Zhou Dahai is a cultured man (self-proclaimed), with a sweet tongue and a good sense of style. Unlike other men who are gossipy, slovenly, and unkempt, he is very popular with the retired elderly people in the sanatorium.
As soon as Sun Lifang entered, she saw that the table was neatly arranged, with no food or drinks on it, and the focus was on the desk in front of the window.
A stack of Xuan paper was weighed down by an inkstone; Zhou Dahai had started practicing calligraphy recently.
In those days, female cadres who could afford to live in retirement homes generally came from well-off families when they were young.
He might even come from a middle-class background and enjoy watching romantic and sentimental stories.
Aunt Pang felt that she and Zhou Dahai were truly in love.
Of course, according to Sun Lifang's understanding, Aunt Pang's feelings were unrequited—
Zhou Dahai has politely rejected her many times.
It's also possible that it was too euphemistic and Aunt Pang didn't understand, so she asked Sun Lifang to "act as matchmaker" when she came.
That's what they said: "I also have a pension of about a thousand a month, so I don't need you to support me."
“I already have a house and a car, and my son supports me finding someone else. What do you think?”
Sun Lifang: "......."
What good is it if I approve? Only the old man can approve it.
Auntie Pang is indeed quite attractive, but her only drawback is her figure.
According to Sun Lifang's observation, her father-in-law has a thing for beautiful women.
Even though he was bullied like that by his concubine, she really is beautiful, isn't she?
Wearing ankle boots, a wool coat, and with her long black hair styled in a bun, she exudes elegance and beauty.
It's during arguments that their true temper is revealed.
As for Aunt Pang, she has impeccable revolutionary credentials, having come from a cultural propaganda team. In her youth, judging from the photos on the table, she was quite a beauty.
"I only gained weight after I got sick."
Sun Lifang sat on the plump aunt's sofa, observing the vase and candlesticks on the other woman's table—
It's obvious they were misled by Zhou Dahai.
Compared to the neatly folded, earthy-toned beds in black or brown, Aunt Pang didn't seem like someone who was into Western art.
Now, he's fallen in love and his eyes are blurry. "Lifang, tell me what he likes so I can prepare."
Love is passionate.
Unexpectedly, Sun Lifang met the other party's son and daughter-in-law.
The plump aunt called them over as well, shamelessly asking her son to speak up for her, "Go ahead, go ahead."
Go where?
The children of cultured people are indeed different. Aunt Pang's son looks like an official. With his long overcoat and tie, he is composed and polite. "Hello, I am ****, the Minister of the News Department."
The daughter-in-law comforted Aunt Pang, telling her not to worry.
The family seemed really harmonious. Sun Lifang thought to herself: Zhou Dahai, you've really hit the jackpot!
We've found such a wonderful in-law family.
However, the current situation is that "my father-in-law doesn't seem to know."
To put it very tactfully, Zhou Dahai was invited to a fancy hotel without his knowledge that the two families were meeting.
As soon as the tea was served, Sun Lifang felt that she was about to lose her composure and become embarrassed, but she didn't expect Aunt Pang to say, "We're not young anymore, and our children have their own lives. We can take care of each other and have someone to talk to in the future."
The woman's words were quite humble, weren't they?
Zhou Dahai remained calm and composed, neither confirming nor denying.
Sun Lifang, watching from the side, was worried for him. "Let's eat first, let's eat first."
With a laugh, the fat aunt's son asked the waiter to bring out the food.
"These are all your favorite dishes." Aunt Pang was about to stand up to serve Zhou Dahai when his son blocked his way.
With a stern expression, the plump aunt obediently sat down.
"Uncle Hai, I'll call you Uncle Hai from now on. Today, as we gather here, I'd like to offer you a toast first."
Let's raise a glass. A man's manners should be impeccable; courtesy precedes force.
"What does Uncle Hai think of my mother?"
After finishing his drink, the man sat down next to Zhou Dahai and served him food, asking him slowly, "If you two are dating, then tell me."
“If you’re not dating me, and you’re not interested in my mom, you should just say it to my face today.”
"So as not to give someone any more reason to think about it."
As he spoke, he put down his wine glass, ignoring the pale face of the person opposite him.
Zhou Dahai lightly tapped the table, his gaze shifting to Sun Lifang, the meaning clear—
Why haven't you called Zhou Yunshi over yet? Can't you see I'm being forced into marriage?
Aunt Pang's son, being an official, was all smiles, yet he carried a subtle pressure that made it hard for you to let your guard down.
This isn't about who has the biggest father; these two old people are competing to have the best son.
The key is whose son is more capable and can help him suppress the other.
Zhou Dahai was helpless. He just came to the retirement home to watch people dance, drink tea and play chess. How could he not escape a third marriage?
The younger one from my hometown divorced him after getting the property certificate, and now she's long gone.
Zhou Dahai just wanted some peace and quiet, but he never expected that the fate that was meant to be his would come.
Aunt Pang is a clean, cultured, and talkative woman who is good in every way.
It's about appearance; my appearance isn't good.
Zhou Dahai was still quite picky. Taking advantage of the opportunity to come out, he asked Sun Lifang to call him and say, "Quickly get Yunshi here to help me solve this problem."
Is it really that complicated?
Sun Lifang asked him, "If you don't like it, you can just refuse directly. Is it difficult to refuse?"
Of course it's not difficult; he just can't let go of his "charming gentleman" image, which makes a group of women completely infatuated with him.
Refusing would be beneath his dignity and would lower his status.
The world is truly full of wonders—
In Aunt Pang's mind, Zhou Dahai is like an older version of "Dawn".
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