Chapter 690 - 395: A Toast to Dad_2

Li Qiyuan’s face immediately looked much better, but under Wu Wenyue’s expectant gaze, he couldn’t bring himself to refuse.

Thinking it over, he and Huizhi were indeed somewhat at fault in this matter. They’d had a long-standing relationship, and their children dating should have brought the families closer together. Instead, they cut off contact... but isn’t it all because of that unfilial son, Li Peifeng?

"Dad! Just go."

Li Peifeng earnestly tried to persuade, "Wenyue and I can only get married and have a wedding after she graduates, which will be a year from now. It’s all staggered; what are you afraid of?"

"I’m afraid of retribution!"

Li Qiyuan twitched his mouth and replied stiffly, then squeezed a smile for Wu Wenyue, "Don’t worry, I’ll arrange a dinner with them once I return... But the key issue, Wenyue, is what if your parents find out about this? Wouldn’t our families become enemies?"

"No way, if we don’t tell, no one will know."

Li Peifeng interrupted, "And even if they find out, I’ve got it covered. I’ll make amends myself, so you don’t need to worry."

How could Li Qiyuan not be worried? But seeing both concerned parties resolutely insisting, he had nothing more to say.

As a teacher, Li Qiyuan had taught many students. He knew very well that no words could make someone suddenly enlightened.

As a professor specializing in Marxist philosophy, Li Qiyuan understood that people should prove their ideas through practice. In other words, those who haven’t been through it won’t listen to those who have. People can’t be taught by others, only by experiences, and once is enough...

Wu Wenyue wouldn’t be persuaded, so he gave up!

"Dad, stop worrying and go rest in the living room."

"Yes, Uncle, now that you’re here, how can we let you do any work?"

With their persuasion, Li Qiyuan silently turned and went to sit quietly in the living room.

Around 5:30, Xu Manning and Huang Tianxuan arrived one after another. Neither came empty-handed. The former brought some drinks for the dinner, while the latter thought further ahead, buying some expensive nutritional products like bird’s nest and shark fin required for pregnant women. She also bought some gold locks, bracelets, and toys for Yu Huizhi’s baby.

"Remember to give these to Auntie when you go back... Just take them, they’re for the child, not you!"

"This... Tianxuan, you went to such trouble."

With full sincerity from Huang Tianxuan, and unable to refuse, Li Qiyuan could only awkwardly accept the gifts after several pushes and rejections.

Xu Manning secretly rolled her eyes, annoyed, and pulled Huang Tianxuan aside angrily, "You know how to make yourself noticed, why didn’t you discuss this with us before buying?"

Huang Tianxuan chuckled, "I thought such social norms were understood without saying, that President Xu would naturally get it. I guess I overestimated... Fine, next time I’ll be sure to remind you."

Xu Manning, sulking, felt annoyed she hadn’t thought of it, but wouldn’t admit it, "I was just too busy with work to remember... Next time, if something like this comes up, just help me and Wenyue get a share too."

Huang Tianxuan, speechless, said, "If you can’t make it, just open a window and jump. I’ll live in your place!"

Xu Manning, still in command, said, "Say that again! Do you even know whose house this is?! Every time you come to my house empty-handed, I never complain. Why can’t I ask you to help buy something?"

Huang Tianxuan didn’t hold back either, "Does it make you unhappy to see me gifting Peifeng a G-Class and Wenyue a Ferrari? Feeling rich, are we? Save your little calculations! If you want to treat me better, start by respectfully calling me Sister Xuanxuan... then I’ll consider being nicer to you."

"Dream on."

Xu Manning wouldn’t give in, muttering, "I’ll just call you Huang Danai, Huang Danai, Danai, Danai..."

"What are you two doing?"

Li Peifeng brought dishes to the table and glanced at them, "Grab a bowl and eat, don’t just stand there."

"Uncle, dinner’s ready."

Wu Wenyue also came out of the kitchen to call them in, and Huang Tianxuan and Xu Manning exchanged a roll of the eyes before heading to the dining room.

Everyone sat down, and the dinner officially began. The topic naturally couldn’t avoid Yu Huizhi, who wasn’t present due to her pregnancy.

While chatting, Wu Wenyue even made a video call to her, allowing everyone to connect with Old Yu.

"Auntie!"

"Aunt~"

"Oh, are you having dinner?"

Yu Huizhi was surprised to see all three girls there, the atmosphere so harmonious, she couldn’t help but quietly wonder what exactly Li Qiyuan was doing in the Capital this time—helping that little rascal naturally set up a harem?

But under the cheerful chatter of the girls, Yu Huizhi couldn’t put on a cold face and instead joined in their conversation with a smiling demeanor.

"By the way, Auntie, Uncle might only return in the next day or two because tomorrow he’s taking Peifeng to my house to meet my parents..."

Xu Manning suddenly mentioned the matter, causing Yu Huizhi’s smile to freeze immediately, "Oh? Really? Honey?! You’re... meeting them again? Addicted?"

Li Qiyuan felt uncomfortable too, stammering a clumsy change of subject, "Yes, today I talked with Qingge’s parents, we got along quite well, and set the wedding around June or July of this year..."

Then, Old Li began discussing the details of his visit with Zhao Qingge’s family, while Yu Huizhi occasionally interrupted with questions. Between their lines, the couple conveyed to the girls an idea that "Li Peifeng has chosen Zhao Qingge, and so have we, as our daughter-in-law."

"Dad, leave these matters until you’re home to discuss with Mom."

Noticing the change in the girls’ expressions, Li Peifeng added while serving food to Li Qiyuan, "I’ve already prepared the gifts for tomorrow’s visit to Manning’s house, so you don’t have to worry. But as for Wenyue’s, you might have to put some thought into it, since I won’t be able to attend. And because you’ve been hesitating, Uncle Wu might have some opinions... I was thinking of buying some more gifts tomorrow, and after you return, when our families meet, you can give them on my behalf."