Chapter 519 I also need to prepare my dowry
"Also, it seems that Zhuang Ganmei hasn't been properly reformed in there. So, I think he's very likely to cause us other troubles. It's best to hold this matter to yourself and bring it up when necessary."
Zhu Xiu Yu spoke seriously and Zhuang Chao Ying also listened seriously.
"You make sense, I understand. I'll do as you say. But what should we do?"
"Next time, we'll report it to the police station and security department. We'll report it every time, so they know we're not just talking, we really will. After we report it, given Zhuang Ganmei's identity, he'll be in serious trouble. If he does it more often, it'll get even more troublesome. I'm sure he'll behave himself."
Zhu Xiuyu gave a solution, then looked at Zhuang Chaoying: "It depends... on whether you are willing to give it up..."
"Why should I be reluctant? The day Tunan came, I dumped a bucket of chicken feather water all over him! Then when I was making chicken soup, I realized I hadn't plucked the feathers clean. I knew Xingyan would have high standards, so I boiled water again and spent a long time plucking."
Zhuang Chaoying said this and gestured at the same time, which made Zhu Xiuyu laugh:
"Teacher Zhuang has made great progress."
Zhuang Chaoying smiled embarrassedly and stretched out his hand to Zhu Xiu Yu. Just then, Hong Bin called out "Mom" outside the door, and he retracted his hand.
"You should take a rest! We are going to pay New Year's greetings and we have to go to several places. We may not be back for dinner in the evening. You can heat up the food yourself when the time comes!" Zhu Xiu Yu instructed.
"Okay, I understand." Zhuang Chaoying watched the two of them leave.
He knew that the two of them were going to wish Huang Ling and others a happy New Year.
When they arrived at Huang Ling's house, Huang Ling asked her first:
"How do I decide if the coat I buy for my future daughter-in-law is suitable?"
"I saw her try it on, and it fits perfectly. Otherwise, you have a bad eye!"
"Does she like the color and style?" Huang Ling asked again.
"I like it! You said you were reluctant to wear it, but I told you not to be reluctant. I will take care of Nichang's clothes from now on." Zhu Xiu Yu's words were filled with joy.
Hongbin sat on the sofa opposite and laughed.
"Xiaoling, Hongbin went to snatch the chocolates from you again, and he snatched so many!" Zhou Huaiyi pointed at the New Year gift that Hongbin had just handed him.
"Brother Bin is really awesome. Lin Dongzhe and I can't even get into the encirclement." Xiaoting said helplessly.
Dongzhe squeezed in but failed to get a seat, and Xiaoting circled around the periphery and couldn't get in.
"Haha, my classmate works there and tells me in advance the approximate time when the goods will be delivered, so I go there in advance to grab them. But I don't have to grab them in the future. I heard from Brother Yiming that Yuesheng has also obtained the agency rights, and Yuesheng will also sell them in the future. You can eat as much as you want." Hongbin smiled innocently.
"Yiming probably knew that your aunt loved to eat it, so he specially fought for the agency rights." Zhou Huaiyi said with a smile.
He patted Hongbin on the shoulder and invited him to debug the newly bought TV at home. Hongbin was familiar with this job, so the two of them got busy while Xiaoting watched and played on the side.
Zhu Xiu Yu and Huang Ling sat on the sofa and talked about the Zhuang family.
Huang Ling assured her: "Don't worry, Hualin will deal with them when he comes back."
"Well, then I understand. By the way, the main reason I came here is to discuss with you when is the best time for us to visit the Zheng family and what gifts to bring. I really don't understand these things, so I need your help." Zhu Xiu Yu glanced at Hong Bin at the other end of the room.
Huang Ling had some understanding of Director Zheng, so the two of them huddled together to discuss. Zhu Xiuyu took out her notebook and carefully wrote down everything:
"Now I feel at ease. I'm not afraid of spending money, but I'm afraid of spending money but not getting it done well and the other party being dissatisfied. This first visit is the most important. The timing of your delivery is perfect, it's Director Zheng's birthday, which is great."
Huang Ling smiled and said, "Now that you mention it, I have to make arrangements for the dowry as well."
"Ah! Xiaoting has a boyfriend and it's still several years before graduation!"
"It's not Xiaoting, it's Shanshan. From what I heard, she wants to get married with Zheyu as soon as they graduate so that they can get a house earlier. Zheyu wants the newly built building in their bureau, and they can get there in time. If they get married at the end of the year, they won't be able to get the new house." Huang Ling said.
Zhu Xiuyu had already heard Zhuang Chaoying mention the news of Wu Jianguo's death, and she became serious:
"If you need any help, just tell me. I'll also prepare a big red envelope. Shanshan has had a hard time. She's such a good girl."
"Okay, I'm sure I need your help," Huang Ling suddenly sat up straight and said seriously, "Oh, by the way, I have something important to tell you."
"Oh, you say." Zhu Xiu Yu raised the small notebook in her hand and turned a page.
Huang Ling snapped her notebook and said, "Big sister! Rest! From the sixth to the fifteenth day of the lunar month, rest! No work!"
"How can I take a ten-day break? No, no!"
"You're pretty quick!"
"That's right, these are just a few numbers."
"What can you do? I don't care! Anyway, you have to rest well for ten days! Don't do any work! If anyone comes to you, I will make trouble for them!"
"Tsk, that won't do... that won't do... okay, okay, okay... I'll leave it alone, okay!"
"That's better." Huang Ling was relieved to see her compromise.
Because Hongbin stayed in Shanghai for the New Year, he chose to be on duty during the Spring Festival. He had to choose between overtime pay and compensatory leave. This way he had ten days of vacation, which was just right for him to accompany Zhu Xiuyu back to Suzhou.
Zhu Xiu Yu was against it at first. She didn't want Hong Bin and Zheng Shuyun, who were in the honeymoon period, to not see each other for half a month. After asking, she found out that Zheng Shuyun was sent abroad to study after the New Year and would not be back until the end of the month. Only then did she feel relieved.
She whispered this to Huang Ling, who leaned in closer and said, "You've finally become more sensible. Haha! Otherwise, I'd think your genes were wasted."
Zhu Xiuyu smiled with her lips pursed and clapped her hands.
Hong Bin turned around and saw the two of them chatting intimately, so he smiled in return. When he saw the two of them looking at him with a smirk, he knew they were talking about him, and his face turned red.
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On the morning of the eighth day of the first lunar month, Zhuang Hualin and his family returned to Suzhou.
The first thing was to go to Huang Ling's house to pay New Year's greetings. Then Pengfei was called away by Dongzhe to accompany Xiaojun, and Hongbin went to play with his classmates. There were only four adults left at home, and they began to discuss how to deal with those two.
"I'll go buy some bricks to reinforce the courtyard wall, and buy a new iron gate. This one is too old, makes a lot of noise, and the iron sheet is thin." Xiangdong said after thinking for a while.
"Yes, change to a better lock!" Zhuang Hualin agreed.
"Well, thank you for your hard work, Xiangdong. But these are secondary. The main thing is that we must be united and you must be firm in your attitude." Zhu Xiu Yu expressed her opinion.
"Oh, sister-in-law, don't worry, I have always been resolute. It all depends on whether big brother is resolute or not."
Being called by his sister, Zhuang Chaoying quickly agreed:
"I'm determined! Of course I am determined too! From now on, I'll give my salary to Xiuyu, and I'll keep ten dollars on me as a backup. Even if she asks me for it, I won't have any."
After discussing for a long time, they actually didn't have any plan. It was just a matter of fighting back with earth and soldiers.
After discussing with them, Zhu Xiu Yu went back to Suihua Building to work.
Zhuang Hualin praised him, "Brother, Sanshi, you did a great job this time! That's how you should treat them. Let them know you're not a pushover. Now they can't hold you back anymore!"
Zhuang Chaoying nodded: "Yes! I feel refreshed when I do this."
Zhuang Hualin added, "Only if you are more resolute can your sister-in-law be at ease and look upon you with a different eye."
"I know, I know." Zhuang Chaoying replied.
Zhuang Hualin didn't know that soon his determination would be of use.
That day, they received a call from Zhuang Ganmei, saying that Zhuang's mother was admitted to the hospital.
Zhuang Ganmei waited in the hospital for a whole day, but did not see either Zhuang Hualin or Zhuang Chaoying.
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