During lunch, Lu Yiwei briefly explained the situation to his parents. After Liu Cuilan heard it, she put down her bowl and chopsticks and said hurriedly, "Then hurry up and finish your meal. Don't make them wait." Lu Weiguo, on the other hand, buried his head in his bowl and ate, as if he did not hear anything.
Lu Yiwei understood the knot in his father's heart. When a daughter got married, the groom should be the one to propose. This had been the case since ancient times. There had never been a case of the bride's family rushing to propose as if their daughter could not get married. Just because their family was rich and powerful, they looked down on the villagers? Changing at a whim, changing at a whim, completely disregarding the other party's dignity and feelings.
Liu Cuilan, on the other hand, did not think so much. Dignity and face could be ignored. As long as her daughter was happy, nothing else mattered. All mothers were like that. For their children, they could give up everything, even their lives.
Lu Yiwei glanced at his father and said, "Mom, I was thinking that since this is the first time I'm meeting his parents, should I prepare a gift?"
"Yes, yes, yes, of course." Liu Cuilan nodded. "We don't have anything valuable. Why don't you prepare some local specialties from Nanyang?"
"Hmm, okay. I'll go get some wild boar meat later. Don't worry about it," Lu Yiwei said.
"Prepare what gift? If you ask me, don't prepare anything!" Lu Weiguo slammed the bowl on the table and turned to go into the bedroom with a dark expression.
"Don't listen to him. Just prepare according to your plan." Liu Cuilan knew that Lu Weiguo was angry, so she said, "After we meet, listen to his parents' tone. If it's okay, set a date so that we can prepare. Let's do it as soon as possible. After all, the two of them have been together for quite some time … "
Liu Cuilan nagged. Lu Yiwei nodded like a chick pecking at grains and listened patiently. After talking for a while, he didn't even bother to eat and went upstairs to pack up his daughter's things.
Lu Yiwei initially wanted to ask Li Haidong for some local specialties, but he had been busy at the Eastern State Coal Mine for the past few days. Together with Pan Chengjun, he was in the final stage of negotiation. If the negotiations were successful, they would sign the contract and open for business immediately. Lu Yiwei became a hands-off shopkeeper and delegated full authority to the two of them. Knowing that he would have to pass by North River Town on his way to Eastern State, he gave Niu Fuyong a call. Niu Fuyong didn't say anything else and readily agreed.
After everything was ready, Lu Yiwei drove to Eastern City.
Dongzhou City was the most economically powerful city in Xijiang Province. The city had convenient transportation and abundant resources. There were many factories and mines everywhere. The manufacturing industry and tourism industry were the most developed, especially the tourism industry, which had become the focus of the local government in the past two years. The moment they entered the city of Eastern State, they could feel it clearly. The streets were clean and tidy, the greenery was lush, the skyscrapers rose from the ground, and the river around the city flowed elegantly with jade ribbons. A new type of city was on the rise. It was a picturesque scene that made it difficult to leave.
Compared to Eastern State, Northern State was not just a little bit different. It was like the difference between Africa and Europe. One was a disorderly and lifeless old industrial city, while the other was a refreshing and vibrant new city. Even the provincial capital, Jiangdong City, was a far cry from Eastern State. Living and working in such a city was the pursuit and dream of many.
Furthermore, Eastern State had a lot of rich people. You might think you were somebody in Northern State, but you were nothing in Eastern State. The streets were filled with luxury cars and sports cars, which was rare in western cities. Living spaces were different, and the standard of living was naturally different. This could be seen from the development of the food and entertainment industry. There were a few bars and KTVs scattered around Northern State. The most luxurious hotel was the newly built four-star Tiandu International Hotel by Ding Changhua. Eastern State, on the other hand, was filled with restaurants and bars, and there were countless five-star hotels. Many of the shops on the street were international and domestic brands, and some even specialized in luxury goods. In this regard, Northern State could not compare.
Lu Yiwei had experienced it firsthand. Only when he went out did he realize how narrow his horizons were. Every time he went to Eastern State, there were changes. The roads became more complicated, and the buildings became taller. Last year, it was a run-down slum area, but now, it had become a commercial building with more than 20 floors. The acceleration of urbanization also highlighted the cultural charm and uniqueness of the city.
The rapid development of the Eastern State had made it a good place for the people of Xijiang Province to invest and buy property. As a result, the property prices in Xijiang Province continued to rise, rising from 1,500 yuan per square meter to more than 4,000 yuan per square meter. It was almost as expensive as the property prices in Jiangdong. Even so, it could not stop people from investing. From this, one could see how important a city's position was.
Living and working well had become the new standard for people to pursue after the reform and opening up. Obviously, Eastern State, with its tourism industry, fit this requirement.
Lu Yiwei sighed as he walked. Like a farmer who came to the city from the countryside, everything was new. He envied the people who lived here. If he was given another chance to choose, he would definitely choose Eastern State. Involuntarily, he secretly made up his mind to become the owner of this city in the future. When this thought popped up in his mind, he gave himself a huge fright.
According to the location Lu Ling had set, Lu Yiwei stopped at the entrance of a newly developed building. He was about to make a call when Lu Ling waved at him impatiently.
Lu Ling opened the car door excitedly and sat in the passenger seat. "Brother, I've been waiting for you for a long time. Come, let's go see our new house!"
Along the way, Lu Ling could not hide the excitement and joy in her heart. "Brother, this community has just been built. The people who live here are all rich. Currently, it should be the most high-end residential community in Eastern State. We don't have the money to top up. Hehe, turn left up ahead."
Daring to say anything to his sister, Lu Yiwei pointed and asked, "Who paid for this house?"
Lu Ling said with some embarrassment, "The house was bought by his mother, and the renovation and various appliances were paid by his father. Both of our money have been invested in the business, so..."
"Oh." Lu Yiwei did not want Lu Ling to be unable to hold her head high in their family. "On the day you get married, I will give you a big gift as a dowry. Tell me, what do you want?"
"What dowry? How much money do you have?" Lu Ling did not know about Lu Yiwei's business and said, "No need. As long as you and Mom and Dad are happy, it is more important than anything else."
Her words provoked Lu Yiwei. Just then, a red BMW came up to them. Lu Yiwei pointed and said, "Brother will buy you the same one."
"Ah?" Lu Ling covered her mouth in surprise and then giggled, "Brother, don't be kidding. That's a BMW. The cheapest one is at least five or six hundred thousand yuan. How can there be so much money? Besides, even if you have money, don't waste it. It is too expensive and I can't afford to keep it. I don't know how to drive. It is just a decoration. The most important thing is that Zhong Ming's parents' identity is more sensitive. If you buy such a car, you will bring trouble to them. Please don't! "Lu Ling knew that Lu Yiwei was a man of his words. He had done so since young.
Lu Yiwei did not think of this and gave up the idea. However, this was a matter of face. He must not let the groom's family look down on his family. If they had an opinion from the beginning, what status would Lu Ling have in their family in the future? Lu Yiwei calculated that even if he didn't buy a car, he had to get a big gift.
"Here we are!" Lu Ling pointed to a building in front.
Lu Yiwei parked the car and looked up. The building was almost 20 stories high. High-rise residential buildings were rare in Xijiang Province. Construction had only started in recent years. The highest was about 12 stories. In Nanyang County, not to mention high-rise buildings, there were very few apartment buildings. Compared to other counties, it was at best a bigger town. It was too backward.
Taking the elevator to the 16th floor, Lu Ling skillfully opened the door and made a welcoming gesture. He said respectfully, "Welcome, Leader Lu, to my humble home!"
Lu Yiwei did not pay attention to Lu Ling. He was stunned by everything in front of him. The spacious living room and luxurious decoration were too much for the eye to take in.
"Come in!" Lu Ling took out a pair of slippers and handed them to Lu Yiwei. He changed into the slippers and went to pour tea.
Lu Yiwei changed into his shoes. His eyes were a little dazed as he looked left, right, up, and down. There was a large brown leather sofa in the living room. There was a huge rear-projection color TV on the opposite side. A large string of sparkling crystal lights hung down from the ceiling. There was also a tatami on the balcony. The floor was covered with marble, and the surrounding walls were covered with European-style wallpaper. Every detail was very exquisite. It could be seen that a lot of effort had been put into the renovation.
Lu Ling introduced, "This apartment is about 280 square meters. It has four bedrooms, two living rooms, and two bathrooms. There is also a small balcony. The apartment was renovated by a renovation team from Beijing. All the materials were shipped from Beijing, including the furniture and electrical appliances. The total cost is about 400,000 yuan. "
It was almost the same as what Lu Yiwei had expected. Good lord! He was really generous. The apartment cost more than 1 million yuan, and the renovation cost more than 400,000 yuan. If he included the miscellaneous expenses, the apartment cost nearly 2 million yuan. It was almost the same as the housing price in Beijing. With a monthly income of just over 1,000 yuan, this neighborhood was worthy of being called a high-class neighborhood. But what made Lu Yiwei surprised was, where did Zhong Ming's parents get so much money? If they relied on their salary, they probably couldn't afford it in their lifetime.
Sitting on the sofa, Lu Yiwei sighed, "Ling Ling, your parents and I are relieved to see you living such a life. But as long as Zhong Ming is good to you, everything is negotiable. "
The shrewish Lu Ling shyly lowered her head and whispered, "Brother, don't worry. Zhong Ming is good to me. He's honest and loyal. I believe in him. After all, we have been together for five to six years. I don't want anything, I just want him. Even if he's poor now, I will still follow him. "
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