Bab 27: Popular Business (1)
Editor: Henyee Translations
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Everyone was very satisfied with this housewarming banquet. Even Grandpa Zhou, a doctor who cared about health, was stuffed. It was obvious that the taste was really good.
The happiest person was Yue Huaide. Yue Huaide got the approval of his brothers-in-law and mother-in-law. He drank a few glasses excitedly.
"Brother-in-law, I used to think that you weren't worthy of my sister. You have brute force but don't have a decent job. I apologize to you. Now that you can support the family, live a good life with my sister. We don't want your money, but if you make her cry, we as brothers will fight you to the death."
Yue Huaide hurriedly lowered his cup. "The two of them are the meat at the tip of my heart. I'm willing to drink soup as long as they have a mouthful of meat to eat!"
Third Brother put his hand on Yue Huaide's shoulder. "Brother-in-law, let's not talk about anything else. Treat my sister well and let bygones be bygones. After drinking this glass of wine, let bygones be bygones."
Yue Huaide hurriedly drank a cup to express his attitude.
The Wen Family was more and more satisfied with Yue Huaide.
Wen Hongyu could not help but wipe her eyes. Her husband had been recognized by her family and they would no longer have to make things difficult for him during festive seasons.
Eldest Cousin secretly observed Yue Yan and Zhou Boyan. That kid ate so elegantly. Could he be interested in his cousin?
Boys knew boys the best. They usually wolfed down their food. This kid liked to show off so much, so he might be his future brother-in-law.
Wen Zaitian did not get into high school. He went to be someone's apprentice before he even finished junior high school. He had yet to learn any skills. He was only cutting vegetables for others and taking care of his master's wife and family. Unfortunately, this was how it was like to be an apprentice.
"Brother, what do you do?" He came over with a glass of wine to toast Zhou Boyan.
Zhou Boyan was quite surprised. "I don't drink. I'm in high school."
Damn, this kid was still a cultured person.
Wen Zaitian really admired scholars, especially those his age. "Impressive. I didn't even graduate from junior high school. My brain is like glue. I can't understand the classes at all."
Zhou Boyan comforted him. "There are no stupid students. There are only teachers who don't know how to guide them."
Wen Zaitian liked to interact with people who spoke nicely. "I like what you're saying. Actually, my results were quite good when I was young. My classmates even stole glances at my exam papers."
He wanted to ask Zhou Boyan if he was interested in his cousin, but his cousin was already here.
He said happily, "Let's talk again when we have the chance. It's so comfortable talking to you."
"What are you guys talking about?" Yue Yan brought over a fruit platter. Actually, there were not many fruit varieties. There were only watermelons, grapes and bananas, but there were plenty of them.
Wen Zaitian replied, "We men are talking. Don't ask too much, little girl."
Yue Yan replied perfunctorily, "Oh."
Although Zhou Boyan was surprised, he didn't say anything.
After the housewarming banquet ended, her uncles wanted to give Yue Yan red packets before they left. Yue Yan hurriedly rejected them.
"It's a housewarming banquet, why would I accept your red packets? Uncles, Aunties, take back your red packets. Otherwise, I'll be too embarrassed to go to your house for the New Year!"
Grandma chuckled. "If Yueyue doesn't want it, take it back. Our Yueyue is sensible. As her elders, you have to dote on her."
Second Aunt had sharp eyes. When she saw Yue Yan instinctively rubbing her arm, she asked, "What's wrong with Yueyue's arm?"
"I accidentally bumped into my arm just now and it went numb." She instinctively put her hand behind her back.
Wen Hongyu said worriedly, "Be careful. It won't look good if the young lady has a scar."
Eldest Aunt tried to smooth things over. "Our Yueyue is naturally beautiful. How can there be a scar when she only hits the skin!"
In the kitchen earlier, Yue Yan personally taught her how to make hair ties and headbands and how to choose tasteful fabrics. She even found her first customers. Now, she liked Yue Yan no matter how she looked at her.
After sending her uncle's family away, Yue Yan realized that her mother's relatives were not bad people overall. They all doted on her mother very much.
She sent Zhou Boyan and his family away. Grandpa and Grandma Zhou walked slowly to digest their food.
Zhou Boyan said, "I've made the doorbell. I'll take it out and install it for your house."
Yue Yan was surprised. "So fast?"
For the first time, Zhou Boyan revealed his white teeth. "There's no technical content in making it at all."
Yue Yan: Thank you for showing off.
However, Zhou Boyan was a science student. It was normal for him to be good at making such small things, right?
Yue Yan sent the Zhou Family back and even brought back a box of strange things. Soon, Zhou Boyan came over too.
Yue Huaide and Wen Hongyu watched Yue Yan and Zhou Boyan fiddle with the door from the window as they washed the cutlery in the kitchen.
"From the looks of it, Yueyue and Little Zhou are quite compatible."
Wen Hongyu did not say anything. "They're not very compatible. Our Yueyue is so cute. It's too early to talk about this."
Yue Huaide disagreed. "You married me at the age of 17 and had Yueyue at the age of 18. Now that Yueyue is 16 years old, even if we don't agree or disagree, we at least have someone to choose from. Little Zhou's studies are worthy of Yueyue, and his family background is worthy of Yueyue. The key is that he lives opposite us."
Wen Hongyu glared at him. "Are you just going to say the last sentence?!"
Yue Huaide chuckled. "I'm afraid that Yueyue will be bullied if she marries and moves far away. The Zhou family lives opposite. If he dares to bully Yueyue, we can support her!"
Wen Hongyu was tempted by his words, but she still reminded him, "Things are different now. If Yueyue gets into university, let her choose for herself. If we talk about this now, it will affect her studies. I don't support or object to it."
The couple chatted, but the two children outside did not have any such thoughts.
-- Hadiah diterima