Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 984 Every family has its own troubles!

Upon hearing Tang Yanling's reply, Wanwan thought about how she had seen Tang Yanling being picked up and dropped off by a car every day on her way to and from get off work these past few days. A hint of envy crept into her eyes as she said to Tang Yanling with a slightly sour tone, "Yanling! When choosing a partner, you must keep your eyes open. I didn't really believe in this advice at first, and I married my husband without really understanding what was going on. Now, seeing how much Jia Geng cares for and loves you, I truly regret trusting the matchmaker so much."

Hearing Wanwan's words and seeing the envious look on her face, Tang Yanling's vanity was greatly satisfied. Thinking about her upcoming transfer, if Jia Dongming hadn't specifically given her instructions, Tang Yanling would definitely have told Wanwan about it, making Wanwan even more envious of her for marrying into a good family.

Tang Yanling sensed the envy in Wanwan's words and smiled as she said to Wanwan, "Wanwan! Qiangzi is actually not bad either. He not only dotes on you, but he also listens to you very much. Unlike my Banggeng, although he is also very good to me, he has a very serious male chauvinism."

Upon hearing Tang Yanling's words, Wanwan not only didn't find Banggeng's chauvinistic thinking wrong, but also thought that Banggeng's actions were completely justified. She said to Tang Yanling, "Yanling! Only capable men are independent. Only incapable men obediently listen to us women. If I could choose, I would rather choose a man who speaks with authority than a man who always makes decisions for me and is subservient."

When Tang Yanling heard Wanwan's words, she didn't know how to refute her for a moment. Banggeng's personality was rather assertive, not because Banggeng was particularly capable, but because he had a good uncle who could arrange everything for him, which gave Banggeng enough confidence to speak and act.

Since Tang Yanling married into the Jia family, not only did she not have to hand over her salary, but her elders also took care of all her needs, including food, clothing, housing, and transportation. Unlike her colleagues at work, who had to worry about daily necessities, Tang Yanling was completely free from the traditional chauvinism of her husband. Instead, the family showed her all their love and care.

Faced with Wanwan's complaints, Tang Yanling could only helplessly say to Wanwan, "Wanwan! Every family has its own problems. After all, there is no perfect marriage in this world. As long as we are neither rich nor poor, we can live our own little lives well."

"Lingling! What are you and Wanwan chatting about here? You seem to be having a great time." Just as Tang Yanling finished speaking, Wen Xiaorong arrived at the entrance of the department store on her bicycle. Seeing the two standing at the entrance, Wen Xiaorong instinctively squeezed the brakes on her bicycle, jumped off, and asked Tang Yanling happily.

When Tang Yanling saw Wen Xiaorong coming to work, she was reminded of her upcoming transfer from the department store. She really wanted to share this good news with Wen Xiaorong, but because Wanwan was there, Tang Yanling could only suppress her thoughts and replied with a smile, "Mom! Wanwan and I just chatted for a few minutes, we didn't talk about anything."

Upon hearing Tang Yanling's reply and seeing Tang Yanling carrying a bag, Wen Xiaorong recalled the discussions at work these past two days about Tang Yanling taking the bus to and from get off work every day. She then advised Tang Yanling, "Lingling! You've only just gotten pregnant, and you're not so heavy that you can't walk. It's not good for you to have Jia Geng drive you to and from get off work every day, so you should probably ride your bike to and from get off work by yourself from now on."

Hearing Wen Xiaorong's instructions and thinking of Jia Zhangshi's insistence, Tang Yanling replied helplessly, "Mom! I also want to ride my bike to and from get off work, but Banggeng's grandma disagrees. She said that my uncle drives to and from get off work every day and can give me a ride on his way. I really couldn't persuade Banggeng, so I took the car to work."

Hearing Tang Yanling's words to Wen Xiaorong, Wanwan, remembering her own mother-in-law's attitude towards her when she was pregnant, could only mutter helplessly to herself, "It's true what they say, comparisons are odious! How could I have been so blind to choose such a family?" Wanwan then smiled and said to Wen Xiaorong and her daughter, "Aunt Wen! Yanling! You two continue your conversation, I'll take my leave now."

After watching Wanwan walk into the building, Tang Yanling immediately followed Wen Xiaorong to the bicycle parking area. She helped Wen Xiaorong park her bicycle, instinctively glanced around, and then leaned close to Wen Xiaorong's ear and whispered, "Mom! I estimate that in a while, I'll be transferred from our department store to work in the Commerce Bureau office."

"What? Lingling! What did you just say?" Wen Xiaorong asked Tang Yanling with disbelief and shock upon hearing the news.

Upon hearing Wen Xiaorong's question, Tang Yanling instinctively reached out to cover Wen Xiaorong's mouth. She quickly glanced around again to make sure that the colleagues who had come to work weren't paying attention to Wen Xiaorong's actions before whispering to Wen Xiaorong, "Mom! Can you please stop being so dramatic?"

Seeing Tang Yanling's reaction, Wen Xiaorong realized that this was a public area. Responding to Tang Yanling's reminder, Wen Xiaorong also glanced around and quickly whispered to Tang Yanling, "Lingling! Is what you just said true? You're really being transferred to the Commerce Bureau office? What's going on?"

When Tang Yanling heard Wen Xiaorong's question, she remembered the truth about her being transferred to the Commerce Bureau and whispered to Wen Xiaorong, "Mom! I'm pregnant now, aren't I? Grandma Banggeng thought that I would be too tired to stand behind the counter every day, so she asked Uncle Banggeng to find me an easier job."

"Yesterday, Director Jiang of the Commerce Bureau invited Bang Geng's uncle to dinner. During the meal, Director Jiang learned that I worked at the department store and offered to transfer me to the Commerce Bureau office. However, Bang Geng's uncle specifically told me not to investigate or make a fuss until my transfer order was issued."

Although a sales clerk is one of the eight key positions, the difference between them and an office clerk is enormous. When Wen Xiaorong learned that her daughter was about to be transferred to the Commerce Bureau, she was genuinely happy for her daughter's future. She happily told Tang Yanling, "Lingling! The clerk position offers the opportunity to become a cadre. After you are transferred to the Commerce Bureau, you must work hard and not let down your uncle's good intentions."

Upon hearing Wen Xiaorong's instructions, Tang Yanling nodded obediently and said to Wen Xiaorong, "Mom! I know. After I am transferred to the Commerce Bureau office, I will definitely work hard and will not let Uncle down."

(End of this chapter)