Chapter 631: Exorbitant house price
The current temperature in Hainan was around 23 degrees. A very comfortable temperature. Like one was soak in spring breeze.
Although Hainan at this time was still inferior to later generations, it was at its important time of development this year. It was also very lively.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai led Mi Mi off the boat and took in the lively scene of the port.
This year, the number of people wasn't too much. Still, it can be regarded as lively. Lin Qing He knew that there was be a lot of people watching on the sidelines this year. Starting next year, that was when actual number of hundreds of thousands of people coming here.
The family of three found a place to stay first and took a shower to wash off the smell of the sea on their bodies before going out to eat.
The sea surrounded all side. Naturally, seafood was abundant. Enormous conch with meat that are fresh and delicious. And the price was cheap. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai both like it. Little Mi Mi ate a bowl of shrimp congee. The rest, she can't eat.
The boat ride was probably a bit tiring as the little girl fell asleep shortly after having her fill and laid in her dad's arm.
Zhou Qing Bai excessively doted her. He changed a position that was comfortable for his daughter and let her continue to sleep.
Lin Qing He was mostly done eating and said, "I'll hold her. You continue to eat."
Only then did Zhou Qing Bai pass his daughter to his wife. Then he cleared up the seafood on the table. 70% of the full table of food entered Zhou Qing Bai's stomach.
Lin Qing He had long known that he liked to eat seafood. Since the seafood here was really fresh, he opened up his stomach.
"With the way of you eat, when we go back, your weight will rise to two hundred jin again." Lin Qing He laughed on the way back to the hotel.
Zhou Qing Bai responded, "I will go out for a run tomorrow morning."
The child was tired. The adults were also exhausted. After taking a shower and eating, the whole body felt comfortable. At this time, they went back and rest first.
The rest can be left until after they wake up. Anyway, there was plenty of time. No rush.
The family reached around five o'clock in the evening. At half, little Mi Mi got up and ate a little shrimp dumplings before returning to sleep. They slept until the next morning.
Zhou Qing Bai went for a run. When he returned, Lin Qing He and Mi Mi were getting up, combing their hair, and getting dressed.
"I looked around and asked a few people whether the house prices are still low," Zhou Qing Bai told.
"How much?" Lin Qing He asked.
"More than thirteen hundred. The good location is fourteen to fifteen hundred." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
Have to say that this price was really expensive. How much was the current salary level? The wage level in the capital was the highest in the country, but it was only 100 or so yuan a month.
The price of one square meter was one thousand or so yuan. How can those who get salary save money to buy a square meter?
"Let's check it out later." Lin Qing He said.
So far, she hadn't planned to make a move. It was just that she was idle at home. Better to go outside and see if it was different from what she remembered.
Although they have a lot of money now and can make a lot of money every month, money can't be spent like this. After all, here was so far away from the capital. If they were going to do it, it need to be a decisive cut.
The kind that one didn't need them to come back after this trip. If not, don't make the transaction. This way, it can save the heart from worrying.
And instead of throwing the money here at this time, it was better to go to the capital city to take a loan and buy the land that her family Qing Bai liked.
But having a look around didn't hinder anything.
Zhou Qing Bai sweated from the running, so he took another bath. The family went out to eat seafood congee.
After eating, they started to look at the commercial houses in Hainan. The development here was rapid. These commercial houses were very beautiful.
For the aesthetics of people at the moment, this was indeed flawless.
"You can ask me if you two have any needs. I can answer your questions." A young man served them and said very politely.
"Hainan has developed rapidly this year. When were these properties built? When we came before, they weren't here." Lin Qing He opened her mouth.
"Then you may have came here much earlier. These are all brand-new houses built in the past two years. They are especially suitable for living. Especially our climate, which is evergreen all year round. Couldn't be any more suitable for living." This young man smilingly replied.
"We don't know whether to buy it yet. You are so enthusiastic. Not worried about wasting your words." Lin Qing He merrily said.
"You don't need to buy it. I feel Elder Brother and Elder Sister-in-law is wealthy. It's fine to treat it as making friends." The young man laughed.
"What's your name?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
"My name is Lin Yuan." The young man nodded.
"That's a coincidence. I am also surnamed Lin. You can call me Elder Sister Lin." Lin Qing He said and introduced him to Zhou Qing Bai and their daughter.
The two sides were considered acquaintances. Lin Yuan spoke, "Is Elder Brother Zhou and Elder Sister Lin here for a trip?"
"It can be as a trip. We were surprised at the development of Hainan this year." Lin Qing He responded.
Lin Yuan had nothing to do with right now, so naturally he can talk more. He really can see that these two weren't moneyless kind.
Their aura indicated that. As he said, the wealthy kind.
He told them about the development of Hainan this year. Toward the end, he spoke: "Elder Brother, Elder Sister-in-law, want to buy? I think if you buy a house here, you will definitely not regret it. After all, the development is so good now. If I have money, I invest into a set."
"This set costs one hundred thousand. It's really not cheap." Lin Qing He replied.
Although her family's monthly income was more than 100,000 yuan, she didn't think it was cheap.
"It is a bit dear. But it will definitely be more expensive in the future." Lin Yuan stated.
"You are a local. You know Hainan best. We plan to stay here for a few days. Would you like to consider being our tour guide?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Elder Sister-in-law, I still have to go to work." Lin Yuan immediately uttered.
"How much the salary?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at him and asked.
"The salary is one hundred and twenty." Lin Yuan didn't know why this was suddenly asked. Still, he didn't hide it.
Naturally, the salary wasn't low. But for him, a married man with a wife and children to raise, it wasn't much. At least a house can't be afforded.
"This is one hundred yuan. You can ask for a week off and take us around." Lin Qing He took out one hundred yuan and gave it to him.
Lin Yuan didn't expect this to happen. He looked at them. Finally, he gritted his teeth and pushed the money back, saying: "Elder Brother, Elder Sister-in-law came here to travel. It's a must for me to act as the tour guide. I don't need the money. It just happens, I can be scheduled a vacation. Count my price for next month, seven days isn't a big deal."
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There was really nothing to see in Hainan right now. Let alone now, or even in the next three years, the value of tourism wasn't very great.
It went without saying tourists like Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were very rare.
There were a lot of people at the port when they just disembarked. While in other places, there weren't many.
So Lin Yuan brought them to the central area to watch the scenery of Hainan.
Commercial housing had already been established. This year, Hainan has just separated from Guangdong Province into a special economic zone. Its development hadn't entered a high-speed stage yet.
The overall performance appeared relatively poor.
But the house price was one thousand or so per square meter. There weren't many people who can afford it.
A car was hired and they visited a lot of places. In the end, it was in the city center, when Lin Qing He couldn't help but want to buy a villa. Still, she restrained herself.
After going out for a few days, Lin Yuan didn't have to spend a penny of expenses. It can be regarded as an accompanying tour member.
When the exploring was over, Lin Qing He gave him 100 yuan and stated: "What's yours should be yours. You don't need to push. We may go back tomorrow. I will leave you a phone number. If ther is any large movement here, just call me."
"This is no problem!" Lin Yuan said quickly.
After strolling around with them these few days, he had gained a lot of knowledge. Though he was born and raised here, he had only heard of many places before. He had benefitted from following.
Moreover, he didn't need to pay for the meal and the car. Now he received one hundred yuan as a tip. He took a leave of absence for the past seven days. So he profited.
Lin Qing He took out a pen and paper from her bag and wrote a phone number. When he looked at the number, Lin Yuan was surprised: "This number is from the capital? Brother, Sister-in-law, are you from the capital?"
"En." Lin Qing He nodded.
No other words needed to be said. The couple's status in Lin Yuan's mind had raised again. No wonder they were so generous. Turned out to be from the capital city!
"No problem, leave it to me. If there are any new policies here, I'll call Brother and Sister-in-law." Lin Yuan promised.
He felt if the opportunity is right, these two will definitely be his big customers. He'll get commissions accordingly. The more he sell, the more commissions he will get. So he must follow closely.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had taken their little girl around to see the Hainan Province now. Generally speaking, there was nothing outstanding. Only the commercial houses here were indeed unique.
Because right now in the capital, it hadn't started to build this kind of civilian commercial housing.
In fact, they existed a long time ago, but they were all allocated to the cadres. Not sold to the outside world. The benefit houses weren't available for sale either.
Except for this commercial house, there was nothing else to bring up. It really hadn't developed to that time.
Although there was nothing to gain, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took note of what they saw. This side indeed have an opportunity to make money, but it wasn't the time yet.
Take it easy. First go back and take down that piece of land.
The couple didn't stay any longer. In the morning of the next day, they went home with the well-fed little Mi Mi.
Of course, Lin Qing He's space had stocked a lot of local products here. Such as coconut sugar, coconut powder, coconut milk cake, and the likes.
They went back to Guangdong Province by boat. There was no rush to catch the train back. They visited many areas in Guangdong Province.
Guangdong Province deserved to be known as the No. 1 Food Province. Even in this era, a variety of delicacies were constantly available, especially those stewed soups. Lin Qing He felt that she can learn a bit.
Originally they only wanted to stay for a few days, but their feet were stopped by food. Such as morning tea, afternoon tea, and night tea. It was really delicious.
This stay was extended to half a month.
Because they stayed for a long time, little Mi Mi can speak Yangcheng's Cantonese. She learned it from others. The children's ability to learn languages ??was really innate.
Her dad hadn't caught on after so long. While with her, she can learn it after hearing it. Lin Qing He estimated that if she lived here for a year and a half, she'll be fluent in Cantonese when she go back and make people suspect where she was from.
The three of them had a good time and embarked on the train home.
Zhou Gui Lai also happened to prepare to return to the capital today.
These days, he had trained a total of nine employees and opened three shops one after another. Each shop was supervised by three people.
Among them, Jiang Heng was the manager of these three tea shops.
Below the store manager was the store supervisor. Below the store supervisor was the team leader. Then the salesperson.
Currently, there was no shop assistant. The three shops only got one store manager and three team leader.
Zhou Gui Lai handed the management over to Jiang Heng. He had requested him to open all the other ten or so tea shops within this year.
And this required manpower. Which he had to oversee.
There were requirements for the amount of profit per store each month. Zhou Gui Lai planned a trip over every month. What was needed to be said was said. As for the rest, Zhou Gui won't get involved.
He gave a high salary and a high position to Jiang Geng, so he can split off the burden. That way, he didn't have to worry about everything.
So, he headed to old Jiang's home to say goodbye and brought Mrs. Xue Mei Li a packaged Hai City's specialties. Then he returned to the capital.
It was only after coming back did he find out his parents and little sister hadn't come back yet.
When he came to his grandparent for a meal, he heard his grandmother talk about it.
"Your youngest aunt had came here the day before yesterday and said that your parents are coming back from Guangdong Province. It is estimated that it will take a few days. Won't be so fast." Mother Zhou told.
"Definitely doesn't want to come back after staying there. There is really a lot of food there." Zhou Gui Lai remarked.
He had taken his grandfather and his god-grandfather to Guangdong Province. He understood how pleasant it was. Only con was that it rained twice in three days.
"How's the business in Hai City?" Mother Zhou was concerned about this.
"No problem. I hired Xiao Geng's cousin. He's a practical man. Won't do badly at all. I just need to check the performance every month. No need to manage the rest." Zhou Gui Lai replied.
"That's good. I was worried about losing money." Mother Zhou said.
Zhou Gui Lai didn't dare to tell her that there was really no business for the new stores that had just opened. However, there was no worry since the tea got long shelf life.
In short, when he set a salary for Jiang Geng, he also threw him a bait. That is, he set a profit amount. As long as he reached it, there will be additional rewards and subsidies of twenty yuan, forty yuan, or eighty yuan.
If he had the ability to achieved the profit, he would add these on top of his basic salary of 180 as the store manager. This salary would be at top of the country.
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Zhou Gui Lai had spent more than 20 days in Hai City this time. Once he reutrned, there was a lot of matters to do. First of all, he checked all the shops under his family's name and then started to check the accounts.
There were a few income and some expenses. He had to call Ma Cheng Min to ask about it.
Ma Cheng Min gave a reasonable explanation. Plus the amount wasn't that much. Zhou Gui Lai knew that there would be some small errors, so he didn't say anything.
As for the income of the shop, they were all directly deposited into the account by Zhou Er Ni, who came back from learning to drive. With one look, Zhou Gui Lai was stunned from it.
The income of his family was truly not low.
Quite impressive.
Once Hai City's side pick up, business will inevitably reach another level.
Zhou Gui Lai gave instruction to Ma Cheng Min: "Get people to start the renovation for the two shops in Haidian's side. Also the three shops in Xicheng and Dongcheng's side needed to be renovated into tea shops."
"Then we have to recruit more employees." Ma Cheng Min said.
"Recruit then. Transfer two from the old shop and promote them as the store manager." Zhou Gui Lai approved.
"Not going to wait for your parents to come back?" Ma Cheng Min asked.
"It's just a few shops. Can't I manage it?" Zhou Gui Lai asked rhetorically.
That wasn't a problem. Ma Cheng Min didn't continue. He got someone to handle it. Zhou Gui Lai drove over to the tea shop. Zhou Er Ni was there. She was doing the accounts.
Zhou Er Ni had went to learn to drive for a few days and came back after getting the car license. When Zhou Gui Lai wasn't here, she was assisting Ma Cheng Min in managing the business.
As for the money collected every day, it was directly placed in her hand. Then she will deposit it in Lin Qing He's account.
"Back? I thought you won't be so fast." Zhou Er Ni merrily said.
"Does it need that long. Originally, I could have come back a week in advance. Instead, I stayed a few more days." Zhou Gui Lai grinned and spoke: "Sister Er Ni, the car outside is yours?"
Zhou Er Ni curled her lips and beamed: "Your second brother-in-law bought it."
After returning from the driver's license test, Wang Yuan bought it for her. Now she directly drove to work. And it was very convenient to pick up the twins in the evening.
"Tsk, as expected of a rich man. I'm going to turn sour." Zhou Gui Lai sat down and laughed.
"It doesn't count much. Seeing this year's business, I'm even more sour." Zhou Er Ni joked.
She bared the responsibility of the account and depositing. Was there a need to say how good the profit was? Last year, there were hundreds of thousands. This year, this business was obviously going to go up.
Of course, this wasn't surprising. After all, economic conditions were getting better and better. Consumption levels had gone up. Naturally, the profits would too.
Of course, it was also because the shop had been in business for a long time. Its popularity was getting higher and higher. After all, it was taking the quality path.
If the tea wasn't good, it will not appear in the shop. It was all checked. What's more, there was return and exchange policy. The attitude was very good, so the reputation was excellent.
Zhou Gui Lai began to boil water to brew tea. He spoke, "This business doesn't count much. How can it be compared to Second Brother-in-law's thousand-labor-force factory? That is the veritable daily input turn into gold."
The two siblings boasted each other's business. The other employees who heard it couldn't help but laugh.
Of course, there was nothing to pick at with Wang Yuan's garment factory. However, the bigger the factory, the greater the pressure. After all, how was it easy to feed a large factory with thousands of people?
It was true that the profit wasn't small, but there were salaries to be paid every month. That was the true cut-throat cost.
One person was one hundred or so. One thousand people meant one hundred thousand or so. Every month, one hundred thousand labor cost were paid. The profit here was only one hundred thousand. Completely incomparable.
Of course, in this era when salary of two hundred yuan were rare, it went without saying a monthly income of hundreds of thousands was a terrifying amount of income.
When compared with the real high-level, it still had a lot of shortcomings. Can only say it lagged behind those above, but more advanced with the one below.
Zhou Er Ni said: "Would you like to go and take a look at the courtyard dwelling? Yesterday, I went to have a look with your second brother-in-law. The new furniture is ready and got delivered over."
"Sure. I'll go and have a look later." Zhou Gui Lai replied.
"I wonder when Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt bought the courtyard dwelling. It's very spacious. I almost got lost when I went in." Zhou Er Ni remarked.
He had visited his own yard. Like a few times. At that time, he got people to rebuild it. He found it very novel.
Because he didn't know when his family bought such a large courtyard dwelling.
Moreover, it wasn't an ordinary courtyard. This was a veritable double-entry courtyard. The area was too big. He had asked his parents how much they spent to buy it. However, his parents didn't tell him. Nor when they bought it. Yep, they hid it well.
After drinking tea with Zhou Er Ni, Zhou Gui Lai drove over to the courtyard dwelling by himself.
The nanny had arrived this month. Although the house owner hadn't moved in to live yet, she had to clean and take care of the flowers and plants every day. She knew Zhou Gui Lai. When she saw him, she greeted "Third Young Master".
Zhou Gui Lai stroll around and said, "Auntie, they still have a bookcase to make, right?"
"They said the pinewood has been shipped over. The bookcase is nearly completely and will be delivered soon," the nanny replied.
"En. My parents will be back in a few days. They will move in when they come back. I will trouble you here." Zhou Gui Lai said.
"Third Young Master is polite." The nanny responded.
Zhou Gui Lai didn't stay long. He drove over to the dry good shop and carried out two jins of dried abalone. Then he brought it to his grandparents to have dinner there.
However, halfway through the drive, Zhou Gui Lai saw a familiar face. Of course, that guy didn't see him. He was walking on the side of the road.
If this person wasn't Xu Sheng Qiang, who was?
"Why is he out so soon? Isn't it until the end of the year?" Zhou Gui Lai didn't stop and let him be. He just muttered to himself.
It went without saying he didn't know that Xu Sheng Qiang was released early this morning. The original plan was the end of the year. However, due to obeying the management and performing well, he was release early.
Even though they were cousin, there was nothing to say. Those whose paths are different cannot lay plans for one another. It was like this with brothers, let alone the cousin.
Zhou Gui Lai didn't bother with him and drove to his grandparent's place to prepare dinner.
Xu Sheng Qiang came back. Zhang Mei Lian, who watched the shop, was shocked when she saw him.
"Are you unhappy that I'm back?" Xu Sheng Qiang frowned when he saw her startled expression. That place was really not for people to stay. It was enough to stay there once. He didn't want to go in anymore.
"Qiang Zi, of course I am happy that you can come back." Zhang Mei Lian concealed her guilty conscience and said quickly: "I was just shocked. Why did you come out early. It can't be that... that you..."
"I was released, not escaped." Xu Sheng Qiang stated.
Look at his behavior. His words weren't as aggressive as before. Obviously, his memory had increased during the over two years there.
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Only then did Zhang Mei Lian put a smile on her face. Then she spoke: "Watch here first. I will go to your sister's side and notify her. She has been thinking about you all the time."
"I will go by myself..."
"You should rest first. You are tired from the journey back. I'll just go over." Zhang Mei Lian hurriedly persisted.
When she finished talking, she picked her bag. Then she came to look for Xu Sheng Mei. At this time, Xu Sheng Mei was naturally not at home. So she saw Zhao Jun.
Zhao Jun raised his eyebrows: "Coming here in broad daylight?"
Zhang Mei Lian anxiously looked around. Only making sure there was no one, she felt relieved and whispered in a hushed voice, "Xu Sheng Qiang is back!"
When Zhao Jun heard this, he let her in and said, "Isn't it supposed be the end of the year? Why is he back now?"
How was Zhang Mei Lian supposed to know. She hadn't asked Xu Sheng Qiang for detail. She got a scare when Xu Sheng Qiang came back without warning.
Fortunately, he came back during the day. If he came back at night and Zhao Jun happened to be at home, what should she do?
How was Xu Sheng Qiang to know that three days after he entered prison, Zhao Jun went over to his place at night and stayed behind. Needless to say what happened when a guy and girl stayed together.
And this relationship had continued to this day. It can be said that Zhang Mei Lian was Zhao Jun's secret lover.
Entering the door of Zhao's house, Zhang Mei Lian's hand was pulled by Zhao Jun. She saw that Zhao Jun was calm. She couldn't help saying, "What to do now?"
"What what to do? Go about as usual." Zhao Jun said indifferently.
So what if Xu Sheng Qiang came back. He would still sleep his wife. It wasn't like it'll get into anything's way?
Zhang Mei Lian hesitated: "How about we cut it off?"
It didn't matter when Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't back because she was also a woman. Her man was locked up and she still got needs.
So that night when Zhao Jun came to see her, she half-pushed and half-allowed it. That was because Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't back. Now he was back, how can they continue?
What to do when someone discover this?
"What's there to worry? Just don't go to your house in the future. We can open a room outside?" Zhao Jun said when he saw her like this.
"I think we should break it off." Zhang Mei Lian hesitated.
"Can you bear to break it off with me." Zhao Jun responded with a faint smirk.
Zhang Mei Lian's face blushed slightly. Honestly speaking, she couldn't bear to.. Zhao Jun was really good at it. Although it was embarrassing to admit, she really surrendered to his prowess.
"Don't worry about this. He won't find out. Let him watch the store. This way, how can he find out?" Zhao Jun said.
Zhang Mei Lian was slightly relieved by his assurance. Then she looked at him and spoke, "Where have you been there these few days? You haven't been to my place."
"I have been drinking with friends these days. Why? Do you miss me?" Zhao Jun teased.
Zhang Mei Lian blushed and nodded. Seeing her flirty attitude, Zhao Jun took her to their room on the second floor.
When she came out, it was already half an hour later. Zhang Mei Lian sought Xu Sheng Mei in a merry mood.
Xu Sheng Mei was clueless about this affair. Her brother had been imprisoned for more than two years, and she hadn't never taken step to Zhang Mei Lian's side. How can she possibly find out her getting involved with her husband?
But even when she didn't know, it didn't affect Xu Sheng Mei's dislike of her. She felt that her brother's fighting three times misfortune was due to marrying this woman.
If there was a virtuous wife in the family, how could her brother be so unruly?
"What are you doing here!" Xu Sheng Mei angrily uttered.
"Third Sister, Sheng Qiang is back. I came here to tell to you." Zhang Mei Lian told.
Xu Sheng Mei froze. Then she said: "Qiang Zi is back? You're not lying to me?"
"How can I possibly lie to Third Sister. He's really back." Zhang Mei Lian confirmed.
"When did he come back? Isn't this at the end of this year?" Xu Sheng Mei hurriedly said.
Every time she called back, her mother always asked about her son on the phone. Her voice carried sobbing.
Zhang Mei Lian replied: "I don't know. I had asked. He didn't escape. Was released."
Xu Sheng Mei handed over the shop to the employees and left with Zhang Mei Lian.
Although it took a long time, Xu Sheng Qiang didn't say anything. Compared to before going to prison, Xu Sheng Qiang's entire temperament had became calm and restrained.
Once Xu Sheng Mei came over, she sobbingly hugged her brother. Xu Sheng Qiang surprisingly didn't find her annoying. Instead, he said, "Third Sister, I'm fine. I'm already out."
"It's good that you're fine! It's good that you're fine" Xu Sheng Mei repeated: "By the way, why did you come out half a year in advance? We haven't received any news."
"I obeyed the management inside, completed the task, and admitted my mistakes sincerely. So they let me out in advance." Xu Sheng Qiang truthfully told.
Xu Sheng Mei was naturally overjoyed. After staying for a long time, she went out to make a call at a phone booth. She wanted to tell her mother about the good news and save her mother from worrying about it.
Xu Sheng Qiang turned to Zhang Mei Lian: "Mei Lian, let's have a baby."
During his time in prison, he had thought a lot. He was really too impulsive and ignorant before. Now he wanted to start again and planned to have a child.
With a child, it'll feel more like a family. Inside, he heard from the other men with families and children. Most of them were looking forward to coming out to be a new man and compensate his wife and children well.
Zhang Mei Lian's face became stiff when she heard Xu Sheng Qiang's words.
In the past two years or so, she can basically be certain that she can't give birth. Because neither she nor Zhao Jun used contraceptives.
Especially when she first got entangled with Zhao Jun. She was hoping Zhao Jun to make her pregnant.
If she became pregnant, she can say it's Xu Sheng Qiang's. No worry at all!
But in the past two years, she hadn't been able to get pregnant.
However Xu Sheng Qiang came out and wanted a baby. How was she to give birth one for him?
"En. It's okay to have a child." Still, Zhang Mei Lian forced herself to answer.
Xu Sheng Qiang didn't say anything. He turned around to find his elder sister. He had to report his safety to his parents. He came over and saw his third sister was talking on the phone. Obviously, she was talking with his mother. Then he took over.
His mother was crying on the phone. Xu Sheng Qiang also patiently talked to her. After chatting for more than half an hour, he hung up the phone.
"Elder Sister, I'm going to visit my grandparents. Uncle and Aunt too. Are you going?" Xu Sheng Qiang hung up the phone and said.
"Huh? Why are you going over?" Hearing this, Xu Sheng Mei's eyes reddened.
"Got to drop by." Xu Sheng Qiang pursed his lips.
"Forget it. Our family had severed ties with old Zhou Family. You don't know how hard-hearted they are. Our parents have come here, and they still aren't willing to save you!" Xu Sheng Mei gritted her teeth.
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Xu Sheng Mei was completely infuriated with old Zhou Family.
Earlier on, they were dissatisfied with her because of her dating partner. Was it wrong for her to pursue her own happiness? If she didn't fight for it by herself, how can she have a good life?
Putting these aside, what about afterward? Later, she took the initiative to lower her head. Their attitude were neither cold nor warm. It was her brother's matter that made her most angry.
He was going to be locked behind bar. Old Zhou Family clearly had some connections, but they won't help. Even when her parents came over and begged on their knees, old Zhou Family won't budge.
Her mother was extremely furious at that time. She directly declared that she would cut off the relationship. No longer have old Zhou Family as maternal family in the future!
In the past two years, Xu Sheng Mei continued her business, but had never stepped half a foot to old Zhou's house.
"Maybe caused they are too disappointed in me." Xu Sheng Qiang shook his head.
"Qiang Zi, you don't need to go there. You'll just get scolded and disciplined. Now our family has nothing to do with their family. Why go? Better off running a store than anything else. Now the business is getting better and better." Xu Sheng Mei persuaded.
She had made a lot of money in the past two years and even opened a second branch. She currently ran two stores and earning more than 1,000 a month was a easy task.
"I'll properly work. However, I have to drop by grandparent's side," Xu Sheng Qiang maintained.
He came over the next day. When he came, Mother Zhou was telling the new nanny to make pancakes with fruits.
Don't look at her current age. She still got a good appetite and good health.
The nanny was from a nearby household. A middle-aged woman. She used to work in a state-owned hotel, but was laid off. Second heard about it and went to invite her.
Only need to be responsible for three meals a day and then wash the clothes.
There was a washing machine for the laundry. It can be said to be a very easy job. One hundred and thirty yuan a month. Of course, she was definitely happy to do it.
Usually she would ask Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang what they want to eat. Then she would cook them. Her excellent culinary, cleanliness, and hardworking trait made Mother Zhou satisfied.
At first, she felt that the salary was too much. Back in their generation, they may not necessarily save a hundred yuan even when they worked the whole year on farm work.
However she accepted it now. She didn't need to buy groceries and cook. She had a lot of time to go to the park and find other old ladies to listen to Beijing opera and sing it. That lifestyle were pretty beautiful.
After instructing today's meal, Mother Zhou planned to go out. Then she came across this unfilial grandson.
Mother Zhou was stunned and blurted out: "Qiang Zi, you are out?"
"Grandma, I'm out." Xu Sheng Qiang nodded.
Mother Zhou's expression changed: "Wasn't it supposed to be the end of the year? Don't say you escaped!"
Xu Sheng Qiang shook his head and replied, "Grandma, I was properly released." He explained the reason to his grandma. Only then, his grandma didn't look at him with an angry expression.
Mother Zhou was relieved. If he escaped, then old Zhou Family will send him back personally!
"The last time your mother came here, she severed her relationship with me and your grandpa. You don't need to come again." Although Mother Zhou let him in, she harrumphed.
At that time, she was so mad that she almost didn't catch her breath. Before, she didn't think there was anything wrong with her eldest girl. But now, she seem to be riddled with bad habits!
This grandson became like this must be because of her. If she didn't disciplined him well, how could he be so reckless!
It wasn't just her educating children. How come Fourth's Wife educated Da Wa and his brothers so well? And all of them became successful!
"Grandma, you know my mother. She loved me dearly. She must have been terrified when this matter happen to me. That's why she was a little bit reckless. Grandma, don't lower yourself to her level." Xu Sheng Qiang responded.
"I'm too lazy to. I don't expect her to support me. With your uncle and aunt, your grandpa and I don't have to worry!" Mother Zhou snorted.
The little old lady was full of confidence now. She had a son and a daughter-in-law raising her. She didn't need to look at anyone's face. As for Eldest Daughter, she was another's daughter-in-law and another's mother. Didn't need her worried about her at her age.
So if she want to sever the relationship, then sever. Anyway, they won't see other face more than a few times in this lifetime.
Xu Sheng Qiang said: "I know that both my uncle and aunt are filial."
"Since you're out, I won't say anything else anymore. You don't like to letting me say it anyway. Just live your life well. You don't need to go to your uncle and aunt anymore. They are travelling and aren't at home. Properly manage your business." Mother Zhou spoke.
For this grandson, it was impossible for Mother Zhou to say she wasn't disappointed.
How many times did he and his sister make her enter the hospital due to anger? Fourth's wife was right. If she wanted to give up her blessings in the future due to these matter and make her body broken, then there was nothing to say. Just hire someone to go to the hospital to take care of her. No one else had time to go.
Everyone was busy with their own affairs. Just a or two days was enough. Who can bear it if was often? It was best to hire someone.
So Mother Zhou couldn't be delicate even if she want to at that time. She was discharged from the hospital as soon as possible.
She also thought it through.
Her life was so comfortable now. Grandsons have growth. Granddaughters married well. She and her partner were in good health. Why should she be upset because of her son-in-law's affairs. Especially when her daughter and son-in-law severed the relationship.
Mother Zhou felt flame were burning when she thought about it. Wasn't this ruining herself in vain?
That's why she thought it through and didn't get involved in these things. She can just live their old couple's life.
Xu Sheng Qiang sat here for a while before leaving.
Although he knew that his uncle and aunt weren't at home, he still dropped by. He didn't know how much Zhou Family had developed in the past two years. He saw Zhou Gui Lai in the tea shop with a big boss who came to buy tea, drinking tea.
He was taken aback for a moment. Still, he entered.
Zhou Gui Lai knew that he was back yesterday, so he wasn't surprised. He motioned for him to sit. Then continued to introduce tea to the big boss.
When the big boss left, he bought four thousand yuan of tea. Truly a big customer.
"Come out early?" Only then Zhou Gui Lai turned to Xu Sheng Qiang.
"En. Came to walk around. Is this tea shop yours?" Xu Sheng Qiang asked.
"It was opened the year before last." Zhou Gui Lai nodded and said, "Have you been to grandparent's place?"
"I have." Xu Sheng Qiang replied, "Someone was taking care of me inside. Did Zhou Family use connection?"
The life inside was naturally difficult. However, he didn't get bullied too much after he went in. Someone would help him, but they never said a word. Why would they help him out of the blue? Could only be old Zhou Family.
"Have tea." Zhou Gui Lai saw that him had guessed it and gave him a cup of tea without continuing to speak.
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Xu Sheng Qiang stayed here for a while, and then went back.
As for the rest, there wasn't much to say.
Zhou Gui Lai specially dropped by his grandmother's side. He was relieved to see that she wasn't affected in any way.
Mother Zhou said: "San Wa, you work away. You don't to worry about grandmother's side. Grandmother thought it through."
Father Zhou knew about his grandson's release. Even when he heard his wife say that he came out this time and became a whole different person, he didn't say anything.
As long as he was sensible, it was enough. Just need to live their life. No need to comment about the rest.
When Zhou Gui Lai saw that his grandma's mind was so open, he was relieved.
It was fine when he was idle. He went over and opened the dumpling shop. This side started to open the door here to do business.
A regular customer couldn't help but said, "What's the matter? Now this shop doesn't open at all times. How can you be so willful when doing business?"
"Of course, we're willful. My dumplings don't make money. In the spare time, I treat it as finding something to do. If I don't have time, close it. Open it when we have time. When you want, come eat." Zhou Gui Lai responded.
"Not making money? I think your dumplings aren't cheap." The old regular customer grinned.
"It's just superficially taking effort money. Compared with the outside, our family's is the most presentable in the area." Zhou Gui Lai stated.
The regular customer jollily said, "Then give me a bowl."
Zhou Gui Lai started making dumplings and cooking dumplings. The dumpling shop business slowly began to pick up again. As long as the shop opened here and were old Zhou Family, there will be few regular customers who came over to eat.
In recent years, the profits of the dumpling shop have increased. Speaking with conscience, they were good value dumplings. Others can't compare to theirs. Why else would Zhou Gui Lai still have the intention of setting up a dumpling factory?
But it was destined to be not set up so quickly. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai arrived in the capital with little Mi Mi in a few days.
Back in the capital, the couple started planning to buy land.
That piece of land wasn't small. Needed to apply for a loan. Naturally, a very rough figure. Based on their family's asset of millions, there was a huge sum short.
However, Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He weren't worried that they will not be able to get the loan.
Because the family's savings, plus the family's assets, they can get it approved no matter what.
Although it was only 1988, here was the capital city. The interest-free and unlimited loan method was no longer on trend. It may still be available in rural areas, but not here.
Because many debts can't be collected. That kind of loan was also a backward method.
Zhou Qing Bai wanted all of that piece of land of about 80,000 square meters. It was also relatively remote there. After the relevant personnel determined that they were going to set up a large-scale planting and breeding base, they allocated it to them.
An acre of land cost 50,000 or so. A total of 120 or so acres was equivalent to nearly more than 6 million yuan.
Even when all the family's savings were pooled in, there was a shortage of money. However, the money was easy to borrow.
But they got to hold their family assets in pledge and provide proof.
Seeing so many assets under their family's name and knowing that this was a large-scale planting and breeding base, there was interest. After all it was driving development. Still, there was a repayment period added. They were clearly required to pay within the prescribed period or the land will be reclaimed.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had no objection. Like this, they nabbed this piece of land.
"80,000 square meters. I actually have a piece of 80,000 square meters of land at the capital's side." Lin Qing He, who had already seen strong winds and waves, was all excited after getting the relevant documents.
Zhou Qing Bai drove her back and jollily responded: "Our family should move tomorrow."
Tomorrow was a chosen auspicious day. The most suitable for relocation. His family will officially move from the apartment building to the courtyard dwelling.
The courtyard dwelling was some distance away from the apartment building. It took about ten minutes drive.
"Let's move!" Lin Qing He nodded.
After buying the courtyard dwelling for so long, it should be her turn to enjoy life.
So on the next day, Zhou Family officially moved.
On the day of the move, Second brought his match He Mian Mian with him. Third also came. Basically, all the family's relatives and friends came.
Weng Family too. Father Weng, Mother Weng, Weng Guo Dong, and Zhou Si Ni were present too.
Mother Weng was so envious: "I didn't know when you bought such a big and good yard. You hide it so well."
Her house got a yard, but only 100 or so square meters. This was still relatively small. It can't be compared with this double-entry courtyard.
This area was almost equal to six or seven times of hers.
It was indeed almost enough to fit six-seven of her small yard. This double-entry can be said to be in the top double-entry. If it was any more spacious, it will meet the threshold of triple-entry.
Lin Qing He merrily said: "Didn't hide it. Now the renovation is completed, didn't I announce it soon? It is now spacious. If you want to, come over with old Weng to stay here at any time. You can stay as long as you want."
"Then I won't be polite with you." Mother Weng grinned.
Li Ai Guo didn't come. Zhou San Ni brought Pang Pang over. Pang Pang was eating coconut cake, which Lin Qing He brought back.
"Is it yummy?" Little Mi Mi asked him.
"Yummy." Pang Pang was very satisfied with it.
Mi Mi turned to the twins. The twins were drinking coconut milk made with coconut powder. The two obviously drank very contentedly.
"Gift us some to take home to eat later." The twin brother said.
"Sure." Little Mi Mi happily nodded.
He Mian Mian came over with Zhou Xuan last time. It hadn't completely finish renovating before. Now both the furniture and other things were complete. It was really spacious.
"Mian Mian, come often here when you're free. Don't be like Second. He always not at home." Lin Qing He told her.
He Mian Mian naturally respected her prospective mother-in-law, and smilingly said: "Zhou Xuan is just busy. He does miss home. As soon as he is on vacation, he wants to come home."
"Still got a bit conscience." Lin Qing He grinned.
This year's relocation banquet was exceptionally bountiful. Abalones and sea cucumbers were all served on the table. It was really lively.
Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang were all present. So today was naturally a very lively day.
"I like your family." After eating and drinking, those who cleaned, went to clean up and those relax, went into the room to watch TV and drink tea. He Mian Mian supported Zhou Xuan who had just drunk a little too much back to his room. On the way, she remarked with a twinkle in her eyes.
Zhou Xuan eyed her attractive lips. He couldn't help but peck it. This made He Mian Mian blush and gave him a light hammer.
"We will get engaged this year when Eldest Brother gets married." Zhou Xuan said with his arms around her.
"En." He Mian Mian responded in a whisper. Her heart was full of sweetness.
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Because it was a requested day-off, he got to continue to work the next day. Zhou Xuan and He Mian Mian returned first in the evening.
He drove back in He Family's car.
Lin Qing He returned after sending them off and said: "Say, our second seems a bit like marrying into old He Family. How about buying him a car for traveling?"
"No need. When they get married, old He Family will give it as a dowry." Zhou Qing Bai responded.
"You're overthinking." Lin Qing He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
If it was later generations, then drop it. Many women's families were willing to give a car as dowry. That's because later generations' cars weren't too valuable.
At this moment, it cost tens of thousands. Which was more expensive than a house. Few people were willing to gift this.
"We'll see. He only come back once or twice a month." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Lin Qing He felt that he was unreliable, but didn't say anything. It was fine to take it slowly. At the moment, the family's finances were indeed a bit tight.
After all, they had just borrowed so much money.
He Mian Mian went back with Zhou Xuan. She and Zhou Xuan arrived at He's house and sat around. Then she let him go back.
Mother He couldn't help but pulled her daughter aside and asked, "Where have you all been today?"
"Today Zhou Xuan's family moved home. We went over. Didn't I tell my Eldest Brother? Didn't he tell you." He Mian Mian replied.
"Your eldest brother is very busy. Where do her have time to mind your affairs?" Mother He said: "You didn't tell your mom clearly last time what's the situation in Zhou Xuan's family?"
"Isn't Zhou Xuan wonderful? Mom, why are you holding onto this question?" He Mian Mian asked.
"You silly girl, what do you know? If you marry Zhou Xuan, then can you not let me, your mom ask these things?" Mother He uttered.
"Alrught, alright. You ask. I will answer you." He Mian Mian saw her persistence and can only surrender.
Mother He naturally didn't hold back: "What is Zhou Family's conditions? Don't pull those nonsense on me. There's nothing wrong with Zhou Xuan. Both your dad and I are very satisfied. But you have to be honest about his family."
"I have told the truth. The conditions in his family are especially excellent. A family of college students. A veritable scholarly household." He Mian Mian told: "We went over today. To his family's new home. The previous one was an apartment building..."
"Apartment building?" Mother He widened her eyes when she heard this.
The conditions in these apartment building were very poor. She had seen it before. It was inconvenient to do anything. Only those with bad conditions at home would live in that kind of place.
"Their apartment building isn't too bad. Anyway, that's in the past. Today, their family moved to a courtyard dwelling!" He Mian Mian hurriedly said.
Mother He didn't believe it: "Previously lived in apartment building. Now live in a courtyard dwelling? Do you know what the price of a courtyard dwelling is now?"
"I know. Like ours, it would cost hundreds of thousands. Mom, Zhou family's isn't any worse than ours," He Mian Mian responded.
Mother He looked at her daughter suspiciously.
"Mom, I really didn't lie to you. Zhou Xuan's mom was originally the director of Bei University's foreign language department. However, she gave birth to a young daughter, so she didn't go to work. But below, the brothers are all high-achieving students from Bei University. As for his dad, didn't Zhou Xuan say that he was a self-employed in business last time?" He Mian Mian said.
"And then?" Mother He looked at her.
"Mom, don't you know? His family has a lot of business." He Mian Mian spoke. She grabbed the Dahongpao tea on the table and continued: "Mom, look at this Dahongpao. This is what he got from their family's tea shop. And the abalones and sea cucumbers he brought over last time? They are also sold from their dried good shop. There's also clothing shops."
Mother He was a little dumbfounded: "There are so many? Then why haven't I heard Zhou Xuan mention it?"
"It's not just Mom. I haven't heard about it from him. I, myself thought he was a poor boy." When He Mian Mian reached this point, she didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
And she was very concerned about his feelings. Fearing about hurting his self-esteem, she didn't dare to choose too high-end restaurants when she went out to eat steak and drink red wine.
"Then how do you know?" Mother He asked.
"The last last time we went over, his parents took his little sister out for a trip. We didn't have a place to go, so we went to his grandparent's. She was overjoyed to see me and told me I can help watch these shops in the future. Each and everyone of them disappeared without a trace and it's unsettling to leave them to the people under. Only then did I catch on and ask Zhou Xuan." He Mian Mian explained.
Mother He couldn't help but said: "The family is so rich, why didn't Zhou Xuan mention it?" She thought that the conditions of this son-in-law's family should be relatively ordinary.
"He's always like that. He didn't think there was anything worth saying, so he didn't say anything." He Mian Mian responded.
Mother He glared at her: "Then you told me and your dad that you're settled on him for your whole life when you didn't know anything?"
"That's right. Even if his family's conditions are average, then I'm settled on him. He is he. His family is his family. It's enough as long as he is good." He Mian Mian treated as it was natural.
"That's cause you haven't encountered difficulties!" Mother He coldly snorted.
"No matter how difficult it is, our family isn't afraid. It's not like we can't hold on, right?" He Mian Mian brushed over.
Seeing her like this, Mother He had a twinkle in her eyes. She spoke, "I thought your brain turned into mush after falling for Zhou Xuan."
It went without saying He Mian Mian was deeply in love with Zhou Xuan. There was no doubt about this. Otherwise, why would her dad help him before they got engaged?
Because she liked, she will defend her marriage with Zhou Xuan more and will never allow others to ruin it.
But that was the plan for the worst case scenario. Actually Zhou Family's side didn't make her worry at all. As long as she and Zhou Xuan have no problem, Zhou Family's side will have no problem.
Knew at a glance, her prospective parents-in-law weren't difficult to get along with. They were both very kind.
Looking at the other relatives and one can tell Zhou Family's atmosphere. What she told Zhou Xuan wasn't false. She really liked the leisurely and approachable family atmosphere of Zhou Family.
"Did Zhou Xuan mention about getting married to you?" Mother He wanted it to settle down earlier, so she asked in a hushed voice.
"He said when his eldest brother gets married this year, we will get engaged." He Mian Mian answered with a twinkle in her eyes.
Mother He was satisfied and said, "I don't know when there will be free. Take me over for a visit there?" She can't take her daughter's words as it is. She have to go over and take a look.
"Auntie Lin had told me. She wasn't sure when you are free, but she wants to invite you over for tea." He Mian Mian told.
"Your eldest sister-in-law went back to her maternal home these days. When she comes back, take us there with you." Hearing this, Mother He responded.
Mother He had three children. Eldest son didn't get into politics. Neither did second son. He was studying abroad. The youngest was this daughter. Since it was related to her daughter's marriage, she naturally needed to go there and meet them.
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Eldest Sister-in-law He won't come to her in-law's house until a week later. When she came back, she heard about it from her mother-in-law. She agreed: "We must go and see Youngest Sister's future in-law's house. There's no time better than the present. Let's go visit tomorrow morning."
"Alright." Mother He was very satisfied with her eldest daughter-in-law's resolute behavior and approved.
If they want to visit, they must notify beforehand. He Mian Mian said, "I'll call Auntie Lin."
As soon as Eldest Sister-in-law He heard that there was a phone over there, she took it into mind.
The phone was originally from the dumpling shop. Since the dumpling shop was closed every so often, they spent some money to move it to the courtyard dwelling after they moved over.
It was currently ten o'clock in the morning. Lin Qing He and the others weren't at home. It was the nanny who answered the phone.
"It's Miss Mian Mian. Madam and the others are all out. Is there anything urgent? If there is, I will go to the shop and look for them." the nanny said.
"There is nothing urgent. Just wanted to tell Auntie Lin, my mom and my eldest sister-in-law are going to visit tomorrow morning." He Mian Mian told.
"Alright then. I'll let Madam know when she comes back." The nanny responded.
After hanging up the phone, He Mian Mian turned to her mom and her eldest sister-in-law: "Auntie Lin isn't home. The nanny answered the phone. When Auntie Lin and the others go back, the nanny will tell her."
"Their family can afford a nanny?" Eldest Sister-in-law He uttered.
"Zhou Family's courtyard dwelling isn't smaller than ours. It's that Zhou Xuan is too low-key. You can't tell that he has money at home." He Mian Mian grinned.
A big courtyard dwelling. A sedan car. A big truck. Can an ordinary family own this?
Eldest Sister-in-law He looked at her mother-in-law: "Mom, what shall we bring with us tomorrow?"
"Does his mom drink red wine?" Mother He asked after some contemplation.
"She does. She invited me to drink last time." He Mian Mian nodded.
Mother He decided to bring two bottles of imported red wine.
When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went home for lunch, they heard about it.
Third spoke, "Sister Mian Mian's mom and eldest sister-in-law are coming to see the prospective in-law's family situation, right?"
"It's normal to come over and take a look." Lin Qing He understood. Their daughter had reached the point of dating. As a parent, they must see what family conditions the man have and who was in the family.
If they encountered a group of ghosts and monsters, they got stop the loss in time?
"Eleven thousand, furniture and home appliances, three golds and one silver, and another ten thousand for the two of them to settle down." Zhou Qing Bai opened mouth.
The eleven thousand he mentioned was pure marriage gift money. On top of the gift money, there were furniture and appliances. The three golds and one silver referred to gold necklaces, gold rings, gold bracelets, and silver bracelets.
Ten thousand for settling down was a guarantee for them to survive after marriage. These family properties were currently owned by the couple. They will definitely be left to future generations after they passed away. But at present, one matter was one matter.
It wasn't just Second and He Mian Mian. Eldest and Weng Mei Jia was the same. In the future, Third will get the same treatment. There will be no difference.
Lin Qing He smiled: "It's just coming over and sitting down. Not that fast yet."
"You can discuss the matter of the engagement. Eldest will get married this year. The two of them can get engaged. It's fine to tell their family in advance." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
As for whether the bride got a car as dowry, he was casually mentioned it. Anyway, the dowry would be given to the two of them. Got nothing to do with the courtyard dwelling's side.
The next day He Mian Mian drove over with Mother and her Eldest Sister-in-law in tow.
Zhou Qing Bai went to open the dumpling shop. With Lin Qing He and Third staying at home, it was enough. After all, the female side's father didn't come. So he didn't have to attend.
Lin Qing He welcomed her second son's mother-in-law. It was definitely a warm welcome. She received them and merrily spoke: "Come to think of it, my manners were lacking. I should have ask Mian Mian for a phone number and give Elder Sister a call to come over and sit down."
"It's all the same. It doesn't make a difference." When Mother He saw this prospective mother-in-law, Lin Qing He, she knew very well in her heart. No wonder this prospective mother-in-law can cultivate three high-achieving Bei University students. That temperament was especially different.
"We have disturbed Auntie today," Eldest Sister-in-law He followed.
"No need to say that. If you want to come, I will sweep the couch and welcome you." Lin Qing He merrily responded.
After entering the living room, He Mian Mian put the gifts on the table. Lin Qing He spoke, "Coming in person is enough. What need is there to bring gifts!"
"My mom heard me say you like to drink red wine, so she brought two bottles." He Mian Mian curled her lips and grinned.
"Thank you, Elder Sister." Lin Qing He smiled.
Mother He said, "It's what I should do. Last time you got Xiao Xuan to send the sea cucumbers and abalones and I didn't get to thank you."
"Delicious, right? I'll prepare some for you. Take it back with you later. It's for you and Mian Mian's dad to eat." Lin Qing He jollily said.
Mother He was naturally polite.
Three women can start a play. Lin Qing He and Eldest Sister-in-law He were both able to talk about things. With the addition of Mother He, it wasn't a cold atmosphere, even when it was the first time they meet.
From school to business. From children to education.
Third just listened at the side. He held deep admiration. They can really converse.
He was responsible for making tea and pouring water.
"Third is also very tall. But he doesn't look like his second brother. I think his second brother is like Mom. Third should be like Dad." Mother He merrily remarked.
"That's right. My eldest brother and I are like our dad. My second brother and my little sister, who is in kindergarten, are like my mom. They are pretty. Got huge advantage." Zhou Gui Lai said with expression that displayed he experienced a lot.
Mother He was amused: "Your second brother is good-looking. So are you. There is nothing to dislike."
Zhou Gui Lai grinned, "If I can meet such a reasonable mother-in-law like Auntie, then I have to wake up smiling from dreaming."
"Your auntie is not only a reasonable mother-in-law from son-in-law's standpoint, but also a good mother-in-law from daughter-in-law's standpoint." Eldest Sister-in-law He continued after him.
The two of them praised Mother He. Mother He was overjoyed.
While He Mian Mian was greatly relieved. Her heart can settle back down.
"My eldest is going to get married this year. We plan to give a gift of eleven thousand yuan. Home appliances and furniture are all included. If we don't need to buy it, we will exchange it for one thousand yuan and let them buy it by themselves. There is three gold and one silver, which we need to buy." Lin Qing He mentioned.
"Dad said yesterday that there is also one hundred thousand yuan?" Zhou Gui Lai cooperatively followed behind.
"That is the settling down money for the newlyweds. One hundred thousand yuan. The three brothers all get the same amount. We'll give it to you after you get the certificate." Lin Qing He confirmed.
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"Oh, I want to find someone to get married to. "Zhou Gui Lai commented.
"Alright. You already graduated now. If you want to find someone, you can find. Giving the settling money doesn't mean splitting the family. If you are close and don't mind me and your dad, you can live at home." Lin Qing He stated.
Mother He and Eldest Sister-in-law He didn't interrupt. How could they not understand. Eldest Sister-in-law He swept a glance at her youngest sister.
She felt her youngest sister's eyes were brilliant.
It wasn't that the family didn't want to introduce someone to younger sister. They had introduce but none of them caught her fancy. Her eyes were set high.
At first sight, she fell in love with Zhou Xuan who was sent to deliver a document. She straightforwardly pursued the guy. Quite bold.
Still, she got to admit, there was no flaw with Zhou Xuan. Whether it was academic qualifications, himself, or his family.
And her youngest sister's prospective mother-in-law was also very easy to get along with. High intellectuals were different.
This groom's family wanted to give the wedding gift as well other stuff. All of which were clearly stated. What's more, it was extraordinarily generous.
It was much higher than when she married into He Family,
Because He Family didn't have any so-called settling down money. Of course, they had gave a lot and let her be aggrieved.
Especially her man, who was capable. Now he ran a heavy industry factory.
However, younger sister's marriage had nothing to dislike. What's more, it wasn't considered marrying down. Considered as marrying to equal level.
He Mian Mian, Eldest Sister-in-law He, and Mother He came over at 9:30 and didn't go back until 11:00. Naturally, Lin Qing He offered them to stay for a meal, but she noticed her prospective in-law really wanted to go back. So she took out the prepared gifts. Fish gelatin, sea cucumber and abalone packed in a few boxes. Truly a hefty gift.
When driving home, Mother He had a satisfied smile on her face.
Eldest Sister-in-law He merrily spoke, "Mom, don't have to worry now. I also want to find an in-law family like this in the future."
They hadn't seen the father. But to see what kind of family it was, just observe what kind of person the female master of the family was.
The female master was the family's feng shui. Good feng shui meant a good family.
Mother He beamingly glanced at her daughter and remarked, "Finally, your eyesight is good for once."
This kind of family environment. There was really no need to worry.
He Mian Mian grinned: "Auntie Lin gifted you so many good things, Mom."
"Eldest's wife, let's have it together. I noticed in-law's mother took care of herself. Not one bit like she's Zhou Xuan's mom. When I just saw her, I thought she was his eldest sister." Mother He comemnted.
Eldest Sister-in-law He jollily nodded. She had to admit, her first impression was the same thought. Because she appeared too young. Her body shape was great. And her aura was exquisite.
"Looking at Zhou Xuan, I have long felt that his family is definitely not ordinary. Ordinary people can't nurture that kind of neither humble nor overbearing temperament." Elder Sister-in-law He said.
Anyway, Mother He's heart settled back into place in the end after being to prospective in-law's house.
When they came home, it was just after twelve o'clock. Father He was at home. Wearing glasses, he read the newspaper waiting for them to come back for lunch.
He hadn't gone over there today as he was busy. However, he knew why his wife and eldest daughter-in-law went.
Seeing them come back with chatter and laughter and hands carrying things, Father He understood.
He didn't say anything else. Just got the nanny to serve food.
Then the whole family ate. Once they returned to the room to rest, Father He asked.
"You haven't been there today. There's nothing to complain with in-law's mother. She speaks witty and calmly. What's more, she's very young. The courtyard dwelling isn't smaller than ours. However, the structure and layout are better than ours." Mother He told. .
Father He was very satisfied with this prospective son-in-law. In fact, as long as his family wasn't that bad, he will not prevent his daughter from marrying. And he will develop at this side in the future, so there is no need to worry about his family.
But taking in his wife's reaction at the moment, it was obvious she was very satisfied with this prospective son-in-law's family.
"The three sons are all astounding. At first glance, they are people with excellent family education. In-law's mother had discussed the engagement." Mother He said.
She listed all the wedding gift mentioned by Lin Qing He. Also the settling-in money.
Regarding the settlement money, Father He felt that this old Zhou family was really rich and generous.
Then the question came: "His family gives so many gifts. What should we give as a dowry? Did Zhou Family mention it?"
Father He could understand that the extra 100,000 yuan given by Zhou family as family settlement was actually a kind of gift money.
Because it wasn't family separation, it was for the newlyweds.
"She didn't mention this. Probably letting us to decide it. In my opinion, she isn't someone who cares about this." Mother He replied.
"They don't care. Won't our family care since we're marrying out a daughter?" Father He said.
"I know. I didn't say not giving. It's just, what are they lacking now? I heard from Mian Mian that Zhou Xuan is already looking for a house. He still has some money to buy one. They don't need us. The rest, I want to give daughter some gold jewelry. But it's not enough to look at." Mother He responded.
The male side's wedding gift was too much money. The female's side have it hard.
Because it can be worse, but it can't be too much. Otherwise, what about their daughter's face? Moreover, the dowry won't be confiscated by the in-law. They are all for their daughter and son-in-law to live on. So they had to see to fit.
"How about you go and ask Mian Mian what she want?" Father He looked at her and suggested.
"How can I ask daughter what dowry she wants?" Mother He gave him an eye-roll look: "From what I see, it would be better to give a car as the dowry. This way, it avoid Mian Mian always borrowing her eldest brother's one. What's more, convenient to go back and forth to her in-law's house."
"Sigh, a good tens of thousands." Even Father He couldn't help but feeling pained.
"The ten of thousands are for your daughter and son-in-law to drive. What's more, your son-in-law will often live here in the future. Quite similar to being our son. What does it matter? Buy it!" Mother He waved her hand and stated.
She was really satisfied with the encounter with the in-law today. Besides, since their side were so generous, then they should be generous too. This way, both parties look good, right?
Father He was helpless. Still, he nodded: "Alright then." He could only train this son-in-law. The eldest son entered business, while second son was studying abroad. Nurture the son-in-law well, and he'll be half a son.
So things developed like Zhou Qing Bai's original plan.
Old He Family was going to gift a sedan car to travel as dowry. He Mian Mian was overjoyed when she knew. She murmured in private to Zhou Xuan: "I think my mom got stimulated by Auntie Lin. If not, she would definitely be reluctant to buy one for us. A car!"
"Reached the topic of dowry?" Zhou Xuan knew it after hearing this and said with a laugh.
"You already knew?" He Mian Mian looked at him in surprise.
"Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law engaged early. It was the same at the time. My parents told us three brothers in advance." Zhou Xuan nodded.
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"You didn't tell me." He Mian Mian grumbled.
Today, when she heard her expectant mother-in-law said, she was shocked in her heart. One hundred thousand settling-in money. It was considered a lot of money for her family.
This was a veritable large move.
Zhou Xuan said: "Don't you know now?"
He Mian Mian didn't know what to say about him. How many more surprises would he give her?
She stated: "Seeing how careless you are, I will take care of the money at home in the future."
"All right." Zhou Xuan nodded. He really didn't have much interest in managing money. It was perfect that she had that intention.
The news that old He Family might gift a car was passed back to old Zhou's house through Zhou Xuan.
Lin Qing He grinned and turned to Zhou Qing Bai, "Is there anything you want to say?"
"What is there to say. It's not for us." Zhou Qing Bbai picked up her daughter and was about to go to the tea shop as he replied.
Lin Qing He said, "You're still going out? It's nearly lunch."
"There is still an hour. I will be back later." Zhou Qing Bai checked his watch and answered.
The main reason was that he promised his little girl that he would take her out for a walk. So even when it was almost time to eat, he still went out and strolled around.
As for old He Family's dowry car, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't spread it outside.
The old He Family's conditions were great. What's more, Second and He Mian Mian did need it. Because a car was perfect when they come here on day off.
While Eldest and Weng Mei Jia don't need to use a car. There were everything on the campsite. Even when they go to the surrounding county towns, there were special cars. Truly no need.
Moreover, although the conditions of old Weng Family were relatively well-off, they really can't be compared with old He Family. This kind of thing was nothing. After all, the dowry had nothing to do with them elders.
There was no need to specially bring it out and announce it.
Zhou Qing Bai took Mi Mi out for a walk. When they came back, they brought Jiang Geng back.
"Day off? Auntie has cooked chicken soup today. Drink more later." Lin Qing He jollily said when she saw her godson coming.
Jiang Geng grinned, "Godmother, after I came here to study, I ate a lot of chicken."
"Even if you don't come, we will still eat it as usual. We didn't make it specially for you. We just share a bite to you." Lin Qing He smiled and responded, "Leaving on Sunday?"
"Monday, I will stay here for a few more days. It's comfortable and peaceful." Jiang Geng answered.
His godmother and godfather bought such a large courtyard dwelling. Since living her, he can't describe how comfortable it was.
"This year you have grown a bit longer. Tomorrow I will go to the clothing store to get two new sets." Lin Qing He brought up.
"I can wear still this current one. Leave the rest to later." Jiang Geng said.
Lin Qing He nodded. Soon Third and Gang Zi came back. Third spoke, "Dad, will you still open the dumpling shop? Now you're fishing for two days after drying the net for three days."
Zhou Qing Bai indifferently replied: "Go when you have time." Today, daughter had a day off. He must prioritize taking her to play around.
"Geng ah! Why are you back so soon today? There are still two classes in the afternoon." Zhou Gui Lai asked.
"I have one class swapped to the morning. The other one is in the afternoon. The content isn't important. Don't need to go." Jiang Geng smiled.
"Dad is too lazy now. Then go to the dumpling shop with me this afternoon to help." Zhou Gui Lai began to pull in labor.
"Okay." Jiang Geng agreed.
"Remember to take your brother to the clothing store and pick two new clothes." Lin Qing He ordered.
Zhou Gui Lai acknowledged it. When they had lunch, Zhou Gui Lai talked about Hai City's side. He had to go and see it again in a few days.
Although the original plan was to go there once a month, the other side only started operating. Zhou Gui Lai planned to check there often.
Lin Qing He said, "Bring you two cans of coconut powder to Grandpa Jiang."
"Mom, how much coconut powder did you buy last time? Why do I feel like we can't finish it." Zhou Gui Lai commented.
"I know someone over there. When I want, I can get someone to send it over by post." Lin Qing He explained.
Because she liked it so much, she bought a lot of it and put it in the space.
"Okay, I'll bring two cans there. By the way, you didn't get Sister Mian Mian to take a can back when she came over last time." Zhou Gui Lai pointed out.
"It didn't come to me. Wait for your second brother to come back next time on a day off." Lin Qing He said.
After eating, the family watched TV together. Gang Zi spoke: "Youngest Maternal Aunt, Auntie found me a shop. I have some hesitation."
"Where?" Lin Qing He asked.
"The East Side." Gang Zi told.
"That's pretty good." Lin Qing He said after hearing this.
"The location is good, but the shop is a little small. I went to see it and wasn't satisfied." Gang Zi responded.
"Your maternal uncle is free today. Get him to go over and check it for you later." Lin Qing He said.
Gang Zi smiled at his maternal uncle, "Then Youngest Maternal Uncle, will you go with me?"
"Three in the afternoon." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
After eating, he played with his daughter for a while and prepared to take a nap.
Lin Qing He also came to take a nap. As expected, after moving here, it was really spacious. Before, she lived at the apartment cause they got to live there. After staying in the courtyard dwelling, she can't stand living in the apartment.
"When Third comes back from Hai City, I plan to go south with him." Lin Qing He told him.
"Let him take Cheng Min." Zhou Qing Bai said as he gazed at his wife.
"I'm going to see how the Longjing Tea are. I have to personally go and see it before I can be rest assured." Lin Qing He persisted.
Her tea shop was intended to be a long-term business. Not the kind that intended for making a fortune. The reputation must be well managed.
She started ordering this batch of Longjing last year. It must be personally checked.
Zhou Qing Bai kind of wanted to go there together. Lin Qing He ordered him: "Don't go. Stay at home. I'll go with Third."
Really. They were already old couple. Was there a need to follow wherever she go.
Zhou Qing Bai uttered: "We'll see."
Lin Qing He amusedly scolded: "Properly check the shop in the afternoon. If it's not suitable, then don't want it. Let Gang Zi find another one."
"En." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, he brought Gang Zi over to see the shop. Although it was located in the East City, the shop was terrible. The location was actually okay. Just a bit small.
If they want to make snacks, it can work. Don't need much land. But if he open other shops and do other businesses, then it's definitely not enough.
"It's up to you. You won't suffer any loss nor get tricked when buying it." Zhou Qing Bai turned to his nephew and said.
Even if it is bought and kept due to land being equivalent to gold, the final choice was still in the hands of the nephew.
"Then buy it?" Gang Zi said as he scratched his head.
"Buy it." Zhou Qing Bai nodded: "Buy it and renovate it. It's fine to rent it if you don't to open the shore."
Knowing the housing prices in the later capital city, he will recommend buying it as it won't do badly. Won't suffer any loss nor get tricked when buying it
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