CHAPTER 771: 771 ENVY

Yang Jiahui was genuinely happy. Even if the rest of the Yang Family felt jealous, they dared not show it.

The Yang Family was different from other families. They still followed a patriarchal structure, and no one dared to anger the person in charge.

"Hahaha, such fortune for the Yang Family, to marry Hongling."

Zeng Hongling kept her head down out of shyness. At this event, a shy smile was enough.

Today, Yang Liulang was the same as ever, but he had new clothes on, and that was the only difference.

"Uncle Zeng, we will be family from now on."

Zeng Yaozu was all smiles. He hadn’t expected his granddaughter to agree. He was genuinely satisfied with the Yang Family. And Yang Liulang was indeed a good kid.

Even though there was no formal ceremony, the food was prepared as a formal engagement banquet.

First came the fruit tea, which was appetizing just to look at. However, very few people actually ate at such events.

The two sat together, accepting everyone’s congratulations. After the fruit tea was removed, the main course was served. It was exquisite and sumptuous.

Before the meal, Yang Jiahui handed the betrothal gift list to Zeng Yaozu. "Uncle Zeng, these are the betrothal gifts for Yang Family’s sons."

"Hehe, our Zeng Family girls are not picky, as long as the Yang Family treats my daughter well."

Zeng Yaozu glanced over it and was quite satisfied. Besides, there were additional supplements from Yang Jiahui in private.

At this moment, Zeng Zhixuan took out a box and handed it directly to Yang Liulang.

"Xiao Liu, this is part of the betrothal gift for our Zeng Family’s daughters. This Jade Pendant is a treasured piece of our Zeng Family. As a father, I hope you two love each other deeply."

Yang Liulang received it respectfully with both hands, opened it directly, and took it out.

It should have been presented at the time of the betrothal gift at the bride’s side, but now it was reversed.

The Yang Family noticed the value of this Jade Pendant.

Zeng Zhixuan continued, "Our Zeng Family only has two of these pendants, one for each of the siblings. We’ve decided to give it to you, mainly because you must know that you will be half a son of the Zeng Family in the future, also part of our family now."

Yang Liulang carefully placed down the Jade Pendant and listened respectfully, slightly bowing to the elder’s words.

"I will, I will treat Hongling well. If the Zeng Family ever needs me, I will never refuse."

This was the promise given by Yang Liulang.

Both families’ heads were very pleased. This was what they both hoped for.

The brothers of the Yang Family felt quite envious. The Zeng Family had fewer people, and with this, the Sixth Brother essentially gained significant support. In the future, his voice in the Yang Family would weigh even more.

But there was no alternative. He found himself such a capable wife.

Both families were very satisfied with this meal. The main reason was that the heads of both families were happy.

Yang Jiulang’s mother was not very pleased. Among the Yang brothers, only Liulang and Jiulang were left. Liulang was already twenty-eight, much older than the Zeng Family’s girl.

Why not introduce her to Jiulang? They were the same age, wouldn’t that be a better match?

But she just kept her anger to herself; she dared not say anything to Yang Jiahui, nor discuss it with her son.

The men of the Yang Family were raised not to discuss family matters with women at all.

Yang Jiulang sat together with Zeng Yixin.

"I didn’t expect Sister Hongling to fancy my Sixth Brother."

Zeng Yixin gave Yang Jiulang a sideways glance. How could he even bring that up?

"Yixin, Sister Hongling is getting married; are you next? My mom keeps urging me.

But I really don’t like the ones she’s picked."

"No one’s urging me. I’ll wait a few years before I think about it."

"Yixin, you’re still planning to leave, right? I really envy you. I want to go too, but I dare not tell my dad," sighed Yang Jiulang.

"It’s quite nice out there."

"Stop talking, aren’t we brothers?"

The news of the Yang Family and Zeng Family becoming in-laws was known by several families by the afternoon.

Of course, Tian Susu also knew. She almost hated Zeng Hongling to death, but she dared not show it.

She kept thinking that Yang Liulang liked Zeng Hongling’s friend. Good, even if she marries Liulang, she still won’t win Liulang’s heart.

She wished she could kill Zeng Hongling, but she had to maintain a gentle smile on her face.

The Yang Family’s matters were very sensitive now. If she dared show even a bit of discontent, it wouldn’t be a simple matter to brush off.

Li Er watched Tian Susu all along and found no changes, feeling unsatisfied.

But he liked her that way. So he just chose to turn a blind eye and let it be.

The Zeng Family went home. Yang Liulang was pushing a cart behind, containing the betrothal gifts for Zeng Hongling, which needed to be taken to the bride’s family.

In the past, this wouldn’t have been the groom’s task, but now it had to be this way.

Their two families were already attracting enough attention. So they just had to bear with this.

Su Yuanyuan heard the commotion and came out, smiling as she looked at Zeng Hongling. "Congratulations."

"Thank you, Yuanyuan. I’ll soon be a married woman."

"Not yet, but soon. That’s a good thing."

"What good thing? By the way, when I have a child, they’ll be your goddaughter or godson."

Su Yuanyuan smiled and nodded, "Sure. I hope you have a child soon. I’m waiting to be the godmother."

Zeng Hongling said this to prevent Su Yuanyuan from feeling sad. She had said more than once that there wouldn’t be anyone else, which meant she intended to stay single. How could that be? Yuanyuan, such a person, must not be alone.

This way, her child would accompany her and let her be a mother again.

Su Yuanyuan understood Zeng Hongling’s intentions. She was truly touched. She initially didn’t want to agree, but after understanding this girl’s thoughts, she did.

Yang Liulang happened to come out and overhear the conversation between the two women. He felt moved in his heart; this was good, as it could maintain their relationship.

It wasn’t about gaining any benefit from Su Yuanyuan but was about emotional ties. This was good.

He wasn’t in a hurry to leave and instead chatted with the two elder Zeng Family members.

This greatly pleased Zeng Yaozu. Although Yang Liulang wasn’t talkative, he could accompany the elderly with tea and a few simple words.

Elderly people needed the company of the younger generation. They didn’t sense any reluctance from Yang Liulang.

In the evening, he stayed for dinner at the Zeng Family. The seafood porridge was truly popular.

They then began preparing for the wedding. The heads of both families had already discussed it and decided that they would register on the first day of the twelfth lunar month. This was to ensure a guarantee for both sides.

Every day, the two elders of the Zeng Family were busily preparing the dowry.

Although it couldn’t be a grand event now, it could be like an ordinary family marrying off their daughter, so no one would comment, and their girl wouldn’t feel slighted.