Chapter 13 : Xiao Chen's Gift!
- Meanwhile, Liu Fang quickly grabbed Li He and said, "Today is Xiaoxue's big day, let's just endure it. Besides, where else can we sit?"
- Li Xue's aunt and uncle also persuaded, "That's right, they didn't say anything wrong. Xiaoxue marrying Jiang Shao is indeed a step up."
- Finally, they managed to establish a connection with the Jiang family. How could they just stand by and let Li He ruin it?
- "You guys!" Li He angrily glanced at them, then snorted and walked with Liu Fang towards the second seat not far away.
- As for Li Xue, she felt a bit wronged after being scolded by Zhou Ru for no reason.
- But at this moment, she could only endure it.
- It was not easy to meet Jiang Chen and have him treat her well. She could naturally bear this bit of grievance.
- "Aunt..." Jiang Chen frowned when he saw this.
- He wasn't afraid of Li He and the others, but he was worried about offending Xiao Chen.
- After all, Xiao Chen was Li Xue's brother and Li He's adopted son.
- But before he could say anything, Zhou Ru coldly snorted, "I'm telling you, Achen, you are the young master of our Jiang family. You shouldn't spoil this girl and her low-class relatives."
- "Otherwise, they might get too arrogant!"
- After speaking, Zhou Ru waved her hand again, "Alright, you two, go and entertain the guests."
- Afterwards, she turned and greeted the distinguished guests who came to the engagement banquet.
- Jiang Chen had no choice but to go and entertain the guests together with Li Xue.
- Before long, the guests had arrived.
- Jiang Chen and Li Xue finally walked hand in hand along the red carpet, amidst the applause of the crowd.
- Li Xue was wearing a wedding dress and light makeup, looking like a fairy descending to earth.
- Jiang Chen, in a suit, was also handsome and extraordinary, a perfect match for Li Xue.
- After a simple speech by the host, it was time for the elders from both sides to speak.
- Representing the Jiang family was Jiang Chen's aunt, Zhou Ru.
- She took the microphone without considering Li He and the others present, and said, "Li Xue, our Achen is talented and our Jiang family, although not a top-tier wealthy family, still has billions in assets. As for your Li family, you are just an ordinary working-class family. Your relatives are just a bunch of country bumpkins, not even able to find someone to host a town event."
- "Originally, you were not qualified to marry into our Jiang family. But Achen really likes you, and we, as the elders, couldn't forcefully stop it."
- "But let me make something clear. After you marry Achen, it's best for you to be a good wife and mother. If you dare to fool around, don't blame me for being impolite. As for your questionable relatives, it's better not to associate with them."
- Upon hearing her words, Li Xue's face turned slightly pale.
- Secretary Zhang and Elder Qin, on the other hand, frowned at Zhou Ru's words.
- But they couldn't say anything at this point.
- Only Li He, sitting in the second seat, became furious, "The people from the Jiang family really look down on others and go too far!"
- "If Xiaoxue married Xiao Chen, she wouldn't have to endure such grievances!"
- Although Xiao Chen had said that he didn't have any special feelings for Li Xue.
- But Li He still felt guilty towards Xiao Chen for this matter.
- "Li He, just endure it." Liu Fang was also uncomfortable, but at this point, everything should revolve around Li Xue's engagement. "By the way, why hasn't Xiao Chen come?"
- "He said he would come when Li Xue got engaged."
- "He came to our house before, but left for something." Li He remembered suddenly, "Oh, Xiao Chen asked me to give this gift to Li Xue. I've been busy and forgot about it."
- He quickly took out a box from his pocket, "I'll give it to Li Xue now."
- "Although Xiao Chen didn't come, as Li Xue's brother, how could he not be present on such an important day?"
- Saying that, Li He walked directly towards the stage.
- "What valuable gift can that poor boy Xiao Chen give? It would be embarrassing to bring it out now, wouldn't it?"
- "That's right, the Jiang family already looks down on us. This will just make us a laughingstock."
- Li Xue's aunt and uncle were all dissatisfied.
- "Dad!"
- Li Xue saw Li He approaching her and immediately looked puzzled.
- But before Li He could speak, Zhou Ru frowned and said sarcastically, "I said, father-in-law, why are you in such a hurry? I haven't finished speaking yet, why is it your turn? Country bumpkin, after all, you're still a country bumpkin, with no manners at all."
- Li He had been honest all his life and was not good with words, so he could only snort, "I'm not here to speak, I'm just Li Xue's father. Her brother asked me to give her this gift."
- "Since her brother couldn't be here, let this gift represent her brother and witness Li Xue's engagement."
- Saying that, Li He handed the box to Li Xue.
- "Isn't this the gift that Xiao Chen wanted to give Li Xue before?"
- "He bragged about it, saying it was some precious lotus, but it's probably just a cheap trinket."
- "Now, in front of so many people, taking it out would be embarrassing."
- The people below, including Xia Qin, shook their heads and their faces turned red, feeling extremely embarrassed.
- Li Xue looked at the box in her hand and her face stiffened, "Dad, you should put it away for now. I'll open it after the engagement banquet is over and see what it is."
- If she took out a cheap trinket in front of so many people, she would probably become the biggest joke of the day.
- "How can that be?" Li He became a bit unhappy, "This is your brother's heartfelt gift. What's wrong with opening it? If you're going to marry into a wealthy family and not even want your brother, then you might as well not recognize me as your father!"
- "I..." Li Xue felt a bit wronged, tears welling up in her eyes. Why couldn't Li He consider her feelings at this moment?
- If something embarrassing happened now, where would she put her face?
- Zhou Ru, on the side, glanced at Li Xue and said with a sneer, "Since that's the case, Li Xue, go ahead and open it. Let us see what precious gift your brother has sent."
- "It's such an honor for the father-in-law to personally deliver it at this moment."
- Li Xue clenched the box in her hand and bit her lip, not saying a word.
- "What? Do you want me to open it for you?" Zhou Ru glanced at Li Xue and sneered.
- She had always looked down on Li Xue, so she was more than happy to embarrass her.
- Li Xue's face changed, but she gritted her teeth and opened the box.
- At the same time, she closed her eyes, afraid to see what was inside the box.
- But the scene she imagined, with laughter erupting all around, did not happen.
- Silence!
- The whole place fell into a dead silence!