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noon.

A family hospital in Wuhan.

Deng Shirong and his son stayed at Gu's house for lunch.

According to the rules of marriage in some places, the man must leave the woman's house before eleven o'clock in the morning and will not stay at the woman's house for dinner.

However, the rules are set by people, and the rules are different in different places. The Gu family obviously does not taboo about this. The family repeatedly tried to persuade Deng Shirong and his son to stay.

The lunch was extremely sumptuous, cooked by the mother and daughter of the Gu family together. The main dishes included steamed Wuchang fish, grated eel, stir-fried bacon with red cabbage, Mianyang steamed rice, dragon and phoenix combination, and Jingzhou fish cake. The cold dishes included cold fungus and cold salad. Cucumber, cold tripe, and a pork ribs and lotus root soup filled the table.

The wine I drank was the glutinous rice sweetness brought by Deng Shirong. This wine is really suitable for both men and women. It is not as spicy as those high-quality liquors. It has a mellow and sweet taste, exudes a unique aroma, and has a very unique flavor.

Everyone stayed for dinner, so the marriage was naturally settled.

After discussions between the two parties, the date for the wine presentation was set on the seventh day of the second lunar month next year. Before arriving, Deng Shirong had asked the master to calculate three good days in advance. In the end, the Gu family chose the seventh day of the second lunar month next year.

The bride price is 10,001 yuan, which means choosing one from a million. It not only reflects the woman’s excellence, but also expresses the man’s satisfaction with the bride.

As for the rest, just follow the normal market conditions.

A meal was enjoyed by both host and guest.

After finishing the meal, Deng Shirong and his son stayed for more than ten minutes to drink tea before getting up and saying goodbye: "Relatives, let's leave first."

Gu's mother spoke out again to persuade her: "Relatives, you won't be going back until tomorrow anyway, so just stay and have dinner before leaving."

"No!"

After Deng Shirong refused, he formally extended an invitation: "Relatives, we will be the in-laws from now on. I would like to invite you to come and have a look at my house. In our words there, you are just looking after the house. You don't have to go back to your hometown to visit. We are here." We also have family in Nanning. We can invite our relatives to come to Nanning so that we can get to know each other.

It just so happens that Weiwei's grandmother is also in Nanning, so you can also visit relatives by the way. "

As soon as these words came out, Gu's mother was instantly moved.

It just so happened that she hadn't been back to her parents' home for half a year. Although she could know her mother's recovery status over the phone, it was definitely not as good as going back to visit her in person.

Going to see the home of your future in-laws, getting to know their relatives there, and then going back to your parents’ home can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

So Gu's mother looked at her husband and asked, "Lao Gu, can you spare the time?"

Father Gu thought carefully about his recent work arrangements and said, "If we squeeze in a little, we should be able to squeeze in two or three days."

He hasn't visited his mother-in-law since she broke her hand. Although she is busy with work, it's not good to not visit her all the time. Taking this opportunity to do two things can be regarded as a reasonable use of time.

Mother Gu nodded with satisfaction, looked at her eldest son-in-law and said, "Awei, what about you, do you have time?"

Lu Wei smiled and said: "Mom, my time is still very free, I can take time out at any time."

Mother Gu then looked at Deng Shirong and said with a smile, "Relative, we won't bother you."

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The next afternoon.

Deng Shirong and the Gu family boarded a plane to Nanning.

For ordinary people, it is impossible to buy a plane ticket in this era even if you have money, but with Gu's father's status, it is naturally easy to buy a plane ticket.

However, Deng Yunheng did not return to Nanning with everyone, but took a plane back to Fujian first. He is now at the critical moment of being promoted to county magistrate. He cannot leave the county for too long, lest something is not handled in time. Bad thing.

Just as Deng Shirong and the Gu family boarded the plane, his children, eldest son-in-law and relatives had already arrived in Nanning.

Deng Shirong's family only stayed in the mansion in Wuyue Plaza in Nanning in a low-key manner and did not purchase liquor, so none of their relatives had seen the decorated mansion.

Now, everyone is stunned when they see this mansion that is as beautiful as an ancient palace.

Bu Dashi said with emotion: "Uncle still knows how to enjoy life. This house is decorated as beautifully as in the painting."

Liu Aihong was so shocked that she could not recover for a long time.

Since she married Bu Dashi, her life has been ten times better than in her mother's family, and she has seen a lot of the world. A few years ago, she and her husband started a business, and rented a shop in Naye Deng's community to open a hotpot restaurant. , thanks to my uncle, business is booming.

Over the years, the couple also saved a lot of money.

Although they cannot be compared with Bu Zhongshi, his brother who runs freight, compared with ordinary people, the couple can be considered successful in their careers.

Originally, she was quite satisfied with her current life. After all, she needed a house, a career, and savings in the county. Compared with her relatives on her mother's side, she was already living a life like a fairy.

But after looking at her uncle's house, Liu Aihong couldn't help but have the idea that "the revolution has not yet succeeded, and comrades still need to work hard."

The one in the same mood as Liu Aihong was her sister-in-law Liang Yuqing.

Liang Yuqing is no longer a teacher. After she married Bu Zhongshi, Bu Zhongshi's transportation fleet grew bigger and bigger. Now it has nearly a hundred large trucks and has established a transportation company. It really needs to be big. Stronger.

As the proprietress of a transportation company, Liang Yuqing naturally resigned immediately to help with the accounting.

Of course, there was another reason why she resigned, and that was to have children.

As a public teacher, she could only have one child, and both she and Bu Zhongshi hoped to have two more children, so Liang Yuqing quit the job that many people dreamed of without hesitation.

She originally had a wealthy family, but she also felt that her life was quite good.

But at this moment, after seeing her uncle's mansion, Liang Yuqing realized that her quality of life was still far from top-notch enjoyment!

After visiting the mansion, Deng Shilan asked: "Azhu, your dad called the village office to tell someone that Yun Heng's partner is coming to visit the house tomorrow. Where is his partner from? How did he get to Nanning? Come to see the house?”

When other relatives heard this question, they also gathered around.

Deng Yunzhu said: "My second brother is from Wuhan, Hubei."

Deng Shilan said with a face full of surprise: "From Wuhan, Hubei? Oh my God, this is across the province. How did your second brother find a partner so far away?"

Deng Yunzhu said: "My dad introduced him to it."

The eldest aunt answered: "Why did your dad go to other provinces to find a partner for your second brother?"

Deng Yunzhu said with a smile: "My dad didn't go to other provinces to find a partner for my second brother. He went out to do errands before and when he came back from Wuhan by train, he met my second brother's partner. He felt that the girl was very nice. I thought of introducing him to my second brother.

Then, I tried to pull the strings, but to my surprise, it actually worked. "

All the relatives couldn't help but look at each other when they heard this. They didn't expect this marriage to be such a coincidence.

Speaking of this, Deng Yunzhu couldn't help but praise: "I have to say that my father has good taste. My second brother is really good-looking, and his temperament does not look like that of an ordinary family. He is just like those great people in ancient times. Like a lady."

Liang Yuqing asked curiously: "Cousin Azhu, have you seen your second brother?"

Deng Yunzhu nodded and said, "I've seen it before. She and her mother invited my dad to dinner, and then invited him to my hot pot restaurant."

Hearing this, other relatives also asked questions one after another.

Deng Yunzhu also answered all questions, but she only met her once and didn't know much about the future second sister-in-law, so naturally she couldn't tell much.

…

In the evening, Deng Shirong returned to Wuyue Square.

I had something to eat at a hot pot restaurant before going to the fifth floor to meet my relatives.

After greeting each other, Deng Shilan asked: "Brother, didn't you say that tomorrow's lady Fang's family is coming to visit? Yunheng is not back?"

Deng Shirong said: "He is busy with work and will return to Fujian."

Deng Shilan asked: "Will the woman come to visit the house tomorrow?"

Deng Shirong smiled and said: "Come on, why don't you come? Anyway, I just came to visit my house and go through the motions. It doesn't matter if Yun Heng is there or not."

Chen Dacong asked: "Brother-in-law, I heard from Ah Zhu that you and Yun Heng went to the woman's house to propose marriage. Have you decided on the wedding date?"

Deng Shirong nodded and said: "It's decided that the wine will be served on the seventh day of the second lunar month next year."

Deng Yunzhen asked: "Dad, has the woman arrived in Nanning now? How many people are coming?"

Deng Shirong said: "I flew back with them. The woman's grandparents are from Nanning, so they went to their grandparents' house first, and then come over with their relatives tomorrow."

Deng Yunzhu asked: "Dad, will you eat at my hot pot restaurant tomorrow, or cook it at home?"

Deng Shirong said: "Of course you have to cook it at home and eat it at a hot pot restaurant. It seems too casual."

Deng Yunzhu nodded, and then said: "Dad, what ingredients do you need? I will ask someone to help prepare them tomorrow morning."

Deng Shirong said: "No need, I will just go out and choose myself early tomorrow morning."

Deng Yunzhu has been a hot pot restaurant owner for so long, so she naturally understands that many chefs have the habit of selecting ingredients by themselves, so she is not surprised by her father's answer.

…

Ma Village.

A brick house.

After Gu's father greeted his father-in-law, he asked his mother-in-law, "Mom, how is your hand recovering?"

Mrs. Chen smiled and said: "I have almost recovered. As long as I don't carry heavy objects, it won't affect my work at all."

Father Gu said: "That's good, but you still need to pay more attention. It has only begun to heal now, and the bones are still very fragile."

Mrs. Chen said: "I know, the doctor has already explained it."

Gu Caiwei, Gu Caixiao and Lu Wei naturally came to greet grandma.

After exchanging pleasantries, they went into the house to eat.

Yesterday, when she decided to go back to her parents' home today, Gu's mother had already called in advance, and her sister-in-law came over to help cook a large table of dishes.

While eating, Mrs. Chen asked: "Weiwei, how is your relationship with that County Magistrate Deng going?"

Gu's mother smiled and took over the words: "Mom, in addition to seeing you, we have another purpose here today, which is to go to the groom's house to have a look at the house. Yesterday, the father and son came to propose marriage, and the wedding day has been chosen. On the seventh day of February next year, our Weiwei will get married. "

When these words came out, the Chen family were all shocked.

Regarding Gu Caiwei, the Chen family all knew the ins and outs of it, but they didn't expect that the wedding date had already been set in just over half a year.

Mr. Chen asked: "What is the situation in the other party's family? Do you understand? How come the marriage was decided so quickly?"

"I probably understand."

Mother Gu briefly explained the situation of Deng Yunheng's family, and finally said: "Actually, what we value is Deng Yunheng himself. He is from a rural area, and we don't really care whether his family background is good or bad.

A good family background is the icing on the cake.

Even if the family's financial situation is not good, it is relatively speaking. With a son who is a county magistrate, the family's conditions are not much worse no matter how bad they are. They are definitely better than many rural families, so we don't need to worry about it.

Therefore, we only need to focus on Deng Yunheng, and the rest does not matter. "

These words surprised the Chen family a little.

What surprised them was naturally not the financial conditions of the Deng family, but that in addition to Deng Yunheng, a graduate of Peking University, he also had a younger brother studying at Tsinghua University. One of the brothers was from Peking University and the other was from Tsinghua University. This was an advantage that no family could ignore.

Also, they all agreed with Gu's mother's remarks.

If a girl from a family like theirs chooses to marry from a well-matched family or from a higher position, then they need to conduct detailed investigations to find out what kind of people the boy's parents are, whether they get along well with each other, and whether their daughter will be wronged if she marries them, etc.

But if the man’s family is just a rural family, then you only need to focus on the man himself. There is no need to investigate too much about the character of the man’s parents, siblings, and whether they get along well.

The reason is very simple. Here I borrow a famous saying from later generations Huang Bo: When you become famous, you are surrounded by good people.

This sentence is also very appropriate when it comes to families. When a woman’s family is in a good position, no matter which family she marries into, her parents-in-law, sisters-in-law, sisters-in-law, and uncles will all be reasonable people, and there will basically be no exceptions. of.

Because this is human nature. If you don't hug such a thick thigh, it will make things difficult for you. No one in their right mind would do such a thing.

"He is worthy of being one of the most outstanding graduates of Peking University. District Chief Song of our district is still a senior student who is two years ahead of him. It is estimated that he will not be able to be promoted until next year at the earliest, and Deng Yunheng is about to be promoted. , It’s really powerful.”

Chen Donglai praised, and then laughed at himself: "I am already in my early forties, and I am still just a decent person. This person is really incomparable to others!"

Mr. Chen glanced at his son and hummed: "I asked you to read more books back then, but you couldn't get into it. If you had your sister's education, you would at least be at the department level today, not the division level. You are completely It’s the fault of being uneducated.”

Having said this, Mr. Chen looked at his grandchildren and advised: "Xiaojun Xiaohong, you two brothers and sisters must take this as a warning. You must study hard and learn more from your cousin Weiwei. Don't be like your father." Only now do I know how to regret it.”

"I know, Grandpa."

Brother and sister Chen Xiaojun and Chen Xiaohong both responded with suppressed laughter.

The Gu sisters couldn't help but snicker when they heard this. They had listened to their mother's narration about their uncle's schooling history since they were young. It was said that their uncle didn't want to go to school before he even finished elementary school. It was his grandfather who held the stick. He was driven back to school again and again.

In the end, under the pressure of his grandfather, my uncle finished junior high school.

This academic qualification was actually not bad back then, but it could only stop at the senior level. If you wanted to go up further, you really couldn't get this academic qualification.

Chen Donglai smiled and said: "I can't help it. I really don't have the talent to study. I didn't expect academic qualifications to be so important at the time. If I knew I would encounter a situation like this, I would have graduated from high school anyway!"

Mr. Chen said: "It's too late to regret now. Your current position is pretty good. Work hard and don't think about it. If you are lucky, you will still have a chance to cross this threshold. If you are not lucky, you Just wait for retirement in this position!”

Father Gu answered: "I will also help you pay attention here. If there is a good opportunity, I will help you operate it. However, after all, we are across a province, so the operation is still difficult. Don't have too much hope. "

Chen Donglai waved his hand and said: "Brother-in-law, thank you for your kindness. I have thought about it now. With my academic qualifications, even if I can barely get promoted, I will only make people laugh, but I may not be able to convince the public. And brother-in-law, the position you operate is , it must be from Hubei. I have to leave my hometown to work there, so I might as well do my current position here!”

"Just think about it, don't waste your brother-in-law's resources."

Having said this, Mr. Chen looked at his son-in-law, who made him extremely satisfied, and said, "Leave all your resources to Weiwei. He is really worthy of training. He can be promoted to a regular position at such a young age with his own abilities." Director level, you can focus on cultivating me later, your future is limitless!"

Father Gu smiled and said: "When he and Weiwei get married next year, I will work hard to make him become the number one as soon as possible to prepare for the next promotion."

When the deputy director is promoted to a full-time position, it will be more difficult to operate. If there is not enough time, he will have to take the path of special promotion. However, the county magistrate and the secretary are both full-time positions, so this position is not very difficult to operate. With Gu's father's experience, Identity is easy to do.

Lu Wei, the eldest son-in-law, was not jealous after hearing this. If he had been willing to join politics, the resources of both his father and his father-in-law would have definitely been tilted towards him. But in the end, he gave up politics and chose to work in business, so don't expect that. I can get help from my father-in-law.

Now, his sister-in-law has found someone to join politics. It is normal for his father-in-law to consider using resources for him. He has long been mentally prepared.

Everyone chatted while eating, and by the way, they also decided to go to the husband's house for dinner tomorrow.

…

The next day.

Deng Shirong got up early, washed up, and went out to prepare the ingredients for today.

His space is stocked with a lot of seafood, chickens, ducks, geese, cattle, sheep, etc. In fact, he can cook a very sumptuous meal without going out, but he still needs to go out for a formality.

After having a leisurely breakfast outside, and then strolling around the nearby vegetable market, Deng Shirong headed back home after figuring out what to cook today.

Before returning home, I found a place to get the ingredients I needed to use today out of the space. Many of the ingredients that require more work are processed and can be eaten directly, such as the prawns. The threads are all taken out and the back is opened, which saves a lot of effort.

After arriving home, the relatives also got up and were ready to come over to help.

Deng Shirong selected some simple ingredients and gave them to his relatives. He stewed the soup first, braised the beef and pig's trotters, and began to prepare other dishes.

Today, the dishes prepared by Deng Shirong were extremely rich.

The main dishes include boiled chicken, boiled goose, twice-cooked pork, braised pork, fish head with chopped pepper, dry-pot frog, dry-pot turtle dove, cold rabbit, boiled fish, braised pork ribs, charcoal grilled lamb chops, spicy lamb trotters, and braised pig. Hoof, braised beef, fried squid, stir-fried pork belly, stir-fried flower beetles, stir-fried prawns, spicy crab, steamed mudworms, steamed oysters.

Cold dishes include cold san shreds, cold folded root, and cold water spinach.

The soups include Lao Ya Gong's stewed soup, mutton soup and black-bone chicken soup.

It can be said that everything that flies in the sky, swims in the water, and crawls on the ground is all there.

The taste can be spicy or not, which can meet different needs.

After the relatives had processed the ingredients, Deng Shirong asked them to go out, then locked the kitchen door and started working in the kitchen alone.

Many dishes need to be fried and eaten immediately, and the taste will be compromised when they are cold. However, so many dishes must be cooked one by one. What is cooked in advance will inevitably become cold. If you want to maintain the freshness of the dish, You need to use space to save it.

Therefore, he "kicked" all his relatives out and was alone in the kitchen, doing whatever he wanted.

The time soon came to eleven o'clock in the morning.

Because we had agreed yesterday to invite the Gu family and their relatives over for lunch, the Gu family did not come too early.

It wasn't until half past ten that the Gu and Chen families took the bus to Chaoyang Square, and then walked majestically towards Wuyue Square.

On the way, Chen Donglai said with emotion: "If nothing else, the Deng family's financial resources are quite good. The area of ​​Lameizi hot pot restaurant is at least two to three thousand square meters. A girl can run the business with the support of her father." To do this on such a large scale shows that the financial resources are really strong.”

Gu Caixiao couldn't help but answered: "Uncle, Uncle Deng said it himself that his family can still afford one million or hundreds of thousands, so it goes without saying that they have financial resources."

Chen Donglai couldn't help but be shocked when he heard this. Although he guessed that the Deng family had considerable financial resources, he did not expect it to be so powerful.

The rest of the Chen family were also surprised. In the late 1980s, the number of millionaires was still high.

Not to mention Lu Wei, a second-generation official. He relied on his father and father-in-law's connections to run a clothing factory for several years. He has only reached a millionaire net worth. It's conceivable. You know how rare it is to have a millionaire.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that Lu Wei's father and father-in-law did not use power to help him, otherwise it would be normal for him to have a net worth of tens of millions.

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