one day.
Two days.
Three days later.
After explaining all the things he should be busy with, Dong Xuebin finally took the time. He immediately booked the fastest flight ticket in the morning and went directly from the provincial capital to the capital. If it was someone else's matter, Dong Xuebin would not be so concerned. After all, he is also very busy here. The Investment and Culture Festival is over, but there are still a pair of project implementations and other work in the county waiting for him to do. How can he have so much free time? But since it is Xie Huilan's younger brother's business, Since it was Xie Huilan's family who asked him to go over and help, Dong Xuebin definitely couldn't shirk it. He had to go there. Given the priorities, it was obvious that this time things at home were much more important.
Ten o'clock in the morning.
Beijing, Capital Airport.
After Dong Xuebin got out of the first-class cabin, he called home. Han Jing answered the phone, "Hey, Mom, I just got off the plane. I'm going over there."
Han Jing said: "Okay, come on."
"Then where should I go?" Dong Xuebin asked.
Han Jing said: "You go directly to the old man's house. They are all there. Mom will come over right away."
"Okay, see you later." Dong Xuebin didn't even bother to bring his luggage this time, and he didn't need to bring anything with him. He strode out to take a taxi.
in the car.
Dong Xuebin called Fang Wenping again. He wanted to say hello to Lao Fang first. Well, he also had the idea of finding out what the Fang family meant. However, the phone automatically disconnected after ringing for more than ten times. No one answered the call. After a few minutes, Dong Xuebin called again, but no one answered. Dong Xuebin understood that as a deputy governor, the possibility of Fang Wenping being unable to reach the phone was almost zero. She was not in an area with no signal, and her phone was not turned off. Lao Fang guessed that he was deliberately not answering his calls. You probably know what's going on. Thinking of this, Dong Xuebin couldn't help but feel very depressed. This old Fang, you will die if you have to deal with me. You don't even answer the phone!
If you don’t answer, don’t answer.
Brother, figure it out yourself.
Dong Xuebin knew that Fang Wenping did not agree with Fang Shuiling and Xie Ran being together, so he stopped fighting and went straight to the old man's villa as a rental.
The road was a bit far. Dong Xuebin didn't arrive until after eleven o'clock or twelve o'clock, and there was a traffic jam on the road for a long time.
At the door of the villa, the guard and Dong Xuebin nodded and let him in.
As soon as I entered the yard. Dong Xuebin saw Xie Ran, Xie Jing, Fang Shuiling and others standing outside. Xie Jing had a normal expression, while Xie Ran and Fang Shuiling both looked frowning. Only Xie Hao was the only one who kept talking to them cheerfully, as if he didn't sense the atmosphere at all.
"My brother-in-law will be back soon. My brother-in-law can support both of them. Why don't you worry? There will be no problem in letting my brother-in-law go." Xie Hao boasted on Dong Xuebin's behalf.
Dong Xuebin walked in happily. "What are you bragging about?"
"Ahaha, my idol is back!" Xie Hao suddenly shouted.
As soon as they saw Dong Xuebin, Xie Ran and Fang Shuiling both came forward to greet him. "Brother-in-law, you are here. I have been waiting for you for several days."
"Brother Dong." Fang Shuiling looked at him eagerly.
Dong Xuebin said embarrassedly: "I'm a little busy these days. I didn't take time out. I just had a day off today, Saturday, um. Where are the family members?"
Xie Jing pointed to the villa, "They were all in the house. We came out because the smell of smoke was too strong."
Xie Ran quickly said: "Brother-in-law, did you listen to what my sister said about the matter?"
"Well, I heard about it. How is it now? What's going on?" Dong Xuebin asked.
Xie Ran smiled bitterly, "That's right. Xiaoling's family kept silent about this matter and didn't even mention it. My parents didn't particularly agree with it. Fortunately, my grandfather spoke to my parents and told them to let me do it myself. Make up your mind, my parents can barely make it."
Dong Xuebin looked at Fang Shuiling, "No reaction from your family at all?"
Fang Shuiling lowered her head, "It's not that I didn't respond. My sister-in-law also flew back yesterday. She probably wants to discuss the matter again, but they haven't talked to me, so I don't know."
It turns out that Fang Wenping came back yesterday
This old Fang didn't even say a word to me when he came back.
Dong Xuebin said: "I also called your sister-in-law, but she didn't answer, so her attitude is probably not optimistic."
Fang Shuiling became even more anxious when she heard this, "Brother Dong, then, what should we do?"
Xie Hao patted Fang Shuiling on the shoulder like a grown-up, "Sister-in-law, is it okay for my brother-in-law to do something? Didn't the family say that my brother-in-law should go to your house to discuss the engagement? There must be no problem. Hehe, even if it really doesn't work, You and my brother can directly get the marriage certificate. If your family locks you up and won't let you go, then let my brother-in-law beat them up and snatch you out in the dark. I'm not bragging to you. Sister-in-law, although there are many security guards at your house. , The security facilities are also very good, but there is no way that anyone can be my brother-in-law’s opponent. Who doesn’t know my brother-in-law’s fighting ability? Let alone taking action, my brother-in-law can scare them just by announcing his name.”
Xie Jing slapped Xiao Hao on the head angrily, "What are you talking about? What are you thinking about all day long when you are fighting and killing? Can this matter be solved like that?"
Xie Ran bowed slightly to Dong Xuebin, "Brother-in-law, please do this this time."
"Don't worry, I'll try my best." Dong Xuebin said and walked in. "I'll go in first."
Xie Ran, Fang Shuiling and the others did not enter the house, but just waited outside, because they knew that the elders must have something to say to Dong Xuebin alone, and it was not convenient for them to be there. Xie Hao wanted to join in the fun and jumped in to follow, but Xie Hao was Jing grabbed him and didn't let him in.
inside the house.
Sure enough, there was thick smoke.
Han Jing looked to the side and said, "Stop smoking, you'll get choked."
Ci Lifen covered her mouth and coughed twice, got up and opened the window.
The elder sister-in-law had spoken, and Xie Guoliang and Xie Guojian quickly put out their cigarette butts. The eldest brother Xie Guobang was about to light a cigarette when he heard the sound and put the cigarette back.
The door opened.
"Dad, mom, uncle, aunt, second uncle and second aunt." Dong Xuebin came in and started calling people.
Only then did Han Jing smile. "Xiao Bin is here. Come and see Mom. Hey, why have you lost weight? Why don't you eat well over there?" She pulled Dong Xuebin to greet her.
Dong Xuebin smiled and said: "The food is quite good, but I am a bit busy at work and must be tired. Hey, actually I don't feel any thinner. It's almost the same as before."
Han Jing said: "It's almost the same. You're much thinner. It's almost time for dinner. Mom will cook a meal for you in a while. Haha, eat more."
Dong Xuebin said: "Okay, thank you, Mom. I haven't tasted your cooking for a long time, and I'm really greedy."
The two of them chatted for a long time. Over there, it was Xie Guoliang who said, "Xiao Bin, do you know everything?"
Dong Xuebin then became more serious: "I know, uncle, I heard Huilan say it."
Xia Yanzhen looked at Dong Xuebin and said, "I have caused trouble for you this time. I even called you all the way back. Didn't it delay your work?"
Dong Xuebin smiled slightly, "It's okay, auntie, there are people in the county watching. It doesn't matter if I'm missing. Xiaoran's life events must be the most important. No matter how busy I am, I have to come back."
Xia Yanzhen sighed and said: "Oh, Xiaoran is getting more and more stubborn. He used to be more obedient. Look, it has only been less than a year since he was trained at the grassroots level. He doesn't listen to what is said at home at all. Yesterday he even told us She slapped the table and stared." After saying that, Xia Yanzhen also showed a complicated smile. This may be because of the pity of parents in the world. They hope that their children can be independent, but when this day comes, they feel a little sad.
Han Jing said with relief: "Yanzhen, it's actually a good thing that Xiaoran can be so persistent."
Xia Yanzhen said: "I also know it is a good thing, it means that the child has matured and can take charge of her own business, but... why does it have to be from the Fang family? I think the little girl from the Sun family is not bad."
Xie Guoliang also had the same expression, and the old couple were still awkward. Obviously, they must have had direct conflicts with the Fang family before, and it was probably quite a lot.
There was silence for a moment.
Xie Guoliang said: "Let's stick to what we discussed before."
Han Jing looked at him and said, "Let Xue Bin go over and negotiate?"
Xie Guoliang hummed and said to Dong Xuebin: "Excuse me, Xiaobin."
"Looking at your polite second uncle, I will definitely try my best." Dong Xuebin said: "But I don't know how to negotiate. Should I go directly to Fang's house? Then talk about Xiaoran and Xiaoling's engagement? What if they don't agree? What should I do? Or don’t let me in at all?”
Father-in-law Xie Guobang said calmly: "You can control these by yourself."
Xie Guoliang also said: "Yes, I believe in your ability to adapt to changes. Depending on the specific situation, you can make your own judgment." The family really trusts Dong Xuebin.
Dong Xuebin felt a weight on his shoulders again, "But what if I don't handle it well? Or what if they disagree? Ahem, you all know my temper. Sometimes I am impulsive, and I'm afraid I can't handle it. That’s right, don’t delay Xiaoran and Xiaoling’s life-long events.”
Han Jing patted the back of Dong Xuebin's hand who was sitting next to her, and said warmly: "If you don't agree at all, forget it, but if you can fight for it, let's fight for it. What the old man means is that Xiaoran and Xiaoling are in love. , it is the children’s own decision, and we as elders should not interfere too much. Secondly, our family has had a long-standing feud with the Fang family, but if we can really ease the relationship through this matter, it will also be politically positive for the family. It has a positive influence, so the old man acquiesces to this matter. There is no problem in our family. Now it depends on the attitude of the Fang family, so I want you to talk to them on behalf of our family. "
Dong Xuebin thought for a while, "Sure, since everyone trusts me so much, then I must be fine. There are other things about the betrothal gift. I am..."
Xie Ran's father, Xie Guoliang, said: "It's all up to you."
Xia Yanzhen said: "Xiao Bin, you don't need to feel pressure. Let's talk about their attitude first. If Guoliang and I can't come forward, you can fully represent us."
Dong Xuebin could only bite the bullet and comply.