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Chapter 2317: Schemed Against by Family Members
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“It’s just that… we haven’t found a venue for Xiao Hai’s one-month-old celebration banquet yet. I wonder if you have any ideas?” Xia Xing asked tentatively.
Tang Hui already knew that Xia Xing would come and look for her. Moreover, Qiao Mei had also already spoken and hinted to her about it. She just did not expect him to turn up so soon this time round.
“I have so much to do and I’m always so busy. Xiao Xing, as you know, I just married into the Xia family not long ago and I don’t really know how to deal with a lot of family issues yet. But if you have something in mind, you can just tell me. I’ll definitely do whatever I can,” Tang Hui said in a proactive manner.
By now, Xia Xing realized that Tang Hui would not take the initiative to offer help. Tang Hui was a good person though, so there was no need for him to throw a tantrum at her here. Otherwise, when Xia Guang returned, Xia Guang definitely would not let him off.
“Auntie Tang, I’ll be honest with you. Actually, our intent is to hold Xiao Hai’s celebration banquet at Third Cousin-in-law’s mother’s restaurant,” Xia Xing said.
“That’s a good thing to do! Since the venue belongs to a relative, it will be easier for you to plan things. So what’s your budget?” Tang Hui asked curiously.
“We… we have no idea. This is something that we need to discuss with Third Cousin-in-law, but things didn’t end well between us and her back then, so I dare not go and look for her,” Xia Xing said embarrassedly.
“That’s nothing. I can be the middleman to help you negotiate with her, but… there will definitely be standard charges. You also know what Qiao Mei is like. Her best price can only be the labor cost plus the base price. If you want more discounts… I’m afraid she won’t give in,” Tang Hui said.
“I know… That’s why I need your help, Auntie Tang…” Xia Xing said sheepishly.
Tang Hui agreed to help him with this issue and promptly headed over to Qiao Mei’s house the next day. She told Qiao Mei the whole story, giving Qiao Mei a big shock.
“I have thought that you’re a smart person, so why are you being so muddle-headed now?” Qiao Mei lazed on the rocking chair and asked Tang Hui.
“Huh? Is there a problem here?” Tang Hui asked in confusion.
“Are you sure you won’t bump into Zhou Hua at Xia Hai’s one-month-old celebration banquet? At the end of the day, she’s still Xia Hai’s biological grandmother and you’re just his grandmother in name. Besides, it’s not like you don’t know Zhou Hua. She definitely won’t let you off,” Qiao Mei said.
“I know that, but for the sake of Xia Guang’s reputation, I’m resigned to it. On that day, I just need to go and give them a monetary gift. I don’t intend to stay any longer than necessary,” Tang Hui said.
“It’s not just that. In the capital, is there still anyone who doesn’t know my character and temper? Even if it’s my most-hated He family coming to me with a business proposal, I’ll take it as long as it’s profitable. Don’t you understand what Xia Xing means by going to you instead of coming to me?” Qiao Mei said slowly.
Tang Hui immediately understood what Qiao Mei was talking about!
Xia Xing was just eyeing her money! In the end, she would be the person who came to look for Qiao Mei to discuss the venue for Xia Hai’s one-month-old celebration banquet. If Xia Xing refused to pay for it later, Tang Hui definitely would not want to offend Qiao Mei for such a “small sum”, so she would end up being the one to repay the debt.
What a good plan…
“Not too bad. You manage to get it. Otherwise, I will really wonder if I have partnered with the right person,” Qiao Mei said with a sigh.
“I’m just… too worried to think straight…” Tang Hui said helplessly.
Qiao Mei could sense that there was something interesting going on. She quickly sat up straight and stared at Tang Hui as she asked, “Worried? Worried about who? My third uncle? Have the two of you gotten much closer?”
Tang Hui lowered her head shyly. In the beginning, she had only married Xia Guang for the benefits involved. Furthermore, his previous marriage was such a mess and she felt that he had a big part to play in that. However, what she did not expect was that Xia Guang was quite a romantic at heart.
Xia Guang would send local specialties from his current location and precious mountain herbs to Tang Hui regularly and would include a letter with every package. In just a few months, Tang Hui had already received 13 letters!
“Oh my… This is also the first time I hear of Third Uncle’s prowess. It’s so amazing,” Qiao Mei said in shock. Even when she first got together with Xia Zhe, she did not write so many letters to him. At that time, Xia Zhe was also quite aloof.
“I… I now feel that Xia Guang is not too bad a partner. Since he’s so happy about Xia Hai’s birth, I feel that I should render some help to Xia Xing.” After saying that, Tang Hui sighed and continued, “Who would have thought that it’s all just a scheme.”
“Like mother, like son. Which of my third uncle’s children have turned out alright? Two of them are in jail and the other one is full of schemes. How useless,” Qiao Mei said.