Grandma Tang looked unhappy, "Okay, why are you arguing again?"
"Today is my birthday. Isn't it nice for you to have such a quarrel over an outsider?"
Ma Qian stepped forward and patted Grandma Tang's back tenderly, "Sister, is there anything you can't say properly?"
"Today is our mother's birthday party, a happy event for our Tang family. I know you are not satisfied with Wang Dong, but after all, he is Xiaoxiao's boyfriend. Even if you are still dissatisfied, can't you go home and deal with it?"
Tang's mother was so angry that her face was livid, but she had no place to attack.
I just feel that every step I take today falls into Ma Qian's plan!
Just then, someone walked in at the gate.
Tang Guo walked in front, Wang Dong followed.
Wang Dong obviously didn't know what was going on, but he could feel from the looks of everyone present that his appearance was out of place.
But there is no way, today he is Tang Xiao's boyfriend.
Whether the Tang family recognizes it or not is the Tang family's business. As long as Tang Xiao still recognizes it, he will not frown even if it is a mountain of swords and a sea of fire today!
Grandma Tang's face was dark, "Who let him in?"
When Ma Qian saw this, she explained with a smile, "Mom, I asked him to come here."
"You don't even know that Wang Dong is a very filial kid. He came to the banquet early today."
"The drinks, cigarettes, drinks, and fruit sugar tea inside and outside were all brought in with Wang Dong's help."
"I'm thinking that he is Xiaoxiao's boyfriend after all. No matter whether the two children are successful or not, even for the sake of the eldest sister, I should always ask him to come in for a meal."
"After all, I'm here to help. No credit but hard work. This is the courtesy of our Tang family, what do you think?"
Ma Qian knew that her ancestors cared about face the most, so using words like this to excuse her would definitely work.
Even if the ancestors were really dissatisfied, it would definitely fall on Mother Tang!
Sure enough, Grandma Tang suppressed her anger and said, "A lower-class person is just a lower-class person. Can he only do hard work? Don't the Tang family have any servants? Do you need to do these menial jobs?"
Tang Chen sarcastically said, "Grandma, Wang Dong is a driver. If he doesn't help with some rough work, what else do you want him to do?"
"Is it possible that you still want him to come in to entertain the guests?"
"Don't you think about it, who are the people at our Tang family's banquet today?"
"They are all high-ranking officials and members of the upper class, with big businesses ranging from tens to millions. If Wang Dong goes over to say hello, what can he talk to? About the eighty cents he earns every day?"
After saying that, Tang Chen looked arrogant and said, "Wang Dong, for the sake of my aunt, I asked you to come over for a meal today."
"But please listen carefully. This does not mean that our Tang family has recognized your identity. It is just to give eldest aunt some face."
"Sit quietly for a while. No matter what you see, don't make a fuss."
"Also, let me say hello to you in advance. We will have an important guest coming to our table later. He is the vice president of Donghai Bank, surnamed Zhang!"
"You'd better restrain yourself when the time comes, and don't pick up any of the pots!"
"Mr. Han let you off the hook last time, but it was for my sake. You must not seek death!"
"You don't have to say anything later, but you must not lose the face of our Tang family, do you hear me?"
Seeing Wang Dong standing there, Tang Chen urged, "What are you standing there for?"
"Hurry up and sit down. This is a meal costing five thousand yuan. I'm afraid you've never had it in your life, right?"
"Pay attention to what you eat for a while, don't act like you've never seen the world before!"
Ma Qian said for Wang Dong, "Okay, Xiao Wang, come and sit quickly, there is a seat for you next to Xiaoxiao."
"There are a lot of guests coming today, so don't be nervous. Xiaoxiao will introduce them to you later."
Ma Qian said this because she was not really worried about Wang Dong's situation.
And if Wang Dong leaves, how can she target Tang's mother?
Tang Xiao sat aside and watched quietly as Ma Qian and Tang Chen sang together.
Of course she knew Ma Qian's purpose.
I want to use Wang Dong to make myself and my mother fall out, and I want to use Wang Dong to belittle myself!
But if Ma Qian thinks that by doing this, she can make Tang Xiao bow her head obediently? Then she is underestimating her!
From the moment she decided to break off her engagement with Qin Haonan, Tang Xiao knew that she had no way out!
If she quits, she knows better than anyone what fate awaits her!
And after this period of contact with the Wang family, Tang Xiao has gradually accepted some of Wang Dong's positions.
She suddenly felt that it didn't matter if she didn't have money, at least the Wang family had backbone.
Unlike some people in the Tang family, so what if they are rich?
I would give up my waist for five buckets of rice!
For a little profit, this biological niece can be pushed to the negotiation table!
Thinking of this, Tang Xiao stood up, and in the eyes of everyone, he took Wang Dong's arm and said, "Why are you standing there? Second Aunt asked you to sit down, why don't you sit down quickly?"
While talking, Tang Xiao pulled Wang Dong to sit down.
Tang's mother looked ugly and was about to speak when she saw the look in her daughter's eyes.
Tang's mother understood that if she had a falling out with Wang Dong now, she would definitely make Ma Qian laugh, which would play into Ma Qian's hands!
So today, even if she doesn't like Wang Dong or accept Wang Dong, she can't have an attack today!
When Ma Qian saw that Tang Xiao and her daughter did not accept the offer, she asked with a smile, "By the way, Xiao Wang, what are the rules for celebrating birthdays in Jiangbei? Are they the same as here?"
Tang Chen sneered, "No need to ask, five hundred yuan will kill you!"
Speaking of this, Tang Chen asked deliberately: "By the way, Wang Dong, it's my grandma's birthday today anyway, so why don't you come empty-handed?"
"Although there are no rules in the remote countryside of Jiangbei, you are still a junior after all, so you should still know this etiquette, right?"
Ma Qian echoed: "Xiao Wang's family is not in good condition, so don't make it difficult for him. Just come."
"Okay, Xiao Wang, there's no need to feel embarrassed, it's nothing."
Tang Chen spread his hands and said, "That's right. The gift he brought out is probably not as expensive as today's table. Don't embarrass my aunt."
When Grandma Tang heard this, she snorted coldly, "It doesn't matter if you are poor, you have no manners!"
Tang’s mother couldn’t hold back her face and clenched her fists tightly!
Tang Xiao picked up a paper bag that had been prepared long ago from under the table.
It was a few gold and silver jewelry she brought from home. Although it was not too expensive, it was still a gift that could be given away.
She didn't give it in advance because she was afraid that Wang Dong would save face and not accept her kindness.
But before Tang Xiao could speak, he was suddenly stopped by Wang Dong.
Wang Dong stood up solemnly, took out an envelope that he had prepared a long time ago and handed it over, "Grandma Tang, today is your birthday. As a junior, I still know the etiquette you should have."
"This is a birthday gift I prepared for you. I wish you a happy old age and a long life as long as the Southern Mountains!"
The next moment, everyone at the dinner table all looked at the envelope in Wang Dong's hand!