Siheyuan: Start with a big car

Bang Geng sneered, "Grandma, do you think I'm stupid? I won't do it without money."

Qin Huairu sighed helplessly, "Bang Geng, can't you behave well for Xiao Dang and this family?"

Bang Geng was unmoved. "I just know that I can't do anything without money. You guys can do whatever you want."

Qin Huairu had no choice at this time. She looked at Banggeng's rogue appearance, feeling angry and helpless. She knew she couldn't let Banggeng go on like this, but she didn't know how to deal with it.

Qin Huairu tried to reason with Banggeng, "Banggeng, you can't go this far. Xiaodang is your sister, we are a family, you can't do these things for money."

But Banggeng wouldn't listen at all and still stubbornly asked for money.

Qin Huairu wanted to ask the neighbors for help to persuade Bang Geng, but she felt that family disgrace should not be made public and was afraid of being laughed at.

She paced back and forth in the room, looking worried. Thinking that Xiaodang's happiness might be destroyed by Banggeng, she felt like a huge stone was pressing on her heart.

Qin Huairu had no choice but to try to discuss with Xiaodang to see if they could find a way to raise some money to stabilize Bang Geng. "Xiaodang, what should we do now? How about we raise some money for him first and then talk about it after this meeting is over."

Although Xiaodang was reluctant, he knew there was no better way at the moment, so he could only nod helplessly.

Xiaodang took out five dollars and handed it to Banggeng.

"Bang Geng, take this money. After you take it, you have to promise not to cause any trouble for me!"

In this day and age, five dollars is actually a considerable sum of money.

Bang Geng didn't even look at it.

"Xiao Dang, you are now a formal worker, earning several dozen yuan. Why are you sending me away with only five yuan?"

Xiao Dang was so angry that his face turned red after hearing what Bang Geng said. "Bang Geng, don't go too far! Five dollars is already a lot, how much more do you want? Although my monthly salary is only a few dozen dollars, I still have to live. You have been idle all day long and have no job, and now you are blackmailing me."

Bang Geng did not feel guilty at all. Instead, he said confidently, "I don't care. If you don't give me enough money, I will ruin your meeting. Anyway, I have nothing to lose."

Qin Huairu watched from the side, feeling angry and helpless.

She stepped forward and held Xiaodang, saying, "Xiaodang, don't bother with him. Banggeng, you should stop it. Take this five dollars first, and I'll give it to you later when I have more money."

Bang Geng was not willing to give in. "No, you have to at least give me 20 yuan. Otherwise, I will never cooperate."

Xiaodang and Qin Huairu looked at each other and saw the helplessness and pain in each other's eyes.

They knew Banggeng's temper, and once he made a decision, it was difficult to change it.

But twenty yuan is a considerable sum of money for them and it is really difficult to come up with.

At this time, the atmosphere at home was extremely tense.

Jia Zhang was anxious but didn't know what to do.

Xiao Dang gritted his teeth and said, "Bang Geng, I can only give you another ten dollars. This is my limit. If you are still not satisfied, then I can't do anything about it."

Bang Geng hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded, "Okay, ten dollars is ten dollars. But remember, if I behave well, you have to give me more in the future."

Xiaodang sighed helplessly and handed the ten yuan to Banggeng, but he was full of disappointment and disgust towards Banggeng.

Banggeng was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth after getting the money.

He put the money into his pocket proudly, as if he could see more money waving at him.

The next day, Banggeng dressed up and followed Xiaodang towards Chen's house.

Banggeng was wearing a brand new Zhongshan suit and his hair was combed neatly. At first glance, he looked like a serious person.

However, his slightly upturned mouth corners and the cunning eyes that occasionally flashed through his eyes still revealed his inner pride and unruliness.

Along the way, Xiaodang kept reminding Banggeng to behave better and not let people see that he was a street hooligan.

Xiaodang looked worried and said as he walked: "Banggeng, you must remember to be polite and behave properly. Don't be careless like usual and don't swear." Banggeng was a little impatient and waved his hand and said: "I know, I know, you've told me eight hundred times. I'm not a fool, I will definitely pay attention."

Xiaodang felt even more uneasy when she saw Banggeng's nonchalant look. She knew Banggeng's temper, and once he got angry, he would ignore everything.

But there is no other way now, she can only pray that Banggeng can really listen to her and behave well.

Xiao Dang said worriedly, "Bang Geng, this meeting is really important. It's related to my future. If you mess up, I will never forgive you."

Bang Geng then became a little more serious and said, "Don't worry, I will try my best to behave well. But if they are too picky, then I can't do anything about it."

Xiaodang sighed helplessly and continued to quicken his pace, hoping that the meeting would go smoothly.

They came to Chen's house and found that the Chen family was much richer than theirs.

The furnishings in the house are very exquisite. The mahogany furniture exudes an ancient atmosphere, exquisite porcelain ornaments are displayed on the shelves, and there are several elegant calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls.

There is a gorgeous carpet in the middle of the living room, and the soft sofa looks comfortable and elegant.

Xiaodang and Banggeng stood at the door, feeling a little uneasy for a moment.

Bang Geng looked at the luxurious decoration, with a hint of surprise and envy in his eyes, but he quickly returned to his nonchalant look.

Xiaodang nervously pinched the corner of his clothes, secretly worried that Banggeng would do something inappropriate.

They walked into the house carefully, as if they were afraid of breaking anything there.

Chen's father and mother came up to greet them with a smile. Xiaodang quickly bowed and greeted them. Banggeng also bent over awkwardly and forced a stiff smile on his face.

"You must be the girl my son is dating. She is so beautiful." Mother Chen said warmly, holding Xiaodang's arm.

"You are the girl my son is dating, you are so beautiful." Chen's mother said warmly while holding Xiaodang's arm. Xiaodang blushed immediately and said shyly, "Auntie, you are too kind."

Banggeng was watching from the side, feeling a little jealous. He cleared his throat, trying to get Chen's mother's attention. Chen's mother then turned her eyes to Banggeng and asked with a smile, "Are you Xiaodang's brother? You look very energetic." Banggeng immediately showed a flattering smile and said, "Hello, Auntie, I am Xiaodang's brother Banggeng."

Chen's father also came over and looked Banggeng and Xiaodang up and down, with a look of scrutiny in his eyes. Banggeng felt a little uncomfortable under Chen's father's gaze, and he tried to straighten his back and act more stable. Chen's mother warmly asked them to sit down, and then began to ask about Xiaodang's situation.

Xiaodang answered Chen's mother's questions nervously, glancing at Banggeng from time to time, fearing that he would suddenly cause trouble.

Father Chen also noticed that Xiaodang was different. He knew very well that there was nothing wrong with this girl, so he had to put the investigation of Banggeng on the agenda.

Father Chen looked at Bang Geng and asked, "Bang Geng, I heard you were hanging around on the streets?"

Bang Geng's heart tightened and a trace of panic flashed across his face, but he quickly forced himself to calm down.

He smiled awkwardly and said, "Uncle, who told you that? I'm not hanging around on the streets. I've just been looking for a job recently, but I haven't found a suitable one yet, so I may seem a little idle."

Father Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, obviously not quite believing what Banggeng said.

"Oh? Looking for a job? Then do you have any specialties or skills?"

Banggeng hesitated for a long time but couldn't explain it clearly.

Xiaodang looked at Banggeng anxiously, praying secretly that he could answer the questions well.

Banggeng also got angry at this moment.

"Old man, it doesn't matter if I'm just hanging around on the streets. I'm telling you, I'm a very famous person in this city."

Xiao Dang stood up quickly and said anxiously, "Uncle and aunt, don't listen to him. Bang Geng was just impulsive. He didn't mean it that way."

Bang Geng didn't take it seriously, still sticking his neck out, looking unconvinced. "How could I say that? I am a big shot in the city."

Xiaodang was so angry and anxious that tears were about to come out. She glared at Banggeng fiercely and said, "Banggeng, can you please stop talking nonsense? Are you going to mess this up?"

"So what if I'm hanging around on the streets? I, Banggeng, have great abilities. If any of you want to buy a cheap radio, just come to me." Banggeng ignored Xiaodang and just kept bragging.

Xiao Dang felt her head buzzing at this moment. She looked at Bang Geng in despair, as if she saw the end of this meeting being a complete failure. Chen's father's face became even gloomier, while Chen's mother shook her head slightly, revealing a disappointed look.

Xiao Dang quickly stepped forward and tried to save the situation: "Uncle and aunt, Bang Geng just likes to brag, but he doesn't really have the ability.

Don't take it seriously." Banggeng still didn't know how to restrain himself, and kept boasting about his so-called "ability".

"I'm telling you, there's nothing I can't do in this city. As long as you need it, I can get it done for you."

Xiaodang was so angry that she was shaking all over. She really wanted to rush up and slap Banggeng to wake him up.

But she knew she couldn't do that now, so she could only suppress her anger and continue to explain to Chen's parents: "Uncle and aunt, Banggeng is not like this usually. He might be too nervous today. Please give him another chance."

However, Chen's parents had obviously lost their patience with Bang Geng. Chen's father stood up and said in a cold tone: "It seems that today's meeting ends here. Xiaodang, you are a good girl, but your brother is really not good enough. We need to think about your relationship again."

After saying that, Chen's father and mother turned and left the living room.

Xiaodang stood there in a daze, tears welling up in her eyes. She glared at Banggeng fiercely and said, "Banggeng, look at what you have done. Now you have messed up everything."

Bang Geng disagreed: "This kind of family thinks they are a leading family and looks down on me. I don't want to be related to them."

After hearing this, Xiao Dang's anger was ignited again. "Bang Geng, how can you say that? Do you know how outrageous your behavior was today? People came to meet us to get to know us, but you messed up everything."

Xiaodang's voice trembled slightly, and his eyes were full of disappointment.

Bang Geng still stiffened his neck, looking stubborn. "What did I do wrong? They look down on people, and I look down on them too. They just have a little money and status, right? What's so great about that?"

Xiao Dang shook his head helplessly, "Bang Geng, why don't you understand? This is not a matter of money and status, this is about my future. What am I going to do if you make such a fuss?"

At this time, Engineer Chen came back from the factory and saw the situation in the living room. He immediately felt something was wrong. His eyes switched back and forth between Xiaodang's tearful face and Banggeng's stubborn and nonchalant expression, and he had a bad feeling in his heart.

"What happened?" Engineer Chen asked anxiously. When Xiaodang saw Engineer Chen, she felt even more wronged and couldn't stop crying.

Bang Geng turned his head away and said nothing.

Chen's father and mother came out from the inner room with gloomy faces.

Father Chen sighed and said to Engineer Chen, "Son, this joke is really disappointing. Let's end our meeting here today."

Engineer Chen was shocked. He looked at Xiaodang, hoping to get an answer from her.

Xiao Dang choked up and recounted what had happened. After listening, Engineer Chen frowned.

He looked at Bang Geng, his eyes filled with both anger and helplessness.

Engineer Chen knew that Banggeng would not listen to his advice, so he could only look at Chen's father and say, "Father, marriage is between Xiaodang and me. It has nothing to do with Banggeng. Please don't stop us."

Father Chen frowned and said seriously, "How can you be so confused, kid? Banggeng is Xiaodang's brother, and his behavior will definitely affect Xiaodang. Although our family is not seeking to marry someone of higher status, we cannot just accept a daughter-in-law with such a complicated family situation."

Engineer Chen said hurriedly: "Father, Xiaodang is a good girl. She is kind and hardworking, completely different from Banggeng. You can't deny Xiaodang just because of Banggeng's mistakes."

Chen's mother also looked hesitant and said, "Son, your father is right. Marriage is a big deal and should not be taken lightly. Banggeng's performance today is really worrying. What should we do if there are any troubles in the future?"

Engineer Chen argued: "Mother, Xiaodang and I love each other sincerely. We can face the difficulties in the future together. We can slowly solve the problem of Banggeng. We can't let him ruin Xiaodang and my happiness."

Chen's father remained unmoved and said, "Let me think about this matter again. You should also think about it carefully and don't let your emotions cloud your mind." Engineer Chen was anxious, but he didn't know how to convince his parents, so he could only look at Xiaodang helplessly.

Xiaodang also knew that under such circumstances, it would be impossible to get Chen's parents to agree to their marriage.

"Chen, let's talk about this later. I'm going back first."

Xiaodang ignored Engineer Chen's obstruction, took Banggeng and left Chen's house and walked towards the courtyard.

On the way back, Xiaodang did not rebuke Banggeng because she knew it was too late to say anything now. (End of this chapter)