Chapter 453: Asking for Money and Refusing to Give
The Song family was initially prestigious, and they were never really enthusiastic about Song Wang marrying Qin Xiangmei. They agreed to have the wedding, but it wasn’t grand, and the Qin Family couldn’t save face. None of the Qin Family attended, and it was a direct slap in the face to Qin Guohua and Hu Li. Even the expression on Qin Xiangmei’s face wasn’t good that day. Looking at the empty hotel and the displeased faces of Song’s parents, Qin Tongmei really felt wronged. Even Mr. Sun didn’t come, which only increased the dissatisfaction of the Song family towards their new daughter-in-law.
Qin Xiangmei wore a wedding dress with an elaborately done makeup, but still, there was an air of rusticity about her. Though there weren’t many guests, those present were long-time friends of the Song family and business contacts. Though not openly spoken, behind the scenes, everyone was wondering how the Song family ended up choosing such a bride. You could say she is pretty, but just so-so. Her family background is very average, coming from the village. Even though she attended Jing University, she studied in a less practical Vocal Music department, so it really surprised everyone, including Mr. Sun, that the Song family chose her.
The expressions of the Song family were quite discontent, and Song Wang himself hardly smiled. The forced smiles were extremely awkward. Not to mention Qin Xiangmei, as no one from her own family attended because none were presentable. Qin Xiangyang, a military academy teacher, might have come, but after the slap from Qin Guohua, he probably wouldn’t. Thus, Qin Xiangmei’s wedding felt quite uncomfortable and she blamed all these matters on Qin Xiangnuan.
Had she married from the Siheyuan, it could at least have appeared better. If Qin Xiangyang and Granny Lu were willing to give her ten thousand yuan as dowry, the Song family might not have looked down upon her that much. All of this was Qin Xiangnuan’s fault, her fault entirely. Clenching her teeth, she forced out a wide smile, even though it was almost too strained to see, but she still had to smile.
Qin Xiangnuan, Qin Xiangyang, we’ll see.
Regardless, she had still married into the Song family. From now on, she was one of the Song family, never having to work in her life, always having more than enough money, wearing the best clothes, and eating the finest food.
Song Wang then gave more money to Qin Guohua and Hu Li, asking them to tidy up their home, showing his generosity. Hu Li clutched the money tightly, refusing to let it go.
"Mom, Pengfei and I want to start a small business."
Guan Xiaojie had already set her sights on that money, clearly wanting it.
"What kind of business?" Hu Li’s heart tightened, and her face darkened at once. It was tiresome how they always eyed the money in her hands, the money her son-in-law gave to her as a filial gift, which was intended for her own coffers, to be saved for a significant need. Yet now they talked of business when her son had a secure job, further wasting money?