The betrothal gift is 100,000 yuan, what does it mean to give 200,000

"Are you going to Europe with Grandma?"

On the dining table, there were some light and delicious dishes.

Ningning was surprised to see Jiang Yao casually tie her hair up after washing her face and eating rice in small bites.

"Yes, I already called my cousin this morning," she replied absentmindedly, her attention still focused on Chen Yuan.

Undeniably, the impending departure from Chen Yuan's side evoked complex emotions within her. Reluctance and melancholy were only a small part of her feelings; the greater emotion was the agonizing fear of what lay ahead after their separation. In other words, she had become accustomed to having her lover by her side, and the prospect of changing this situation filled her with dread.

Chen Yuangang scooped up a small bowl of soup and was drinking it when his phone kept working. There was a big problem at the power plant in Kaiyang City, and the regional manager had already been called in for a reprimand.

His eyes darted quickly across the information, trying to understand the situation on the ground.

I sat across from him.

Jiang Ruxue said softly, "The relationship has been very tense for so many years. Now that you two have grown up and your wedding is approaching, we can't let it remain so tense. Even if it's just a formality, we still have to show your grandparents the proper respect. That's why I'm having Yao Yao meet with them."

“I can definitely do this, but it has to wait until after my exams. Yao Yao is going abroad with her cousin and grandma. There will be a lot of problems in an unfamiliar place…”

“It’s alright,” Jiang Ruxue said, unusually encouragingly. “She’s not a child anymore. Ningning, you can’t take on everything yourself. Settle down and focus on your exams.”

"That's it..."

There was nothing seriously wrong with what Jiang Ruxue said. Jiang Ning thought about it for a moment and it seemed that there was nothing inappropriate about it, but it just didn't fit the norm.

First, why was Jiang Yao actually willing to go? She would never have wanted to get involved in such things before, let alone go on a trip with her elders, she would even dream of going out for a run.

Secondly, Jiang Ruxue's attitude was also ambiguous, as if she was always plotting something.

As Jiang Ning pondered, she picked up the bowl in her hand, concealing the hint of doubt deep in her eyes, and comforted herself that she was probably overthinking things.

Her life has been very peaceful and leisurely lately, and she is also in a particularly good state of mind when studying.

The re-examination is just a week away.

If she passes the written test and the interview, she can successfully start her studies for a Master of Finance degree and help Chen Yuan more... Although she could stay in the company and take on an important position without this degree, Jiang Ning does not want to be suspected of being a "nepotism hire". She wants to be competent based on her own real talents.

"I'm full!" Chen Yuan put down his bowl, stood up and said, "I have to go to Kaiyang City. There's a small problem there, and I'm afraid the few people there can't handle it. The higher-ups have also come."

"So urgent?" Jiang Ning was taken aback upon hearing this.

"I was just on the phone. I can still make it over there in time."

"By plane?"

“Yes, it’s twelve o’clock now, we should be able to get there by two o’clock this afternoon… I’m leaving now, Ningning,” Chen Yuan changed his shoes, walked back and patted Yao Yao’s head. She looked lost and dejected. “Eat more, I’ll text you when we get there.”

"Hmm... Go ahead, young master."

"I'm leaving, Auntie."

"Be careful on the road, Xiao Chen."

With hurried footsteps, the only man in the house left, leaving only three women.

Jiang Yao had no appetite at all. She really wanted to hear Chen Yuan try to persuade her not to go on the trip, even just a word would be nice... but he didn't.

She wasn't happy, and the food she was holding tasted bland.

……

The trip to Lanjing to move things was thus delayed, and in the afternoon, Jiang Yao began packing.

She packed her clothes into her suitcase, and after arranging them neatly, she thought about how unpredictable the weather was abroad, especially during this rainy season. She should bring an umbrella. Yao Yao had bought a particularly cute umbrella before, always thinking she would use it when going out, but she had never used it.

Where did I put that umbrella again?

She got up to look for it, but halfway there she remembered that she should have brought a few more dresses. She couldn't carry those strange and unusual clothes this time. Old people have a lot of things to worry about, so it's best to wear a proper dress to avoid being nagged along the way.

She has many dresses, all of which are hanging in her walk-in closet.

Jiang Yao paced back and forth in the corridor.

She kept wanting to grab this and that, but half an hour later, nothing was missing from her suitcase. She stood at the door with the hairdryer, feeling lost.

"It's going to be so boring without Chen Yuan coming with me this time..."

……

Some people were bewildered.

Someone is fulfilled.

In another room, Jiang Ning, full of energy, didn't come out all afternoon, completely absorbed in her studies, and didn't even notice that Jiang Yao had gone in and out several times to get things.

Before I knew it, it was evening.

We waited and waited.

It was quite late at night when Chen Yuan finally returned from his long journey.

Jiang Ruxue had asked about it earlier, but told the two sisters not to rush them no matter how late it was. They should just confirm the safety situation and not delay the men's careers.

When his car arrived downstairs, all three women in the courtyard knew what had happened.

The reactions were different. Jiang Ning glanced out the window from upstairs and saw that Jiang Yao had already rushed down. She was wearing slippers and slapped all the way to the front door, waving to Chen Yuan from afar.

"Honey, why are you only coming back now? I sent you a message almost two hours ago and you still haven't replied."

Chen Yuan had just gotten out of the car, his phone next to his ear, and was talking intently. He glanced at Jiang Yao from a distance, signaling her not to speak until he finished his call.

“I know you’re in a difficult position, but you have to bear it. The leaders’ demands are everything. If they want the power station, let them requisition it. If they want to use you as an example to criticize, let them criticize. What’s the harm in a few words? Didn’t I get a scolding today? We can’t report everything to headquarters and make them clean up our messes. It makes us look incompetent. Do you understand?”

He went into the living room and sat down on the sofa.

He picked up the chilled tea on the coffee table and drank it all in one gulp.

Jiang Ruxue peeked out from upstairs and heard the noise. She had originally planned to cook a meal for Chen Yuan when he returned, but seeing how busy he was, she hesitated and slowly walked down the stairs, not daring to disturb him.

“I’ve already communicated with Linfeng City, and they’re willing to take on the power supply for the next two weeks of the tourist season. Tomorrow, all the people who can work at your power station will be transferred over there to assist you properly. Let the leaders see your attitude and make sure things are handled thoroughly. In a while, I’ll have Xiao Pei take you to apologize to them, and that’ll be the end of it. Okay? I’m begging you.”

"Okay... that's fine."

The phone hangs up.

Chen Yuan looked up at the ceiling and breathed a sigh of relief. He slumped down on the sofa.

"What's wrong? You haven't been back all afternoon. Did something happen over there?" Jiang Yao asked softly, nestled close to him as usual.

“The city leaders supported a new project, which has been in trial operation for many days and has cost a lot of money. Recently, during the tourism season, they spent a lot of money on promotion. However, when it was officially launched, the allocated power quota was not enough. In order to ensure the experience, the person in charge temporarily contacted the residential area to divert electricity... This is not a big deal. Later, in order to make up for it, we found our power station in Kaiyang City... Auntie.”

As Chen Yuan was speaking, he saw Jiang Ruxue arrive and nodded to greet her.

"It's okay, just say what you need to say."

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Ning also came downstairs.

"The problem lies with this power station. It's been constantly being reassigned by the leadership, and it should have been decommissioned and repaired three years ago. The equipment is old and worn out, and it can no longer meet the needs of the work. This time, the person in charge of the power station tried to persuade them until their lips were blistered, but the leadership only said one thing: the quota must be met, and neither the residents nor the project can be delayed. As a result, after operating for two days, the equipment malfunctioned... and two workers were injured." He continued.

Is the malfunction serious?

"It can't be called a small matter, after all, the worker is seriously injured and unconscious. However, the leaders don't have any other power stations available at the moment, and they hope that someone can come and repair the power station to get it back into operation. Let's get through these two days first."

"Still using it?" Jiang Yao was startled. "Isn't this leader afraid of another incident?"

"Everyone was scared. The power plant manager acted rashly and directly confronted his superiors. This incident even alarmed higher-ups, who blamed him without explanation... As a result, he was pushed out to take the fall, while the leaders were exonerated. He panicked and stood on the building threatening to jump..."

"Huh?" Jiang Ruxue was also taken aback.

"I didn't jump. They persuaded me to come down when I got there. I was stuck upstairs in the blazing sun for three hours..."

Only then did Jiang Yao notice.

Chen Yuan's face was a dark red, and his lips were almost completely peeling.

"Then why were you scolding him just now? What does that have to do with him?"

"I told him to swallow his pride and make the matter small so he could keep his position. Otherwise... if things went wrong, his life would be ruined."

Chen Yuan sighed.

The more things Jiang involved him in, the more he witnessed the darkness of this world. Nothing was unrelated to interests, and people had a hundred ways to cover up their actions for the sake of profit.

Everything was broken down and explained thoroughly... In reality, it's about people having no human rights.

In the vast web of interconnected interests, human rights are the least significant thing.

As a company caught between those in power and the public, all Jiang's company can do is to uphold its conscience and protect the rights and interests of its employees.

"Hey... Chen, have you eaten yet?"

"not yet."

"I'll go to the kitchen and make you something quick and easy. We had lunch, and it's already past nine o'clock."

"Won't this bother you, Auntie?"

"Oh, it's nothing."

Since the nannies had all gone to sleep, Jiang Ruxue had to cook herself.

Jiang Ning listened for half of it before walking around to the front of the sofa.

"You've worked hard," she comforted him.

"It's not hard work, you've been studying all day again?" Chen Yuan saw Jiang Ning and quickly pulled her hand to sit down next to him.

How did you know I studied all day?

"Of course, look, you haven't taken your hair clip off."

When Jiang Ning is studying, she hates that her hair is in the way, so she ties it into a high ponytail and holds her bangs in place with hair clips.

Chen Yuan knew her habits.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning subconsciously took off her hair clip.

"Why take it off? It's so cute." Chen Yuan said, hugging Jiang Ning and wanting to kiss her.

Jiang Yao, standing to the side, was stunned.

No? How long have I been here? You've just ignored me like I'm invisible?
Did you two kiss?
"Hey!"

Jiang Yao tugged hard at Chen Yuan.

"I'll kiss you too, Yao Yao, be good, don't be jealous." With that, he gave Jiang Yao a big kiss on the cheek.

"That's pretty much it."

"I'm exhausted. Can anyone give me a massage? My neck is so sore."

"I'll do it!" Jiang Yao rushed around to Chen Yuan's back.

"You have an exam next week? I'll go with you on that day. How many days does the exam last?"

"The written test consists of two rounds, each lasting three hours, and will be conducted over two days. The interview will also take one day."

"So tough? It's like the college entrance exam... Use more strength, Yao Yao, go down a little further."

"It's alright. The key is that I have confidence in myself. No matter how hard it is, as long as I can get it done, it will be worth all my efforts over this period of time."

“Our Ningning can definitely do it. In my memory, there’s nothing you can’t do… Yaoyao, stop massaging my shoulders and come massage my legs instead.”

"oh oh!"

Jiang Yao's mind was filled with thoughts of how tired Chen Yuan must have been after being exposed to the sun for three hours, and how she should bring up the idea of ​​traveling with him.

How can I bring it up in a way that will make him want to stay?

But his hands kept moving.

When Jiang Ruxue came out of the kitchen, she asked Chen Yuan if he wanted more soup.

She was stunned when she saw this.

Jiang Yao was her most beloved daughter, and she was never allowed to do any heavy work.

No, look what they did to her precious daughter... (End of Chapter)