Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 279: A Perfect Engagement

Xiao Jincheng explained with a sullen face, "It’s not that we wanted to hide it from you, but during that period Yuanyuan’s health was poor, and your mood was off too. What was the point of telling you? Besides, the second son didn’t even involve his parents for such a big engagement, so why tell you such things?"

Guo Lingyue’s sobbing quieted a bit, and she pitifully asked, "Are we still taking the child to another place for treatment?"

Xiao Jincheng nodded fiercely, "Go! Anyway, he’s not fond of us, so I don’t need to worry so much!"

Guo Lingyue’s sobbing stopped abruptly, and her expression softened significantly, "And what about the parents? I’m worried that without a senior around with us on the trip, something might go wrong....."

As long as the in-laws are taken away, the engagement ceremony will lack the presence of the groom’s parents, and she’d like to see how Chen Xinyue could still act arrogantly!

Xiao Jincheng comfortingly patted Guo Lingyue’s shoulder, "I’ll discuss it with the parents and see what they say."

In Xiao Bai’s study, Mu Qinglian was also talking about this matter.

"How should we arrange it?"

Xiao Bai, with a headache, rubbed his forehead, "If worse comes to worst, you stay here and attend the second son’s engagement banquet. I’ll go with the eldest couple to seek medical treatment. No matter what, one of us has to stay behind."

Although he favors his eldest son, he still knows the weight of urgency.

Mu Qinglian nodded.

After they finished talking, Xiao Jincheng came over and knocked on the door to ask about their arrangements.

Mu Qinglian blurted out, "Your father will accompany you out, I’ll stay and attend the engagement banquet."

Xiao Jincheng showed no reaction, he nodded expressionlessly, and left.

Mu Qinglian’s heart tightened, "Xiao Bai, is Jincheng unhappy?"

Xiao Bai snorted discontentedly, "What’s there for him to be unhappy about!? If it weren’t for his daughter, we wouldn’t be in such a dilemma, our attention is all on him, what else could he object to?"

Mu Qinglian immediately shut her mouth, not daring to stir the pot further.

In the blink of an eye, it’s the second day of the twelfth lunar month.

Early in the morning, Chen Xinyue was woken up by Lin Qin, "The car is already waiting outside. Hurry up and do your styling. We’ll tidy up and head to the hotel to wait for you."

Chen Xinyue groggily got up, casually put on a coat, and was sent to the car.

When she arrived at the studio and saw the luxurious engagement dress, she finally woke up.

After a round of care, makeup, and styling, it was already three in the afternoon when she finished.

Xiao Jinlin personally came to pick her up, and upon seeing Chen Xinyue, who was radiant, he was momentarily lost; his mind hadn’t reacted, but his body honestly leaned forward and grabbed Chen Xinyue’s hand, "Let’s go!"

"Hold on, this outfit is worth millions, you’d better be careful with it." Chen Xinyue playfully blinked, making Xiao Jinlin laugh heartily.

The two hurried to the Supreme Hotel.

Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao, along with Xiao Sheng and his wife, were already at the door greeting guests.

Lin Qin and Chen Wenjun stood on the other side.

Chen Xinyue looked closely and noticed Gao Lei, Bai Junjun, and Chen Ruiyu, Chen Ruiming had arrived too.

There were quite a few people on their side.

Over the years, Gao Lei’s business had grown significantly, backed by the Gao family; he had connections in both the business and political worlds. He had spread the news that his goddaughter was getting engaged, and the guests attending the engagement banquet almost couldn’t fit through the door.

Adding the business partners that Lin Qin and Chen Wenjun had built good relationships with over the years.

The engagement banquet was unprecedentedly lively.

As night fell.

Li Muchen arrived with her family. From afar, upon seeing Chen Xinyue, she ran forward, pulling Chen Xinyue to her side competitively and glaring at Xiao Jinlin, "Don’t think just because you’re engaged to our Xinyue, she’ll be yours. Let me tell you, you’ll never beat me!"

Li’s mother caught up, unceremoniously giving her a slap, "You insolent child, what nonsense are you talking! Hurry up and greet people!"

Li Muchen winced in pain, nestling against Chen Xinyue for comfort.

Chen Xinyue held her and comforted her for quite some time until Li Muchen was satisfied and went inside.

Xiao Jinlin watched, feeling somewhat aggrieved.

With Xiao Sheng, Chen Wenjun, and Gao Lei’s coordination, the engagement banquet went particularly smoothly. Even though some wondered why Xiao Bai and his wife weren’t present, no one said anything.

Toward the end of the banquet, Yu Anhe finally approached Chen Xinyue with a glass of wine.

Chen Xinyue quickly stepped up to explain, "Teacher, it’s not what you think."

Yu Anhe looked at her amusedly, "I know what you’re going to say. Don’t worry, Mr. Xiao already informed me in advance, saying you hesitated to accept his confession because of me. Tsk tsk, I can’t take that blame, congratulations!"

Chen Xinyue blushed at the words and quickly raised her glass.

After sending off the last wave of guests, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Sheng and He Xue called for a driver to send Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao home.

Before leaving, Mrs. Xiao apologetically took Lin Qin’s hand and explained, "I’m not making excuses for my disappointing eldest son and daughter-in-law. Today, regardless of the reason, it was wrong for them not to be here. Since they weren’t here today, they don’t need to come on the wedding day either. If they ever dare put on airs in front of Xinyue, I’ll be the first to hold them accountable!"

Lin Qin nodded with a smile, "Auntie, don’t be angry, go home and have a good rest."

After Mr. and Mrs. Xiao left, Xiao Sheng, He Xue, and Lin Qin went back to the courtyard in the alley together.

They opened another table and drank until they were drunk.

No one voluntarily mentioned Xiao Bai and Mu Qinglian, as if silently agreeing they weren’t important.

Three days later, Xiao Bai and Mu Qinglian finally returned to the capital and immediately went to the Xiao family old house.

Both were anxious and started apologizing as soon as they entered.

"Dad, Mom, we originally planned everything; I would accompany the eldest couple to seek medical treatment out of town, and Qinglian would stay for the engagement banquet. But who knew, a day before departure, the eldest’s wife fell down the stairs and fractured her leg, unable to leave, and Qinglian had to replace her in leaving."

Xiao Bai felt the sudden circumstances should be understandable to everyone.

Mr. Xiao’s face remained calm as he sipped water without saying anything.

Mrs. Xiao smiled kindly at them, "I understand, your family matters don’t need to be laid out for everyone. I’ve already informed the Chen family; you two need not attend the kids’ wedding either, to avoid any awkwardness for everyone."

Xiao Bai’s face changed drastically, Mu Qinglian was almost crying in anxiety, "Dad, Mom, we were truly out of options..."

"Enough! I see the brothers are inherently incompatible. With him or not! Jincheng is an adult! Still dragging his parents around for his daughter’s things, not knowing priorities, it’s all because of your indulgence!

Back then, Jinlin went off to school alone at six, handled everything himself, and was fine without you by his side. Since you intend to indulge, indulge completely! Don’t go flaunting parental authority in front of Jinlin, and stop bothering him unnecessarily, out!"

Mrs. Xiao’s words not only slapped Xiao Bai and Mu Qinglian’s faces but also exposed their hypocrisy and bluntly expressed her dissatisfaction with Xiao Jincheng, the eldest grandson.

Xiao Bai and Mu Qinglian only felt their minds were buzzing.

Due to Mrs. Xiao’s eviction, the guards stepped forward, firmly requesting them to leave.