That evening.
The sky was still bright, but the sun was about to set.
Dong Xuebing checked the pair of pink diamonds carefully and left the Central Party School compound quietly.
There was a florist shop diagonally across the road.
Dong Xuebing looked at the shop and quickly entered.
"Hello, Sir." A female shop assistant smiled. "What flowers do you want to see?"
"Do you have roses?" Dong Xuebing looked around. "Red roses."
"Yes." The female shop assistant pointed to a corner. "Are you giving this to your girlfriend? How many do you want? "
Dong Xuebing estimated his remaining funds. "Hmmm … 999 roses. Wrap it up for me. Oh, how much is one rose?" In the past, Dong Xuebing had never asked about the price of anything he bought. But now, he had spent all his savings on the diamond rings. He also borrowed a lot of money from others. Now, he only has slightly more than 3,000 RMB left. Dong Xuebing, who used to spend money without blinking, had never expected to be so poor.
The female shop assistant replied. "We sell them for 3 RMB each."
"3 RMB? So expensive? "Dong Xuebing was frustrated.
"This is the cheapest season for roses in our shop. If it's Valentine's Day or winter, one rose will cost more than 10 RMB."
"You don't have any discounts?"
"I can give you a basket for free."
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Ok. Give it to me."
"Nine hundred and ninety-nine, right? Please wait a moment. "The female shop assistant wrapped the roses up for Dong Xuebing and used a big, beautiful flower basket to keep all the roses.
Dong Xuebing checked his wallet and paid 3,000 RMB.
There were almost 1,000 roses, and Dong Xuebing walked out of the florist with the big basket. He could not even see the road in front of him. He walked for a while and looked at the taxis passing by. Dong Xuebing did not raise his hand to stop them. He felt that the 100 RMB in his wallet might not be enough for the journey to Xie Huilan's house. Dong Xuebing wanted to smoke, but he was out of cigarettes. He walked to a small shop and wanted to buy a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes. But he swallowed his words and looked at the cigarettes in the cabinet. Dong Xuebing only bought a pack of 3 RMB Tubao.
He took two puffs. Cough, cough, cough. It was really choking.
After all, he didn't have enough money.
Dong Xuebing only flagged down a taxi after they passed the congested section of the road. When the car arrived at Sister Xie's house, it was 118 RMB including the fuel surcharge. Dong Xuebing took out his last 120 RMB and gave her the change. He only had 2 RMB left in his wallet.
…
Beijing Standing Committee Family Quarters.
In front of the Xie's villa.
Dong Xuebing hid the roses in an inconspicuous spot in the garden and pressed the doorbell.
Ding dong, ding dong.
The door opened. It's Xie Hao. "Hahaha … my idol is here."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Can you stop calling me an idol?"
"Xiao Bing, you are here?" Han Jing walked out and smiled. "Come in."
Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "Hello, Aunty. I am in a hurry and did not buy anything. I will make it up to you next time."
Han Jing pretended to be unhappy. "That's right. Every time you come, you will bring big and small bags. We have fruits and supplements at home, and if you can't finish them, you will throw them away. It's a waste. Don't buy anything the next time you come. If not, I will not let you in. Hahaha."
Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed. It's not that he does not want to buy anything, but he does not have enough money.
Other than Xie Huilan, Xie Ran, and Xie Jing are also in the house.
Xie Huilan laughed and looked at Dong Xuebing. "You want our family to wait for you? Huh? "
"Traffic jam." Dong Xuebing greeted Xie Jing, Xie Ran, and the rest.
At this time, Beijing City's Party Secretary Xie Guobang walked down the stairs and smiled when he saw Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Dong, you are here?"
Dong Xuebing, who had just sat down, quickly stood up. "Hello, Uncle."
"Don't be so formal." Xie Guobang waved his hand. "Have a seat. Wash your hands and prepare lunch."
"Ok!"
"How's your studies at the Party School?"
"It's good, and it had helped me a lot."
"Good." Xie Guobang nodded. "It will be good for your future work …"
Xie Huilan smiled and interrupted. "Dad, you are acting like a government official the moment you arrive. You even asked Xiao Bing not to be so formal. How can Xiao Bing not be nervous?"
Xie Guobang points at his daughter and shook his head. "This girl."
Han Jing winked at her husband and smiled: "Look at your daughter. She is so attached to her man. This is called a grown up girl helping an outsider."
Xie Guobang, Xie Jing, and Xie Ran laughed.
Xie Huilan replied calmly. "Haha, did I do that?"
Xie Hao shouted. "Yes! Of course! Sis, you are biased! Since when did you treat me so well?! "
Xie Jing laughed. "I have almost forgotten my childhood memories, but there are a few scenes that I can remember clearly. It is our Big Sis spanking my brother and me."
Xie Hao grumbled. "She had also hit me many times."
Xie Ran laughed. "Sis is doing this for our own good."
"See? Xiao Ran is the only one who is fair." Xie Huilan laughed. "You still want to bring up the past? Fine. Let's talk about it. You, Xiao Jing, when you were young, you … "
Xie Jing blushed and quickly said, "Don't say it! Don't say it! I am in the wrong, alright? "
"It's good that you know." Xie Huilan turned to Dong Xuebing. "And you, Xiao Hao. When you were seven or eight …"
Xie Hao panicked. "Damn! How is this bringing up the past?! You are bringing up the past! "
Everyone laughed.
Han Jing smiled and said, "Time flies. Back then, all of you were still little kids. It seems like it was just yesterday. In the blink of an eye, all of you have grown up. Your big sister is getting married soon. Think about it. You were fun and cute when you were young."
Xie Hao asked. "Oh, Sis, when are you getting married?"
Xie Guobang suddenly told his daughter. "I had gone to Senior Xie's place yesterday, and he said it will be this month. Your mother and I will handle the wedding." Xie Hao got excited.
Dong Xuebing is excited. Senior Xie had agreed?
Xie Huilan laughed. "I had said it before. Someone still has not shown his sincerity, and how can I rush to get married? Am I right? "
Xie Jing laughed. "Brother Dong, my Sis is trying to warn you."
Han Jing laughed. "Xie Huilan, how can you talk like this?!"
Suddenly, a piece of news on TV caught everyone's attention.
Xie Hao shouted. "Quick! Look!"
On the television screen, the pair of pink diamonds appeared once again. The host said, "The Jia De Auction House has already started the auction for this pair of pink diamond rings, and the result exceeded many people's expectations. The starting price was 80 million yuan, and the ring was estimated to be 200 million yuan. In the end, the final transaction price was 237 million yuan. If the commission and other expenses are included, the final transaction price for this pair of rings is close to 300 million yuan. Not only did it set a new record for the highest price for a diamond ring in the country, it also set a new record for the highest price for a diamond ring in the world. The most expensive diamond ring in the world is fully deserving of its title!"
Xie Jing exclaimed. "Almost 300 million? So much? "
Xie Ran smiled. "The rich people in China are almost as rich as overseas."
"Damn! Who bought it?" Xie Hao asked. "The estimated value is more than the market value, and how come the final bid is more than 50%? Are they crazy? "
Xie Huilan, Han Jing, and the rest were staring at the TV.
The host's tone changed. "According to our understanding, this pair of sky-high priced pink diamonds was won by an unknown young man. The people who participated in this auction told us that the mysterious young man only entered the auction at the end of the auction. He was wearing sunglasses. When the pink diamonds were being auctioned, the mysterious young man kept increasing the price, suppressing many competitors, and finally taking the lead."
Xie Jing was even more shocked. "A young man bought it? So exaggerated? "
Xie Ran thought for a while. "Maybe his parents are paying for the wedding. If not, he will not spend so much money to buy two rings. "
"Do you still need to ask? He must be getting married." Xie Hao snorted.
Xie Jing replied enviously. "How grand will it be to propose with such expensive pink diamonds? If it's me, I will be overjoyed. Hehe … It's too romantic. "
"What's romantic about it? It's just money." Xie Hao replied.
Xie Jing glanced at Xie Hao. "What do you know? It's not because the rings are expensive. It's because the girl will think the man is willing to spend money on her. That's why she thinks it's romantic."
Xie Hao mumbled. "Women are too troublesome. What romance? Can it be used to make a living?"
Han Jing and Xie Huilan looked at Xie Hao.
Xie Hao got a fright and quickly said. "Aunty, Sis, I am not talking about the both of you. Don't think too highly of yourself." Xie Hao knew he is about to infuriate everyone and quickly changes the topic. "Sis, how do you want Brother Dong to propose? Tell me, and I will give you some advice."
Xie Huilan laughed. "What's the point of telling me? Make it sound like I am begging you. Your Sis is not so thick-skinned. Hahaha … let him think about it himself. "
Xie Hao and Xie Jing were thinking: You are not thick-skinned? You are the most thick-skinned in our family!
Han Jing, Xie Jing, and the rest looked at Dong Xuebing and stood up suddenly. He cleared his throat and walked over to Xie Huilan. "Huilan, I need to speak to you." Xie Huilan nodded. She looked at Dong Xuebing.
Xie Hao was stunned. "Damn! What's going on?!"
"Shh … Shh!" Xie Jing quickly stops Xiao Hao.
Han Jing and Xie Guobang looked at each other and smiled at each other.
Everyone can tell Dong Xuebing is going to propose. But when they look around, Dong Xuebing did not prepare anything. He does not even have flowers. How can this be considered a proposal? Isn't this too casual?
Xie Huilan smiles and looks up. "Oh? What is it? Tell me. "
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