Chapter 67: My Wife

At one in the morning, Liao Jun went out to buy contraceptives.

He saw the study materials on Chen Xiang’s desk, and the silly woman even tried to cover them with a newspaper. Liao Jun’s eyes were sharp, so he lifted it up and saw that underneath were various review materials and exercises.

She had probably been studying secretly for more than two months, with four thick notebooks filled with notes and a pencil case full of sharpened pencils. There was even an old-style cassette player next to them, and when he opened it, he could see English dictation tapes inside.

Liao Jun felt a mix of emotions. After buying the medicine and returning home, he fed it to Chen Xiang, then hugged her close, quietly watching her.

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The next day, Liao Jun had a family gathering. In previous years, he would go alone, sitting there with a sour face, then returning to the club with the same expression.

But today, before leaving, he brought Chen Xiang with him.

Before getting in the car, Chen Xiang saw that his expression wasn’t good and thought she had accidentally made him angry. She hugged his waist and asked him softly what was wrong.

Liao Jun’s heart softened, and he pulled her into his arms, saying, “I’m going to have a very unhappy dinner. Why don’t you come with me?”

Chen Xiang was afraid, but more worried about embarrassing him. But hearing him say that, she nodded in agreement. She didn’t want Liao Jun to be unhappy.

Seeing her agree, a smile appeared at the corner of Liao Jun’s mouth. “Okay, let’s go together.”

Liao Jun didn’t inform his family in advance. When he brought Chen Xiang over, even the steward of the Liao family was somewhat surprised. Fortunately, the old man was sharp and quickly instructed the other servants to add a chair, then led Liao Jun in.

The Liao family, a large family of four or five dozen people, didn’t let minors sit at the table. The meal was served at two Western-style long tables, everyone facing each other, eating, chatting, and exchanging the latest information to promote family ties.

It was the first time Liao Jun had brought a female companion to attend. The three elders of the Liao family, with white hair, sat in the main seats. When Liao Jun came in and greeted him, he introduced Chen Xiang, “This is Grandpa San.”

Chen Xiang was frightened by the imposing manner of Grandpa San and dared not look at him, lowering her head and greeting, “Hello, Grandpa San.”

Grandpa San glanced at her, seeing Liao Jun holding her tightly, didn’t say much, just nodded and gestured for them to sit down. Liao Jun then pulled Chen Xiang to their seats.

Mr. Liao’s face turned blue, and Mrs. Liao’s expression wasn’t too good either. The relatives beside them were asking, “Why did Liao Jun bring his girlfriend? Is this serious?”

Only those with confirmed marriage relationships could attend family gatherings, and generally, no one would bring a girlfriend. Most would only dare to bring them after getting married, so Liao Jun’s situation was the first time they had seen.

As soon as Chen Xiang sat down, an older elder asked Liao Jun, “Why don’t you introduce her?”

Liao Jun put his arm around Chen Xiang’s shoulder and smiled at the people around the table, saying, “My wife, Chen Xiang, let everyone get to know each other.”

Mr. Liao was holding back his anger, and Mrs. Liao handed him a cup of tea, urging him to hold back and not become a laughingstock.

Both tables were somewhat surprised, but they still applauded and welcomed Chen Xiang.

Although Chen Xiang was scared, she tried to straighten her back and smiled at everyone.

Wang Zhaodi said, “The more scared you are, the more you should smile. No one likes someone who is insecure, timid, and weak.” Chen Xiang didn’t want to embarrass Liao Jun, so even though she was scared to death, she still held his hand tightly and tried her best to smile at every unfamiliar face.