Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1293 This has turned into marrying my brother

Wang's father took a puff, looked at the cigarette in his hand, and smacked his lips: "What else did your brother say?"

Wang Jihong said, "I told you all to go and discuss the wedding arrangements with my sister-in-law's family. Otherwise, I would have come back long ago. It's my little sister's holiday, isn't it?"

Aunt Wang said, "Have you seen everything at your sister-in-law's house? What did you think? Doesn't your sister-in-law mind that your brother has Yan'er?"

Wang Jihong said, "I saw her, and everything was fine. My sister-in-law's father is an official in Fengtian, I heard he's the deputy director of the Construction Department. He only stayed there for two days before leaving because he couldn't leave his work unit. My sister-in-law is so good to Yan'er. Yan'er calls her 'Mom' so naturally now."

Mr. Wang was taken aback: "You changed your tune so quickly?"

Wang Jihong nodded: "They changed it the very first day we arrived. My sister-in-law immediately made Yan'er call her 'Mom,' and she didn't mind Yan'er at all. She just hugged her and took her shopping for clothes and other things. Now, I bet you wouldn't even recognize Yan'er. She's like a princess."

Aunt Wang slapped her thigh: "That's really great! I can finally relax. I was worried that it would be hard for your brother to find a partner if he had a child. I was even thinking of raising him myself. This is perfect!"

Mr. Wang frowned even deeper and said, "Our Xiaowei isn't good enough for her. There's too much of a gap. Will he be able to make it work in the future?"

Wang Jihong said, "Dad, don't worry about this useless thing. They're doing great. My sister-in-law isn't the kind of person you think she is. Her whole family is very nice, and they're not arrogant at all. Even Chen Hui's dad, who's a high-ranking official, poured me tea and said my sister-in-law is like a daughter to him."

Wang Ma asked, "Who is it?"

Wang Jihong said, "Chen Hui works with my sister-in-law and brother. His parents also live with my sister-in-law and her family. Their courtyard is huge."

His father was a high-ranking minister, a central government official, but you couldn't tell at all.

"By the way, you all need to bring your ID cards. They'll be checked; there are regulations."

Wang's mother looked at Wang's father and exclaimed, "Mom, this is terrible! How could this happen so suddenly?"

Wang Xiuli called out, "Dad, Mom, let's eat first. I turned off the stove; let it cool down a bit."

The family of four went inside for dinner, listening intently as Wang Jihong recounted his experiences on his trip. They listened with rapt attention.

"Well then, let's pack up and go. Our child is getting married, and we as parents can't just stay out of it. As for the arrangements, let's hear what the in-laws have to say. We're not on the same level as them, and we don't know their customs, so let's just listen to what they have to say," Wang's father concluded.

Aunt Wang was a little worried: "Then how should we give the gift? We can't just not give any money, can we?"

Wang Jihong took out a newspaper package from his bag and handed it to Wang Ma: "They don't want any money as a gift. This is from my sister-in-law. Oh right, this is for my little sister, I forgot earlier." He then handed an even smaller package to Wang Xiuli.

Wang Xiuli took it and opened it: "What? Money? Hahaha, I'm rich!"

There was a thousand yuan in the small bag. Just as Wang's mother was about to take it, Wang's father said, "It was given to her by her sister-in-law; let her keep it."

After hesitating for a moment, Wang Ma withdrew her hand, opened the newspaper package in her hand, and neatly stacked 20,000 yuan inside.

The family stared blankly at the money.

Wang Xiuli said, "This is like she's marrying my brother; they're giving her a dowry."

Wang Jihong said, "My sister-in-law is just being kind and filial to our parents. Why do you keep saying that?"

Wang's father asked, "Does your brother know about this money?"

Wang Jihong nodded and said, "I know. My brother said there's no need to say too much, and my sister-in-law just glared at me and I shut up."

Wang Xiuli was surprised again: "Our sister-in-law is that amazing?"

Wang Jihong shook his head: "She's not that great. My sister-in-law has a wonderful personality and temperament. She's always smiling, and she's incredibly beautiful. Anyway, whatever she says, it feels like something's not right if you don't listen to her."

Wang Ma wrapped the money up again, thought for a moment, and said, "It's July when the seedlings are sprouting; what will happen to the land if we kill them?"

Wang Jihong said, "My brother said he won't farm the land anymore and wants us to lease it out."

Wang Xiuli said, "Didn't they just say we'd all move to Kyoto? Once our household registrations are transferred, what land will we have left? Besides, we don't have much money. How much can we earn from that land in a year? It's not even as expensive as the watch my sister-in-law bought for my second brother."

After thinking for a moment, Wang's father said, "Forget it, the world is different now. Let's listen to the eldest son's arrangements. We also need to think about the second son and Xiuli. We can't let them miss their chance to go out. Tomorrow I'll go to the village and see who's willing to take over. We'll just give up the land and get our money back for the seeds and fertilizer."

Aunt Wang said, "These have all been planted, and the seedlings are already half a person tall. Why don't you go ahead, I'll stay home."

Wang Jihong said, "Mom, my brother's big problem isn't worth those few acres of land, is it? If they won't let us, just leave it there. Let it grow however it wants. Anyway, we'll still get a harvest in the fall. After I start working over there, you and Dad won't have to work so hard anymore. We'll take care of you."

Wang Xiuli pouted: "I don't take the college entrance exam until next year. If you all leave, I'll have to stay for another year."

Wang Jihong said, "What are you afraid of if you live on campus? Just go during the holidays, it's only a winter break."

Wang's father said, "That's true. Normally, hiring a girl would cost several thousand yuan, wouldn't it? We probably can't afford that from our land. Forget it, let's not think about it anymore."

The family spent a sleepless night. The next day, after breakfast, they tidied up, gave away the things they couldn't keep to their neighbors, entrusted their house to their neighbors, and distributed the things Wang Jiwei had brought back to several families in the village with whom he got along well, which made Wang Xiuli pout.

Fortunately, we didn't raise any chickens, ducks, geese, or dogs at home. We just sold a half-sized pig to our neighbor, which saved us a lot of trouble.

The family boarded the bus to the county town.

Wang Jihong, along with his excited sister and anxious parents, first deposited the money in the county town, then took a bus to the city, had lunch in the city, and then took a train to Fengtian.

When they boarded the train in the city, Wang Jihong made a phone call to Fengtian as Xiaowei had instructed, and the family waited for them as soon as they came out of the station.

Wang Xiuli jumped around looking for him, "There, there!" She pulled Wang Ma to the side, "I saw it, it's my second brother's name."

Xiao Wu, holding up a sign with the three characters "Wang Jihong" written on it, looked around and saw a girl pulling a middle-aged woman who looked like she was from the countryside as they walked over. The girl was quite energetic, but her clothes were a bit rustic.

"I'm Wang Jihong. Are you from the brother company?" Wang Jihong pulled his father over and asked, looking at the playing card in Xiao Wu's hand.

Xiao Wu nodded: "Yes, I'm here to pick you up. Let's go, the car's over there." He took the pass and led the family of four out, uh, out through the crowd. The train station isn't like it was a couple of years ago; now it's incredibly crowded, you can't squeeze through or push through.

The family of four followed Xiao Wu out. The sounds of hawkers calling out their wares, cars blaring, and countless loudspeakers playing music and announcements all mingled together, assaulting the ears. The various signs, big and small, made one's eyes dizzy. High-rise buildings stretched as far as the eye could see.

The unlicensed taxi drivers and small hotels swarmed around, holding up all sorts of tempting signs with words and pictures.

"Where to? Where to? A sedan chair is cheap, we'll take you to your door."

"Hot water is available 24 hours a day in all rooms, from high-end to budget-friendly. Resting only costs ten yuan, just ten yuan."

"Professional tour guides will take you to all the attractions, ensuring you don't waste money."

"Want to eat? We have all kinds of delicious and affordable food."

Xiao Wu impatiently pushed aside the people blocking his way: "Make way, I'm not going anywhere."

(End of this chapter)