"Where did you and your father go? Didn't you know Zhong Ming was coming? "Lu Yiwei and his father had just entered the door when Liu Cuilan began to complain.
Zhong Ming, who was sitting on the sofa, immediately got up and nodded with a smile. "Uncle, brother, you're back."
Lu Ling's face was dark, and she seemed to be indifferent. Obviously, he was very dissatisfied with the way the two people acted.
Lu Yiwei realised that he had gone too far, but that matter was equally important. He quickly apologized. "Zhong Ming, I'm really sorry. My father was a little unwell just now and went to the hospital for a check-up. Please forgive me for neglecting you!"
"Ah?" Liu Cuilan heard this and hurriedly came over, looking Lu Weiguo up and down. "Old man, what's wrong with you? Weren't you fine just now? "
Lu Ling also hurried over, his anger subsiding by half. "Dad, are you okay?"
Receiving Lu Yiwei's gaze, Lu Weiguo pretended to cover his chest as he sat on the sofa. "It's nothing serious. I just feel out of breath. I'm much better now."
A white lie had calmed a family conflict that was about to erupt. Zhong Ming was considerate. He quickly poured a glass of water and handed it to Lu Weiguo. "Uncle, you drink some water first."
"Okay, okay!" Lu Weiguo took the glass of water, his face brimming with a warm smile.
Zhong Ming originally planned to come on the fifth day of the New Year, but because Lu Yiwei was busy with Xu Banxian's funeral, it was temporarily cancelled and pushed to today. Zhong Ming was not tall, thin and capable, with fair skin and a relatively delicate appearance. His clothes were fashionable and refreshing. His eyes were clear and bright, shrewd and wise. Perhaps it was because he had been in the south for a long time, but he had a southerner's taste.
The family sat down at the table. Lu Yiwei took out a 30-year-old bottle of Maotai from the kitchen. "Come, Zhong Ming, let's have a drink with dad tonight."
Liu Cuilan grabbed the bottle. "If you want to drink, you two drink. Don't let your dad drink. His health is not good. Do you want to die?"
Lu Yiwei looked at his father's greedy expression and couldn't help but snicker. "Dad, forget it then. Look at Mom …"
Lu Weiguo threw a tantrum. He slammed his chopsticks down and said with a black face, "It's not easy for my son-in-law to come here. How can he not drink some wine? I'm in a good mood today. Even if I have to drink myself to death, I'm willing. Give it to me! "As he spoke, he snatched the bottle from Liu Cuilan's hand and poured a full cup.
"Hey, hey! That's enough! "Liu Cuilan said worriedly. Seeing this scene, Lu Ling sweetly held Zhong Ming's hand, her face brimming with a happy smile.
Lu Ling was short-tempered and straightforward. He did things in a hurry and was careless. He hated evil and was outspoken. When he saw someone or something he didn't like, he would never hide it. His emotions were written all over his face. With such a character, Liu Cuilan had always been worried that she wouldn't be able to get married. She didn't expect to find such a gentle and refined son-in-law. The two of them, one active and the other quiet, complemented each other. They were a good match. The only thing that the Lu family was not satisfied with was his height. He was a little shorter than Lu Ling. But this was secondary. As long as he was good to Lu Ling, it was more important than anything else.
Lu Ling's appearance was similar to Lu Weiguo's. His high nose was a characteristic of the Lu family. His big eyes were like his mother's. Although he wasn't a great beauty, his appearance was quite elegant. His skin was especially well maintained.
"Brother, I know you have a good capacity for alcohol. Zhong Ming can't drink. Tell him to drink less." Lu Ling said, protecting Zhong Ming.
Zhong Ming was also straightforward. He quickly said, "Today I'm happy. I'll accompany uncle and brother for a drink or two. Anyway, I have nothing to do after dinner. Come!" With that, regardless of Lu Ling's persuasion, he drank it in one gulp.
There were countless delicious banquets in the world. No matter how delicious the delicacies were, they couldn't compare to his mother's cooking. The greatest happiness was when the whole family sat together.
Zhong Ming really couldn't handle alcohol. After drinking a cup, his face immediately turned red. Lu Ling hurriedly advised, "You eat something first. My brother is a regular customer at the winery. You won't be his opponent even if you drink two cups with him."
Zhong Ming blushed and smiled foolishly. Liu Cuilan was busy picking up food. Lu Weiguo sat there smoking, constantly looking at Zhong Ming.
"Uncle, aunt, brother, I have something to say to you today." Zhong Ming suddenly stood up.
They looked at each other. Lu Yiwei quickly pulled Zhong Ming to a chair. "We're all family, don't be so polite. Sit down and talk."
After Zhong Ming sat down, he looked at the shy Lu Ling and said, "Uncle, aunt, brother, Lingling's business is gradually getting on the right track. We've discussed it and plan to get married in the first half of this year. I want to hear your opinions."
At this time, everyone did not speak. Their eyes were uniformly looking at Lu Weiguo. As the head of the family, Lu Weiguo's words had a decisive effect. Even if others agreed, as long as he did not nod his head, the matter could not be carried out.
Lu Weiguo slowly picked up the wine cup, drank it, then slowly picked up a mouthful of food and ate unhurriedly.
"Say something, can't you see Zhong Ming and Lingling are waiting." Liu Cuilan could not bear it any longer and pushed him.
"What's the hurry!" Lu Weiguo scolded. His attitude made everyone break out in a cold sweat. Especially Lu Ling, nervously grabbing the corner of his clothes, constantly tearing at it.
Lu Weiguo's eyes suddenly turned red. He drank another cup of wine and said, "It is said that a daughter is a father's little cotton-padded jacket. Lingling is the same. From a young age, I have never been willing to hit her. But Yiwei often gets hit, and Lu Yifeng, whose life and death are still unknown … "
"Why are you talking about this, don't talk about it!" At the mention of Lu Yifeng, Liu Cuilan was very upset and hurriedly stopped him.
Lu Weiguo ignored her, smiled bitterly and continued, "In the blink of an eye, the children are all grown up and we are also old. Hearing that Lingling is about to get married, I can't bear it. I am sad and happy at the same time. It won't be so easy to see her in the future. Ai! A grown daughter cannot be kept at home, don't talk about it anymore! "
When Lu Ling heard this, tears were already streaming down her face. She walked behind her father and tightly hugged his shoulders. She put her head on his head and said warmly, "Dad, I know you love me the most, and I don't want to leave you, but …" Lu Ling was sobbing, unable to speak.
Liu Cuilan kept wiping her tears. Lu Yiwei was also in a heavy mood, staring at the dishes on the table in a daze.
"Well, don't talk about it!" Lu Weiguo patted Lu Ling's head and said, "This is a good thing, Dad has no opinion, I completely agree." With that, he said to Zhong Ming, "Zhong Ming, I only have one daughter, since she is going to get married, I want to do it in style."
Zhong Ming's heart was at ease. He got up and said, "Uncle, don't worry, since you have handed Lingling over to me, I will treat her well and will not let her suffer any grievances. This time, I came here on behalf of my parents, to invite you to my home to have a look, and then settle the marriage. "
"Sit down and talk, don't stand, we are all family." Lu Weiguo waved his hand and said, "I can see that your family is a reasonable person. We are villagers, just that we are old and can't walk. How about this, let Yiwei be the representative, as long as he says it's okay, then it's okay, we have no opinion. "
As for Zhong Ming's family background, he did not say anything, and the Lu family did not ask. They only knew that his family lived in the city, and their conditions were not bad. His parents both worked in government agencies, that was all. In their hearts, it did not matter if Zhong Ming's family conditions were good or not, as long as Lingling liked him, that was all.
"Yes, we won't go, let Yiwei represent us." Liu Cuilan echoed.
"How can this be?" Zhong Ming was a little anxious. Both parents did not meet, how could the marriage be settled?
Lu Ling said, "Zhong Ming, listen to my parents, let my brother go over first, then it won't be too late for the two families to meet."
"That's fine …" Zhong Ming was still a little worried.
Lu Yiwei said, "Is the time set?"
"Yes, next Saturday night, I will come over to pick you up."
"Oh." Lu Yiwei said, "No need to come over to pick me up, I will go over directly."
After dinner, while his parents were chatting with Zhong Ming, Lu Yiwei called Lu Ling aside and asked, "Since we are going to meet, you have to tell me about his family situation, so that I can be prepared."
Lu Ling glanced at Zhong Ming, who was chatting happily, and whispered, "Brother, the reason why I haven't told you about Zhong Ming's family situation is mainly that his family situation is more complicated, I am afraid you will not agree if you know."
"It has come to this point, there is no need to agree or disagree, hurry up and say it."
Under Lu Yiwei's questioning, Lu Ling sighed and said, "Zhong Ming's father is called Zhong Shishan, the deputy director of the Dongzhou City Safety Bureau. His mother is called Liu Wenli, the political commissar of the Dongzhou City Public Security Bureau. The two divorced ten years ago, but for the sake of their respective careers, they still address each other as husband and wife. His father has a new family and has a son, while his mother is still single. She is a strong woman, wholeheartedly focused on her career, and I heard that this year she is competing to be the director of the Public Security Bureau. You see, the couple has quarreled like this, Zhong Ming naturally does not want to mention his family situation. "
Hearing this, Lu Yiwei was quite sympathetic to Zhong Ming, and asked, "Who is Zhong Ming with now? Also, who is going to decide your marriage with his parents? Do they all agree? "
"Sigh!" Lu Ling sighed again and said, "Zhong Ming has always been with his mother, so of course his marriage is decided by his mother. His mother is very good to me, but his father dislikes me because I am from the countryside and not a local, so he does everything he can to stop me. Every time he sees his mother, he quarrels with her. I am sick of it. I have always been worried about how to face my parents. Now that you have come forward, I am a lot more relieved. "
A trace of worry flashed across Lu Yiwei's heart. The two had different opinions, giving him a big problem.
Seeing Lu Yiwei in deep thought, Lu Ling comforted, "Don't worry, as long as Zhong Ming agrees, their opinions can be completely ignored. Besides, we will not live with them after marriage, so there will not be any conflicts. "
Such a complicated family, Lu Yiwei really worried for Lu Ling, and said, "Ling Ling, brother is worried that you will be wronged if you go to their house, and it will be too late to regret."
Lu Ling showed the expression of a strong woman, and said, "Since I have chosen Zhong Ming, I have chosen this path, there is no regret. Don't worry, I know what to do. "
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