Chapter 1724 - 1660: The Counterpart of the Group Favorite Story 90

When two nouveau riche families gather, it’s nothing more than eating, drinking, and having fun.

As for food, both families are in the food industry, so they naturally have plenty and it’s all good stuff.

As for drinks, Si Ya, that mischievous sweetheart, brought out the wine Xiao Yuan had hidden, and Anning, who owns a beverage factory, had fresh juices and fruit wines sent over from the factory, available in various flavors for everyone to enjoy.

When it comes to fun and entertainment, neither Xiao Yuan nor Mr. Ren would dare to fool around since they’re both quite henpecked. They just catch fish, go shrimping, and play some chess. Mr. Ren even carries his thermos around with Xiao Yuan, roaming the village. They join a group of old folks at the village’s big opera stage, sing a few lines, and cheer each other on.

The Ren Family stayed in Xiaxi Village for three days before they packed up their things to leave.

As they were about to leave, Mr. Ren, still reluctant, held Xiao Yuan’s hand and said, "In-law, let’s not mention anything else, but I’ll come over during the New Year. I’ll learn a few opera pieces when I get back, and then we can dress up and hit the stage together. It’ll be quite a spectacle."

"Sure," Xiao Yuan agreed with a smile.

After finally seeing the Ren Family off, Xiao Yuan and Anning returned home with Si Qi and Si Ya, locked the door, and Xiao Yuan sat on the sofa, called Si Ya over, and started advising her, "Ren Lu’s dad seems rough, but he’s very meticulous. However, he’s a good person. These past few days, your mom and I looked like we were just hanging out with the Ren Family every day, but we’ve actually already had people thoroughly investigate the Ren Family’s background."

Si Ya frowned, "The Ren Family didn’t notice, did they?"

Anning flicked Si Ya’s forehead, "If the Ren Family had noticed, your dad would’ve been living in vain all these years."

Si Ya then smiled, "I was just a bit worried. Uncle Ren and Aunt Ren are quite shrewd, and if by any chance..."

"Did you notice?"

Xiao Yuan asked Si Ya.

Si Ya nodded, "I noticed. When our two families met at the hotel, I saw it the moment Aunt Ren suggested that we should ask for a dowry."

Anning patted Si Ya with a smile, "Don’t take it to heart. The Ren couple also care for their child. You and Ren Lu never gave any hints beforehand, and neither I nor your dad and the Ren Family knew about your relationship. Suddenly planning to get married like this, which parents wouldn’t be worried? The Ren Family didn’t want to upset their son, so they hurried over to test what kind of people our family is, to see if we’re reliable. It’s not about being snobby; they mainly want to see what kind of character we have."

Si Ya understood, "I get it. That’s why my dad insisted on refusing the dowry later on. It was also a test, plus he didn’t want the Ren Family to have the upper hand."

Throughout history, matters of children’s marriages have been serious. Do you really think Xiao Yuan and Anning would neglect their children’s marriages and agree to whoever Si Ya wants to marry without asking anything?

Whose child isn’t cherished from birth until they grow up?

It’s precisely because they love them so much that they’re thinking about their children in every aspect, which is why they act like this.

Si Ya said she was seeing someone, and Xiao Yuan and Anning couldn’t very well say no, right? The child has grown up and has her own ideas. As parents, they can’t hold her back from liking who she likes and wanting to marry whom she wants. Otherwise, they’d turn into enemies from constant interference.

Parents can only make the child happy in their own way while also cautiously maintaining everything.

When Mr. Ren first came and directly mentioned the dowry, it seemed ostentatious, allowing Xiao Yuan to ask for whatever he wanted. Though it appeared crude, it was actually a way to test what Si Ya’s family is like.

Mr. Ren and Mrs. Ren likely believe that a good family atmosphere produces good children. When they came, they were looking to see the Xiao Family’s family atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yuan seemed all worked up, slamming the table with Mr. Ren, insisting on refusing the dowry. That was also a test, and it was another way not to give the Ren Family an advantage.

When Mr. Ren suggested that the Xiao Family should ask for a dowry, if Xiao Yuan had just casually given a number or directly requested an amount, it would have been a disadvantage.

By saying he didn’t want any dowry, it was actually in Si Ya’s favor.

Oh, I said I don’t want it, but I’d like to see if you really mean it or if you’re just pretending.

If this was when Mr. Ren backed off, Xiao Yuan could leverage this against him later.

But Mr. Ren didn’t back down. Though it looked like they were arguing, with Mr. Ren insisting on giving more, it also showed his sincerity.

The two families tested each other like this, even if a real argument or fight broke out, spreading it wouldn’t be a joke.