Although Xiao Wu said they didn't need to worry about hosting the banquet, Lin Yuxi was not the kind of person who would take advantage for nothing.
This was considered to be her family's business, but it was not sincere to give money directly, so she went to buy things and send them there herself. Twice in a row, she almost prepared everything for the banquet.
Chen Zhongyuan said, "You are not doing the right thing, Xixi. We agreed that our family would handle this matter, but in the end it was all your efforts."
Lin Hexi said with a smile, "I bought it just because it looked suitable. I have other things to do next, but I can't take care of that much. I have to worry about it with my cousin's family."
After she delivered the things, she went home. If she had free time in the afternoon, she had to take Xiaoduo into the mountains to dig some medicinal materials. Reading all the time was not enough, she had to practice.
Chen Zhongyuan moved the things in and said, "She said we were here to help, but in the end, Hexi thought of us for everything."
Xiao Wu said, "Joy has such a temperament, how could she really leave everything to us?"
On the other hand, people take it for granted and don’t even ask.
But they didn't think it mattered, since they were the ones offering help this time, so they didn't care so much.
The banquet was scheduled for the sixteenth day of the winter lunar month. A few days ago, Chen Zhongyuan and Chen Zhongwen invited their relatives and friends and set up more than twenty tables.
On this day, the chefs who had been invited early in the morning came from the town and set up the stove at Chen's house. Neighbors also came to help, and it was already bustling before the banquet started at noon.
Naturally, this day was chosen because the college was on holiday, and both Chen Zhongqian and Chen Zhongda were at home. Only Yue Ye was invited among the classmates.
Of course Liu Zhaofei will come, but he is not a classmate in the academy, but Chen Zhongda's brother-in-law, who is a relative of his own family.
Near noon, most people had already arrived. When Chen Zhongda saw Liu Zhaofei and Chen Xiuyun appearing with their children, he immediately went over to greet them.
"Little girl, I haven't seen you for a long time. Let uncle give you a hug." Chen Zhongda was very rare.
Liu Zhaofei handed the child to him, "It has sunk a lot recently."
"As for your health, your little mouth is eating all day long. How can it keep you from getting too heavy?"
When Chen Xiuyun saw Yang behind her, she suddenly felt a little awkward and didn't know how to get along with her.
Chen Zhongda carried the child over and said, "Mom, look at the little girl, she has grown so big."
Yang just glanced at her lightly and said, "She is white and fat. She looks pretty good. Oh, please stop hugging her. Your clothes are newly made. What should you do if they get wrinkled?"
Chen Zhongda wanted Yang to hold the baby. After the baby was born, the couple brought him back twice, but no one in the family cared about it, and no one has held it so far.
He thought that Xiuyun still hoped that his family would like this child.
However, Mrs. Yang didn't mean that at all, and the scene was a bit awkward. Mrs. Wu happened to pass by and said with a smile, "Is this a little girl? Oh, she looks so good."
Chen Zhongda smiled and said, "You can eat and drink."
Little Wu said, "It would be nice to be able to eat and drink. The two little ones in our family are bigger, and they don't feel as good looking as the little girls."
As she said this, she took the child over and coaxed her with a smile. The child also laughed happily in her arms, very harmoniously.
Liu Zhaofei and Chen Xiuyun came over to talk, but Yang curled her lips and went aside.
Xiao Wu hugged the child for a while and handed the child to Chen Xiuyun, "You can live a good life on your own, why do you care so much? The world is very chaotic, and it is not easy to have a stable life. You are better off, safe and sound.
, you have to find your own fault."
"If they don't like it, they don't like it. If they don't like it, then she's not your daughter? You don't love her anymore?"
The couple shook their heads, and Xiao Wu said with a smile, "Just be happy. Your life will be better in the future. You don't have to deliberately please them, and they will also be happy."
What Xiao Wu said was reasonable, and Chen Xiuyun also figured it out. She really didn't need to ask for their approval.
When the little girl grows up, if she is still brought here to make her parents like her, the child will feel aggrieved.
"Well, I understand, thank you, auntie."
Xiao Wu smiled and went to greet the guests again.
Chen Zhongda said, "As an uncle, I don't know how much I like this child."
Chen Xiuyun smiled and said, "Brother, I know your thoughts and have never doubted that today is a good day for you. Stop guarding us here and go greet the guests."
"Okay, you guys can find a place to sit by yourselves."
Liu Zhaofei and Chen Xiuyun were sitting in the corner with their children. Xiaoyu and Xiaoduo discovered them and ran over with Jiao Niang and Ah Hao. The four children surrounded the little sister and played happily.
Chen Xiuyun thought to herself, my daughter is so popular. She has no shortage of people to like her, so she doesn't need to deliberately try to please others.
The banquet was about to start at noon when Chen Yunzhao came out in a wheelchair. After all, he was an old man in his eighties, so he was enviable for having such energy.
"Today we gather here to celebrate that my two great-nephews have passed the exams and have brought glory to the Chen family. I have never been good at words and have nothing to say. Everyone just eats and drinks well, and I feel happy."
Everyone laughed and clapped. Chen Mingyang pushed the old man around, and then pushed him to the main room when the banquet started.
Chen Mingyi didn't put on a bad face today. After all, it was also a good day for Chen Zhongda. Even though he didn't feel so happy, he still knew the importance.
After Chen Yunzhao appeared, he also said a few words of thanks, and Chen Yunzhao also gave him face, without any ulterior motives.
However, throughout the meal, Chen Yunzhao was talking to Chen Zhongqian and Chen Zhongda, and did not pay much attention to Chen Mingyi.
There were a lot of things prepared today, so after the lunch banquet, the Chen family stayed for everyone to have dinner.
I won't leave the ones that are far away, otherwise it will be difficult to walk in the dark, but the ones that are closer will be fine.
After Chen Yunzhao returned, he asked Chen Mingyang to call Chen Zhongqian and Chen Zhongda, and talked to them for a long time.
"Zhongda, what are your plans for your marriage?"
Chen Zhongda was stunned for a moment, "I have no plans yet. Why does Third Grandpa ask about this?"
Chen Yunzhao smiled and said, "Although I don't know your family's affairs, I know your grandfather's temperament. Now that you have passed the examination, I'm afraid they are already planning your marriage."
Chen Zhongda said, "That's true, but I don't want to be arranged like this."
"Then what are your plans?" Chen Yunzhao asked him, "Do you have someone you like?"
Chen Zhongda shook his head, "I don't have a favorite person, but I don't want to be arranged like this."
"Then listen to yourself." Chen Yunzhao looked at him, "You are so old, you should have your own ideas. One day you have to live by yourself, and you can't let others make the decision for you."
Chen Zhongda understood and hurriedly said, "Thank you, Third Grandpa, for your teaching."