"Wan Ting, why are you worried that your parents won't agree?"

"Although I can't say I'm exceptionally well-off, I'm still quite good-off."

Are you worried about the bride price? Don't worry about that, I can afford it!

Tang Wanting looked at him with a somewhat complicated expression, and finally could only say, "It's not about the bride price."

“My parents require that my marriage partner either be a local of Beijing or be involved in politics.”

Xu Xing'an, however, fits none of these criteria.

Not only did he not fit the bill, he was also the businessman that Tang Wanting's parents disliked the most.

Xu Xing'an: ......

Xu Xing'an never expected that Tang Wanting's parents would dare to make so many demands.

"What if I give a larger dowry? Is that not allowed?"

Tang Wanting shook her head again: "It probably won't work."

"My parents are very concerned about their image; they are more afraid of losing face than being poor."

Actually, before Tang Wanting's brother started working at the neighborhood office, their family wasn't so poor.

It's because her brother got a job, and it's in the neighborhood office.

Tang Wanting's parents felt they had brought honor to the family, so they were no longer willing to do jobs like sweeping streets and cleaning toilets, which could supplement their income.

Because they feel ashamed.

Many times, they would rather go hungry than do odd jobs to earn money.

Even when Tang Wanting was admitted to Beijing University, they threatened her with her admission notice.

They made her promise to send money to her family every month, or they would tear up her acceptance letter.

Unconvinced, Xu Xing'an pressed on, "But having money also brings prestige."

"Wan Ting, why don't you secretly come with me to get our marriage certificate?"

"In that case, their objections will be useless!"

Xu Xing'an became more and more excited as he spoke, and he even seemed eager to try it out.

However, Tang Wanting immediately poured cold water on the idea: "No, my household registration book is still with my parents."

If possible, Tang Wanting also wants to get married as soon as possible, so she asked her parents.

However, her household registration book was in her parents' hands, and her parents even came along when she registered.

They were afraid that if she took the household registration book herself, they wouldn't be able to threaten Tang Wanting anymore.

Having said all that, Xu Xing'an leaned on Tang Wanting's shoulder in despair.

He mumbled and said, "Then I'm left with only one path: politics?"

After all, whether he's a native of Beijing or not is something he can't change no matter what.

However, sitting idly by and waiting for death was not his style, and Xu Xing'an still wanted to struggle a little more.

"Wan Ting, come on! I'll go home with you now."

"Let me see if I can struggle a little longer!"

......

When they arrived at Tang Wanting's home, her parents, seeing that she had brought home a man who looked quite well-off, gave her a rare moment of kindness.

However, their attitude changed as soon as they heard that Xu Xing'an's family was in business.

"No wonder they looked so glamorous; it turns out they were just doing speculative and profiteering!"

"Pah!"

“I disagree with your plan. My Wan Ting can only marry a local from Beijing or an official.”

Tang Wanting's father rolled his eyes at Xu Xing'an and said disdainfully, "As for you, you're not qualified!"

Although I had already heard Tang Wanting say it once.

However, when Xu Xing'an heard this condition again, he still felt a sense of absurdity.

Looking at Tang Wanting's dilapidated and cramped house, he really wanted to ask them if they knew what his circumstances were.

However, when you're under someone's roof, you have no choice but to bow your head.

Since Xu Xing'an wanted to marry Tang Wanting, he could only hold back his complaints.

"Uncle and Aunt, what if I can get a job in the government after graduation?"

"At that time, will you agree to my marriage with Wanting?"

Tang Wanting's parents simply couldn't believe that the son of a businessman could become an official.

So they didn't take Xu Xing'an's words to heart at all and readily agreed.

"Sure, if you really have that ability, then you two should get married."

"Okay, let's sign a contract then, I'm afraid you might change your mind later."

"Sign it."

While Xu Xing'an was writing the document, Tang Wanting asked with some concern, "Xing'an, are you really planning to go into politics?"

"But haven't you always wanted to play basketball?"

Whenever Xu Xing'an talks about basketball and sneakers, his expression is always full of longing and excitement.

Tang Wanting didn't want Xu Xing'an to do something he didn't like at all because of her.

Xu Xing'an squeezed Tang Wanting's hand, smiled at her, and reassured her, "It's alright."

"Actually, I haven't decided what I want to do in the future yet."

“I think going into politics is a good thing. My grandfather still has some connections, so if I go into politics, it won’t be a waste.”

After signing the agreement, Xu Xing'an took Tang Wanting back to Yun City.

......

After returning to Yun City, Xu Xing'an suddenly said that he planned to go into politics after graduation.

Xu Weiguo laughed excitedly three times: "Good, good, good! I never thought Pingping would be the one to inherit my mantle!"

"Pingping, don't worry, Grandpa will take you to visit your grandfather and uncles during the New Year!"

Xu Xing'an poured Xu Weiguo a glass of wine, then smiled and clinked glasses with him.

"Okay, then I'll thank you in advance, Grandpa."

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