Blurb：
On Mia's engagement day, tension erupts when Aunt Luna Lee confronts Simon Collins about his meeting gift. The family gathering turns chaotic as Aunt Luna demands a 500,000 gold watch, creating a dramatic showdown. Simon Collins tries to maintain composure while Mia defends her fiancé against unreasonable expectations. Witness the emotional clash between tradition and modern relationships as Aunt Luna collapses in protest, questioning the family's reputation. Will Simon Collins withstand the pressure? Can Mia protect her engagement from greedy relatives? This intense family conflict explores themes of love, materialism, and family dynamics.
Content：
On a September morning, sunlight filtered through the gap in the curtains, casting mottled shadows across the living room floor.Today is the day I bring my boyfriend, Simon Collins, home for our engagement. The house was cleaned spotless early on; fresh fruit and tea were laid out on the coffee table, the air heavy with anticipation and a faint, underlying tension.
The living room was filled with relatives; aunts and distant female relatives gathered in small groups, speaking in hushed tones and occasionally glancing toward the door.
Father sat on the main redwood sofa, holding a teacup, his brow slightly furrowed and his expression complex, as if some heavy burden weighed on his heart.
Aunt Luna Lee wore a bright red dress and sat on the sofa near the door, her gaze constantly sweeping across the room.
The moment Simon Collins and I stepped inside, she immediately stood up and hurried over, her eyes fixed intently on Simon, appraising his clothing from head to toe, a faintly discernible look of scrutiny at the corner of her mouth.
"Simon, you've finally arrived."
Aunt grabbed Simon Collins' arm, speaking warmly, though the calculation in her eyes was unmistakable. "This is your first time coming to our house as the prospective son-in-law, so the meeting gift must be decent. You can't let our Mia down."
As she spoke, her hands rubbed her fingers, the gold ring on her fingertip glittering under the light. "I heard that the gold watch worth 500,000 has become quite popular recently. Many families' sons-in-law have brought one with them. What do you think?"
I stood to the side, frozen the moment I heard that, my eyes wide as saucers, my heart skipping a beat.
A gold watch worth 500,000?
That demand is completely absurd, far beyond reason. Even though Simon Collins comes from a well-off family, he shouldn't be subject to such a request.
Simon Collins was momentarily stunned; the smile on his face froze for half a second before quickly returning to a gentle expression. He gently withdrew his arm from his aunt's grasp and said sincerely, "Aunt, thank you for your reminder."
But a watch worth 500,000 does exceed my budget. I have also prepared other gifts this time, all carefully chosen. Please have a look...
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