coobybook Chapter 195 When to get married
Chapter 195 When to get married
In fact, human nature is selfish. We can weigh all the pros and cons and discuss all the gains and losses, but the meaning of family affection and the power of love always override calculations.
Darong and Zhong Yunxing have never talked about love, but they have always been interpreting the true meaning of love.
Only two people who equally understand how to love and be loved can become the winners in marriage that others envy.
Darong has always known that it is easier to invite a god than to send him away, but for her, after more than 20 years of marriage with Zhong Yunxing, there are some things she cannot refuse.
"From the looks of it, grandpa and grandma don't plan to go back anymore, right?"
Since grandpa and grandma moved in, Ruyi moved from the bedroom to the living room. After sleeping on the sofa for a month, Ruyi finally started a discussion with Darong and Xiaochuang.
"What's wrong? I have no objection. Do you have any ideas?" Darong smiled as she looked at Ruyi who was lying beside her.
"It's not that I have an idea, but mainly if my grandparents don't plan to leave, I want to buy a bed. My waist is almost broken from sleeping on the sofa."
"Wait a little longer. The New Year is coming soon. We have to put it on the table by the time the New Year comes. Although your grandfather's salary is now given to us, your father can't go out to work. Even hiring a nanny doesn't get such a low salary."
It’s not that Darong is calculating, but the reality is right in front of them. If Zhong Yunxing goes out to work, he can earn three to four thousand yuan a month, and he will also have the necessary rest days and benefits.
But taking care of Mr. Zhong at home means being on duty 30 hours a day, 24 days a month. The key is that Mr. Zhong’s pension is only yuan.
Apart from the expenses for food and drink, even the insurance for Zhong Yunxing's flexible employment had to be paid by Darong. In the final analysis, Darong had become the sole owner of Zhong Yunxing's family and was solely responsible for his support. Naturally, she felt unbalanced.
"Your uncle and aunt come here at least once a week, and they always bring a lot of grain, oil and vegetables. The last time your second uncle came, he bought two hamburgers and wouldn't give you any more, huh..." Darong pouted and chuckled twice.
"His family is competing with the hamburger industry. Only his family can afford such high-end and exquisite ingredients." Ruyi thought of her childhood and couldn't help but add a few words.
"Whether to buy or not is a matter of attitude. Your second aunt is even worse. She came that one time and just sat there and watched me busy cooking and serving the whole family without even lifting a hand."
Darong got angry when she thought of Wu Meifeng's complacent look, and she couldn't help rolling her eyes and continued talking.
"You also told me, 'You are just stupid. I built a house for the old man in the first place, and they divided it into two houses. Did they give it to you? Whoever it was given to should maintain it.'" Darong imitated Wu Meifeng and spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Actually, what my second aunt said is reasonable. My friend said that when it comes to supporting the elderly, it's a matter of who has a harder heart. You and my dad are destined to lose."
Ruyi said happily as she watched Darong imitate Wu Meifeng's tone.
"My dad was educated as the eldest son since he was young. He has a strong sense of responsibility. And you are the eldest sister who is used to being wronged. So... you two are a match made in heaven!"
Ruyi clapped her hands and spread them in front of Darong. Darong shook her head, smiled bitterly and rolled her eyes at her precious daughter.
For Darong, the most comforting thing is probably that Ruyi was able to graduate smoothly and find a job.
Ruyi never told Darong about what happened at her internship, so Darong occasionally lamented at first that she was not able to stay in a foreign company. It was not until Ruyi was securely employed by the firm that she gradually stopped mentioning it.
On the eve of the Chinese New Year, it was Mr. Zhong who proposed to go home for the New Year. At first, Mrs. Zhong refused to agree, but Mr. Zhong seemed determined to do so. In the end, Mrs. Zhong couldn't stand it anymore and finally agreed to Mr. Zhong's request.
After the demolition work in Erdaohezi was completed a few years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Zhong moved out of Wu Meifeng's house.
Because Zhong Yunsheng also owned property in Erdaohezi, he was assigned a house in the same community as Zhong's mother.
Originally, Wenying and Zhong Yunsheng's own house was in a good location, but because the ownership of the newly allocated resettlement house was not recorded in the house deeds, Wenying insisted on moving there.
In fact, everyone knows that as long as Wenying doesn't get the property certificate, she will always be afraid that the ownership of the house will eventually change. After all, Wu Meifeng has always been aggrieved by the fact that she only built a wedding house for her.
"After we moved back, Wenying didn't work. I discussed with Xiaoshengzi and decided to give your dad's salary to Wenying and ask her to help cook three meals. I will take care of the rest myself."
Before leaving, Mother Zhong chatted with Zhong Yunxing and his mother in the living room, while Darong sat in the inner room and listened quietly. She didn't look down on Wenying, but based on her actual feelings during this period, she thought that Wenying might not be able to hold on for long.
Darong never said such words to anyone, but just like Zhong Yunsheng did in the past, she would buy enough meat, eggs and vegetables for the week and visit the elderly at their home every week.
Some of the things I said may sound harsh, but the fact is, parents belong to everyone. When it comes to supporting them, you have to contribute at least one thing, whether it’s money, effort, or things, right?
Although Darong and his wife worked harder when taking care of Mr. and Mrs. Zhong, they rarely complained about Zhong Yunsheng and Zhong Yunping. It was simply because the two of them understood this truth.
After Mr. and Mrs. Zhong returned home, Zhong Yunxing also found a job at a material station near his home.
Because I don't need to buy insurance, all in all I can earn 3,900 yuan a month. With a work schedule of working one day and resting the next, I always have time to rest at home.
The year 2012 was a busy year. Ruyi graduated smoothly and found a job. Zhong Yunxing and Darong moved out of the small building of more than 50 square meters, and Xiao Huya's new house was renovated.
It seemed that everything was moving forward step by step as planned. After settling down Mr. and Mrs. Zhong, Ruyi's marriage was once again put on the agenda by Darong and Zhong Yunxing.
Darong and Zhong Yunxing are both people who grew up with old-fashioned thinking. After Ruyi's job became stable, urging her to get married became the most normal thing.
"Ruyi, when do you and Xiao Du plan to get married? Your job is already stable, and your house is already renovated, but you still don't have a plan?"
Darong asked as she looked at Ruyi lying on the sofa and browsing her phone.
"Mom, how about I propose to Xiao Huya? Let's see when he will marry me?" Ruyi put down her phone and looked at Darong with a mischievous look on her face.
"Go away, girl, you are just like your father, so unruly." Darong patted Ruyi's feet that were stretched in front of her.
"You know I'm a girl. That little tiger tooth isn't in a hurry, so why should I be in a hurry? I don't hate getting married."
Ruyi put away her feet and sat up from the sofa.