Facing this aunt she didn’t have much fondness for, Cheng Su put on a big smile, but the other person wasn’t as full of smiles as she was, instead casting her a bland glance, as if Cheng Su owed her a lot of money, not showing a good face at all.
anwhile, Deng Weiqiu gave Cheng Su a once-over, unable to hide the envy and jealousy in her eyes.
Cheng Su was dressed wonderfully. To celebrate her brother-in-law, she wore a festive outfit: a thin woolen black dress, paired with a red blouse with lace accents tucked into her skirt, and a slim waist, her hair neatly pinned up, along with a pair of shining high heels on her feet, looking both elegant and fashionable.
Deng Weiqiu glanced at her own dull gray clothes and the pair of worn-out cloth shoes on her feet, a hint of malice flashed across her face. At her age, the damn second brother who should have taken family responsibility eloped with a widow, leaving her burdened with taking care of their mother, unable even to find a potential partner.
How could she find one? As soon as people heard she had a mother who had a stroke, they would hear about the scandal Deng Weixia caused. Who would dare to marry her? Isn’t it a disgrace? Even if soone dared, she would need a dowry!
But what inco does her family have, and how could they save up for a dowry? The money she earned from working was barely enough to support herself and her mother, not to ntion taking care of her ailing mother. Where would she find the money and energy to dress up?
Clearly, she was younger than Cheng Su, but now in comparison, Cheng Su looked fresh and youthful, while she seed several years older.
Heaven is really unfair!
"Big sister, you’re here!" Mother Qi greeted, having finished her prayers, and said: "Didn’t I say, your legs aren’t well, you didn’t have to co?"
"How could I not co, with Jianguo being so promising, getting into university like this? As his aunt, I have to co and congratulate him, and wish him a bright future!" said the aunt.
Actually, she had another reason for coming, but with so many people around, she decided not to ntion it!
"Co inside and have a seat." Mother Qi personally helped the aunt inside.
"Mom, I’ll continue entertaining the other guests!" Cheng Su took the opportunity to let go and turned away, but she couldn’t help frowning a few tis when she heard soone say sothing about her dressing so flamboyantly.
By eleven o’clock, more people arrived, and the dishes were mostly prepared. Once a table was filled, a woman or daughter-in-law would serve the dishes in communal bowls, and the banquet officially began.
As more guests arrived, the house beca more lively, and Cheng Su was busily bustling around, either pouring wine or refilling tea, all while responding to guests’ questions.
Others were just as busy; Qi Fenglian had to help greet people, and Qi Jianguo, being the main character, was even busier. Even Xiao Yun helped clear the plates and served dishes after the guests had eaten.
As for the parents, Father Qi and Mother Qi, they were all smiles, squinting with joy at everyone’s congratulations and praise, reveling in pride!
Indeed, they had every right to be proud. Their eldest son had beco a high-ranking officer, and now their youngest son was succeeding too, becoming the first university student in the village. Even their eldest daughter-in-law was said to be able to earn money. Who else in Shangshui Village could boast like them?
The Qi family was hosting this banquet today, and everyone understood clearly that the Qi family was considered number one in the village!
It’s just a pity that the eldest daughter’s marriage was not fulfilling, ending in divorce, otherwise, it would have been truly perfect.
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