Chapter 318 – One Month Later
“However, for now, let’s not tell anyone about this matter,” Father Chen said, looking at Lin Xingzhong.
Lin Xingzhong immediately understood, “Brother Chen, I get it. I won’t go spreading rumors about something that’s not confirmed.”
If it turns out to be true, that’s fine. If not, it could lead to unnecessary trouble.
However, Lin Xingzhong did plan to inquire within this month whether anyone nearby was planning to sell their houses and move abroad.
If such opportunities arose, he would consider making a purchase.
As for other situations, he wasn’t interested.
Otherwise, buying a house now and facing demolition later could lead to disputes with the original owners.
Although he wasn’t afraid, he preferred to avoid trouble.
The rest of the Chen family acknowledged this.
Chen Shuhao also realized he shouldn’t have spoken so casually earlier, especially since his future brother-in-law had confided in him secretly.
If demolition didn’t happen as he mentioned, the other family members might blame Qingqing and her future mother-in-law.
Moreover, if the news was true, it wasn’t wise to reveal it now.
Chen Shuhao felt he needed to reflect on his actions and not let excitement cloud his judgment.
Father Chen had initially wanted to discuss this with his eldest son, but seeing that he had already realized his mistake and was contemplating it, he didn’t say much more. He patted Shuhao on the shoulder and said, “Don’t overthink it. Get some rest. You’re getting married tomorrow.”
“I understand, Dad.”
As Father Chen went back to his room, Mother Chen spoke up.
“Old Chen, do you really think they will demolish it after a month?”
“It’s uncertain, but there’s a 60-70% chance,” Father Chen replied, reflecting his trust in Xu Aian.
“It would be great if the demolition really happens.” Though the Chen family was affluent and didn’t lack houses, who would complain about having more? It was simply beneficial.
“However…” Father Chen looked at Mother Chen and continued, “If demolition indeed happens after a month, we’ll need to hold our future in-law in higher regard.” After all, when they knew nothing, she knew about the demolition and asked someone to tell them.
This demonstrated the extent of Xu Aian’s influence and connections.
It also indicated that Xu Aian valued the Chen family’s future in-law relationship and mutual support.
“I understand. When Qingqing marries into our family, I’ll definitely treat her like my own daughter,” Mother Chen spoke sincerely. She had liked Qingqing from the first time her son brought her home.
“That’s good.”
…
The next morning, amidst the sound of firecrackers, Chen Shuhao drove his car to pick up Xu Qingqing.
Xu Qingqing was already dressed in a red Chinese-style wedding gown and had makeup on, looking stunning and radiant. When Chen Shuhao saw her, he was speechless at first sight.
He drove her to the hotel.
The hotel had been arranged in advance for the festive wedding ceremony.
Tables were set for the banquet, and Xu Jinning also arrived at the hotel with Xu Aian’s family.
It must be said that Xu Aian’s table attracted a lot of attention.
Because there were so many good-looking young men and women.
Xu Jinning and Xie Ting’an had exceptionally high attractiveness, with both possessing excellent demeanor. Xu Fanghua and Song Yi were also impressive; Song Yi exuded a strong military aura, while Xu Fanghua had a scholarly air about her. The three children of Aunt Xu, despite their youthful appearances, inherited Aunt Xu’s good looks.
At the Chen family’s gathering, upon seeing Aunt Xu’s table, the invited guests began to inquire eagerly.
Father Chen knew that those sitting at Xu Aian’s table were definitely her relatives. He knew that Xu Ai’an still had a brother living in the countryside of Xingdong Province. However, at their table, there were no other couples of similar age to Xu Aian; they were all young people.
Father Chen and Mother Chen learned that Xu Aian’s brother and sister-in-law couldn’t come because their journey was too far, but their two daughters and son-in-law did come.
When they learned that Xu Jinning and Xu Fanghua were Xu Aian’s two nieces, the Chen family couple were surprised.
These two girls were so beautiful. You couldn’t tell they had grown up in the countryside; their appearance and demeanor seemed more like those of delicate daughters from wealthy families in the past.
And when they learned that Xu Jinning and her sister were both students at Beijing University and had also been top scorers in two sessions of the college entrance examination, they were even more surprised. Beijing University was not a place where ordinary people could easily get in, especially as top scorers. Nowadays, university students are highly valued, especially those from Beijing University.
And there’s Song Yi, Xu Fanghua’s husband, who was previously a military doctor and is now a student at Beijing Medical University.
Father Chen and Mother Chen exchanged a glance and both felt that Xu Aian’s brother’s family, despite living in the countryside, was not to be underestimated.
Well, Xu Aian was so intelligent and capable. As her brother, he naturally wouldn’t be lacking in any way. It was certain that they could raise such outstanding children.
They just didn’t know the identity of Xu Jinning’s partner, Xie Ting’an. Otherwise, their surprise would be even greater.
Upon learning the identities of the people at Xu Aian’s table, Father Chen and Mother Chen immediately decided to elevate their regard for this future in-law family to another level.
Because their future looked promising. Who knew what heights these children might achieve in the future?
…
Meanwhile, Xu Jinning, after observing for a while, also felt that the Chen family, where her cousin were marrying into, was quite good.
Soon, as time arrived, the newlyweds also walked in hand in hand, and the whole room burst into applause…
The banquet was held at noon, and by the afternoon, it was time to leave.
“Fanghua, Ningning, aren’t you staying a few more days?” Aunt Xu was reluctant to see them leave.
“Aunt, we’d love to stay longer to accompany you, but we have to go back to school. Tomorrow is Monday.”
“True, studies are important and cannot be delayed. But make sure you come to visit your auntie whenever you have time.”
“We will, Aunt.”
Finally, Xu Jinning and the others got into the car. The car gradually drove away under the watchful eyes of Aunt Xu and her children.
…
Time passed quickly, and a month later arrived.
For Aunt Xu, this month had been uneventful. However, for the Chen family, they had been eagerly waiting for any news about demolition and relocation.
But there had been nothing.
Just when they began to think it might not happen, suddenly, on an ordinary day, an official announcement was made with a red-letter document.
Their neighborhood was slated for demolition!
The news was so sudden, and since it was about demolition, the moment the document was released, emotions in this part of Tianjin surged like boiling water, affecting every household in the area.
