Chapter 1038: A Gift from an Elder Must Not Be Refused

Xiao Fu put down the teacup in his hand upon hearing his son's words: "I prepared this personally; how could I have made a mistake? A child's marriage is a lifelong matter, yet because of my selfishness, I left her with regrets. This is my compensation to her, and it can also be seen as a reward for her, allowing me to find your mother within my lifetime. Her contribution was the greatest. Just let her accept it with peace of mind."

"Dad, does my Aunt Miao know about this? Besides, isn't the gift too generous?"

"This was discussed between me and your Aunt Miao. You need not dwell on it. Even if this matter were brought into the open, no one would dare say anything."

Xiao Fu sensed the old man's impatience: "Dad, I understand. Chuxue is here; do you want to say a few words to her?"

Before the old man could respond, he handed the phone over.

Chuxue took the phone: "Grandpa, I heard everything you just said to my dad. Since it is your heartfelt intention, and my Great-Aunt knows about it, then I will not be polite."

The old man Xiao laughed: "That is right. Your nature is like your grandmother's."

As he spoke, the old man's thoughts drifted far away, recalling the love of his youth.

Seeing him like this, Miao Yiqiu reached out to take the phone: "Chuxue, your Great-Aunt has also prepared a small token of appreciation, but since it was entrusted to someone to bring from out of town, I'm afraid it won't reach your hands for a few more days."

Even with such thick skin, she felt a bit embarrassed at that moment: "Great-Aunt, what you have given is already more than enough; I cannot be too greedy."

On the other end of the line, Miao Yiqiu wore an expression full of admiration: "When an elder gives a gift, it must not be refused. Just accept it with peace of mind."

The reason Miao Yiqiu cared so much for Chuxue was naturally because she had seen how well Chuxue treated her own daughter during this time; this child was one who valued loyalty and righteousness, so naturally, she wished to repay her in some way.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Fu shouted inside: "Brother Cheng."

Only then did a voice come from inside: "Coming, coming."

As soon as the person entered, he said with a smile: "Finished the call?"

Xiao Fu nodded with a smile: "Finished."

While handing over the phone bill, he said with a smile: "Next Saturday, this girl Chuxue will get married; come over for the wedding banquet."

The Cheng couple had already heard the neighbors in the alley talking about this matter; upon hearing the invitation, they said: "We will definitely be there; Uncle congratulates the girl Chuxue here in advance."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the father and son turned back.

Thinking of what his own father had said, and then recalling what his wife had done today, Xiao Fu wore an expression of self-blame and guilt: "Chuxue, Dad..."

Chuxue knew what he wanted to say: "I understand everything; you need not say more. However, I would like to add one more thing: in the future, regarding my mother and Chunxiao, you had best not indulge them too much. Also, regarding the baby due to be born at the end of the month, you had best pay more attention."

Xiao Fu did not refute, knowing Chuxue was right; after Lamei and Chunxiao came to the city, they had indeed changed a lot, their vanity growing heavier and heavier. If they were truly left unchecked, this family would likely find it hard to have peace in the future.

Xiao Mu, who had just brewed a cup of malted milk powder at home, wanting to supplement her nutrition, sneezed several times in a row, nearly spilling the malted milk powder in her bowl.

She did not know that it was precisely this act of hers today that caused Xiao Fu to awaken; even if she really gave birth to a son, Xiao Fu would no longer indulge her as he had before.

Of course, that is a story for later.

Time passed quickly, and soon the day of Chuxue's wedding arrived.

Chuxue kept her word, directly inviting Sister Jiang from the factory to come and preside over the overall situation, assisted by several colleagues from the department who got along well; relying on the eloquence of these few people, they managed to make it so that no one could find a single fault.