Li Ruiqi said, "You're a collector? It's not that I'm looking down on you, but with your age, your gender, and your knowledge, you know how to collect? You're just a collector. "Gao Zixuan said angrily," You're looking down on me, aren't you? Fine, I'll take you to my house to take a look. I'll show you the works of art that I've collected over the years. I'll let an ignorant person like you broaden your horizons. "
Li Rui had never been to her house before, so he looked forward to it. He said, "I don't think I'm free today. Let's talk about it another day." Gao Zixuan said, "Another day it is. Bring that little ball to me while you're at it. If you don't bring it, I'll never show it to you. "Li Rui said sarcastically," Can you be any more stingy? " Gao Zixuan said angrily, "I'm stingy your head. I bought over fifty thousand yuan worth of clothes for you and Sister Qingman. How dare you say that I'm stingy. Do you believe that I'll kick you to death?" Li Rui laughed and said, "If you're always so violent, you won't be able to get married." Gao Zixuan said, "Even if I can't get married, I'll kick you to death first." Li Rui: "…"
The two finally stopped fighting. Lu Qingman opened the car door and sat back in her seat. She said to Li Rui with a worried expression, "Our father just called. He said that Eldest Aunt is in the hospital because of cerebral thrombosis. He wants me to go visit her on his behalf. Are you going? "Li Rui nodded without hesitation." Of course, I'll go wherever you go. "
Gao Zixuan said sourly, "What a good husband following his wife."
Lu Qingman laughed and said, "Girl, Xiao Rui invited you to dinner tonight. Do you want to join us now or wait until later?" Gao Zixuan said, "It doesn't matter. I'm fine with anything. It's rare that I'm so free today. There aren't many people bothering me. Li Rui said, "I don't have my license with me." Gao Zixuan opened the door and said, "What are you afraid of? Who dares to stop my car in the provincial capital? "Li Rui said with a smile," That's true. Alright, I'll drive. "
The two of them got off the car at the same time and exchanged seats. When they brushed past each other, Gao Zixuan deliberately bumped into Li Rui, causing him to almost fall onto the car.
Before going to the hospital, Lu Qingman went to the supermarket to buy a large fruit basket and a few supplements. She also discussed with Li Rui that other than the gifts she just bought, she would leave a thousand RMB for her eldest aunt as a sign of filial piety.
Li Rui of course wouldn't disagree. He made up his mind to take out the money from his own wallet. As he drove, he thought to himself that this was his first time meeting the Lu family's cousins. He had to perform well and leave a good impression on them.
When the car arrived at the Provincial First People's Hospital, Gao Zixuan stayed in the car and didn't move. Li Rui carried the fruit basket and supplements and got off the car with Lu Qingman. They walked side by side towards the inpatient department.
Li Rui stopped at the entrance of the inpatient department. He took out a thousand RMB from his wallet and handed it to Lu Qingman.
Lu Qingman was very pleased but refused. "I have some. You can keep it." Li Rui smiled. "What's mine isn't yours?" Lu Qingman was even more happy when she heard this. "You spend a lot of money on social events and your salary isn't enough. Why are you still paying?" Li Rui smiled and stuffed the money into her hand. "Your eldest aunt is my eldest aunt. What's wrong with me showing my appreciation to my eldest aunt?" Lu Qingman didn't act pretentious and looked at him with even more love.
The two of them arrived at the VIP ward and saw her eldest aunt lying on the bed.
Her eldest aunt was in her sixties. Her face was sallow and wrinkled. She had short hair and wore a ring hairpin on her head. Her eyes were harsh and she wore a thick gold necklace around her neck. She also had gold sparkling earrings in her ears. One look and you could tell she was from a wealthy family.
Sitting next to her eldest aunt was her skinny and withered eldest uncle. He was about the same age as his wife and looked simple and honest. It was easy for people to have a good impression of him.
On the other side of the bed were her eldest aunt's two daughters. One was around forty years old and the other was around thirty-six or thirty-seven years old. They looked more like their mother and were also dressed fashionably in gold and silver. They were like wealthy women.
Lu Qingman first greeted the two elders and her two cousins. She then introduced Li Rui to the four of them. She then introduced them to him one by one.
Li Rui was cautious by nature. Before he married Lu Qingman, he didn't dare to imitate her and only called them "Uncle, Auntie, Big Sister, Second Sister."
To his surprise, in this family of four, other than Eldest Uncle who was polite to him, the other three women were cold and indifferent towards him. Her eldest aunt couldn't be bothered to look at him and directly ignored him. His two cousins, on the other hand, were sizing him up from the corner of their eyes with a look of disdain.
When Li Rui noticed the three women's attitude towards him, he was very puzzled. He had never seen this family before. Why were they so cold towards him? Was it because he was from Qingyang that they looked down on him?
Something even worse happened quickly.
After Lu Qingman and her eldest aunt chatted about her illness, her eldest aunt asked her in front of Li Rui, "Last month, I asked your eldest cousin to introduce you to the youngest son of the provincial People's Bank President. Although your family background is not compatible, it's not that far off. Why don't you meet him? "
Her eldest cousin immediately said, "That's right. Qingman, why don't you even meet him? He's an overseas returnee with a PhD in finance from Germany. When he came back, his father arranged for him to work in our industry. As soon as he came in, he became the Director of the Monetary and Credit Management Department. Don't even talk about his annual salary. Money is nothing in his eyes. This person is tall and handsome. Let me tell you, he's definitely the most eligible bachelor in our industry. Although he's not good enough for you … "As she spoke, she glanced at Li Rui and said," But he's not that far off. Most importantly, he still has room for improvement. Who knows, he might become the Vice President in the future. You'll definitely enjoy life with him. "
The meaning behind her words was very clear. Li Rui was much worse than Lu Qingman in all aspects.
Lu Qingman's smile froze on her face. She smiled faintly and said, "Li Rui and I are almost done talking. We'll be getting married next spring. You don't have to worry."
When she said this, her eldest aunt and her two cousins were shocked. The three of them looked at Li Rui for the first time.
The second cousin withdrew her disdainful gaze from Li Rui's face and said to Lu Qingman, "Cousin, you're not joking, right? Marriage is a big deal. Don't treat it like a child's play. How much does Li Rui earn every month? Can he afford to support you? Would he be able to support this family? You have to think carefully before you speak. If you ask me, the man your eldest sister arranged for you is pretty good. Why don't you cherish him? Do you think he's not a good match for your family? Then this Li Rui is a good match for your family? "
The eldest cousin snorted and said, "That's right. Qingman, you can't just pick a man based on appearance. You also have to look at his financial strength. Your ex-husband is actually pretty good. Although he's always messing around, he can make money. He's also the son of a government official. You should be good with him. At the very least, you should learn from us sisters and pick a man who can make money. Even if he can't make a lot of money, he can make a small amount. I don't spend much in a year. Five hundred thousand, seven hundred thousand, or eight hundred thousand is enough. My husband can make a few million for me. I can spend it however I want. No matter what, you have to pick a man who's better than my husband, right? "
None of these words were malicious, but when Li Rui heard them, he felt as if he had been hit by countless malicious arrows. His whole body felt uncomfortable. He wanted to walk out in a huff, but he was afraid that it would be rude and become a reason for them to attack him. Therefore, even if he didn't like to listen to them, he could only suppress his anger and stay in the room.
Lu Qingman's face darkened when she heard this. She opened her mouth to say something, but she held back. After a while, she said, "Eldest Aunt, Eldest Cousin, Second Cousin, thank you for worrying about my marriage. However, I know what kind of husband to choose. I don't need you to tell me this and that. " After she finished speaking, she took out the one thousand yuan Li Rui gave her from her pocket and put it on the simmons beside her eldest aunt. She said faintly, "Eldest Aunt, I don't know what to buy for you, so I left some money. You can buy whatever you want to eat. My father has been very busy recently, so he might not have time to visit you. You should rest well. We'll leave first. " After she finished speaking, she turned around and walked in front of Li Rui. She deliberately hugged his arm and affectionately said, "Hubby, let's go."
When Li Rui saw that Lu Qingman had defended his dignity, he was very happy. He looked at his eldest aunt and two cousins proudly and thought to himself, Even if your whole family looks down on me, what's there to be afraid of? As long as Qingman loves me, that's enough. Before he left, he still politely said, "Auntie, you should rest well. We'll leave first." After he finished speaking, he smiled at his eldest uncle and walked out of the room with Lu Qingman.
As for his two cousins, he directly ignored them. He thought to himself, Even if my eldest aunt looks down on me, she's still my elder. Therefore, I have to remember to be polite and respectful to avoid being picked on by her. His two cousins were of the same generation. When he was happy, he would respectfully call them elder sisters. When he was unhappy, he would treat them like dogs. Seeing that they were so rude to him, why should he be nice to them?
His eldest uncle was a warm-hearted person. When he saw that the two were about to leave, he got up and walked them out.
When his eldest aunt and two daughters heard Lu Qingman's words, they looked at each other in surprise.
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