Chapter 74 He turns out to be the bride-in-law’s uncle
These days, every time Wang Guifen mentioned the marriage to Zhang Xiujuan, Zhang Xiujuan would get angry. She would either go back to her room and lock herself up, or she would ignore her. She would always be so angry that she would either not talk to her for a few days or say something. "I won't marry you if I want to marry you" and the like.
But since ancient times, parents have made the decision about their children's marriage. Wang Guifen thought that if there was a suitable match, she would make the decision for the child.
"Otherwise, let your sister Juan marry into the Yuan family. It's perfect for them to be sisters-in-law!" Matchmaker Wang said with a smile, "The seventh son of the Yuan family has just turned eighteen. Although he has not yet passed the scholar examination, But he is also a good scholar, and he can pass the exam after two more years of study."
When she heard that it was the Yuan family, Wang Guifen couldn't help but hesitate, "I have to discuss this matter with the child's father. We, a small farmer, may not be able to reach such a wealthy family."
Wang Guifen was still rational, unlike Wang Shuying, who immediately let Matchmaker Wang persuade her, "Her aunt will help me keep an eye on a few more families. We don't want to be from a wealthy family, just a well-matched family, and the child has good character."
Matchmaker Wang was not in a hurry to facilitate the marriage. She just asked Wang Guifen to go back and think about it carefully. She also promised to keep an eye on other families of suitable men.
The person in charge of the Yuan family's visit to the Li family this time was none other than Yuan Zhongming. After he led his people out of Li's house, he couldn't help but feel envious when he saw the large antique inn standing on the roadside at the end of the village. He could not have imagined that the girl who had been expelled from the clan and had no possessions could create such a family fortune in just a few months. The strength of this girl should not be underestimated.
But when he thought that the family fortune she had created was based on the thousand taels of silver she defrauded Yuan Hongjie, his eyes were full of resentment. If the thousand taels of silver were used in their clan, then the benefits would certainly be great for him. Unexpectedly, he let that bitchy girl use it to build a building in vain.
Thinking of this, Yuan Zhongming felt itchy with hatred. I thought to myself, I must let this girl spit out the thousand taels of silver. He looked at the two-story inn, with fire rising in his eyes, and walked towards the tea shed.
When I went to the tea shed, I saw that Yuan Chuyi was not there. Only Yun Duo, leading two waiters, the newly recruited Wang Chunyang and another young man were greeting the seven or eight tables of guests.
When Yuan Zhongming saw that Yuan Chuyi was not there, he couldn't help but turn his eyes, thinking that he was planning something. He walked towards the tea shed with his hands behind his back and his head held high.
When Wang Chunyang saw customers entering the store, he cleverly stepped forward to greet them, took them to their seats, and gave them their orders.
Yuan Zhongming walked to the table with great swagger, and said arrogantly: "I am your boss's uncle, and these few are also relatives in the clan. Bring us any good wine and food you have!"
Wang Chunyang really believed what he said, and greeted them even more attentively. He led them to their seats, handed them menus and water cards, and asked them to order. Yuan Zhongming was not polite and ordered all the dishes on the water plate.
Yun Duo stood at the counter and looked at them with his cheeks propped up, and asked with a smile: "Uncle Yuan, right? There are only a few of you, you order so much, can you finish the meal? You will pay the bill yourself later, right?"
Yuan Zhongming was very proud, with a look of arrogance on his face, "We are all relatives of your boss. Do we have to pay when we come to eat in her shop? Let me tell you, how much we spend, you can just charge it to her account. !”
Yun Duo looked disapproving and chuckled, "This guest, if every guest comes to the store and says he is a relative of our boss, and all the meal expenses are charged to our account, then we don't need to open this store. !”
"If you don't want to drive it, you don't have to do it!" Yuan Zhongming laughed and said, "You can also let us drive it!"
"Our boss is right next to her. I'll invite her over to talk to you about opening a store!" Yun Duo looked at Yuan Zhongming with a half-smile but not a smile.
Yuan Zhongming was stunned, she was actually here? However, he was used to putting on airs, and he quickly adjusted his attitude. With a look of disdain, he snorted, "Humph! Just please! We just want to see that bitch!"
Before Yuan Zhongming finished speaking, he saw Yuan Chuyi walking into the store with Yun Xuan supporting his big belly and smiling, "Which distinguished customer wants to see me and open a store with me?"
Yun Duo also hurriedly left the counter and helped Yuan Chuyi sit down at the empty table. He pointed at the guests at Yuan Zhongming's table and said, "Madam, these are the guests. This gentleman said he is your uncle!"
Yuan Chuyi looked at Yuan Zhongming. After searching for a long time in the memory of the original owner, he could not find any information that this was his uncle. He only remembered that he had come to see him several times before, but he never said who he was. He She really didn't know what kind of relatives they were.
"Yuan Zhongming, the adopted son-in-law of the second aunt of the Yuan family." Xuan Yue said with a slight smile to Yuan Chuyi from the side.
Yuan Chuyi looked at Xuan Yue in surprise. It seemed that Xiao Jing had asked them to investigate all the members of the Yuan family.
"So he is my uncle!" Yuan Chuyi chuckled, and then sighed leisurely, "It's a pity that I didn't know before and couldn't call you uncle. Now that I know, I'm not from your Yuan family anymore! It seems I'm afraid I won't be able to call my uncle this time. However, if Mr. Yuan is short of money for this simple meal today and can't pay the bill, I can still treat you! It's just a meal, a small amount of money, and I can make my own decision to treat you. !”
Yuan Zhongming's face turned red and white at the last words of Yuan Chuyi. This man who got married has always been ridiculed by people in their area. He is regarded as an incompetent person who can't even keep his own name in the eyes of others. Only a man who has no ability will marry his wife and become a son-in-law. His current situation in the Yuan family is also not good. At home, he is controlled by his wife. In the clan, he also has to obey orders and be controlled by the Yuan family members. In the eyes of his Yuan family, he is a high-level slave.
This is Yuan Zhongming's pain point, and it also makes him feel like a loser all his life. If he doesn't have money to pay for a meal now, doesn't it make him look like a coward?
"It's just a meal. Who wants you to treat me?"
"Second uncle, we just ate from Li's house, so we don't need to eat here. Let's go back first!"
"Yes, yes, let's go back first! Go back!"
Several people who came with Yuan Zhongming said hurriedly, got up and took him out.
"Hey, hey, these dishes have been ordered and the kitchen is already cooking them. Why don't you eat them again!" Yun Duo chased out and shouted loudly.
The Yuan family ran faster.
"Why are they running so fast, and no one is chasing them for money!" Yuan Chuyi said in confusion, looking at Yun Duo, "What do they want to do when they come to me?"
Yun Duo shrugged, "I tried to take advantage but couldn't, and I ended up feeling ashamed!"