vrcanaries Chapter 153 Just consider it as losing one relative to visit (6000 words added)
Chapter 153 Just consider it as losing one relative to visit (6000 words added)
Tian Zhenzhen is so beautiful and so rich, how come she doesn't know how to seize the opportunity?
She had already told him about Tian Zhenzhen's wealth before, so why didn't she like her? That shouldn't be the case!
Hearing Liu Jun's words, Tian Zhenzhen breathed a sigh of relief. She could tell that Liu Jun didn't have much interest in her, and this was the best way to get along.
"Thank you, Brother Liu Jun. I'll definitely come visit you when I get to Beijing."
However, I think you might need to change jobs. If you need help, I can recommend someone.
Because of her goodwill towards Liu Jun, and considering that he worked at Zhengfeng Technology Company and would probably lose his job soon, she didn't mind helping him find another job.
Introduce him to Xu Tianlan. If he's capable, she won't have to listen to Xu Tianlan complaining about having too many social engagements every day.
Hearing Tian Zhenzhen's words surprised Liu Jun. Everyone knew that their Zhengfeng Technology Company was thriving, so how could he possibly lose his job?
It sounds strange to say this, and no one would believe it.
"It seems that Zhenzhen wants to take care of me. I'm quite satisfied with my current job. If I really need anything, I'll definitely contact you." Liu Jun assumed that Tian Zhenzhen was saying this because she wanted to take care of him.
However, he has no plans to change jobs for the time being.
Seeing that Liu Jun had no idea, Tian Zhenzhen naturally wouldn't force him.
This little incident was resolved because Liu Jun recognized his sister.
Aunt Hu could only give up on this idea and prepare to settle accounts with her son later.
Soon everyone was in high spirits again, raising their glasses in a toast, and the conversation turned to the bride price.
"Yunying, the dowry we prepared is far less than your family's dowry. Please don't be disgusted. Once our company is on track, we will make up for it with another dowry."
The dowry given by the Hu family was actually quite generous, amounting to 888 million yuan in cash, a very auspicious number.
There are other things as well, which add up to over ten million.
This money wasn't from what Tian Zhenzhen brought, but from what their family already had, which shows their sincerity.
However, what Tian Yunying brought was still not enough, which made the Hu family feel embarrassed. They promised to make up for it when their situation improved.
“Auntie, we’re all family now, so I’m already very happy with this dowry.”
Tian Yunying spoke sincerely. Although the bride price was only worth a little over ten million yuan, she was able to marry Hu Wenhua, be with the person she loved, and have so much bride price money, which was something she never dared to dream of before.
Moreover, because of Zhenzhen's situation, the company has already given her stock dividends, and the real estate is also in her name, all of which gives her confidence.
She is now a genuine rich woman.
She never dared to dream of having such a wealthy and happy life now.
She was very content and grateful to Zhenzhen and the Hu family.
This period must have been the happiest time of her life.
"That's only right. Your aunt can't wait to marry you."
A harmonious relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is quite rare.
"Yunying, this is your first time visiting. This is a gift from your aunt. Please don't think it's too little."
Although Aunt Hu had some ulterior motives, she was also very pragmatic.
At this time, it was only right to curry favor with Tian Yunying. The red envelope he prepared contained a check, which was a token of his appreciation.
But no sooner had she finished speaking than a sharp voice rang out.
"Oh, little sister, you're quite self-aware, knowing that your financial resources are limited."
However, I heard that Wenhua's boyfriend is from the countryside. What kind of worldly wisdom could she possibly have? She certainly wouldn't laugh at you, little sister.
The woman's voice belonged to Sister-in-law Hu, who had rushed over and offended several people with just one sentence.
It both pointed out that Aunt Hu was stingy and mentioned Tian Yunying's background.
Aunt Hu's face turned pale with anger; she knew this family's visit wouldn't bring anything good.
Although she said it, she was very clear in her actions.
The amount of money she gave in the red envelope was already quite substantial for her.
When Sister-in-law Hu came in, she saw that everyone had already started eating.
They were already furious, feeling that she had already given them face by coming, and now she was even more unhappy that she dared to eat before they arrived.
At family gatherings, we always wait until they arrive before we start eating.
They haven't arrived yet, how can they eat first? They really don't understand any manners or etiquette.
No wonder she looked down on her two younger sisters; she really didn't know how to behave.
Sister-in-law Hu didn't look for the problem in herself at all; she only felt that the Zhong sisters were disrespecting her.
She could let go of President Pang's side, but she never expected that the Zhong sisters, whom she usually looked down upon, would dare to treat her like this. What are they anyway?
"Little sister, I'm not trying to be mean, but your older brother said he was coming over for dinner. You should at least wait until we're all here before you eat."
Is this your way of treating guests?
"Is it because your older brother refused to lend you money when you asked us last time that you're holding a grudge and treating us like this?"
"Old Zhong, did you see that? This is your beloved younger sister, and all we did was refuse to lend them money? Is this how you treat us?"
As soon as Sister-in-law Hu arrived, her mouth started chattering incessantly, like a laser gun had been turned on.
Moreover, it's an indiscriminate attack; everyone has to say something.
Zhong Deming was already in a bad mood because of company matters. He was visiting his younger sister's house as a guest, and he had said he would come back for lunch. Why were they eating before they even arrived?
Although they were delayed on the way, it's still a huge disregard for them.
When Zhong Deming heard his wife's words, he also put on a stern face and adopted the demeanor of a boss, instantly turning the originally lively scene into an awkward one.
"Brother, sister-in-law, you're here." Hearing her sister-in-law's sarcasm, Hu's mother couldn't help but complain inwardly, "It's clearly because you didn't answer the phone and missed the appointed time."
How could she be wrong to entertain her future daughter-in-law?
However, they still greeted them with smiles and gave the family plenty of face.
Today is her future daughter-in-law's first visit. She has already lowered her head in terms of the bride price, so she can't let the Tian sisters laugh at her family.
“I called my older brother a few times before, but he didn’t answer. I thought you guys weren’t coming over for dinner. It was just a misunderstanding.”
Please don't be angry, I'll have the kitchen prepare something new for you right now.
Hu's mother's words were quite polite, and she gave them a way out.
Sister-in-law Hu wanted to say something more, but Brother Hu stopped her.
"Since it's a misunderstanding, let's just let it go." Brother Hu seemed unconcerned.
Although Sister-in-law Hu was pulled back, she was still upset and refused to let the matter drop so easily.
As the group approached the dining table, Aunt Hu unexpectedly snatched the red envelope from Aunt Hu's side.
"Little sister, let me see how much of a gift you prepared for Wenhua's wife."
"Oh dear, this red envelope is so thin, you didn't just put in a few hundred yuan, did you?"
"Didn't you always say that your Liu Jun's salary is not low? Why is the gift you gave to Wen Hua's wife so stingy?"
That makes sense, considering how much money someone can earn in a year working.
Little sister, you're too concerned about saving face. You can't just brag about something like that; now you've given yourself away.
Sister-in-law Hu touched the thickness of the red envelope and showed a look of disdain. She knew there wasn't much money in it.
Her words struck several people at once, saying that Aunt Hu was all talk and that Liu Jun, a laborer, couldn't earn much money at all.
Her mouth really attacks indiscriminately.
Is she really that brainless? Doesn't she know that what she says is unpleasant?
Of course not, it's just a matter of tailoring the approach to different people.
"Auntie, my salary isn't high; it only increased to 98 this year."
Look how low my salary is, why don't you arrange a position for me in your company, so I can take care of my nephew too?
Don't offer me a low salary, or it might not be appropriate for your status. Just give me double my current annual salary.
"As your nephew, I will definitely thank you properly." Liu Jun wasn't afraid of his aunt's sarcasm.
You say his wages are low, then why don't you arrange a higher-paying job for him?
"What? Someone like you can earn 98 a year? You're not bragging, are you?"
98 is almost a million. Although an annual salary of a million is not much in Sister Hu's eyes, why should she pay him such a high salary?
In her view, Liu Jun could only earn a few thousand yuan a month and needed her family to provide him with a job to support him, which was in line with her expectations of them.
"Is an annual salary of one million a lot? I thought my uncle and aunt's company was very big, but now it seems they can't afford it. So I won't add to your burden."
Liu Jun kept talking with a grin, but he didn't give his uncle's family any face at all.
"Liu Jun, how dare you talk to my mother like that? A million-dollar annual salary is great in the eyes of working people, but the money our family earns in a year is something you probably can't earn in a lifetime. That's the difference between us."
My mom was just asking you a nice question, did you have to be so sarcastic?
When Zhong Yulong saw that his cousin dared to mock their family like that, he immediately retorted.
"Fine, fine, whatever you say, you're right." Liu Jun was too lazy to waste his breath arguing with them. Wouldn't it be better to eat another piece of meat instead?
"Since you know you're wrong, then apologize to my mother." Zhong Yulong pressed his advantage, assuming that Liu Jun's words showed he recognized the disparity between the two families and dared not argue with him.
Liu Jun, who was about to shut up and eat, ...
They're not letting him off the hook, are they?
"Yulong, how can you talk like that? Our Xiaojun didn't say anything wrong, why should he apologize?"
Also, the gift I prepared for Yunying is not the few hundred yuan you're talking about.
I've prepared a big gift.
Even I, a poor relative, have prepared quite a lot. As the richest eldest brother and sister-in-law in our Zhong family, they certainly can't have less than me, right?
I wonder how many gifts you prepared for Yunying.
Seeing her son being bullied, Aunt Hu naturally stood up for him.
He didn't mind tricking the two of them, probably because the two of them never even thought of it.
Hearing Aunt Hu's words, Hu's older brother and sister-in-law were indeed stunned. They hadn't taken Hu Wenhua's marriage to heart at all.
Moreover, Hu Wenhua was marrying a girl from the countryside who wasn't worth associating with, so why would he prepare a gift for her?
They've already shown us a lot of respect by agreeing to have a meal with us.
"Elder brother and sister-in-law, Yunying and the others are just juniors. Just a small token from you will suffice," Mother Hu said at this moment.
"Yes, brother and sister-in-law, you're so rich, your gifts shouldn't be any less than what I, your working sister, would give you," Hu Xiaomei added, not forgetting to add insult to injury.
Hearing the two of them singing in unison, if they didn't give them this greeting gift today, they would probably lose face in front of them in the future.
"That's only right. As elders, we would naturally prepare a gift for our first meeting."
Even if it's just to save face, Brother Hu will still pay this amount of money.
Sister-in-law Hu was a little indignant, as this was forcing her family to pay money.