"Good, lad, you've really got potential." Old Wu looked at Sheng Xiping with even more affection than he would at his own grandson.
“My child, listen to your grandfather. Our country is still very backward in many aspects. There are many things that we can’t even figure out how to study, even if we want to.”
If you have the ability, then think of a way to bring back more advanced technology for us.
People like Mr. Wu's greatest wish in their lives was for their motherland to be strong, prosperous, and strong. For this, they dedicated their entire lives to their efforts.
Although we are at peace now, there is still a long road ahead. If we want our country to be strong and not be bullied, we must improve our own strength as soon as possible.
Developed Western countries have long imposed blockades on various advanced technologies. There are so many things that we have never even seen before, and we have no idea where to begin researching them.
Mr. Wu's intention was simply to have Sheng Xiping take advantage of trade to find some things that would be useful to us, so that we could learn from and refer to them.
"Grandpa, the task you assigned is a bit heavy. I can't say for sure that I can do it, but I will do my best."
Sheng Xiping understood the old man's thoughts, so he nodded in agreement.
"Oh, good boy, I know you can do it."
Old Wu held Sheng Xiping's hand with his right hand and patted the back of Sheng Xiping's hand with his left hand, smiling with satisfaction.
Sheng Liancheng and his son chatted with Old Wu and Wu Bingzhong, while Zhang Shuzhen, Wu Yuhua, and Sheng Yunfei discussed engagement matters with Yu Wenlan.
Yu Wenlan and Zhang Shuzhen had already discussed it, and Wu Yucheng and Sheng Yunfei would get engaged on May 4th, which is the 26th day of the third month in the lunar calendar.
Regarding the details of the engagement, Yu Wenlan inevitably had to ask Zhang Shuzhen, mainly to inquire about the engagement customs in Northeast China.
Zhang Shuzhen didn't have any special requirements. She just said that it was fine to follow the customs of the capital. As long as the two children got along well, everything else was secondary.
The two families got together and chatted happily, and they also had dinner at the Wu family's house.
The next day, after everyone had gone to work, Zhang Shuzhen asked Sheng Xiping and Sheng Yunfei to accompany her to various shopping malls in the capital to shop.
"The day after tomorrow, Lao Wu and Yu Cheng will get engaged. I'm thinking we should hurry to the mall and buy Yu Cheng two more outfits."
In fact, Zhang Shuzhen had already prepared two sets, both of which were the best ones she had bought from Songjianghe Store.
But once she arrived in the capital, Zhang Shuzhen felt insecure, fearing that the Wu family would look down on things from a small place.
So she wanted her daughter and son to accompany her to the big shopping malls in the capital and buy a couple more high-end outfits.
Don't make it too shabby, it'll embarrass your daughter.
"Mom, you don't need to bother. Yunfei already bought a whole set of clothes in Hong Kong. They're all packed in a suitcase. Just take them over tomorrow."
"We brought several suitcases back with us this time, just to pack our engagement clothes." Sheng Xiping laughed when he heard this and quickly explained.
Wu Yucheng doesn't really care about these things. He wears all kinds of clothes, including those international big brands from Hong Kong. He looks very elegant and gentlemanly in them.
He never complained about wearing a worn-out military overcoat and heavy cotton shoes; on the contrary, he said they were warmer that way.
When he was in Heihe, Wu Yucheng wore a tattered military overcoat, a cotton hat, and big cotton shoes every day when he went to the island to trade, never complaining about getting dirty or tired.
Zhang Shuzhen always buys him the best clothes, so Wu Yucheng certainly won't mind his mother-in-law's good intentions.
Hearing this, Zhang Shuzhen felt much relieved. She then went with her daughter to see the prepared clothes. The mother and daughter discussed it and decided to bring them all out on the engagement day.
Even so, Zhang Shuzhen did not give up the idea of going out shopping, so the three men had no choice but to accompany Zhang Shuzhen shopping.
This woman loves shopping, regardless of age. Zhang Shuzhen and Sheng Yunfei were shopping with great enthusiasm, while Sheng Liancheng and Sheng Xiping followed behind helplessly.
After shopping for two days in a row, Zhang Shuzhen bought a lot of things and finally had her fill.
May 4th happened to be a Sunday. Sheng Xikang and his wife didn't go to work, and Sheng Xitai didn't go to school either. The whole family got up early to get ready.
The engagement requires the man to visit the woman's home. The Sheng family doesn't own a house in the capital, but Sheng Xikang does.
Sheng Xikang is Yunfei's older brother, so it's perfectly reasonable for her to get engaged at his home.
Around nine o'clock in the morning, Wu Bingzhong and his wife, Wu Bingyi and his wife, and Wu Yuqing and his wife arrived at Sheng Xikang's house with a generous engagement gift.
In addition to the engagement ceremony prepared by the Wu family, Wu Yucheng also prepared a complete set of gold jewelry for Sheng Yunfei, all of which were custom-made in a gold shop in Hong Kong, and were novel and unique.
In addition, a gift of 10,001 yuan was prepared, symbolizing that it was one in a million.
With Wu Yucheng's current financial resources, this amount is just a drop in the ocean.
In fact, Wu Yucheng wanted to give more, but Wu Bingzhong and Yu Wenlan didn't allow it.
Given their family's status, it's best not to be too ostentatious; it would have a negative impact if word got out.
After thinking it over, Wu Yucheng realized that after they got married, everything would belong to the two of them, so he didn't bother with these matters.
In addition to the four sets of winter and summer clothes prepared for Wu Yucheng, the Sheng family also provided him with a Roman watch.
In addition, 999 yuan was prepared as a return gift, symbolizing longevity.
Nowadays, things aren't as complicated as they used to be; getting engaged is a simple matter.
Traditionally, the bride's family prepares a banquet to entertain guests on the engagement day. Nowadays, fewer people hold engagement banquets at home; most go to restaurants.
Therefore, Sheng Xikang also booked a hotel and prepared a sumptuous banquet, which satisfied both parties.
At the start of the banquet, Sheng Yunfei and Wu Yucheng toasted their elders and addressed them as "older relatives." Both sets of parents then gave them generous red envelopes.
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