Aunt Juan let out a yelp of distress and, unable to bear it, slapped her forehead. Everyone started to get anxious and flustered on behalf of Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao.
Although this was a matter for the Chiang Family, she couldn’t contain her fiery emotions and dashed over. Patting Jiang Xiao’s shoulder, she said with frustration, "Jiang Xiao, what nonsense are you spouting? I think this Supervisor Guard looks quite fine, really spirited! You’re engaged to him and you still won’t acknowledge it?"
Jiang Xiao nearly got knocked off the chair by the pat and couldn’t help but feel speechless.
Aunt Juan, do you have to be so worked up?
After all, she was telling the truth.
In this day and age, and even several decades later, if you’re not married by thirty, people start calling you leftover men and women. She didn’t want to delay Meng Xinian. That was out of good intentions, wasn’t it?
At this moment, Xu Canyuan and the others called out to Chiang Songhai in the courtyard, and he hurried out.
"Uncle Songhai, everything is thoroughly prepared, and since you have distinguished guests at home, we will take our leave first."
They had agreed to have dinner at the Chiang Family’s home that evening, but now that they saw Meng Xinian there, how could they dare to stay?
Jiang Xiao, who had excellent hearing, overheard this from inside. She temporarily put aside concern for Meng Xinian and quickly stepped out to address them, "Uncles, Brother Lin Zi, we all agreed to have dinner at home, and the food is already cooked. How could we let you leave without eating? Please stay! Go wash your hands, the meal is ready to be served soon."
Meng Xinian stepped out, and his presence seemed to transform the humble courtyard.
"Uncles, my name is Meng Xinian, Jiang Xiao’s fiancé, not an outsider. I also brought wine, and I’d like us to have a couple of drinks together this evening to get acquainted. Is that alright?"
Ho Laidi had caused a commotion earlier and rumors had it that they were even seeking to oust Jiang Xiao from the family, but she indeed had a true fiancé!
Xu Lin glanced at Jiang Xiao, a hint of regret in his eyes, but he quickly recovered.
He had harbored a slight interest in Jiang Xiao, but upon Meng Xinian’s arrival, that little bit of feeling blew away instantly. Besides, he was nearly ready to discuss his own marriage arrangements, and his parents wouldn’t agree to let him wait for Jiang Xiao to grow up. He should find a capable wife to help sustain the family.
Meng Xinian, with his sharp gaze, immediately caught Xu Lin’s fleeting look at Jiang Xiao.
However, it seemed this "rival" had already given up on his own.
Shi Zhuang and others were genuinely happy for Jiang Xiao.
Although they found it strange that Jiang Xiao had such an outstanding fiancé, they did not ask further questions, feeling relieved that Jiang Xiao wouldn’t have to be expelled from the family and now had a place to belong. This was, after all, good news.
Since Meng Xinian was, in fact, Chiang Songhai’s future grandson-in-law, he truly wasn’t an outsider. As he also brought wine, Honest Shi and the others happily nodded in agreement.
Jiang Xiao hadn’t expected Meng Xinian to take the initiative to reveal his identity, nor to win over hearts with wine. By the time she realized what was happening, the uncles had already gone to wash up and help bring the table into the courtyard, getting ready for the meal.
Unable to resist, she glared at Meng Xinian. Seeing that everyone else was busy and her grandmother and Aunt Juan were hurriedly cooking, she grabbed Meng Xinian and pulled him into her room, swinging down the door curtain with a swish.
Meng Xinian raised an eyebrow.
"Is this your bedroom?" he asked.
"Yes..." Jiang Xiao subconsciously replied, but then she realized what she had said and shot him a sidelong glance. Was that the point? She had pulled him in here to make things clear!
"Meng Xinian, did you hear what I just said?"