Lin Chen picked up Lin Xiaoxi and kissed her left cheek, while Xu Mengyao kissed her right cheek.
"Thank you, Xiaoxi."
Lin Chen and Xu Mengyao exchanged a look.
They really had to thank Lin Xiaoxi; she was a great contributor.
Without Lin Xiaoxi, they wouldn't have met again, and without her, their relationship wouldn't have progressed so quickly.
"Hehe!"
Lin Xiaoxi giggled sweetly.
"Click, click!"
Yang Qingyue and Chen Mei were taking pictures. They made sure not to include the betrothal gifts in the photos.
Xu Zhongting and Zhao Jingshou were also attending. If the tens of millions of betrothal gifts were photographed, it would be easy to draw conclusions.
It wouldn't be good if it affected Xu Zhongting's and Zhao Jingshou's careers.
"Everyone, there's one last part to the engagement ceremony. Please be seated, let's all have a meal together."
Xu Guofeng smiled and greeted them.
Lin Chen and the others took their seats one after another. Xu Mengyao sat to Lin Chen's left, while Lin Xiaoxi sat to his right.
The meal was naturally not made by Lin Chen.
But he ate this meal very happily.
After eating, Lin Chen and the others prepared to leave the Xu family. Xu Mengyao wouldn't be leaving with them since the engagement was today.
"Mom, aren't we going home?"
Lin Xiaoxi asked, puzzled.
"We're not going back today."
Xu Mengyao shook her head, her face slightly flushed.
Lin Chen kissed Lin Xiaoxi and said, "Xixi, Dad will come and pick you and Mom up tomorrow to go home."
"Dad, why can't we go home today?"
Lin Xiaoxi was puzzled.
Lin Chen explained, "Today is Mom and Dad's engagement. Grandpa and Grandma have a lot to say to Mom, so of course, she can't leave yet."
"You and Mom need to stay and spend time with Grandpa and Grandma, understand?"
Lin Xiaoxi nodded, as if she understood.
"Mmhmm."
Lin Chen looked at Xu Guofeng and Yang Qingyue. "Dad, Mom, I'll head back first. Thank you for making this happen for Mengyao and me."
"Be careful on the road."
Yang Qingyue instructed.
Xu Mengyao gazed at Lin Chen with affection.
She didn't say much, silence speaking volumes at this moment.
Soon, Lin Chen and the others left.
"Mengyao, snap out of it."
Liang Chunhua teased. Xu Mengyao retracted her gaze, her face slightly flushed: "Aunt Liang, I wasn't spacing out."
"Really?"
"Xiaoxi, did Mom just space out?"
Lin Xiaoxi shook her head, and said seriously: "Mom didn't space out, Mom just wants to go home with Dad."
Xu Mengyao's face instantly turned even redder.
Liang Chunhua laughed, "Xiaoxi is still the best. Brother Xu, Qingyue, we won't bother you any longer."
Soon, Zhao Jingshou and Liang Chunhua left. As for Old Xu and Xu Zhongting, they had come with Lin Chen and the others, so they naturally left together.
"Husband, you take Xiaoxi."
"Mengyao, you go upstairs with Mom and have a chat."
Yang Qingyue said with a smile.
She had some things she wanted to say to Xu Mengyao about her daughter's engagement.
"Okay."
Xu Guofeng nodded.
...
"Son, there are still three months until the wedding. Will Mengyao's psychological illness recover within three months?"
Chen Mei asked in the car.
Lin Chen said, "You asked me about the time before, and I said September. Naturally, she should be able to recover by September."
"Should?"
Yang Hai frowned slightly.
Lin Chen said, "Dad, my medical skills are improving, and my relationship with Mengyao is constantly growing. Under normal circumstances, recovery in three months definitely won't be a problem."
"If it's fast, maybe one or two months will be enough."
He had already kissed her forehead today. How far was he from kissing her lips?
As long as they reached the kissing stage, marrying Xu Mengyao would be no problem for him. Even if someone made a fuss, she would accept a public kiss at the wedding.
"Hurry up."
"The wedding date is set, and it can't be changed."
Lin Hai said, "Don't worry about the house. It will definitely be renovated."
Their home was currently undergoing a tight and busy renovation. With enough money, the renovation company had arranged many workers.
It was expected to be finished within two months.
They would still have a month of free time before the wedding.
The renovation used environmentally friendly materials, and with constant ventilation, there wouldn't be a problem with staying there for a few days during the wedding.
Wu Family.
Wu Yangcheng's eyes revealed a look of joy.
He had just received news that his son might receive a sentence reduction.
The total sentence was three years, and over two years had already passed. If he received a sentence reduction, his son, Wu Haoyu, would be out soon.
"Beep! Beep!"
Xu Guofeng received a phone call.
"Lawyer Guo, what's wrong?"
Xu Guofeng asked.
The person on the other end of the phone was a top-tier lawyer he had previously hired.
His name was Guo Qiguang.
Guo Qiguang said, "CEO Xu, I just received news that Wu Haoyu is likely to have his sentence commuted."
Xu Guofeng's expression changed.
"Lawyer Guo, why would he get a reduced sentence?"
He had sought help from some people, and Wu Haoyu should have to serve the full three years.
Guo Qiguang said, "Wu Haoyu has been behaving well inside. Additionally, the Wu family has likely found someone to help them."
"CEO Xu, he probably won't get a reduced sentence within ten days, but after ten days, the probability of Wu Haoyu having his sentence commuted is very high."
Xu Guofeng said in a low voice, "Understood."
These ten days were for both sides to negotiate.
After hanging up the phone, Xu Guofeng frowned. His daughter was getting engaged, and he received this news today. Was someone deliberately trying to cause trouble for him at this time?
"Grandpa, are you unhappy?"
"How about I tell you a story, and then you'll be happy?"
Lin Xiaoxi looked at Xu Guofeng.
Xu Guofeng showed a smile, "No, Grandpa isn't unhappy. Your mother and father are getting engaged today, how could Grandpa be unhappy?"
"Grandpa, but you are unhappy."
Lin Xiaoxi said seriously.
Xu Guofeng said, "Xiaoxi, Grandpa is a little unhappy, but it's not because of your parents' engagement. It's something else at the company that's making Grandpa unhappy."
"If you give Grandpa a kiss, Grandpa will be happy."
Lin Xiaoxi kissed Xu Guofeng.
"Grandpa, don't be unhappy."
"If you need help, you can ask Dad. Dad is the most amazing, Dad can help you."
Xu Guofeng nodded.
"I'll listen to you."
"You play for a bit, Grandpa will go make a phone call."
At this moment, Yang Qingyue and Xu Mengyao came downstairs. Xu Guofeng went to the study, and Xu Mengyao asked in confusion, "Xiaoxi, did you upset Grandpa?"
Lin Xiaoxi: "Mom, I'm a good girl. Grandpa just answered a phone call, and then he was unhappy."
"I asked Grandpa to call Dad."
Xu Mengyao frowned slightly.
On a day like today, generally, nothing would upset Xu Guofeng. What could it be?
In the study, Xu Guofeng dialed Lin Chen's phone.
"Lin Chen, find a place to pull over."
Lin Chen quickly pulled over and asked, "Dad, what's wrong?"
Xu Guofeng said in a low voice, "Xu Mengyao's former lawyer, Guo Qiguang, just called. Wu Haoyu might get a reduced sentence. If he does, he'll be out soon."
Lin Chen's expression changed slightly.
Wu Haoyu coming out could very likely affect Xu Mengyao's condition.
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