"Xiao Feng, what you just said... is it true?" Nie Lan asked in disbelief.
As she asked, she pinched Nie Shouping's thigh hard beside her.
"Ouch!" Nie Shouping cried out in pain and quickly rubbed the pinched spot, looking at Nie Lan angrily, "Why did you pinch ?"
Nie Lan, however, acted as if she hadn't heard, muttering to herself, "It's not a dream, it's not a dream..."
Nie Longjiao dared not let Xiao Feng speak again and imdiately stood up to intercept, "Mom, Xiao Feng was just joking. He talks like this all the ti. Don't take it seriously."
"I wasn't asking you!" Nie Lan emphasized her words, glaring at Nie Longjiao once more.
It's true that daughters can't be kept at ho once they're grown, but to not side with your own family even before getting married—what kind of daughter is that?
Xiao Feng said with a smile, "Of course, it's true. We've already discussed it, and by next week at the latest, we'll take you to see the house."
"Great!" Nie Lan stood up excitedly, "Good son-in-law, good son-in-law. Our Jiaojiao really didn't pick the wrong person."
Nie Longjiao was almost crying without tears, thinking, who says I didn't pick the wrong person? It's wrong beyond asure!
"Co on, let's have a drink, just us guys!" Nie Shouping poured two cups of baijiu, handing one to Xiao Feng.
Xiao Feng took it with a smile, unfazed, and said, "You're the elder, feel free. I'll drink it all!"
With that, he raised the glass, clinked it, and drank the baijiu in one go.
"Hahaha!" Feeling a sense of pride, Nie Shouping bead, "You can tell you're frequently in the business of drinking! What a capacity you have!"
Nie Lan served Xiao Feng so food, "Don't just drink. Eat sothing."
Xiao Feng tasted each dish, praising them highly, "Auntie, your cooking is really good, much better than the head chef of a five-star hotel."
"Xiao Feng, does your family own a five-star hotel?" Nie Lan asked, dumbfounded.
"Yes, it's in Jiangcheng. Whenever the two of you want to stay there, just let us know," Xiao Feng said casually.
"Here, eat more if it's good!" Nie Lan continued serving Xiao Feng more food, "Once you two are married, I'll cook for you every day."
Nie Shouping said, "Young people these days may not want to live with us."
After speaking, he looked at Xiao Feng, "Co on, another round!"
Xiao Feng accepted without hesitation, downing another cup.
Nie Lan discontentedly remarked, "Let Xiao Feng drink less. What's the good in drinking so much?"
"It's a joyous occasion, so what's the harm in drinking more? If it cos to it, he can just stay here!" Nie Shouping said boldly.
Nie Lan gave him a sidelong glance, as if suddenly thinking of sothing, and asked, "Xiao Feng, we're quite satisfied with you, but I wonder how your parents feel about Jiaojiao?"
Xiao Feng's expression darkened, his tone lancholy, "I'm an orphan."
"Orph..." Nie Lan's eyes lit up.
Having a car, a house, and both parents deceased—what perfect conditions!
Of course, outwardly, she wore a sorrowful expression, saying, "I'm sorry. Jiaojiao didn't ntion it to us."
Xiao Feng laughed nonchalantly, "No problem."
After a mont of silence, Nie Lan hesitantly said, "Since you can make your own decisions, don't you think it's ti to settle your marriage?"
"Mom!" Nie Longjiao objected, "Isn't it too early to discuss this? We're not even at the marriage-talk stage."
"It's not early at all, not one bit!" Nie Lan insisted, "With Xiao Feng's excellent conditions and handso appearance, what is there to be dissatisfied with?
Co with . I must have a proper talk with you!"
With that, she dragged Nie Longjiao away from the table.
"Co on, let's keep drinking," Nie Shouping beckoned, his face as red as Guan Yu's.
Clearly, he's the type who can't hold his liquor but loves to drink.
...
In the kitchen, Nie Lan spoke earnestly, "I'm such a smart person, how did I raise such a foolish daughter like you?
With conditions like his, seize the opportunity to get married. Even if you divorce, you'll get half of the assets.
Even if you leave with nothing, by then, the house and car will be ours.
Speaking of which, make sure to have him put the house and car in your na, got it?"
"Mom, am I less important than money in your eyes?" Nie Longjiao asked with furrowed brows.
"Of course, you're more important, but such a good opportunity is right in front of you. If you miss it, you'll regret it for life," Nie Lan sighed, "You must understand, I'm paving the way for you."
"I don't need it!" Nie Longjiao retorted angrily.
"Whether you need it or not, it's too early to say. One day, you'll understand my intentions," Nie Lan increased her volu.
Nie Longjiao snorted, not wishing to continue the debate.
Nie Lan furrowed her brows and declared definitively, "We'll put your opinion aside for now. Just do as I say!"
The two returned to the table, but were imdiately dumbfounded.
Only to see Nie Shouping with a dazed expression, slurring, "Nie Lan, you're just... just in ti, quickly... quickly fill the brother's drink."
"Brother?" Nie Lan replied angrily, "Look clearly, this is your future son-in-law."
"What son-in-law, just a brother!" Nie Shouping corrected, "No hierarchy at the table, we're all brothers and fellows here.
Hey, what's our daughter doing here?
Co here, greet your uncle."
Xiao Feng gave a dry cough, sat upright as if really planning for Nie Longjiao to call him uncle.
"Bang!"
Nie Shouping slamd the table, fuming, "What's up with you two won? Doesn't my word count?"
"You know yourself whether your word counts or not?" Nie Lan said with a sullen face.
"Fine, so you're all not giving face?" Nie Shouping looked at Xiao Feng, cupped his hands, "Apologies, brother, just watch deal with these two won!"
"I'm waiting, to see how you deal with ," Nie Lan said fearlessly.
Nie Shouping grabbed the bottle, threatening, "If you don't fill my brother's drink right now, I'll use this to crack his head open, then you'll have to care for . It's your choice."
"Do it, I'm watching. If you don't, I'll help you!"
Fired up, Nie Lan grabbed a bottle, intending to crack it over Nie Shouping.
Xiao Feng and Nie Longjiao hurriedly stopped them.
Yet, Nie Shouping began to weep, patting Xiao Feng's shoulder, saying, "Brother, take it from : never beco a live-in son-in-law in your life.
You know how I've been living all these years, the bitterness in my heart can't be expressed in even three days and nights.
Looking back now, damn it, I'm such a nobody, even changed my last na, didn't even see my parents one last ti, I'm truly worthless!"
As he finished, Nie Shouping raised his hand, about to hit his own face.
Xiao Feng quickly stopped him, his expression becoming grave.
Initially, he found the drunken antics amusing, but now he couldn't laugh anymore.
Sotis, a man's tears are more infectious than a woman's.
People don't cry unless they're heartbroken. Nie Shouping's current state must be a drunken revelation of his true feelings.
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