Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 694: Chapter 409: Thoughts

VIP Hall Table 19 is situated in the middle left of the hall, where Aunt Ying Nuo Shangguan Yunhong’s family, Qi Dong’s family, and Qi Dong’s aunt and uncle are seated around the table.

Qi Dong’s matchmaker is his aunt Li Hongyan, who works at the same bureau as Shangguan Yunhong, leading different departments at the Northern Bureau of Industry and Commerce. There’s no competition between the two women, and they have always had a good relationship.

Recently, when Sun Min went to see Shangguan Yunhong, Li Hongyan jokingly suggested that she should introduce her nephew to her as a potential bride. Shangguan Yunhong immediately expressed her approval.

Li Hongyan was aware that her nephew had had a girlfriend for five years, and her words were initially just a playful remark, never expecting Shangguan Yunhong to take them seriously.

Finding herself stuck in a predicament, she had no choice but to report the matter to Qi Dong’s uncle, Qi Zhen, and his wife Li Yushan, asking them for help to persuade their nephew to play along. If he was not satisfied later, they could simply find an excuse to refuse.

For Qi Zhen and Li Yushan, this was like a godsend. They were not at all satisfied with their son Qi Dong’s current girlfriend, Luo Ping, a girl from a remote poor area with nothing to boast about except for a decent appearance and temperament.

Their previous indifference toward the relationship was because they thought their son was still young and marriage was not yet in the picture, allowing him to date her was harmless. But now that he had graduated, they couldn’t just indulge his whims. They urged their son to think about his future prospects, to which he replied that he would break up with Luo Ping when the right one came along.

Thus, the couple was recently contemplating finding a well-matched girl for their son, never expecting their sister-in-law to bring them the perfect match.

Upon inquiring, they learned that Sun Min’s father, Sun Fuquan, is the current third-in-command at the Island City Education Bureau, her mother Shangguan Yunhong is the head of the second department at the Shinan District Bureau of Industry and Commerce, and her uncle Shangguan Yunhang is the director of the Shinan District Public Security Bureau. Such family circumstances were exceedingly satisfying for Qi Zhen and Li Yushan.

Marrying into such a family would ensure a bright future for their son, unlike marrying that country girl who would not only be useless in helping the Qi Family but might even become a burden.

Moreover, Sun Min is beautiful and an undergraduate from S University. In terms of looks, family background, and education, she is hundreds of times better than Luo Ping, making her a perfect match for their son.

What delighted the parents the most was that their son was also very satisfied with Sun Min, and he didn’t act stubbornly against them. Therefore, to avoid any complications, they took the initiative to propose a joint gathering to discuss the betrothal of the children.

Of course, they also harbored another intention, hoping to get acquainted with Sun Min’s uncle, Shangguan Yunhang. They had heard that Shangguan Yunhang was backed by a major employer and had limitless prospects. If Shangguan Yunhang had an excellent relationship with his sister Shangguan Yunhong, they would have to be very careful in how they treated Sun Min in the future.

Seeing that it was almost six o’clock and her sister-in-law had not yet arrived, Shangguan Yunhong became anxious. She placed great importance on this marriage and understood where the eagerness of the boy’s parents came from. If her brother’s family did not show up, Minmin’s standing in the Qi Family would surely be diminished.

Sun Min sighed helplessly as she observed her mother’s anxious demeanor. She couldn’t say she liked Qi Dong; it was more that she just didn’t dislike him. She was simply tired of the endless matchmaking and agreed to the arrangement, never expecting the engagement to be decided so quickly.

Truth be told, with Qi Dong’s height at 180 cm and his handsome features, he was quite presentable. However, for some reason, she always felt that his gaze seemed indifferent toward anything and everything.

In other words, the person he truly loved might forever be himself. Ironically, Qi Dong was extremely attentive, caring, and patient with her... This left her mind in a tangled mess that she just couldn’t sort out.

Catching a glimpse of Shangguan Yunhong chatting animatedly with Li Yushan, Sun Min sighed inwardly. She was only going to be 24 after the New Year – was there really a need for her mom to promote her like she was clearance stock?

Sensing his daughter’s low spirits, Sun Fuquan quietly patted her. His wife had been dominant her whole life, and he had no choice but to cooperate with regards to his daughter’s marriage. He had heard a bit about the Qi Family’s personality, not really to his liking, but it was a pity that at home, he had no choice but to comply.

Sun Min smiled at her father and offered a reassuring look, continuing to remain silent.

Perhaps feeling that they had neglected Sun Min, Li Hongyan praised with a smile, "Minmin is really likable. So many girls these days lack manners, unlike Minmin who is just like a lady from a reputable family. Big brother, sister-in-law, you are truly fortunate."