Chapter 285: Sending the Betrothal Gifts

"I accidentally scolded Su Yu, she got angry, and big brother tossed me in there too to train with her."

Always getting scolded by Su Yu, Su Yi also has a temper!

He was so angry that he called Su Yu, who hadn't done as the teacher required, a "useless person". As expected, Su Yi, who was thrown in to train together, was berated as a useless person by Su Yu every day!

"Honey, Su Yu is cheating; her daily training relies on system‑cheat guidance, and she still calls me useless! Don't be fooled—her training items are similar to mine, but she eats well, drinks well, and has system cheats, watching my antics every day, living quite comfortably!"

Su Yi really wants to expose Su Yu! But he doesn't dare! If he dared to speak up, his brother would definitely deal with him harshly!

"As long as the child is fine, that's all that matters. How old are you, always quibbling with the child?"

Su Yi feels aggrieved, but Su Yi says nothing!

"You're tired after coming back; better rest early, we still have to go help tomorrow!"

The Xu family is holding this wedding very grandly, unlike the weddings Ji Yan is familiar with. Tomorrow is the day the groom's family will pompously present the betrothal gifts, and Ji Yan is to go over to help receive the Ye family's guests, and while at the Xu household to help verify the betrothal gifts so nothing goes wrong.

"Alright!"

The next day, Ji Yan brought Su Yi and Su Yu over to the Xu family to help.

Ji Yan hadn't originally planned to bring that father‑daughter pair. But Su Yu acted cute and didn't want to attend class, and Su Xi agreed. Su Yi, also unwilling to attend class, sulked and insisted on coming. So their family mobilized and went together to the Xu household to help.

"Oh dear, baby, why are you here!"

"Grandma, I've missed you!"

Since Xu Mo Yan and Ye Ruo Tian set their marriage, Xu Mingyue has been coming here every few days. One reason is to help, another is to learn; if Ji Yan is willing to hold another wedding with Su Yi, she wouldn't be an inexperienced mother‑in‑law!

Xu Mingyue lifted Su Yu and gave her a kiss, "Baby, Grandma misses you too!"

After the kiss, Xu Mingyue handed Su Yu over to Xu Mo Bai, "Quick, go dress her up; we happen to need a child for the betrothal gift, so let her fill that role."

Su Yu was bewildered, and was taken into Xu Mo Bai's room to change clothes.

The weather grew hot, and Su Yu felt hot just looking at the Han‑style robe hanging there!

"Sister, what should I do about sweating?"

"Don't worry, this fabric is very comfortable! Feel it—it's cool! I'm glad I thought the outfit was beautiful and secretly had one custom‑made for you; otherwise today we'd have some regrets."

Su Yu felt the garment; it was indeed cool, perhaps it wouldn't be hot when worn, "What's wrong?"

Xu Mo Bai hadn't wanted to speak, but thinking that people in the circle were envious of Su Yu and her mother, "As for this, that child's family really didn't give us a pleasant arrangement."

We no longer promote feudal superstition, but everyone still likes a good omen. Originally they had privately discussed inviting a Xu family girl and one of Xu Mo Bai's nephews to be the girl and boy for the betrothal gift, symbolizing a complete set of children!

However, Xu Mo Yan's sister‑in‑law insisted on sending a child to snatch that spot. Fortunately, this was only discussed within their own family and they didn't approach the parents of the Xu family girl. Thus the child forced in by the Xu family sister‑in‑law became the girl participating in this betrothal.

"How could they know?"

Wasn't this a last‑minute decision by the Xu family?

"The Xu family, whether marrying off a daughter or taking a wife, has this rule. Especially when marrying off a daughter, if the groom's side gives a perfunctory betrothal gift that doesn't meet Xu family's expectations, or fiddles with the agreed gifts, the Xu family will arbitrarily cancel the wedding banquet."

"Wow!"

【This is so cool!】

Xu Mo Bai, seeing that Su Yu wasn't curious at all, became curious herself, "Don't you find it odd? It's already this time period, why not discuss it with the groom's side?"

"Didn't we already discuss it? If they don't keep this agreement, they'll definitely treat the marrying‑off girl badly in the future!"

If they don't take the girl seriously before the wedding and treat the betrothal gifts perfunctorily, how could they possibly be good to that girl after marriage?

"Baby is absolutely right! Truly, we're born as members of the Xu family!"

"Likewise, when our Xu family takes a daughter‑in‑law, we display the betrothal gifts so the other family sees our regard, and also give the bride enough confidence. If that family is male‑preferring, the Xu family hopes the girl understands she deserves to be cherished!"

【So nice!】

Xu Mo Bai also thought it was wonderful!

Su Yu thought this kind of wedding was rather interesting, "Why didn't she come?"

"Because of internal family turmoil!"

"Huh?"

"That girl is the younger sister of the big sister‑in‑law. Their family is fighting over inheritance, and that girl had diarrhea this morning and was taken straight to the hospital."

"The adults doing this are so unscrupulous!"

"Exactly, and they keep saying it wasn't intentional. Though I don't really like that girl, I don't shame this kind of scheming."

"Sister, why don't you like that girl?"

"She has too much hostility! She looks gentle, but gives off a volatile vibe."

Temperament is a very subtle feeling. Xu Mo Bai, upon seeing that child, thought she wasn't very gentle. At first she thought it was her own illusion. The child's behavior at the Xu household was indeed quite well‑behaved. But when trying on clothes, her attitude toward the attendant was truly poor, treating the person like a beggar, which was really infuriating!

"Oh!"

Xu Mo Bai, at this point, somewhat worried about his own docile little sister, said, "You're going with us to deliver the betrothal gifts this time because she was absent, and her outfit couldn't be brought over, so we can't have a child from another family fill the role. In the future, if you encounter her in the circle, she might resent you, thinking you stole her spot. You must remember, it was her own frailty that got her sick, and it has nothing to do with you!"

Xu Mo Bai spoke with absolute certainty!

Su Yu, however, didn't understand, "Why does she want to snatch that position?"

"Eh? You don't know?"

"I don't know!"

Xu Mo Bai, pondering, "Indeed, your mother didn't marry into the Xu family, so it's normal you don't know."

【Even if my mother married into the Xu family, I might not know!】

Xu Mo Bai, unaware of Su Yu's inner sarcasm, asked, "Did you see this set of clothes and accessories? All of these will be given to you, the child accompanying the betrothal gifts."

Su Yu replied casually, "Hmm, indeed it's very beautiful!"

Xu Mo Bai was amused by Su Yu's tone and expression, "Little rich lady, I knew you wouldn't like it!"

"Not at all, this is a gift my sister gave to someone, and they liked it a lot!"

Su Yu, with a husky voice, acted cute, and Xu Mo Bai immediately surrendered, hugging Su Yu and giving her a good rub!

"Ah! My treasure! You're really too cute!"

Xu Mo Bai finished hugging Su Yu, took a sip of ice water, and instantly calmed down.

"It's not just the clothes; it's the power they represent behind them. That girl's father wants to become the head of the family, and she's linked to our Xu family, so our Xu family becomes the capital of that girl's father."

Xu Mo Bai could understand their family's thinking, but he didn't like this kind of shady scheming. For their purpose, they came to the Xu family under the pretense of visiting the eldest sister‑in‑law, yet completely disregarded her face, causing a scene in a setting where the whole family was present, fully exploiting her to force the Xu family to agree to this matter!

"So complicated!"

"Not complicated; today you only need to be a little mascot!"

Xu Mo Bai dressed Su Yu up beautifully, then let her get into the car heading to the Ye family to deliver the betrothal gifts.

All the way, Su Yu quietly stared out the window. She hadn't been out for a while and still felt a bit of anticipation for the world outside!

Beside her, Xu Rushan was equally quiet, fearing that the little aunt might come to chat with him.

Xu Rushan at this moment especially envied his older brother Xu Ruyi. He'll definitely have dad and mom change his name when he goes back. His brother's name is Ruyi; yesterday the brother was still complaining that he didn't want to be with that girl who always gave him strange looks and was also in charge of the girl going to deliver the betrothal gifts, and today the brother is Ruyi!

He is called Xu Rushan, and the responsibility of delivering the betrothal gifts is like a great mountain pressing down on him!

This shows that a name is very important!

But what would be a good change?

The kindergarten‑going Xu Rushan feels very confused. What new name should he have to be as lucky as his brother?

Xu Rushan remained bewildered all the way until they reached the Ye family; he still hadn't thought of a suitable new name for himself.

Before getting off the car, Su Yu carefully asked Xu Rushan, "Do you remember the blessing the adults gave us?"

"I remember! Didn't you?"

The blessing Xu Rushan is supposed to say is, "May brother and sister be happy and harmonious, growing old together!"

The blessing Su Yu is to say is, "May brother and sister be forever of one heart, a hundred years of perfect union!"

"I remember!"

After the two children go down, they complete the task according to the procedure and can then play.

The Ye family had few guests, but the atmosphere was worlds apart from the bustling Xu family. The Xu family felt like a lively celebration banquet, while here even the air itself wrote 'awkward'!

Only because the Ye family's words sounded less like blessings and more like yin‑yang!

"Sister‑in‑law, you see I'm not wrong, right? Our Tian Tian, with that looks, who wouldn't like her! If she's willing, she'll definitely find you a good son‑in‑law!"

"Indeed, the nephew‑in‑law would be willing to marry her just by looking at Ye Ruotian's appearance!"

"Marrying based on external conditions, huh? But our Tian Tian is still fine; she's only had one boyfriend before!"

The second couple of the Ye family sang in unison, leaving only two voices in the whole Ye family. The other Ye relatives didn't dare to speak at all. They were just here to mooch a meal; they didn't want to meddle in Ye family affairs.

Ye Ruotian's complexion turned dark, and Ye's father and mother were extremely regretful; for the old master's wish, they ruined the mood of their whole family.

The old master also wore a scowl! He trembled, wanting to scold the heartless second son and second daughter‑in‑law, but he held back out of concern for the in‑laws and the day's occasion. If he cursed and ruined the two newlyweds' fortunes, what would happen?

Su Yu can now read the adults' expressions.

"Brother, you don't look at sister's exterior; do you intend to look at the interior? You're not doctors; if you examine a daughter‑in‑law's interior, won't the police officers invite you to live in a new house?"

Su Yu deliberately, while the adults' faces were stiff, pretended to peek and said, "Do you have no daughter‑in‑law, or did your daughter‑in‑law run away because of your interior‑inspection criteria?"

The adults present instantly grasped Su Yu's meaning, and someone from the Ye family unintentionally burst out laughing!

Ye Ruotian thought Su Yu's words were quite choking, but how exhilarating! She wished she could now go fetch Tang Can and spray poison at her family's second uncle and second aunt, killing them with anger!

"Children say the darndest things! Kids are too innocent!"

Ye Ruotian smiled and lifted Su Yu, "Sweetie, you're bored, right? Go over to the next house and play with Can Can!"

Su Yu understood, and playfully saluted, "As you command!"

Su Yu stepped down from Ye Ruotian's arms, and in less than two minutes she had already fetched Tang Can!

Learning that the pretty sister was being bullied, Tang Can felt a strong sense of justice and voluntarily started looking for trouble.

From "Are your limbs uncoordinated? The same etiquette, you act like a tree outside—no, when trees sway they have more beauty than your etiquette!" to "You haven't been silenced by poison, surely because the country's drug control is too strict!" Tang Can spent the whole time seeking the second uncle and aunt's displeasure!

Ye Ruotian's second uncle and second aunt wanted to scold, threaten, and bully the children, but Su Yu and Tang Can had bodyguards with them the whole time. They didn't dare to lay a hand on the two children whose family backgrounds were both very strong.

With Tang Can and Su Yu entangling those two maliciously disruptive relatives, they were silenced, and the other relatives finally got into the spirit, congratulating Ye Ruotian on her new marriage.

The entire betrothal process was completed smoothly!

After leaving the Ye family, Su Yu looked at the buildings outside, bewildered, "Mom, aren't we going home?"

This route is more like heading back to the Xu family!

"We're not going back; tomorrow we'll go to the wedding venue first. This wedding is set outdoors, and your brother Mo Yan will be riding a horse, so we'll leave early in the morning to prepare."

"Alright!"

【Is that place far from the Su family? Getting up early is no problem!】

Su Yi thought, you really have no problem. When you're sleepy you can act lazy, just lie down and sleep, completely disregarding your dad's well‑being!

The scammed Su Yi recalled the numbness in his leg and felt quite upset.

"Don't get too excited and lose sleep; tomorrow is all outdoors, there's nowhere for you to sleep!"

Su Yu didn't believe it!

"Outdoors must have a kitchen and a changing room, how could there be no place to sleep!"

【Are they treating me like a fool?】

Su Yi got angry! Why does Su Yu have to know so much? It's not easy to deceive at all!

Back at the Xu family, Su Yu went to take a shower. After bathing, she was about to sleep, but Ji Yan entrusted her to Xu Mo Bai.

"Sister, what's wrong? What happened?"

【Everyone at home is busy!】

Ji Yan hurried to the basement; the living room was lined with computer after computer, and everyone seated at the screens wore solemn expressions, as if something serious had occurred!

The Ye side discovered that the betrothal gifts were missing, specifically the Child‑bearing Guanyin, and called to ask whether there was a problem with the gift list?

Xu Mo Bai understood the power exchange behind this wedding and naturally grasped the significance of the Child‑bearing Guanyin to the Ye family.

Wasn't it checked several times?

Xu Mo Bai also found it strange! The betrothal gift list everyone had memorized, and the items were indeed placed there.

Thanks for the votes, cuties~

This wedding custom of presenting betrothal gifts is privately set, okay~

These are the four thousand characters that should have been made up yesterday; I wrote them all together, fitting them into one chapter!