After the family had a lively dinner, Xu Lijuan sent the prepared gifts to Xu Ankang and Du Mengqi.

What was given to Xu Ankang was a dark red Tang suit embroidered with the word "Ji" for the New Year, a gray small stand-up collar tunic that can be worn to work and meetings, and a dark blue pinstripe suit.

Du Mengqi is a dark red embroidered peony cheongsam suitable for the New Year, a dark green embroidered white plum cashmere dress that can be worn to work or leisure, a long-sleeved cheongsam skirt embroidered with red plum in light lime, and a knee-length brown coat with a fox fur collar.

Xu Lao just glanced at it, then withdrew his gaze, and he didn't care about what gifts Xu Lijuan gave to Xu Ankang and Du Mengqi, but in fact, he was sauntered in his heart: Look, Xiaojuan is still the most filial to him, and prepared six sets of Tang costumes for him alone!

In addition to getting a set of beige and a set of Tibetan small stand-up collar tunics, Xu Deyu also has a set of red Tang suits suitable for the New Year, at this moment, his eyes turned on Xu Ankang's set of gray stand-up collars, but the style is more chic, and asked with envy: "Xiaojuan, can you help me prepare a few more sets of tunics next time?" "As a qualified lawyer, this kind of tunic, which can highlight his elite temperament, must not be let go! It's a pity that those so-called international brand stores pù hardly sell tunics, and the occasional ones don't fit, and this feeling of having money but not spending it makes people feel sad when they think about it.

When the words fell, Xu Lao was not allowed to lose his temper, Xu Deyu handed out a bank card with great eyes, waved his hand very generously, and said: "You can spend the money in this as you like, if it is not enough, sue me again, and I will draw you another sum of money." ”

"Fifth brother, no need, a few sets of tunics don't cost much, I'm familiar with the tailor, just call him when I get back, and let him order a few sets."

Xu Lijuan pushed the bank card back, and still didn't forget jì teased: "However, fifth brother, I want to remind you that now is not as good as before, marriage requires a lot of dowry gifts for the woman, and the house, car and ticket must not be missing, otherwise, you don't want to marry a daughter-in-law who you like." In order to prevent you from continuing to be single, you should put away the private money that you are going to use to marry your fifth sister-in-law. But he secretly thought in his heart: Xu Deyu dared to take her words as a deaf ear, and he didn't go home to accompany his grandfather once in half a month, hmph, if he didn't take this rare opportunity to let him taste the pain of forced marriage, it would be too cheap for him!

“…… Xiaojuan, if Xu Deyu knew about your calculations against him, guess what he would think? Lying next to Xu Lijuan and pretending to be asleep, in fact, her ears were pricked up high, and she silently swept tears of sympathy for Xu Deyu without letting go of any gossip content, so this is what the ancients said, "I'd rather offend a gentleman than a villain, and I'd rather offend a villain than a woman."

"Fifth brother won't know." Speaking of this, Xu Lijuan paused, and then added slowly: "Moreover, I just threw bricks and stones, and soon, he didn't have a chance to think about it." ”

Sure enough, the next moment, Xu Deyu didn't have time to glare at Xu Lijuan, so he only heard Du Mengqi say with a concerned face: "Little Wu, you are not too young, have you seen a girl you like?" With the current status of our Xu family, there is no need to marry with other families, so if you meet someone you like, as long as the other party's family background is innocent and her personality is good, you must chase it in time, otherwise you will be snatched away by others, and you will regret it so much that you can't cry. As for the dowry that Xiaojuan said, you don't have to worry, we will help you prepare. ”

Xu Ankang also nodded, and said: "Xiao Wu, you will be 26 years old this year, and you will be 28 years old, and this lifelong event should indeed be grasped." In the past, you always put the words 'start a business first and then start a family', and I don't want to say much. However, now that your career is thriving, you make a lot of money every month, you are one of the shareholders of the firm, you have already bought a house and a car, and you don't need to think about the wedding house and the car like other ordinary employees, so this life event should also be on the agenda. It doesn't take long, you just bring a girlfriend home for us to see during the Chinese New Year next year, I believe the second brother and second sister-in-law will be very happy to know about it. ”

When Xu Lao heard this, he didn't forget to interject: "Xiao Wu, this is your task this year, and any other miscellaneous things, you will put them aside for me first, solve the major events in life first, and then talk about other things." ”

Xu Lijuan held a cup of tea, took a sip from time to time, her eyebrows were crooked, her long eyelashes covered the snickering under her eyes, and she had begun to secretly look forward to the wonderful scene of her brothers being forced to marry during the Spring Festival......

Xu Deyu: "......" So, why is he reluctant to go home, that's the reason! A few years ago, when he was studying, every time everyone mentioned this topic, they would only hint slightly, and often until the point, he could pretend to be ignorant that he didn't understand. When he graduated, everyone became a clear statement, and he could not hesitate to use excuses such as "starting a business first and then starting a family" and "the eldest brother is not married, so as a younger brother, he is embarrassed to be too anxious, lest people outside know that the impact is not good". And this year, everyone directly abandoned the previous methods and directly persecuted him!

If he could, Xu Deyu really wanted to shout: He also wanted to get married, but he didn't meet the person who was suitable for marriage, so of course he could only continue to be single.

However, Xu Deyu also knows that if he really has to shout this sentence, then what awaits him is definitely a blind date banquet that will not be repeated every day!

It was a terrible day to think about!

"This ......" Xu Deyu's eyes turned so fast that he didn't even bother to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead, but he just grabbed the thought that flashed through his mind in time, and said with a particularly sincere attitude: "Fourth uncle, fourth aunt, the relationship between you makes me, a junior who is a nephew, feel moved after seeing it, so what I want to find is this kind of relationship that is like a long stream, respectful and supportive, but ......"

Speaking of this, Xu Deyu deliberately showed a wry smile, spread his hands, and said helplessly: "Now the girls in this society don't know what's wrong, and those who are about the same background as me are all raised to be squeamish, and they can't suffer at all." Every day we talk about some gorgeous clothes and decorations, this kind of girls can only share the hardships of wealth and nobility, once something happens to me, they definitely run faster than one another. ”

"Girls with a slightly inferior background and not so good family background look really good now, but who knows if there will be any bad changes after they marry me because of the different people and things they come into contact with? For example, he changed his temperament and became a money worshipper, and for example, he had low self-esteem. Actually, I also know that these can be corrected, I am a lawyer, although I don't need to find a wife who can support a family in their absence like my brothers, and I don't need her to give me any help in my career, but I definitely can't hold me back at a critical moment. ”

"If you come from a lower background, it is inevitable that there will be many differences because of different living environments and different educations, so it is more tiring to live, in my opinion, no matter how hard a sparrow tries, it can't be a phoenix."

……

"Fifth brother, if I'm not mistaken, you haven't been in a formal relationship since you were a child, of course, a secret crush doesn't count." Xu Lijuan tilted her head, blinked, and looked at Xu Deyu who was talking with a puzzled expression, and did not miss the flash of joy and pride in Xu Deyu's eyes after Xu Deyu found that Xu Lao, Xu Ankang and Du Mengqi became silent: "You have not been deceived by girls, why are you so pessimistic and knock down a bunch of people with a stick!" Not to mention, Xiaoyi and Xiaoxue I know are both very good girls, and there are even more good girls I don't know, so many good girls, as long as you look for them seriously, you will always find the other half that belongs to you and definitely fits your soul. ”

Xu Deyu: "......" has been a "pit father" since ancient times, but now he has seen a "pit brother"! What a heartache!

Without deliberately checking, Xu Deyu could feel that Xu Lao, Xu Ankang and Du Mengqi looked at him thoughtfully, or should it be calculated, and complained in his heart, but he was reluctant to blame Xu Lijuan at all, and in desperation, he could only pretend to be surprised and look up at Xu Lijuan: "Xiaojuan, why didn't I find out that you were so sharp and sharp before?" No wonder the old people often say, 'Eighteen changes in women's colleges', isn't it, I haven't seen each other for half a month, and Xiaojuan has changed so much......"

"Right? Thank you, Fifth Brother, for the compliment. Xu Lijuan thanked her with a smile, and suddenly changed the topic and said, "However, fifth brother, what we are discussing now is when you will get married, don't change the topic!" ”

Not only that, Xu Lijuan also didn't forget to pull up Xu Lao, Xu Ankang and Du Mengqi: "Grandpa, Dad, Mom, do you think what I just said makes sense?" ”

"Well, that's true." Xu Lao nodded, and looked at Xu Deyu with a solemn expression: "Little Wu, don't talk nonsense, in short, when the Chinese New Year next year, you must bring a girlfriend home, otherwise it will ......"

"Grandpa, this finding a girlfriend also depends on fate, not that you can have it......" Xu Deyu's face became even more bitter, but he had to argue for himself. At this moment, his heart rarely misses Xu Deyou, Xu Dehui, Xu Dehai and Xu Deyao, no matter who these four people are, they can definitely help him share more than half of the firepower!

However, for his decision to return to the old mansion today, Xu Deyu did not have the slightest regret and chagrin and other feelings that should not have appeared. This is because the Xu family has been taught since childhood that "if you don't do it, you have to do it, since you have made a decision, no matter what kind of result you face, you must bear it with all your might, and you must not implicate others and blame others."

"That's your problem, I'll just look at the results." Xu Lao waved his hand very domineeringly, then got up and said, "It's not early, let's go back to the room to rest." ”

After taking a few steps, Xu Lao suddenly paused again, turned around, and looked at Xu Deyu in the sofa who couldn't shrink himself into a ball with a stern expression, and said, "Xiao Wu, get up at five o'clock tomorrow morning and go to my morning exercise." ”

Xu Deyu, who had never enjoyed the sour taste of getting up at five o'clock since he lived on campus, was immediately dumbfounded: "Huh? "Grandpa, getting up at five o'clock will kill you!

Xu Lao looked at Xu Deyu with disgust, his eyes stayed on Xu Deyu's small belly raised by turning day and night upside down, eating three meals irregularly, and often participating in banquets, and then moved his gaze to Xu Deyu's pale skin that was raised like a cream that had not seen the sun for a long time, and finally moved his gaze to the two dark circles on Xu Deyu's face that could not be ignored at all: "Just like you, go out, say that it is the Xu family, and you will be ashamed of your grandfather!" As far as you are concerned, who else will look up to you except those who come for your money and status? Think about it yourself before you go back to bed and see if what I say makes sense! ”

As soon as the words fell, Xu Lao turned around and left.

"......" Xu Deyu, who was innocently taught a lesson, couldn't wait to look up to the sky and roared. He doesn't smoke at all, and even drinks only a little bit when he's socializing! When did a new good man like him become a waste person who was disliked by everyone?!

This world that looks at people and looks at their faces and doesn't consider other external factors at all is too desperate!

Xu Ankang and Du Mengqi glanced at each other, and at the end, Xu Ankang took the lead in standing up, walked to Xu Deyu's side, patted Xu Deyu's shoulder, and said, "Your grandfather is also reasonable, your body really needs to be strengthened." I tell you, if this continues, it is estimated that it will not be a few years, and when the time comes, if you stand with me, everyone will suspect that you are my brother and not my nephew. ”

Du Mengqi also reassured: "Xiao Wu, don't worry, I will say a few good words to your mother, and let her arrange a few blind date banquets for you." However, Xiao Wu, although I know that you are usually very busy, you also need to maintain a good habit of fitness, and I will help you recommend a few clubs in the future, and maybe you can find like-minded friends there! ”

"......" does not bring such a blow! Xu Deyu wiped his tears with a sad face, and rarely stayed on his little belly.

…… He...... When did he have a small belly? It's not scientific! Obviously, he also exercises for an hour every day......

In an instant, Xu Deyu's face turned from blue to white, then from white to red, and finally to black like ink, and his body exuded a mixture of grievance and chagrin.

The only thing that makes Xu Deyu happy is that his fair skin and heavy dark circles appear because he is too busy with work, as long as he rests for a while, he can adjust it, and he doesn't have to worry too much about it at all!

"Fifth brother, don't worry, I will wake you up on time at five o'clock tomorrow morning." Xu Lijuan tilted her head and made up for it with a smile: "However, fifth brother, I didn't expect that you would grow a small belly after just half a month, so you didn't have a big belly, shouldn't you have dinner in your office a few years ago, so you didn't care about eating and drinking, right?" I didn't expect that Fifth Brother, you turned out to be a physique that is easy to gain weight, if it is one of those people who are skinny no matter how much you eat, you will definitely be envious, jealous and hateful when you know about this matter......"

"Besides, Fifth Brother, why didn't I notice that your skin was fairer than that of a girl like me? The only pity is that the pores are a little big, there are blackheads on the tip of the nose, and there is more oiliness on the forehead, plus the two big dark circles under your eyes, saying that you are a 'national treasure' will be stained with the reputation of 'national treasure'! I'll give you a set of toiletries when you go back, although you are a man, but you also have to pay attention to your own face! I can't imagine how you can confidently commute to and from work with such a terrible face......"

Xu Deyu: "......" Did he do something angry and resentful? Why are they deliberately targeting him one or two!

"Poor Xu Deyu!" Ding Dong silently lit a few rows of candles for Xu Deyu, and pretended to be curious and asked, "Xiaojuan, aren't you worried, your fifth brother can't stand such a cruel blow and can't afford to get sick?" ”

"If his psychological tolerance is really so poor, it is impossible for him to resist the iron fist policy of his grandfather and second uncle, and he insists on becoming a lawyer, and he has made results in just a few years." According to the skin fitness plan provided by Xiao Q, Xu Lijuan took out a bath ball with the shape of peach blossom petals and threw it into the bath jar, and soon, the bath bomb that rose to the size of a basketball quickly exploded, and the bathtub was full of fresh peach blossom petals, and even a faint peach blossom fragrance appeared in the air.

"Alright, Jingle Bell, you can get out."

"Tsk......" Ding Dong's nose wrinkled slightly, glanced at the misty Mu room, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh: "I really don't understand what you women are thinking all day long, is your appearance really that important?" As for spending hours a day on maintenance? Even the reason why you get up so early every day to exercise is to maintain a good figure......"

For Xu Deyu, a person who never paid attention to the face project before, because Xu Lijuan's name was "picking thorns", which was actually a persuasive word, he took the set of specially selected maintenance supplies sent by Xu Lijuan, and did not hesitate to do this according to the schedule provided by Xu Lijuan, Ding Dong didn't know how to evaluate it!

It's just that women pay attention to their looks and skin, and even men have begun to pay attention to these, so how can this world not become a world of looking at faces?

"Because you're a cat, of course you don't understand." Xu Lijuan took the time to reply, and after successfully choking Ding Dong and rolling her eyes, she closed the door, took off her pajamas, and lay down in the bath tank, enjoying the leisurely and quiet time when she was alone.

Xu Lijuan enjoys her current life, not only because she has become more beautiful and healthy; is not only because of the fall of the Lin family that Lin Haocang relied on, which allowed her to avenge the revenge of her previous life; is not only to rectify Sun Manxue, Lu Xueyao and Zheng Chudie, three women who had designed to frame themselves more than once in their previous lives, so as to vent the unbearable anger in their hearts; It's because of this new life, because of her efforts, the family is more closely connected.

Even if it is RMB, some people love and some hate, not to mention the Xu family standing on a high place, who is sure that the family that helps each other with the Xu family today will not fall into the well for the Xu family in the future? It is said that "relying on the mountains, relying on the flow of water, relying on everyone to run", so relying on one's own strength at all times is a truth that everyone living in this world needs to understand.

"One chopstick is gently broken, and ten chopsticks are held in a ball" This situation is applicable to any occasion, and of course it is also suitable for a family like the Xu family......

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Winter is the season for lazy sleep, especially at five or six o'clock in the morning, sleeping is called a fragrant sound, but this is all before, and at five o'clock this morning, Xu Deyu, who was immersed in a sweet dream, was awakened by the sudden cold.

Although Xu Deyu did not continue the tradition of the Xu family to enter the military academy, he spent every winter and summer vacation in the army when he was studying, even if he entered the society and worked for several years, his vigilance to the surrounding environment that has been engraved in his bones has not been reduced.

However, when Xu Deyu found out that the person standing in front of him was Xu Lijuan, the vigilance and vigilance in his eyes immediately disappeared, and he stretched out his hand to pull the quilt back, and he didn't forget to mutter: "Xiaojuan, I've only slept for two or three hours every night for half a month, and it's rare to have a lazy sleep, so you let me sleep for a while, okay?" ”

If someone else dares to trespass into their bedroom and do something like disturbing people's dreams, Xu Deyu will definitely let the other party deeply understand what it means to be "angry when you get up". However, it was his beloved little sister Xu Lijuan who made such a move now, so Xu Deyu immediately put aside the vicious thoughts that appeared in his mind, just full of helplessness and chagrin.

Xu Deyu didn't pay attention to why the Tibetan mastiff Xiaohua, who was lying on her stomach in her room and was extremely vigilant at any time, ignored Xu Lijuan's invasion. Whoever told him to let Xiaohua eat, sleep, drink, and have fun even if he was busy, he was afraid that if he was a little careless, he would get depression after staying in a city made of concrete steel for many years, but if his order conflicted with Xu Lijuan's order, then Xiaohua would definitely implement Xu Lijuan's order without any discount!

If Xu Deyu was depressed when he first discovered this situation, he was even secretly crazy in private, but when he found out that whether it was Xu Laoyang's Xiaohu, Xu Ankang's prosperity, or Du Mengqi's Xuetuan, Xu Lijuan was regarded as the first master, and others were regarded as the second master, then he suddenly felt that he was comforted.

In fact, Xu Lijuan is also quite helpless about this, who let these animals be smart machine bodyguards, and the jingle next to her happens to be the same "god" as these "gods" related to the hearts and eyes of smart machine animals! R1152