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Chapter 222 Comparison
Although ten thousand yuan is not a lot, it has long exceeded the simple favor given by elders to younger generations. For Ruyi, who was raised by Darong since childhood, it is no longer an amount that she can take at will.
"I know. Your uncle told me. Just accept what your uncle gave you."
The third brother didn't know that Ruyi confiscated the red envelope because she didn't see it. He just thought that it was because of her family upbringing that she didn't dare to accept it without Darong's nod, so he called Darong in advance before calling Ruyi.
"Oh, has the house issue been resolved?" Ruyi also heard from Darong about the disputes between the third and fourth generations, and asked Darong curiously.
"Well, I guess so. I didn't ask."
Darong's voice was calm and there was no sound of emotion. For her, she did not want to get involved in these matters. She just hoped that they could be resolved sooner so that her parents could live more comfortably in their later years.
When Ruyi came home from get off work in the evening, Zhong Yunxing and Zhong's mother were still at home playing with An An.
"Grandma, Dad, you're here to help me take care of An An again. Hehe, our An An is really popular." Ruyi greeted Mrs. Zhong and Zhong Yunxing happily.
Since An An was born, Mother Zhong and Zhong Yunxing often come to Ruyi to see their child.
Every time Mother Zhong came, she would buy a lot of things with big and small bags. Although the old lady didn't have much money, she always picked the best things when buying things for An An.
"That's right. I really miss my little grandson if I don't see him for a day." Zhong Yunxing smiled from ear to ear while hugging An An.
"Ruyi, I want to discuss something with you. You see, An An can crawl now, and your mother doesn't even have time to eat with him. Can I pick up your mother and An An when you go to work? I'll take them back in the evening when you get off work."
Zhong Yunxing had been brewing this idea for more than eight months. Now that little An An has finally grown up a little, the plan can be implemented.
"Okay, I'll buy him some thick clothes later."
Since then, Zhong Yunxing has become An An and Darong's exclusive driver. Zhong Yunxing, who used to calculate the fuel costs every day, now enjoys making two round trips a day to pick up and drop off his beloved grandson.
"The auspicious wedding date has been set, and the banquet is scheduled to be held in the far suburban development zone, in front of Erhong's home."
As soon as Zhong Yunxing finished the call, he quickly told his mother. His mother had been looking forward to her eldest grandson getting married for many years. When she heard the news, she was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling.
"Okay, okay, it's all good."
"Erhong said he would come over tomorrow to deliver a letter to the elders of our family."
The next day was the weekend. Zhong Yunhong and Wu Meifeng arrived at Zhong's mother's house early in the morning. Both of them looked happy and smiling.
"Oh, if Yunhong wasn't an official, we would have to have a big party. The tone has been set. The banquet cannot have more than 15 tables. I'm afraid there won't be enough seats for the family members alone."
When Zhong Yunhong was doing well in the past few years, Wu Meifeng openly jokingly called Zhong Yunhong the "bureau chief". How flamboyant she was during that period, how nervous she is now when the central inspection team comes.
Fortunately, Zhong Yunhong has always been a deputy, and his agency has not been included in any anti-corruption red line. Although he no longer has the arrogance he once had, at least he can still keep his job steadily.
"Oh, when Ruyi got married, our brothers and her grandmother's family squeezed in 18 tables. Your 15 tables are definitely not enough, you also need a table for her parents' family."
When Zhong Yunxing heard Wu Meifeng say that there were only 15 tables, he remembered how Ruyi looked when she got married and reminded her.
"There's nothing we can do, brother. The current environment is really tense. No one dares to go beyond the rules. We have to squeeze in at my mother's table and my own table."
Zhong Yunhong had no choice. He was now in his sixties and no longer had any grand ambitions. He just hoped to retire peacefully.
Zhong Yunxing also understood the helplessness that Zhong Yunhong mentioned, and just nodded silently in response.
On the day of the auspicious wedding, the increase in the number of tables that Zhong Yunhong had worried about did not happen. Instead, two of the 15 banquet tables originally prepared were empty.
Because Wu Meifeng had never had any contact with her uncles, aunts, and sisters-in-law in the past, and because she was very proud, only one of her fourteen sisters-in-law came, except for her two relatives.
This once again made Wu Meifeng lose face in front of her family, and she had to rely on her brothers and sisters from her mother's side for all matters concerning the wedding, both at home and outside.
"These people in my hometown are too much. No one should get along with each other in the future." After the wedding banquet, Wu Meifeng said to Darong with a cold look.
In fact, the relationship among relatives is all about reciprocity. You, Wu Meifeng, have never lifted a finger to help in other people's weddings or funerals. Why should others buy your friendship?
It took more than fifty minutes to drive back from Wu Meifeng's house. This is just the kind of thing a self-driving tour from Yutian to another county does.
Perhaps Wu Meifeng was the only one who still felt that the "remote economic development zone" where she lived was a very good place.
"It's too far. We've already rushed to Dacheng. You still make fun of your uncle and his family every day because they are from the countryside. This time you've sent yourself to the frontier. People who look down on others end up suffering the most. They really deserve it."
Ruyi sat in the back seat with Xiao Anan, and talked to Darong about Wu Meifeng's home with a slight sarcasm.
Ruyi still remembers clearly how Wu Meifeng came to her house to criticize her.
"Don't talk nonsense. He is your elder after all. Don't be so careless with your words all day long."
Although Darong agreed with Ruyi's words in her heart, she still symbolically taught Ruyi a lesson in front of Xiao Huya.
After Jixiang got married, Xiangrui from Zhong Yunsheng's family also officially announced his relationship. All of a sudden, the two grandsons have grown up, and Zhong's mother is extremely happy.
"Xiangrui will come back with his partner on the 30th of this year. Shengzi has told me everything. When booking the table, please book a bigger one. In the future, we will have children and live a rich and happy life."
Mother Zhong was very happy to instruct Zhong Yunxing, and took out a small wad of money from her wallet while saying: "I'll pay for the New Year's Eve dinner, I'll treat the children!"
Zhong Yunxing looked at his mother's happy expression and felt very happy as well.
"Don't be happy too soon. Be careful that her second aunt might act up again." At night, Darong was lying on the bed and chatting with Zhong Yunxing.
"What's the matter?" Zhong Yunxing didn't understand what Darong meant at all. He turned around and looked at Darong with a puzzled look on his face.
"Originally, among the children of this generation, only her daughter-in-law works in a government agency. You have seen how she shows off. Now another one comes in, and she is a real civil servant. Do you think she will be able to keep calm?"