Chapter 180: Chapter 180 Arrival
 

“Old Du, yesterday I heard you talking about Ru Yan’s boyfriend, who’s forty-eight years old and divorced. I’m wondering what you and your spouse are thinking. Why don’t you discuss it with Ru Yan? With her qualifications, finding a quality bachelor would be a piece of cake.”

Yu Xiuhui, who had been silent, spoke up.

After the talk about her granddaughter was over, she wanted to chitchat about this matter.

It wasn’t so much interference as it was an elder’s concern for a younger family member.

After all, she had watched Zhou Ruyan grow up.

“Old Yu, you know how it is. We’re already thrilled that Ru Yan is willing to find someone to marry; we can’t be asking for too much.”

“Besides, you know her as well – she has her own strong opinions. Whatever person or matter she’s set her mind on, it’s no use for us to say anything.”

“If what we said mattered, would she have waited until now without marrying? By now, she’d probably have a child in elementary school.”

Du Lian smiled wryly; she knew her daughter better than anyone else.

“That’s true. By the way, you mentioned her boyfriend works at the same company as she does, that company, Hotpot Jiang, but what exactly does he do?” Yu Xiuhui inquired.

“We didn’t ask about that.” Du Lian shook her head.

“How about his family background?” Yu Xiuhui asked further.

“I didn’t ask that either.” Du Lian still shook her head.

“You two really take it easy, not asking anything and just letting her bring the guy home.” Yu Xiuhui was somewhat speechless.

“Old Yu, I’ll say it again, we’re just happy she is willing to find someone to marry. We didn’t feel like asking too many questions.” said Du Lian.

“But you should still make things clear. If she finds someone from a poor family background and ends up living poorly, it would be better not to marry at all.” Yu Xiuhui suggested.

“Grandma, we should trust Ru Yan’s judgment. Whoever Ru Yan sis has chosen, must be the right person.” Ye Shanshan actually felt Grandma was saying too much.

“That’s a valid point. Oh, right, Old Du, Ru Yan’s boyfriend is divorced, are there any children involved? If there are children, that’s also something to consider. If she marries over there, she’ll have to take care of them, and whether or not she gets along with the children is something to think about.” Yu Xiuhui added.

“There’s no need to worry about that. According to Ru Yan, he only has one daughter, and she’s already married.” replied Du Lian.

This was something Zhou Ruyan had brought up proactively; Du Lian hadn’t even asked.

At that moment, a knock on the door was heard.

“It must be Ru Yan coming back,” said Du Lian.

A little earlier, her daughter called to say she had landed.

According to the time, she should be here by now.

“I’ll go open the door.” Ye Shanshan felt as though this was her own home, and quickly got up and ran to open the door.

She was a bit excited and wanted to see at first glance what Ru Yan sis’s boyfriend looked like.

Opening the door, there stood four people.

Two men and two women.

One, naturally, was Zhou Ruyan.

Standing to the left of Zhou Ruyan was a middle-aged man.

This uncle has quite the presence.

This must be Ru Yan sis’s boyfriend.

Ru Yan sis has really good taste.

Ye Shanshan couldn’t help but brighten up at the sight.

Next, she looked to the right of Zhou Ruyan and saw a young woman even prettier than Zhou Ruyan, and beside the young woman stood a handsome man.

She glanced swiftly from left to right; it all happened in an instant.

Ye Shanshan sweetly exclaimed, “Ru Yan sis, you’re back!”

“Shanshan, you’re getting more and more beautiful,” Zhou Ruyan said with a smile.

One could say, Ye Shanshan grew up under her watch. Zhou Ruyan even held her when she was little.

“Hehe, Ru Yan sis, no matter how much I grow, I can’t be as pretty as you,” Ye Shanshan giggled.

“Shanshan, what are you doing? Hurry and let them in,” Yu Xiuhui saw her granddaughter standing at the door without promptly inviting the guests in and couldn’t help but frown and scold.

“Oh oh, Ru Yan sis, and your friends, please come in,” Ye Shanshan stuck out her tongue embarrassingly and quickly ushered them in.

Zhou Ruyan and the three others came in and put down their things.

“Dad, Mom, this is Mr. Zhao Hai.” Zhou Ruyan introduced, “Dad, Mom, this is my boyfriend, Zhao Hai.”

“Hello, Uncle and Auntie,” Zhao Hai quickly greeted.

“Hello, hello,” Du Lian and Zhou Chengping scrutinized Zhao Hai and nodded in response.

“Mom, Dad, this is Brother Hai’s daughter and son-in-law,” Zhou Ruyan introduced Xu Yang and Zhao Yuxin.

“Hello, Uncle and Auntie,” Xu Yang and Zhao Yuxin greeted.

“Hello, hello,” Du Lian and Zhou Chengping looked at Zhao Hai’s daughter and son-in-law with brightened eyes.

A perfect match, golden boy and jade girl!

The same eight characters sprang up in both their minds.

“This is our neighbor, Aunt Yu, and this is her granddaughter Shanshan, who I’ve watched grow up,” Zhou Ruyan introduced Yu Xiuhui and Ye Shanshan to Zhao Hai and the others.

Zhao Hai and the others greeted them just the same.

“Please sit down, everyone.” Du Lian called everyone to take their seats and poured tea for them.

“Mom, have brother and sister-in-law not come back yet? And Ming Ming and Tong Tong, I haven’t seen them in a long time,” Zhou Ruyan asked.

Her brother had gotten married quite a while ago and had a son and a daughter, who were both already in elementary school.

They didn’t live with their parents but in a different district, and unless there was something going on, they only got together during the New Year or other festivals.

This arrangement, as a result, minimized conflicts between daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law.

Because living together, conflicts were likely to arise, inevitably.

Those who could afford it, naturally chose to live separately.

“They just called; they’re on the way now and should be arriving any minute,” Du Lian said.

“Ruyan, I heard from your mom that your boyfriend works at the same company as you. What position does he hold?” Yu Xiuhui couldn’t help but ask.

He thought Zhao Hai had an extraordinary air about him and was probably not an average employee.

Plus, the gifts he brought—tobacco, alcohol, and senior supplements—were all very expensive kinds.

This was not only a concern of hers but also of Du Lian and Zhou Chengping.

Even Ye Shanshan was all ears.

The boyfriend that Sister Ruyan found, this uncle, seemed very impressive.

He must be a senior executive like Sister Ruyan.

Perhaps holding a position like a director or deputy director at the bottom-fishing chain.

Her gaze also shifted toward Xu Yang from time to time, feeling that he looked somewhat familiar.

Only, she couldn’t recall who he was for the moment.

“General Manager,” Zhao Hai voluntarily replied.

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiuhui and the others were stunned.

The general manager of the bottom-fishing chain!

This was something they had not anticipated.

To think he was the general manager of the bottom-fishing chain.

Yu Xiuhui and the others exchanged glances, at a loss for words.

Just moments ago, they were discussing what the family background of Zhou Ruyan’s boyfriend might be like. They hoped she wouldn’t end up with someone from a poor background, leading to an unsatisfactory life after marriage, in which case it would be better not to marry at all.

But with Zhao Hai being a general manager, there was no question of things not being good.

Keep in mind, the bottom-fishing chain was incredibly popular, basically a household name by now.

To be able to hold the position of general manager, his abilities and income were certain to be extremely high.

Zhao Hai and Zhou Ruyan were undoubtedly a well-matched couple.

Moreover, with Zhao Hai’s daughter already married, there wouldn’t be any issues with looking after children in the future.

Even Zhou Ruyan could consider having children.

Zhou Ruyan was now thirty-eight years old, and although that would be considered advanced maternal age for childbearing, having children wasn’t a problem.

With current medical technology fully supporting this, it was possible to ensure the safety of older expectant mothers.

For a while, the room fell silent.

It was Ye Shanshan who broke the silence, slapping her forehead, “I remember now!”