Chapter 126: The Shao Family Banquet 1
As Xia Qimo said, Yu Shiqin really changed her previous style, and suddenly became enthusiastic about Ding Ning.
Not only did she take the initiative to call Ding Ning to play at home, but she also began to care about Ding Ning's clothes for the dinner that day.
Knowing that Ding Ning had bought a dress to wear at night before, Yu Shiqin began to show Ding Ning's makeup and hair again.
"This girl must go to a special beauty shop to do makeup and hair on such a major occasion, I know a beautician, and she is very good at skin care and makeup. ”
So, on the 25th, Ding Ning followed Yu Shiqin to this store, first did a full-body SPA, and then did nail and body hair.
When chatting with Yu Shiqin and the two of them on the beauty bed, Ding Ning suddenly felt that Yu Shiqin was so amiable for a moment.
Maybe they can be friends with those prejudices.
But it takes a process.
At the same time, Ding Ning was also very grateful to Xia Qimo for everything she had done for her, and she decided to buy a gift for him afterwards.
Think about the fact that she hasn't given him any gifts since the two of them confirmed their relationship.
It is said that gifts are the best way to express emotions.
As a girlfriend, she should also surprise him.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, Xia Qimo drove to the store to pick up Ding Ning and Yu Shiqin.
At this time, Ding Ning had already changed into a dress for the dinner, a flat-mouthed thin skirt, pure white mixed with light blue stitching, which lined her snow-white skin like congealed cream.
She suddenly appeared in front of Xia Qimo, and Xia Qimo didn't even react for a while.
His eyes were staring straight at her.
It's like first sighting.
"How is it, Ding Ning's hairstyle is not bad!" Yu Shiqin came over to ask Xia Qimo's opinion.
Xia Qimo noticed that Ding Ning had changed his hairstyle.
Usually she simply ties a ponytail, but today she is loosely tied with two twisted braids, and the way the braids are tied is carefully designed at a glance, and they are naturally hung on both sides, which looks a little innocent and a little playful.
And the reserved emanation of the forehead and sideburns added some charm to her.
It has both a girlish and a feminine taste.
"It's really good. Xia Qimo praised from the bottom of his heart.
Yu Shiqin was very proud, "Xiao Ning is definitely the most beautiful girl at the dinner today." ”
I don't know how many times better looking than Yu Fei, who claims to be the first lady in the imperial capital.
Yu Shiqin had seen the girl named Yu Fei, who was in the ward where her father was sick and hospitalized.
That Yu Fei came to visit with flowers and fruits.
For her aunt, she didn't look at it from beginning to end, and left after talking to the old man.
It seems that Yu Shiqin is a nurse who serves the old man.
Yu Shiqin didn't like this niece who was neither big nor small.
Especially Yu Fei's domineering temperament, she doesn't like it even more.
But the old man was full of praise for Yu Fei.
It's strange to say that the men of the Yu family eat, drink, and have nothing to do, but the girls of the Yu family are all capable.
Yu Fei worked for a well-known magazine, working her way up from a proofreader to the position of editor-in-chief.
Her ability to do her job is unmatched in the industry.
She is also a good hand in social aspects, it is said that she knows many bigwigs in the cultural circle, what writers, painters, calligraphers, scholars and professors, and celebrities in the film and television industry also know a lot, plus she is beautiful, so she is called the first lady in the imperial capital.
This is also the reason why Yu Shiqin wanted Xia Qimo to marry those daughters.
Yu Fei is a celebrity in the imperial capital, and the son she gave birth to cannot be worse than her, so that she cannot be looked down upon by those children born to the old man's ex-wife.
Now Xia Qimo is not interested in marrying those daughters, so Ding Ning has become her new weapon against the other waves of people in the Yu family.
"Xiao Ning, you stay by my side during the dinner, there are many people there and you don't know anyone, I'll introduce you. ”
"Yes, Aunt Yu. ”
"That's good. After Yu Shiqin finished speaking, she pulled Ding Ning and was about to leave, but when she raised her eyes, she saw Xia Qimo's casual dress.
"Why didn't you change your clothes?"
Xia Qimo looked down at the clothes on his body, he came directly from the company, because of work, his shirt was loose and buttoned, and his sleeves were also pulled up on the crook of his arm, with a leisurely style.
"I'm too lazy to go back and change, it's troublesome to run back and forth. He replied.
Ding Ning felt that even if Xia Qimo was just wearing an ordinary white shirt and trousers, he was still the most handsome man that night.
But Yu Shiqin insisted on letting Xia Qimo change his body.
"You should wear a suit anyway. ”
"It's okay. "Xia Qimo really doesn't want to go back.
Besides, it's just a banquet, it's okay for women to dress up, and there is no need for men to be so deliberate.
But Yu Shiqin insisted, "Today is full of celebrities, and it is in line with our identity to dress up to attend." ”
She thought about it, and then proposed to go outside and buy a set directly for Xia Qimo.
"If it's too much trouble to go back, we'll buy a set nearby. Yu Shiqin suggested.
Xia Qimo wanted to say something more, but Ding Ning went over and secretly pulled his finger.
Xia Qimo agreed, and the three of them went to a men's clothing brand store.
Yu Shiqin picked several bodies for Xia Qimo, some black and gray, and insisted on letting Xia Qimo change.
Ding Ning also felt that the clothes Yu Shiqin chose were very in line with Xia Qimo's usual dressing style, and she thought Xia Qimo would like it.
But he didn't expect Xia Qimo to refuse, he chose a light-colored suit for himself.
When Xia Qimo changed her clothes and came out, Ding Ning found out that the clothes Xia Qimo chose today were the same color as her dress.
The two of them stand together as if they were dressed as a couple.
This Xia Qimo would actually think about it in such a small place.
Then does she also want to express that she also wants to give him a small gift.
But what should I give, cufflinks? or ...... Ding Ning's gaze inadvertently swept to the area where the tie was placed.
Why don't you buy a tie?
Thinking like this, Ding Ning went to the counter, stood in front of the dazzling tie to help Xia Qimo choose, and finally she chose a silk tie, the dark texture hides the bold blue, and the fashion is luxurious, which also matches her headgear today.
She brought the tie to Xia Qimo.
"Brother Qimo, wear this tie. ”
Xia Qimo glanced at her, and then moved his gaze to Yu Shiqin.
"This tie is not bad. He said.
Ding Ning raised the tie a little higher, "Today, Aunt Yu took me to do hair and beauty, and I don't have anything to say, if you like this tie, I'll give it to you!"
Xia Qimo glanced at Yu Shiqin again, as if hesitating.
"It's quite expensive here. ”
"It doesn't matter. Ding Ning patted his bag, "My mother came to give me hundreds of thousands of activity funds this time, and I have money." ”
She thought that Xia Qimo must know that she was rich, and he knew better than anyone else about the more than 10 million.
Unexpectedly, Xia Qimo hadn't agreed yet, but Yu Shiqin helped him agree, "Qimo, you just accept it, this is a little bit of my sister's heart." ”
"Then I might as well be respectful. Xia Qimo took the tie and took the clothes inside to change.
Outside, Yu Shiqin asked Ding Ning, "Why is your mother so generous, she will give hundreds of thousands of yuan for attending a family banquet." ”
In fact, she was testing Song Wenqing's attitude towards Ding Ning and Shao Qian.
Ding Ning did not doubt him, and replied directly, "My mother said that although our family is not a famous family, we also have a head and face in Rongcheng, and it is not more generous to go to other people's homes, but it is not a small family, so give me some money to follow it." ”
"With how much?"
"Twenty thousand. ”
With 20,000 yuan, Ding Ning said casually, Ding Ning has not taken any money when he is so old, and his relatives do everything with his parents in red envelopes, and she doesn't know how much she gives.
It's just that a few days ago, my cousin's child was full moon, and her mother paid 2,000 for it.
She didn't know the old man of the Shao family, and looking at the identity of their family, she added a zero to her cousin's family.
This zero still depends on Xia Qimo's face.
Yu Shiqin heard that Song Wenqing directly wrapped 20,000 yuan, and she was shocked and couldn't close her mouth.
These rich people interact with each other, and the children are full moon, the old people are old, and the wedding gifts are tens of thousands.
Those who have 180,000 are close relatives.
Song Wenqing's package of 20,000 yuan is a big deal.
It seems that this Song Wenqing knew that Shao Qian was interested in Ding Ning, so he made this kind of blood.
Thinking of this, Yu Shiqin felt uncomfortable again.
I think that when Xia Qimo said that he liked Ding Ning, Song Wenqing's face didn't take Xia Qimo seriously at all.
It seems that it is normal for Xia Qimo to like Ding Ning, and she looks like she doesn't want to climb their Xia family.
Now that I'm at the Shao family, it's completely different.
It made her seem that she didn't take a fancy to their family Xia Qimo at all.
Yu Shiqin was a little angry!
But when she thought of Yu Fei's girl, she was embarrassed to get angry with these anger in her heart.
She only has to comfort herself, okay, this Ding Ning also called her aunt, if she really marries into the Shao family, relying on the relationship between the Xia Ding family, she will also come over and walk around, which is better than that Yu Fei.
As soon as she was comforted, her heart was balanced.
took Ding Ning's hand and said, "You see that your mother is so good to you, you have to treat your mother well in the future." ”
"I will. After Ding Ning said this, he turned around and said, "Aunt Yu, my mother said some inappropriate things in the hospital before, and I apologize to you on her behalf." Actually, what you said was not wrong, Xia Qimo was indeed injured to save me. ”
"We won't talk about that. Yu Shiqin glanced at the locker room, "Qimo has forgotten, we should forget it too." ”
"Good. Ding Ning readily agreed.
This refreshment, Yu Shiqin's heart seemed to be blocked by something.
The words that Xia Runian had told her before rang in her ears again.
"Ding Ning, this kid refuses vigorously, at first glance, he doesn't want to have anything to do with our family Qimo, before Qimo liked her to pester her, and you naturally hid as far away from others as you wanted. ”
Now that I think about it, it seems like that is the case.
At this time, Xia Qimo changed his clothes and came out.
Ding Ning hurriedly stood up and applauded, "Brother Qimo, it's very good-looking." ”
Yu Shiqin glanced at Ding Ning, and always felt that Ding Ning's praise was perfunctory.
She looked at Xia Qimo again, Xia Qimo was smiling happily, and pointed to the tie to thank Ding Ning.
"Thank you, Sister Ding Ning, for your generosity!"
Hey, fortunately he doesn't remember, if he remembers now that he knows that Ding Ning wants to be good with Shao Qian, Yu Shiqin thinks that Xia Qimo must be uncomfortable in his heart.
He's the pride of the sky!
"Let's go!" Yu Shiqin said with some sadness.
The 70th birthday of the old man of the Shao family was held in Shao Mansion.
Ding Ning originally thought that the Shao family would live in the city center like the Xia family, but finally learned that the Shao family's compound was located on the outskirts of the city, and it took more than an hour to drive there.
In the imperial capital, people with status and status generally like to enclose plots of land on the outskirts of the city and build a courtyard by themselves, and elegant people may ask a few workers to plant some vegetable plots for daily needs.
The Shao family is exactly like this, their house on the outskirts of the city covers a large area, according to the old man's preference to build into the style of the Republic of China, the courtyard is planted with towering trees, and there are fresh melons and fruits in the fields outside the courtyard.
When Xia Qimo's car arrived at Shao's house, the other guests were also about to stop, Ding Ning sat in the car and looked out, and saw several personnel in security uniforms maintaining order at the door, asking the guests to park their cars in the designated parking lot.
Look at the parking lot, my God, all kinds of luxury cars, people who know think that there is a family banquet here, and those who don't know think that there are luxury cars on display here.
Ding Ning got out of the car behind Yu Shiqin and couldn't help but look back.
She was not interested in the scene outside the Shao family compound, but was interested in the lush melon and fruit fields outside the Shao family compound.
"It's a lot like my grandmother's house. She secretly said to Xia Qimo.
Xia Qimo knew that she was talking about Xia Ding's family, and he also looked around, "You mean the vegetable field?"
"Hmm!" Ding Ning nodded, "When I was a child, I liked to go to my grandmother's house in the summer, and you can eat the tomatoes and melons in the vegetable field." ”
Xia Qimo smiled, he thought that Ding Ning really liked melons and fruits.
But the others who came here took a fancy to the Shao family's appeal in the imperial capital.
For example, Yu Shiqin.
Yu Shiqin stood outside the courtyard, looking at the guests who were rushing in, and turned around and beckoned Ding Ning to come over.
"Xiao Ning, look. This is the Shao family's compound, magnificent!"
"Wow, that's magnificent. Ding Ning pretended to glance at it, but his eyes were still glancing at the rows of melon racks in the field.
The sky was not yet completely dark, and the rows of melon racks shone seductively in the afterglow of the setting sun.
Xia Qimo stood behind Ding Ning, looking at Ding Ning's sneaky glance at the melon rack, and chuckled.
The three of them waited in the parking area for a while, and Xia Runian's car arrived.
So the four of them walked towards the entrance of the Shao family's compound.
Along the way, many people greeted Xia Runian, and when they saw Xia Qimo, they would always ask, "This is Ling Gongzi, right?"
"Yes, my eldest son, Xia Qimo. Xia Runian proudly introduced.
Then there was Xia Qimo's proper greeting.
When they saw Ding Ning, these people were a little uncertain.
Some people will ask, "Is this Ling Gongzi's ......?" The tail note dragged on long and far, and he naturally waited for the other party to explain.
Xia Runian replied with a smile, "This is the child of a friend of mine, named Ding Ning." ”
After speaking, he added, "It would be nice if she were our family's girlfriend, and I wouldn't be in a hurry." ”
The next thing is naturally the other party's compliment, "Ling Gongzi is a talent, and he will definitely find you a satisfactory daughter-in-law." ”
"I hope it will, I hope it will!" Xia Runian didn't forget to reach out and pat Xia Qimo's shoulder after the hustle and bustle, and said in a deep voice, "Did you hear it, let your kid come on." ”
"I will. Xia Qimo replied.
Xia Runian turned to Ding Ning, "Xiao Ning, did you hear it, Brother Qimo said that he would come on, Uncle Xia will give you a task." ”
Ding Ning was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself how could this talk to people still have her business.
"What task?"
"Help you find Brother Mo, and if there is a good girl, you can introduce him. ”
Ding Ning: "......"
Xia Qimo: "......"
Yu Shiqin: "......"
In the end, Yu Shiqin had the best reaction, "Yes, Xiao Ning, if you meet a girl who is suitable for your brother Qimo, introduce him to him." ”
"This ......" Ding Ning looked at Yu Shiqin, "The girls I know are all ordinary people. ”
She thought that these girls Yu Shiqin might not look down on her.
"Oops!" Yu Shiqin pushed Ding Ning, "I didn't say you knew each other before, I mean you will know you later." ”
As she spoke, she pointed at the Shao family's compound with the tip of her nose.
Ding Ning instantly understood.
"That's fine. She assured Yu Shiqin and Xia Runian, "In the future, if I know a good woman, I will definitely introduce Brother Qimo." ”
"Do you dare to agree to this kind of thing?" Xia Qimo secretly reached out and pinched the small flesh on Ding Ning's waist.
Ding Ning smiled "brightly" at him and pushed his hand away without a trace.
"Let's go in!" she said, leading the way to the gate.
At the gate, Shao Qian was greeting the guests, and when he saw Ding Ning coming in, he hurriedly came over to say hello, "Ding Ning!"
"Brother Shao Qian. Ding Ning handed the money that had been prepared long ago to Shao Qian, "I won't buy any gifts, just to save trouble and wrap a red envelope to wish the old man a blessing like the East China Sea and longevity than Nanshan!"
Shao Qian invited Ding Ning because of Xia Qimo, he didn't expect Ding Ning to return He Jin, so he hurriedly excused himself.
"Ding Ning, don't be so polite, take it back. ”
When Shao Qian grabbed Ding Ning's hand and wanted to push the gift money back, Xia Runian and Yu Shiqin walked in.
They happened to see Shao Qian and Ding Ning pulling.
Xia Runian didn't think much about it, he knew that Shao Qian invited Ding Ning to see Xia Qimo's face, so Ding Ning's gift money would naturally make Shao Qian a burden, and he didn't want Ding Ning to break the bank.
And Yu Shiqin's perception is different, Shao Qian doesn't want Ding Ning to break the bank, which proves that Shao Qian really wants to chase Ding Ning.
If you are an ordinary person who is invited to a birthday banquet, it is normal to give gift money.
The two of them were still pushing and pulling, Xia Qimo walked over, he put his hand on the hand held by the two of them, and said while pulling Shao Qian's hand, "Shao Qian, this is Ding Ning's intention, if you don't accept it, you will look down on it." ”
"You know I didn't mean that. ”
Xia Qimo smiled slightly and patted Shao Qian's shoulder.
Shao Qian didn't shirk either, took the gift money and said to Ding Ning, "Don't leave after the dinner, I have arranged other programs." ”
"What show?"
"Fun show!" Shao Qian reached out and patted Ding Ning's head, giving her a look.
Then he turned to Xia Qimo, "You kid should be able to participate." ”
Xia Qimo looked at him and didn't speak, Shao Qian pulled Ding Ning and didn't let him go, didn't he just want him to participate in the party of these sons and daughters in the Beijing circle.
Sure enough, Shao Qian is a master of manipulating people.
He nodded in agreement.
Shao Qian was relieved when he saw that he agreed, and he went over to greet the Xia couple.
"You and you want to have a few more drinks today!"
"I'm not drinking much, but I'm getting a little bit of joy. Yu Shiqin replied with a smile, and asked Shao Qian when she saw a vacancy.
"How did you know my niece?"
"Who is your niece?"
"Ding Ning!" Yu Shiqin's eyes widened, "Her father has been friends with our Lao Xia for many years, and she still lives in our house when she came to the imperial capital!"
She said that the purpose of this was to bring her relationship with Shao Qian closer.
Shao Qian suddenly realized, "It turns out that you are so close to Ding Ning, I thought you didn't like Ding Ning." ”
"How is that possible, what a good girl. ”
Yu Shiqin said and turned around and called Ding Ning, "Xiao Ning, come to my aunt." ”
Ding Ning hurriedly went over.
Yu Shiqin took Ding Ning's hand and said to Shao Qian with a smile, "Let's go in first!"
Shao Qian and Xia Qimo looked at each other and smiled.