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Chapter 245: Chapter 204 Dream Set Sail (Please Subscribe!)_1
Shortly after Lin Jiaxue was called out by Qin Shiqi, Mother Tang went into Tang Qing’s room.
"Mom, what can I do for you?" Tang Qing asked with a knowing smile.
"As if you don’t know! Tell me, where did all your money come from? Initially, I only gave you three thousand, and together with your own savings, it’s no more than five thousand. The bank card for the dividends is still with me. The trip to Province City definitely cost you something, yet you’ve spent almost ten thousand on gifts this time. I’m not saying you shouldn’t spend, but where did the money come from? Did you borrow from others again?" Mother Tang rambled on, but she lowered her voice to avoid being heard by others. Her tone was full of anxiety.
When Aunt casually mentioned the actual cost of Tang Qing’s purchases while cooking, it gave her quite a fright. Her first reaction was that Tang Qing had borrowed money again. It wasn’t the money that bothered her, but the fact that Tang Qing had ignored her advice and borrowed money again.
Tang Qing felt a bit scared under Mother Tang’s glare. He wouldn’t feel afraid if it were anyone else glaring, but this was his mother. It wasn’t fear per se, but rather respect.
"I didn’t borrow any money. As for where the money came from, you will know in a few days. It’s earned in a legitimate way." Tang Qing cheerfully responded. Once his wealthy Uncle Tang Kai arrived, he would have a strong backing. Especially using his uncle’s reputation, he could financially aid his parents and make their work more relaxed, and the same for Lin’s parents.
Even though he and Lin Jiaxue were not married yet, giving money to her family wasn’t quite appropriate, but Tang Qing had already considered Lin Jiaxue as his wife. They couldn’t let each other go in this life and that’s why he didn’t hesitate.
"A few days? What do you mean?" Mother Tang asked, confused.
"Mom, it’s a good thing; you’ll see. You will even praise me," Tang Qing replied, smiling.
"You, this kid," Mother Tang sighed, realizing that Tang Qing wouldn’t spill the beans. However, she felt relieved when he mentioned that the explanation would satisfy her in a few days. As long as the money was not borrowed, that was fine, so her face gradually relaxed.
"Alright, I will surprise you in a few days," Tang Qing said.
"A surprise?! I just hope you won’t scare me," Mother Tang responded grumpily.
"Hehe, I won’t," said Tang Qing, laughing.
At this moment, Uncle Qin Yugang’s voice came from outside, "Yu Zhen, come and have dinner."
Afterward, Tang Qing and Mother Tang left the room. All the families sat at the table. The folding table bought by Aunt a few days back was large enough for ten people, so it wasn’t as crammed as before.
It was Qin Shiyu’s first time having so many people celebrate her birthday. She looked a bit nervous. Like the previous time, Tang Qing had ordered a big cake in advance. The shop owner himself delivered it even before Tang Qing reached home. Myanmar Shiqi shamelessly stole a slice and, to lessen her ’guilt,’ she even shared it with Shiyu. The adults didn’t say anything. After all, the cake was for the kids. It didn’t matter if they ate it earlier or later, as long as they were happy.
Qin Shiqi strongly requested Tang Qing to buy her an even bigger cake on her 18th birthday. As thanks, she even helped Tang Qing to pick up food and peel shrimp, which made everyone laugh heartily.
After this lively dinner, only Tang Qing knew that this group of people would have to gather again in a few days. Uncle Tang Kai was coming home, and because any potential problem was dismissed, there would certainly be a grand feast.
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The following day.
As soon as school was dismissed in the afternoon.
Tang Qing followed Wang Yan to her house.
This time, Tang Qing didn’t bring any valuables. It was necessary to keep it formal on his first visit last time. Now, as a junior visiting a senior’s house for dinner, bringing some fruit was enough.
By this time, Wang Sheng was back home, waiting for Tang Qing. His real estate company was now on track. The connections that needed to be sorted out in the early stage were almost done. All that was needed now was occasional maintenance. Moreover, as a developer, he was at the very top of the industrial chain, all the construction units, design units, supervising units, survey units, and all kinds of building materials suppliers were subordinate to him. Therefore, he had much more free time than before. He did not have to wine and dine around to suck up to people anymore.
Wang Sheng had spent his whole afternoon at home, watching TV and drinking tea while smoking. Meanwhile, Wang Yan’s mother, Shi Lan, was in the kitchen on her own, preparing the last dish, turtle soup. She nagged Wang Sheng about his old-fashioned thinking now and then. Wang Sheng could only respond with a bitter smile.
Now, they had two camps in their family. Wang Yan and her mother agreed to let Wang Yan become a celebrity. Her mother even dreamed of becoming a celebrity mom. However, Wang Sheng had serious reservations about it. After all, it was about his daughter’s future, and he had to deal with it carefully.
He hadn’t talked to his father about this issue yet. But he knew that once he talked about it, his father would definitely side with his granddaughter. Even if he talked to Wang Yan’s uncle, he would definitely agree. With Wang Yan’s coaxing skills, no one in their family could resist her, leaving him ’isolated and helpless’. However, Wang Yan was sensible enough not to ask her grandfather for help because she hoped her father would genuinely support her.
