The betrothal gift is 100,000 yuan, what does it mean to give 200,000

Chapter 435 I'm the Host Today

"Mr. Chen, you are here."

In the main hall, Aunt Liu greeted Chen Yuan with a smile on her face.

"Hello Auntie."

"Second Miss! You are finally back. Everyone is waiting in the living room. Please go in quickly."

"Where is my sister?" Jiang Yao asked.

"Busy in the kitchen. It's so busy today. The eldest lady decided to cook for everyone. Wait a moment, the food will be ready soon. It's all your favorite food."

"That's great."

Jiang Yao seemed to be infected by Aunt Liu's smiling face. A slight curve appeared at the corner of her mouth and her mood was not so low anymore.

After much persuasion and a long journey, I finally got home.

Jiang Yao hugged Chen Yuan's shoulders, urged him and pulled him in intimately.

Behind the two people.

Aunt Liu looked at this friendly scene and the expression on her face softened a little.

"The Second Miss is still as lively as ever... She hasn't changed at all."

But after a few seconds, as she stared at the backs of the two people, the expression on Aunt Liu's face suddenly froze.

Eh? Something seems wrong?

……

In the quiet little villa of the Jiang family.

In the main hall, soft lights shine, and the shadows of the Clivia trees in the garden are mottled and swaying, creating a warm and peaceful beautiful picture.

Including Chen Yuan and Jiang Yao, ten people showed up.

Those people had arrived early and were crowded on the sofa, talking and laughing.

Today could be said to be an early celebration party, sweeping away the previous depressed and tense atmosphere, and everyone's face was filled with smiles. Before Chen Yuanren walked over, he had already heard Monana's exaggerated laughter.

"Hahahaha... is this true? My high school classmate Gu Xiang is your brother? Lawyer Gu, let me say this, but your brother is too boring. He is a well-known blockhead in our class. I was wondering why I felt that he looked familiar when I first saw you."

"No way, my brother and I are a reconstituted family, do we look alike?!"

"Yes, the face shape and facial features look familiar to me at first glance."

"I don't think so at all..." Lawyer Gu stroked his long curly hair, curled his lips and shook his head.

"Does Lawyer Gu have any thoughts about finding a partner now?"

"Looking for a date? Come on, my son is already five years old."

"Ah? Then how come you still look like you're in your twenties? How do you maintain your appearance? Teach me. And how come you don't even look like you have a belly? Usually, people have extra fat on their bellies after giving birth, right?!"

"That's all thanks to yoga. Hey! Don't touch my belly."

"Lawyer Gu is still so thin even though he has a child. Director Mo should exercise more and stop eating desserts."

Another very familiar voice was heard.

"No, Xiao Ji, what do you mean? You're saying I'm fat in various ways. If I'm fat, have I eaten a grain of rice from your house?"

Immediately, everyone burst into laughter and the air was filled with a happy atmosphere.

"It's very lively."

Chen Yuan put his hands in his pockets and walked quietly behind Ji Hai. It was rare for this top student who usually had a serious face to smile so brightly.

He looked at it with interest.

Hearing the voice, Ji Hai turned around immediately, and Monana and the others also looked over at the same time.

"Chairman! You're back!" The two of them quickly stood up and said in unison.

"Sit down. Why are you standing up?" Chen Yuan felt a little embarrassed as he saw everyone's eyes on him. "I just arrived and saw you guys were so lively. Please give me a seat."

Seeing the two people who were originally talking and laughing suddenly become so nervous, everyone couldn't help but look at Chen Yuan with some curiosity.

But out of politeness, no one asked more questions.

"Yaoyao, you're back?" Lawyer Gu was the first to notice Jiang Yao hiding behind Chen Yuan, and said in surprise.

"Sister Gu~"

Jiang Yao let go of Chen Yuan's hand, called out sweetly, and ran to sit next to Lawyer Gu.

Jiang Ning and Lawyer Gu have been friends for many years, so they naturally know each other.

"Your sister was just asking why you haven't appeared yet. How was your trip this time? Was Tokyo fun?"

"It's fun! It's so busy. I brought back a lot of gifts. They were mailed to your home yesterday. You can pick a few to take away later. They are all not available in China."

"Is it true that you bought the Zhenzhi Yu Lu which contains naphthylamine?" Monana interrupted at this time.

"More than just buying it, I bought a whole box!"

"Oh my god, that cosmetic is so useful..."

After just a few words, the women instantly became friends and began to chat enthusiastically about beauty and makeup.

And these men stared at the girls blankly. They became familiar with each other in three seconds and glanced at each other.

Everyone shrugged.

"Just now I was discussing the international situation with Brother Ji Hai. He is knowledgeable and has great ambitions. Just now he called this little brother the chairman. I wonder?"

"Oh, that's right. We did business together last year," Chen Yuan explained.

"What's your name, sir?" "Chen."

Chen Yuan looked at the old man with white hair in front of him with some curiosity. The old man had an elegant air and looked like a cultured person.

Ji Hai quickly introduced: "This is Teacher Qiu, a special teacher at Mingzhu City Affiliated High School."

Turns out to be a teacher. No wonder her temperament sounds so familiar.

Chen Yuan also understood the key point immediately.

Previously, Jiang Ning said that she wanted to find someone to help so that Jiang Ruxue would suffer less in prison. The person she asked for help was a director named Qiu. The old man in front of her should be Jiang Ning’s high school teacher and the director’s brother.

"I was wondering why I couldn't help but sit up straight when I saw the old man. He turned out to be my teacher. To be honest with you, Mr. Qiu, my parents are also teachers."

"Mr. Chen comes from a scholarly family, so he is so polite."

"I can't say I come from a scholarly family. I was taught by my parents when I was little. When I was little, I had to greet every uncle and aunt in school. They were all my parents' colleagues. I didn't understand why at the time, but I understood it a little bit when I grew up."

"No," Teacher Qiu shook her head. "Only those who show respect from the heart can understand. The politeness in Mr. Chen's words is not real. It's just a greeting. The politeness in his eyes is the real politeness."

"Really?" Chen Yuan was a little stunned, not knowing what the old man meant.

"I have taught countless students throughout my life," Teacher Qiu adjusted his glasses. "I can't say that I have a keen eye for people, but for most of my students, I can tell decades later at a glance. Mr. Chen just came in, and his eyes only glanced at these women who were like flowing clouds and mists. He was moved by emotion, but stopped at courtesy."

"It's never good to stare at others." Chen Yuan scratched his head.

Besides, he couldn't stare at Lawyer Gu, even though she was really a beautiful woman with long wavy hair and very eye-catching, but she was Jiang Ning's classmate.

"That's not what I meant. I just said that students are not disciplined, but should be taught by example. Mr. Chen just complained about being disciplined since childhood. I guess it was just a joke. In fact, you admire your parents' qualities, so you imitate them from the bottom of your heart."

"Teacher Qiu, just call me Xiao Chen."

Chen Yuan was just greeting each other, but after talking for a few words, he suddenly found that Teacher Qiu was really a master of Confucianism, his personality was not old-fashioned, and he even knew the word "complain".

More importantly, he did not look down on Chen Yuan, but treated him as an equal.

Suddenly, Chen Yuan became interested in talking.

The two of them, along with Ji Hai and a lawyer friend nearby, started chatting about the current educational environment. Although they were very different in age, each generation had its own understanding of education.

They had a very pleasant conversation for a while.

A few minutes later.

Jiang Ning put on an apron, wiped her hands, and walked out of the kitchen.

She was just about to inform everyone that the food would be ready soon and they could sit at the table when she saw everyone in the living room chatting animatedly. The corners of her lips curled up slightly.

Because this is really a heartwarming picture.

……

"Me? What seat should I take?"

Outside the Jiang family's kitchen, the two sisters were talking to Chen Yuan in a low voice. However, after they told him their intentions, Chen Yuan was so frightened that he almost screamed.

Seeing Monana and the others looking over, Jiang Ning quickly waved her hand to indicate that nothing was wrong.

"Why are you making such a fuss?" Jiang Ning pinched Chen Yuan. "I called you over here just to whisper. Don't let everyone hear."

"Even if I heard it, I can't sit in the main seat. Wouldn't these relatives and friends think it's weird if they see us? Besides, you two sisters are hosting today, Ningning. What does it have to do with me?"

"Of course it has something to do with you. My mother is not at home now, and you are the only man in the family. You are the pillar of the family, understand? You are the one who makes the decisions when it comes to entertaining guests... When my uncle heard that the matter was resolved so quickly, he thought that I had agreed to Mr. Qi's company, so he felt ashamed and embarrassed to come. Otherwise, he would have been the host."

"The only man in the family... the pillar of the family?"

These names made Chen Yuan feel a little strange.

He suddenly felt that his body had grown taller.

Chen Yuan looked at Jiang Yao, and Yaoyao actually nodded in agreement.

"My sister is right, Master. Don't let others think that we have no one to rely on. Although something like this happened at home, we don't need others' pity. Now is the time for you to show your ability."

"It was too sudden... I wasn't prepared." Chen Yuan looked at the two sisters who were looking at him eagerly, his expression a little conflicted.

In Chinese family culture, being the host is a very particular matter. In a family dinner, the person with the highest status and the most power usually takes the seat. Even the most tigress woman will give her man enough face in such an occasion.

Because a man is the responsibility of the entire family and has the confidence to not be bullied by outsiders.

For example, in the Liu family, Jiang Ning's father's family, Jiang Ning's grandfather would always sit in the seat of honor during every big banquet, to show the unity of the entire family.

As a northerner, Chen Yuan also knows the importance of this position.

In the past, when he celebrated the New Year, he sat together with a group of relatives, children and women, and the main seat was always occupied by Chen's father. No matter whether he was toasting or greeting others, he was never needed.

All he had to do was eat, drink and play games with his cousin next to him.

Suddenly entrusted with an important task.

Chen Yuan felt a heavy sense of mission pressing on his shoulders.

"I just asked Aunt Liu, and she said that if you are the main seat, my two sisters should accompany you, and let Teacher Qiu sit next to me in order. This is just right."

"I thought I was a guest..." Chen Yuan scratched his head.

"You are such a stupid guest, you are the host now! Go and tell everyone to take their seats, the food will be ready soon... Tsk, go now!"

Jiang Yao was decisive and gave Chen Yuan a push, causing him to stumble in front of everyone on the sofa.

Suddenly, everyone forgot to come over.

Faced with these questioning looks, Chen Yuan immediately put on a smile.

"Well, that..."

(End of this chapter)