Siheyuan: He Yuzhu since 1958

Su Ying said, "We didn't look for trouble. It was trouble that found us." Then she asked, "Where's my dad?!"

Wu Lina replied: "He went to work. He swapped shifts with your Uncle Song for a day."

At the same time, Old Song walked into Su Zhongguo's office holding a teacup. Old Song asked, "Old Su, why did you want to switch shifts with me out of the blue?!"

Su Zhongguo said, "My girl is getting engaged on Sunday. So I'll switch shifts with you."

Old Song showed a surprised expression on his face and asked, "When did Xiaoying find a partner?!"

Su Zhongguo said: "It has been known for a long time! My girl did a good job of keeping it secret. She hid it from us for two years."

Old Song then asked, "Old Su, which boy is Xiaoying dating?!"

Su Zhongguo replied: "She is not from our school. She is her classmate."

Old Song joked, "Now those guys in the compound are going to cry to death!"

Su Zhongguo smiled and said, "It's no use crying to death. Who made those guys so timid that they didn't dare to chase my daughter?!"

Old Song said, "But having said that, Xiaoying has found a good home. As her uncle, I am happy for her. Don't forget me when you have a wedding!"

Su Zhongguo replied: "Don't worry! I will never forget you." Then he asked: "Why don't you go back at this time?!"

Old Song replied, "My wife is taking the kids to her parents' home today. I have nothing to do when I go back. So I'm staying here to keep you company."

"Okay! Since we have nothing to do anyway, let's play two games!" After saying that, Su Zhongguo opened the drawer and took out the chess set.

A little after four o'clock in the afternoon, He Bing returned home. Walking into the living room, He Bing saw that everyone in the family was there, and greeted them with a smile. Before He Yuzhu could speak, Lou Xiao'e asked first, "How is it going?!"

He Bing replied, "Mom! Who am I, He Bing?! It's all settled. On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, at noon on Sunday, our two families will meet at Quanjude to discuss the marriage."

Lou Xiao'e looked at He Yuzhu, who then looked at He Bing and asked, "How much do you plan to give to the girl as a gift?!"

He Bing was stunned for a moment! He didn't know how to answer He Yuzhu. After a while, He Bing came to his senses and asked, "Dad, how much do you think is appropriate?!"

He Yuzhu's face changed and he asked, "Are you getting married or am I getting married?!"

Lou Xiaoe laughed and said, "You! You only know how to bully children." Then she said to He Bing, "Your father and I have already discussed it. We will pay 1,001 yuan for the betrothal gift, which means we will pick one out of a thousand. We have everything else ready at home. In addition, we will give you another 500 yuan. Each of you can buy a set of wedding clothes." Then she looked at He Yong and said, "When you get married in the future, it will be the same as your brother. If you think it's not enough, you can add as much as you want."

He Yong immediately showed a bitter face, and compromised obediently: "Dad! Mom! I know!"

"That's good to know! You guys continue chatting, I'll go cook!" After saying that, He Yuzhu stood up and walked out of the living room.

After He Yuzhu left, He Lin couldn't wait to ask, "Brother, is your father-in-law easy to talk to?!"

He Bing thought for a moment and replied, "Not bad! But the aura is very strong. Most people can't handle it."

Lou Xiao'e said: "Xiaoying's father is a soldier. How can a soldier not have aura?! Let me tell you. Xiaoying is a good girl. You can't bully her."

"Ding-ling-ling! Ding-ling-ling!" At the same time, the telephone in Su Ying's living room rang. Su Ying heard the ringing and walked to the phone and asked, "Hello, who are you looking for?!"

"Xiaoying, I'm your grandma?! Is your dad here?!" The voice of Wu Lina's stepmother Wang Liandi was heard from the other end of the line.

Su Ying replied, "My dad is not here. My mom is out too. I'm the only one at home."

Wang Liandi then asked, "Where did your father go?!"

Su Ying replied: "My dad went somewhere. How would I know?! Why do you want to spy on military intelligence?!"

Wang Liandi was shocked when she heard Su Ying's words and said hurriedly, "I was just asking casually, I didn't mean that! Your aunt is in trouble, I want to ask him to help."

Su Ying replied, "My mother has already told you that the lives of the four of them have nothing to do with our family. Don't bother us anymore." Su Ying hung up the phone. Wu Lina came out of the kitchen and asked, "Xiaoying, who's calling?!"

Su Ying replied, "Who else could it be? Your stepmother's phone call. She's looking for my dad! She probably wants me to save her little daughter." Then she said with a puzzled look on her face, "It's not as strict as it used to be. It's just a lifestyle issue. At most she'll be scolded. What else can that be?! Could she have something else going on?!"

Wu Lina also felt something was wrong at this time, and said, "I'll call my third uncle and ask him." After that, Wu Lina walked to the phone and said to the switchboard, "Outside line!" Then she heard the dial tone and immediately dialed a number. The ring rang once, and the call was connected. A man's voice sounded on the other end of the phone: "Who is this?!"

Wu Lina said: "Third brother is me!"

Wu Ligang shouted in surprise: "Little sister!"

Wu Lina asked, "Third brother, why don't you bring your sister-in-law and the others over for the New Year?!"

Wu Ligang replied, "I have to be on duty at the bureau during the New Year. Your sister-in-law has returned to her parents' home with her two children. They won't be back until the sixth day of the New Year. When they come back, we will go to see you."

Wu Lina said, "Third brother, Xiaoying has a boyfriend. They will be engaged on the seventh day of the first lunar month."

"What?!" Wu Ligang was surprised and asked, "Whose kid is this?!"

Wu Lina replied: "He is not from the compound. He is her college classmate. His name is He Bing."

"He Bing?!" Wu Ligang muttered, and suddenly remembered the young man he met when he followed the director to the meeting at the Municipal Bureau before the New Year. He hurriedly described He Bing to Wu Lina. After getting the confirmation from Wu Lina, Wu Ligang was relieved and said, "This young man is not bad. I have met him. But he doesn't know that I am Xiaoying's uncle. Xiaoying's wedding date has been set, don't forget to inform me. So I can inform my eldest brother and second brother and ask them to find a way to come back."

"Don't worry! I will definitely tell you in advance." Then Wu Lina changed the subject and continued, "Third brother, Wang Liandi just called Su Zhongguo. It's probably about Wu Liping." Then Wu Lina told Wu Ligang about what happened when Su Ying and He Bing encountered Wu Liping and others entering the guesthouse.

After listening to Wu Lina's narration, Wu Ligang frowned unconsciously and said, "I'll call and ask. I'll get back to you later."

"Okay!" Wu Lina responded and said, "Third brother, how about you come over tonight. I'll give you the newspaper with the statement of severing ties?!"

Wu Ligang said, "There's no rush. Let me figure out what's going on, then we'll talk about it." After that, Wu Ligang hung up the phone, and then made two more calls in a row, and soon found out the whole story. It turned out that the man who went to the guesthouse with Wu Liping was the deputy director of their factory in charge of logistics. After the two hooked up, Wu Liping helped the deputy director embezzle the company's money in the name of finance. Originally, the two of them had a private meeting in the guesthouse, which was just a style issue. If they were caught, they would be educated at most. Unexpectedly, Wu Liping was frightened and told the story of the two of them colluding to embezzle. Now, a small matter has become a big deal.