"Crying? Did we come at the wrong time?"
A familiar chuckle sounded from outside the door. Ruan Xianxian looked up and saw Chu Li, Mu Xia, Zhao Di, and Cai Cai standing leisurely outside the courtyard.
Chu Li took the first step, and Ruan Xianxian rushed up. He naturally placed his hand on the little girl's head and rubbed it hard.
"That little girl who used to pee in the mud under the tree and keep herself entertained all day by putting ants in a spinning top, is married now!"
Ruan Xianxian glared at him fiercely with her red, tear-reddened eyes, like a crying rabbit. What kind of person is he, always bringing up my shortcomings!
Chu Li gently lowered her head, "Congratulations, I wish you happiness!"
Ruan Xianxian's eyes reddened again. In her previous life, she returned to her hometown and married Lu Yi. At that time, Chu Li had already established himself in the political arena, but he still came to her wedding.
Although she could only see him from afar, and although he didn't look well, she knew he had arrived!
She had waited two lifetimes for this congratulation, and with tears in her eyes, she smiled and said, "I will, Uncle Chu!"
Chu Li smiled, rolled up her sleeves, and stepped into the courtyard first. "Grandma Yan, it's been a long time. I heard the wedding is coming up soon. Is there anything I can help with?"
Then Mu Xia and Zhao Di came forward one after another to offer their congratulations. Ruan Xianxian looked at the latter and wanted to ask her something, but Xia Xia interrupted her.
She twirled two keys in her hand, raising her eyebrows. "Look, what's this?"
Ruan Xianxian brainstormed. Mu Xia couldn't possibly show her the two broken keys. Judging from their shape, they looked very similar to the keys to her front door.
He confirmed, "You also bought a house around here."
"Smart!" Mu Xia stepped forward and pinched her fair cheek. "Old Chu got it. It's a three-courtyard house and a one-courtyard house. It's not on the street, it's a bit behind your house."
The surprise came unexpectedly. Without asking, everyone knew that the three-courtyard house was the property that Chu Li had arranged for Xia Xia, while the first courtyard house was probably for Zhao Di.
Unlike outsiders like them, the Chu family has been rooted in Beijing since ancient times, with a deep status and extensive connections.
According to Mu Xia, the house is currently still under Chu Li's name. She will sell the three-courtyard house to Chu Li for 15,000 yuan, and the one-courtyard house to Zhao Di for 8,000 yuan. There's no rush; the transfer will be done after Chu Li's wedding.
Ruan Xianxian was completely dumbfounded!
A three-courtyard house in Chongwen costs 15,000? What about the one I bought two years ago after haggling and haggling, asking for 96,000, and finally spending 50,000 to buy a two-courtyard house?
A great injustice?
Miyano chuckled as he comforted his newlywed wife, who was reeling from being struck by lightning and questioning the meaning of life.
"At this time, there are no standard regulations on housing prices. It's all up to the sellers to ask for whatever price they want. Whether it's 90,000 or 30,000, we'll still make a profit in two years."
The extra money you spend won't even amount to a fraction of what you'll have in twenty years!
Instead of being comforted, Ruan Xianxian became even more upset. "Fifty thousand! That's fifty thousand! Enough for me to buy two and a half three-courtyard houses!"
Miyano hummed in agreement. "I'll make up for the two and a half houses you lost, double the amount!"
Ruan Xianxian became happy again!
He stood in front of Mu Xia with his hands behind his back, chin raised, showing off, only to be mercilessly grabbed by the collar and thrown out of the room!
Despite all the playful banter, the wedding banquet is scheduled for the 28th day of the Lunar New Year!
The Miyano family has a custom of not getting married in the first month of the lunar calendar. The 28th is a good day to come to the wedding banquet if you have time, as most families have already prepared for the New Year.
At night, wanting to eat meat but only able to taste bland salt, Miyano's breathing became heavy. She covered her eyes with one hand, "Don't provoke me!"
After receiving no response for a while, he turned his head and saw that the little heartless person who had just lit the fire was half asleep. He reached out and hugged him, Miyano's voice sounding aggrieved:
"Honey, how much longer until you turn twenty-eight?!"
Exhausted, Ruan Xianxian patted the man's back and casually replied, "It'll be quick!"
On the morning of the 28th, Ruan Xianxian finally met all five of Feng's brothers and two older sisters for the first time.
He looked at the two identical men in front of him and almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.
How can they look so alike?
Brother Feng, now middle-aged, has deep frown lines on his brows and rarely smiles.
Feng Erge, who is said to be the most hot-tempered of the brothers, was pulled aside by Feng Xiaomei for a whispered conversation after presenting the congratulatory gift.
Ruan Xianxian didn't want to eavesdrop, but her hearing was too good.
"Second brother, your brother-in-law was called away to a meeting by his boss as soon as he got off the train. On such a joyous day, do you think the higher-ups are deliberately trying to bring bad luck to our family?"
Feng Er immediately frowned, "This is too unfair! What kind of meeting can't be held tomorrow?"
Feng Xiaomei muttered, "That's right. At work, he treats your brother-in-law like a beast of burden. I had to go to the hospital alone to give birth to my second child while I was heavily pregnant."
Now that we're in the capital, what important matter can't be discussed later?
"Is that so?" Second Brother Feng raised his voice and slammed his teacup down. "I'm going to find them!"
Ruan Xianxian: ...
These two look like they're not very bright!
Feng Ruolei gave the two of them a cold glance, which immediately silenced the brother and sister who were about to go out and fight.
She told Ruan Xianxian, "The third and fourth siblings are helping the fifth sibling receive guests at the new house. We'll see them later. It's still early before the event. Have something to eat before you put on your makeup."
After saying that, he led his younger siblings, who were still whispering, out of the room!
No sooner had Feng Ruolei left than a dark figure darted up and tightly gripped Ruan Xianxian's hand.
The woman was well-dressed and had a pleasing appearance, but her narrow forehead and thin lips made her smile somewhat unpleasant.
"Xianxian, right? I heard you're going to bring Dad to Beijing to take care of him. How can I accept that? But don't worry, we're an open-minded family."
There's no rule that the eldest son must support his parents. Dad always favors the fifth son, and we should respect his opinion. The most important thing is that Dad is happy in his later years.
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