dkrc Chapter 677: Concern from Family
Chapter 677: Concern from Family
When the wealthy son-in-law of the Cheng family visited for the first time, he naturally received a warm welcome from the entire Cheng family.
Cheng's father proactively took out cigarettes and handed them to Huang Erhe: "Here, have a smoke!"
Huang Erhe quickly waved his hand and said, "Thank you, I don't smoke."
After hearing this, Cheng's mother rolled her eyes at Cheng's father, then smiled and said to Huang Erhe, "Good, you won't smoke! Good, you won't smoke!"
Seeing that Huang Erhe didn't smoke, Cheng's father felt embarrassed to smoke himself. Just as he was about to put the cigarettes away, Huang Erhe said, "Uncle, you smoke yours, it's okay. My dad smokes too." Huang Erhe was hiding something: Old Huang actually smoked cigars, and one of his cigars could buy a whole case of Hongtashan cigarettes. He found out this by chance when a foreign businessman came to their factory to order an oil tanker. He was in charge of logistics and reception, and the businessman was smoking the same kind of cigar that Old Huang usually smoked. According to the translator, that cigar cost several hundred dollars. That's when he realized that cigars were so expensive. Needless to say, Old Huang definitely didn't know the price. If he had known, he definitely wouldn't have smoked them anymore. This gave him a new understanding of his younger brother Huang Xiaochuan's wealth.
Cheng's father put the cigarette back in his pocket: "I'm not smoking anymore, I need to smoke less."
He then asked, "How are your parents' health?"
"They are both in good health. My dad often goes to exercise and plays ball with his friends. My mom does too, but she practices sword dancing."
Hearing Huang Erhe's words, Cheng's mother glared at Cheng's father with dissatisfaction: "Look at him, and then look at you. You never move an inch all day long. Life is about movement, you know?"
Cheng's father was a little annoyed: "Why are you so annoying? This is Erhe's first time visiting our house, and you keep going on and on, aren't you?"
At this point, the eldest sister, Cheng Li, quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Oh, you two are done! It's Fourth Sister's boyfriend's first time here, so please stop messing around!"
Cheng's parents also felt something was amiss. Cheng's mother said apologetically, "Erhe, don't mind it. I'm just worried about his health."
Huang Erhe laughed and said, "My parents are like that at home too. It's actually a way of showing care for each other, and I think it's quite nice."
Hearing Huang Erhe's words, Cheng's mother felt so pleased! She praised, "Look! Look! Erhe really knows how to talk!"
At this moment, Cheng Ling brought over the brewed tea, and Huang Erhe thanked her with a smile.
"Is this your younger sister?"
Cheng Ling smiled and greeted him warmly, "Hello, Fourth Brother-in-law!"
Cheng's mother quickly pulled her daughter aside and scolded, "You called him too early! You should call him 'brother'!"
During his visit to the Cheng family, Huang Erhe also had a big gift to give them, which was an idea and a favor from his younger brother, Huang Xiaochuan.
Huang Erhe said to Cheng's parents, "I heard from Cheng Jing that my younger sister doesn't have a formal job yet. I have an idea, but I don't know if you would agree?"
Cheng's parents could clearly tell from Huang Erhe's tone that he wanted to find a job for their youngest daughter, so they naturally wanted to hear what he had to say next.
So Cheng's father said, "Tell me about it first."
"I heard from Cheng Jing that my younger sister graduated from high school and hasn't found a suitable job yet. I think it's a matter of her diploma. The University of Finance and Economics is currently conducting a pilot program and plans to offer a correspondence associate degree program in accounting this year. After two years of study, she can get an associate degree. My younger sister should be able to work as an accountant after graduation. If she wants to go, I can arrange it."
Huang Erhe then added, "Oh, right, there's something else I almost forgot. The University of Finance and Economics is looking to hire a temporary librarian. The pay isn't very high, only about 2,000 yuan a month. If you're willing to go, you can work and study at the same time, so you can do both without any problems."
Cheng Ling exclaimed in surprise, "Fourth brother-in-law, is this true?"
Cheng's parents were somewhat stunned by Huang Erhe's generous gift. Their youngest daughter's job had always been a concern for them, but she was neither good enough for high-end jobs nor good enough for low-end ones, just like her dating life, which was always uncertain. Now, their fourth daughter's boyfriend had come to their door for the first time and solved a big problem for them. Not only could he study and get a diploma, but he had also arranged a job for them. This was simply wonderful. Once they had their diplomas, it would be much easier to find jobs in the future, especially since it was an accounting position at a university of finance and economics.
Cheng Jing didn't expect Huang Erhe to do this; Huang Erhe hadn't told her about it before.
At this point, Cheng's father hesitated and said, "Erhe, is this appropriate? Won't it make you make a mistake?"
Huang Erhe quickly waved his hand: "No, Uncle, to be honest, my younger brother used to be a professor at this school, and his senior colleague is now the principal. After hearing about my sister's situation, he helped make the contact. It's all legal and compliant; what mistakes could he possibly make?"
Hearing Huang Erhe say this, Cheng's parents finally felt relieved. Cheng's mother said gratefully, "How can we thank your brother enough!"
At this moment, Huang Erhe glanced at Cheng Jing and said, "Auntie, we're family now, you don't need to be so polite."
Upon hearing this, Cheng's mother was overjoyed! Her face beamed with happiness: "Yes, yes, from now on we're family."
In Cheng's parents' hearts, they were determined to have this son-in-law; he was a rare find! They never imagined their fourth daughter would be so fortunate.
At this moment, Cheng's father said, "Oh dear, stop talking! Erhe has been here for ages, he must be starving. Why don't we hurry up and serve the food?"
Cheng's mother suddenly realized: "Right, right, let's eat! Look at me, I'm so happy I forgot about something so important. I bought a lot of side dishes today, Erhe, you must eat more later."
Cheng Ling then offered, "Mom, I'll go serve you the dishes!" Cheng Ling was the happiest person today. Not only could she go to university to study accounting and get a diploma, but she could also have a relatively stable job. She couldn't be happier!
Today, Huang Erhe is a distinguished guest of the Cheng family, so he naturally sits next to Cheng's father. The Cheng family's brothers and sisters also sit down in turn, while the children have a separate table set up for them on the balcony.
At this moment, Cheng's eldest son-in-law, Sun Jianshe, holding a bottle of wine, asked, "Erhe, can you have a drink?"
At this moment, Huang Erhe's gaze met that of Cheng's father, who was looking on expectantly. He smiled and said, "I can drink a little. Today, I'll have a drink with my uncles and aunts, my sister and brother-in-law, my second brother and sister-in-law, and my younger brothers and sisters."
Hearing this, Cheng's father smiled broadly! This son-in-law was exactly what he wanted.
After having dinner at the Cheng family's house, Huang Erhe sat with Cheng's father and Sun Jianshe for a while, had a cup of tea, and then took his leave after Cheng Jing helped him tidy up. He needed to go to his parents' house to pick up Maowa and also report to Lao Huang and his mother Zeng Lijuan about his situation at the Cheng family's house.
The Cheng family warmly escorted Huang Erhe all the way downstairs. Huang Erhe hailed a taxi and left. Cheng Jing stayed at home that night because her mother had a lot to say to her.
It just so happened that Huang Xiaochuan was also at his parents' house that evening. When he saw that his second brother, Huang Erhe, had returned, he stayed and chatted with him for a few minutes, and also asked how the Cheng family treated him since it was his first time visiting.
Slightly tipsy, Huang Erhe was very grateful to his younger brother: "Little brother, you really helped me a lot. When I told Cheng Jing's family about the matter you arranged, they were all overjoyed."
Huang Xiaochuan laughed and said, "Why are you being so polite with me? As long as you live a good life in the future, that's all that matters. After you marry my sister-in-law, I'll arrange for someone to take care of her brothers and sisters."
"No, no, I know you mean well, but really, it's not necessary." Huang Erhe quickly waved his hand in refusal. Huang Erhe was very content now, so he didn't want to accept his younger brother's kindness anymore.
Huang Xiaochuan said firmly, "Alright, you can listen to me on these matters." Huang Xiaochuan had his reasons for doing so. He had sent someone to learn about the Cheng family. He was very satisfied with the Cheng family's family traditions, but the Cheng family's children were indeed facing many difficulties. For example, the silk weaving factory where the eldest Cheng Li worked would not be doing well for long, and she would soon be laid off and unemployed.
Once the two families become relatives, it won't be a problem to help out a few times and arrange some jobs. It'll just be a matter of a few phone calls. In this way, Huang Erhe's position in Chengjia will naturally be more secure.
At this moment, Huang Erhe felt a warmth in his heart. He could feel the care and concern from his younger brother and family.
Zeng Lijuan and Lao Huang watched the two brothers silently from the side, a scene they had long wanted to see.
After the two brothers finished talking, Zeng Lijuan instructed Huang Erhe: "Tell Cheng Jing that your father and I would like to invite her parents and siblings to dinner so that both families can get to know each other. We can also discuss your marriage with Cheng Jing's parents."
Huang Erhe nodded: "I understand. I'll tell Cheng Jing tomorrow."
For Lao Huang and Zeng Lijuan, this marriage was of great importance. According to Lao Huang, the ideal wife is virtuous, and whether she has been married before or has children is not so important, since their son has been divorced.
Perhaps their views are a bit traditional. Although their son could easily find a girl in her twenties based on his circumstances, they still believe that it is best to find someone of similar age with whom they can live a harmonious life. Cheng Jing meets Lao Huang and Zeng Lijuan's requirements in every way, so they naturally want to make this marriage happen as soon as possible.
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