Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 890 Xu Damao Returns!
After accompanying Tang Yanling shopping for a while, Banggeng took her home and then rode his bicycle back to the courtyard house.

When Banggeng returned home, Qin Huairu was preparing dinner. Jia Zhangshi, who was sitting in the yard watching the builders construct the house, saw Banggeng pushing his bicycle into the courtyard. She quickly stood up from her low stool and asked Banggeng expectantly, "Banggeng! Tell Grandma quickly, after you went to Yanling's house today, were Yanling's parents satisfied with you? Did they agree to your marriage?"

Upon hearing Jia Zhangshi's question, Banggeng recalled his visit to the Tang family earlier that day and happily told Jia Zhangshi, "Grandma! Yanling's parents have agreed to our marriage. They asked my mom if she's free next Sunday. If she is, they want both families to get together and discuss our marriage."

When Jia Zhangshi learned that Tang Yanling's parents had agreed to Tang Yanling's marriage to Banggeng, she was overjoyed and murmured to herself, "May our ancestors bless us, our Banggeng is finally getting married."

Qin Huairu, who was cooking inside, heard Banggeng and Jia Zhangshi talking outside. She immediately put down her spatula, hurried outside, and asked Banggeng, who was parking his bicycle, "Banggeng! Have Yanling's parents agreed to your marriage?"

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's question, Banggeng happily replied, "Mom! Yanling's parents have agreed to my marriage with Yanling. They also asked me to ask you if you're free next weekend. If you are, we can sit down together and discuss my marriage with Yanling."

Qin Huairu was overjoyed to learn that Tang Yanling's parents had agreed to Banggeng's marriage to Tang Yanling. She smiled and said to Banggeng, "Banggeng! As for meeting Yanling's parents next week, I'll discuss it with your uncle after he comes back, and then we'll make a decision."

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's reply, Banggeng happily said to her, "Okay! Mom! I understand. After you and Uncle have discussed the results, remember to let me know, and then I'll have Yanling inform her parents."

Having said that, Bang Geng turned his gaze to the house that was being built, and began to imagine the happy days he would have with Tang Yanling after their marriage.

Around 5 p.m., Jia Dongming pushed his bicycle and led his children, Jia Anmin and Jia Anqing, into the courtyard. Before Jia Anqing even entered the house, she called out to the house, "Mom! Grandma! Aunt! I'm back."

Banggeng, who was waiting inside for Jia Dongming to return home, saw his cousin Jia Anqing run into the house and immediately asked her with a smile, "Xiaoqing! Is your dad back?"

Upon hearing Banggeng's question, Jia Anqing happily replied, "Big brother! My dad's parking the car outside. Did your sister-in-law's parents agree to your marriage today when you visited her?"

When Banggeng heard Jia Anqing's question, he thought about his upcoming wedding and happily showed off in front of her, saying, "Xiaoqing! Your older brother here is handsome and dashing. After your sister-in-law's parents met me, they immediately agreed to our marriage. So just wait for me to bring your sister-in-law into the family!"

After parking his bicycle, Jia Dongming carried a bag of fruit into the house. He overheard Banggeng's conversation with Jia Anqing and immediately instructed Banggeng, "Banggeng! Since Yanling's parents have agreed to your marriage, have Yanling go home and ask her parents when they're free so our two families can meet and finalize the marriage." Upon hearing Jia Dongming's instructions, Banggeng immediately introduced himself, "Uncle! When I left Yanling's house, her parents asked me to come back and ask if you're free next weekend. If so, both sets of parents can meet and discuss my marriage with Yanling."

Upon learning of Jia Dongming's return, Qin Huairu immediately came out of the kitchen and said to him, "Brother Dongming! Tang Yanling's parents have asked us to meet next weekend. Do you think it would be suitable to arrange a meeting place?"

When Jia Dongming heard Qin Huairu's question, he pondered for a moment before speaking, "Huairu! If they are just ordinary guests, we can book a place outside. But Yanling's parents are not outsiders. To show respect, let's invite them to our home. I'll buy some nice things and have Shazhu help with the cooking."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's instructions, Qin Huairu immediately nodded and replied, "Okay! I understand. I'll take some time these next couple of days to clean the house thoroughly."

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's answer, Jia Dongming nodded in agreement and instructed Banggeng, "Banggeng! When you have time, go find Yanling and tell her about our invitation to Yanling's parents to come to our house as guests."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's instructions, Banggeng immediately nodded and replied happily, "Uncle! I understand. If I don't have to drive tomorrow, I'll go to the department store during my lunch break to find Yanling and tell her that you've invited her parents to our home."

"Director Jia! Is Director Jia home?" Jia Dongming was about to go back inside to wash his face and then come out to eat when he heard Bang Geng's reply, when Xu Damao's shout suddenly came from outside.

Upon hearing Xu Damao's shout, Jia Dongming's face showed surprise. He then quickly walked out of the house and saw Xu Damao standing in the yard. He greeted Xu Damao with a smile, "Damao! When did you get back? Is there something you need?"

Since Xu Damao became the deputy director of the steel rolling mill, he no longer looked up to Jia Dongming. He believed that as the deputy director of the steel rolling mill, he was qualified to be on equal footing with Jia Dongming. So from that day on, he changed his address for Jia Dongming from "Brother Dongming" to "Director Jia".

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's question, Xu Damao, remembering his recent arrest, immediately showed an embarrassed expression and said to Jia Dongming, "Director Jia! I only got back this afternoon. My dad told me that if it weren't for your help, I might not have gotten out. So I asked my wife to buy some groceries and invited you to my house for a few drinks."

Upon hearing Xu Damao's invitation, Jia Dongming smiled and said to Xu Damao, "Damao! I'm just helping you make the connection; I haven't really helped at all. Besides, I've already cooked dinner at home, so I won't be going to your house for drinks."

(End of this chapter)