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Cai Wenchuan's father thought with a touch of pride that he had been able to buy his son a wedding house in S City outright before he even retired. He believed that most fathers in the world couldn't do that, but he had, which meant that his life was a success.
He patted the steering wheel and said to Ye Wenyu, "It belongs to the young master, but I can also buy a lower-end car from the same brand. It will still be a good car, at least a good car worth 500,000." His tone was uncontrollably confident, and he couldn't help but try to be low-key.
Zhang Susu clapped her hands excitedly and cheered, "Wow, Lao Cai, you're so capable, so rich! I really envy you—"
Ye Wenyu was also somewhat surprised. Two years ago, when she was with Cai Wenchuan, she had thought that she would only be able to live in the apartments provided by Q University for young teachers for the rest of her life, and get married, start a family, and have children in that small room where the property rights did not belong to her.
Unexpectedly, Uncle Cai had already prepared a house for his son's wedding.
Cai Wenchuan was much richer than she had imagined.
She glanced at Uncle Cai in surprise. She never expected that someone who had worked as a maid in the Lin family his whole life would be able to buy a house in S City. She knew that many white-collar workers would have to take out a loan until retirement to afford a small house in S City.
Seeing the shocked look in Ye Wenyu's eyes, Cai Wenchuan's father couldn't help but laugh heartily. He glanced at Ye Wenyu again, then, emboldened, said to her meaningfully, "His mother and I both like Xiaoyu. We've watched you grow up, so don't worry. Besides, you're smart and beautiful, a top student at Q University. You might even work with Wenchuan in the future, so we really like you, Xiaoyu. Do you know what your uncle is thinking?"
Money emboldens people, and Cai Wenchuan's father became increasingly blunt in his speech.
here we go again?
Ye Wenyu remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she frowned. She had already refused Aunt Cai's request, and now she was going to refuse Uncle Cai's as well.
He assumed she rejected him because she thought his job was bad and his family was poor, so he boasted about his family's financial situation and then made his request again.
Uncle Cai had been a steward for many years and had indeed become very shrewd. Most young girls would probably agree, but she was a reincarnated woman. In her previous life, she had long been tired of the life of great wealth and luxury.
Ye Wenyu pondered for a moment, remaining silent.
A man like Uncle Cai would be obsequious and respectful in front of his master, but he would be full of superiority in front of poor people like them.
Zhang Susu understood what Cai Wenchuan's father meant and was overjoyed. She said happily, "The little girl is ignorant. Besides, Wenchuan is not in the country now. I am very happy and touched that you two have this thought. You are rich but still remember your poor friends from the past. I really don't have money. I can't prepare a decent dowry for Xiaoyu when she gets married. Old Cai, you are so kind. You don't even ask your son to marry a rich and well-matched woman. I am really happy."
Zhang Susu was so excited that she was incoherent, wishing she could marry her daughter to the Cai family immediately.
Ye Wenyu blushed as red as a bride's veil, overcome with shyness and embarrassment. She lowered her head and remained silent.
Her mother is really something—she hasn't even graduated from university yet, is she some kind of cabbage that can't be sold at the market at night?
Uncle Cai immediately said modestly, "What do you mean by 'marrying someone of equal social standing'? Our family and your family are the ones who are truly a perfect match. 'A daughter from a high-class family marries into a man from a humble family,' that old saying is always true."
Ye Wenyu's face flushed, and his heart pounded. Marrying a woman from a humble background? This uncle really lives the life of a housekeeper with a strong sense of superiority!
The car had already left the winding mountain road and entered the national highway. The oleander trees on both sides rushed past at an extremely fast pace. The wind outside the window ruffled Ye Wenyu's long hair, and Uncle Cai, seeing this, considerately closed the car window.
This time, Ye Wenyu did not thank her.
She was proud and aloof, and she couldn't bear to be looked down upon like that! So although she remained silent, she was very glad that she had refused Aunt Cai's request when she was at the Cai family's house.
She even thought that breaking up with Cai Wenchuan might be a blessing in disguise!
While Ye Wenyu felt resentful of Cai Wenchuan's father's words, Zhang Susu didn't care at all. Having lived in poverty for so long, one gradually loses self-respect, or rather, one's bottom line keeps being lowered. She excitedly said, "Old Cai, thank you for thinking so highly of me. I'll definitely talk to this girl when I get home and encourage her to keep in touch with Wenchuan. Wenchuan likes her a lot. He called me as soon as she got into university, and he's taken good care of her these past two years. What she said just now must have been too sudden; she needs time to think it over. Don't be impatient."
Ye Wenyu continued to pretend to be deaf and dumb.
No matter how much her mother pleads, she won't change her mind.
When Uncle Cai saw that Ye Wenyu seemed unhappy, after showing off his wealth to express his meaning, he wisely fell silent.
He may have overheard his wife's words before leaving home, knowing that Ye Wenyu had rejected their request, but Zhang Susu's excitement gave him confidence and hope.
Before they moved, Zhang Susu was divorced and a single woman with a little girl. Her family was far less well-off than the Cai family. Now, more than a decade later, he is completely different. His life has improved dramatically, his assets have grown, and his friends have become increasingly distinguished. He is now a successful businessman. The host family even said they would give him the detached cabin in the woods, along with the land. The young master is a man of his word, and he believes him. In the future, he will definitely be a prominent and influential figure in S City.
If this girl is smart, like her mother, she will naturally figure it out, and then their family's crisis will be over. Everything will have a happy ending. Cai Wenchuan's father smiled smugly at this thought.
Cai Wenchuan's father drove Ye Wenyu to Q University and then took Zhang Susu to her home. Zhang Susu had something to say to her daughter, so she insisted on getting out of the car at the gate of Q University. The mother and daughter said goodbye to Cai Wenchuan's father and watched him drive away in his huge RV before turning their backs on him.
Ye Wenyu knew that her mother was very frugal. If she didn't take advantage of the situation today, she would definitely feel bad if she had to pay for a taxi home later. Therefore, she took out her phone and said considerately to Zhang Susu, "Mom, it's getting late. I'll call you a car. You should go home quickly. Uncle Wang must be waiting anxiously at home."
Dusk had already fallen like a light veil, and the surrounding scenery was gradually blurring. The dim streetlights lit up like the eyes of a sleepy person. They had gone to the Cai family's house in the morning, but they didn't return until evening, which showed that they had stayed for too long.
Zhang Susu reached out and stopped her, saying, "Don't rush to take a taxi and kick me out. I have something to say to you!" After saying that, she looked at her daughter with a piercing gaze, her tone clearly filled with anger.
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