Forget it，You don't deserve it

Wedding Arrangements

Inside the Luo family villa, Lacey and Jax, who had just woken up, walked downstairs hand in hand, feeling a bit shy upon seeing Rick, along with Jax's parents, busy making dumplings.

"Uncle, Auntie, you're here," Lacey said, approaching them and nervously fiddling with her hands.

"Our girl is awake. Have some water and fruit; we'll be having dumplings soon," Jax's mother said warmly, treating Lacey like her daughter.

Obediently, Lacey went to the living room to pour a glass of water for Jax's mother, not for herself. She also ran one for Jax's father, then finally for Jax, who must be tired after over an hour of exercise. She tenderly handed him the water.

"Hmm, hmm," Rick watched their closeness and coughed to remind, "Lacey, aren't you pouring a glass for your brother? I haven't had a chance to drink water since I returned from the office."

"Big brother, I'll do it!" Jax quickly responded, pouring water for Rick before Lacey could.

"Thanks, brother-in-law!" Rick finally smiled genuinely.

"We're all family, no need for formalities!" Jax replied, scratching his head with a smile.

The dumplings were ready soon, and the family enjoyed the fresh and juicy delicacies of early winter in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Winter had arrived, a time of withering for many things, but it marked a beginning filled with vitality and happiness for the Luo family.

"Come, dumplings and wine; the more you drink, the better! Today marks the start of winter. We've all worked hard this year and reaped good rewards. Let's raise our glasses to celebrate and hope for a chubby grandson next year," Jax's father said passionately, making a toast to welcome winter.

Everyone raised their glasses, smiling happily.

After the toast, Jax's father asked Rick, "Rick, how do you plan to arrange Jax and Lacey's wedding?"

Rick momentarily thought, "I don't have relatives, but I still want a grand wedding. I plan to invite the middle management of my company to get acquainted with my sister. Around a hundred people and Lacey and Jax's classmates will be there. As for your side, invite all your relatives. I'll cover the expenses. You can rent a bus from your hometown. Will that be enough? I'll take care of the accommodation."

Rick's arrangements seemed thoughtful, but Jax's father frowned slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with part of it.

"Rick, your arrangements are good, but I don't want you to spend so much. I'd prefer not to have my relatives from the countryside come over. It's too much trouble, and staying in hotels is expensive. The gift money won't cover it," he said, concerned about the cost of accommodating everyone in a fine hotel, even though it wasn't his money. More importantly, he worried about losing face if everyone knew Jax was marrying into the Luo family, despite the family's appealing conditions.

"Rick, I think we should do this. After all, it's my Jax who's marrying. Let's have the wedding in our hometown first. You need to attend as the in-law. I don't have many friends and relatives; just a dozen tables will do, and it's cheaper to have it in the village," Jax's father suggested.

Knowing his in-laws cared about appearances, Rick didn't say much and agreed. Of course, Jax's father also expected Rick to pay for it, but he didn't mention it outright, leaving him a bit frustrated.

Do you want to save face without spending money? That's not how the world works.

With the wedding arrangements settled and nothing else to discuss, Rick asked Jax to accompany his parents to the hotel, leaving him and Lacey alone at home.