But after coming out of school today, on the way home, Huang Hongliang really felt the crisis of midlife.

In terms of personal finances, since that big loss in the futures copper market, Huang Hongliang has been in a slump, and he has not turned over until now, and he has to take more than half of his salary income every month to pay off the arrears. At the end of each month, he became a moonlight clan like the young men under him. If this matter were told to others, no one would believe that he, the general manager of the dignified Southern Group Sales Company, would be so shabby.

In terms of career, the business situation of the Southern Group is not as good as a year, so Huang Hongliang does not dare to be too optimistic about his development prospects.

Although his vision cannot see the future development prospects of the Southern Group, compared with the good days when Liu Zhongzhou was the chairman, the embarrassment of the Southern Group in the past two years can no longer be mentioned in front of others.

If the above two crises can be solved by changing jobs and changing workplaces as a last resort, then today's personal life that suddenly made Huang Hongliang feel in crisis made him completely confused about the future for a while.

Huang Hongliang, who has been single for a long time, suddenly realized a problem: if his son's attitude towards himself does not improve in the future, or if there is something serious in his body, then his future life in his old age will be very sad!

He now has to think about starting another family and finding a woman to give birth to a boy and a girl for him, otherwise, he will probably die alone in the future.

But how easy is this to say?

It is not difficult for Huang Hongliang to find one or two dewy marriages, but it is not so easy to find a woman who has a family and children.

Not to mention the appearance and figure, the temperament and education level must barely pass. Otherwise, will you be able to bear it if you will be together every day for decades to come?

Also, it is said that only good land can grow good crops, and now they can casually find a woman to start a family, and the sons and daughters born in the future are unreliable, and whether they can be educated and become talented is a big problem.

Alas!

Huang Hongliang, who had already parked the car downstairs in the community, sighed, he really didn't expect to move away from the stone ants, and it turned out that the predicament he faced in his life was like a carp crossing the river!

He knew that these were the problems that needed to be solved in the future, but he had no clue about them, just like he didn't know how to face his son when he went upstairs and entered the house.

When Xia Xiaona came home that day and told her parents that Li Xin's parents were coming to the house on Saturday to propose marriage, her parents were also very happy. However, on the matter of Li Xin inviting guests out to dinner, her parents had a difference of opinion.

Xia Xiaona's father said: "How can you ask Li Xin to treat her? His parents finally came up, and we should do our best to be the landlord." You told Li Xin that we would invite this meal, and he didn't have to worry about it. ”

Xia Xiaona's mother also said: "That's right, we should invite this meal." But I don't see the need to go out to eat, so it's better to ask them to eat at home. ”

When Xia Xiaona's father heard this, he hurriedly reminded: "You can't save money for this meal, Li Xin's family is so rich, invite them to eat at home, will it make people think that we are too small?"

Xia Xiaona's mother said unhappily: "Who do you say is a little childish? Really! Li Xin's family is rich, but who still lacks money for a meal outside? It is precisely because their family is rich that they have seen all kinds of scenes, and if we invite them to eat at a good restaurant outside, they will only feel that they are commonplace, and we are not thankful for our efforts, and we may not be able to leave a good impression on them. But if we invite them to dinner at home, it's different. Think about it, if it weren't for the closest and most important person now, who would invite you to dinner at home, wouldn't they always invite you to a casual meal in a restaurant outside?

"I'm afraid that Li Xin's parents' thoughts are different from what you think, if they leave such an impression on others when they meet for the first time, what will their family think of Nana in the future?"

Xia Xiaona's mother said: "What you said is on the point! If we are rich, we don't compare with them, but in terms of momentum, we can't lose to them." I said that when you invite them to dinner at home, you should first respect and value them. Secondly, I really want to see how they deal with it. If Li Xin's parents think that we invite them to dinner at home at a discounted price, then I really have to consider whether Nana should continue to associate with Li Xin. ”

Xia Xiaona's father heard his wife say this, and felt that there was some truth, so he didn't say anything.

When Xia Xiaona heard this, she was a little anxious: "Mom, how can you still be involved in this meal to let me continue to have a relationship with Li Xin?"

"You girl, is that what Mom meant? I'm worried that you'll be angry when you go to a big family like theirs. ”

"How so?"

Xia Xiaona's mother pointed her finger at her daughter's head and said, "You girl, you don't understand anything! Let me ask you, is Li Xin's father so picky?"

"I'm not picky, I think they're all kind. ”

Xia Xiaona's father said to his wife: "You too, how old is Nana? She has only been to Li Xin's house once in total, where can you see this." ”

Xia Xiaona's mother continued to complain: "That's why we have to pay attention to Nana and invite them to dinner at home, mainly for this." You old thing, isn't my food delicious? Can't you handle it?"

Xia Xiaona's father said, "I didn't mean that. ”

"Nana, what do you say? Do you go out to eat or eat at home? After all, it's your own business, you have your idea. Xia Xiaona's mother turned to her daughter and asked.

"I think it's okay, it's a little more troublesome to eat at home, and it's easier to go out to eat. ”

"What's the trouble with this, it's not more difficult than preparing the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, right? You honestly, Li Xinxi doesn't like to eat the dishes I cooked?"

Xia Xiaona put her arm around her mother and said, "My mother's cooking is the best, I like to eat it, and Li Xin likes to eat it too." ”

Xia Xiaona's mother raised her eyebrows, looked at her husband demonstratively and said, "See? I want to take this opportunity to see if Li Xin's parents are the kind of people who are more picky, and I can't see that we are sincere to them. Figuring this out is really good for Nana. ”

"Okay, okay, then do as you say. ”

"Then it's settled. Nana, you tell Li Xin that you don't have to go out to order food, and that you will eat at our house when the time comes. We'll go grocery shopping early on Saturday morning, and you two will help me at home. ”

Early Saturday morning, Xia Xiaona was woken up by her mother: "Nana, get up and go grocery shopping with your mother." ”

The sleepy-eyed Xia Xiaona muttered, "Mom, what time is it, you wake me up and let me sleep for a while." ”

"It's almost 8 o'clock, so get up. You have to buy food early on Saturdays and Sundays, and you can't buy good ones if you go late. You kid, today is your big business, but you don't care at all!"

Xia Xiaona stretched: "I know, you go out first, I'll get up." ”

Xia Xiaona's mother said that Xia Xiaona didn't care about her own affairs, so she was really wronged.

After sending Li Xin away yesterday afternoon, Xia Xiaona has been in excitement and anticipation. Thinking that Li Xin's parents were going to come to the house today to propose marriage, and thinking about what Li Xin said that day to let her consider the date of marriage, she was very happy that she didn't fall asleep until more than 1 o'clock in the morning last night.

Regarding Li Xin's request for her to consider the wedding date, Xia Xiaona has not yet told her parents. The girl's reserve made her instinctively realize that it was a little inappropriate for her to mention this matter to her parents first, and it should be up to Li Xin.

On the way to the vegetable market, Xia Xiaona's mother said to her daughter: "Does Li Xin usually cook at home?"

"Rarely, he doesn't know how to cook. ”

"Look at you young people who don't know anything, what will you do with your own life in the future?"

When Xia Xiaona heard this, she asked happily, "Mom, so you and my dad agree on the matter between me and Li Xin?"

Xia Xiaona's mother glanced at her daughter: "The key to this matter depends on your own opinion, when did your parents stop you?"

"Hmm. ”

Xia Xiaona's mother then added: "Of course, we have to see what Li Xin's parents' attitude is today." ”

"I think they're pretty good. ”

Hearing Xia Xiaona's words, her mother said sadly: "It is said that girls are outgoing, and this is not false at all." You two still haven't said anything about it, you are talking from the perspective of their family, and your mother can be regarded as raising you for nothing!"

Xia Xiaona listened to her mother's words, and she felt very uncomfortable: "Mom, look at what you said." Otherwise, I won't get married, and I'll be with you and my dad for the rest of my life!"

"Mom means that? You girl doesn't say unreliable things! Mom and Dad won't delay your future, what we're doing now is for your good. ”

"Hmm. ”

"Look at your mess, I forgot what I was about to say. Li Xin can't cook, but you have to. ”

"Mom, you forgot? I can cook. ”

"How old are you? There's a lot to learn. Learn more from your mother when you have nothing to do in the future, which will be good for you to run a family in the future. You see, your father and I have been through ups and downs over the years, although we are not rich and rich, but the life of the family is harmonious and beautiful, what does this depend on? Doesn't it depend on your father working hard outside and I take care of the family at home? Li Xin should be a good hand in his career, and you will have to take care of this matter at home in the future. You have to listen to what Mom says, it will only be good for you, you know?"

"I see. ”

At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Li Xin, who has always been punctual, rang the doorbell on Xia Xiaona's door on time.