It was originally a harmonious family dinner with four people, but an unexpected guest showed up.

Outside the door, the winter rain was falling continuously, while inside the house, it was warm and cozy. In the darkness of the night, a car slowly entered the Liao family, followed by a middle-aged man who got out of the car, dressed impeccably.

"It's been a long time since we last met." Shi Qian sized up the Liao family and thought, though small in size, they seemed to have everything they needed.

"Who is this...?" Suddenly, a guest appeared at the dining table, and the atmosphere became a little strange.

"I am your uncle when you were young. We met before," Shi Qian smiled with narrowed eyes. "You must be Liao Qing. I have seen your photos and the person in real life is even more attractive than in the pictures."

"Ah hahaha..."

"Alright, today is a good day. I have something to tell you all at the dinner table," Aunt Liao said with a serious expression. "I was planning to wait a few days before saying it, but someone couldn't wait any longer."

"What's the matter?"

In order for the two of you brothers to study diligently and prevent you from becoming spoiled children, your father and I have decided to pretend to be very poor, as a means to motivate you to study hard.

"Puh..." Liao Qing's eyes widened.

What kind of hidden plot is this? Even this loyal reader doesn't know???

Moreover, is being considered poor now???

Liao Qing glanced around at the decor and the servants and housekeepers surrounding them. "So, Mom, why don't you tell us just how wealthy our family really is?"

Shi Qian said, "I really don't believe that you two could live in a place like this for over ten years. Is this even a place for humans to live?"

Liao Ba coughed a few times and said, "Aren't you just finding fault with me?"

"Sorry about that!" Shi Qian said, "I won't beat around the bush anymore. Since the purpose of my visit this time is clear to both of us, isn't it about time we fulfill the engagement we made before?"

Liao Ma said, "What's the rush? My son Liao Qing hasn't even taken the college entrance examination yet."

"What... what engagement?" Liao Qing looked utterly confused.

"This was already decided long ago."

Shi Qian said, "Weren't you two living together for a month? Don't act like Uncle doesn't know anything." Hey, Jiang is still as sharp as ever.

Wait, this uncle's last name is also Shi?!

Can't be true...

Aunt Liao quickly shifts the blame: "At that time, I just wanted you both to get to know each other better and foster a closer relationship, but I didn't expect your dad to be so ruthless and willing to let you endure so much hardship."

Liao Ba felt bitter in his heart but couldn't put it into words. He thought, "Alright, I did all of this myself, it's my fault."

No wonder his parents didn't seem worried at all when he disappeared for a month. Who came up with this crazy idea? It's a bit scary... He, as the person involved, is feeling a bit at a loss.

After finishing a meal and meeting his future daughter-in-law, Shi Qian leisurely made a phone call with a comfortable expression on his face.

"Hey, little brat, have you thought it through? That engagement is a done deal."

Shi Wuting coldly said, "I'm hanging up."

If he had known it was his dad, he wouldn't have answered in the first place. Unexpectedly, this cunning old fox is using an unfamiliar number.

"Hey... wait... You... let me tell you, I met him today. He is good-looking, gentle, and virtuous. I am very satisfied. Let me tell you, don't regret it when you meet him."

"I will marry you myself, I don't mind having more than one stepmother."

"You said, what exactly are you unsatisfied with? His family is well-to-do, from a prestigious background, and he has been properly educated since childhood. It's actually a pity that someone like that is willing to marry you."

Shi Wuting sneered, saying, "Old man, I'll state it right here: I will never get married in my entire life."