The smile on the old patriarch's face became a little brighter.
That's why he nodded at Li Xiangzhi.
Then he motioned to Li Xiang to continue.
Li wanted to say that he glanced at Zhang Ling again before.
It was as if he knew his expression would offend Zhang Ling.
That's why it was determined whether Zhang Ling would directly slap a brick on his head.
Um!
It seems that Zhang Ling's facial muscles are quite stretched.
He felt relieved for the time being.
Then he turned to look at the old patriarch and said:
"Lastly! And the most important point."
The old patriarch looked at Li Xiang with expectation and asked:
"What?"
Although Zhang Ling did not speak.
But you can also see the expectant look in her eyes like that of an old patriarch.
Li Xiang then replied:
"That's why I think it's too perfunctory to discuss our marriage tonight when there are no elders on both sides?"
The old patriarch nodded slightly with a look of shame on his face and said:
"Oh, it seems indeed..."
Li Xiang went on to say before the old patriarch finished speaking:
"After all, I am also the new patriarch of the Li family. Doing this not only disrespects the future patriarch's wife, but also loses the face of my Li family in Wuchuan."
When he was talking about the future patriarch's wife, he looked at Zhang Ling and smiled.
Zhang Ling secretly complained in her heart, who is going to be your wife?
The old patriarch nodded in agreement and said:
"It's true! How about I send someone to invite a few prestigious elders from the clan and send someone to pick up Zhang Ling's parents?"
As he spoke, he motioned for the old housekeeper to come over.
Prepare to immediately instruct the old housekeeper to complete the matter as soon as possible according to his wishes.
Li Xiang shook his head again before the old patriarch could give the old housekeeper instructions;
"inappropriate!"
The old patriarch felt that he had followed Li Xiang's wishes.
Ready to make up for his momentary negligence.
I don’t understand why Li Xiang still vetoed his statement?
He began to think that he was giving too much good looks to his juniors today!
That's why one junior after another was disrespectful to him.
However, for the sake of Li Xi's future, everything is done.
He could only endure the discomfort in his heart and asked "Why?"
Li Xiang raised his hand and glanced at his watch and continued to explain:
"Grandpa Patriarch, you see it's already this time. In addition, the elders from both sides live in all directions of Wuchuan. Even if we can get it together, I'm afraid it won't be until after midnight at the earliest."
The old patriarch glanced at the old housekeeper next to him.
The old housekeeper nodded to the old patriarch in agreement.
The old patriarch said nothing.
Just a look.
He motioned to Li Xiang to continue talking about his thoughts.
Li Xiang continued:
"In order to reflect the importance our Li family attaches to marriage, I suggest you choose another auspicious day to send invitations to your parents and elders. How about a specially held grand engagement banquet?"
Obviously, Li Xiang's words touched the old patriarch's heart.
That’s why the old patriarch said happily:
"Okay, okay, very good! Li Xiang, you are so flawless in doing things. It is really a great blessing for the family!"
Li Xiang asked with a slight smile:
"Grandpa Patriarch, do you want us to follow the procedure I just mentioned?"
The old patriarch nodded and said with a smile:
"That's right!"
Li Xiang then looked at the old housekeeper beside him and said:
"Uncle XX (old housekeeper), he always handles things in a decent and orderly manner. I see how I can trouble you to take care of this matter?"
The old housekeeper didn't dare to make a private decision and looked at the old patriarch first.
The old patriarch then smiled and gestured:
"Old man, I'll leave this to you."
The old housekeeper then showed his loyalty and agreed.
I thought the old patriarch’s invitation to dinner tonight would have ended here.
Although Zhang Ling had already prepared herself mentally to accept Li Xiang's decision.
But it was still because of Li Xiang’s expression just now.
There was still a hint of displeasure in her secret joy.
Mainly because Li wanted to skip the proposal process.
The engagement and marriage procedures were discussed directly.
She couldn't wait to find an opportunity to be alone and educate Li Xiang.
I just stood up and wanted to tell the old patriarch again that I wanted to leave.
I didn't expect that the old butler's work efficiency was quite fast.
In less than two minutes, the engagement and wedding dates were already chosen.
The old patriarch was very happy after hearing this and decided to get engaged in three days.
Once the engagement is over, the wedding will be officially scheduled for mid-February next year.
The interval from engagement to marriage was less than three months.
After Zhang Ling heard this, she quickly asked:
"Uncle XX (old housekeeper) is in a hurry right now. Isn't there any other time?"
The old housekeeper smiled and explained:
"Yes, yes. The current auspicious wedding date will be pushed back 63 days."
After hearing this, Zhang Ling immediately said to the old patriarch with some excitement:
"Grandpa Patriarch, how about we postpone the wedding date for another 63 days?"
To be honest, she is not mentally ready for marriage yet.
Thinking of pushing it back one day as much as possible.
The old patriarch asked with a serious expression:
"So you are planning to pay liquidated damages for the family education fund for Xiaodouzi? If so, you can push it back one or two years."
Zhang Ling looked bitter.
She actually forgot about this for a while.
Before Zhang Ling could react.
The old patriarch motioned to the old housekeeper and said:
"Let's do that tomorrow. Notify Lawyer Zhong..."
"Wait a minute!" The current situation no longer allowed Zhang Ling to hesitate too much. She immediately put on a smile and said, "What lawyer should I inform? I think the mid-February mentioned by Uncle XX (the old housekeeper) is very good. That lawyer is fine
Alright."
The old patriarch's face was filled with a proud smile.
It's all under his control now.
He looked at Zhang Ling and asked pretending to be serious:
"Zhang Ling, don't you feel that time is urgent now?"
Zhang Ling just smiled bitterly and shook her head without saying anything.
Li Xiang felt a hot breath burning his soul.
It gave him an inexplicable feeling of fear.
He turned around and saw Zhang Ling's sparkling eyes staring at him.
He looked a little aggrieved and thought to himself that he didn't seem to have done anything to feel sorry for you just now.
at this time!
Zhang Ling had to answer because of the old patriarch's questioning.
He glared at Li Xiang with displeasure.
The moment he turned to look at the old patriarch, he put on a bright smile and said:
"Not tight, not tight, not tight at all!"
The old patriarch nodded with satisfaction.
Then he motioned to the old housekeeper and said:
"Contact Lawyer Zhong tomorrow..."
Zhang Ling asked clearly anxiously:
"Why do you still need to contact a lawyer? I have already agreed to hold the wedding according to the established timetable."
The old patriarch burst into laughter from the bottom of his heart.
Then he began to explain:
"It's okay, don't be nervous. According to the rules of the Li family, every daughter-in-law who enters the Li family must first have their property notarized before marriage."
There was a hint of bitterness in Zhang Ling's smile:
"Notarization of property before marriage! I don't think this is necessary."
You must know that Li Xiang is not willing to do pre-marital property notarization with Zhang Ling as the real Li Xiang's substitute.
It feels like as long as the property notarization is completed.
Zhang Ling seemed to have little relationship with him from now on.
So Li Xiang also agreed and said:
"I also think this seems unnecessary."
The old patriarch completely ignored Li Xiang.
Especially the eyes that glanced at Li Xiang in a hurry were filled with deep disappointment.
However, Li Xiang was more emotional.
This is definitely a good thing for the old patriarch.
So he was not willing to say another word to Li Xiang about this.
Then he looked at Zhang Ling and explained with a smile:
"Don't worry, this is just a formal and necessary process. It's mainly to prevent people who are not from the Li family from interfering in the Li family's business."
This is what the old patriarch said.
Before anything happened between the couple.
The so-called property notarization is a process.
If something really happened.
The Li family will definitely use the property notarization to mercilessly kick their unwanted daughter-in-law out of my house.
Although Zhang Ling did not have in-depth exposure to the secrets and anecdotes of the big family.
But she can also analyze common lies from rumors.
She also knew very well that the lies spread in these families were like a fig leaf.
That is something that cannot be easily pulled off.
In addition, this is the territory of the old patriarch.
She had to be more careful when speaking.
Therefore, Zhang Ling agreed without disobeying the old patriarch.
Suddenly.
She remembered a question.
Before, the old patriarch mentioned the purpose of tonight's family dinner twice in a row.
But there is another purpose that has never been made clear.
The old patriarch didn't seem to want to say anything anymore.
He could see that Zhang Ling had just had the urge to leave in a hurry.
After she agreed to the engagement party and wedding date, she urged her:
"Zhang Ling, I just heard you say you have something to do and you need to leave in a hurry. I have nothing else to say here. Then I won't keep you here."
Li Xiangzao left as soon as possible.
Somewhat excited, I stood up from the dinner table first.
When he saw Zhang Ling still sitting firmly on the dining table, not moving.
So I asked a little strangely:
"Zhang Ling, we can leave. Don't you plan to leave?"
Zhang Ling glanced at Li Wan with a smile and said, "No rush."
She looked at the old patriarch with a bit of seriousness and said:
"Grandpa Patriarch, there is one most important point that I haven't said before. We left in such a hurry. That would be too disrespectful to the old man."
The old patriarch also tried to pretend to be confused and said:
"I have just told you! Zhang Ling, what else do you want to hear?"
Zhang Ling said with a smile:
"You know that. Why do you still ask me?"
The old patriarch may have agreed to the marriage because Zhang Ling had already agreed.
I feel like it doesn’t matter if I don’t mention the last and most important item for now.
He then pretended to think deeply for a while and then persisted in saying:
"Zhang Ling, you are brave! After all, I am your elder. Didn't your parents teach you not to talk to your elders like this?"
The old patriarch seemed to have suppressed emotions for a long time.
Finally, I was fully released at this moment.
Zhang Ling seemed to have already anticipated the reaction of the old patriarch.
She smiled at the old patriarch again and said:
"Grandpa Patriarch, let me ask you one last time. Are you sure you want to talk to me like this?"
After insisting on saying "OK".
Zhang Ling was even more surprised and smiled meaningfully at the old patriarch.
Not another word was said.
Silently, he raised his hand and pulled Li Xiang's wrist towards the door.
The old patriarch looked at the backs of the two young men leaving.
My mind unconsciously recalled Zhang Ling's smile when she said goodbye.
That smile instantly filled the old patriarch's heart with an uneasy feeling.
It's like he had a premonition of something about him in advance.
You will suffer great losses and injuries.
Their backs were about to completely disappear from his sight.
The uneasiness in the old patriarch's heart also reached its extreme.
I can't stand it anymore!
He immediately ordered the old housekeeper to chase him immediately.
Invite Zhang Ling and the two back to the dinner table again.
This time!
Zhang Ling obviously showed extreme impatience and complained:
"Grandpa Patriarch, what are you doing? If you need anything, just tell me. I'm really busy."
These words, deeds, and expressions of hers appeared in the eyes of the old patriarch.
In a trance!
The old patriarch seemed to see that the person standing in front of him was not Zhang Ling.
But it was Li Xi whom he always loved the most.
That’s why the old patriarch said to Zhang Ling with a doting smile:
"My child, don't worry! I will definitely let you sit firmly in the position of patriarch."
Although Zhang Ling was a little confused, why did the old patriarch say these things to her?
However, she still cleverly took advantage of the situation and said with a little sadness:
"Grandpa Patriarch, this is impossible. Wasn't Li Xiang publicly appointed by you as the new Patriarch?"
The old patriarch said with a smile full of confidence:
"Don't worry! Those are just illusions. In fact, grandpa has long..."
The old housekeeper is worthy of being the old patriarch’s personal housekeeper.
The old patriarch is about to come to the critical moment.
The old housekeeper immediately stepped forward and interrupted the old patriarch and said:
"Old patriarch, it's time for you to take medicine. It's time to take medicine."
at this time!
Zhang Ling looked at the old patriarch as if he was a child with a low IQ.
It seems like they don't even recognize them anymore.
In the end, the old housekeeper shook his head helplessly and signaled for them to leave first.
Just before stepping out of the house door.
I accidentally saw Li Xi's anxious figure heading towards the restaurant.
Zhang Ling thought to herself, could this be what the old patriarch said was the body sounding the alarm?
However, it seems that Li Xi can rush over in time.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! It is not ruled out that the scene just now was a play performed by the old patriarch for the two of them.
Once it came out, both of them took it for granted.
The old patriarch really intends to transfer all his rights to Li Xiang's drama.
The purpose is to make Zhang Ling completely relax her vigilance towards the old patriarch.
For the conspiracy against her that the old patriarch did not reveal in the end.
certainly!
These are just Zhang Ling's personal conjectures.
However, she only guessed right.
On the surface, the old patriarch's conspiracy seems to be only aimed at Zhang Ling.
But it was actually aimed at the two of them.
The old patriarch saw Li Xiang's strong love for Zhang Ling.
Today's accidental car accident is the best proof.
Therefore, the old patriarch believed that Zhang Lingruo had fallen into a quagmire from which she could not extricate herself.
Then Li Xiang would definitely jump into the quagmire along with him without hesitation.
Dinner tonight!
The old patriarch specifically emphasized the importance of Zhang Ling at the dinner party.
Thereby increasing Zhang Ling's favorability towards him.
The increase in favorability will inevitably make Zhang Ling relax her vigilance about his future plans.
Taking advantage of the situation, Li Xiang's status in the family was suppressed.
The main purpose is to make Li Xiang mistakenly think that he cannot interest the old patriarch at all.
This creates a certain psychological gap.
There is a gap in treatment between Zhang Ling and Li Xiang at the old patriarch's place.
It is bound to lay the foundation for the conflict between the two of them.
When there is a conflict, it is natural to ignore the old patriarch’s next plan.
Zhang Ling is also the easiest to jump into the fire pit set by the old patriarch.
…
The restaurant where the old patriarch is.
Li Xi ran over.
Like a child nestling in the arms of an elder, he said coquettishly:
"Grandpa Patriarch, you scared me to death just now. I didn't expect that your acting was so lifelike. Even Xi'er didn't notice it for a while."
That’s right!
The old patriarch took medicine and regained his consciousness.
He lied to Li Xi that he was just acting to Zhang Ling and the others.
The somewhat silly Li Xi actually believed what the old patriarch said.
In other words, does Li Xigen care about the health of the old patriarch?
As long as the old patriarch can help her Li Xi get the status she wants, it will be enough.