309: Chapter 309: Asking for a Match (Part 2) 309: Chapter 309: Asking for a Match (Part 2) Caicai was from the city; her parents were a teacher and a nurse, enjoying quite good living conditions.
According to the popular saying, they were middle class.
Xu Dong, this bumpkin, was just like Long Fei, both had co from a village, and since their ancestors, they had been part of the proletariat.
Caicai’s father didn’t care much, but her mother, from the bottom of her heart, looked down on people who ca from the villages.
Caicai had kept her relationship with Xu Dong a secret from her family.
It wasn’t until a few days ago that she told her parents, which resulted in the whole buying a house issue.
Her parents originally intended to scare Xu Dong off with the house, as they had already found her a good match.
That young man was the son of the hospital director where Caicai’s mother worked, not only tall, handso, and promising, but his family was also well-off.
Caicai’s mother truly didn’t understand what her daughter was thinking, even if she didn’t fancy the director’s son, shouldn’t she at least find soone from the city?
The car stopped downstairs, and Lin Yingying and the other two got out.
Long Fei looked around: the community’s landscaping was very nice, having been developed not long ago, with both villas and high-rise areas.
The housing price here was over ten thousand per square ter.
Xu Dong, looking at Long Fei, said sowhat nervously, “Boss, why do my legs feel so wobbly?”
Long Fei laughed and consoled, “Don’t worry, it’s like this for everyone when they et their father-in-law and mother-in-law for the first ti.
You’ll get used to it later.”
Lin Yingying raised her eyebrows at him and said, “You’ve t them?”
Long Fei shook his head quickly, “No, I haven’t; I’m just guessing.”
Lin Yingying gave him a look, secretly suspecting that he had t Wang Xiaoya’s parents already.
The three of them went upstairs and rang the doorbell.
Once the sound of footsteps was heard inside, the door opened.
Caicai stuck her head out cheerfully, fixing her gaze on Lin Yingying and Long Fei.
She exclaid in surprise, “Director Lin, what brings you here?”
Lin Yingying smiled and said, “Xu Dong is Long Fei’s brother, I naturally have to take care of his wedding as his big sister-in-law.”
Caicai looked at Xu Dong in amazent, not expecting him to have so much face!
She had been worried about her parents’ opposition, but now with Lin Yingying’s arrival, things should go smoothly.
She invited the three of them into the house and they changed their shoes at the entrance.
Caicai’s father welcod them with warmth, while Caicai’s mother sat sowhat unhappily embroidering cross-stitch.
Caicai signaled to her with her eyes, and hurriedly introduced, “Mom, we have guests, why don’t you welco them?”
“I’m not blind; I can see.”
She gave Caicai a look and put down the cross-stitch, eyeing Xu Dong with a tightened frown.
The three were empty-handed, and according to the custom in Binhai City, visitors should bring five items, signifying the bestowal of five blessings.
And now, here they were, showing up empty-handed.
Caicai’s mother, who was already not fond of Xu Dong, was now visibly holding back her irritation and coldly said, “What are you standing there for?
Sit down and let’s talk!”
Xu Dong grinned eagerly and nodded, motioning Long Fei and Lin Yingying to sit on the sofa.
He then took out a gift box from his pocket, placed it on the coffee table, and said, “Auntie, it’s my first ti visiting, and I wasn’t sure what to bring.
This Jade Bracelet was specially picked out for you.
I hope you’ll like it.”
“So you did know to bring a gift?”
Caicai’s mother finally relaxed her brow and instructed her daughter, “Aren’t you going to pour so tea for the guests?”
“Ah!”
Caicai nodded happily, quickly grabbing a teacup and filling it up for Long Fei.
Long Fei was delighted inside, thinking to himself that this mother was quite interesting.
Only after presenting a gift did they get served tea.
Caicai introduced them, “Dad, Mom, these two are Xu Dong’s older brother and sister-in-law.”
Her father nodded in acknowledgnt, but Caicai’s mother didn’t pay any heed.
With her arms crossed and a cold expression, she said, “Today is also a eting between both parents, so I’ll say sothing you won’t like to hear.
My daughter, although not a graduate from a prestigious school, has a legitimate bachelor’s degree.
Her looks aren’t outstanding, but she’s definitely a beauty in a crowd.
Her father and I have made it very clear that we want to find her a city dweller to marry.
A car is not important, we can provide one, but the house should be fully paid for, right?
What do you think?
If you’re buying a house on installnt now, and it’s only 60 square ters.
How much pressure would that be in the future?
Once a child is born, there won’t even be space for a nanny.”
She complained nonstop, dissatisfied with everything.
Caicai reminded her, “Mom, didn’t I tell you?
The house is a small high-rise, we live on the second floor, and isn’t there another room downstairs?”
“Shut up!”
Her mother glared at her, then took a look at Lin Yingying and said, “You’re Xu Dong’s sister-in-law, and I hope you don’t find my words unpleasant.
We’re all won, after all, and should understand each other’s hearts.
What were your parents’ requirents back then?”
When she first entered, she didn’t even look at her properly.
Now that she took a good look, she suddenly felt that Xu Dong’s sister-in-law had quite a presence.
Her clothes appeared to be designer brands!
Lin Yingying and Long Fei had been sitting on the side, silent the whole ti.
Especially Long Fei, who was completely flabbergasted and felt like throwing his cup and leaving.
This wasn’t looking for a son-in-law, it was clearly house hunting!
Xu Dong just sat there like a statue, too afraid to breathe a word while being reprimanded.
Everything they said was true, he had no reason to argue.
Caicai’s standards were clear, any city dweller she found would have better conditions than him.
He was so disheartened, he almost gave up.
Both n lacked the composure of Lin Yingying.
She set down her teacup, smiled, and said to Caicai’s mother, “Auntie, I understand what you’re saying.
To tell the truth, my parents feel the sa way as you do.
What parents wouldn’t want their daughter to have a good life?
To marry soone with better conditions?”
It was as if Caicai’s mother had found a kindred spirit; she imdiately agreed, “Exactly, see, isn’t it true that we won understand each other better?”
Long Fei looked at Lin Yingying, thinking whether she was here to help or to make things worse.
Lin Yingying said, “Auntie, so things you’ve said are correct, and I agree with them.
But there are other things where I’d like to offer my own opinion.”
Caicai’s mother was all ears, “Let’s hear it then.”
After listening for a while, Long Fei finally understood.
Lin Yingying wasn’t undermining them; she was employing sophisticated conversational strategies.
A CEO is truly a CEO, first acknowledging what Caicai’s mother had said to close the distance.
Only then did she voice her own opinion, which made the other party more receptive.
If you start off by contradicting, Caicai’s mother would probably have been unhappy and kicked them out.
It turned out that bringing Lin Yingying was a wise choice.
Lin Yingying looked earnestly at Caicai’s mother and said sincerely, “Auntie, you and uncle surely know what kind of person Xu Dong is.
He’s honest, hardworking, and faithful.
I believe that Caicai saw these qualities in him, that’s why she chose to be with him.
In matters of marriage, a house plays a part.
Is it important?
It’s indeed very important.
But for a woman, I believe love is the most important part.
After all, she has to spend her lifeti with this man.
If he doesn’t treat her well, cos ho late from partying every day, even if they have a big house, we won won’t live comfortably.
Auntie, don’t you think I’m right?”
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