Chapter 277 The Dowry Treatment Was Actually a Courtyard House in Beijing?!
The transfer issue of her mother-in-law, Zhang Huilan, was resolved at an unprecedented speed.
That letter of cooperation, handwritten by Su Yue and containing the direction of medical development for the next twenty years, was like a depth charge thrown into a calm lake, leaving the rigid and arrogant Director Zhou of the Beijing Institute of Biology completely bewildered.
Over the phone, Director Zhou's attitude changed so quickly—from initially being condescending, to becoming suspicious and uncertain, and finally to humbly seeking advice—that it was almost dramatic.
Ultimately, he not only readily approved Zhang Huilan's transfer application, but also offered to send an expert team to Hainan Island to discuss in-depth cooperation on the "phage project".
The news brought joy to the Gu family courtyard.
Zhang Huilan was so excited that she praised her daughter-in-law on the phone, saying that she was a hundred times more effective than an administrative order.
Now that a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders, another joyous occasion naturally comes to the fore.
Gu Beixiao and Chu Jingya's engagement.
A few days later, a military jeep drove into the compound. Gu Beixiao's parents, Gu Zhengjun and his wife, got out of the vehicle. They had come all the way from Beijing.
Gu Zhengjun is Gu Zhengfeng's younger brother. He holds an important position in a ministry in Beijing, and his wife is also a senior official within the system.
Both of them held high positions for many years and possessed a calm and authoritative aura.
When Chu Jingya met her future in-laws for the first time, her palms were sweating with nervousness, and she stood stiffly next to Gu Beixiao.
However, the moment Gu's mother saw her, her stern demeanor instantly transformed into a warm, spring-like feeling.
She affectionately took Chu Jingya's hand, looked her over from left to right, and became more and more satisfied with her.
"Good child, such a good child." Gu's mother patted the back of her hand, then turned to her son and said in feigned anger, "Look at you, always acting like a spoiled brat. Finding such a good girl like Jingya is truly a blessing from your past life!"
She pulled Chu Jingya close and whispered affectionately, "Now, finally someone can keep him in check. If he dares to bully you, just ignore him and tell us directly, and we'll take care of him for you!"
These words made Chu Jingya blush, and the tension and unease in her heart instantly vanished, leaving only a warm feeling of gratitude.
The two families sat down to discuss the betrothal gifts, and the Gu family showed great sincerity.
In addition to the "three turns and one sound" that were standard for engagements in this era—a bicycle, a sewing machine, a watch, and a radio—Mother Gu also took out a savings book with a full 1,000 yuan in betrothal gifts.
In the early 1970s, this amount of money was enough to allow any girl to get married in style.
Chu Jingya's parents waved their hands repeatedly, feeling that it was too precious.
Just then, Gu Beixiao, who hadn't said much, dragged a large leather suitcase out of his room as if presenting a treasure.
"Uncle, Aunt, Dad, Mom, this is what I prepared for Jingya."
He opened the box and dumped its contents onto the table.
There was a loud clattering sound.
A small mountain instantly piled up on the table.
There was a whole table full of tickets and certificates.
Furniture coupons, appliance coupons, cloth coupons, industrial coupons... a thick stack, covering almost everything needed to start a family and build a career.
"This is all the salary and dividends I've saved since I became the general manager of that 'Qiongzhou Military Reclamation Agricultural, Industrial and Commercial Joint Company'." Gu Beixiao scratched his head, a little embarrassed but unable to hide his pride. "I've exchanged it all for tickets. Whatever Jingya likes, we'll buy it!"
Everyone present was stunned by his simple, direct, and sincere gesture.
This isn't over yet.
Gu Beixiao then took out a neatly wrapped paper roll from his pocket and carefully unrolled it.
That was an architectural drawing.
The blueprints show an exquisitely designed two-story building, with a land deed stamped with a red seal attached.
"Jingya, don't you like looking at the sea?"
Gu Beixiao looked at Chu Jingya, and this man, who was usually fearless, was actually a little nervous at this moment.
"Didn't you say before that my rank wasn't high enough to live in the military compound with the troops?"
"So I... I took advantage of my position to secretly gather some materials and find some connections, and built you a house on the most scenic beach near your cultural troupe."
"From now on, you can see the sea when you open the window. And I can come home to be with you as soon as I get off work."
His speech was halting, but every word he spoke was like a scalding pebble thrown into Chu Jingya's heart, stirring up a vast ripple.
She looked at the blueprints, and at this man who was usually carefree but always reliable in crucial moments.
He had quietly done so much for their future.
Tears, which I could no longer hold back, rolled down my cheeks in large drops.
Gu Beixiao panicked instantly, and tried to wipe away her tears, but Chu Jingya hugged him tightly.
"I do!"
The girl's cries were tinged with the most blissful sobs.
Seeing this touching scene, Su Yue smiled.
She stood up, walked to Chu Jingya's side, and gently patted her back.
"Jingya, stop crying. Bei Xiao gave the betrothal gifts, so our family should also contribute to your dowry, right?"
As she spoke, she took out something wrapped in red cloth from her bag.
She stuffed the item into Chu Jingya's hand.
"This is the dowry I, as your sister-in-law and elder sister, have prepared for you. Please keep it safe."
All eyes were fixed curiously on the gift.
Gu Beixiao leaned closer: "Sister-in-law, what treasure did you give me?"
With tears in her eyes, Chu Jingya unfolded the red cloth with some embarrassment.
Inside was a neatly folded piece of paper.
It's a house deed.
When Chu Jingya saw the address written in calligraphy on the property deed, she froze, forgetting even to cry.
"Beijing... the capital city... Dongcheng District, within the Second Ring Road..."
She murmured to herself, her voice trembling.
"...A set, a courtyard house?"
boom!
These two words plunged the entire room into a deathly silence.
Even the well-traveled Gu Zhengjun and his wife, who came from Beijing, were shocked and stared wide-eyed, forgetting to put down their teacups.
A traditional courtyard house within the Second Ring Road of Beijing!
In this day and age, this is a value that cannot be measured in money!
This represents a status, a kind of inner strength that even high-ranking officials like them may not possess!
Everyone looked at Su Yue as if she were a monster.
Su Yue simply smiled nonchalantly, as if she were giving away not a priceless courtyard house, but a pound of cabbage.
She then looked at her cousin Chen Xinyue, who was also dumbfounded.
"Xinyue, don't be envious. When you get married, your sister will prepare a set for you too, and I guarantee it won't be any worse than your sister Jingya's."
These words made Gu Zhengjun and his wife admire their niece-in-law's courage and affection even more.
They finally understood why their arrogant Gu Beichen was so completely under the thumb of this seemingly gentle and delicate girl from Jiangnan.
This is not weakness, this is clearly having the world in one's grasp!
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