Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife Chapter 1628 - 1629: Flattery

The saying 'If you miss him, just contact him' perfectly describes Cheng Su's actions. She and Qi Taiguo spoke on the phone for a solid thirty minutes, and it’s likely she wouldn’t have wanted to end the call if Qi Taiguo hadn't been called away for a meeting.

As Cheng Su exited the study, she was met with Old Master Cheng’s playful smirk. "What were you two discussing for so long? Missing your man?"

Cheng Su felt a blush creep onto her cheeks. This old man, does he live to tease people?

"After enjoying tea with the other wives all day, you're now teasing your goddaughter, aren't you?" Cheng Su retorted with a smile.

Old Master Cheng chuckled heartily. "You girl, you’ve got a bit of a thin skin, haven’t you?" Seeing that Cheng Su might genuinely be annoyed, he quickly added, "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. Young people are all like that."

With a few lighthearted exchanges, Cheng Su announced her departure, planning to first pick up Xiao Qi and the others before heading directly to the hotel.

"Go on, go on. You’ve been out all day. Xiao Qi might have been crying her eyes out. You should have just brought your parents and in-laws to witness the ceremony. The more, the merrier," Old Master Cheng urged.

"Today, I’m part of the bride’s escort team, accompanying Xiao Ya. Many from the Cheng family are here, but my parents don’t know anyone. I’m afraid they’d be bored. Besides, Xiao Qi is still young; she’s likely to get into mischief with so many people around," Cheng Su explained.

"Nonsense, they wouldn’t recognize each other? You’re just…" Old Master Cheng let out a sigh, leaving his sentence unfinished. "Go ahead then. I'll have someone arrange a ride for you to the hotel later."

Cheng Su smiled and agreed.

...

The marriage between the Cheng and Ying families marked a significant union. As the Ying family was based in Qing City, the primary venue for the celebration was naturally hosted by the Cheng family. They extended invitations to a select group of close relatives and friends for the wedding banquet. If Qing City possessed an airport, the Cheng family’s immense wealth and generosity would have likely led them to charter an entire plane to fly all of the Ying family’s relatives and friends to show their support for Ying Xiaoya.

When the two families initially discussed the wedding plans, they agreed to keep the affair simple, though the ceremony itself was to remain solemn. For the wedding feast guests, they streamlined the list as much as possible. Collectively, the two families arranged for fifty tables, which, by modern standards, was not a small-scale event.

Regarding the accommodation for the guests, the affluent Cheng family spared no expense, booking the most luxurious five-star hotel in Guangcheng. The hotel stood resplendent and majestic, truly befitting their esteemed status.

"I thought our Xiao Qi’s full-month banquet was grand, but coming here, I truly understand the meaning of splendor," Mother Qi whispered to Mother Cheng as the newlyweds made their entrance.

Mother Cheng also found the scene impressive and eye-opening. "That’s why they say riches are abundant here, and everyone is eager to come and seek their fortune. Just looking at the magnificence and flair here, you can tell how incredibly wealthy they are."

Mother Qi’s thoughts drifted to Third Uncle Cheng, who had already established himself in business here, and even Cheng Zhi was now following in his footsteps. Her gaze settled on Third Uncle Cheng and his companions, and she remarked with a hint of melancholy, "The Cheng family is likely to become quite prosperous too. Your family’s third brother and Cheng Zhi have both settled down here."

Mother Cheng puffed out her chest slightly and replied, "Oh, I wouldn’t call it wealthy—we’re just happy not to worry about our meals each day. However, thanks to your kind words, I do look forward to that day."

Mother Qi pursed her lips.

Belatedly noticing Mother Qi’s underlying bitterness, Mother Cheng quickly shifted to praise. "You are also set for a comfortable life. Jianguo is studying at university here and will surely thrive here in the future. And your Fengping, isn’t she in a big city too? Everyone in Xiashui Village envies you. They all say you and your father-in-law have raised your children well, and they wish to learn from your example!"