Back to 1984: Earning Money, Raising Kids, and Keeping the Household Busy

Xue Lingxue was stunned. She never dreamed that her best friend's family was so powerful.

If she had known Chen Ruiyu had such a family background, would she have been willing to fight for her?
Countless ideas were clashing in her mind.

Zhang Jingxuan, standing to the side, squinted, his expression gloomy, already pondering how to gloss over the situation.

At this moment, Lin Qin, who had just entered the banquet hall, asked Chen Xinyue seriously, "Is there some problem between you two? Why did Wang Suling's expression seem a bit off just now?"

Chen Xinyue blinked innocently, "Who is Wang Suling? I don't know her."

"You still dare to say that! She's your best friend's mother." Lin Qin tugged at Chen Xinyue's arm.

Chen Xinyue then pouted and smiled, "Mom, if I said this was the first time I'd ever met them and I didn't know anything, would you believe me?"

Lin Qin looked suspicious, but ultimately said nothing.

The family of four sat together with Yang Caifeng's family of three.

As soon as Lin Qin sat down, she started greeting her friends in the circle, and Chen Wenjun's group also had people come over to offer them a toast.

The adults were busy socializing, so Chen Xinyue and the other two looked at each other and then sat down together.

Qu Zhiyang was not in the mood and cursed in a low voice, "That bastard surnamed Zhang just told my parents that I was too ambitious and hadn't gone out to play since I went to England. My mom was so happy when she heard that, and started discussing with me about pursuing a PhD."

"Cough cough cough!" Chen Xinyue and Chen Ruiyu were startled. The two siblings stared at Qu Zhiyang in unison, their eyes filled with sympathy.

Chen Ruiyu patted Qu Zhiyang on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Actually, pursuing a doctorate is not bad. Anyway, your family is not short of money and can afford it."

"Hmph! Who the hell here is short of money? Only that nosy bastard has a foul mouth. I don't even know him. Who gives him the right to talk nonsense in front of my parents?" Qu Zhiyang got angrier and angrier as he thought about it, and went on a rampage.

Yang Caifeng, who was completely unaware of what was going on, was laughing so hard that her face almost fell. "Lin Qin, look at the three of them. They really have a good relationship. Before your two kids came, my brat was all sullen and wouldn't give anyone face. I asked him to talk to his family, but he wouldn't listen."

"His mouth hasn't stopped since your child arrived. It's true that relationships need to be nurtured from a young age. The three of them and Lingxue have been friends since childhood, and now Lingxue is getting married. Has your child started dating yet?"

Faced with Yang Caifeng's probing, Lin Qin remained calm and chuckled a few times. "They just returned to the country. They've only been here a short while. My daughter said that after all these years of studying, she can't just sit around doing nothing. She's planning to go to the capital and work hard for a few years!"

Yang Caifeng was startled and quickly tried to dissuade him, "You can't agree to that! If this child goes to the capital, what if he stays there in the future? Can you bear to part with him? We don't lack money now, what we lack is companionship!"

Lin Qin sighed, "You're right, but we parents can't be too selfish. If we can persuade them, we will. If they are right, we can only listen to them. Anyway, the child said it's only for a few years, so we should listen to her. If all else fails, I'll go to the capital to make arrangements for her!"

Lin Qin clenched her fist fiercely.

Yang Caifeng was stunned for a moment. Thinking that the woman in front of her was a strong woman, unlike herself, she couldn't help but smile bitterly, feeling a little regretful.

Then she looked at Chen Ruiyu, "Where's your son? What are his plans?"

Lin Qin smiled and shook her head. "This child is easygoing and has been well-behaved since he was a child. He is also very understanding. If I were to ask him, he would definitely ask what we, as a couple, think. If he can accept it, he would definitely listen to us."

"We can talk about it properly when we get back. They've only been back a short time, no rush."

Yang Caifeng didn't say anything more.

As they chatted, the lights dimmed, and everyone looked toward the entrance to the banquet hall.

As the music began, the newlyweds slowly walked towards Hongtang under the watchful eyes of everyone. The emcee was a radio host, whose professional skills and adaptability were impeccable.

As the newlyweds walked onto the stage, the emcee sincerely praised, "A perfect match, beautiful and talented. Their homes complement each other perfectly, a truly divine arrangement. Their harmony is boundless and wonderful. Congratulations to the groom on the arrival of his precious Xue family. May they share wealth and grow old together."

This is the most beautiful blessing I can think of to describe this perfect couple. Tonight, let us all offer our best wishes to this couple who are about to enter into marriage.

Applause erupted from below, instantly heating up the atmosphere.

The emcee, all smiles, continued, "Alright! Next, let's invite the groom's father to give his congratulatory speech."

After both sets of parents offered their best wishes, the emcee announced loudly, "Now, please invite the newlyweds to drink the nuptial wine, may your love last forever!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than the banquet hall was suddenly pushed open.

Everyone looked over at the same time.

A foreign woman led two children, one on each side, slowly onto the red carpet.

When Zhang Jingxuan saw who it was, he was so frightened that he fell to the ground with a thud, his face full of disbelief.

Mr. Zhang was the first to react, and angrily called out to shoo them away, "Excuse me, you've come to the wrong place, security guard!"

Annie didn't care, staring intently at Zhang Jingxuan, tears streaming down her face. "Zhang Jingxuan, is this the business trip you told me about? I trusted you so much, how could you do this to me?"

“Annie, that’s not how it is, let me explain.” Zhang Jingxuan said, and was about to step forward, but was pulled back by his father.

Mr. Xue suddenly stood up. "Jingxuan, who is she?"

Wang Suling also pressed on urgently, "Yes, Jingxuan, tell me quickly, who is this woman?"

There's something off about what you just said!
Zhang's mother quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "My dear in-laws, it's all a misunderstanding. We've never even met this person before."

Zhang's father shouted sternly, "Security! Throw them out!"

David and Lily cried out in terror as the security guard rushed towards them, "Daddy, please save us! Please save us!"

Zhang Jingxuan couldn't take it anymore. He shoved his father aside and rushed over, angrily shouting at the security guards, "Get out of here! Who gave you permission to touch them!"

Lily burst into tears, and Zhang Jingxuan quickly picked up his daughter to comfort her. He anxiously held Annie's hand and said, "Listen to me. I was forced to marry her. It wasn't my choice. It was my family's decision, and I couldn't go against it. Annie, you have to believe me. You're the only one I've ever loved!"

Boom! Wang Suling lost the last shred of reason in her mind and rushed over to beat Zhang Jingxuan. "You bastard! I trusted you so much, and you actually cheated on us with other women and even fathered two bastard children! You'll die a horrible death!"

Zhang's relatives quickly stepped forward to dissuade him.

The Xue family's relatives objected and stopped them all.

Mr. Xue slammed his fist on the table, staring intently at Mr. and Mrs. Zhang. "If you don't give us an explanation for this today, this isn't over!"

Flustered and sweating profusely, Zhang's father walked up to Zhang Jingxuan without a word and slapped him hard across the face. (End of Chapter)