On February 8, the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics opened. Song Yi and his girlfriend Kim Tae-hee flew back to their hometown Yeji to celebrate the New Year and meet their parents. Zhou Shulan had already brought her granddaughter Song Miao back to Yeji in advance, and Song Yi was two days late because he had to attend the annual meeting of New Asia Network.

Before the plane landed, Kim Tae Hee was still worried, "OPPA, do you have a lot of relatives in your family? Like aunts and uncles, I'm afraid I'll call the wrong person."

Song Yi found it funny and held his girlfriend's hand. "It's okay. Young people nowadays are not like before. Relatives don't visit each other often. If my parents hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't know some of my relatives. As a future daughter-in-law, just follow my instructions. This is your first visit, so our elders will definitely give you a red envelope."

"Is it true that the bigger the red envelope, the more they like me?" Kim Tae-hee asked curiously.

"In our Northeast, when the woman visits the man's house, the amount of the red envelope is usually not too large, ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand. The amount is usually 666, 888, 999 or 1001, mainly for good luck. 1001 means one in a thousand." Song Yi said.

"Oh, OPPA, when you came to my house as a guest, my parents didn't prepare a red envelope for you." Kim Tae-hee was very upset.

"The cultural customs of China and South Korea are different, and your mother specially prepared a sumptuous dinner, and the whole family welcomed me at home, which is the highest courtesy." Song Yi comforted his girlfriend.

After the Spring Festival, Song Yi will visit Kim Tae Hee's home as a future son-in-law. However, if Tae Hee's parents knew that Song Yi slept with their eldest daughter and visited as a young son-in-law, I wonder if they would break his legs.

When Song Yi and his friends walked out of the departure passage, Liao Yu was outside preparing to pick them up. Next to her stood a middle-aged man in his thirties. Both of them were wearing thick down jackets, fleece pants and thick cotton shoes.

The man was obviously waiting for Song Yi and the others. When he saw Song Yi, he walked up to him enthusiastically and waved to him.

Liao Yu first introduced the man's identity, "Xiaoyi, this is Director Ren Zheliang of the Foreign Affairs Office of Bianzhou University. President Jin happened to be visiting our house today. He heard that you were back and was worried that it would be difficult for you to call a taxi, so he specially asked Director Ren and me to come and pick you and Taixi up."

When Song Yi heard Liao Yu say this, he understood what she meant and smiled politely, "Thank you, Director Ren. I'm sorry to bother you today. It's really inconvenient to take a taxi at this time."

Ren Zheliang was very tactful and was ready to help Song Yi with his luggage. "No, no, you finally came back to Yeji. Dean Song and I are colleagues, so it's only right that I help you. By the way, Director Zhou asked us to bring you two cotton shoes. You can change in the hall first. It's cold outside, so keeping warm is the most important thing."

The daytime temperature in the border states is often below 10 degrees Celsius, so keeping warm is really important. Kim Tae-hee had been wearing snow boots today, but she changed into cotton shoes like Song Yi.

Song Yi helped Kim Tae-hee put on a red scarf and the hood of her down jacket. After making sure that his girlfriend was completely airtight, he finally smiled with satisfaction, "Well, now you look a bit like our Northeastern wives. Quite down-to-earth." Liao Yu stood beside Song Yi, smiling but saying nothing.

The reception car of Bianzhou University was a black Volkswagen Santana. Ren Zheliang and Song Yi joked, "We are sorry to have wronged you today, Mr. Song. The Santana of our school cannot compare to Mr. Song's BMW 7 Series."

Song Yi smiled and said, "A car is just a means of transportation. If it's not for entertaining customers, I don't want to spend this money. Now FAW Audi has been produced in China. In two years, Audi A6 will be listed as a business car. Your Santana will be replaced by A6 soon."

Ren Zheliang also smiled and did not refute. Now a joint venture Audi A6 costs about 400,000 yuan, which is the ceiling of domestic joint venture cars. Even if Bianzhou University purchased an A6, he would not be able to sit in it according to his level. However, the Foreign Affairs Office is responsible for foreign cooperation and exchanges, and often receives foreign guests, so there is indeed an opportunity to borrow it to make it look good.

When Song Yi and his group returned to the teacher dormitory building of Yeji Campus of Bianzhou University, the whole building suddenly became lively. The family members of the teachers upstairs and downstairs all wanted to see what Song Yi's girlfriend looked like.

Song Yi held the hand of his girlfriend Kim Tae-hee, and both of them had their hands full of gifts. Liao Yu also helped carry a lot of things.

When Song Yi and Kim Tae-hee walked into the house arm in arm, they found that the house was full of people. They first turned their eyes to Kim Tae-hee next to Song Yi.

"Xiao Yi, this is your girlfriend. She is so pretty. You won't find a girl as pretty as her within a few dozen miles."

"That's right. They are big stars who appear on TV all the time. I think only Dong Jie who appeared on the Spring Festival Gala two years ago can compare to them."

"Xiao Yi, have you met the girl's parents? We must know the etiquette and not let the Koreans look down on us."

Although Kim Tae-hee has been working hard to learn Chinese and simple Chinese communication is no longer a problem, she was stunned when faced with these enthusiastic neighbor aunties. Standing at the door, she didn't know who to greet.

Principal Jin came out and said, "Okay, now that you have met the new bride, the party is over. It's time for everyone to go home. Dean Song and Director Zhou are very busy today. Everyone, go home quickly and prepare dinner!" When the neighbors heard what Principal Jin said, they all left the Song family.

Song Yi was a junior after all, so he greeted Principal Jin first, and then introduced Kim Tae Hee to Principal Jin. Kim Tae Hee was also very sensible, "Hello, Principal Jin."

As the only provincial 211 university in Liaozhong Province, Bianzhou University has a precedent of its secretary and president being directly promoted to provincial leaders.

Principal Jin said in a gentle manner, "Song Yi, today is the day for your family to reunite, so I won't bother you any more. If you are free these two days, why not come to my house and have a visit."

Song Yi quickly expressed his opinion, "Of course, of course. I will visit you again tomorrow!" Song Mingzhe and Song Yi sent Principal Jin and Ren Zheliang out of the house together.

When Song Mingzhe returned to the house, he asked Jin Tae-hee, "Tae-hee, this is your first time seeing this kind of scene, right? You're not scared, are you? In China, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. Neighbors often visit each other and often help each other. They heard that you came to our house today, and they knew you were Korean, so they all wanted to come over to see what was new."

There are 700,000 to 800,000 Koreans in Bianzhou, accounting for two-fifths of the total population of the state. Many people from Bianzhou go to Korea to work, but they rarely marry Koreans. Song Yi, who opened a company in Korea and also found a Korean celebrity girlfriend, is absolutely unique.

Jin Tae Hee shook her head and said, "It doesn't matter. If my brother brings his girlfriend home, I guess our neighbor's aunt will not be able to help but come over to watch the fun."

After saying this, Kim Tae-hee began to distribute gifts. She prepared two bottles of Moutai, two bags of Zhonghua, and tea leaves for Song Mingzhe, Sulwhasoo skin care products and Cheong Kwan Jang Korean red ginseng for Zhou Shulan, a pair of pearl earrings for Liao Yu, and a Winnie the Pooh plush toy for Song Miao.

Zhou Shulan liked Kim Tae Hee very much. She held Kim Tae Hee's hand and said, "It's enough for people to come. Why buy so many things? They are not easy to lift and carry."

"As he should, he brings more things to our house than I do." After all, Kim Tae-hee has dealt with Zhou Shulan several times, so she is not so restrained in front of her future mother-in-law.

While Zhou Shulan and Kim Tae-hee were chatting, Song Mingzhe went to the kitchen to cook, and Song Yi stood beside them to help serve the dishes.

"Principal Jin is well-informed. I just came back today and he happened to come to visit my home. I was thinking of visiting him after the holiday." Song Yi was helpless. He finally got a vacation, and he wanted to take his girlfriend to experience the New Year customs in Northeast China.

The Song family had a sumptuous dinner, including garlic vermicelli shrimp, fried yellow croaker, beef with sauerkraut and sweet peppers, sea cucumber stewed with matsutake mushrooms, pork stewed with vermicelli, seaweed and oyster soup, braised goose, and steamed grouper.

When Kim Tae Hee saw the table full of food, she recalled the first time her boyfriend visited her home. The contrast was too strong. She whispered in Song Yi's ear: "OPPA, I really wronged you the last time you came to my house for dinner."

Song Yi was amused by his girlfriend. "We are in Bianzhou by the sea, so it is easy to eat fresh seafood. Bianzhou's seafood and barbecue are also very famous. When Tae-sik and his friends arrive tomorrow, I will take you out to try them."

Song Yi and Jin Taixi flew back to Yeji first, and the bodyguards drove from Yanjing back to Bianzhou to meet Song Yi. Yanjing is more than 1,300 kilometers away from Bianzhou, and it should be almost there tomorrow.

During the Spring Festival, Song Yi planned to spend a few days in Northeast China with his girlfriend. It would be more convenient to travel by car. The North is not peaceful these days. A few years ago, Mr. Yu from New Oriental was kidnapped. If he didn't have a bodyguard team around him, he really wouldn't dare to take the risk.

Song Yi brought the grouper to the table, and all the dishes were ready. Song Yi called his family, "Mom, sister-in-law, Miaomiao, Taixi, get ready to eat."

Song Mingzhe was about to get Lingta Baijiu, but Song Yi directly opened a bottle of Maotai that Kim Tae Hee brought, "Dad, today is a good day for our family, we have to get some good wine."

Zhou Shulan also agreed, "Xiaoyi is right. Taixi is visiting our home today, so let's drink some good wine together. Come on, fill up Mom's glass too. Xiaoyu, do you want white or red? We have a few bottles of wine at home."

Liao Yu first asked Kim Tae Hee, "Tae Hee, do you want to drink some wine? Drinking some wine in winter will make your stomach feel more comfortable."

Zhou Shulan felt sorry for Jin Tae-hee. "Forget it, Tae-hee shouldn't drink. Just drink some coconut milk like Miaomiao. You must be tired after running around on the road for a long time today."

Liao Yu and Zhou Shulan joked, "Mom, you are being too partial, aren't you? You let me drink wine and let Taixi drink coconut milk. You have to treat both daughters-in-law equally."

Song Yi poured a glass of coconut juice for Jin Taixi, and then filled Liao Yu's cup. "Mom, sister-in-law is right. You have to be like me, treating everyone equally regardless of age."

Liao Yu understood Song Yi's hint. Even if Kim Tae-hee married into the Song family, Song Yi would not treat her unfairly. There would be no distinction between her and Kim Tae-hee.

Zhou Shulan knew that Liao Yu was just joking. Her eldest daughter-in-law Liao Yu has always been sensible and very understanding.

"Go away, Taixi is the guest today, and we should treat her well. If you want to drink coconut milk, mom won't say anything to you." Zhou Shulan said quickly.

Song Miao understood immediately and said sensibly, "Grandma, are only guests allowed to drink coconut milk? Then I won't drink it. I'll leave it all for Sister Taixi." Song Miao's words made everyone in the family laugh.

Song Yi was stunned for a moment. Song Miao, which teacher did you learn this reading comprehension from? "Miao Miao, my family bought several boxes of coconut milk. You don't have to save any for Tai Xi. By the way, you can't call Tai Xi sister anymore. You have to call her aunt."

Song Miao's mind worked quickly, "If I don't call Taixi sister, then I should call her old aunt. Ask Sister Taixi, do you think she will be happy if I call her old aunt?" Beifang calls the youngest uncle's wife old aunt.

Liao Yu glared at Song Miao. She knew why her daughter insisted on calling Jin Taixi sister. Jin Taixi understood the conversation between Song Miao and Song Yi and found it very interesting. "Why is it old aunt? Isn't old the most important meaning? Isn't old aunt the same as auntie?"

Zhou Shulan was also amused by Song Miao and Jin Tae Hee. She motioned to Jin Tae Hee to eat more food. "Where can you find such a beautiful aunt? An old lady like me is an aunt. Miaomiao, you should call Tae Hee Auntie from now on. Tae Hee is your uncle's girlfriend, and they are getting married soon. How can you still call her sister Tae Hee? That's so rude."

Song Yi peeled a few shrimps and put them into Song Miao's bowl. "Miao Miao, if Tai Xi and I get married, there will be one more person in the family to care for you, protect you and love you. This is such a good thing. Have you forgotten? Aunt Tai Xi also promised to take you to Tokyo Disneyland during the summer vacation."

Seeing that her grandmother and uncle were very determined, Song Miao was very sensible. She raised her glass and said to Kim Tae Hee, "Aunt Tae Hee, I wish you and uncle a long and happy marriage, and give me a lovely brother!"

When Jin Taixi heard Song Miao say this, she was so happy that her eyebrows almost flew up, and her face was full of smiles, "Thank you Miaomiao, I also wish you academic success and happiness every day."

Liao Yu was also relieved. She was indeed afraid that her daughter Song Miao would have a negative attitude towards Kim Tae Hee. Although Song Miao kept praising Kim Tae Hee all the time, it was because Kim Tae Hee had not married yet. If Kim Tae Hee really married, Song Miao's attitude would not be so good.

Zhou Shulan was also very happy to hear Song Miao say this. She was now eager for Song Yi and Jin Taixi to get married as soon as possible and have more children for the Song family. The eldest son Song Bo left behind an only daughter, Song Miao, so it was natural that her youngest son Song Yi could have more children to inherit the family business.

Song Yi also thought about this problem. He and Chen Fuzhen already have a child. If something unexpected happens and he suddenly passes away, wouldn't all his wealth fall into the hands of Chen Fuzhen and her son? If he wants to have another child, he will definitely hope that Kim Tae-hee will get pregnant first.

After dinner, Song Mingzhe and Zhou Shulan were about to give a gift to their future daughter-in-law, Kim Tae-hee. Song Mingzhe prepared a red envelope of 10,001 yuan, meaning one in a million. Zhou Shulan also prepared a pair of gold bracelets, but Kim Tae-hee was too embarrassed to accept them, and she looked at Song Yi in embarrassment.

Song Yi nodded and asked Jin Taixi to accept it. "Okay, this is also a token of my parents' kindness. Accept it. If I am busy in the future, you can just take care of them for me."

Zhou Shulan was unhappy. "Raising a son is a way to prepare for old age. It is your responsibility as a son to take care of your parents. What does it have to do with your daughter-in-law? Taixi is willing to help out because she is filial. As a son, you can't push the responsibility of taking care of the elderly onto your wife, right?"

Song Yi didn't expect this would lead to trouble, and quickly begged for mercy, "It's my fault. So, I will bring you all to live in Seoul this year, so that you won't say that I am unfilial for living alone in a big villa in Seoul and leaving you in China."

Zhou Shulan has adapted to life in Yanjing and has become familiar with the retired ladies in the Everbright Garden community, so she is unwilling to move to Seoul. "It doesn't matter where you live. Nowadays, children don't live with their parents. It's good for me to live with your sister-in-law and Miaomiao. If you are interested, just come back to see me and your father often when you have time."

Song Yi agreed repeatedly, "That's no problem. When your son makes money this year, we'll buy him a private jet. It will be convenient to fly to Yanjing or Yeji. Just apply to the air traffic control in advance and you can fly at any time. You don't have to wait like for a flight."

When Song Mingzhe heard what Song Yi said, his face turned unhappy. "You have a plane and a yacht, aren't you too high-profile? Why do I feel that the three northeastern provinces can't accommodate you? Can't you invest some money in the border states, contribute to the construction of your hometown, and improve the income level of the people in the border states?"

Thanks to everyone for the monthly tickets. I have sorted out my thoughts. I will try to update more tomorrow. By the way, I also want to thank 时光1979 for the reward.

(End of this chapter)