After dinner, Su Mingcheng sent Zhu Li home. Wang Gang first sent Su Mingyu back to school, and then sent Wu Fei back to Magic City. By the way, he told Wu's parents and Wu's mother about the meeting between the two families.
Zhao Meilan and Su Daqiang went home to rest.
After the children were gone, Su Daqiang asked Zhao Meilan: "Which one of these two daughters-in-law do you think is better?"
Zhao Meilan glanced at Su Daqiang and said, "What do you think?"
Su Daqiang said: "The eldest daughter-in-law is well-educated, well-educated, and has a good family. Although the second-eldest daughter-in-law is not so good, she looks like an honest child and can live a lifetime with Mingcheng."
Zhao Meilan said disdainfully: "What can you see with just your eyesight!"
Su Daqiang was confused and said: "What's wrong? Is what I said wrong?"
Zhao Meilan said with a straight face: "The boss's daughter-in-law has a good family background and is arrogant. She seems polite on the surface, but in fact she is distant. If we get married in the future, the boss will definitely only live in his own small family and will not support us in our old age."
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Traditionally in China, the eldest son usually inherits the family business and provides care for the elderly at the same time.
"What age are we in now? The old ways have long since ceased. We are still young and do not need to consider the issue of old age care." Su Daqiang said nonchalantly.
Zhao Meilan rolled her eyes at Su Daqiang angrily and said, "The second daughter-in-law may seem weak, but in fact she is soft on the outside but strong on the inside. She has her own opinions. Mingcheng may not be able to suppress her in the future."
Su Daqiang said speechlessly: "According to you, the two daughters-in-law are not a good match. Do you still want to beat the couple?"
Zhao Meilan gave Su Daqiang a cold look, and his neck shrank, and he no longer dared to speak.
"My daughter-in-law is theirs. What can I do if I don't agree with it? They can just like it. Whether they live a hard life or enjoy happiness in the future, it all depends on their own ability." Zhao Meilan said:
"We are old, how can we still bother them for the rest of our lives?"
Su Daqiang nodded. He actually meant the same thing. It would be best if he didn't bother.
"How about what we said two days ago? Can your brother get his money back?" Su Daqiang asked.
"I've asked, but Dabao doesn't have any money and won't come back for the time being." Zhao Meilan said with a sullen face:
"I think the eldest daughter-in-law's family is in good condition. Maybe they can help Mingzhe."
"Isn't Mingzhe my son-in-law?" Su Daqiang yelled.
"He doesn't even feel ashamed to wash the dishes. What's wrong with being a son-in-law? Again, we are old and can't take care of that much. Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Besides, the boss is a man of his own opinions, so we don't need to worry about him." Zhao Meilan.
screamed strangely.
Seeing that Zhao Meilan had made up her mind, Su Daqiang stopped talking.
On the other side, Wang Gang and Wu Fei escorted Su Mingyu to the school gate. On the way, Wu Fei and Su Mingyu chatted happily and got along well.
"Mingyu, it's our first time meeting. This is a little gift. I hope you like it."
Wu Fei took out a small box and stuffed it into Su Mingyu's hand.
"Sister-in-law, I can't ask for your gift." Su Mingyu wanted to refuse.
"Your sister-in-law gave it to you, just take it. From now on we are all one family, so there is no need to be polite." Wang Gang stopped Su Mingyu and said with a smile:
"This is a carefully selected gift from your sister-in-law in America."
Although Su Mingyu didn't open the box and didn't know what was inside, she could tell from the logo on the outside of the box that it was a famous brand and the price was not cheap.
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
Wu Fei discovered that Su Mingyu was still an easy person to get along with as long as she was not with other people in the Su family.
After sending Su Mingyu to school, Wang Gang and Wu Fei held hands and walked to the station, preparing to take the bus back to Magic City at night.
Wang Gang is not planning to go back to Suzhou tonight and stay at Wu Fei's house for another day.
"What's going on with Mingyu and your family?" Wu Fei walked for a while and couldn't help asking Wang Gang.
Wang Gang sighed and told the truth, telling Wu Fei everything about Zhao Meilan's preference for boys and Su Mingyu's unfair treatment in the Su family since childhood.
"Is your mother so patriarchal? Will she treat me like that when we get married?" Wu Fei asked worriedly.
"It's okay. We can move out and live together in the future. We won't have many opportunities to meet each other," Wang Gang comforted Wu Feidao.
Wu Fei breathed a sigh of relief. She was really worried that Wang Gang would live with his parents and her daughter-in-law would suffer.
The two of them enjoyed the future together. It was almost ten o'clock when they arrived in Shanghai. Father Wu and Mother Wu didn't sleep either. They seemed to be waiting for their daughter to come back and report the situation.
Wang Gang mentioned the meeting between the two families by the way. Wu's father and Wu's mother were easy to get along with, and they had no objections about where to meet.
This actually reflects the pattern of both parents.
Wang Gang stayed at Wu's house again that night, but Wu's mother kept a close eye on Wu Fei that night, so she had no chance to sneak into the guest room.
Time passed day by day, and soon it was time for the two families to meet. Wang Gang had been waiting downstairs of the hotel early in the morning, but Zhao Meilan insisted on staying in the hotel with airs and refused to allow Su Daqiang to go downstairs.
Wu's father drove his car downstairs to the hotel, and Wang Gang immediately greeted him and helped Wu's mother and Wu Fei open the door. He was very polite and his future father-in-law would not be able to fault him.
After the two families met, Zhao Meilan and Su Daqiang behaved appropriately. The parents sat down and exchanged a few polite words with each other. Most of the topics revolved around their children.
Zhao Meilan was not stingy about this meal. She ordered a table of dishes, all of which were not cheap. When paying the bill, Wang Gang secretly handed over the money without asking his parents to pay.
After their parents met, Wang Gang and Wu Fei's relationship was settled. Wu's father asked them not to get married before graduation to avoid delaying their studies, and Zhao Meilan had no objections.
After it was over, Zhao Meilan didn't hold it anymore. Together with Su Daqiang, she personally sent her future in-laws to the door of the hotel and watched the car drive away.
Only then did Wang Gang and Wu Fei feel relieved, feeling that they had finally passed the test.
This is also the first time Wang Gang has experienced this. In the past, he was an orphan in the courtyard world, and getting married didn't have so many troubles.
Wang Gang followed Wu's father's car back to Magic City. He had already booked a flight ticket back to the United States and was leaving with Wu Fei.
This was the third time he stayed at Wu's house. Although Wang Gang got used to it, he still thought about buying an apartment in Shanghai.
It is now 2006, and although the housing prices in Shanghai are high, they are not as exaggerated as they would be a dozen years later, with the average price being just over 10,000.
The community where the Wu family is located is in a good location and has a high grade, with a price of more than 20,000 per square meter.
Wang Gang mentioned the matter of buying a house to Wu Fei.
"House prices in Magic City are not cheap. No matter how cheap a house is, it costs more than one million yuan. How can you get so much money?" Wu Fei said worriedly.
"I can get a loan and pay a down payment first," Wang Gang said.
Wu Fei was a little reluctant. Her original plan was to stay in the United States after graduation and not to return to China.
"I think Xiao Su is right. Now the housing prices in Shanghai are changing day by day. I don't know how they will rise in the future. You can buy one first and treat it as an investment." Father Wu said from the side.
Wu Ma nodded and said: "Yes, yes, you have a house and a way out. It will be easy to come back when you want to come back in the future."
Father Wu and Mother Wu were more thoughtful. They felt that buying a house first would also be a guarantee for their daughter.
"If you don't have enough down payment, we can provide some support. Don't worry about the loan. I know friends in the bank who can help with the loan." Father Wu said.
Seeing that Wang Gang and his parents said this, Wu Fei could only agree.
"I saw a house and bought it nearby. This community will be better. It will be more convenient for us to live closer in the future." Wang Gang suggested.
Wu's mother's eyes lit up and she said to Father Wu: "Old Wu, doesn't Professor Qian in Building 6 want to sell his house?"
Father Wu was stunned for a moment, then thought for a moment and said, "Yes, Lao Qian has retired and is planning to sell his house and return to his hometown."
Wu Ma said to Wu Fei eagerly: "Your father and I have been to Lao Qian's house. It has only been renovated for a few years. It is very new. He lives alone and the house is not large. The total price should not be expensive."
Wang Gang smiled and said, "Whenever I feel sleepy, someone gives me a pillow. Isn't it a coincidence?"
The next day, Wu's mother and Wu's father happily went to find Lao Qian, and soon called Wang Gang and Wu Fei to come and see the house.
The Wu family lives in Building 3, which is only one building away from Building 6. It only takes less than two minutes to walk there.
Wang Gang and Wu Fei took the elevator to the 8th floor, and Wu's father was waiting at the elevator entrance.
Next to Father Wu was an old man with gray hair who looked very elegant.
"This is your Uncle Qian, he wants to sell a house." Father Wu enthusiastically introduced Wang Gang and Wu Fei.
"Lao Wu and I have known each other for many years, and I watched Feifei grow up. I didn't expect that now we have to discuss marriage and buy a house. I am really old!" Lao Qian said with a smile.
"Come, come, come in and see the house!"
Wang Gang and Wu Fei followed Lao Qian into the house and took a look at the house.
Lao Qian's house is much smaller than Wu's house. It has two bedrooms and two living rooms, with a total area of more than 90 square meters. It is not big, but it is not small either. The advantage of the house is that it is a side house and has good lighting and ventilation.
The decoration style of the house is more Chinese style. Old people should take good care of it and maintain it to be new.
"Uncle Qian, how much do you plan to sell this house for?" Wang Gang asked tentatively.
"You should know the price of this community. I don't want more, it's 1.8 million."