Next day.
Sunday.
Dong Xuebing had returned home late from Senior Feng's place and chatted with Xie Ran and the rest. He woke up around 10 am and got up from the master bedroom on the second floor of his Siji Green Bridge villa. He kicked his blanket away and got up to wash up.
Wash his face.
Brush his teeth.
Dong Xuebing's phone rang.
Dong Xuebing quickly wiped his face with a towel and walked out to pick up the phone on the second floor. No one had lived in this apartment for a long time, and there was a layer of dust on the phone. Dong Xuebing touched his hand and felt it was not clean. Dong Xuebing had bought this apartment for his mother, Luan Xiaoping. His mother is getting married to Uncle Yang, and this is considered a gift to her. But his mother refuses to live here, and Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan are not in Beijing. This apartment is empty, and there are only three to four days a year. Dong Xuebing does not live here, and even when he comes back to Beijing for errands, he is used to living in the Siheyuan. It's a big place, and it's located in the city center.
"Hello, who is this?" Dong Xuebing had never used his home phone. Although he has a phone, he did not save anyone's number and does not know who it is.
"It's me." Dong Xuebing's mother-in-law answered.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Mum, why are you up so early?"
Han Jing laughed. "It's still early. It's already past 10 am. Did you just wake up?"
Dong Xuebing nodded. "I'm washing my face. Anyway, I am not in a hurry, so I slept in. My flight is at 7 pm."
Han Jing asked. "It's rare for you to come back. Why don't you stay for a few more days?"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "There are still many things to do in the County, and I can't leave. Mum, I will accompany you and Dad more next time I come back."
Han Jing sighed. "After you and Huilan left, I don't even have anyone to talk to. I can't even see my grandson. Sigh … Never mind. I know you all are busy, and it's time for you all to work. I am only grumbling. Haha … just come back often to visit me. Oh, are you coming over to Senior Feng's place in the afternoon? Your uncle and aunt brought Xie Ran to have dinner with Xiaoling's family to discuss the engagement. Your father and second uncle also went to work. It should be just the few of us today. Oh, right, Xiaojing and Xiaohao also said that they would come. "
Dong Xuebing replied. "Ok. I will pack my things and will be there at 12."
"Don't worry. Anyway, it will only take you five to ten minutes to get here," said Han Jing.
Dong Xuebing's villa is near West Fourth Loop and is just a few kilometers away from Senior Feng's place. So, Dong Xuebing did not rush to go out. The weather is good today, and he took out a pair of swimming trunks he bought in the past. He inflated a small air cushion and carried the air cushion to the swimming pool in the backyard. The pool is covered with leaves and soil, and it's not very clean. Dong Xuebing had not used it for a long time, and he quickly washed it before filling the pool with water.
The water is clear.
It's very beautiful under the sunlight.
Dong Xuebing can't wait any longer and jumped into the water to swim. It's not hot yet, and it's not suitable for swimming outdoors. Dong Xuebing felt colder and shivered. He quickly grabbed the air cushion and climbed onto it. He leaned against the air cushion and sunbathed.
It feels good.
It was as comfortable as it could be.
Dong Xuebing closed his eyes and swam to the riverbank for a cigarette. He felt relaxed, and it's good to enjoy life occasionally.
Half an hour …
One hour …
Dong Xuebing, who was relaxing, fell asleep. When he opened his eyes, the sun was already above his head. Dong Xuebing's body tilted and fell into the water. Dong Xuebing poked his head out of the water and quickly swam to the riverbank. He looked at his watch. It's 12.30 pm, and he quickly changed his clothes and drove to Senior Feng's place. He had promised his mother-in-law to be there before 12 pm, and he is so late.
… …
Not at all.
Dong Xuebing awkwardly rang the doorbell of Senior Feng's villa.
The door opened, and Xie Jing opened the door. "Brother-in-law, you are late."
"I know. Where's my Mum? Where's Grandpa? "Dong Xuebing walked in.
"Aunty is inside, and Grandpa had finished his lunch and went upstairs for a nap." Xie Jing closed the door behind him.
In the living room, Han Jing and Ci Lifen are chatting on the sofa. Xie Guobang and Xie Guojian are not around, and they should be at work. Xie Hao is playing a game on his tablet in the corner of the living room, as he is making noises to match his actions. He did not even look at Dong Xuebing when he entered the living room and continued to play.
"Mum." Dong Xuebing smiled.
Han Jing looks at Dong Xuebing. "Look at the time."
Dong Xuebing quickly smiles. "I had a swim and fell asleep on the air cushion in the swimming pool. Err … is there any food left?"
Ci Lifen laughed. "Yes, but there are leftovers."
"My mum had cooked it, and the leftovers taste better than those restaurants." Dong Xuebing flattered Han Jing.
Han Jing laughed. "This brat is too sweet. Alright. Wash your hands and prepare to eat. I will heat up the dishes for you."
"No, no. You sit here. I will do it myself." Dong Xuebing went to the kitchen.
Xie Jing said. "I am envious of my brother-in-law. I also want a private swimming pool."
Ci Lifen smiled. "In our family, only your brother-in-law has such privileges. Even Senior Xie had never stayed in a villa with a swimming pool before."
The Xie Family is not poor, but they cannot afford to buy a villa with a swimming pool. The public's perception is that all government officials are rich and will have a few villas. But this is not the case, and the Xie Family's money is not earned through legitimate means. Even Xie Guobang's annual salary is not as high as Dong Xuebing's 20% shares in Sister Zhang's company, let alone Han Jing and Ci Lifen. Even Xie Guobang's annual salary is not as high as Dong Xuebing's 20% shares in Sister Zhang's company. The few villas that the Xie Family is staying in are allocated to their families, and they do not even belong to them. Those villas with a swimming pool are considered luxurious.
After a while.
Dong Xuebing carried the microwaved dishes out of the kitchen and placed them on the table. He immediately starts eating and praised the dishes. "Delicious! It's so delicious!"
Han Jing said. "Eat slowly. No one is snatching your food from you. Haha."
Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. "I am getting hungrier as I eat."
At this time, Xie Jing went to the bathroom alone.
Seeing that Xie Jing was not around, Ci Lifen chatted with Han Jing. "Sister-in-law, Xiao Ran is getting married soon. Once Big Brother gets married, Xiao Jing will surely get married soon. How much do you think we should give her? 100,000 RMB per person? Is it too little? How about 200,000? "
Han Jing replied. "We will discuss later."
Ci Lifen nodded. "There is no hurry."
Xie Hao heard what Dong Xuebing said. This kid is a money-grubber and stopped playing games. "So much? Ah … I also need to get married soon! "
Dong Xuebing swallowed the food in his mouth. "How old are you? According to the law, you are not even old enough to get married."
Han Jing is also amused by Xie Hao and looks at him. "When you get married, your Aunt will give you a big present. Ok?" Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok?
Xie Hao laughed. "Thank you, Aunty."
Dong Xuebing teased him. "I will not give it to you when you are getting married."
"Damn! How can you do that?!" Xie Hao panics. "I am counting on your gift! If you give me less than 1 million RMB, I will feel bad for you! "
Ci Lifen slapped her son's head. "How can you ask for your own gift?"
Xie Hao refused to listen. "Brother-in-law, you must give me more. Oh, you promised to buy me a car when I enter university. I will be taking my exams in a few months."
Dong Xuebing lowered his head and continued eating. "Did I say that?"
"You had said that! My Sis and Brother are listening! "Xie Hao shouted anxiously.
Dong Xuebing glanced at him. "I had entered the house for so long, and you did not even greet me. You are still playing your game, and you still want me to buy you a car?"
Xie Hao immediately smiles and walks over to Dong Xuebing. He put his arm around Dong Xuebing's shoulder. "Don't do this, Brother-in-law. I did not see you entering the house earlier and was too focused. Now, I will greet you. Errr … we cannot go back on our words about the car."
Xie Jing also came out of the bathroom and started chatting with them.
At this moment, the doorbell rang, and Xie Jing immediately got up to open the door. She had a smile on her face. "It should be my parents."
The door opened, and it was Xie Guoliang and Xia Yanzhen.
Behind them, Xie Ran also entered the house, but his expression is not good.
Dong Xuebing had not finished eating and looked up. He does not understand what is going on.
Han Jing asked. "Guoliang, Yanzhen, what's going on? Aren't the parents of both parties meeting to discuss the engagement? This is a joyous occasion. Why are you all looking at me like this? "
Ci Lifen asked. "Did they have a conflict with Third Brother Fang?"
Xia Yanzhen sighed. "No."
"Then … did they change their minds?" Han Jing asked.
Xia Yanzhen said, "That's not it either. Sigh, let's not talk about it. Xiaoling's parents are really too much. I don't know what to say. They made me so angry. I already said that this marriage is not suitable, but Xiaoran still insisted …"
"Mom, stop talking." Xie Ran was depressed.
"Guoliang." Han Jing looks at Dong Xuebing. "Tell me."
Xie Guoliang paused for a second and said. "It's about the betrothal gifts."
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