Chapter 1285: Chapter 744: Meeting the Parents: Gifts Fall Short, Can Looks Fill the Gap? (Part 2)

After finishing the call, Jiang Chengsi came inside, and everyone could feel that he was floating on air, looking smug and swaggering. But after checking a text message, he suddenly deflated like a withered cabbage.

If someone else had taken his clothes, Jiang Chengsi would have surely rushed over to grab them back. But it happened to be his future father-in-law!

No other choice, he just had to endure it!

Could Si Yushan fit into his clothes?

Was his build as good as his own?

In reality, Si Yushan couldn’t fit into the clothes at all; even buttoning them required him to suck in his breath tightly, straining to the point where the buttons seemed ready to pop off at any moment.

"Sir, this outfit doesn’t seem to fit quite right," Yuan, the assistant, observed from the side. Previously, Si Yushan had only draped it over himself, and it seemed fine. However, now that he actually tried it on, it clearly didn’t fit.

"It’s a bit tight."

It wasn’t really Si Yushan’s fault for the misunderstanding. Si Qingxiao never made men’s clothing, and if she did, it would be tailored specifically for him, so he naturally assumed this was for him.

Si Yushan took another deep breath, checking himself out in the mirror.

"Perhaps it’s because I indulged over the holidays, and I’m a bit overweight. Once I get busy at work again, I’m sure I’ll slim down, and it’ll fit better."

Yuan observed from the side—the waist was too tight, the shoulders rather loose, and the sleeves were much too long.

He really wanted to say:

This obviously isn’t your outfit.

But seeing his boss so happy, he couldn’t bear to burst his bubble.

"Do you think Xiaoxiao is hinting that I need to lose some weight? She did mention I have a little belly now." As men age, it’s hard to stay as fit as when they were young. If life is good and indulgent, some weight gain is to be expected.

Yuan just smiled without saying anything. After all, this outfit was never meant for him, so how could it fit?

"I definitely need to work out a bit. I sensed from Xiaoxiao’s tone that her mother plans to introduce the young fellow during her birthday. I’m curious to see what kind of wild kid he really is!" Si Yushan finally took off the clothes.

It was suffocating!

Yuan merely smiled, walked over, and took the clothes from his hands.

"When we return to Beijing, remember to scout for a restaurant. If Xiaoxiao doesn’t bring him home for a meal, we’ll dine out. It doesn’t need to be too fancy."

Yuan nodded.

Although Si Yushan talked about giving the young man a hard time by exercising to impress him, he didn’t genuinely intend to make things difficult.

The Si Family doesn’t care about social status when choosing a son-in-law. In Beijing, few families can match the Si Family’s stature; they mostly worry about the young man’s pride.

"Do you know what kind of flower that wild youngster first gifted Xiaoxiao? Si Yushan felt more comfortable after putting on his own clothes. The previous clothes had been so tight he could barely breathe.

"Roses?"

"Yes, roses, but it was just a bare stem without even a wrapper. I even suspect he stole it from someone’s garden."

Though Si Yushan sounded disdainful, he was still excited and eager to meet his daughter’s boyfriend soon.

He even called his wife to tell her. You Yunzhi was naturally pleased too, feeling that this was the best birthday gift she could receive this year.

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The original plan for Madam Si’s birthday party was just guesses, but the confirmation came the next day. The venue was set in Lingnan, and the Xun Family’s eldest daughter, skilled in making desserts, has already announced her shop will temporarily close soon for the event.

It’s said the desserts for Madam Si’s party were all ordered from her.

Coincidentally, the closure date aligns perfectly with Madam Si’s birthday.

The Xun Family in Lingnan isn’t short on money; taking on such an endeavor is more about maintaining relationships and showing respect.

This indirectly confirmed that the Xun Family would attend. The Xun Family’s daughter’s significant other is the famous Lord Jing from North Sichuan, and there’s word that Lady Jing’s Peach Garden opera troupe might perform, indicating the Jing Family would attend too.

From every corner of Beijing, families will gather—three prominent ones in an instant—drawing everyone’s gaze toward the Huo Family from Hexi.

The Si Family rarely stays in Beijing, and due to their work and status, the Huo Family also seldom appears.

These four families have never assembled together before.

It is said that the Si Family has started sending out invitations, but only a few ever get invited; those who receive an invitation have certainly gained the Si Family’s approval.

In no time, being invited became a matter of pride within the Beijing circle.

Many were racking their brains to get an invitation, and unable to contact the Si Family, they sought the You Family for help.