Chapter 854 - 586: Feeling Irritable
Xia Xingchang hurriedly moved a chair for Xia Liang, Fifth Aunt handed him chopsticks, and Xia Weiguo and Luu Juan naturally received the grand attention from the whole family!
Constant toasts and respect from others.
"Uncle, feel free, I'll finish this!"
"Aunt, have some of this!"
"Uncle and Aunt, our family toasts yours."
Xia Weiguo and Luu Juan felt very uncomfortable!
In previous New Year gatherings, as the household with the poorest economic conditions, they were often mocked and even looked down upon.
When had they ever enjoyed such high regard?
In a family, even by seniority, there's always a hierarchy!
The richest and most powerful family in the clan enjoys the highest position at family banquets, courted, flattered, and cared for in every way, for fear of offending. No one dares to pressure them to drink.
But those without money or power have to be submissive, toast others often being told "not drinking means looking down on me."
Many relatives were curious about Xia Liang's status and why big shots were specially coming to give him gifts?
Fortunately, Wang Xin and Zhang Wenhua kept silent, saying "just friends" when asked!
Eldest Uncle was very pleased, holding Xia Liang's hand.
"Today, Xia Liang, you've made us proud."
Wang Xin quickly raised his glass for a toast.
"Having Xia Liang in the Xia family is the greatest blessing! The Xia family will never be the same again."
Zhang Wenhua quickly chimed in with a toast.
"Yes, yes, to you."
Xia Liang's eldest uncle drank happily and got drunk.
He was helped back to sleep.
Wang Xin and Zhang Wenhua, being tactful, soon stood up to bid farewell.
As Xia Liang saw them off, Wang Xin spoke respectfully in a low voice.
"Mister Xia, no, Chairman Xia, from now on you are my boss."
Zhang Wenhua was shocked!
Wow!
Brother Wang even calls him boss?
Trembling!
Secretly resolved.
Must curry favor with Xia Liang to make big money in the future!
Wang Xin and Zhang Wenhua left.
Xia Liang didn't want to stay longer, although several relatives eagerly watched him in admiration.
Especially his cousin Xia Feng who was very enthusiastic.
"Xia Liang, it's been so long since we siblings saw each other, let's chat more?"
But Xia Liang wanted some peace.
"I've had enough to drink, let's meet up another time."
Xia Liang stood up.
"I still have some things to do tomorrow, we'll talk later."
"By the way!"
Fourth Aunt now looked at Xia Liang differently and became very enthusiastic.
"Xia Liang, do you have a girlfriend?"
Before Xia Liang could reply, Fourth Aunt quickly said.
"I have a suitable girl from my family! I'll introduce her to you! It's settled then."
Xia Liang rolled his eyes.
Previously, Xia Liang's mom had mentioned Fourth Aunt introducing someone, but Fourth Aunt had been indifferent.
Why such a big change?
Xia Liang couldn't be bothered with Fourth Aunt, waved his hand, and left. He didn't take Fourth Aunt's offer to introduce a girlfriend to heart.
Back home, in the afternoon, his parents excitedly went shopping for new furniture. Although it was a ready-to-move-in place, there were still many items to buy, and they eagerly went for a shopping spree.
Xia Liang asked if they needed him to go along, but Luu Juan waved her hand dismissively.
"No need! Your taste is terrible! Not up to our standards! With your mom there, we don't need you to buy anything."
The two of them whispered, discussing plans, while Xia Liang's mind automatically filled with images of decor like "Full Bloom of Wealth" and "Joyful Reunion," reminiscent of traditional "elderly cryptkeeper" styles.
Sunset Red aesthetic!
Ahem, shivers ran down his spine.
Forget it, after all, the house was bought for them, as long as they're happy!
Xia Liang comfortably lay on the bed, feeling a bit idle, when Tong Dongnuan initiated a video call.
Xia Liang propped a pillow behind him, accepting the call.
Soon, Tong Dongnuan's voice came through the video.
"Mom! I've already told you, I have a boyfriend, and you're still setting me up; look, this is my boyfriend."
Upon hearing this, Xia Liang quickly sat up, and sure enough, a woman's voice followed.
"I thought you might be fooling me? Let me see."
Tong Dongnuan quickly introduced.
"Xia Liang, this is my mom! Mom, this is my boyfriend."
Hearing this, Xia Liang quickly chimed in.
"Auntie! Happy New Year's Eve! I'm Dongnuan's boyfriend!"
"Oh! Hello, hello!"
He had to admit, having good looks was advantageous, seeing Xia Liang's fair and clean appearance put Zhu Xiaoyan at ease. Mainly because Tong Dongnuan previously told them Xia Liang was successful in his career, they automatically assumed Xia Liang was over thirty years old.
Thinking of someone in their thirties is acceptable, but they worried Tong Dongnuan might have found someone in their fifties or sixties.
After all, Tong Dongnuan mentioned her financial success due to support from her boyfriend.
Seeing Xia Liang now, they finally relaxed.
After chatting for a while, Tong Dongnuan took back the phone, returned to her room, and began talking to Xia Liang.
"I miss you!"
Once back in the room, unable to contain her longing, Tong Dongnuan opened with these words.
After all, it had been two months since they last met, and hearing this, Xia Liang quickly promised to visit her as soon as he was free.
Only then did Tong Dongnuan cheer up again.
Compared to Tong Dongnuan's happiness, Xia Liang was feeling a bit weary.
There were still so many people to visit after the New Year.
Tian Yuanyuan and Qingxue, both of whom had met his parents, were to be visited.
Then there was Xi Yiqian, and now adding Tong Dongnuan!
Oh, there's also Zhou Ruo, though being a lover, he still needed to see her!
Besides, his maternal family relatives were also to be visited, unlike his maternal side where money is everything.
Regardless of Luu Qi's parents or his cousin's family, they were all very good to him.
Thinking of all this, Xia Liang's scalp tingled.
After a moment of tenderness, Xia Liang hung up the call, lying quietly on the bed.
Forget it, he thought, a bit annoyed, as he turned to his phone to open his social media.
The first post was from a girl, Han Zihan, from his middle school class.
Han Zihan knew how to dress and use tricks, during middle school she captivated many hormone-driven boys and was crowned the class flower, but Xia Liang was indifferent to her.
Han Zihan posted two pictures: a brand new LAMER cosmetic set and a top-notch caviar suit, with the caption.
"Just got the new LAMER New Year set, but it doesn't feel as good as the caviar set brought back from Australia."
Seeing this, Xia Liang knew it was another show-off post.
Below the post were a bunch of bootlickers and fangirls.
"Wow! So envious!"
"LAMER set! Wow! Over 15,000 at the counter! I'm floored!"
"The goddess is indeed a goddess! Always using such expensive things."
"So wealthy!"
And naturally, the person should be modest.
"Not really, it's a gift, didn't buy it myself."
The bootlickers and fangirls were even more envious and jealous!
"A gift! A 15,000 set? So envious!"