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Yue Hui was a person who excelled at conversation, possessing high emotional intelligence and a polished manner of speaking. With her around, there was never an awkward silence, while Jiang Chen mostly listened quietly.
Forty minutes later, lunch was ready, and everyone gathered around the table to eat. Jiang Chen's god-grandfather claimed he wasn't feeling well and stayed hidden in his study, refusing to come out.
"How about we send some food to Dad?" Zhou Baojia whispered.
"Forget it. That's just how he is. He still can't bring himself to face us. I want to see how long he can hold out. Let's not worry about him; we can enjoy our meal," Jiang Chen's god-grandmother sighed and waved her hand dismissively.
Zhou Rongli remained silent, her feelings complicated. However, she had her own stubborn side; her dignity could be slightly trampled once, twice, or even three times, but not a fourth or fifth time.
In truth, family ties ran deep—blood is thicker than water. Zhou Rongli was soft-hearted; if only her brothers would show a little humility, she wouldn't hold grudges. Unfortunately, her brothers remained unyielding.
After lunch, following the usual routine of previous years, Jiang Chen's family was supposed to head home. But this year, with Jiang Chen present, they naturally lingered a bit longer. Under god-grandmother's strong insistence, Zhou Rongli had no choice but to agree to stay in Hangcheng for the night.
Zhou Rongli understood that the old lady wanted to create an opportunity for family relationships to improve. As the saying goes in Huaxia, "A harmonious family brings prosperity." Although the old lady didn't express it outwardly, her intentions were as clear as day.
"Tonight, you'll stay at home; don't go to a hotel," the old lady said firmly.
"Alright... if it makes you happy, Mom," Zhou Rongli replied helplessly.
"Grandma, I want to stay outside. The hotel we stayed at two years ago was nice and not far from here—right by West Lake," Jiang Lu said softly.
"Xiao Lu, we have plenty of rooms at home; why would you want to stay outside?" god-grandmother said disapprovingly.
"I'm afraid someone will make me sleep on the floor," Jiang Lu replied, recalling how her cousin had treated her coldly during her first visit to the Zhou family years ago and had even suggested she sleep on the floor in her room because she thought Jiang Lu was unclean.
"What are you talking about? You’re at god-grandmother ’s house; how could anyone make you sleep on the floor? Tonight, Zhou Duanmei and Lianhua's family aren't staying here; there will be enough rooms," god-grandmother reassured her.
Jiang Lu frowned, feeling reluctant but unable to object.
Seeing her daughter's gloomy expression, Zhou Rongli smiled and said, "Mom, since my brother is coming back tonight, there won't be enough space at home. How about this: I'll stay with you tonight for company and protection while Xiao Chen and Xiao Lu can go stay at a nearby hotel since it's so close."
"Alright then," the old lady agreed after some thought.
"But tonight we all need to have dinner together. There are some matters we need to address; we can't keep this stalemate going," she added.
"Whatever you say, Mom," Zhou Rongli replied with a smile.
"Mr. Jiang, I'll help you book that hotel; you can go straight there tonight," Yue Hui offered.
Jiang Chen nodded in acknowledgment.
"By the way, Mr. Jiang, since you're staying tonight and tomorrow is the third day of the new year, there's an auction in Hangcheng. Would you like to check it out? There might be some artifacts that interest you," Yue Hui continued.
"Sure, let's go take a look," Jiang Chen agreed without hesitation. After all, he was staying in Hangcheng to accompany his godmother's family; taking them to the auction would be just fine.
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