Shao Jun awoke as if from a dream, immediately breaking into a smile and saying to Su Ding, "Little Xu, you're right. Your cousin remembers, he really remembers."
Su Ding did not respond, picking up her drink and taking a sip.
Seeing Su Ding ignore him, Shao Jun felt even more displeased but quietly sat down.
Shao Zheng Gang finally breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Su Ding with a hint of relief and emotion in his eyes.
He had expected Su Ding to refuse outright, not caring about his feelings.
He never imagined that his daughter still had him in her heart, truly giving up pursuing the two million yuan, thus saving him from losing all face in front of the family.
"Little Xu..." he called out softly.
"Let's eat," Su Ding said indifferently, not wanting to hear his thanks. She had only come to the birthday banquet out of consideration for Shao Zheng Gang. Since Shao Zheng Gang did not mind, she would not pursue the matter further, as long as Shao Zheng Gang was no longer bullied like that, her objective would be achieved.
Shao Zheng Kang also took the opportunity to say, "Eat, eat. Little Xu, eat more."
He couldn't let the eldest branch of the family be the only ones to get close to Shao Xu. He also wanted to benefit from Shao Xu and began to assert his presence.
Madam Shao was naturally very satisfied with this outcome.
She became even more affectionate towards Shao Zheng Gang, repeatedly bringing up childhood stories, giving the increasingly impression of a loving mother and filial son.
Gradually, the atmosphere at the dining table improved.
Madam Shao also casually mentioned, "Little Xu is so capable. That jade bracelet worth two million yuan she gave me the other day truly brought me so much honor. If it weren't for Little Jun here, I might still be wearing it."
"Mom, it's my poor upbringing, hahaha, I'll punish myself with three drinks."
Shao Zheng Chang said with a chuckle, "When my company's project is finalized, I'll also send you a two-million-yuan jade bracelet."
Madam Shao glanced at him, asking, "You? Who knows when that will be! Don't you need five million yuan in funding to finalize that project? Can you afford it?"
"Ah, this, hahaha... I'm currently borrowing from friends, and I believe I'll be able to gather it soon."
Shao Zheng Chang chuckled sheepishly.
Shao Zheng Kang understood from this conversation that his mother intended to help the eldest son, which made him feel a bit imbalanced.
Madam Shao then said, "Borrowing from friends, would they lend it to you? It's better to borrow from our relatives."
"You, it's not that Mom is saying this, but you're not as good as Zheng Gang's family. Look at Little Xu, she can casually produce two million yuan to buy gifts for Mom, while you have to borrow five million."
Shao Zheng Gang, being mentioned, felt a bit helpless. He didn't have the money; it was only thanks to his daughter that he regained his dignity.
Su Ding understood what Madam Shao meant from her words.
She sneered inwardly, realizing this was what they were waiting for.
"Little Xu, you see how difficult your uncle is. If you have any spare money, lend him some to tide him over, and he'll repay you immediately," Madam Shao's next sentence revealed her intention.
"Little Xu, if you're unwilling, you don't have to be pressured."
Shao Zheng Chang showed a hesitant smile, acting like a senior, "Actually, as an elder, I shouldn't be borrowing money from a junior like you, alas, it's really..."
Shao Zheng Gang opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but ultimately did not.
Perhaps after being treated coldly in various ways since becoming disabled, he was now enjoying his family's concern and didn't want to return to how it was.
Even though he knew his family was only after Little Xu's money, he couldn't stop it.
Since Little Xu could produce two million yuan for a gift, five million yuan shouldn't be too difficult for her. Helping the eldest brother's family should...
"What do you think?" Su Ding did not answer directly but looked at Shao Zheng Gang.