Chapter 419
“How could that be!” Zhang Daniu glared, quickly going to grab something.
But as she looked at the fruit, canned goods, and Wheat Milk on the coffee table, she couldn’t bring herself to choose any of them. In the end, she picked up a bag of fruit and two cans, intending to leave.
Qian Junwei quickly reached out, grabbed the Wheat Milk, and stuffed it into her arms.
Zhang Daniu immediately winced in pain, “Oh my heavens! This can of Wheat Milk costs 4.8 yuan, and you need a ration coupon too! What does Su Xiaoxiao deserve to eat such expensive things for?”
“Mom! Do you know the kind of condition Manager Su’s family is in? If you take just these few things to propose marriage, you’re just asking to be kicked out!” Qian Junwei urged anxiously.
Zhang Daniu was about to argue back, but Father Qian’s cold voice interrupted, “You should listen to Junwei! When that country bumpkin came to propose marriage, the three of them were carrying so many things in both hands. Cigarettes, alcohol, tea, all kinds of meat and imported snacks—everything was there. What we have here is nothing compared to that.”
“A country bumpkin doesn’t even know where he got all these good things from. I think it’s definitely the Su family who are afraid that everyone would laugh at them for marrying their daughter to a country bumpkin, so they secretly gave him money to buy things and put on a show,” Zhang Daniu sneered, clenching her teeth.
After saying this, she immediately felt as if she had hit the nail on the head. Her expression suddenly changed.
“You know, with the Su family’s good condition, why would they let their daughter marry a country bumpkin? Could it be that she’s lost her purity and has been rolling around with that bumpkin? Maybe she’s already pregnant, or why else would they be in such a rush to marry her off?”
Zhang Daniu stopped in her tracks and looked at her anxious son, “Junwei, I think we should not marry Su Xiaoxiao. There’s no reason to bring home a woman like that! You’re happy with her, but I’m not.”
“Mom, what nonsense are you talking about!” Qian Junwei growled in dissatisfaction. “These are just your guesses! Don’t ruin my marriage. If you hadn’t been so clueless when you went to propose in the summer, would I still be single at this point?”
Father Qian also kicked Zhang Daniu in frustration, “You stupid woman! If we marry Su Xiaoxiao, all we need to do is figure out how to control her. She’ll easily bring in 40 or 50 yuan a month, maybe even 60 or 70, or even 100. If you think that’s too much, then get out of our house!”
Zhang Daniu was slightly stunned when she heard the amounts, but quickly responded, “I didn’t think it through! I’m going to Manager Su’s house right now and I’ll make sure everything is handled smoothly.”
With that, she hurried out the door, clutching the items.
At that moment, the four members of the Su family were sitting on the sofa, chatting while watching TV.
“Brother, my reward has been confirmed, has yours been approved?” Su Xiaoxiao asked curiously, eating the orange that Jiang Yexun had peeled for her before he left.
Su Hongchen shook his head. “They’re already discussing it with the leaders in our division. I heard they’re planning to promote me to the deputy regiment leader position. If there’s no vacancy, they’ll consider transferring me to Beijing or Shanghai.”
Both of those cities were important, and while it seemed like just a transfer, it was far more than a simple rank promotion.
“So, which one do you hope for?” Su Xiaoxiao asked, unable to decide herself, so she simply asked Su Hongchen.
“Promotion,” Su Hongchen smiled. “I’ve been in Dai City for so long, and all the people under me are ones I’ve personally trained. I feel a greater sense of attachment here. Plus, there’s a rare opportunity to be promoted, and the next time I might have to wait four or five years. And those who can become leaders in Shanghai or Beijing aren’t simple people. Even though our division is all about pure strength, with so many people in China, who would be in leadership without being capable?”
Su Hongchen believed he understood the current dynamics of his division well, and moving to another place would mean he’d have to relearn everything. Moreover, a leader who suddenly parachuted into the position might struggle to earn the respect of those below him.
“If there’s really no position over there, and if you can transfer, why not move back to Shanghai? That way, our family can get together more often,” Mrs. Su said eagerly.
“Alright!” Su Hongchen smiled and agreed.
Just then, the door to their house was suddenly knocked on.
“Who could be coming at this hour?” Mrs. Su asked with some curiosity.
Just as she was about to stand up, Su Hongchen got up first.
“I’ll go check.”
He said, walking toward the door. Upon opening it, he saw a mother and son standing outside. His brow immediately furrowed deeply.
“What brings you here so late?” Su Hongchen asked coldly.
“Hongchen, I have something important to discuss with your parents. This matter isn’t something you can decide on, so please let us in to talk,” Zhang Daniu said, smiling as she spoke in a tone as if she were the elder.