The engagement banquet of Wang Gang and Xiang Nanfang was held as scheduled. The two of them put on new clothes early and stood at the door of the hotel to welcome the guests.
Because it was just an engagement, most of the guests at the engagement banquet were relatives from two families, so there were not so many red tapes. It was almost like a family sitting down to have a meal.
All the children from the Qiao family have arrived, but Qiao Yicheng is late because he has classes at school.
Wei Shufang and Qi Ziqiang's family arrived very early. Wei Shufang originally wanted to give Wang Gang and Xiang Nanfang a red envelope, but Wang Gang refused.
"This is part money, and it's also a rule." Wei Shufang stuffed the red envelope into Wang Gang's hand.
Since Qi Ziqiang recovered from his illness, the relationship between the Qi family and the Qiao family has become closer. Wang Gang's engagement is no different to Wei Shufang's engagement with her own children.
"Auntie, today is just an engagement party. When Nanfang and I hold a formal wedding banquet, you can contribute some money." Wang Gang returned the red envelope to Wei Shufang and said:
"My future father-in-law has a special status. I won't accept any money from anyone today."
Wei Shufang still wanted to persist, but was stopped by Qi Ziqiang.
"Don't cause trouble for the child. Just wait until the child is officially married and have more money."
Wei Shufang was right. Wang Gang's future father-in-law would be a big boss, and it would be difficult to collect money from members of the family for weddings.
"Okay then! I'll keep this money for you and pack more for you when you officially host the wedding banquet." Wei Shufang put the red envelope away and asked:
"You two have been dating for several years, why don't you just have a wedding?"
Wang Gang explained: "We are still in school. In the future, I will have to take the postgraduate entrance examination and train and compete. I also have to report to the unit in the south. I don't have enough time, so I will hold an engagement banquet first and have a meal together as a family."
Wei Shufang complained: "What trouble does it take to get married? I say you are both old and young, so you should get married and have children as soon as possible."
"Isn't the eldest brother not married yet? It's not appropriate for me, the younger brother, to get married first." Wang Gang used Qiao Yicheng as an excuse.
Wei Shufang looked around and asked strangely: "Why hasn't your eldest brother come yet? Isn't he usually the most concerned about you younger brothers and sisters?"
Qi Ziqiang also asked: "Where is your dad? Why didn't he come?"
Wang Gang smiled and said: "My dad has just arrived at work, so it's troublesome to ask for leave. He said he would come later. My eldest brother should be on the way and will be here soon."
When his son gets married, it stands to reason that Qiao Zuwang, the father, should be the first to arrive and greet relatives and friends.
But Wang Gang was worried that something was wrong with him, so he asked Wei Qiaodong and Uncle Zhao to hold Qiao Zuwang back and release him after training.
Wang Gang led his aunt's family to their seats, and then he and Xiang's father received his relatives there.
Although Xiang's father is a big leader, he also has many poor relatives in the family. However, the Xiang family does not have the bad habit of hating the poor and loving the rich, and they treat everyone the same.
Xiang Nanfang took this opportunity to introduce his family to Wang Gang.
After all, Wang Gang is a world champion and a college student from a prestigious university with a bright future. Standing next to Xiang Nanfang, they are a perfect match. Everyone who meets him will praise them.
As the number of guests gradually increased, Wang Gang frowned and looked at his watch. Qiao Yicheng and Xiang Beifang had not arrived yet.
"How come my brother and your eldest brother haven't arrived yet, and your dad is waiting for them?" Xiang Nanfang was also a little anxious.
Nowadays, mobile phones are not widely used, so there is no way to contact people. Wang Gang and Xiang Nanfang can only wait.
A few minutes later, Qiao Yicheng finally arrived, but he did not come alone, he also had a female companion with him.
Wang Gang didn't know that woman, but she felt familiar.
"Brother, why are you here? This is...?" Wang Gang looked at Qiao Yicheng's female companion.
Qiao Yicheng said with some embarrassment: "Second Qiang, I'm sorry, something was delayed. This is my friend Sun Xiaomo."
Sun Xiaomo generously took out the gifts she had prepared and said to Wang Gang and Xiang Nanfang: "Congratulations on your engagement. Small gifts are not disrespectful."
Wang Gang subconsciously accepted the gift, and then he remembered who Sun Xiaomo was.
A few years ago, Sun Xiaomo suffered an epileptic seizure on the street, and Wang Gang helped to treat her, so he had some impression of her.
Xiang Nanfang glanced at Wang Gang strangely, feeling that Wang Gang felt a little strange after hearing Sun Xiaomo's name.
"Brother, Miss Sun, come in and sit down quickly, the banquet will begin soon!" Xiang Nanfang said politely.
Wang Gang wanted to ask Qiao Yicheng why he brought Sun Xiaomo here, but the occasion was not suitable, so he could only wait until later to talk.
Qiao Yicheng and Sun Xiaomo sat at the Qiao family's table, which immediately attracted the attention of Qiao Sanli and Qiao Simei.
"Brother, is this my future sister-in-law?" Qiao Simei asked directly without any scruples.
Qiao Yicheng scratched the back of his head in embarrassment, neither saying yes nor no.
On the contrary, Sun Xiaomo said openly, "Are you Simei? I often hear your elder brother mention you. My name is Sun Xiaomo, and I am Yicheng's girlfriend."
With the word "girlfriend", the Qiao family was completely blown away. Everyone became interested, even Wei Shufang perked up.
"Miss Sun, you are Yichen's girlfriend, why haven't you heard him mention it?" Wei Shufang asked with concern.
"Yicheng and I just established our relationship not long ago." Sun Xiaomo said with a smile.
Qiao Simei said excitedly: "Sister Xiaomo, I know you. Have you ever come to Shamao Lane to find your elder brother?"
Sun Xiaomo nodded and said, "Yes."
Qiao Simei had an expression that was indeed true.
Wang Gang, who was standing at the door, frowned when he heard Sun Xiaomo's words.
Xiang Nanfang held Wang Gang's hand and asked, "What's wrong?"
Wang Gang saw his uncle Xiang Beifang approaching and whispered to Xiang Nanfang: "I'll tell you later."
Xiang Nanfang also saw his brother and stopped asking further questions.
"Sorry, I'm late." Xiang Beigui walked up to Wang Gang and his sister with an apologetic look on his face, and said, "I'm all waiting for this bottle of good wine."
Wang Gang saw Xiang Nanfang holding a bottle of Maotai in his hand. It looked like it was old.
"Moutai that has been produced for thirty years is a rare thing. I finally asked someone to get it. This is my gift to congratulate you."
Xiang Beifang handed the wine to Xiang Nanfang and said, "This wine cannot be drunk directly. It must be mixed with new wine to make it more fragrant."
"You just got one bottle? With so many people here today, it's not enough!" Xiang Nanfang said with a smile.
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While talking, Qiao Zuwang slowly walked over, and Wang Gang saw him at a glance.
After a period of military training, Qiao Zuwang's spirit and energy were not renewed, but rather sluggish. It seemed to be the sequelae of too much confinement and solitary confinement.
"Your dad is here." Xiang Nanfang greeted Qiao Zuwang as soon as he saw him, and personally took him to the main table and sat next to Father Xiang and Mother Xiang.
"The in-laws are finally here!" Xiang's father was very happy to see Qiao Zuwang and took the initiative to shake hands and say hello, but Qiao Zuwang was a little timid.
Wang Gang knew that Qiao Zuwang was having a hard time in the workplace during this period. He made mistakes every three days and was put in solitary confinement. He was punished by Wei Qiaodong so much that his mental state was extremely poor.
But no one in the Qiao family sympathized with their father, and some even took pleasure in his misfortune.
Wang Gang had already told his family that he would use military training to reform Qiao Zuwang. This was also the last chance he gave Qiao Zuwang. If he did something wrong again, don't blame his ruthless son.
Qiao Zuwang was a smart man and realized that his son wanted to punish him, but he did not dare to resist at all.
Being in solitary confinement is really scary. Anyone who has ever been in a small dark room will know that a normal person will go crazy after being locked up for a day.
Qiao Zuwang was honest, and the engagement party went very smoothly. Father Xiang even spoke on behalf of the elders of both parties.
Xiang Beili originally sat at the main table, but because he was a little afraid of his father, he took the initiative to sit at the table for the younger generation, sitting with the Qiao brothers and sisters.
Xiang Beifang also toasted to the Qiao brothers and sisters. When Qiao Sanli came, he suddenly stopped and his eyes widened.
Qiao Sanli was holding the drink and found that the eldest brother of her future second sister-in-law was staring directly at her, and she felt slightly unhappy.
Qiao Yicheng coughed and reminded Xiang Beifang.
Xiang Beifang came back to his senses and said to Qiao Sanli: "Is this the third sister of the second best? I heard that you are studying dance in a sports school?"
Qiao Sanli nodded quietly and put down her cup.
"Sanli has been admitted to the Capital Institute of Physical Education and will go to school in the Capital after the Chinese New Year." Qiao Yicheng said proudly.
"Go to the capital! The capital is great!" Xiang Beifang said happily: "I will go to the capital to work in two days. From now on, if sister Sanli comes to the capital and encounters any trouble, just come to me."
Qiao Yicheng thought that it would be good for her sister to go to school in the capital and have someone she knew to take care of her.
"Sorry to trouble you." Qiao Yicheng picked up the wine glass and toasted to Xiang Beifang.
"It's not troublesome, Erqiang and my sister are married, and we will all be a family from now on." Xiang Beifang laughed.
Qiao Sanli frowned slightly, she didn't want to deal with Xiang Beili, she always felt that the way he looked at her was a bit unpleasant.