Everyone moved from the sofa to the dining table. A funny variety show was still playing on the TV, and the voices of laughter and laughter kept coming and going.
This meal was more difficult for me than the last supper. It was tasteless and I couldn't sit still.
After we sat down, my dad said with some meaning: "Yanyan, why are you standing there so dumb and not pouring wine for the guests?"
Sometimes it's really not because I want to quarrel with my dad. I admit that I was really worried about him when he was injured. I could even swear that as long as he woke up and asked me to sacrifice anything, he would do anything. But when he ruthlessly pushed me into such a dilemma, I really hated him. I am his daughter and a member of his family. Why would he want to perform all the frivolous and submissive dramas he did at work in front of me
I just want to make some friends quietly and fall in love innocently. Why can't I choose the life I want like ordinary people
Realizing that everyone's attention was focused on my face, I immediately grinned, picked up the bottle and poured it for everyone one by one. Guests are the highest priority and seniority is the highest priority. The first person to fall was Qiao Wan.
Qiao Wan's slender fingers were covered with traces of time. She nodded politely next to the wine glass, raised her head and praised me, "Yanyan is so beautiful today. Your parents are blessed to have such a good daughter like you."
My mother is quite reasonable. She loves me, so she is willing to compromise on many things for me. Naturally, she does not treat my friends unfairly. She responded to Qiao Wan's words with a smile, "No matter how good a daughter is, she will eventually get married, not as good as a son."
"Hey, it doesn't make any difference. My son married a daughter-in-law and forgot about his mother." Qiao Wan and my mother seemed to be chatting quite harmoniously. I thought that if my father didn't have this relationship with Liang Mohua, my mother might not be able to talk to her. Qiao Wan becomes a friend.
Chu Jin answered from the side, "Boss Liang, Aunt Wan is hinting at you." Halfway through the words, Chu Jin shut up, and Liang Sheng seemed to glance sideways at him, probably to warn him not to reveal Qiao Wan's identity. .
In fact, my parents have known about it for a long time. The more they deliberately concealed it, the more uncomfortable my dad felt.
Liang Sheng coughed, covered his mouth and said, "Whether it's a son or a daughter, filial piety is important."
His words were not only to comfort Qiao Wan, but also to tell my parents.
My dad spoke calmly, with a somewhat unhappy look on his face, "I'm curious, what does it mean to be filial?"
After all, my parents are not actors. Their emotions are reflected on their faces. Although it is not that obvious, everyone here is a human being, so no one can notice anything abnormal.
Seeing this, Jian Xin picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Today Yanyan's family is having a treat, and we will toast the host together. Thank you for your hospitality, and I wish you and your family happiness."
Jian Xin took the lead, and the other ghosts were not stunned. They all raised their red wine glasses and repeated Jian Xin's blessings in unison.
No matter how unhappy my parents are, they have to drink this wine with a smile.
After three rounds of drinking, no matter how serious the situation is, it will soften a bit. Especially when Jian Xin, Chu Jin, and Xuan Xuan were happily teasing each other to adjust the atmosphere, my dad's frown finally relaxed, and he could chime in and talk about young people's topics from time to time.
My mother still talked about work as always. She would ask everyone where she worked when she met her. Now, seeing that Jian Xin was eloquent, she would ask what industry Jian Xin was in.
Jian Xin held a glass of red wine and put one arm on the table. She smiled and said to my mother, "Auntie, you might as well take a guess."
My mother laughed and said, "It's even too much trouble." My mother looked at Jian Xin seriously. Today, Jian Xin was wearing a plain cotton and linen retro long dress with a cross hanging on her chest. She was dressed better than before. It's slightly different. After all, everyone knows that when they come to see my parents, almost everyone dresses up deliberately, and Qiao Wan is no exception.
"Judging from your dressing style, you should be an employee of a listed company. You are not too old, and you are not a high-level manager. You have a cheerful personality, are well-spoken, and understand people's opinions. You are probably engaged in sales or public relations. I can guess. Are you involved?" My mother smiled calmly.
Jian Xin couldn't help but give a thumbs up, and then raised her wine glass to my mother: "Auntie, you have good eyesight, I'd like to propose a toast to you."
In fact, there is no need for my mother to guess. The people sitting here are all employees of Yuan Sheng. Jian Xin's behavior and temperament do not look like someone who works hard. I looked at them, smiling silently, the focus of my eyes slowly becoming blurry.
How could I be willing to give up this group of lovely friends, but I also knew that my dad was a man of his word. If I didn't choose the first option, things would be far worse than I imagined.
I cheered up and raised my glass to everyone with a smile, "I give this glass to you on behalf of our family, and I also want to thank you all for taking care of me for so long. Everything goes without saying, and I did it."
I drank it all as soon as I raised my head. The red wine was not strong enough to numb my brain, so I switched to white wine.
Liang Sheng sat next to me. He tilted his head to look at me and reminded in a low voice: "Don't drink mixed drinks, just drink red."
"It's okay, don't you know how much I drink? I can't get used to drinking red wine, so I'm still so excited!" I laughed heartlessly. In fact, I wanted to say that my current mood can no longer accompany the bitterness of red wine. The spiciness of white wine makes it easier to suppress my inner turmoil.
"Hey, I say you two, don't kiss me in front of your elders."
"Ahem!"
Before Jian Xin finished speaking, he was blocked by Chu Jin's cough. Jian Xin glanced at me and Liang Sheng sensitively. Liang Sheng moved his eyes without any trace. Jian Xin raised his eyebrows and immediately changed the topic. , "If you want to drink, drink quickly. Isn't it just for free? Yanyan, I'll accompany you."
"Okay." I smiled and poured a full glass of white wine for Jian Xin, and drank it all in front of everyone.
When it was nearly seven o'clock, the thirteen dishes on the table were almost finished. Everyone drank a lot of wine, some were excited, some vented their anger, and some drank to drown their sorrows.
After drinking, there is the familiar entertainment program of playing cards. In our Haicheng, it is very impolite to leave after eating, so it is basically a symbolic stay of half an hour before leaving.
I helped my mother wash the dishes while my father went to the balcony to smoke. When I came out of the kitchen, there were only Jian Xin, Director Qin, Xuan Xuan and Qiao Wan in the living room. I took a look at the balcony and found that my dad was smoking and chatting with Chu Jin and Liang Sheng.
Judging from their expressions, it didn't look like they were talking about anything serious. After listening for a while, it seemed that they were talking about Mr. Jin’s business. Anyway, it is a topic between men. As long as they are not talking about me, I feel quite relieved that they can talk peacefully for a while.
While she was free, Xuanxuan shouted towards the balcony: "Chu Jin, come back quickly, I've lost all your money."
Chu Jin suddenly walked in with a handsome face and an embarrassed expression. His eyes passed directly from my face and sat down next to Xuanxuan. "You prodigal bitch, you have lost all your efforts now. You Can’t you deposit a little less?”
"The less you bet, the less you win, didn't you teach me that?" Xuanxuan innocently opened her peach blossom eyes and smiled mischievously.
Chu Jin looked too lazy to pay attention to her, took out his wallet and handed it to her directly, "It's only two thousand yuan anyway. If you lose everything, you can support me."
"Go, go!" Xuanxuan waved her hand impatiently, but after Chu Jin turned around, she directly took out a bank card and put it on the table, "If you lose the transfer, I know the password."
"." Everyone burst out laughing.
Looking at the warm scene in front of me, my heart felt warm, but also a little sour. I looked back at my dad on the balcony. He bit his cigarette holder and took a puff of smoke, exhaling the lingering smoke and looking at me with blurred eyes. The meaning in his eyes is: "Remember your choice."
I turned away and didn't look at him. Not only would I remember my choice, I would also remember who forced me to make this choice.
"Yanyan, come and play with me. If you lose, it's Chu Jin's. If you win, we'll split it equally." Xuanxuan smiled and pulled me to sit next to her. I calmed down my mood and teased her with a smile. "Chu Jin would be so angry that he would vomit blood if he knew you lost his money like this."
"Not only did he vomit blood, he was so angry that he became impotent." Jian Xin's words were not surprising, and the scene was stunned for a second, and then the whole room burst into laughter.
Chu Jin and Liang Sheng walked in one after another, and the former asked with a confused look, "Why are you laughing?"
Director Qin raised his eyebrows with ill intentions, "Xuanxuan said you were gay."
"Pfft" The tea that Xuanxuan just drank in her mouth sprayed all over the coffee table.
Chu Jin's eyes narrowed slightly, he looked at Xuanxuan evilly, and smiled at us: "Women always like to tell sarcastic words. This is the eternal truth!"
"Hahaha"
(End of chapter)