I have ten trillion licking dog gold

Pets are just pets after all.

It was time to eat, and Li Shurui put the Bernese Mountain Dog in a cage.

This is normal.

It is really incomprehensible that some dog lovers can hold their dogs at the table to eat and even share tableware.

Jiang Chen washed his hands and sat at the dining table with his girlfriend.

Li Shurui's cooking skills are absolutely trustworthy, at least in this respect she can definitely surpass Princess Cao.

"You two kids, don't try this kind of surprise again in the future."

The meal was ready and Xue Mingqin handed over the chopsticks.

Comrade Jiang Chen, who came empty-handed, felt at ease and said deliberately: "Aunt Xue, I'm not a guest, there's no need to be so formal."

Xue Mingqin was amused.

"Xia Wanqing's brother really didn't come back?"

Li Shurui asked.

"Yes. I have discussed this with Luo Peng and the others, and they have no objection. As an adult, you have the right to decide your own future path."

Xue Mingqin deliberately ignored them, unlike some elders who liked to ask about everything.

"Xiao Jiang, do you drink? Ruirui's uncle and aunt brought it to me during the Chinese New Year..."

"Mom, why is he drinking in the middle of the day? What's the point of him drinking alone?"

"You can drink with Xiao Jiang."

Never doubt Xue Mingqin's open-mindedness.

"Aunt Xue, I don't want to drink, it's good to eat something."

Jiang Chen smiled.

Xue Mingqin didn't force it, "Then let your uncle drink with you tonight. Oh, Xiao Liu is back too."

Jiang Chen had basically met all of Xue's relatives. Like him, they were from ordinary families. Li Shurui's aunt's family might be better off, as they worked in a state-owned enterprise, and the couple were both employees of the system.

But.

Life will definitely get better and better.

The Xue family is ordinary, but the next generation is promising. Not to mention Li Shurui, his cousin, who is also the daughter of his uncle Xue Gui, not only studied abroad, but also found a young and promising boyfriend who once worked in Wall Street, the world's financial center. Now, she is even more amazing.

"Didn't you go to New York to see Yali and the others when you traveled abroad before?"

"Yeah, I've been there."

Jiang Chen nodded.

"Then you should have met Xiao Liu, right? I heard from Ruirui's aunt that Xiao Liu has changed jobs and joined a more powerful world-class company called BlackRock. It seems to be more powerful than any company in our country. Is it true?"

"almost."

Li Shurui replied.

Xue Mingqin was surprised and, of course, delighted. Unlike Li Shurui's aunt Zou Luoxia, Jiang Chen had dealt with that elder several times and they had even been to the East China Sea together. How should she put it...she could only say that the other person was a very real person.

It is human nature for relatives to compete and compare with each other, just like how Zou Luoxia questioned the authenticity of the blood diamond.

On the contrary, people with a personality like Xue Mingqin are a minority.

Also.

Aunt is just aunt, she has a different surname, while Li Shurui's cousin Xue Yali has the same surname as her. From this perspective, the mentality should be a little different.

If it were Zou Luoxia, she might feel jealous, but she was happy for her niece and her brother's family from the bottom of her heart.

of course.

Having said that, that was when they first met, and Li Shurui's aunt kept changing after that.

"Yali is a good kid. Their relationship should be a success. I came back this time to look at houses. Your aunt has been inviting me to go and take a look and get some advice."

"Uncle and aunt bought a house for Yali?"

Li Shurui asked.

"Well. If they get married, the house they live in will definitely not be suitable. It's too small. Besides, marriage is a matter between two families. Xiao Liu is so successful in his career, your uncle and aunt will definitely not want to be too..."

"They will definitely settle abroad in the future, and it may be difficult for them to come back several times a year."

I don’t know if it’s because she entered the business world, but Li Shurui has become more and more pragmatic, and habitually starts from the perspective of cost-effectiveness.

"Whether you come back or not, you have to buy this house."

Xue Mingqin, who has never cared much about material enjoyment, was very determined this time. "What did your uncle and his family work so hard for all their lives? They only have one child."

Under the table, Jiang Chen gently touched his girlfriend with his foot.

Li Shurui stopped arguing with her mother.

Some ideas are long-standing and deeply rooted.

When you get married you have to buy a car and a house.

There is also dowry.

The reason why the real estate market has not collapsed completely is that it benefits from the support provided by this concept.

It’s okay not to buy it on weekdays.

But you can’t escape when you’re married, right?

The customs in Qindao are relatively humane, as the woman also buys a house. In some places, when a woman gets married, she only takes in money and never spends a penny. Of course, this may have nothing to do with local customs and is purely determined by family style.

"Which locations did uncle and the others look at?"

"In the years, the four seasons are like clouds, and the seven-mile fragrance is everywhere..."

"Are these all high-end residential areas?" Li Shurui asked her mother.

"Well, it's not cheap. Four Seasons Genting is probably over 40,000."

Although Qindao is not as good as Kyoto Tokai, it is also a new first-tier city and its housing prices are at the leading level in the country.

At 40,000 per square meter, if we calculate it as 100 square meters, that would be 4 million, and the furniture later on would also be a considerable expense.

The so-called millionaires have indeed become a thing of the past. In first- and second-tier cities, they may not even be able to afford a home that can provide shelter from the wind and rain.

Jiang Chen certainly wouldn't interfere in the Xue family's affairs, especially matters like this, so he just focused on eating.

"Can my uncle afford so much money?"

Li Shurui couldn't help but ask.

Assuming you want four million, with a 30% down payment, that would be one million and two hundred thousand.

How many ordinary families can afford 1.2 million in cash at once?

"Your uncle probably doesn't have that much savings. But we're just looking at it now, and we're not sure we have to buy such an expensive piece of land."

Xue Mingqin really didn't treat Jiang Chen as an outsider, and spoke frankly while holding the bowl.

"It must have been my aunt's idea."

Li Shurui said.

Xue Mingqin smiled and said, "Your aunt only loves Yali, so of course she wants to give her the best. Besides, it's not often that she buys a house. This may only happen once in a lifetime. I support your aunt."

"But my uncle and his family can't come up with so much money. Yali will have to pay back the loan when the time comes."

Li Shurui lowered her head and ate.

"Yali has graduated now and is able to make money."

"A three million loan, Mom, do you know how much I have to pay back every month? Even if Yali is making money now, she is abroad. Do I need to spend so much money on a house that I can't use?"

I have to admit that Li Shurui's analysis is very reasonable and objective.

"You, are you overthinking it? If Yali doesn't agree, your aunt won't make such a big decision no matter how proud she is. Xiao Liu is so outstanding, do you think you will let Yali pay it back?"

Hearing this, Li Shurui immediately fell silent.

Xue Mingqin picked up some food for her daughter and said, "When you see your aunt later, don't say anything nonsense. Buy whatever they like."

Xue Mingqin understands the ways of the world.

"Aunt Xue, have you ever considered changing your house?"

Jiang Chen suddenly spoke.

He has no right to interfere in other people's affairs, but he still has the status to speak on the Li family's issues.

Xue Mingqin was stunned for a moment, then immediately shook her head, "I'm fine living here."

Although she had not planned it in advance, Li Shurui instantly understood what her boyfriend meant.

"Mom, my uncle and his family live well, why do you want to buy a new house?" Xue Mingqin was distracted, and then looked at Jiang Chen, then at her daughter, "...You guys, are getting married too?"

In an instant.

Mr. Li, who was becoming increasingly expressionless, blushed.

Jiang Chen coughed lightly, said nothing, picked up his chopsticks again and lowered his head to eat.

"Mom, it has nothing to do with getting married or not. Many facilities in the community are aging, and there are more and more tenants. Most of the original owners have moved to Laoshan. The walls of the living room have started to crack."

Xue Mingqin didn't take it seriously. "It's normal for the wall to crack. It will happen after living in a house for a long time."

"Mom, are you really planning to live here forever?"

Xue Mingqin smiled bitterly. She certainly understood her daughter's filial piety. Just like parents hope their children will become successful, parents only hope their children to live a good life instead of expecting anything in return from their children.

"Ruirui, as long as you and Xiaojiang are doing well, mom will be very happy."

"Aunt Xue, this plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes is good, please try it."

Li Shurui, who was still about to speak, turned her head to look at her boyfriend who interrupted her, and then fell silent.

After dinner, the two younger generations naturally washed the dishes.

"Should I buy a new house for my mother?"

Li Shurui asked while washing the dishes in front of the sink.

"should."

Jiang Chen, who was in charge of wiping the water stains, did it without hesitation.

"How to do it?"

Li Shurui tilted her head, with one braid hanging on her shoulder, looking very girlish.

Jiang Chen wiped the dishes and said, "Leave it to me."

And then it was handed over to him.

Li Shurui simply put the dishes and chopsticks into the sink, then shook her hands and walked out of the kitchen, "Mom, is it time to feed Xiaobo dog food?"

Jiang Chen was stunned, then he didn't know whether to laugh or cry, he could only take over the other person's position and work honestly.

Laoshan.

The two families met at the gate of a community.

Four Seasons Genting.

Xue Mingqin mentioned it at the dinner table, and the name alone gave the impression that it was not cheap.

"Hey, Xiao Jiang is here!"

Zou Luoxia had indeed changed a lot. When she saw Jiang Chen who suddenly appeared, she was extremely enthusiastic and smiled as brightly as a flower.

The last time she accompanied her aunt to the East China Sea, she witnessed the other person’s strength with her own eyes.

"Uncle, aunt..."

Jiang Chen and Li Shurui greeted everyone one by one.

"Sister, brother-in-law."

Xue Yali smiled brightly and still wore a hat as usual.

Liu Hongzhi, once the financial prodigy of Wall Street, was naturally there as well. Although he had clearly made great strides in his career, he showed no sign of arrogance or complacency. He adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and stood beside his girlfriend with a smile.

wrong.

Now it seems that I should call her my fiancée.

"Tsk, sister, I think Ruirui and Xiaojiang look more and more like a couple. Look, this is what we call a perfect match made in heaven, how wonderful..."

The wife was able to sacrifice her dignity, but Li Shurui's uncle Xue Gui couldn't stand it. He knew what his wife's attitude was when the other person first came to Qindao. After learning about the other person's strength, his attitude immediately changed 180 degrees.

What is this called?
Typical snob!
He doesn't act like an elder at all.

It's okay even if you're always lukewarm, at least you have some backbone.

"Okay, just say a few words."

"What's wrong with you as an uncle? Ruirui has found a good home. You are unhappy, right?"

Zou Luoxia turned the tables.

Her personality can actually reflect the situation of the Xue family from the side. Xue Gui must have been controlled all the time. Look, he was immediately choked by his wife and became speechless.

"Aren't you going to see the house? Come in."

Xue Mingqin has gotten used to it. Although this is her younger brother, every family has its own way of getting along with others. They have been living like this for so many years and the child has grown up now.

"Sister, wait a minute, the sales department will be here soon and she will take us there."

After a while, a middle-aged woman in a suit came trotting over. She was probably a salesperson from the sales office of Four Seasons Genting. The first thing she said was "Sister Zou" in a particularly affectionate manner.

"I brought my daughter, her boyfriend, and my aunt's family to see the house I saw last time."

"Okay, sister Zou, how come your family has such good genes, all handsome men and beautiful women."

As expected of a salesperson, he has such a sweet mouth.

"It's OK. Appearance is not important, what matters is the inner qualities."

In front of outsiders, Zou Luoxia is still quite "modest".

The environment of this residential area, which costs about 41,000 yuan per square meter, is naturally excellent and is like a park.

"It's so big, how many square meters in total?"

After following the salesperson upstairs and entering the house to take a look around, Xue Mingqin discovered that the house her brother-in-law and his wife liked was more grand than she had imagined.

The living room seemed even larger than the house she lived in.

It's like the difference between heaven and earth.

"The building area is 183 square meters."

The salesperson’s surname was Tian. She introduced with a smile, “Ms. Zou has a good eye. This apartment is the best one in our Four Seasons Genting.”

"One hundred and eighty square meters..."

Xue Mingqin was caught off guard. This was undoubtedly the so-called large flat. She couldn't help but look at her sister-in-law, "Luoxia, does it really need to be so big?"

"Sister, think about it. Yali will definitely have children in the future. Now is different from our time. If the economic conditions allow, the more children the better. We will have to come and take care of them. Of course, the bigger the better."

Xue Mingqin was suddenly speechless.

"Besides, compared to Ruirui's mansion, this is nothing!"

What you say is unintentional, but what you hear is intentional.

This was not the first time she had received such a guest. In fact, the female sales manager, whose surname was Tian, ​​had heard Sister Zou mention her nephews and nephews more than once.

The most important thing in this business is eyesight.

In other words, no matter how much the other party brags, as a sales worker, you have to have your own standards in your heart.

This Miss Zou doesn't look like a noble lady at first glance, and she doesn't have that kind of temperament. But since she dared to come and see their house at Four Seasons Genting, and the confidence she revealed in her every move, it's clear that she has a certain strength.

But what did you just say?
Qindao is a new first-tier city. Four Seasons Genting is a well-known real estate project in Qindao. The most expensive unit costs over 10 million. What level of luxury house can make Four Seasons Genting look worthless in comparison?
of course.

As a salesperson, you must know how to play dumb and not offend customers.

"Sister, I'll take you to have a look. Lily, let's go. By the way, Ruirui, you should also come and have a look. Give your sister some advice."

Xue Gui was also taken away.

Only two young men were left.

"congratulations."

Jiang Chen smiled sincerely.

This Wall Street elite has his own brains, but he is not a bad person. At least he did not let Xue Yali down.

But Boss Jiang didn't think about it. With such a big Buddha like him sitting behind him, would others have the courage to abandon them?
How could the Wall Street elites not understand the pros and cons?

"Yali said that we can wait for Mr. Jiang and Sister..."

Xue Yali dared to call him brother-in-law, but he didn't dare to offend.

"What era is this? The feudal society is no longer popular. If we really delayed your work, Auntie may not say anything, but she must be blaming me in her heart."

Liu Hongzhi pushed up his glasses and smiled.

I think my girlfriend is lucky.

Including the Xue family themselves.

But only he knows who is the lucky one. (End of this chapter)