Inside the Zhang family's house, Xie Heng was escorted to the door by the aunt in the family compound. He shouted, "Yu Zhaodi, your future son-in-law is here, come out and greet him!" and then turned and left. After all, she had already found out everything she needed to know, and who would want to see Yu Zhaodi's annoying face again?
When Zhang Yumei heard that Xie Heng was coming, she walked out directly.
"Xie Heng, you're here."
"Yumei, I'm here."
Xie Heng and Zhang Yumei looked at each other. Xie Heng's face turned red and he muttered to himself: Although Zhang Yumei is not as good as Xu Zhiyi, she is also good-looking. What else is there to be dissatisfied with?
When Xie Heng saw Zhang Dabing, he quickly saluted and said, "Hello, Captain Zhang."
Zhang Dabing laughed and said, "Xie Heng, why do you call me Battalion Commander at home? That's too formal. Just call me Uncle Zhang."
"Uncle Zhang, Aunt Zhang."
Zhang Dabing and Yu Zhaodi quickly agreed: "This is Yumei's younger brother, Youcai. Youcai, this is your third brother-in-law."
"Hello, third brother-in-law."
Xie Heng looked at the child standing next to Yu Zhaodi, and secretly compared him with Xu Zhiyan in his heart. The difference was not small at all.
Although Xu Zhiyan was only 16 years old, he had been exercising for many years and was strong and energetic. Then he looked at Zhang Youcai, who was only 13 years old, but he had eaten so much that he looked like a fat boy. He was probably not even as strong as his fourth brother.
The Zhang family favors boys over girls. Zhang Youcai has three older sisters, so who cares if they are married? However, under Yu Zhaodi's constant pressure since childhood, the two married sisters would bring things from their in-laws back to the Zhang family whenever they had something to do. This meant that Zhang Youcai, who had both his married sisters contributing food and the doting of Zhang Dabing and Yu Zhaodi, had eaten himself into a fat man weighing over 100 pounds.
Xie Heng sat down and chatted with Zhang Dabing and Yu Zhaodi. They asked about the basic situation of Xie Heng's family, where his home was, how many people were in his family, etc.
When Xie Heng said that the family had not yet split up and even had to send money back home every month, Yu Zhaodi frowned and looked at Zhang Dabing with a gloomy expression.
Zhang Dabing's expression suddenly changed, and he nodded, "That's fine. After all, you still have three children back home, as well as your parents. You should send some money home every month."
Yu Zhaodi pondered: This won't work. Sending money before the wedding is fine, but sending half a month's salary back home afterward is no longer acceptable. After marriage, Yumei must be the head of the household. Ideally, Yumei could bring back things from her in-laws' home, just like the eldest and second sons. That would be fantastic.
"Xie Heng, it doesn't matter how much you send before marriage. But if you send half of your salary back after marriage, I'm afraid it will affect your and Yumei's future life. Although there is no shortage of anything in the city, you need tickets and money to buy everything. If you and Yumei have children in the future, you can't live too hard."
Xie Heng's face darkened, but he felt that what Zhang Dabing and Yu Zhaodi said made sense. Before he remarried, he had left his child in his hometown. He had two sisters-in-law there, and if he had sent the same amount, they would have been unhappy. That's why he added another fifteen yuan. Now that he was about to marry Zhang Yumei, and their child was old enough to go to school, he would definitely have to take them home. Naturally, he couldn't send so much money back home anymore. Everything in the city cost money, and if he wanted to move up in the career ladder, he couldn't afford to be stingy with his superiors.
Xie Heng replied, "Aunt, I know everything you said. Originally, it was because my parents had three children back home and it was hard for them to take care of them. After I marry Yumei, it will definitely be like this. Uncle Zhang, don't worry, I won't let Yumei suffer with me."
Zhang Dabing smiled and said, "Okay, okay."
Zhang Dabing turned his head and looked at Yu Zhaodi again, and Yu Zhaodi instantly understood what Zhang Dabing meant.
"Xie Heng, you and my daughter Yumei have been together for almost half a year now. When are you two going to set a date? Your uncle Zhang and I can also make plans early."
"Listen to Uncle Zhang and Aunt Zhang. My parents are in their hometown and may not be able to come. I'll just write back and tell them when the time comes. They won't mind."
"Okay, then I'll get you two married next spring."
"Okay, auntie."
Ever since Xie Heng arrived, Zhang Yumei's eyes hadn't left his. When Zhang Yumei heard what Yu Zhaodi and Zhang Dabing had said, she felt a little dissatisfied. But then she thought back to her previous life, when she and Xie Heng had just gotten married, and how Xie Heng hadn't sent most of his monthly salary home, and how she'd been in charge of the household expenses. It wasn't until she and he returned to their original unit that Xie Heng took over the household expenses.
No matter where I am in this life, I must control the family's money and keep Xie Heng under control. I must not let Xie Heng show favoritism towards anyone back home. As for the three children left by his ex-wife, I will have them come and take care of me after I have my own children. I will buy them nice things from time to time, and I can also build a good reputation for myself outside. It would be best if I could distract Xie Heng and the three children.
Xie Heng looked at Zhang Yumei, then at Zhang Dabing and Yu Zhaodi. "Uncle Zhang, Auntie. I don't know how much stuff is needed to get married in the city. Why don't you tell me and I'll bring the stuff back directly so we don't have to look for a matchmaker? What do you think?"
Of course, Yu Zhaodi didn't want to give money to the matchmaker, but she still looked at Zhang Dabing before she spoke. She didn't continue until Zhang Dabing nodded.
"Xie Heng, you're getting married for the second time, but my Yumei is getting married for the first time. Although we'd like to have a grand wedding, let's keep it low-key and not hire a matchmaker. After you and Yumei have a child, we'll hold a grand celebration for your centenary."
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