Zhang Chaoyang and his wife did not have much affection for their younger sister Zhang Chaoru.
"Being busy is good. Being busy means you have strong abilities and potential for development. With Chaoyang's abilities, the Zhang family will have another general in the future."
"My in-laws praised me, praised me!"
Father Zhang still felt a little uncomfortable when facing Commander Xiao.
Lin's parents listened to their conversation and sighed in their hearts that they were not on the same level.
"Zhou Hong, now that you're retired, you don't have to work every day. I'm so envious. I still have to endure for another two years."
Feng Liping's mother is really envious, she also wants to retire.
"Mother Liping, don't be envious. You will be even busier after retirement.
Look, my four children each have several children. I thought that everyone should be given a hand in order to be fair. ”
Xu Di and Lin Wei also heard what Zhang's mother said. They looked at each other, smiled, and said nothing.
"What are the eldest and second sisters-in-law laughing at?"
Zhang Liru was feeling angry because her father-in-law had repeatedly told her in the morning to build a good relationship with her second sister-in-law.
Really, if she hadn’t married her second brother, and her second brother was doing well in the army. Because of Xu Di's background, he didn't even have the chance to sit down and have dinner with her.
Now, she is asked to curry favor with the daughter of a worker from a small family.
"Sister-in-law, don't your second sister-in-law and I have the right to laugh? Or, if we laugh, we have to report to you."
Lin Wei was unhappy because her mother-in-law was always good at saving face.
She and Zhang Chaolang have been married for many years, and she has never provided any help, neither money nor effort.
Now, in front of outsiders, I am talking about treating everyone equally. It’s really a joke.
"Sister-in-law, what's wrong with you that you're venting your anger on me?"
"Wasn't it my sister-in-law who was being sarcastic first? Today is my mother-in-law's birthday. Sister-in-law, let's say less and don't embarrass my fair and just mother-in-law."
“You, you, you…”
Zhang Chaoru couldn't win the argument with Lin Wei. You spent a long time but couldn't even say the last word.
"Sister-in-law, drink some water."
Xu Di knew that Lin Wei was feeling unfair. She felt uncomfortable because her mother-in-law treated her two sons differently.
Xu Di didn't have any idea. She didn't expect her mother-in-law to help from the beginning. Zhang Chaoyang has an average relationship with his parents, so as a daughter-in-law, she doesn't need to get too close.
Feng Liping didn't say anything. Although she was also full of grievances, she was the beneficiary because Zhang's mother provided them with both money and effort.
"Come on, make way, the food is served."
Okay, the food is here, no need to talk anymore, just eat quickly.
Xu Di just wanted to get through the process quickly so she could go home. It’s a rare break, but there are still a lot of things to do at home.
On the other side, Zhang's mother gave a speech and expressed her gratitude.
No one came empty-handed, everyone brought gifts of varying sizes. Xu Di and the others also presented the red envelopes they had prepared.
Zhang's mother didn't expect that the red envelopes prepared by her eldest daughter-in-law and second daughter-in-law didn't even have a decent gift.
She wanted to say something, but with her two daughters-in-law together and so many people around, she kept her unhappiness to herself and said nothing.
Instead, he kept praising Zhang Chaoru and Feng Liping who had given them gifts.
Do Xu Di and Lin Wei care? not give a damn about.
Eat and drink as you should, nothing will affect you.
If you sow the seeds yourself, don't complain if the fruits are not to your liking.
After the meal, although Zhang's mother spoke nicely, everyone had a clear idea of the real relationship within the Zhang family.
After dinner, Xu Di left without saying anything. She will remember the fact that Zhang's mother missed her parents.
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