"No one asked me to come, I came on my own."
As soon as Sun Liyun finished answering this question, she heard the sound of a woman arguing with a staff member at the door.
"Let me in, I am Sun Liyun's daughter, the mother of that child."
Everyone turned to look and saw a woman in her late twenties and early twenties rushing into the venue with a cold look on her face.
Sun Liyun’s daughter? The child's mother? A woman who wants to give birth to a child for Qiao Yicheng even after they break up?
Seeing that the old man was in trouble, he had no choice but to take action himself, right?
To everyone's surprise, she did not argue with Qiao Yicheng or the Xiang family. Instead, she walked to her mother, grabbed the child and held her in her arms.
"Who asked you to come here? How many times have I told you that I will not marry him, and you don't have to worry about it."
"Xiao Mo, I'm doing this for your own good."
Pa~
The answer to the "for your own good" was a resounding slap in the face.
Sun Liyun was stunned.
Everyone present was stunned.
The daughter beat her mother?
This... what kind of family is this?
"For my own good? Why didn't you dissuade me when you knew I was good with Chen Jun? Instead, you made suggestions, hoping that I would snatch him away from his wife. Now that Qiao Yicheng is going to marry someone else, you are holding the child Come here to make trouble. Am I not clearer about his character than you? Even if the marriage between the Qiao family and the Xiang family is ruined, will he turn around and marry me? Don’t think I don’t know. You did it for Chen Junliang’s money. .”
Discussions started again.
Sun Xiaomo ever worked as a mistress?
Sun Liyun came to the wedding to make trouble for Chen Junliang's money. The child was just a bargaining chip for her to negotiate terms?
Such a mother and daughter... No wonder Qiao Yicheng refused to marry her despite her words. What man wouldn't shy away from her?
Sun Liyun just slapped her backhand. Facing her daughter who didn't understand her, she felt both aggrieved and sad, but also filled with indignation: "Yes, I do it for money, but isn't it also to ensure that you two have a good life? Last year, I did it for the money. When I was in the hospital, you should know the story of the old lady in the next bed. If I die one day, who will take care of you and your children, him? Even if he is willing to take care of it, will his wife agree? The money in his hand It’s the most real and the one that gives people the most sense of security.”
The daughter slapped her mother, and the mother slapped her daughter back.
For the staff who had nothing to do with their own business, this scene was a bit funny, but no one could laugh.
"Lao Xiang, what's going on?"
An old voice came from the door, breaking the complex and subtle atmosphere in the venue. Everyone turned to look and saw a middle-aged man wearing a simple Chinese tunic suit walking in with the support of a girl.
"Old Song, why are you here?"
Father Xiang quickly left his seat and faced forward. During this period, he glanced at Song Qingyuan and saw that the boy was whispering to Qiao Yicheng, not knowing what he was talking about.
Xiang Mu and Xiang Beifang each have their own expressions.
Director Zuo, who was the witness of the marriage, also walked over with a flattering smile.
Most of the guests didn't know who the visitor was, but judging from Xiang Fu's behavior, they knew he had a lot of background.
"I'm coming to Xiao Qiao's wedding."
Song Lian's words made Xiang's father's face change slightly. Many people knew that Qiao Yicheng and Song Qingyuan were good friends. It was normal for the former to get married and the latter to attend, but now the father also came from Beijing, so This is surprising. You must know that when Xiang Beiyi got married, his old friend was not present. He just had someone prepare a generous gift and send it over.
"Look at the surprised look on your face. Nanfang is my niece, and Reporter Qiao is half my teacher. He taught me calligraphy for two years in Beijing without paying a penny, and they are good buddies from Qingyuan. Now the two of them are When someone gets married, shouldn’t I come?”
Father Xiang said: "It's time to come, it's time to come."
"Then what's your expression? Are you unhappy that I'm coming to the wedding?"
"Happy, happy, of course happy."
Can Father Xiang say he is unhappy? Do he dare to say he is unhappy?
"By the way, come, let me introduce you. This is the son of Mr. Pan, a master of traditional Chinese painting. We also met by chance on the train. When we chatted, we found out that we were both here to attend Xiao Qiao's wedding, so we came together." Song Lian smiled and introduced to Xiang's father a man behind him who was about fifty years old and had a mole under his eyebrow.
The son of Mr. Pan, the master of traditional Chinese painting?
Xiang's father suddenly realized when he thought of the painting Qiao Yicheng gave him when he first came to visit.
"Hello, hello, I've heard Mr. Pan's name for a long time."
Father Xiang quickly greeted him with a smile and shook hands with Mr. Painter as a sign of goodwill.
"Where is Xiao Qiao? Where has Xiao Qiao gone?"
After meeting an old friend, Song Lian brought the topic to the leading actor in the wedding.
"Dad, here it is, here it is."
Song Qingyuan raised his right hand to signal and pulled Lin Yue over.
"Uncle, I told you not to come. Just wait until Nanfang and I find time to go to Beijing to see you. It's such a long distance, the journey is tiring, and you're not in good health. Just in case..."
"What if, what if, don't say bad words on the big day. If you really feel bad about it, wait until the wedding is over, cook me some vegetables, let me have a few drinks, and give me some calligraphy and paintings before leaving." ”
"Did you take this opportunity to blackmail me?"
"What a wonderful niece I am from the south. She has already married into your Qiao family. I want you to cook a few dishes for me and write a few words. How am I wronging you?"
"I can't help you, okay, okay, okay, when the ceremony is over, I will turn on the small stove for you."
"Okay, there are many guests today, so I won't waste your time." Song Lian turned around and looked at Xiang's father and said, "Old Xiang, where are you at the table? Let's sit closer. We haven't seen each other for three years since last time. I miss you so much."
"Uncle Song, here, here..." Xiang Beifang said with a flattering look on his face as he moved towards the dining table where the Xiang family was sitting.
Lin Yue met Father Xiang's gaze and walked up to Professor Pan, held his hand and said, "Uncle Pan, why didn't you say anything before you came so I could have someone pick you up."
"I don't want to give you a surprise, and I'm not here alone." As he spoke, he turned sideways and said, "This is my student Jin Tong, he is also from Nanjing."
"Where is Xiao Jin's family from?"
Lin Yue shook hands with Jin Tong and greeted him warmly.
"My family is from the horse group."
"I just went there a few days ago for Mr. Sun's birthday anniversary..."
Lin Yue chatted casually and offered the two of them seats next to Song Lian.
Sun Liyun was left hanging in the middle of the venue, seemingly forgotten by everyone.
Father Xiang glanced at Lin Yue with a complicated expression. Just as he was about to talk to Mother Xiang, Song Qingyuan, who was standing at the door of the banquet hall and looking out, walked quickly to Xiang Nanfang: "Here he comes, he comes."
"Who's coming?"
"The person you've always wanted to meet."
Before he finished speaking, the hotel waiter led five or six people in from outside.
"Wow, it's them...really here..."
The venue suddenly became excited because many people knew the three people walking in front.
Zhao ** is the host of "Man and Nature", Ju* is the mainstay of the children's channel, and Xiao Cui is the host of "The Truth".
In terms of status, they cannot compare with people like Song Lian, Xiang Fu, and Professor Pan. However, in terms of recognition, they can be said to be household names, known to all women and children.
People like Aunt Wu, Qi Weiyi, Qi Xiaoya and others came here not only to attend Qiao Yicheng's wedding, but also to have close contact with CCTV celebrities.
Qiao Yicheng has been working in Beijing for three years and is said to be very popular. Although he is now back to Nanjing to work, he is still working in the media system to earn a living. Now that he is getting married to Xiang Nanfang, there must be a few people there to show their interest, right?
Facts have proved that they were right. Even though they were all busy people from CCTV and had to rush from Beijing to Nanjing, six or seven people still came. Listening to what Qiao Yicheng called them, even the director of the news center came, so to speak. It was enough for the two newcomers.
Watching Qiao Zuwang, Aunt Wu, Qi Weiyi and others running to take photos with their favorite host, even Xiang Nanfang left a teacher Zhao, and another teacher Zhao worked hard and forgot to explain what just happened to his parents. Xiang’s father He asked his wife with a cold face: "What do you think we should do about this?"
Xiang's mother hesitated for a moment and replied, "You can't keep a daughter in college."
Why do they feel embarrassed? It's mainly because the Xiang family is much better than the Qiao family. As for their daughter, she actually found a husband with an illegitimate child. It doesn't sound good if she tells it. But now, Song Lian is here again and he has elevated her to half a teacher's level. level, and the son of a master of traditional Chinese painting made a special trip south. Now a group of celebrities from CCTV are also here. Not to mention the relationship with the older generation, how many young people can have such achievements as Qiao Yicheng?
The Xiang family is better than the Qiao family, but their sons are taller than their daughters.
"Excuse me, is this the place where Qiao Yicheng, reporter Qiao, held his wedding?"
When Xiang's father and Xiang's mother were speechless and helpless, a weak question sounded at the door.
The eyes of the guests, friends and staff present were attracted by the CCTV host, and they did not notice the three extra people at the door. Xiang's father and Xiang's mother saw it.
The person who asked the question was an old man about 65 years old. He was wearing a cotton-padded jacket with wrinkled cloth outside, but it was still clean and looked like he had just been washed. His skin was rough and dark, and his face was covered with At first glance, he is a farmer from a village or suburb.
There are two people behind, they look much younger, about thirty or forty years old, and they are equally undressed.
"Yes, that's right." Father Xiang walked over and said, "Are you also here to attend Qiao Yicheng's wedding?"
He heard Xiang Nanfang mention that Qiao Zuwang's ancestral home was in northern Jiangsu, and she had a cousin in her hometown. After she married Qiao Yicheng, she had to find time to go over to add to her ancestral graves and burn some paper money. Now that I saw the three people opposite me, I took it for granted that they were relatives of Qiao Zuwang's hometown.
Unexpectedly, the man in the Chinese tunic suit nodded, shook his head, and ordered the two juniors to put the bags they were carrying behind them somewhere out of the way.
"Are you the elder of Reporter Qiao?"
Father Xiang hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Yes."
"Wang Qiang, you have read a book, you can tell me about this." The old man saw that Mr. Xiang was dressed as a cultural man and felt a little unable to speak, so he gave the task of explaining the purpose of his visit to the youngest of the two behind him. .
"Well, we are the village representatives of Xiaozhuang Village. Four years ago, reporters Qiao and Song went to our place to report on the excessive discharge of sewage from the paper mill upstream of the Xiaoji River. After the film was broadcast on TV, it caused a stir in the county. After a period of management, the Xiaoji River returned to its previous clarity. Villagers no longer need to drink well water, and can also use it for watering the ground and washing clothes. A few days ago, the staff of "Hot Spot Interview" visited us When I paid a return visit there and talked about reporter Qiao, everyone found out that he was no longer on CCTV and was about to get married. After that, the village chief called all the heads of households together for a meeting. Everyone felt that it was okay to not know, since After knowing this, we had to do something for Reporter Qiao, so each family pooled some money together and bought some wild goods and gifts for us to bring over, as a token of everyone's gratitude."
Father Xiang and Mother Xiang looked at each other with complicated expressions.
There is nothing better than this scene to show that he is a good reporter who pleads for the people.
The villagers of Xiaozhuang Village accidentally learned that Qiao Yicheng was getting married. How many groups and individuals were there who didn't know the news?
"Come in, come in, sit down, drink some water, and take a rest. I'll call Xiao Qiao for you." Mother Xiang greeted the three of them through the door with a smile.
"No, no." The old man in Mao suit waved his hands repeatedly: "The things have been delivered, it's time for us to leave."
It was easy to tell from the looks in the eyes of the three people that they did not want their arrival to cause trouble to the people inside, so they stood outside the door and refused to enter the banquet hall.
Father Xiang stepped forward and took the old man's hand: "To tell you the truth, I am the girl's parent. You came all the way and left like this. If you don't tell me, I feel bad. Xiao Qiao will be unhappy if he finds out. And I want to I say, none of the guests in this room are as distinguished as you."
"I don't dare to say that, I don't dare to say that." The old man was a little panicked: "There must be many leaders inside."
Father Xiang and Mother Xiang looked at each other and smiled. Just as they were about to explain a few words to him, the eldest half-daughter of Xiang Nanfang and Xiang Bei came out.
"Dad, Mom, please go in and take a look."
"What's wrong?" Mother Xiang was puzzled.
"You'll know if you go over and take a look."
Mother Xiang glanced at Father Xiang and followed her eldest daughter into the banquet hall.
She originally thought that Qiao Yicheng would chat with his CCTV colleagues for a while, but she didn't expect that Sun Liyun's attitude towards bringing her children to the house to recognize her parents was particularly upright, and she actually walked back to the podium to bring up the old incident, which magnified the stain again.
"As for me, I think I have a bit of backbone and a bit of a temper. My son, I believe that if Uncle Xiang and Aunt Xiang can't accept it, and the South also has concerns, the marriage will not be concluded today."
Song Lian and others looked at each other in shock and quickly asked the insider to find out the whole story.
"Now, let's put aside the question of whether to marry or not. Song Qingyuan knows that as a reporter, I have a bad habit of asking why everything. Sun Liyun said that he came to the wedding scene to cause trouble for Chen Junliang's money. , As far as I know, Chen Junliang was fired from Xinhua Bookstore three years ago for accepting kickbacks from suppliers, and he was also fined a large amount of money, and he has not been doing well in the past two years. How could he use money to bribe Sun Liyun?"
He clapped his hands after asking the question.
The door to the dressing room opened, and a somewhat wretched-looking man was pushed to Lin Yue's side by Song Qing.
"Tell me, Chen Junliang, where did you get that money?"
"..."
"Don't say that, okay. You can go to the police station to talk about this issue. The police must be interested in the fact that you don't have money to pay the fine, but you have money to bribe Sun Liyun to come to the wedding and cause trouble."
When he heard that Lin Yue was going to call the police, Chen Junliang was scared: "I...I said, I said..."
His eyes glanced around the audience and finally settled on Xiang Beiyi, who was shrinking back.
"He ordered me to do it, and he gave me the money."
The guests followed his direction and looked over, and when they saw the panicked face, everyone was stunned.
Xiang Beifang?
Are these things all caused by the groom’s uncle?
Is his brain burned out? To embarrass his sister.
Xiang Beifang was still retreating until he stepped on someone's foot. When he looked back, he found that it was his mother.
His sister who was standing not far away looked at him with disbelief: "Brother, did you really do this?"
"No, not me, he lied, he lied..."
Xiang Beifang kept denying it, but anyone could see how guilty he was and how timid he was.
Long before Qiao Yicheng went to Xiang's family to meet her elders, Xiang Beifang had often introduced young men from powerful families to Xiang Nanfang, but no one could catch her eye until Song Qingyuan helped them get to know each other.
She knew that Xiang Beifang was dissatisfied with Qiao Yicheng, but she never expected that her brother would do such a despicable thing in order to break up the two of them and avenge the humiliation he had brought upon himself.
"Beifang, tell me the truth, did you do this?"
Mother Xiang was ashamed and angry, her face turned red.
"Mom...Mom...I..."
Xiang Beifang hesitated and couldn't say a complete sentence.
Pa~
A loud slap in the face.
"brute!"
It was Xiang's father who took action, and behind him stood three rural people who had come from afar.
"How could I raise such a thing like you? The Xiang family has been completely embarrassed by you."
Xiang Beifang covered his face and did not dare to look up. Just now he said that his sister had brought shame on the Xiang family, but he did not expect that the retribution would come so quickly.
Not to mention the guests whispering below, Song Qingyuan was also making sarcastic remarks to Lin Yue.
"After all, he is also your elder brother-in-law. Is this too much?"
"Did you pass it?" Lin Yue said, "I think you are quite happy."
"Who told him to show off in front of me every day since he got married?"
"Then it's over."
"What I mean is that I'm not his brother-in-law, so I don't need to care about his feelings. You are different. If the dispute is too tense, it will be very uncomfortable for Nanfang and her parents to be caught in the middle."
Lin Yue said: "Don't worry, I will treat him well."
Song Qingyuan said: "How to treat it?"
He smiled slightly and walked towards the audience without explaining in detail.
Xiang Beifang is not too stupid. He was able to find out the relationship between Sun Xiaomo and himself, and then controlled Chen Junsheng to bribe Sun Liyun to cause trouble at the wedding.
Ordinary people know this situation, and most of them choose to tell their parents and let them pressure their daughters to regret their marriage. After all, family scandals cannot be made public. Xiang Beifang didn't do this. Why?
Because the situation of the Xiang family is somewhat special, he and Xiang Nanfang are brothers and sisters from the same father and mother, but there is also a half-sister above them, and the three of them have a good relationship.
After a year of observation, he was convinced that his father liked his sister's boyfriend very much. Even if Qiao Yicheng had an illegitimate child, as long as Xiang Nanfang insisted, the parents would most likely compromise.
Not to mention that the illegitimate child was taken care of by his mother, even if he followed Qiao Yicheng, what would happen?
Aren’t the three Xiang Nannan brothers and sisters pretty good too?
Therefore, we couldn't tell our parents in advance, we could only make a big move at the wedding to embarrass the Xiang family, so that the proud father would deny the marriage.
Xiang Beifang may seem careless, but his thoughts... are not unreasonable.
But unfortunately, he was unlucky and messed with the wrong people.
When Father Xiang saw Lin Yue walking down, he snorted coldly: "Apologise, apologize to your brother-in-law."
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