Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 888 It's better to have your own parents than your own!
Although Wen Xiaorong had agreed to Banggeng's marriage to Tang Yanling, thanks to Jia Dongming's teachings, Banggeng clearly understood that anything could happen before everything was settled. So, while Banggeng was having dinner at the Tang family's house, the Tang brothers, Guoqing and Guohua, pulled him to drink. Banggeng lied and said that he couldn't hold his liquor and would only take a small sip.

It is said that one's drinking behavior reveals one's character. In order to understand Bang Geng's personality, before the meal, Tang Jiansheng instructed his two sons to take the opportunity to drink with Bang Geng, thus testing Bang Geng's drinking behavior.

Seeing that Banggeng, despite the relentless persuasion of his two children, always only took a few sips of alcohol, Tang Jiansheng was very satisfied and truly accepted Banggeng as his son-in-law.

Thinking of the gift Banggeng brought today, and the situation related to the Jia family, Tang Jiansheng asked Banggeng with a kind expression, "Jiageng! I heard from Lingling that your family has always lived with your uncle, is that true?"

When Banggeng heard Tang Jiansheng ask about his family's situation, he respectfully introduced, "Uncle! Yanling is right. Ever since my uncle was demobilized and returned, our family has been living with him."

Upon hearing Bang Geng's answer, Tang Jiansheng thought about what would happen after his daughter married Bang Geng, so he asked Bang Geng, "Jia Geng! After you marry our Lingling, will you continue to live with your uncle, or will you separate from your uncle and live separately?"
When Banggeng heard Tang Jiansheng ask about his life after marrying Tang Yanling, he politely introduced to Tang Jiansheng: "Uncle! My eldest uncle said that when parents are alive, they are brothers, and when parents are no longer alive, brothers become uncles. Although my father has passed away, my grandmother is still alive, so our whole family lives with my eldest uncle."

Upon hearing Bang Geng's answer and learning that Bang Geng would continue to live with his uncle after getting married, Tang Jiansheng frowned and asked Bang Geng slowly, "Jia Geng! What your uncle said makes a lot of sense, but after you marry our Lingling, it means that you are adults. Is it appropriate for you to continue living with your uncle?"

Upon hearing Tang Jiansheng's words, Banggeng immediately understood what Tang Jiansheng meant. Thinking of the true situation of the Jia family, Banggeng smiled and introduced to Tang Jiansheng: "Uncle! You are right. After Yanling and I got married, it meant that I was an adult. Under such circumstances, it was indeed not suitable for my husband and me to continue living with my uncle. After all, we have lived with my uncle for more than ten years, and our family has never contributed a penny."

Tang Jiansheng inquired about the Jia family primarily to understand their true situation and prevent his daughter from being mistreated after marrying into the family. Hearing Banggeng's account and learning the truth about the Jia family, Tang Jiansheng was shocked. Curious, he asked Banggeng, "Jiageng! From what you just said, all these years, your family has lived with your uncle without paying a single penny for food. Doesn't your aunt get angry?"

When Banggeng heard Tang Jiansheng's question, he thought of how good Jia Dongming had been to him, and a grateful expression involuntarily appeared on his face. He introduced to Tang Jiansheng, "Uncle! My eldest uncle is the head of our family. My mother once said that she would pay some money for my eldest uncle's food every month, but my eldest uncle refused. As for my aunt, she was never angry. She treats the three of us siblings the same as she treats my cousins. She treats everyone equally."

“A few days ago, Yanling and I went to the park and were unexpectedly seen by my uncle. After I took Yanling home, my uncle asked about Yanling and me. When he learned that you also worked in the supply and marketing system, he immediately asked around about your family situation.”

"My uncle is worried that after Yanling and I get together and have children, there won't be enough rooms in the house. He has already hired a contractor to build four rooms in our yard so that my grandma and sister can move into the new houses and leave our old house for Yanling and me."

When Tang Jiansheng heard Banggeng's explanation that the Jia family was adding to their house for Banggeng's wedding, a look of doubt appeared on his face. He asked Banggeng, "Jiageng! The authorities don't allow private additions to houses these days. Your uncle is adding four rooms at once. Aren't you worried about being reported?"

Upon hearing Tang Jiansheng's question and seeing his puzzled expression, Banggeng smiled and explained, "Uncle! The reason the neighborhood committee doesn't approve of privately built houses is mainly because the land for those houses all belongs to the public. Private construction means illegally occupying public land." "But our house, including the villa where my uncle lives, is all private property. Building houses on our own land, although it's also illegal, doesn't mean we're taking advantage of the public. Even if someone reports it, it won't have much impact on my uncle."

After hearing Banggeng's explanation, Tang Jiansheng immediately realized that Banggeng's uncle treated Banggeng and her two siblings no differently than his own children. Otherwise, he would never have considered things so far ahead, hiring a craftsman to build a house for the young couple before they were even engaged, thus making plans for their future.

Based on the above information, Tang Jiansheng was basically certain that his daughter would not suffer after marrying into the Jia family. Thinking about the future of the young couple, Tang Jiansheng said to Banggeng unhurriedly, "Jiageng! From what you just introduced, I can see that your elders attach great importance to your marriage, so I approve of your marriage to our Lingling."

"However! As the old saying goes, it's better to have your own parents than your own children. Although your uncle treats you like his own son, I don't want you to rely on him too much. After all, your uncle can help you for a while, but he can't help you forever. You still need to work hard for your own future. Only in this way can you make your own lives prosperous."

"Dad! Jia Geng's uncle has already arranged Jia Geng's future. After I marry Jia Geng, he will be transferred to the Public Security Bureau to drive a car. This way, Jia Geng won't have to travel to other places so often as before." Tang Yanling, who was standing next to Tang Jiansheng, immediately realized that Tang Jiansheng had accepted Bang Geng as his son-in-law when she heard Tang Jiansheng's instructions to Bang Geng. So she told Tang Jiansheng the news that Bang Geng was about to be transferred to the Public Security Bureau.

Upon hearing the news from Tang Yanling, Tang Jiansheng's face showed utter shock. He blurted out to Jia Geng, "Jia Geng! You were working at the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, doing just fine. Why would your uncle suddenly want to transfer you to the Public Security Bureau?"

Bang Geng never expected that Tang Yanling would tell Tang Jiansheng about his transfer to the Public Security Bureau. Faced with Tang Jiansheng's question and seeing the incredulous expression on his face, Bang Geng politely replied, "Uncle! I don't know the specific reason either, but I believe that my uncle would never harm me. He must have made this arrangement for my future."

In everyone's subconscious, workers held the highest status in this era. When Tang Jiansheng heard Bang Geng's explanation, although he really couldn't understand why Jia Dongming would make Bang Geng give up his worker status and transfer to the police station to drive, Tang Jiansheng had a vague feeling that there must be some deeper meaning behind Jia Dongming's arrangement.

Realizing this, Tang Jiansheng smiled and instructed Jia Geng, "Jia Geng! No matter which unit you work for, you are serving the people. I hope that when you get to your new unit, you will work hard and never let down the expectations of your elders."

Upon hearing Tang Jiansheng's instructions, Banggeng immediately assured him, "Uncle! Don't worry, wherever I work, I will definitely work hard and make sure Yanling has a happy and fulfilling life."

(End of this chapter)