Family Dinner 1

After school, Ai Ziqing, who was reading a book, was dragged out by her parents who came home, saying that her uncle was inviting the whole family to a banquet at Fumanlou.

Fumanlou is located in the city center and is a high-end restaurant in Yang City. Even the city leaders occasionally book tables here to entertain guests.

When Ai Ziqing's family arrived, her father's brothers and sisters and their families had all arrived, and the dishes were all served. They had already started eating.

Grandfather Ai Zong, grandmother Li Qiuhua

Grandpa Ai Guozhong, his wife is Aunt Xu Juan, and his son Ai Ping is one year older than Ziqing. He had excellent results in the high school entrance examination last year and is now studying in the city's No. 1 Middle School.

The second child is his father Ai Guohua and his mother Jiang Qin.

Third uncle Ai Guofen, his wife is his third aunt Wang Mei, and his daughter Ai Jia is a few months younger than Ziqing, and they are also in the third grade of junior high school.

Father's sister, aunt Ai Guofang, is the fourth child. Her husband is his uncle Liu Yong. Their son Liu Xuan is 13 years old and is still in the sixth grade of elementary school. He will start the first grade of junior high school.

In general, Ai Ziqing has 1 grandpa, 1 uncle, 1 aunt. 1 brother, 1 sister, 1 brother.

"Oh, Director Ai Guohua is here? The workshop director is also a leader, so he usually arrives last, haha." Aunt Xu Juan said sarcastically, with obvious mockery.

Because the grandpa and the third uncle went into business in their early years, they opened a clothing store together and resold furs. Now they have expanded the store and have a small savings. They look down on Ziqing's parents who are still working in the factory. In addition, among the four younger generations, Ziqing is the only one who studies so-so. The eldest brother Ai Ping can rank in the top 50 in the first year of high school in No. 1 Middle School, and the younger sister Ai Jia also has excellent grades and studies in No. 2 Middle School. Even the younger brother Liu Xuan is preparing to apply for the junior high school entrance examination in No. 2 Middle School at the beginning of the school year. Only Ziqing studies in No. 4 Middle School, and her grades are even more average in No. 4 Middle School.

So in the Ai family, Ziqing's family has the least say. Although the younger aunt is only 35 years old, she is already the deputy general manager of the financial department of a state-owned enterprise with some weight. None of Ziqing's parents are in politics, because they are ordinary people without nepotism. Even if they can enter the state department, they can't get promoted even if they work hard. It is not easy for them to have a stable job.

"Mom and Dad" Father Ai Guohua called the two old people first. After the two elders nodded, Ai Guohua smiled awkwardly and explained, "It was almost time to get off work. I just received a letter at work. There was no call from home, so I came home late to pick up Ziqing."

"Okay, I don't blame you for anything. Why bother explaining? Sit down and eat. Ziqing can order any beverage she wants." Uncle Ai Guozhong asked with a stern face.

"How about drinking some white wine, second brother?" The third uncle took a bite of the food and asked Ai Guohua with a smile. Since he made some money, he boasted all day long and called his two brothers the eldest and the second. The two were used to it.

Before his father could speak, the third uncle had called the waiter and ordered his favorite wine, pouring it in turns.

The aunt looked up and asked Ziqing, "Ziqing, is it hard to study now? Can you get into high school?"

Ziqing smiled and replied, "It should be no problem. Thank you for your concern."

Ai Guofang said happily, "I see that the child is sensible and can speak more and more." Ziqing didn't hate her aunt Ai Guofang. They didn't have much contact, let alone communication.

At this time, Aunt Xu Juan smiled and said, "Ziqing, learn more from your brother and Jiajia. Look, your sister is preparing to take the entrance exam for No. 1 Middle School. If she gets in, our family will have another top student! Hehehe," she turned around and smiled at the aunt, "Your Xiaoxuan is also going to No. 2 Middle School this time, right? Now our family has three top students!"

The second aunt smiled faintly, and her eyebrows also showed a little pride. Although Liu Xuan's grades were not first-class, he never worried his family. Being able to get into No. 2 Middle School showed that his grades were also very good, and there was basically no problem getting into a good high school.

Third Aunt Wang Mei looked at Ziqing and said, "Ziqing should also work hard. Your sister has surpassed you. You are so pretty. What's the point of not studying well? You can't find a good job!" Aijia looks average and has a spoiled personality. Maybe because Ziqing has been pretty since she was a child, Third Aunt has never liked Ziqing and often makes fun of her appearance.

"Xiaoqing from our family has been working very hard. She has been studying hard these days." Perhaps she heard that some of the words were directed at her daughter, so Xiaoqing's mother Jiang Qin was a little unhappy. However, due to her personality, she only dared to say a few good words for her daughter. Perhaps to prove that Ziqing really worked hard, she said, "Xiaoqing has been reading until midnight every day these two days. When I went home to pick her up today, she was still reading."

"What are you arguing about? Your third sister-in-law is not wrong. Jiajia is only a few months younger than Ziqing, but their studies are very different. You work every day and have no time to take care of your children. As a result, her studies are not very good now. Parents are responsible. Your third sister-in-law asked her to study more with Jiajia for her own good! It's like someone is harming your baby!" Grandma Li Qiuhua scolded Jiang Qin.

"What mom said is right. I don't mean anything else. You can't stand it, sister-in-law. Who doesn't do it for Ziqing's good! Haha" Third aunt Wang Mei smiled with pursed lips. As if she didn't care at all.

The father looked at his wife and daughter and felt wronged after just saying a few words. He couldn't help it. Just when he was about to open his mouth, his grandfather Ai Zong glanced at him and said, "Okay, it's not a big deal. Women can only talk about this. How is Guohua's work now?"

Seeing his father say this, Ai Guohua, who was about to open his mouth, didn't know what to say. He replied to the old man and pinched his wife's hand under the table. Jiang Qin lowered her head with red eyes.

Ziqing had been watching coldly, watching these aunts and aunts in the world, intrigues, and words with hidden meanings. She felt a little uncomfortable in her heart. She held her mother's hand below and whispered, "Mom, don't worry. Ziqing will cover their mouths when she gets good grades?"

Listening to her daughter's childish words of comfort, Jiang Qin laughed with a chuckle, and then frowned and scolded softly, "This child! What are you talking about? How can you say that about aunts and aunts!" After that, she laughed again.

Seeing her mother smile, Ziqing also smiled, picked up some food for her mother, and asked her to eat more. The auntie here said with contempt, "Ziqing, eat more by yourself. The dishes at Fumanlou are famous! You can't eat them normally. When you get into a good high school, I will take charge and invite the whole family to eat again."

"The dishes are OK, but if Ziqing gets into No. 1 Middle School, I will definitely invite you to Suxiang Garden for a meal, right?" Ziqing said with a smile.

Xu Juan sneered, "No problem, if Ziqing can get into No. 1 Middle School, I will set up a table at Suxiang Garden and treat you! To celebrate our top students!" Xu Juan didn't take it seriously. She knew Ai Ziqing's grades, and she was thankful that she could go to No. 1 Middle School or No. 3 Middle School at public expense! So this sentence was just a joke. Suxiang Garden? It was one of the top restaurants in Yang City, a state-owned hotel. Provincial Party Committee leaders stayed there when they came. A family dinner would cost at least 18,000 yuan.

The family dinner looked happy on the surface...