Divorced Dad's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 368: Chapter 367: The Hypocritical Jun Xinghe

Jun Xinghe smiled. "You can get your marriage certificate taken care of in one go. As for the wedding date, we can take our time and pick an auspicious day. I’ll be free, so I can even officiate for you."

From his perspective?

’His daughter has already won Jiang Liu over, so what are they waiting for? They should hurry up and get the certificate.’

’Guilty or not, the first step is to tie Boss Jiang to his daughter’s foolish chariot—and tie him down tight!’

’Only then could he sleep soundly!’

Jiang Liu was surprised. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "Uncle Jun, isn’t this a bit too fast? I haven’t even bought our marital home yet."

"Can we wait another half a month? I want to earn a bit more money to buy a better house for Qingmeng."

Jiang Liu didn’t hide the fact that he didn’t own a house.

Although he had some money on hand, it was only enough to buy an apartment in a residential complex.

And not even one of the best.

It would just be an ordinary place like everyone else’s, possibly noisy, with people coming and going, and security couldn’t be guaranteed.

’A young lady from a wealthy family like his girlfriend might not find it comfortable to live there in the future.’

Jun Xinghe was dying of anxiety. He immediately said, a little displeased, "You’re already going to be my son-in-law. You don’t need to worry about the house. I’ll prepare everything for the two of you!"

"Oh, right, what a coincidence. I previously bought a detached, unfurnished house with its own courtyard near your shop. The area is very quiet and comfortable. It just so happens I have no use for it, so you can have it now."

Jiang Liu opened his mouth to speak but then hesitated.

Jun Xinghe didn’t give him a chance. He took out his phone and made a call. "I’m calling my lawyer over. When he gets here, he’ll take you to handle the property transfer."

’First, pin down the son-in-law.’

’Pin him down so he can’t even move. His daughter would be the only one to benefit.’

Jun Qingmeng was dumbfounded.

A complicated expression appeared on her stunningly beautiful face.

’What in the world is going on?’

’Why is her dad acting like he’s possessed? He’s been strange ever since they met, acting as if his daughter is some ugly, stupid woman and he’s terrified Jiang Liu will get disgusted and run away.’

’The house was even more ridiculous.’

’Coincidentally near Jiang Liu’s shop, and coincidentally a new house that’s never been lived in.’

’No matter how you look at it, this seems premeditated!!’

Fragments of some text messages flashed through Jun Qingmeng’s mind.

She suddenly asked a strange question:

"The person you’ve been wanting me to meet... it couldn’t be Jiang Liu, could it?"

Jun Xinghe gave his daughter a disdainful look and curled his lip. "You’re only figuring that out now?"

Jun Qingmeng ignored his look and turned her gaze to Jiang Liu. "Honey, when did you meet him?"

Jiang Liu thought for a moment.

"It’s been a while. Uncle Jun was brought over by Uncle Xia to meet me."

At the mention of Xia Changzhi,

both Jun Qingmeng and Jun Xinghe understood.

’That Xia Changzhi was playing a grand game of chess!’

Jun Xinghe was a bit displeased. "That Old Xia is too much. He clearly knew everything but just wouldn’t tell me. He must have wanted to laugh at our expense!"

"Wicked old man!"

Jiang Liu was on good terms with Xia Changzhi, so he explained with a smile, "Don’t blame him. Maybe Uncle Xia really didn’t know."

"Besides, no matter what, Uncle Xia did do a good deed by helping bring people together!"

At his words, Jun Xinghe’s displeased expression softened.

His gaze toward Jiang Liu grew even gentler.

’What a good kid.’

’Just being around Jiang Liu unconsciously puts one in a better mood.’

"You have a point." Jun Xinghe looked at the three of them. "To be honest, I was a little angry just now. I was about to ask you to add that old codger to your blacklist!"

Jun Xinghe felt more confident now.

’After all, Jiang Liu was his son-in-law now. What was wrong with him, the father-in-law, throwing his weight around a little?’

Jun Qingmeng couldn’t be bothered with Jun Xinghe. Jiang Liu just smiled along politely.

Jun Xinghe continued, "Then it’s settled. After the house is transferred to your name, I’ll find some time to meet your parents. Our families can sit down and have a good chat. After that, you two can just go and get your marriage certificate."

"As for the dowry, I’ll start preparing it for Qingmeng right away."

Hearing her father worrying about her and Jiang Liu’s affairs, Jun Qingmeng’s cool expression softened slightly.

’As long as her dad was good to Jiang Liu, she wouldn’t be angry.’

Jiang Liu thought for a moment and said, "We can meet anytime, but there’s something I want to tell you, Uncle Jun. I really can’t accept the house. As for the bride price, if you don’t have any requirements for it, then I can’t accept the dowry either."

"Also, before we get married, Qingmeng and I will get a prenuptial agreement. Your family’s business assets all belong to Qingmeng and have nothing to do with me. Of course, the money I earn will be our shared property."

Jiang Liu had already thought this through before the meeting.

’He had to refuse what wasn’t his to avoid the suspicion of being a freeloader and causing unpleasantness.’

’Jun Xinghe could offer it, but he had to refuse first.’

’What if the other party was wary of him?’

Upon hearing this, Jun Qingmeng, who was beside them, became unhappy. She proactively took Jiang Liu’s hand.

She said petulantly, "Honey, don’t listen to him! If he wants to hoard his assets, let him. Anyway, as long as he gives them to me, they belong to our family. You and Tongtong will both get a share."

’Although she wanted the house and to get married soon, if her husband didn’t want it, then she didn’t either!’

’She and Tongtong could just bum around and live off Jiang Liu.’

Jun Xinghe’s admiration for Jiang Liu was written all over his face. He feigned displeasure and said, "Xiao Jiang, she’s my only daughter. What’s the use of me keeping all this money? It’s all going to be yours sooner or later anyway, right? What’s the difference between getting it now and getting it later?"

"You two just go get married. Forget about prenups and whatnots. What’s mine is yours, and what’s yours is mine!"

Jun Qingmeng, at the side, was shocked.

’Was this still her stingy old dad?’

’Who was it that said the family business must be continued, that the bloodline must be kept pure, and that no outsiders were allowed to interfere?’

’Hadn’t her dad been obsessed with having a third-generation heir?’

’Why the sudden personality transplant?’

’And now he was in a hurry to give his assets to Jiang Liu...’

Jiang Liu shook his head. "How about this, Uncle Jun? I’ll accept the house on Qingmeng’s behalf for now. Once I have enough money, I’ll pay you back for it."

"Please don’t refuse. Didn’t you just say the money will all be ours eventually anyway? Just think of it as you holding onto it for us."

’Whether he wanted it or not, he had to refuse a few times.’

’The more he refused, the more at ease his future father-in-law would be.’

Jun Xinghe pondered for a few seconds. "Alright then. You can live in the house for now. But there’s no need for a prenup. We’re family; we don’t do things like that."

"Okay." Jiang Liu nodded.

This way, he could accept it with peace of mind.

Jun Qingmeng rolled her eyes.

’Her dad had never been this nice to her. Every other word out of his mouth was ’family’, calling him ’Xiao Jiang’ one moment and ’son-in-law’ the next.’

’Fine.’

’Go ahead and spoil him rotten!’

’She was more than happy to have her husband spoiled anyway.’

"Enough talk. I can see our girl is hungry. Let’s hurry up and order."

As Jun Xinghe spoke, he sighed. "It’s a shame we’re short on time. Otherwise, I would’ve loved to eat your ham-filled buns."

He’d been craving them for days, even dreaming about them.

An idea struck Jiang Liu. He smiled and said, "How about I go get some for you? I happen to have a whole ham in my car. We can slice it right here."

Jun Xinghe’s eyes lit up immediately. "Great! Let’s go, let’s go! Let’s go get it!"

He said this as he stood up and pulled Jiang Liu along.

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