After Transmigrating, The Fat Wife Made A Comeback!

Chapter 2440: Old Madam Ge’s Birthday

“Yes, it’s been very busy at home plus I have four children to take care of. I apologise for not visiting sooner.” After saying that, Qiao Mei looked at Qian’e who immediately understood what she meant and brought over a jewelry box. Qiao Mei continued, “This is a small gift I have prepared for you. It’s nothing special, but I hope you will accept it.”

Qian’e opened the box, revealing a pink gemstone necklace inside. Ge Ping had never seen such a big pink gemstone before. It was top-grade in terms of color and workmanship This necklace could even be a collector’s item!

“What are you saying! How can I accept such a valuable gift?” Ge Ping said with a smile.

Qiao Mei held Ge Ping’s hand and said, “This is a small token from me as a junior. The Xia family and the Ge family have been on good terms for generations so I must make sure I follow the proper etiquette. I’ve just taken over management of my family’s household and there are many things I’m not familiar with yet. I hope you will be able to give me some pointers.”

“You’re too kind. Since you put it that way, I’ll accept it,” Ge Ping said.

Ge Ping had always wondered how a girl from the countryside could be tasked to manage the Xia family’s household. Could it be that the Xia family members had lost their minds? However, based on their interaction today, Ge Ping understood why the Xia family thought so highly of Qiao Mei. She certainly did not sound like an inexperienced person who had just started to manage a household.

Furthermore, Qiao Mei was wealthy enough to give Ge Hong such nice jewelry without even batting an eyelid. It looked like the Xia family had a lot of such valuable stuff and was not as modest as the Ge family had imagined. The more Ge Ping thought about it, the more she felt that she must let Ge Hong marry into the Xia family!

“Although this is the first time I’m meeting you, for some reason I like you a lot! There are many people here today, let’s go over there and have a seat. It’s quieter over there,” Ge Ping said as she pointed at the sofa in the corner.

It was a sofa that was specially prepared for esteemed guests. It may look inconspicuous tucked in the corner, but in fact, it was a spot that everyone held an eye on. It was the Ge family’s longtime habit to only offer the spot to only their esteemed guest of the day.

As soon as they sat down and exchanged some pleasantries, Ge Ping wanted to talk about Xia Yuan and Ge Hong. Qiao Mei immediately said, “I’ve been very busy recently. Also, our Xia Yuan is getting married soon.”

“What?” Ge Ping’s friendly expression disappeared. She widened her eyes and asked, “I wonder which family’s daughter is so lucky to be able to marry Xia Yuan. Why haven’t we heard of this before?”

Qiao Mei did not say anything. After all, it was just an excuse that she made up. She did not have an answer for that question.

However, Qiao Mei’s attitude made Ge Ping feel very annoyed. She looked at Qiao Mei and questioned, “Your Xia family arranged a marriage for him? But times are different now! How can people still do such a thing? It’s better to respect the wishes of your children.”

“That’s right, but the elders need to be consulted before any decision is made. The elders have agreed to his marriage plans,” Qiao Mei said.

“Nonsense!” Ge Ping smacked the table, attracting the attention of everyone present. She pointed at Qiao Mei and shouted, “You’re just a village girl who married into the Xia family! What right do you have to decide on the Xia family’s issues! Moreover, you’re the daughter-in-law of the Xia family’s eldest branch! Who gives you any right to decide on the marriage plans related to the Xia family’s second branch!”

Qiao Mei had thought that Ge Ping was a respectable person. After all, she had been in charge of the Ge family’s household for so many years and should be adept at dealing with outsiders. It was obvious that Qiao Mei had given her too much credit.

“Where are Xia Yuan’s parents! Why are they not here today! Are there any elders from the Xia family here today! I want to speak to Xia Yuan’s parents! Does Xia Yuan intend to abandon our Ge Hong? Is he going to abandon her after playing with her feelings!” Ge Ping said angrily.

Initially, Qiao Mei had intended to settle the matter peacefully. After all, it was Old Madam Ge’s birthday today. If she caused trouble at the Ge family house on such a day, it would be embarrassing for everyone. Since she was managing the Xia family’s household now, she could not just do whatever she wanted. She had to show respect to everyone. However, given that Ge Ping was bullying her like this, she did not need to hold back anymore.

“Tell me, what did our Xia Yuan do to your Ge Hong? Do the two of them know each other?” Qiao Mei asked Ge Ping calmly.

“What right do you have to talk to me! Who do you think you are! Ask Xia Yuan’s parents to come and see me! Tell your Xia family’s elders to come and see me!” Ge Ping said mockingly.

Qiao Mei leaned back on the sofa calmly and said determinedly and with disdain in her eyes, “As if you have the right to ask to see them. Who do you think you are? Do you think you can meet the Xia family’s elders as and when you want?”

“You little b*tch! How dare you talk to me like that! I’m also considered your elder after all!” Ge Ping pointed at Qiao Mei and scolded her.