The reason was that the Si Family’s invitation was sincere, and making more friends in Beijing could only be beneficial.
Huo Qinqi found it strange; this was not Shen Shuci’s usual style. She was never one to curry favor with anyone, so why did she suddenly want him to attend such a gathering?
Tang Wan was puzzled too, so she secretly asked Shen Shuci about it.
Shen Shuci said bluntly, "I just want him to leave for a while. You have no idea, he stays by my side like a wooden post all day."
"I know there are many restrictions during the postpartum period, but everything doesn’t have to be by the book. There’s always so flexibility, but not for him. One is one, two is two. He’s stricter than my mom."
"When I ask him to coax the child, he just stares wide-eyed at the baby. I just want to send him away so I can catch my breath."
Tang Wan struggled not to laugh. She could imagine Huo Qinqi’s character—like a big wooden post standing next to her, always serious and demanding, it must feel quite suffocating.
Huo Qinqi was sure he had to go. As the Jiang Jinsang’s family of three was leaving, he asked:
"Who from your family is going tonight?"
"Wanwan and I, my eldest brother and sister-in-law, my third brother, fourth brother, my parents, we’re all going..."
Huo Qinqi’s expression didn’t change, but he thought to himself:
No matter how prestigious the Si Family is, it’s not necessary for the Jiang Family to send such a lineup. Except for the old lady, almost everyone is going.
**
Jiang Mansion
When Jiang Jinsang and his family returned ho, almost everyone was there. Even Jiangjiang was in a fine little tailcoat, with a slick hairdo styled by so Tony teacher, looking just like Qi Zeyan’s son to those who didn’t know.
Taotao was wearing a princess dress, with Shen Zhixian taking pictures of her on his phone.
"The younger brother is back." Jiangjiang, not exactly behaving in his little suit, turned to tease Jiang Xiaowai.
"You all should hurry and change clothes; we’ll be leaving soon." The old lady was pleased to see the family in harmony, "It takes over an hour to drive from our place to Lingnan."
"Grandma, are you sure you don’t want to go?" Jiang Jinsang had urged her several tis.
"Why should I go? You all go and have fun; I’ll stay ho and take care of the kids for you."
The old lady wasn’t interested in such events, and since You Yunzhi was her junior, the Jiang Family’s show of numbers showed enough respect, so she didn’t see the need to join in the hustle and bustle.
"You might regret not going tonight," Jiang Jinsang said bluntly.
"Boss Yun will be performing there tonight. I’ve heard the repertoire already. Is there anything rare I haven’t seen, or food I haven’t tried? At my age, what haven’t I seen? What’s there to regret?" The old lady, holding her great-grandchild, couldn’t be bothered with Jiang Jinsang.
"Are the third and fourth brothers here yet?" Tang Wan looked around the house.
"They said they’re almost here." The old lady glanced at the clock on the wall, "In the past, Shiyi’s disinterest in such events was understandable, but the fourth was always the most enthusiastic. What’s going on today? Still not here?"
At this mont, Jiang Shiyi and Jiang Chengsi were just leaving their ho.
Jiang Shiyi crossed his arms, watching soone cram a bunch of stuff into the trunk.
"Are you planning to hit the night market after the birthday party?"
"I have important business. I’m going to et the parents."
"Tonight?" Jiang Shiyi didn’t pry too much into his affairs, mostly because Jiang Chengsi was secretive and didn’t tell him everything, "After the birthday party."
"Yes."
"Are you sure you’re eting the parents? Are you serious?"
"I’ll let you know once it’s done after eting the parents."
"Do you need to go with you, or..." Jiang Shiyi frowned, "Should I talk to Uncle and Aunt to have them help out?"
eting the parents was no small matter, Jiang Shiyi was worried he’d ss it up alone. Having elders around makes it more formal.
"No need, I’m just having a al with her parents. No need to bring Uncle and Aunt. Once we’re confird, I’ll bring her ho to et Grandma." Jiang Chengsi did a final check of the stuff in the trunk, smoothing his clothes with a happy bounce, "How do I look today, bro? Do I look dignified enough?"
"Quite dignified." Jiang Shiyi smiled wryly.
Are the girl’s parents working night shifts? Which family arranges to et the parents at such a late hour?
Are you sure you’re eting the parents and not up to sothing shady?
**
Si Family in Guandong
Si Yushan had also just changed his clothes. He had planned to et his daughter’s boyfriend during the day, but today was his wife’s birthday, so many friends were visiting from afar as their family had originally settled in the south and needed to be hosted, only having ti after the birthday party.
He felt sowhat apologetic about it.
He even told Si Qingxiao:
"Explain to the young man that our family has a special situation; otherwise, we wouldn’t have scheduled the eting so late. We could always et tomorrow instead."
"He said he’s always available and willing to accommodate our timing." Si Qingxiao smiled.
"He’s quite understanding and considerate." You Yunzhi smiled.
In fact, eting tomorrow would be fine too, but Si Yushan and You Yunzhi were really eager, so they scheduled the eting in such a rushed and urgent manner.
"Yushan, I think the boyfriend Xiaoxiao found is quite good." You Yunzhi was naturally in a good mood on her birthday.
"Good or not, we’ll know once we et." Si Yushan, raising his hand, fastened his suit buttons, then unbuttoned them and took the jacket off, "This outfit isn’t quite right."
"I think it’s fine."
"Today’s not only your birthday, but later we have to et Xiaoxiao’s boyfriend, I need to choose sothing more fitting, sothing that can imdiately instill awe in the young man."
Instill awe?
Isn’t it just a al?
Even the birthday star You Yunzhi didn’t spend as much ti on makeup and changing clothes as he did.
Si Yushan changed four or five sets of clothes, chose a tie, paired it with a tie clip, and started selecting a watch, spending quite a bit of effort.
The Si Family could only sigh:
The future son-in-law sure is getting top treatnt, the gentleman really is giving all the face.
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