Era: I have a two-world door

Chapter 651, The Du Family Wedding

"Brother-in-law (Brother-in-law!)"

When they saw him return, Daya and the other two greeted him with smiles.

After Wang Qingsong came in, he looked at the group and said, "You guys are really bold!"

Da Ya chuckled: "Brother-in-law, so many people are out now, nothing will happen. Who would dare to mess with us!"

Hearing this, Wang Qingsong was speechless.

That makes so much sense!
Indeed, if there are many of them, few people would dare to touch them.

But some people are willing to take the risk!

Thankfully, they returned safely.

Then he asked, "How was the journey?"

Upon hearing this, Daya started talking non-stop.

He recounted everything he had seen and heard along the way.

Fortunately, the group listened to him and did not do anything rash. They usually just checked in and exchanged ideas after arriving at their destination.

Then we went sightseeing.

The group had a lot of money with them, so they didn't suffer much on the journey.

After chatting for a while, he smiled at Liang Chunxiao and said, "You two chat, I'll go ask my sister-in-law to add a few more dishes."

My sister-in-law is already cooking in the kitchen across the street.

Chunxiao smiled and said, "No need, I've already asked my sister-in-law to cook more meat."

After saying that, she remembered something and said, "By the way, Qingsong, I'll be out of confinement the day after tomorrow, so you can let your sister-in-law go back. It won't make a difference if it's just a couple more days."

Wang Qingsong pondered for a while after hearing this.

He then smiled and agreed, "Okay! I'll talk to my sister-in-law later and we won't give her any money. We'll just bring her some things from home."

The older brother definitely wouldn't agree to be offered money.

It's not necessary either.

Moreover, the baby has been born for almost a month, and Liang Chunxiao has already gotten up. Her sister-in-law cooked dinner and went home to sleep.

You don't need to come starting tomorrow, and there's no major problem.

"Okay, you handle it."

Wang Qingsong hummed in agreement and then left the room.

After thinking for a moment, I went to the kitchen.

"Sister-in-law!"

"Hey, Qingsong! You're back! Dinner will be ready in a bit."

The older sister-in-law said with a smile.

Wang Qingsong nodded and came over with a smile.

Stir-fried green peppers with sliced ​​pork, stir-fried scallions with eggs—the portions were very generous.

"It smells delicious!"

After exchanging pleasantries, he said, "Sister-in-law, thank you for your help these past few days."

"Hey, what's the trouble! I don't have anything to do at home. We're all family."

The older sister-in-law said with a cheerful smile.

Wang Qingsong smiled and then explained the matter to her.

The eldest sister-in-law agreed, "Okay! But even after Chunxiao finishes her postpartum confinement, remember not to overwork yourself and take care of your health."

"Okay! After we eat, I'll take you home!"

"No need, it's not that far!"

The older sister-in-law said with a smile.

After thinking about it, Wang Qingsong agreed without hesitation.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, he left.

Go inside and prepare some things for her to take back.

Malted milk powder, brown sugar, eggs, pork, canned goods...

I selected several kinds to bring back for the other party.

After dinner, my sister-in-law looked at the things and declined a few times with a smile, but in the end she still took a big bag of things home.

Da Ya and the others also took some things home.

Wang Qingsong did not go to see it off.

Daya and Erya are both 15 years old now, and Damao is 13. They can still manage this distance without any problem.

After everyone left, I washed up and lay down on the bed.

Liang Chunxiao then smiled and said, "Now that my sister-in-law is gone, Xiaomai should be able to get a good night's sleep."

These words made Wang Qingsong laugh.

"Yes! My sister-in-law's snoring is indeed quite loud."

This reminded him of a time when Xiaomai stayed up late and was kept awake by his sister-in-law's snoring.

Come over and tell them about this.

Now, Xiaomai has to go to bed very early every day, afraid that her sister-in-law will fall asleep first and then she won't be able to sleep.

Liang Chunxiao was holding the child and swaying back and forth.

Hearing this, he smiled, then, as if remembering something, asked, "Hey, Qingsong! I heard that we don't celebrate the New Year anymore, is that right?"

Wang Qingsong nodded: "Yes! Everyone says we should respond to the call."

"That's so boring! I still have to go to work!"

Liang Chunxiao muttered something to herself.

Wang Qingsong shrugged and then laughed, "There's nothing we can do about that!"

Then, as if remembering something, he said, "By the way, you don't need to go to work anymore."

Upon hearing this, Liang Chunxiao frowned: "Not going to work? That won't do!"

Seeing this, Wang Qingsong said, "Think about it! You've finished your postpartum confinement now, but your maternity leave is less than three months. What will happen after three months? Will you bring the baby to work, or will you leave Yueyue with Aunt Tian?"

These words left Liang Chunxiao conflicted.

Yes!

Bringing her child to work is difficult, not only because the child is too young to handle it, but also because it makes her job harder.

If you don't bring it, it definitely won't work if there's no adult in the family.

As for entrusting it to Tian Cuihua for upbringing.

After only a slight hesitation, she gave up.

Seeing her thoughtful expression, Wang Qingsong advised, "I'm the deputy director of the factory now, and I earn 114 yuan a month, which is enough for my family to live on. Why don't you give your job to Daya?"

Since universities stopped enrolling students, factories have also stopped hiring.

At most two more years, the Down to the Countryside Movement will begin.

We'll arrange one if we can.

It just so happens that Liang Chunxiao is no longer fit to work.

After thinking for a while, Liang Chunxiao finally agreed: "Okay then! I'll talk to Dad about it in a few days. If two people are working, Dad will have less pressure."

Actually, she had been struggling with the question of who would take care of the child.

I just don't want to not go to work.

"Yes! So, don't hesitate."

Wang Qingsong smiled and offered a word of comfort.

Liang Chunxiao nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll stay home and take good care of the child from now on."

Then, realizing what she meant, she asked, "How come your salary is so high? What do you mean by deputy director?"

Wang Qingsong then recounted what had happened.

Upon hearing this, Liang Chunxiao sighed: "How did it come to this? How can those workers who know nothing possibly manage such a large factory?"

"Yes! But there's nothing we can do!"

Wang Qingsong also sighed.

One blow knocks them all down.

Liang Chunxiao shook her head helplessly, then said as if she had just thought of something, "Oh, right, with so many people in the city now, what will happen to these children in the future?"

Wang Qingsong thought for a moment and said, "I'm not really sure either, let's just take it one step at a time!"

At that moment, he was pondering something.

In the future, the workers' propaganda teams will enter schools.

If there were people from his factory, or even people from his previous team, in the high school, then Er Ya and Da Mao's schooling problem could be solved.

After all, back then, these people had the power to decide who could continue to high school.

However, nothing is absolute; we can only take it one step at a time.

The two chatted for a while longer before going to sleep.

……

The following day, Wang Qingsong went to work as usual.

Chinese New Year is just two weeks away.

Several days later, the radio finally began broadcasting a notice for the children to go home.

Upon hearing the announcement, some people ate their meals and then headed to the station to catch their trains back.

There was no mention of buying tickets.

They got on the bus with their documents.

The city bustled with activity again. But many people were still unwilling to leave.

……

The twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month.

Wang Qingsong returned home after work.

Liang Chunxiao was cooking in the kitchen, while Xiaomai was watching the little one inside.

Play a lullaby for the little one.

"what's for dinner?"

Wang Qingsong came into the kitchen and asked with a smile.

"Oh, I bought a big yellow croaker today, and I braised it."

Liang Chunxiao said with a smile as she worked.

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingsong glanced at the pot.

There have always been sea fish in Beijing, but due to the weather, they are usually only found when the temperature is low enough.

The price isn't very expensive either; top-grade yellow croaker is only 5 cents per pound.

First-class ribbonfish: 47 cents.

It smells quite good.

Turning his gaze away, he asked:

"Did you get all the paperwork done for Daya today?"

Liang Chunxiao nodded: "It's all taken care of. Daya is more quick-witted than Erya, and she's quite suitable to be a sales clerk."

Wang Qingsong nodded.

"Okay, that's good! By the way, I need to go to work tomorrow and have some time."

Tomorrow is the weekend, so he's going to Hong Kong Island.

There are indeed many inconveniences after getting married.

Without much thought, Liang Chunxiao readily agreed.

……

The following day, after having breakfast, Wang Qingsong left the compound and returned to Hong Kong Island.

Today is the weekend, and Du Wanting is not going to work, but working from home.

Wang Qingsong drove straight to the villa.

Aunt Wu opened the door.

After parking the car, I went straight into the house.

It's a bit chilly outside, but the house is warm with central air conditioning.

At this moment, Du Wanting was sitting at the dining table eating breakfast.

"You're here! Have you eaten yet? Would you like something to eat?"

Wang Qingsong looked at the sandwiches and milk.

Shaking his head: "I'm not eating it, you eat it!"

Then sat down.

Du Wanting took a sip of milk and asked, "What's the situation like on the mainland now? I don't know the specifics just from reading the newspapers."

Wang Qingsong then recounted what had happened.

After listening, Du Wanting sighed.

"Isn't this similar to the time right after liberation? It's just that back then it was mainly officials from the Qing Dynasty or the Republic of China."

Wang Qingsong pondered for a moment and said, "It's hard to say. I feel there are some similarities, but also some differences."

Du Wanting shrugged: "Anyway, I feel it's about the same."

Wang Qingsong nodded.

He then said, "By the way, did you tell them about what I asked you to discuss with the Eastern Shipping Group?"

Du Wanting nodded: "Tell them that starting in June, they will be prohibited from entering the Red Sea, even if they have to take a detour."

"Yes! To avoid causing losses."

Wang Qingsong nodded slightly.

It's February now, but by the end of May, Egypt had already publicly announced its intention to close down.

The actual closure took place in early June.

Du Wanting hummed in agreement.

Then, as if remembering something, he said, "Oh, right, the shareholders of the Oriental Group don't accept our business model, and many of them are demanding to withdraw their shares."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingsong shook his head speechlessly.

The company has been established for more than four years and has been expanding rapidly.

Take out loans to secure long-term orders, and then take out loans to buy cargo ships.

There haven't been many dividends distributed so far.

If the company hadn't grown so large, probably some people would have already left.

They're throwing money around like that, so extravagantly.

It looks like they have the potential to make the company very large.

However, the risks are also extremely high; if anything goes wrong, it will be utterly disastrous.

Pulling himself back to reality, he smiled and said, "Alright, let's do it together. If anyone wants to withdraw their investment, we'll take all the shares."

Upon hearing this, Du Wanting hesitated for a moment: "Although these people don't invest much, they have a very strong network of connections. Without them, we might not be able to get so many orders in the future!"

Wang Qingsong said nonchalantly, "I know, don't worry, just do as I say."

After the Suez Canal was blocked, transport capacity became tight, and many companies had to beg and plead to let their goods pass first.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have surged to six times its previous level in such a short period.

Of course, six months later, the shipping cost dropped back to three times its original amount.

It has begun to stabilize.

Upon hearing this, Du Wanting thought for a moment and ultimately said nothing more.

She had previously discussed the pros and cons of this matter.

But Wang Qingsong insisted on doing so.

She couldn't say anything.

She always felt that the Suez Canal wouldn't be closed, after all, the impact would be too great.

Then, as if remembering something, he said, "By the way, what about our relationship? I'm not young anymore."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingsong was taken aback.

Yes!

Du Wanting is several years older than him!

I'm 20 years old now.

Du Wanting is now 24 years old.

The reason for this age is that the current school system allows students to enter primary school at the age of 5 years and 8 months.

Six years of primary school, five years of middle school, and three years of university.

The six-year secondary school system was introduced in 1965, which was only changed two years ago, while the three-year university system was changed to a four-year system in 2012, in order to align with the needs of mainland students studying abroad.

Du Wanting skipped a grade in elementary school because of her good grades.

Graduated from university at the age of 19.

Looking at Du Wanting, he pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, then there shouldn't be any trouble with the Tang family, right?"

Du Wanting smiled and said, "What do you think? Ever since their real estate investment failed, they've only run a small garment factory. Do you think my mom will still support her?"

Wang Qingsong laughed upon hearing this.

Anyone with common sense knows how to make a choice.

Moreover, the two were not engaged, so it cannot be considered that the Du family broke their promise.

Then he laughed and said, "And what about your mother? What do you say now?"

Du Wanting rolled her eyes at him upon hearing this: "What do you think? My mom is very satisfied with you now. By the way, do you want to go to Harbour City later?"

Wang Qingsong readily agreed: "Sure, we'll go take a look after you've had your meal."

Because of things happening in mainland China, he hasn't been able to come and visit her for a long time.

So much time has passed, Harbour City has long since opened.

As the first and largest shopping mall on Hong Kong Island, it is incredibly bustling.

The number of people is even greater on weekends.

Besides some well-established and high-quality shops on Hong Kong Island, there are also many international brands.

Of course, there are still very few of those big brands.

But that doesn't stop the shops in Harbour City from making a lot of money.

Du Wanting smiled and agreed.

After finishing his meal, he wiped his mouth and said with a smile, "I'm going to change my clothes. Wait for me a moment!"

Seeing this, Wang Qingsong naturally followed.

I haven't had a proper workout in so long.

More than an hour later, Wang Qingsong came downstairs with a satisfied look on his face and a radiant Du Wanting.

We drove together to Harbour City.

(End of this chapter)