Back to 1984: Earning Money, Raising Kids, and Keeping the Household Busy

Lin Qin and Lin Ying both went over to take a look.

Lin Ying couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement as she looked at the jewelry. "How much money must this have cost!"

Chen Xinyue pursed her lips and said in a low voice, "Several hundred million is required."

"How much?" Lin Ying's voice suddenly rose, clearly quite frightened.

Lin Qin quickly pulled her back, "Sister, calm down! Jinlin is the president of a multinational corporation, he has the ability to back it up."

Lin Ying was in a daze and never dared to imagine that it would cost so much money to get a wife.

Over the next few days, Xiao Jinlin either took the Chen family to see the new villa or took them shopping.

Lin Ying, who had never left Anshi in her entire life, has certainly broadened her horizons. She keeps saying that she can brag to her neighbors when she gets back.

To give her more confidence in her boasting, Chen Xinyue took them to visit major tourist attractions in the capital and sampled all sorts of local snacks.

This party went on until the day before the wedding.

He Xue followed for two days during that time. She did not hide her itinerary. Mu Qinglian learned about all the whereabouts of the Chen family during this period through her. Knowing that He Xue had spent two days with the Chen family without saying hello, Mu Qinglian felt as if her chest was blocked with cotton.

On the first day of February, Xiao Jinchen moved into the apartment allocated by his work unit in a fit of pique.

Guo Lingyue has not moved yet because her leg injury has not fully healed and she also has a sick and difficult-to-care-for daughter to take care of.

Mu Qinglian thought that the conflict between her and her youngest son was mainly caused by Guo Lingyue, so she couldn't complain to her. She felt so uncomfortable that she waited for Xiao Bai to get off work and then nagged in his ear.

"What do you mean by 'sister-in-law'? Are you really planning to attend tomorrow's wedding in our place?"

Mu Qinglian bit her lip in frustration, her gaze falling on the room where the dress and jewelry she had prepared in advance were.

Xiao Bai rubbed his temples wearily. "You should ask Mom and Dad what they think, not your brother and sister-in-law. Do you think the second son and his wife can control Jinlin's marriage?"

Mu Qinglian fell silent instantly, her eyes gradually welling up with tears. "Xiao Bai, that's the son I gave birth to after ten months of pregnancy. I've regretted it for so long, why can't he understand me?"

Xiao Bai sighed inwardly, not wanting to say anything more. "If Mom and Dad haven't said anything, we should stay home obediently. Has Yuanyuan been feeling any better these past few days?"

Thinking of his granddaughter, who was like a glass doll, Xiao Bai felt increasingly exhausted, yet he couldn't bring himself to ignore her.

Mu Qinglian said blankly, "Today was alright. She's been fine since I got home from get off work and hasn't cried much. That doctor seems to be quite skilled. I'll take her for a follow-up check-up after she finishes the first course of medication."

Xiao Bai finally felt a little relieved.

The couple waited until midnight but didn't receive a call from the old house, so they couldn't stay awake any longer and had to go back to sleep.

Meanwhile, Guo Lingyue didn't sleep either. She was waiting for news from home, waiting for the old house to call her parents-in-law and ask them to attend tomorrow's wedding. Only in this way could she have a chance to meet Madam Xiao and Mr. Xiao and make a good impression on them.

But after waiting and waiting, nothing happened.

So Guo Lingyue spent the night in fear and anxiety, unable to sleep.

The next day at breakfast, Mu Qinglian noticed that Guo Lingyue looked particularly unwell and frowned as she asked her a question.

Guo Lingyue quickly smiled to cover it up, and then asked, "Mom, are you and Dad really not going to Uncle's wedding today?"

She used to hate having her in-laws present, but now she desperately wanted them there. Mu Qinglian gave a curt "hmm" without saying anything more.

With Xiao Jinchen absent, Guo Lingyue lost her confidence and dared not test Mu Qinglian, so she could only swallow back the words that were about to come out.

After finishing her meal, Mu Qinglian went to work with Xiao Bai, without any surprises.

Meanwhile, at the hotel, a grand wedding of the century was about to begin.

The sun had just shone on the lawn, and the colorful roses sent from southern Yunnan adorned this bleak early spring with a dreamlike beauty.

Staff members moved about in an orderly fashion, and photographers and emcees were also prepared well in advance.

Almost all of SY's top management were present, with the secretariat and assistant departments coming out in full force.

Looking at the dreamy and gorgeous wedding scene, Lin Fei exclaimed in amazement, "My God, my God, my God! I've lived for most of my life and this is the first time I've ever seen such a grand wedding. Those TV dramas are so weak. Our CEO is truly amazing."

Cao Hui wholeheartedly agreed, puffing out his chest proudly, "I heard that these roses were all flown in from Yunnan by Assistant Tang, and were only cut in the early hours of the morning. Each one is enchantingly beautiful and delicate, a sight to behold."

The two walked and nodded as if they were touring a garden.

On the other side, Zhao Jia was following closely behind Tang Ming, the two of them standing very close together, it was clear that something was going on.

She looked a little awkward in the dress Tang Ming had specially prepared for her. "Tang Ming, didn't you say we'd announce it after we got our marriage certificate? Why did you suddenly make me come dressed like this? Everyone already knows."

She and Tang Ming had been secretly dating for a long time, and she thought it would be a long time before they made their relationship public. She never expected Tang Ming to give her such a big "surprise".

Tang Mingguang openly grasped her hand, "I didn't dare to make a fuss before because the president didn't have a girlfriend. It wouldn't be appropriate for me, as his assistant, to expose his relationship first. Now that the president is getting married, it's normal for me to have a girlfriend!"

Zhao Jia suddenly realized, tugged at Tang Ming, and whispered, "We've saved up almost enough money, we can start looking at houses at the end of the year."

Tang Ming nodded. "That's what I was thinking too. When I helped the president renovate the courtyard house before, I found that the houses in that area were expensive and cheap. We can afford the smaller courtyard houses, but the commercial housing will be more expensive. We'll buy whatever you like."

Zhao Jia blushed and looked up to see a group of handsome men and beautiful women walking towards them.

She immediately covered her mouth excitedly, "Tang Ming, isn't that the popular star Xue Lingxue?"

Xue Lingxue rose to fame quickly because of that Lunar New Year movie. Although she wasn't a huge star, anyone who has seen a Lunar New Year movie should know her.

Tang Ming also looked surprised and led Zhao Jia forward to greet them, "Are you guests here to attend the wedding?"

Although he asked the question, Tang Ming was filled with doubts. When did his boss invite celebrities, or even actors, to come and perform? Why wasn't he notified in advance? The stage wasn't even set up!

The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became, but he remained outwardly calm.

Qu Zhiyang, who was standing next to Xue Lingxue, stepped forward and handed her the invitation.

Tang Ming opened it and saw that it was indeed sent by their boss.

Zhao Jia automatically stepped forward to lead the way for them, while secretly glancing at Xue Lingxue, suppressing her excitement at getting an autograph.

After Xue Lingxue and the others sat down in the rest area, she immediately posted a secretly taken photo of Xue Lingxue in the company group chat, "Comrades, look who came to the boss's wedding!"

"Isn't this that rising star? Was she invited by the boss?" (End of Chapter)