268: 264 Family Banquet (2) 268: 264 Family Banquet (2) The Xue Family was indeed quite understanding and didn’t judge people based on their social status; they treated the two “sons-in-law,” who had significant differences in their backgrounds, with equal regard.
However, Zou Luoxia was exceptionally enthusiastic about her soon-to-be son-in-law who worked on Wall Street, which went beyond the usual joyful acceptance a mother-in-law has towards her daughter’s partner.
She kept serving him dishes, to the point that even her daughter Xue Yali couldn’t bear to watch anymore.
“Mom, that’s enough, his bowl can hardly fit anymore.”
“Little Liu works really hard, let him eat more.”
“Mom, it’s not like what you think, their line of work is relatively easy, at least easier than most industries.
They don’t have to endure the sun or rain; usually, they just sit in the office, drink coffee, and look at reports.”
“Lily, you can’t say that either.
Every job has its difficulties; it’s just that you haven’t seen them,” Xue Shuzhi said objectively.
“Exactly, what do you know, young lady?
Little Liu has already helped over a dozen companies successfully go public.
Do you think that’s easy?”
Zou Luoxia chid in.
Unlike her younger sister-in-law, who was more educated, she had only completed junior high in her era and definitely didn’t understand things like private equity or IPOs.
But she instinctively felt it was very impressive.
Compared to her, Xue Mingqin seed more “restrained.” Perhaps because her own “soon-to-be son-in-law” was still in university and didn’t have many impressive achievents, she occasionally asked her daughter to serve Jiang Chen so dishes.
“You aren’t upset, are you?”
Li Shuru asked in a low voice.
The family dinner was indeed lively, with the aunt’s chatter never ceasing, and of course, the topic revolved around her sister’s boyfriend.
But such sentints are completely understandable.
“What would I be upset about?”
Jiang Chen, who had been quietly eating his al, countered.
Assured that he wasn’t dissatisfied, Li Shuru let go of her concern, pursed her lips with a smile, exuding a flirtatious charm as if it was innate.
Jiang Chen’s lips curved into a smile, and imitating her, he stretched his hand under the table and touched her thigh.
Li Shuru did not expect him to be so bold as to make such an advance, especially in this setting.
Startled, she quickly slapped his hand away, her cheeks flushing as she gave him a stern look and whispered harshly.
“Are you crazy?”
Xue Mingqin, who sat beside them, caught the young couple’s subtle interaction but said nothing, secretly smiling to herself knowingly.
“Sister, I heard you’ve beco a live strear?”
Xue Yali seed curious.
“Yeah.”
Li Shuru, still a bit shaken, hastily smoothed her hair to hide her embarrassnt.
“Rui Rui, you should still focus on your studies for now…”
Xue Gui expressed his opinion tactfully.
In the eyes of their generation, it was inevitable to view new industries like live streaming, esports, and influencer content creation through a skeptical lens.
“Dad, you’re being too controlling.
Nowadays, lots of people are getting rich through social dia, and my sister is doing quite well in live streaming, with hundreds of thousands of fans,” Xue Li said.
Although they didn’t contact each other often, Xue Yali, as her sister, had certainly seen Li Shuru’s Starry Sky streaming.
“Yali is right.
Many girls choose this career now, and if they can achieve success, it’s no worse than any other industry,” Liu Hongzhi also spoke up.
“Brother, tis have changed.
There’s a top player in every field; you shouldn’t judge the world of today with the mindset of the past,” Xue Shuzhi laughed.
“Yes, as long as Rui Rui enjoys it, it’s okay to give it a try,” Uncle Chai Rong nodded too.
“Rui Rui, where do you live stream?” Zou Luoxia inquired.
“Auntie, I stream on Starry Sky.”
“Star Sky, I play it often too.
You already have hundreds of thousands of followers?”
Zou Luoxia exclaid, saying to everyone, “Indeed, many people have made a lot of money through Star Sky.
With so many followers, you must be able to earn quite a bit each month, right?”
“It’s just enough for basic living expenses.”
Zou Luoxia looked incredulous, “Are you fooling your aunt?
How could it be just a little?
If you don’t want to say, it’s fine.
Our girl is so capable, she hasn’t even graduated yet, and she can already support herself.”
As she spoke, Jiang Chen, who had not been very noticeable until now, inevitably beca the center of attention.
Zou Luoxia wanted to say sothing but stopped herself, ultimately remaining silent.
Xue Mingqin had already ntioned the boy’s family situation in advance, his parents were no longer around.
Which was virtually no different from being an orphan.
Her own niece was so pretty and had such good prospects, and could support herself even before graduating, why shouldn’t she choose a better partner?
“Lily, you really should talk to your sister in private,” she suggested.
Without being able to speak directly, but as an aunt, Zou Luoxia felt she couldn’t just stand by and do nothing, so she whispered close to her daughter.
“Talk to my sister?”
Xue Yali didn’t catch on, “Mom, are you talking about live streaming?
My sister is doing pretty well with that…”
“I’m not talking about live streaming.
I’m talking about your sister’s boyfriend,” Zou Luoxia hurriedly said.
“Look at your sister, she’s so outstanding.
Back in high school, so many boys liked her, but she never got involved in an early romance.
How co her taste has beco worse since starting university…”
Xue Yali finally understood.
“I think that Jiang…
is okay, he seems to be a match for my sister.”
Being a typical believer in the importance of looks, saying this much ant Jiang Chen had at least passed her standards in appearance.
“Okay?
What’s okay!”
Zou Luoxia retorted, “You don’t know what his family situation is like.
His parents are already gone, leaving him all alone.
If your sister ends up with him, think about how much hardship she’ll have to endure in the future?”
Xue Yali was sowhat surprised and couldn’t help but take another glance at Jiang Chen.
She and her cousin attended the sa primary school, sa middle school, and high school together.
Although they had less contact after she went abroad, she was still quite aware of her cousin’s character.
Her cousin was soone who couldn’t settle for diocrity.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have put so much effort into studying English, a subject she wasn’t interested in, to go abroad.
But her cousin’s ambition probably wasn’t much lower than hers.
A woman’s love is like an investnt.
Could it be just a fling?
But she had already brought him ho.
“It’s not necessarily a bad thing that his parents aren’t here.
At least after getting married, there won’t be any in-laws to worry about.”
Xue Yali murmured.
“Tsk tsk tsk…
what marriage, I’m the first to object!”
“Mom, it’s my cousin’s business.
Why are you so worried?
Can’t you see Aunt Shuzhi isn’t even anxious…”
“Ah,” sighed Zou Luoxia.
“I don’t know what your Aunt Shuzhi is thinking.
Although that child has good character and helped out when your uncle was sick, his family situation is just too poor.
With your sister’s qualifications, she could easily enjoy life.
Why should she choose to suffer?
You and your sister grew up together; you really should talk to her.”
Xue Yali remained silent.
“Did you hear ?”
Zou Luoxia lectured, “Your father is right, too.
You can’t just think about yourself.”
“I got it,” Xue Yali said helplessly.
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