8:00 PM sharp.
Dad and Mom brought ten delicious dishesāfive meat and five vegetableāto the large tea table in the living room.
Although eating in the house was a bit crowded, it felt more lively and homely.
Especially for someone like Du Enan, who was born into a wealthy family as a young lady.
It was her first time attending this kind of family gathering.
She felt it was much more interesting at home than in the luxurious private room of a Five Stars hotel.
Xu Li and Du Enan, alongside Mom, and Jiang Xue were sitting on the soft, comfortable sofa.
Jiang Tao and his son brought small stools and sat opposite them.
As the saying goes, three women make a show.
Tian Xiaomei, Xu Li, and Du Enan quickly became familiar from strangers.
A topic about parenting shortened the distance between the three.
"When I gave birth to our Xiao Tao, it was during the strictest family planning inspections."
"After Xiao Tao was born, his dad took us to my parentsā home on a large cart overnight."
"Even my dad was afraid of the villageās family planning committee visiting and arranged for us to stay in the vegetable cellar."
"Moreover, it was the busy farming season back then, so there was no time to take postnatal care."
"On the third day after giving birth, I went to the fields to pick corn with his dad."
"Thinking back now, what hard times we lived through!"
"Your generation is much more blessed than ours was."
Mom looked at Du Enanās pregnant belly, reminded of her own pregnancy and postnatal days.
Back then, there was a restriction on giving birth, and now itās the complete opposite.
"Tao, when are you and Lili planning for a second child?"
Dad quietly chatted with Jiang Tao, once again urging for more grandchildren.
The son has achieved success.
Driving luxury cars worth millions, engaging in millions-worth business deals.
Not to mention a second, even third or fourth child, itās affordable!
Since itās affordable, more children should be born.
This increases the chance of raising talents within the family!
Look at foreign billionaire Musk.
With enough children to make a soccer team, he hasnāt stopped and continues having more.
Heās already had 14, who knows, maybe 20 or 30 in his lifetime.
Jiang Tao smiled, clinked his glass with his dad, and said, "We are already trying."
"Then you should drink less alcohol, smoke less."
Upon hearing his sonās words, Jiang Wen looked comforted.
The both parents always hoped Jiang Tao and Xu Li could have a chubby grandson.
Although nowadays, the preference for boys over girls has diminished, and both really adored Jiang Xue.
But they always felt it was a regret if Jiang Tao and Xu Li didnāt have a son.
The meal continued from a little past 8 until 9:30, and the atmosphere was considerably harmonious.
After dinner, Mom began to clean up the dishes while Dad played with Jiang Xue in the living room.
Jiang Tao and Xu Li went out to send Du Enan downstairs.
The three chatted as they walked to a silver-gray Bentley Bentayga.
Under the scattered lights of the community lamps, the sleek car roof shimmered like liquid metal.
It seemed as though the community lights were crushed and plated over the curved car body.
Elegant and grand!
Seeing Du Enanās car, Jiang Tao, who thought he was fairly wealthy, instantly felt poor again!
That one car could equal his three or four!
"Lili, Jiang Tao, thank you for tonightās hospitality. This was the most pleasant and interesting family dinner Iāve ever attended."
Du Enan smiled and said goodbye to Jiang Tao and Xu Li while pressing her car key.
The carās headlights clicked on, like a dormant beast suddenly opening its eyes, razor-sharp.
Xu Li laughed, "Weāre so glad you came, but next time, no need to bring so many things, itās too formal for us."
"Haha, Lili, youāve got it wrong there."
"Giving you gifts isnāt being formal; itās because weāre close."
"For acquaintances, forget about giving gifts; I wouldnāt even visit their homes for dinner."
What Du Enan said was the honest truth, without any exaggeration.
Ever since Du Taoming invited Jiang Taoās family for dinner, where she met Xu Li,
The two felt an instant connection, like meeting a long-lost friend.
Within a few days, they went from newly acquainted friends to inseparable besties and sisters.
Xu Li smiled and said, "Alright, alright, youāve got a point. But next time, no more. Itās getting late, you should head home."
"Do we really not need to see you off? Can you really manage by yourself?"
"I can manage on my own, goodbye, Lili, goodbye, Jiang Tao."
After saying this, Du Enan was about to open the car door and get in, when Jiang Tao stopped her.
"Wait, Du Enan!"
Having hesitated all evening, Jiang Tao finally decided to seize the moment to mention the issue with the Mercedes to Du Enan.
Settling this matter early gives peace of mind; itās better than prolonging it and risking unexpected changes.
Although he had some evidence in hand, he wasnāt confident about winning a lawsuit against the Mercedes dealership.
"Hmm? What is it, Jiang Tao?"
Du Enan turned and looked at Jiang Tao, a slightly puzzled expression on her face.
Xu Li also looked at Jiang Tao a bit curiously, waiting for what heād say next.
Jiang Tao tried to maintain a calm tone as he smiled and said:
"Enan, thereās something thatās been on my mind for a while, and I donāt know if I should ask you about it."
Du Enan laughed heartily and said, "No need to be formal with me. Whatever you want to ask, go ahead. Iāll tell you everything I know."