Chapter 275: Preliminary Agreement on the Wedding, Big Surprise
Zhang Baiyan agreed immediately and readily, "No problem. It just so happens that our new house will not be renovated until the end of spring, and then we need to ventilate it before we can move in. May Day is just right, so we don't have to rush."
Upon hearing this, Yu's mother breathed a sigh of relief. She saw that Zhang Baiyan was becoming more and more satisfied. At this moment, she had long forgotten about her son who sold beef in the vegetable market. She was extremely glad that she did not stop Zhang Baiyan and Yu Yunfei from dating.
After thinking about this, Yu's mother asked again: "By the way, Bai Yan, the etiquette here is different from yours. Is there any etiquette over there?"
Zhang Baiyan was stunned and said hesitantly, "I really don't know. I haven't been back this year, and I haven't had a chance to discuss it with my parents. But you just need to follow the etiquette here, and then go with Yunfei to attend the wedding banquet as her family. We can cover the round-trip airfare, food and accommodation."
Aunt Yu Yunfei did some calculations in her mind and was once again shocked by the generosity of the Zhang family.
Father Yu said, "We definitely need to go over for the banquet, but we can just take care of the round-trip tickets. We can't let you prepare everything. It's settled. I'll arrange it."
Seeing that Father Yu did not want to be refuted, Zhang Baiyan did not refuse him and said, "Then we will arrange the hotel."
Father Yu had no objection.
After everyone finished talking, they sat together and had a meal before letting Yu Yunfei take Zhang Baiyan to rest. Several relatives of the Yu family were still sitting downstairs chatting.
Yu Yunfei's second aunt said to Yu's mother, "Why didn't you talk to him about the betrothal gift? You can't be careless about such a big thing! You should know that our Jiao'er's betrothal gift was 60,000 yuan! If you don't mention it, what if they don't have this custom and don't make preparations?"
If Yu's mother had heard this before, she would have rushed to find Yu Yunfei and asked her to tell Zhang Baiyan. However, after seeing the generosity of the other party, Yu's mother was calm instead. She laughed and said, "It's okay. It doesn't matter if they don't have such a gift. After all, the Zhang family is well-off. Yunfei won't suffer when she marries there. This is much better than the betrothal gift. Even if we accept the betrothal gift, we will let the girl take it away. It doesn't matter if we don't go through this formality."
As soon as these words were spoken, Second Aunt felt a little embarrassed. She didn't want to continue sitting here and listening to Yu's mother bragging. She said a few polite words and left in a hurry.
Others were still expressing their envy for Yu's father and mother. Yu Yunfei's aunt sighed, "Alas! It's better for the children to have a promising future. Our horizons are just like that. We have always lived in the county town and only have our own little piece of land in our eyes. We are taller than others and we can't compare with those who have seen the world and made their own choices! Alas! There is no hope for our children. We can only urge our grandchildren to learn more from our cousins."
Yu's mother couldn't help but agree, she was very proud in her heart but spoke humble and polite words.
It was already three or four in the afternoon when all the guests had left. After a busy day, Yu's mother was still in high spirits. She looked at the jade bracelet on her wrist from time to time, and her movements became much quieter, for fear that it would be bumped.
Zhang Baiyan woke up from a nap and found the Yu family very quiet. He sent a message to Yu Yunfei, and soon Yu Yunfei took him to the county town for a walk.
However, it was freezing cold, and the two of them couldn't walk far, so they just took a few walks around their home.
Zhang Baiyan stayed at Yu's house for one night and set off back to Pushi the next day. Since Zhang Wanwan was not going back this year, Yu Yunfei wanted to go back with him to celebrate the New Year.
In the past, Yu's mother would definitely not be happy, but now she hopes that Yu Yunfei will coax her future parents-in-law more. Not only did she send them off happily, she also bought a lot of local specialties for them to take with them.
Zhang Baiyan's trip to the Yue family ended successfully.
The two returned to Pu City. Zhang's father and mother were very disappointed to learn that Zhang Wanwan would not come back for the New Year. They couldn't get through to her on the phone and could only sigh helplessly. Fortunately, there was Yu Yunfei, which was a comfort to them.
New Year's Eve.
Zhang Wanwan was still busy in the research institute. Jian Rongkun came over and called her to go to the cafeteria to eat dumplings. Then she vaguely remembered that today was New Year's Eve, and she felt a little dazed.
After leaving the research institute, staring at the cold northwest wind, Zhang Wanwan followed the group towards the cafeteria.
Although life in the mountains is hard, the food they eat is definitely not bad. However, the canteen does not usually prepare things like dumplings.
Not only is the Spring Festival Gala being broadcast in the cafeteria tonight, there is also a lot of sumptuous food and even wine.
Zhang Wanwan ordered a bowl of dumplings and sat at the same table with Jian Rongkun and the others. She picked up the old phone and hesitantly dialed Zhang's father's cell phone number.
Mr. Zhang on the other end of the phone glanced at the phone. It seemed like he didn't want to answer the unfamiliar call, but after hesitating for a moment he finally answered it.
As soon as the phone call was connected, Zhang Wanwan whispered, "Dad, Happy New Year."
Two tears suddenly fell from Zhang's slightly drunk face. He quickly stood up and started talking, "Girl! How are you living over there? Did you have anything delicious tonight? Are you warmly dressed? Is this your new cell phone number? Daddy will save it for you."
Zhang Wanwan felt upset and her nose was sore. She tried hard not to cry and asked casually, "Dad, my brother should have gone home. Is Yunfei with him? Have they set a date? If they have, please let me know in advance so I can go back and attend their wedding!"
When Zhang's father heard this, he immediately became excited. "It's settled. We'll choose a date during the May Day holiday to suit your brother's schedule. They'll both be here for the New Year this year, but you'll be missing. You have to take care of yourself when you're out there."
Zhang Wanwan responded obediently and only went to eat dumplings after her father hung up.
The cafeteria was suddenly filled with the sound of spoons hitting bowls and chopsticks.
Soon, another group of people came in through the gate. Everyone looked over and stood up at the same time, "Hello, professors!"
The group of old professors, led by Mr. Chen, smiled very kindly. Mr. Chen said, "Hello everyone, don't work overtime tonight. Eat well and have fun. You still have to work hard tomorrow. By the way, we have a new person in our institute tonight. Let me introduce him to you."
A figure stood out from behind Chen Lai and the others.
Zhang Wanwan's pupils suddenly shrank, her mouth opened wide, and she looked incredulous.
Elder Chen looked at her and laughed, "This is Leng Ziyue. He just came back from abroad. He will be a graduate student at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is studying biotechnology. We will need his help later in the project. He came here to familiarize himself with the project. Ziyue will join Rong Kun's group in the future."
Leng Ziyue nodded to everyone. Before they could recover from his angelic looks, they watched him walk towards Jian Rongkun and the others.
(End of this chapter)
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