Chapter 690: Discussing the Marriage (7)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Xia Nuannuan had a fright when she heard what her father said. “Dad, our family doesn’t have that kind of money.”
She knew very well how much money the family had.
They had spent most of their savings when her father had fallen ill the year before.
That was why she had desperately worked to make money and had ended up working in Glitter as a waitress.
Even if they sold their family home, they would not be able to gather 1.11 million.
She didn’t want her parents to lead a poverty-stricken life just so that she didn’t look bad. If that were the case, then what was the use of having a daughter?
But the moment she said that, Dad Xia frowned and said, “Why are you interrupting when we adults are talking? Your Mom and I know how to deal with our family’s money! Although we’re poor, we have our pride. Let me tell you, you won’t stop working after you get married. Our daughter is not the sort of wife who only knows how to stay at home and be a parasite! You’re to work and have your own income. Do you hear that?”
This was really meant for Shen Xiu to hear.
Dad Xia felt that if his daughter were to stay home, she would not be able to secure her own standing.
A woman would only be mentally independent if she could be financially independent.
Shen Xiu’s expression turned gloomy. “This—”
Dad Xia looked at Shen Xiu and continued, “I know, marrying into your family, she doesn’t have to work to put food on the table. But a person’s got to have ambition and ideals, don’t you think so?”
Shen Xiu: …
Dad Xia stood up and said, “It’s dark and we shouldn’t keep you up too long. When there’s a chance, come over to our place. We’ll host a dinner for you.”
Then he turned to Mom Xia and said, “Let’s go.”
Following this, he led Mom Xia and Xia Nuannuan towards the door.
Shen Xiu did not try to make them stay either.
However, it was Mei Feng who came running out of the kitchen when she noticed they were leaving. “What’s the matter? The food is almost ready. Aren’t you staying for dinner? Zihao just called and said he’s almost here.”
Dad Xia looked at her and said, “No, we won’t stay.”
The three of them continued walking towards the door.
Just when they got to the doorway, they heard the sound of a car outside.
Almost at once, Shen Zihao came flying in like a madman.
Seeing the look on their faces, he paused for a moment and asked, “What’s the matter?”
Dad Xia had a bone-chilling smile on his face as he said, “No big deal, we are just tired from walking around all day. We won’t eat. We’ll go back and rest.”
Shen Zihao had no idea what had had happened, but he looked at Shen Xiu and Mei Feng for a moment. Then he turned around immediately and said, “Sure, let me take you back then.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Xiu frowned and said, “You’re out and about all day without doing any serious work. And you didn’t even come home last night! This is ridiculous! Driving the in-laws home is a job that our family chauffeur can handle.”
He then turned to the butler and instructed, “Go get someone to take our in-laws home in our family Bentley nanny van.”
The butler immediately nodded and said, “Yes, Sir.”
Shen Zihao was reprimanded for seemingly no reason, but he persisted, “I’ll accompany them out then.”
He followed Dad Xia and Mom Xia as they walked out of the house.
Once outside, Shen Zihao apologized, “Dad, Mom, my father can be merciless with his words, please don’t take it to heart. It’s Nuannuan’s and my future, it has nothing to do with him! It must have been tough on all of you today?”
Xia Nuannuan bit her lip when she heard this.
Dad Xia, however, shot him a glance. Pretending to look puzzled, he asked after a pause, “Zihao, I do have a question that I wish to clarify.”
“Please ask.”
“At home, how do you address your stepmother? Is it Mom, or Aunty Mei? Your father insisted earlier that Nuannuan should address her as Mom. This needs to be made clear.”