The Sweetest Marriage (2)

Ch. 303: The Ending of the Wedding

At this banquet table, Grandfather Wei was the oldest and held the highest seniority. Setting aside their identities, both pairs of newlyweds should have toasted to him. Indeed, Wei Chen and Wei Hua had a falling-out with Grandfather Wei before, but on this occasion, they were willing to show him respect.

So, among the two pairs of newlyweds, the first toast at this table was still directed towards Grandfather Wei.

Grandfather Wei felt somewhat awkward inwardly, observing the two pairs of newlyweds toasting to him. He bravely drank the contents of the glass with a show of generosity. However, only Grandfather Wei knew that the taste in his throat wasn't the sharpness of alcohol but bitterness, magnifying his regret.

Nevertheless, Grandfather Wei had battled in the business world for many years, and he concealed these emotions well without showing them. Yet, in the next moment, he felt quite embarrassed.

When the previous two pairs of newlyweds toasted to the main table, the elders receiving the toasts had given substantial red envelopes to the couples. Grandfather Wei hadn't taken this wedding seriously earlier and hadn't prepared any red envelopes. Now, after receiving the toasts from the newlyweds, he felt a bit at a loss.

Fortunately, Housekeeper Zhang had foreseen this situation and had prepared red envelopes after assisting Grandfather Wei inside. Seeing Grandfather Wei in a daze, Housekeeper Zhang promptly presented the red envelopes.

Grandfather Wei gave a rare grateful glance to Housekeeper Zhang, handed the red envelopes to the two pairs of newlyweds, and thus diffused the awkwardness.

The two pairs of newlyweds, unaware of Grandfather Wei's recent discomfort, accepted the red envelopes and turned to toast their respective fathers.

Sheng Jiaqi and Chen Yunlan knew a bit about Grandfather Wei's background. Seeing he hadn't even prepared red envelopes, they felt somewhat angry, but considering it was a joyous day, they didn't show it. They accepted the toasts from the two pairs of newlyweds and handed over red envelopes.

Apart from Grandfather Wei and the two fathers, Chen Shijing and Chen Shixian from the Chen family were also seated at this table. When the two pairs of newlyweds came to toast, Chen Shixian's voice rang out, "I heard Yunzeng mention a remarkable young man named Wei Chen from Changfeng Group. I didn't expect to meet him in such a way today. Speaking of which, Chen Li is still my great-nephew. Having such outstanding younger generations, I'm quite proud."

Chen Shixian, being a military man, had a booming voice, and at this moment, he didn't hold back at all. Everyone nearby could clearly hear his words, and he was right. He and Chen Shihuai were cousins; Chen Shihuai was Chen Li's grandfather, so naturally, he was Chen Li's great uncle. In terms of blood relations, he was indeed Chen Li's great uncle.

However, his loud declaration about this relationship had caused quite a stir among the people present.

"The Chen family and the Qu family? Weren't they at odds? How did they become in-laws?"

As people murmured and speculated, Chen Yunlan stood up. He walked over to Chen Shixian with a smile, raised a glass toward him, and before Chen Shixian could drink, he said, "General Chen, our Chen Li really can't measure up to your Chen family's connections. Today, we'll politely decline your favor." Chen Yunlan inverted his cup, indicating that he had finished the drink.

Chen Shixian's previously jovial expression instantly froze. He had been considering using his family's status to exert pressure on the Sheng family. Moreover, it was a joyous occasion; surely the Sheng family wouldn't want to create a scene? Surprisingly, it wasn't the Sheng family causing a commotion; instead, it was their own Chen family member, Chen Yunlan.