Bring your aunt to eat big meat, the scumbag father's family is furious

Old Mrs. Qiao was a little hesitant. She was arranging a marriage for her granddaughter, and it didn't seem appropriate to bring another granddaughter along.

However, Qiao Jianer was thin and small, and looked only eight years old. He was a child, and he was also a person with his own ideas.

Old Mrs. Qiao decided to take her with her.

"Okay, Jian'er, let's go together." said Old Mrs. Qiao.

Qiao Lianer took out a box of snacks. Although she was a little reluctant to give it away, she had to show some appreciation when visiting someone's home.

Qiao Xier stood at the door and watched the two old people and one young child walk towards the Shen family.

She was a little nervous, pinching the corner of her clothes with her hands, and her heartbeat was faster than usual.

The Shen family hasn't been in contact with the Qiao family for a year. When they see them on the road, they greet them in a hurry and don't stop to chat.

Originally, the Shen family was the man's family, so they should have been more proactive, but they were silent, leaving the Qiao family clueless.

Old Mrs. Qiao decided to ignore it. At least she had to have a clear attitude.

Qiao Jianer seemed to see a hint of worry on the faces of his grandparents, but when he looked closely, it seemed that there was no worry.

"Grandma, what business does the Shen family do in the town?" asked Qiao Lianer.

"In the rice and flour business, the Qiao family has many fields and lives far away from the river, so they have a lot of new rice left over every year. They initially sold it in the village, selling it to villagers in the village and nearby villages. Later, when they had saved a little, they rented a storefront in the town. They not only sell rice but also noodles. The business has always been good. I heard that they are planning to rent another storefront." said Old Mrs. Qiao.

"The Shen family is one of the best families in Datian Village. They are also easy to get along with. If your eldest cousin marries into the Shen family, she won't suffer any grievances in terms of food, clothing, and other expenses."

Qiao Jianer thought hard. When Qiao Yunni was kicked out of the Song family that day, it seemed that the Shen family did not stand up to speak for the Qiao family, or were they not there?

However, there were so many people at the gate of the Song family's courtyard at that time that her memory felt vague, so she stopped thinking about it.

The Shen family is just like other villagers. Some go up the mountain to look for mushrooms, and some work in the fields. There are four brothers in the Shen family, and they have not yet separated. Each family takes turns to run the business in the town for one month, and now it is the turn of the fourth brother Shen.

Old man Shen passed away ten years ago. Old Mrs. Shen, Shen Liang's mother Liu, and Shen Liang's sister Shen Xiu are still at home.

Old Mrs. Shen was driving the chickens and ducks all over the yard, sweeping up the chicken and duck manure with a broom, complaining all the time.

"You keep eating and pooping all day long. I, an old woman, have to serve you all day long."

The Shen family's yard is very spacious, and the house is beautifully built with blue bricks and red tiles. The courtyard wall is also higher than that of other houses. The door is an iron door with a hollow upper part. It is not locked and the two doors are combined together.

"Sister-in-law Shen, I'm here."

Old Mrs. Qiao shouted outside.

Old Mrs. Shen turned around and saw a few people. She was stunned for a moment and a smile appeared on her face.

Then she threw the broom against the wall and walked towards the gate, speaking as she opened it.

"Hey, it's so early in the morning. I didn't know you would come. Have you had breakfast?"

"I've eaten." Old Man Qiao said politely.

"Come in and sit down."

Old Mrs. Shen glanced at the food box in Qiao Jianer's hand and took the three of them to the main room.

Qiao Lian'er looked around the Shen family yard. There was a warehouse filled with bags of rice and flour, emitting a unique smell of rice and flour.

She secretly wondered in her heart, over the years, the Qiao family always had troubles to eat, and as a childhood friend, why didn't the Shen family help the Qiao family?

Although the Qiao family would not make such a request, the Shen family did not take such action, which seemed a bit cold.

Entering the main room, there are several beech armchairs placed next to the shrine. The shrine and the eight-immortals table are both made of oak, and are exquisitely crafted with carvings and lacquer. They must have been bought directly, which is rare in rural farmhouses.

There is a low table in the middle of the lobby, on which are placed tea sets, kettles, etc., and a teapot filled with tea leaves.

It seems that the Shen family is really rich.

"Liu and Shen Xiu are busy in the kitchen. Tell me if you have anything to say." Old Lady Shen sat down opposite them. She had brought the broom in with her hand at some point, as if she was ready to do something at any time.

Old Mrs. Qiao glanced at Qiao Jian'er and motioned her to take out the dessert, but Qiao Jian'er did not respond and just held the food box.

To Qiao Lian'er, Old Lady Shen didn't show any reaction at all. There were tea leaves on the table, and she didn't even let the kitchen get hot water to make tea. Why would she bring out such a delicious dessert?

Regardless of whether this marriage is successful or not, since the host family has no intention of doing so, why should she bother to try to please him?

The two elders of the Qiao family saw that Old Lady Shen was motionless and the tea sets looked particularly deserted. They felt that the atmosphere was a bit awkward. When Old Man Shen was around, the interactions between the two families were lively and enthusiastic, as natural as the flow of water, but now it seemed as if something was separating them.

The Qiao family is straightforward and frank, so they really feel uncomfortable in such an atmosphere.

Old Man Qiao spoke up, "Sister-in-law Shen, our two families have known each other for many years. Old Man Shen and I have been close since we were young, and we grew up together. Even though he is gone, he is still my most important friend."

"I know, I know." Old Lady Shen nodded: "You two are good friends, and everyone in the village can see it."

Even though Old Lady Shen was smiling and being polite, Qiao Jianer could still tell that there was a perfunctory tone in her words, and the smile on her face did not really reflect her true feelings.

"A year after Xi'er was born, our two families arranged a marriage and signed an engagement letter. We thought that now that the two children have grown up, Shen Liang is sixteen and Xi'er is fifteen, it's time to discuss their marriage."

Old man Qiao spoke sincerely, but there was another subtlety in the smile on Old lady Shen's face.

It seems like, look, they really came here to talk about this matter.

Old Mrs. Shen smiled, but she sighed.

"He's old enough, but you also know that our Shen Liang is studying mathematics in town. He has only been there for three months. It will take at least two or three years to complete the study."

"If we get married right now, it will inevitably distract us. If we don't study well, we won't have a good future. Then, how will we be able to support the family?"

Old Mrs. Qiao said, "It's not a big deal about the eldest sister-in-law of the Shen family. After they get married, Xi'er will take good care of the household, and Shen Liang can just focus on his studies. This will actually help him share his worries, so he doesn't have to worry about anything."

"It's not that simple. Men are different after they get married. Even if their wives are good wives, they will always have more worries in their hearts and cannot give their full attention. You should also understand that if Shen Liang becomes a peasant, whoever marries him in the future will have to suffer."

There's no need to be a peasant. The Shen family is almost having two shops, Qiao Jianer thought.

Old Mrs. Qiao had no choice but to continue to frown: "It's not that we want them to get married now. The two children are grown up. Why not make it official first and hold an engagement party. When Shen Liang has learned enough, we can pick a date for the wedding."