Chapter 1246: Side Story: Discussing Marriage at the Dinner Table!
Minal finally entered Ye Xi’s house as Ye Xi’s girlfriend.
Facing Ye Xi’s mother and Pu Sangzhi’s parents, Minal wasn’t nervous at all.
Since they were elders she had interacted with before, and they didn’t intend to make things difficult for her, the meeting was relaxed, focused on mutual engagement.
Minal brought two Beijing roast ducks, which Xu Hui immediately put in the microwave for processing.
On the table, Xu Hui had also prepared a lavish spread to welcome Minal.
Faced with this grand feast of seafood and meat, abalone and lobster, Minal felt deeply ashamed for the two roast ducks she’d brought as a gift today.
Of course, with her open personality, she spoke directly: "Mother-in-law, I’m really sorry, the news came so suddenly last night, I couldn’t prepare a gift for you, but I’ll make sure to bring something more substantial next time."
"No need, no need, what gifts are necessary! You child..."
Xu Hui was actually quite embarrassed by Minal’s words, but deep down, she was genuinely pleased with Minal.
Let’s not talk about anything else.
Just the fact that Minal was a girl from Sangzhi’s dormitory, and was staying at the school for research like Ye Xi.
Xu Hui had no complaints about her!
Because Xu Hui knew that a girl with such qualities couldn’t be found through matchmaking! Let alone being personally chosen by her son!
"Mother-in-law, next time I visit, I’ll bring you some special products from Xinjiang!"
Minal affectionately held Xu Hui’s arm and said with a smile.
"We can talk about that next time, no need to be so polite, we’re almost family now." Xu Hui replied with a smile.
"You two shouldn’t be so formal with each other, sit down quickly!"
Chen Huifen, already seated, watched the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law exchanging courtesies at the table and couldn’t help but urge them to sit down!
It was clear that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were still a bit reserved.
After being reminded by Chen Huifen, a slow-reacting Xu Hui quickly said, "Sit down, kids, sit down and eat first. Once the Beijing roast duck is heated, let Xiaoxi bring it over."
"Hey, mother-in-law, come sit too!" Minal responded cheerfully.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law finally sat down together.
At one long rectangular table, Pu Sangzhi’s parents sat opposite, Xu Hui and Minal sat on one side, while Ye Xi was still in the kitchen handling those two Beijing roast ducks.
Beside Minal, there was still a seat reserved for Ye Xi.
Since the Beijing roast ducks she brought were semi-finished, heating them up wouldn’t take much time.
Very soon, Ye Xi came out of the kitchen with two plates of Beijing roast duck.
The heated duck meat smelled fragrant, still accompanied by the unique sauce, pancakes; Ye Xi sliced cucumber slivers and scallion slivers, handling them properly.
With the food ready, Ye Xi sat beside Minal, and the meal officially began.
While eating and chatting, the elders mostly discussed the wedding.
According to the elders’ plan, after this year’s Spring Festival, Xu Hui suggested that both families meet to fix the wedding date and details together.
Ye Qingcao just got married yesterday and will be visiting in the coming days. So Xu Hui won’t go out during this time.
Once Ye Qingcao’s situation is settled, Ye Xi’s wedding can be arranged.
The Ye Family had just completed one wedding, and immediately needed to prepare for a second one, which meant double happiness.
Once these two children’s major life events were settled, Xu Hui wouldn’t have any worries.
Fortunately, her family’s wealth was ample, so she could afford expenses for both weddings.
Even if she couldn’t, Pu Wenhua would help her, so money wasn’t a concern.
Despite this, Xu Hui still asked Minal directly, "What kind of expectation does Xiaomai’s family have regarding the dowry? This matter is quite important, I think you should give your parents a call to let them know, I should prepare early."
"No need, not at all!"
Minal shook her head, decisively taking charge of this matter, "I’m willingly marrying him, there’s really no need for a dowry, it doesn’t matter!"
After she spoke, the elders around the table and Ye Xi all turned their attention towards Minal.
The elders thought: She was definitely a girl Ye Xi tricked into this, too foolish and easy to manipulate!
Luckily, Xu Hui wasn’t a mother-in-law who was oblivious to reality, and she would insist on this matter.
"Child, regarding the dowry, you can’t decide this alone. You should call your parents, it doesn’t matter if it’s the usual amount, I can afford it." Xu Hui said.
"But I think it’s vulgar to talk about money in our relationship. Let’s not discuss the dowry, I really don’t need it. As long as I can marry him, that’s all!" Minal said.
Beside her, Ye Xi silently drank his beverage, as all the elders’ eyes were now on him.
Probably, they all thought Ye Xi was quite something...
Usually quiet, when he acted, he could easily bring a girl to heel.
Xu Hui nodded, "Regarding the dowry, I’ll discuss it with your parents later."
After saying this, Xu Hui turned to Ye Xi, "Xiaoxi, treat Xiaomai well."
A girl is most foolish when she wholeheartedly believes in love...
Xu Hui was experienced, and she understood these things.
Once a girl becomes clear-headed, her perspective naturally becomes realistic.
So, regarding this daughter-in-law... Xu Hui was thoroughly satisfied with her in her heart and eyes.
She was very good to Ye Xi!
Minal nudged Ye Xi with her elbow, "You better listen to mother-in-law’s words!" You’ll have to treat her well in the future!
Ye Xi responded coldly: "Mm."
