With the help of Wang Tianfeng, Xia Tian quickly prepared a table full of sumptuous dishes.
After serving all the dishes, Zhang Jingwen greeted everyone: "Come sit down, let's eat and chat. Lao Wang, go get two bottles of wine and drink with Xiaotian."
Wang Tianfeng smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, I have already prepared it. I would have gone to get it even if you didn't tell me."
After everyone was seated, Xia Tian asked in surprise, "Uncle Wang, isn't cousin Ruoxi coming back for lunch?"
Zhang Jingwen smiled and said, "No need to wait for her. Ruoxi went on a trip with her classmates a few days ago. It will probably be a while before she comes back, so she won't be able to enjoy this meal."
Wang Tianfeng also laughed and said, "During the first two days of vacation, Ruoxi was clamoring to go to southern Henan to play with you. Later, when she found out that you and Mengyun were participating in a program, she went on a trip with her classmates. If she had known you would come to Hangzhou, she would have come back a long time ago."
Xia Tian smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. I've already graduated, and I'm not too busy with work right now. If cousin Ruoxi is free in the future, she can always come and play with us."
Listening to the conversation between the three, Qiu Mengyun asked in surprise: "Um, why do you call Uncle Wang's daughter cousin?"
Zhang Jingwen explained with a smile: "He should have called me cousin. Actually, Xiaotian should have called me aunt."
Qiu Mengyun was even more confused: "But Aunt Jingwen, isn't your last name Zhang? Are you and Xia Tian's father cousins?"
Zhang Jingwen shook her head. "No, the reason I said Xia Tian should call me aunt is because I grew up in his house. My father and Grandpa Xia Tian are old friends. After my father passed away unexpectedly, his grandfather took me home and raised me."
"His grandfather is my adopted father and my guardian, so it makes sense for him to call me aunt."
Qiu Mengyun suddenly realized: "So that's how it is. No wonder he has such a close relationship with your family."
"So, Uncle Wang's willingness to give Xia Tian that set of imperial green jewelry was all thanks to Aunt Jingwen!"
Wang Tianfeng smiled and shook his head: "You really guessed wrong about this matter. The jewelry was really given to Xiaotian."
Zhang Jingwen didn't seem to want to talk about this topic any further. Seeing that Qiu Mengyun seemed to be about to ask further questions, she directly changed the subject and said, "Xiaotian, you and Mengyun have known each other for a while now. I see that you two have a good relationship, and you have also met each other's parents. I wonder when you plan to hold an engagement ceremony to finalize your relationship?"
Xia Tian evaded the question, saying, "Aunt Jingwen, there's no rush. First of all, my parents haven't met Mengyun's parents yet. For something as big as engagement, both sets of parents must meet before we can discuss it."
Zhang Jingwen smiled and said, "That's not a big deal. It's just a matter of meeting each other! Anyway, both of your parents are quite satisfied with each other. I'll call your parents in a minute. Ask them to take time out in the next two days to come to Hangzhou and meet Mengyun's parents as soon as possible to finalize your relationship."
I saw Zhang Jingwen took out her cell phone while talking and prepared to call Xia Tian's parents.
Qiu Mengyun quickly interrupted, "Aunt Jingwen, please wait a moment. Actually, the main reason why we can't get engaged now is because of me."
Zhang Jingwen asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Are you still dissatisfied with Xiaotian, or do you feel that you two have known each other for too short a time and want to get to know each other more?"
"I'm telling you, you don't have to worry about that. We're just asking you two to get engaged, not to get married right away. After you get engaged, you can still continue to get to know each other and continue your relationship. If after spending a long time together you find you're not suitable for each other, we, as elders, will understand."
Qiu Mengyun said apologetically: "No, Aunt Jingwen, it's my personal fault."
"Actually, when I was little, my grandfather arranged a marriage for me. This time I brought Xia Tian back, not only to meet my parents, but also to break off the engagement with that childhood sweetheart."
"Although the original child marriage was just a joke between the two elders, I still want to deal with this matter cleanly before considering getting engaged to Xia Tian."
Hearing Qiu Mengyun's words, Zhang Jingwen nodded in agreement: "Yes! Mengyun girl, you did the right thing. Auntie supports you. If there is anything you need help with, just let us know. We will definitely support you with all our strength."
Qiu Mengyun smiled and said, "It's okay. We are both adults. We should be able to handle this matter."
Wang Tianfeng asked in confusion, "You've been engaged since childhood? Whose boy is it in Hangzhou? Why haven't I heard anyone mention it?"
Qiu Mengyun explained: "He's not from Hangzhou. The other party is from the imperial capital and his name is Ye Wudao. My grandfather and Ye Wudao's grandfather arranged it for me when I was just born."
Wang Tianfeng pondered for a moment and asked uncertainly, "This Ye Wudao you're talking about, didn't his grandfather pass away a few years ago? Is his uncle working in the Imperial Capital's diplomatic department?"
Qiu Mengyun nodded and asked in surprise: "That's him, Uncle Wang, you know him too?"
Wang Tianfeng shook his head. "How could I possibly know a young man like that? But I met his uncle once before. After his father passed away, his uncle has been trying to find connections to move to other departments. He probably heard from others that I have some background, so he wanted to ask me for help, but I refused."
Zhang Jingwen said, "Hearing what you said, this Ye family isn't that great!"
Wang Tianfeng nodded: "Well, since his father passed away, his family has indeed lost some of its rank in the imperial capital."
Then he looked at Qiu Mengyun again: "Is the cancellation of the engagement going smoothly? Do their families agree to the cancellation of the engagement?"
Qiu Mengyun answered truthfully, "His parents and uncles all agree. They feel that our Qiu family is now a merchant family and is not worthy of their Ye family. They want to find a family that can help them in their careers and form a mutual marriage."
"But Grandma Ye, probably because of the friendship between Grandpa Ye and my grandfather, has always refused to cancel the engagement. And Ye Wudao himself also disagrees. He used to pester me by relying on the relationship of childhood engagement. So, this time I wanted to bring Xia Tian with me, tell him that I already have a boyfriend, and ask him not to pester me anymore."
Before Wang Tianfeng could say anything, Zhang Jingwen refused to listen.
"What the hell, a family like the Ye family that can't even be ranked high in the imperial capital actually dares to covet the daughter-in-law of our Xia family."
"Old Wang, call that old lady Ye later. Tell her that Mengyun is now our Xia family's daughter-in-law, and tell the Ye family to give up this idea as soon as possible."
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