The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Jinling Hotel.

The engagement banquet between Wang Gang and Xiang Nannan was held as scheduled. The two of them put on new clothes early and stood at the entrance of the hotel to welcome the guests.

Because it was just an engagement, the guests at the engagement banquet were mostly two relatives, so there were not so many red tapes, and it was almost a family sitting down for a meal.

All the children from Qiao's family had arrived, but Qiao Yicheng was late because of school classes.

Wei Shufang and Qi Ziqiang's family came very early. Originally, Wei Shufang wanted to give Wang Gang and Xiang Nanfang a red envelope, but Wang Gang refused.

"It's part money, and it's also a rule." Wei Shufang stuffed the red envelope into Wang Gang's hand.

Since Qi Ziqiang recovered from his illness, the relationship between the Qi family and the Qiao family has become closer. For Wei Shufang, Wang Gang's engagement is no different from her own child's engagement.

"Auntie, today is just an engagement banquet. You will pay for it when Nanfang and I hold a formal wedding banquet." Wang Gang returned the red envelope to Wei Shufang and said:
"My future father-in-law has a special status, and no money will be accepted from anyone today."

Wei Shufang still wanted to insist, but was stopped by Qi Ziqiang.

"Don't cause trouble for the child. When the child is officially married, just pay more money."

Wei Shufang was right when she thought about it. Wang Gang's future father-in-law will be a big leader, and it is really difficult to collect money for family weddings.

"Okay then! I'll keep this money for you, and pay more when you officially hold the wedding banquet." Wei Shufang put away the red envelope and asked:
"You two have been talking for several years, why don't you just hold the wedding?"

Wang Gang explained: "We are still in school. In the future, I will take the postgraduate entrance examination and practice competitions. I will also report to my work unit in the south. If there is not enough time, I will hold an engagement banquet first and have a family dinner together."

Wei Shufang complained: "What is the trouble of getting married? If you ask me, you are both old and young. You should get married and have children as soon as possible."

"Brother isn't married yet! It's not appropriate for me, the younger brother, to get married first." Wang Gang used Qiao Yicheng as an excuse.

Wei Shufang looked around, and asked strangely: "Why hasn't your elder brother come yet? Usually, he doesn't care about you brothers and sisters the most?"

Qi Ziqiang also asked, "Where's your father? Why didn't he come?"

Wang Gang said with a smile: "My dad just started working at the unit, so it's troublesome to ask for leave. He said he was coming later. My eldest brother should be on the way and will be there in a while."

When the son gets married, it stands to reason that Qiao Zuwang, the father, should be the first to arrive to greet his relatives and friends.

But Wang Gang was worried that he would be a moth, so he asked Wei Qiaodong and Mr. Zhao to hold Qiao Zuwang back and let him go after the training.

Wang Gang led his aunt's family to the seat, and then he and Xiang's father received his relatives there.

Although Xiang's father is a big leader, there are many poor relatives in the family, but the Xiang family has no bad habits of disliking the poor and loving the rich, and they treat everyone the same.

Xiang Nan took this opportunity to introduce his family members to Wang Gang.

After all, Wang Gang is a world champion and a college student of a prestigious university with a bright future. Standing with Xiang Nanfang, it is a perfect match. Anyone who sees him will praise him.

As the number of guests gradually increased, Wang Gang frowned and looked at his watch. Qiao Yicheng and Xiang Beibei had not arrived for a long time.

"Why haven't my brother and your eldest brother arrived yet, and your father, why are you waiting for them?" Xiang Nanfang was also a little anxious.

Now that mobile phones are not widely used, there is no way to contact them. Wang Gang and Xiang Nanfang can only wait.

A few minutes later, Qiao Yicheng finally arrived, but he didn't come alone, he also brought a female companion with him.

Wang Gang didn't know that woman, but felt a little familiar.

"Brother, why did you come here? This is...?" Wang Gang looked at Qiao Yicheng's female companion.

Qiao Yicheng said in embarrassment: "Second Qiang, I'm sorry, I've been delayed. This is my friend Sun Xiaomo."

Sun Xiaomo generously took out the prepared gift, and said to Wang Gang and Xiang Nanfang: "Congratulations on your engagement, a small gift is not a respect."

Wang Gang took the gift subconsciously, and only then remembered who Sun Xiaomo was.

A few years ago, Sun Xiaomo had a seizure on the street, and Wang Gang helped treat her, so I have some impressions of her.

Xiang Nanfang looked at Wang Gang strangely, feeling that Wang Gang was a little strange when he heard Sun Xiaomo's name.

"Brother, Miss Sun, come in and sit down, the banquet will start soon!" Xiang Nanfang said politely.

Wang Gang wanted to ask Qiao Yicheng why he brought Sun Xiaomo here, but the occasion was inappropriate, so we had to wait until later.

Qiao Yicheng took Sun Xiaomo to sit at the table of Qiao's family, which immediately caught the attention of Qiao Sanli and Qiao Simei.

"Brother, is this the future sister-in-law?" Qiao Simei asked directly without any scruples.

Qiao Yicheng scratched the back of his head in embarrassment, neither saying yes nor no.

On the contrary, Sun Xiaomo said generously: "Are you Simei? I often hear your elder brother mentioning you. My name is Sun Xiaomo, and I am Yicheng's girlfriend."

With a word of girlfriend, Qiao's family was completely overwhelmed, and everyone became interested, even Wei Shufang lifted their spirits.

"Miss Sun, you are a girlfriend, why haven't you heard him mention it?" Wei Shufang asked with concern.

"Yicheng and I have just established a relationship not long ago." Sun Xiaomo smiled.

Qiao Simei excitedly said: "Sister Xiaomo, I know you, have you come to Shamao Lane to look for elder brother?"

Sun Xiaomo nodded and said, "Yes."

Qiao Simi had such an expression as expected.

Wang Gang who was standing at the door frowned when he heard Sun Xiaomo's words.

Xiang Nanfang took Wang Gang's hand and asked, "What's wrong?"

Wang Gang saw his brother-in-law Xiang Beibei approaching, and whispered to Xiang Nanfang, "I'll tell you later."

Xiang Nanfang also saw his brother, so he stopped asking.

"Sorry, I'm late." Xiang Beibei walked up to Wang Gang and his sister with an apologetic expression on his face, and said, "It's all because of waiting for this good bottle of wine."

Wang Gang saw that Xiang Nan was holding a bottle of Moutai, which seemed to be quite old.

"The 30-year-old Moutai is a rare item. I managed to get it from someone. It is my gift to congratulate you."

Xiang Beibei handed the wine to Xiang Nanfang and said, "You can't drink this wine directly, it will taste good when you drink it with new wine."

"You just made one bottle? It's not enough for so many people to come today!" Xiang Nan said with a smile.

"Who asked you to drink today, take it back and enjoy it slowly, you young couple." Xiang Beibei said: "When you open the wine, you must call me."

While talking, Qiao Zuwang walked over slowly, and Wang Gang saw him at a glance.

After a period of military training, Qiao Zuwang's energy and vigor, instead of rejuvenating, was a little sluggish, which seemed to be the sequelae of too much confinement.

"Your father is here." As soon as Xiang Nanfang saw Qiao Zuwang, he greeted him, and personally took him to the main table, where he sat next to Xiang's father and mother.

"The in-laws are finally here!" Seeing that Qiao Zuwang was very happy, Xiang's father shook hands and greeted him, but Qiao Zuwang was a little timid.

Wang Gang knew that Qiao Zuwang was having a hard time at work during this time. He made mistakes twice in three days and was put in confinement.

But no one in Qiao's family sympathized with his father, and even gloated a little.

Wang Gang had already said hello to his family that he wanted to use the military training to reform Qiao Zuwang. This was his last chance for Qiao Zuwang. If he made any mistakes again, don't blame him for being a cruel son.

Qiao Zuwang was a smart man, and he also realized that his son was going to punish him, but he didn't dare to resist at all.

I am really afraid of confinement. Anyone who has been in a small black room will know that a normal person will go crazy after a day of confinement.

Qiao Zuwang was honest, and the engagement banquet went very smoothly. Father Xiang also spoke on behalf of the elders of both parties.

Xiang Beibei originally sat at the main table, but because he was a little afraid of his father, he took the initiative to sit at the table of the younger generation, sitting with the Qiao family brothers and sisters.

Xiang Beibei also made a toast to Qiao's brothers and sisters. When Qiao Sanli arrived, he suddenly stopped, his eyes staring straight.

Qiao Sanli was holding a drink, and found that the eldest brother of the future second sister-in-law was staring at her, feeling slightly displeased.

Qiao Yicheng coughed to remind Xiang Beibei.

Xiang Beibei came back to his senses and said to Qiao Sanli: "This is the third sister of the second best! I heard you are learning dance at the sports school?"

Qiao Sanli nodded quietly, and put down the cup.

"Sanli has been admitted to the Capital Institute of Physical Education, and will go to the capital to go to school after the Chinese New Year." Qiao Yicheng said proudly.

"Go to the capital! The capital is good!" Xiang Beibei said happily: "I will also go to the capital to work in two days. After Sanli sister comes to the capital, if you encounter any troubles, just come to me."

Qiao Yi thought to himself that it would be good for her younger sister to go to school in the capital alone, and someone she knew would take care of her.

"Then I'll trouble you." Qiao Yicheng raised his wine glass and toasted Xiang Beibei.

"No trouble, Er Qiang and my sister are married, and we will be a family from now on." Xiang Beibei laughed.

Qiao Sanli frowned slightly, she didn't want to deal with Xiang Beibei, and always felt that he looked at her in a bad way.