When Luo Yu and Cui Xiangqian saw that Shen Yu had actually helped Geng Huaide arrange a marriage proposal, and that it had been successful, they were surprised to find that Shen Yu had indeed helped Geng Huaide.
They also crowded around Shen Yu, grinning shamelessly as they asked her, "Chairwoman Shen, neither of us has a boyfriend or girlfriend. When would you like to introduce us to someone?"
Shen Yu looked at Luo Yu and Cui Xiangqian, thinking that most of these veteran employees were single, and that she really needed to find a way to help them solve their personal problems.
She thought for a moment and said to Luo Yu and Cui Xiangqian, "How about this, I'll have the HR department organize a social event for unmarried men and women within the company every two weeks. If you want to find a partner, just sign up for the social event and see if you can find someone you click with."
Luo Yu laughed and said, "That's a good idea. At least we have another way to meet girls. Whether it works out or not depends on fate."
Shen Yu also said to them, "You should be more proactive and ask your relatives and friends to see if there are any suitable people. Go out and meet more people. Many people have successfully entered into marriage through blind dates."
In this era, there are no exorbitant dowries, no high housing prices, no immense life pressures like in later generations, and no as many demands as people in later generations. Unmarried men and women do not have the idea of ​​not getting married or having children; they all want to get married as soon as they reach a certain age.
If you reach the age to get married but still can't find a wife, you'll naturally feel anxious.
People like Luo Yu and Cui Xiangqian are all adult men in their twenties who have returned from military service.
Geng Huaide is the oldest among their group of retired veteran employees.
Now that Geng Huaide's marriage problem will be resolved soon, Luo Yu and the other young men are also eager to get married.
Shen Yu wrote down their request.
The next day at work, she mentioned this to Kevin and asked him to arrange for the HR department to organize two social events for unmarried male and female employees within the company each month.
The social event should include fun activities that promote relationships, and all necessary supplies, food, and drinks will be provided by the company.
For unmarried employees, as long as they are willing to participate in social events and meet new friends, that's fine. If they can form a couple, that's great. If they can form several couples, that would be even better.
Kevin accepted the order and quickly relayed Shen Yu's command.
Let's talk about Geng Huaide and Shi Xiaolan.
After getting off work that day, Geng Huaide carried several large bags of gifts he had bought from the supermarket and went home with Shi Xiaolan.
When Shi Weiliang and Liu Yuxiu saw Geng Huaide, who was tall, handsome, and looked very composed, they immediately took a liking to him.
After talking for a whole night, Shi Weiliang and Liu Yuxiu agreed to the marriage between Geng Huaide and Shi Xiaolan.
Geng Huaide seized the opportunity and said to Shi Weiliang and Liu Yuxiu, "Uncle, Aunt, my parents have always hoped that I can bring my girlfriend home for the Spring Festival. This year, I want to bring Xiaolan home to meet my parents. After we come back for the Spring Festival, Xiaolan and I will first get our marriage certificate and have a banquet in Shenzhen, and then have a banquet at home. Is that okay?"
In the 1980s, marriage certificates could only be obtained in the woman's place of household registration, and children were registered in the mother's household registration area after birth.
Later, as society progressed, the marriage registration regulations were amended, allowing couples to obtain marriage certificates in either their place of household registration, and newborn children could freely choose to be registered in either the place of household registration of the man or woman.
Shi Weiliang hesitated for a moment and said, "Xiao Lan and you haven't registered your marriage yet. If she just goes home with you like this, what if your parents don't approve of her and you don't end up together? That wouldn't be good for Xiao Lan's reputation."
Geng Huaide immediately said, "Then how about... Xiaolan and I get our marriage certificate and have a wedding banquet in Shenzhen first?"
Shi Weiliang did not immediately agree.
Shi Xiaolan said from the side, "Dad, Mom, don't think too much. I have confidence in Ade and in myself. I believe Ade's parents will like me. Getting a marriage certificate and having a wedding banquet are big things, so it's better to ask Ade's parents for their opinions. Let's talk about it after we come back from Ade's house!"
Geng Huaide looked at Shi Xiaolan with gratitude and silently said, "Thank you!"
Shi Xiaolan added a few more weighty words, "Besides, Ade has Chairman Shen vouching for his character, so what are you worried about?"
Shi Weiliang and Liu Yuxiu thought it made sense. Shen Yu thought highly of Geng Huaide, and with her acting as matchmaker, there shouldn't be any surprises in the marriage.
They finally nodded. "Alright! Then Xiaolan can go back with Ade to meet your parents. But Ade, Xiaolan, you two aren't married yet, so you can't do things you shouldn't do, understand?"
Geng Huaide and Shi Xiaolan replied in unison, "Understood."
Geng Huaide then asked Shi Weiliang and Liu Yuxiu, "Uncle, Aunt, do you have any requirements regarding Xiaolan's bride price?"
Shi Weiliang laughed and said, "The betrothal gifts here are just for auspicious occasions. You can give whatever you think is appropriate! As long as you treat Xiaolan well, that's fine."
Geng Huaide said gratefully, "Thank you, uncles and aunts. Don't worry, I will definitely treat Xiaolan well!"
When the Spring Festival holiday came, Geng Huaide successfully took Shi Xiaolan and a lot of gifts and boarded the car to go home for the Spring Festival.
Back in Shaoxing, Mr. and Mrs. Geng were extremely pleased to see Shi Xiaolan, who was tall, pretty, and a local of Shenzhen.
The whole family treated Shi Xiaolan very warmly, not letting her do anything, and just having Geng Huaide keep her company, making sure not to neglect her or give her any bad thoughts.
The marriage between the two was officially set.
...
February 2, 1981, the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month.
This is a good day to move.
Shen Yu's seaside manor villa is finally finished.
Shen Yu chose the auspicious day of the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month to host a banquet for relatives and friends to celebrate moving into their new house.
Even Qiao Shuhui, who was heavily pregnant, came over with Zheng Weiting to celebrate her moving into her new house.
This super luxurious modern Chinese-style villa, with three and a half floors, a single-floor area of ​​660 square meters, and an additional basement level, shocked all the relatives and friends.
They never imagined that houses could be built like this, so beautifully, even more luxurious than palaces!
They felt their limited vocabulary was completely inadequate to describe the shock and awe they felt.
Only Zheng Weiting and Qiao Shuhui, who were used to the super mansions in Hong Kong, smiled calmly, showing no shock whatsoever.
Shi Zichen, Shi Zikang, and Xiao Shushu were also very happy. They led a group of children from the village, running up and down the stairs, laughing heartily.
The lunch banquet was also very lavish.
Every relative and friend who came to the banquet was amazed by the impressive dishes, and then ate heartily...
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