Chapter 307 Just audaciously ask for a dowry!
Song Yun looked at Ouyang Jie's excited expression and felt a wave of helplessness.
By the time the Ouyang Family was ready with the gifts, it was already nearing lunchtime. Song Yunkai drove ahead with Ye Qingqing and his parents leading the way, while the Ouyang family of three simply followed behind, with a car full of gifts trailing behind the two vehicles.
Song Yun didn't know where Ouyang Jie got so much energy from, even taking quite a bit from the elder's birthday celebration. He wondered if his uncle would faint with shock upon seeing so many valuable gifts.
Upon arrival at the destination, the Ouyang family brought out more than forty packages, large and small. Song Yun, with Ye Qingqing in his arms, approached the house and gently knocked on the door.
"Who is it?"
A voice from inside—his aunt's—made Song Yun heave a sigh of relief. It was all because his father wanted to give his aunt a surprise that he hadn't notified them in advance. Thankfully, someone was at home; otherwise, this trip would have been in vain!
"Auntie, Qingqing and I have come to see you,"
Song Yun said with a chuckle.
Suddenly, there was the sound of running footsteps from inside. "Click," the door opened, and the uncle poked his head out, shrinking back in surprise at the sight of so many people.
"You're still such a scaredy-cat,"
Song Bu mocked.
Upon hearing this familiar voice, Xiao Qiang was momentarily stunned. Then, he flung the door wide open and called out, "Juan! Come quick and see who's here!"
Song Juan wiped her hands on her apron, looking puzzled as she walked out from the kitchen.
At the sight of Song Bu, Song Juan covered her mouth, her eyes welling up with tears, and exclaimed, "Second brother!"
"You're still as much of a crybaby as you were when you were little,"
Song Bu approached with a hearty laugh, embracing Song Juan and patting her on the back. "So many years have passed, and my sister hasn't changed a bit."
"Pfft!"
Song Juan rolled her eyes at her second brother. Ever since they were young, Song Bu had always been this irreverent, and nothing had changed over the years. Find exclusive stories on empire
"Let me introduce everyone. These three are..."
Song Yun was somewhat at a loss for how to introduce the three from the Ouyang family.
Ouyang Shu stepped forward with a warm smile, reaching out to shake hands with Xiao Qiang. "Hello, I am..."
"You, you, you, you!"
Xiao Qiang shouted in disbelief, "Are you Ouyang Shu, the elder?"
"????"
Before he could even introduce himself, he was recognized. Song Yun was somewhat impressed by his uncle's perceptive ability.
"How did you know I am Ouyang Shu?"
Old Master Ouyang asked with a genial smile.
"Because I work in the arts, and there was a TV series specifically about you. I even went there to give some guidance on a few scenes..."
Xiao Qiang was now incredibly excited. As a native of Forty-nine City, he was keenly aware of just how powerful the Ouyang Family was!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
"Please, take a seat, sir. I'll go make some tea."
Xiao Qiang scurried to the kitchen, hands trembling slightly as he returned with a tray.
"May I ask what brings such an esteemed guest to our home?"
Xiao Qiang glanced sideways at Song Yun, hoping to get a hint of information, but Song Yun just shook his head slightly and sighed.
"What...? What...? What's going on?"
Holy shit, what's happening!
Could someone in my family have offended someone from the Ouyang Family, causing them to come knocking on our door?
But my wife and I usually only circulate within such a small area and we never get into conflicts with others. Could it be Xiao Wan??
At that thought, Xiao Qiang's heart suddenly felt as if it had been chilled by half.
"I came especially today for my grandson's life-changing matter."
Ouyang Shu said with a benevolent expression, "My grandson Ouyang Jie and Song Yun are good brothers, and seeing Song Yun getting married and having children both comforts and distresses me as an elder. Ouyang Jie has been strictly raised since childhood and has never been in a relationship, so I am quite anxious about this."
"But then one day he came home vehemently declaring that he had fallen for a girl, and for my grandson's sake I could only swallow my pride."
Ouyang Shu, smiling cheerfully, patted Ouyang Jie on the shoulder and said with a chuckle, "What do you think of this grandson of mine?"
Xiao Qiang also sensed something unusual, but he still dared not think that way, after all, his own daughter Xiao Wan, no matter how beautiful, could not match the status of the Ouyang Family.
"The Ouyang Family's son naturally has a robust build and handsome appearance."
Complimenting him, Xiao Qiang said with a forced laugh, "Then today, have you taken a fancy to some young lady?"
"It's your daughter, Xiao Wan!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qiang was stunned. He turned to look at Song Yun, who slightly nodded.
It was like an explosive piece of news detonating in Xiao Qiang's mind. How could this be possible!
If it had been any other member of the Ouyang Family, he might have believed it a little, but the dear grandson of old master Ouyang Shu!
This was the future heir of the Ouyang Family!
How did he come to fancy his daughter???
As a father, at this moment he felt worried. After all, his daughter's family had little power, and if she was bullied by her husband's family in the future, they would not be able to stand up for her!
Perhaps sensing Xiao Qiang's worry, Ouyang Jie stepped forward and said, "Uncle, my feelings for Xiao Wan are genuine. I will absolutely protect and cherish her with my life! If I ever do anything wrong that upsets Xiao Wan or bully her, you are always welcome to pick up a stick and give me a beating!"
Xiao Qiang heard this and smiled bitterly. The words were touching, but was reality the same?
He had seen his fair share of cases where girls were played with by wealthy heirs and then abandoned, so Xiao Qiang would rather his daughter marry an ordinary man than enter into a wealthy family.
Ouyang Jie, seeing his prospective father-in-law hesitating, frantically signaled to Song Yun.
"Uncle, my father and old master Ouyang Shu have been friends for years, and Ouyang Jie and I have fought side by side as brothers. If Xiao Wan is truly bullied, you won't even need to step in because I'll be the first to not let him off the hook!"
Song Yun said calmly, "But that's all in the future. Xiao Wan hasn't even met Ouyang Jie yet, and it's unknown if their personalities match. If Xiao Wan doesn't like Ouyang Jie, then all these assumptions we're making today are for naught."
"That's true..."
Xiao Qiang tugged at the corner of his mouth and smiled, but what he hadn't expected was for Song Yun to have connections at such a high level, being able even to refer to members of the Ouyang Family as brothers, and Ouyang Shu's face showed not the slightest displeasure.
"Ahem..."
Ouyang Rong cleared his throat. Although he usually didn't speak up in the presence of the elder, now, for his son's happiness, he had to intervene.
"I am Jie's father, my name is Ouyang Rong."
"Hello, hello..."
"My friend, let's let the two kids figure it out themselves. I can assure you very responsibly that our Ouyang Family has never made it a habit to mistreat our women. A daughter-in-law who marries into the Ouyang Family will be cared for, so you can rest easy, my friend. If you don't believe me, don't you trust your brother-in-law, Song Bu?"
Song Bu was catching up with his sister, and upon hearing this, turned his head and laughed, "Brother-in-law, just talk freely and boldly. If you really fancy young Ouyang Jie, then boldly ask for a generous dowry. It's not like they can't afford it!"