Chapter 127: Chapter 127

The people from the first house weren’t here to sever ties; they were here to ingratiate themselves.

But after what just happened, how could Hu Honglian pay them any mind?

He Cuifen originally didn’t want to come over; being told to scram made her feel utterly humiliated.

Tian Shuyang was thick-skinned and even laughed, then said, "Second Aunt, I was just anxious earlier. We’re all family; even if bones break, they still remain connected. Don’t take it to heart."

Hu Honglian sneered, "Who was about to punch me just now? Family wouldn’t do such a thing.

Shuyang, don’t take us for fools. Just leave quickly."

The Meng family would be coming soon, and Hu Honglian didn’t want to waste words on him.

Director Wu saw the shameless behavior of the first house and was displeased, frowning as he advised, "Forget it, forget it. We’ll talk about it later. Don’t collide with the leaders coming soon."

With the help of two street office staff, the people from the first house were soon shown out.

Now was the time to curry favor with the second house, so Tian Shuyang couldn’t push hard and had to leave first, saying a few good words as he left, but no one responded.

It was at this moment that the chief, looking anxious, came over and said to the people watching the fun in the courtyard, "Hurry up, hurry up, stop watching, go back to your houses. They’re here, already at the street corner."

Hearing people were coming, Hu Honglian quickly stood up and ran to the door to see the situation.

At this time, Director Wu, along with two from the street office, also prepared to leave.

It wasn’t appropriate for them to stay inside and listen to private affairs.

Everyone in the house left quickly, and seeing this, Hu Honglian became even more nervous.

If she’d known how things would turn out, she wouldn’t have let the children’s father go to work; the couple should face this together so at least there would be someone to discuss with.

But who could have anticipated this?

How could she have been so foolish; the timber factory is far, calling her man is unrealistic, but the son is right at the barbershop in Sanli Lane, she should have called him back!

Hu Honglian quickly said to Director Wu outside, asking if he could have someone help call her son back; otherwise, she felt quite nervous being alone at home.

Director Wu said, "No problem, you sit down, I’ll arrange it."

Director Wu spoke to the chief beside him.

The chief nodded and arranged for someone to go.

It was at this moment that the people arrived.

The first to enter was Tian Xiang, who sweetly called out to Hu Honglian upon seeing her outside, "Mom."

Hu Honglian smiled as brightly as a flower, first looked at her daughter, and then turned her gaze to Meng Cheng’an and Mr. Meng.

Ah, indeed a big leader, with such bearing, so tall and upright, really different from ordinary people.

Hu Honglian had never seen any big leaders, but instinctively felt this was how they should be.

But what was wrong with Meng Cheng’an’s face?

Had he fought with someone again? Why was there a bruise!

Hu Honglian was puzzled, this person looked so well-behaved, not like someone who liked to fight.

But at this kind of time, she couldn’t ask anything, so she just greeted them with a smile.

Meng Cheng’an greeted her, "Aunt."

Hu Honglian chuckled, "Good kid."

At this point, Mr. Meng extended a hand to Hu Honglian, "You must be Xiangxiang’s mother! Oh dear, I’ve been wanting to come over for a long time but couldn’t find the time. Don’t hold it against me, madam."

Haha, Mr. Meng seems to be quite good with words!

Hearing the respectful "madam," the tension in Hu Honglian’s heart eased greatly.

After all, today she wasn’t receiving a leader, but future relatives.

They were here to ask for her daughter’s hand in marriage; she couldn’t act like someone who hadn’t seen the world before. She needed to be open-minded and hold herself with dignity.

Hu Honglian smiled, gently shook the old man’s hand, and then said, "It’s fine as long as you’re here, no need for those polite words, have a seat inside. The children’s father is at work, my two sons, one’s gone to the countryside, the other is also at work, so there’s no one else at home, just me, the old lady, with nothing good to serve, just some plain tea."

Hu Honglian immediately felt more at ease.

Mr. Meng laughed heartily, "Soon we’ll be family, no need for so much formality, let’s just keep it casual."

Saying this, he motioned for the guards to bring in the gifts they had brought, food, supplies, cigarettes, and alcohol, filling the table completely.

Mr. Meng had brought a matchmaker with him this time.

This matchmaker was none other than Chairman Jiang of the Mechanical Factory’s Union.

When the old man said he needed a matchmaker of status, who was also acquainted with Tian Xiang and Meng Cheng’an, the only suitable person was Jiang Qin.

Jiang Qin was also quite happy to be a matchmaker for Tian Xiang and Meng Cheng’an.

She had heard about the two’s story in the factory before, knew Tian Xiang lost her chance at promotion because of it, which was a pity.

She had always thought well of Meng Cheng’an and never looked at him with different eyes.

This child had a tough life, growing up under pressure, and sometimes she felt sorry for him.

Now, he had finally made it.

The fact that the two could come together was a result of relentless effort, making it a moving and celebrated event.

Jiang Qin, as the union chairwoman, had experience in hosting weddings and introducing people, so she smoothly laid out the situation on the Meng family’s side.

The two young people were already in a relationship, so there wasn’t much to say about feelings, just a rundown of the conditions on the groom’s side.

The Meng family no longer had those issues; they had gotten through it.

During this time, the two kids had it tough, and the Tian family also faced a lot of outside pressure; it was hard for everyone.

Hu Honglian sighed at the mention of this.

But never mind, the gods were watching, it’s all past us.

As long as her daughter was willing, she had nothing to say.

Sanli Lane Barbershop.

When a small officer from the police station came looking, Tian Chenhui was mopping the floor.

Hearing that the Meng family had brought a matchmaker to propose, Tian Chenhui threw the mop far away.

"He still has the nerve to propose! Just wait, I’ll go back and teach him a lesson now."

Really never learning a lesson, forgetting the pain after the wound heals, this time he’d break the guy’s legs.

Tian Chenhui was fuming.

The small officer, looking baffled, then slapped his forehead.

Right, this guy didn’t know the situation yet.

The small officer hurriedly pulled him back and explained the Meng family’s reinstatement.

Tian Chenhui listened with his mouth agape, "You’re not lying to me, right?"

The small officer was so anxious his face was beet red, "Why would I lie to you? Didn’t you see the commotion of the roadblock this morning? It’s him, the grandfather!"

"Hurry up, they’re already here."

Tian Chenhui, recalling how he had beaten Meng Cheng’an last time, anxiously asked, "Did you see Meng Cheng’an? Is his face healed?"

The small officer said, "There were so many people with the big leader, how could I dare look at that!"

Besides, he didn’t know Meng Cheng’an; even if he looked, he wouldn’t know who was who.

Tian Chenhui quietly calculated the days.

This, it probably hasn’t healed yet.

"Forget it, forget it, I still have to work, I’ll deal with it later."

He had heard Meng Cheng’an was raised by Mr. Meng, a man known to be protective, and having beaten his precious grandson, just thinking about it was dangerous.

Tian Chenhui was frightened.

The small officer, seeing his cowardly demeanor, was speechless.

"Your family is about to thrive, what kind of lousy job are you doing? Hurry back, acknowledge your relatives, and later on, get a leadership position or something, why sweep floors!"