Chapter 55: Chapter 55 Grandma Xia Explains
Xia Chuyi suppressed a smile, she knew that Mrs. He must be very surprised. Mother Xia was notoriously stingy, yet she was willing to bring out sothing nice?
Back when the He Family and Xia Chuyi were arranging the engagent, Mrs. He visited the Xia Family but never received such treatnt.
Soon, Xia i ca out from the inner room with a bottle of yangi preserves in a glass jar.
“Auntie, try these preserves, they’re really sweet!”
Xia i, with a smile beaming across her face, handed the jar to Mrs. He.
In those days, canned goods were quite a rarity.
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“Oh my, Auntie, you’re too kind!” Mrs. He hastily demurred, her eyes lighting up with delight at the sight of the preserves.
Mrs. He casually complinted Xia i, “Oh my, it’s been so long since I’ve seen Da i, she’s getting more and more handso!”
Her comnt made Xia i blush shyly, set down the jar, and hide behind Aunt Xia, “Look what Auntie is saying!”
Xia Chuyi was holding back laughter inside.
Among the sisters of the Xia Family, Xia i was clearly the least attractive, yet Mrs. He was praising her in front of Xia Lan and Xia Chuyi. Whether she was sincere or not, Xia i, who usually thought too highly of herself, really believed it.
Xia Lan, standing to the side, was fuming with frustration.
“Aunt He, let open it for you!” Xia Lan said with a smile, stepping forward to help Mrs. He take the jar, twisting off the lid, and directly scooping out a spoonful for her.
“How can I accept this…” Mrs. He’s face broke into a grin as she took a bite with hesitation and delight.
“Xia Lan, what are you doing!” Xia i couldn’t stand it any longer and jumped out.
“Sister i, what’s the matter? I’m just feeding Aunt He so preserves. Grandma asked you to bring them, do you not want to share?” Xia Lan was all in.
“Who said I don’t want to share? Why do you think Grandma asked to bring out the preserves, don’t you know?” Xia i blurted out, “Grandpa and Grandma never intended for you to marry into their family!”
The room fell silent in an instant, and Xia Chuyi was nearly bursting with joy inside.
“Auntie… What is this?” Mrs. He asked, puzzled.
The mbers of the Xia Family exchanged looks, and finally, Grandma Xia stepped forward.
“Mr. He, since we’re all family here, I won’t beat around the bush. Let’s be clear with each other,” Grandma Xia took Mrs. He’s hand, asking, “You ca today to discuss the engagent of our younger generation, didn’t you?”
Mrs. He nodded along with Grandma Xia’s words, “Auntie is wise; indeed, that’s what I’m here for.”
Grandma Xia stared intently at Mrs. He with her clear, old eyes, “Then, what is your family’s stance? You truly don’t mind a change in persons?”
Mrs. He’s gaze flickered, “Auntie, what are you suggesting? The two families haven’t formally made a commitnt, and it hasn’t been widely publicized. Everyone just knows that the He Family and the Xia Family are discussing a marriage alliance. Who exactly it involves, who knows.”
“A marriage alliance is simply a ans to cent good relations between the two families!” Mrs. He said with a smile.
As soon as Mrs. He finished her sentence, Grandma Xia understood her aning—Mrs. He didn’t mind a switch in candidates.
“Mr. He, I won’t mince words either. Since you seek to foster good relations between our two families, let propose a deal,” Grandma Xia pointed at Xia i, “Look at my Da i, she has capable brothers, has finished junior high school, is quite cultured, and she looks blessed…”
Before Grandma Xia could finish, Xia Lan couldn’t hold back any longer.
“Grandma!” Xia Lan cried out, tears welling up, and she looked at Mrs. He with a mixture of sadness and entreaty, “Aunt He, Brother Qing and I are truly in love!”
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