The tabletop is full of delicacies from the mountains and seas, everything that flies in the sky, runs on the ground, and swims in the sea.
Qi Hui and Fang Limin sat in the main seats.
"Sister, I'm taking your place today."
Wang Minglan: "What did my sister say? Today I am here to take care of you!"
Everyone sat down happily.
Fang Huaian took out a bottle of liquor: "It's rare for everyone to get together, let's have a drink tonight."
Fang Limin's eyes flashed: "Okay, okay."
Except for the pregnant Lu Xiaoman and her two children, everyone else poured a glass of wine in cooperation. Even Wang Minglan took the initiative to ask for a drink.
The house has not been so lively for a long time, and she is really happy today.
Before the banquet officially started, Song Yiqing asked Qi Hui to say a few words.
She originally wanted Fang Limin to speak, but Fang Huaian said Qi Hui was more suitable.
Qi Hui hesitated for a moment, then raised her glass: "I'm really happy that our family has finally gathered together. This is not a social gathering, and I don't want to say a lot of official words. Xiaoman, welcome to join our big family. We will definitely treat you as
It hurts just like a biological daughter. And Xiaoqing, thank you for preparing so much and for your hard work."
Lu Xiaoman blushed. The atmosphere was so good that she wanted to have a drink.
But when I thought of the little one in my belly, I quickly gave up the idea.
"Thank you, auntie."
Everyone raised their glasses together and took a sip.
Qi Hui took out two exquisite red boxes from her bag: "This is a gift from me to you two. When Xiaoqing got married, I didn't know about it. Let's make up for it together this time."
She opened the box and revealed two exquisite gold and jade bracelets.
The two bracelets are crystal clear and well-preserved. The gold-inlaid parts are slightly different. One is peony and the other is jasmine.
The craft of gold inlaid jade has been lost, but the gold and jade bracelets that can be found today are all handed down.
In addition to the value of the bracelet itself, it also adds the value of a historical relic.
Lu Xiaoman was a little shocked. This gift was too expensive.
She looked at Song Yiqing, who took it calmly.
"Thank you, mother-in-law, then I'm welcome."
She accepted it, and Lu Xiaoman naturally couldn't hold back and took it: "Thank you, auntie."
Fang Limin blushed. He also prepared a gift, but it was not as valuable as Qi Hui's.
In comparison, it's a bit embarrassing.
He quietly said to her: "You gave me such a good gift, what do you want me to do?"
Qi Hui glanced at him sideways, he could do whatever he wanted, what did it have to do with her!
Fang Limin was embarrassed: "I also prepared a gift. But it's not as well prepared as your mother."
He took out two bankbooks from his bag: "I know that I have wronged you brothers over the years. Whether it is growing up or starting a family, I have not helped. This is all my net worth, saved over the years. I will divide it into
I ordered two copies, one for Huai'an and one for Qi Xun."
"Since you are both married, I will give the money to Xiaoqing and Xiaoman, and leave the money in my wife's hands. Listen to my wife! Only then can this family be good!"
Song Yiqing took it with a smile. She was not short of money, but this was the old man's wish and it was hard to refuse.
"Thank you, father-in-law."
Lu Xiaoman suppressed her uneasiness: "Thank you, uncle."
Qi Hui didn't show it on her face, but she was quite satisfied with Fang Limin's performance.
She was a little curious about how much wife money he had accumulated after being a bachelor all his life.
Song Yiqing glanced secretly, and when she met Qi Hui's gaze, she made a silent gesture.
Qi Hui took a guess: One million? One million for one child, two million for two children. That's okay. He didn't become a father in vain.
Song Yiqing: I'm afraid it's not a misunderstanding, it's one hundred thousand...
Fang Limin has no additional income except salary and allowances. He has saved 200,000 yuan, which is almost all his salary in the past few decades.
After receiving gifts from both of them, we officially entered into the eating and drinking session.
Three factions were formed on the table. Qi Hui and Wang Minglan led a group of female relatives to talk about home affairs.
Brothers Fang Limin and Fang Huaian were talking about things in the compound. Lu Xiaoman was on Qi Hui's side, but her heart was with Fang Limin.
Fang Jinnian and Luo Tiegen formed their own group and went down to play early after dinner.
Fang Limin had been drinking for three rounds and was a little drunk. During the conversation, he unknowingly took on the style of a chief's speech.
"The international situation has been unclear recently. Although our development has achieved certain results, there is still a certain distance compared with other countries. You must base yourself on your own work and learn more and see more."
This was something he had been worrying about all his life, and even when he was dreaming, he was thinking about these things.
In the past, Qi Xun had heard about his glorious deeds through others. This was his first official contact with Fang Limin.
Fang Limin was ashamed of him, but never of the country.
The resentment towards him in my heart gradually diminished, which was conducive to the current situation. Maybe he would make the same choice as him.
He looked at Lu Xiaoman and was glad that he could develop his own career and be with him.
Fang Limin toasted frequently, and Fang Huaian and Qi Xun drank a lot with him.
After three rounds of drinking, his cheeks were slightly red, and the three of them were the only ones left at the dinner table.
His eyes were hot, he looked at Qi Xun and said: "After so many years, I have never appeared when you need me. It is my dereliction of duty as a father. I don't ask you to forgive me, but I will do my best.
I can make it up to you. I hope you can live happily."
Their happiness is his happiness...
Fang Huaian and Qi Xun didn't expect that he would say that, so they put down their wine glasses at a loss.
The father's love that Qi Xun had been looking forward to for many years suddenly arrived. Instead of being as excited as he imagined, it was calm and hesitant.
"You have grown up and have your own family. To Huihui, you are the fruits of his hard work, and I am the one who jumped out halfway to pick the fruits. I can understand that she cannot accept me."
Once a hole is opened, the desire to talk will flow out continuously.
Fang Limin took advantage of the wine to say everything he wanted to say.
"I know that you two are both excellent and have your own ambitions and ideals. You just go ahead and realize them, and I will always be your strong support."
Qi Xun's Adam's apple moved. He thought about his father when no one was taking care of him, thought about his father when he was bullied, and thought about his father when Qi Hui objected to him joining the army.
Now he got it... Although it came late, his father's love is just like what the textbook said, silent, deep and selfless.
Fang Huaian filled the wine glass: "What happened in the past is gone. The days ahead are still long. I hope we can all be well. Dad."
Fang Limin's hand holding the wine glass shook. He couldn't believe that he had just called his father.