Chapter 536 Going Home for the New Year
The trip to Shanghai went very smoothly, and the matter was almost resolved in just over half a month.
On the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, Sheng Xiping, along with Sheng Yunfang and Jiang Yanbin who had taken leave, headed back together and flew to the capital first.
Just then, Wu Yucheng and Sheng Yunfei returned to the capital. Wu Bingzhong and his wife invited the Sheng siblings to their home, and everyone had a small gathering at the Wu family home that evening.
Wu Yucheng and Sheng Yunfei's baby is almost nine months old. The two boys look exactly alike, chubby and plump, with tiger-like heads and cute faces, and are especially adorable.
Wu Bingzhong and his wife doted on their grandson, holding him tightly and refusing to let go. Old Wu was overjoyed to see his great-grandson.
When Sheng Xiping and Wu Yucheng got together, they inevitably had to talk about business.
With the Wu family's connections in Guangzhou, getting approval for a piece of land to build a shopping mall would be a piece of cake. So Wu Yucheng got things done very smoothly.
Jiang Yanbin came back with Sheng Xiping and the others. The Wu family was going to host a banquet, so it wouldn't be appropriate to leave him alone in the hotel.
Besides, everyone wanted to see what Sheng Yunfang's boyfriend looked like, so Jiang Yanbin came along too.
Wu Yucheng chatted with Sheng Xiping, while Wu Bingzhong and Sheng Xikang chatted with Jiang Yanbin.
During the Chinese New Year, it's customary to visit each other as a matter of social obligation.
“My father-in-law also said that Xiao Jiang seems like a good person. Our fourth son should be just as good as him.”
Everyone put down their things, took off their coats and hung them on the wall, and then sat down to chat.
"Fifth Brother and Yucheng have returned to the capital. They might come back on the third or fourth day of the Lunar New Year. Fourth Brother's girlfriend should also be able to come after the New Year."
Sheng Xikang has also gained experience over the years. While chatting, he subtly inquires about the Jiang family's situation and observes Jiang Yanbin's words and actions.
"Brother, what do you think of Xiao Jiang?"
Someone like Jiang Yanbin, who graduated from a prestigious university and has a pretty good job in a big city, would be incredibly arrogant and look down on others if he were in that situation.
Last year, Sheng Yunfei was pregnant and didn't come back for the New Year. This year is the first time she has returned to her parents' home since they got married, so they must treat her well.
And Brother Yujiang, who brought our parents down the other day, specially brought them deer, roe deer, and wild boar.
Jiang Yanbin is from Shenyang, so he got off at Shenyang North Station. After Jiang Yanbin got off and left, Sheng Xikang quickly pulled his older brother aside.
The family back home already knew when Sheng Xiping and the others would be returning and had arranged for someone to pick them up at the Tonghua train station well in advance.
And then there's Jiang Yanbin, the future son-in-law, we need to make an even grander visit.
Nowadays, Sheng Xiping is the one who calls the shots in the Sheng family. As long as he approves, no one else has anything to say.
At dinner, the Wu family prepared a sumptuous meal, and Wu Bingzhong and his brother drank some wine with the young people.
Sheng Xikang and his brother share the same idea: when a girl is looking for a partner, she doesn't care about his current wealth or poverty, as long as he has good character.
Upon hearing this, Sheng Xiping exclaimed, "Oh dear, with so many things, what else is there to buy?"
Sheng Xiping and his companions got off the bus in Tonghua, ate something to tide them over, and then took a bus back to Songjianghe.
Back in our hometown, Brother Xiyun recently sent apples here, and also brought us a lot of fruit, seafood, and shrimp.
Upon seeing this, Sheng Liancheng quickly took his grandson and showered him with affection, offering him candy, biscuits, and other treats to appease the child.
In early spring, Sheng Liancheng and his wife went to Shenzhen. They didn't catch any piglets at home, only a few chickens. They killed them a few days ago to keep for the New Year.
A few days ago, my dad had someone bring back a lot of rice, fish, and other things from Heilongjiang Province. His old friends in the bureau all got some, and our family kept quite a lot too.
"We arrived home yesterday afternoon, just one day earlier than you. Your dad and I came down on the 24th."
Sheng Xikang has seen all kinds of people over the years.
The two brothers exchanged opinions on Jiang Yanbin and both thought the young man was alright.
"Oh right, our parents also brought down several chickens and a basket of eggs."
"No need, we have everything we need at home. We have a whole lot of things that people have given us in the storeroom."
Everyone was chatting and laughing, making it a very lively scene.
In this respect, Jiang Yanbin is quite good; he is down-to-earth and his speech and behavior are all excellent.
As soon as I entered the house, I saw Sheng Liancheng and his wife, as well as Sheng Xi'an's family.
Zhou Qinglan was preparing dinner in the outer room when she heard Sheng Xiping calling her, and she hurriedly replied.
Who is Wu Bingzhong? If he says it's good, then there must be no problem.
Normally, Zhou Qinglan wouldn't dare accept things from people indiscriminately. It was only when these close relatives and friends sent things that Zhou Qinglan felt embarrassed to refuse, so she could only accept them.
His speech and behavior were impeccable; he was genuinely down-to-earth, not the kind of person who boasts and brags to everyone he meets.
Sheng Xiping is now a general manager, and many people come to give him gifts during the Chinese New Year.
"Oh, when did the second brother and his wife get back?" Sheng Xiping asked with a smile.
"Honey, how's the New Year's preparation going? How about we go buy something else tomorrow?" Sheng Xiping called out to Zhou Qinglan in the outer room.
Sheng Xinze wasn't shy at all. He hugged Zhang Shuzhen's neck and affectionately called her "Grandma," which made Zhang Shuzhen very happy. She kissed her grandson's cheek twice.
Zhang Shuzhen came over with a big smile and picked up her grandson Sheng Xinze. "Oh my, you've gotten heavier again. Good boy, I can tell you haven't been eating a lot."
That night, Sheng Xiping and the others went back to Sheng Xikang's place to stay. The next morning, they took the train back together.
Sheng Xiping glanced at his younger brother and asked with a half-smile, "So what do you think? I've seen you chat with him quite a bit, what do you think of this young man?"
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