Chapter 461: After Learning the Details of Her Husband's Family, Fan Yuemei Was Completely Stunned!

Chapter 461: After Learning the Details of Her Husband's Family, Fan Yuemei Was Completely Stunned!

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Nanning.

Ever since the appliance store was taken over by his fiancee, Fan Yuemei, Deng Yunhua had completely become a hands-off boss, indulging in a carefree life of eating, drinking, and entertainment every day.

Recently, Deng Yunhua had developed a fondness for playing billiards and often visited the billiard hall run by his two brothers-in-law.

Today, after lunch and with nothing else to do, Deng Yunhua once again headed to his brothers-in-law's billiard hall.

"Brother-in-law, you're here!" Fan Yueqiang greeted him.

Deng Yunhua pointed to a billiard table surrounded by a crowd and asked, "Is there a skilled player today?"

Fan Yueqiang shook his head and whispered, "Not a skilled player, but someone is gambling. Do you want to take a look, brother-in-law?"

Deng Yunhua understood. Generally, the only two situations that would draw such a crowd at a billiard table were:

One, when the billiard skills were exceptional, and watching true experts play was a treat for billiard enthusiasts.

The other, when people were gambling, especially with higher stakes or when spectators also placed bets, which would naturally draw a crowd.

However, gambling at billiards, compared to other forms of gambling, was not particularly significant. It was more of a pastime, as the game relied on skill rather than luck. If you couldn't beat someone, you simply couldn't, and there was no arguing about it.

Of course, there were skilled players who might intentionally let others win to lure them in, but this usually only won them small amounts of money. It was difficult to make a lot of money this way unless they encountered a wealthy and foolish gambler.

Therefore, since the inception of billiard halls in China, it was rare to see the police raiding them for gambling. If such minor gambling was targeted, then the countless mahjong parlors across the country would have to shut down, as everyone knew that playing mahjong often involved betting.

Deng Yunhua picked up a billiard cue and said, "I won't go watch. How about you play a few rounds with me?"

Fan Yueqiang agreed and also picked up a billiard cue.

Playing billiards was very much a matter of talent. Those with innate talent could become amateur experts with a bit of practice, while those without talent would remain average no matter how much they practiced.

Deng Yunhua and Fan Yueqiang had average talent, and their matches were evenly matched. They alternated wins, making the games quite interesting.

Competitive activities were most enjoyable when the players were evenly matched. If one side always dominated, it would become boring for both the winner and the loser unless there was money involved.

After playing about seven or eight rounds, Deng Yunhua, feeling satisfied, put down his billiard cue and said, "Alright, that's enough for today!"

Fan Yueqiang flattered him, "Brother-in-law, you're really good. I practice here every day and still can't beat you."

"Cut it out, don't flatter me. I can't beat you either."

At this, Deng Yunhua noticed that the crowd around the other table was still there, indicating that the match had not ended. He couldn't help but remind Fan Yueqiang, "Yueqiang, remember, don't get involved in this kind of thing. Also, tell your brother that if guests need an opponent, you can play with them, but don't gamble."

Fan Yueqiang nodded, "Brother-in-law, I understand. My sister has already talked to us about this. When we play with guests, we charge per game. If the guest wins, they don't pay, and if they lose, they pay. It's like we're just practicing with them.

We don't participate in actual gambling."

"That's good. I'll head back now!"

"Alright, brother-in-law."

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In the past two months, Kangle and Tongyi instant noodles had been in fierce competition.

This conflict was undoubtedly initiated by Tongyi. In recent years, Kangle had dominated the domestic instant noodle market, holding a significant share, while other brands struggled to compete.

As the leading instant noodle brand from Taiwan, Tongyi had tried to innovate after entering the mainland market, but their innovations failed to challenge Kangle's long-established market presence. They resorted to copying Kangle's various flavors and selling them at lower prices.

Kangle, of course, did not stand idly by. They launched a limited-time promotion, giving away sausages, which proved to be quite effective.

However, Tongyi was determined and chose to lower their prices even further, willing to operate at a loss to build their brand.

According to their original plan, Kangle intended to give away two sausages to counter Tongyi's price drop. But seeing Tongyi's aggressive move, the well-established Kangle decided to engage in a price war.

So, Kangle also reduced their prices, launching a limited-time promotional event to match Tongyi's prices while still giving away a sausage.

At this price, Kangle's profit margins became very thin.

Fortunately, Kangle had been operating in China for many years and had optimized their cost structure. Although the sales price was low, they still managed to make a small profit after calculation. If it were the newly arrived Tongyi, such a strategy would definitely result in a loss.

Because of its smaller scale in the domestic market, Tongyi was far from being able to compete with Kangle.

And indeed, Kangle's move had left Tongyi in silence.

If Tongyi were to follow suit by giving away ham, they would definitely incur a loss. A small loss might not be a big issue, as it could be considered an advertising expense. However, the key problem was that even with a loss, Tongyi might not be able to compete with Kangle.

After all, for domestic customers, what was Tongyi? They had never heard of it, while Kangle was a well-known brand.

At the same price, most customers would naturally choose Kangle over Tongyi.

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While Tongyi remained silent, July came to an end, and August arrived with its festive atmosphere.

On the second day of August, the entire Wuyue Plaza was decked out in vibrant red decorations, and large 'Double Happiness' characters adorned the venue, signaling the joyous occasion of a wedding banquet.

At ten o'clock in the morning, a dozen beautifully decorated wedding cars arrived to pick up the beautiful bride, Fan Yuemei, along with her bridesmaids.

These bridesmaids were close relatives and friends of the Fan family.

Among these relatives and friends, the one with the best economic conditions was Fan Yuemei's aunt, Qin Fengli, who had married into Liuzhou and ran a livestock business, reportedly earning tens of thousands of yuan per year, which was quite impressive among the relatives.

Qin Fengzhen and her sister Qin Fengli had a good relationship, but since they lived in different cities, they only met on major occasions like weddings. They might not see each other more than once a year.

This time, upon hearing that her niece had married into a super-rich family, Qin Fengli brought her entire family of five.

When they got out of the car and saw the festively decorated Wuyue Plaza, Qin Fengli's family was secretly amazed. They had heard the night before that this Wuyue Plaza also belonged to the groom's family.

Of course, compared to an entire snack street, the Wuyue Plaza was nothing much.

Soon, Qin Fengli's family and the other bridesmaids were led by the groom's reception team to the fifth floor of Wuyue Plaza.

Upon entering the luxurious penthouse on the fifth floor, all the bridesmaids were utterly stunned.

"My goodness, this house is so big and beautiful!"

"Even an ancient palace wouldn't be any better, I guess."

"It seems the groom's family is even richer than we imagined!"

"..."

The relatives and friends were all in awe, but this was nothing new to the Deng family.

After all, every time guests arrived, they would be amazed by the luxury of the penthouse, and no one had ever remained calm in the face of such opulence.

Deng Shirong smiled and greeted them, "Dear relatives, please feel at home. If you want to have tea, just sit down and enjoy it. If you want to tour the place, feel free to do so. No need to be restrained!"

At that moment, who had the heart to drink tea? After a few polite words, the bridesmaids began to tour the incredibly luxurious penthouse in groups, and Qin Fengli's family of five was among them.

While touring the house, Qin Fengli's husband, Zhao Guojin, said with a sigh, "Fengli, your niece has married so well. Your sister's family is really going to prosper!"

Qin Fengli nodded, "Yes, with Moon Mei's beauty and her admission to a key university, I knew she would marry well, but I never imagined it would be this good. My sister can now enjoy a life of luxury!"

Qin Fengli's daughter, Zhao Fanghua, said enviously, "Cousin's fate is really too good!"

Qin Fengli responded, "Your cousin will be in contact with wealthy and influential people. You should keep in touch with her and let her introduce you to a good match in a few years."

Zhao Fanghua blushed, "Mom, I'm only 16, and you're thinking so far ahead?"

Qin Fengli said, "Sixteen isn't young anymore. Besides, I'm not asking you to find a partner right now. It's about building a good relationship with your cousin so that when the time comes, she can introduce you to someone suitable. The conditions will definitely be good."

Zhao Guojin had an idea and suggested, "Fengli, isn't your sister's pickled food store short of staff? Since Fanghua's academic performance isn't great and she probably won't get into university, why not let her drop out and come to help your sister?"

Qin Fengli was somewhat tempted but shook her head, "No, regardless of whether she gets into university or not, she must finish high school. Education is important, and in the future, a high school diploma will make a difference when it comes to finding a partner."

Zhao Guojin thought it made sense and nodded, "Alright, Fanghua, you should focus on finishing high school. After you graduate, we'll arrange for you to come to Nanning to help your aunt."

Zhao Fanghua blinked and replied, "Okay, Dad."

Zhao Ziyang chimed in, "Dad, Mom, what about us?"

Qin Fengli shook her head and said, "You two should give up on that idea. For girls, even if their family conditions aren't great, as long as they have good personal qualities, finding a partner from a better family isn't hard. But it's different for boys. Unless you are exceptionally outstanding, a girl from a good family won't marry you."

Zhao Ziyang: "……"

Not just Qin Fengli's family, but all the other relatives and friends had decided to get closer to Fan Yuemei in the future.

……

At 11:00 AM.

On the second floor of Spicy Girl Hotpot, a special area was designated for Deng Yunhua and Fan Yuemei's wedding.

At this time, most of the guests had arrived.

In this era, there were no wedding planning companies, and the wedding procedures were not overly formal. Basically, both sets of parents would give a few words, followed by the bride and groom, and then the banquet would begin.

It's worth noting that Deng Yunheng's and Deng Yunsong's families had specially returned to attend Deng Yunhua's wedding.

Currently, Deng Yunheng was chatting with his senior classmate, Song Yu.

Deng Yunheng said, "Song Ji, look, even my fourth brother is getting married now. You really need to hurry up!"

Song Yu sighed, "Finding a suitable partner is really difficult. My standards have already been lowered a lot, but I still can't find the right person."

Deng Yunheng asked, "Song Ji, tell me honestly, what kind of person are you looking for? Maybe I can help you find someone."

Song Yu replied, "Actually, my requirements are not that high now. As long as they have a college degree, look good, and have a good character, that's enough. I don't have any specific requirements for their family background or work."

"That's not a very high standard."

Deng Yunheng nodded and said, "Then when I go back to Fuzhou, I'll try to find someone who meets your criteria."

Song Yu smiled, "Okay, I'll count on you!"

Deng Yunheng said with a mix of amusement and seriousness, "Song Ji, don't count on me too much. I can only try to help, but I can't guarantee anything. You still need to be vigilant yourself."

Song Yu replied, "I will be vigilant."

Deng Yunheng changed the topic, "Song Ji, how is your work going? When do you think you'll get a promotion?"

Song Yu said, "My work is going well. As for when I'll get a promotion, who knows? But next year, a leader is supposed to retire, so we'll see if there's an opportunity then!"

Deng Yunheng said, "If you need any help, just let me know. I'll do my best to support you."

Song Yu replied, "If I really need it, I won't hesitate to ask you."

At this point, Song Yu also asked, "How about you? Is your work going smoothly?"

Deng Yunheng nodded and said, "My work is going well. My current position is quite relaxed. I get the benefits without the responsibilities."

Song Yu envied, "That's great. I'm the head of my department now, which gives me power, but also a lot of responsibility. Every day feels like walking on thin ice. I don't have it as easy as you!"

Deng Yunheng laughed, "You have more responsibility, but it's also a good way to train yourself and lay the groundwork for future promotions. It's called 'no pain, no gain.'"

While they were chatting, the wedding banquet officially began.

Since the banquet was being held at a hotpot restaurant, the dishes were very distinctive. In addition to the essential stir-fried dishes, each table was served a yin-yang hotpot, a unique feature among many wedding banquets.

If the stir-fried dishes might not suit everyone's taste, the hotpot certainly did.

The banquet had barely started when the newlyweds began toasting the guests.

Once the toasting was over, the wedding banquet was almost at an end.

Next, they had to start seeing the guests off.

After all the guests had left, only the family members remained.

Back in the luxurious penthouse on the fifth floor, the family gathered to chat and drink tea.

Since Deng Yunheng and Deng Yunsong started their jobs, the opportunities for the family to reunite had become fewer and fewer. Even during holidays, it was hard to gather everyone. Only on such major occasions as a sibling's wedding could the family come together.

Deng Shirong happily said, "It's rare for all seven of you to gather. Why don't each of you report on your current situation? Yun Tai, you go first."

Deng Yuntai responded and said with enthusiasm, "Ever since Yun Heng introduced me to a few capable assistants, the development of my chain supermarkets has been on track. As the management system has improved, the growth rate has also increased. On average, a new supermarket opens every few days.

As of now, we have 136 Yongjia Supermarkets, and this number is still growing rapidly. This year's estimated net profit is around 120 million yuan."

Upon hearing this, the siblings all drew in a sharp breath.

As the new bride, Fan Yuemei was especially stunned.

She knew that her eldest brother and sister-in-law ran Yongjia Supermarkets and that their business was quite large, but Deng Yunhua had not told her much. She truly never imagined that their business would be on such a massive scale.

A net profit of 120 million yuan, what does that even mean?

After all, even the Nanning snack street, after the rent discount period ends, would only generate a maximum of 10 to 20 million yuan per year. Compared to the chain supermarkets run by his older brother and sister-in-law, there was a difference of at least ten times, which was truly astounding.

Deng Shirong nodded in satisfaction and said, "Very good, but don't get too complacent. The reason you've been able to develop so smoothly is that the large supermarket chains from abroad haven't entered the domestic market yet. Once those giants enter, they will enjoy the best policy support, whether it's taxes or rent, which will be far lower than you can imagine.

At that time, your chain supermarkets will lose their cost advantage, and competition will intensify.

Take advantage of the time before your competitors arrive. Focus on expanding and securing the market first, then find ways to retain both new and old customers. Discuss specific strategies with the supermarket management and come up with a feasible plan."

Deng Yuntai nodded and said, "I understand. We have already worked out a plan and will show it to you later, Dad."

Deng Shirong hummed in acknowledgment and then turned to his eldest daughter, "Ahzhen, tell us about your situation."

Deng Yunzhen smiled and said, "There's not much to say. The Shuifeng Restaurant, along with the Yongjia Supermarket given to me by my older brother and sister-in-law, generates around 2 million yuan per year. That's more than enough for me.

Junjie's work is also going well. If everything goes as planned, he should become the county magistrate of Bobai next month."

This made Fan Yuemei, the new bride, secretly astonished. She had no idea that her eldest sister was so capable, and her brother-in-law's position was even more shocking.

Before, although she was engaged to Deng Yunhua, she hadn't truly joined the family yet and didn't feel it was appropriate to inquire in detail about her future in-laws' situation. So, she only knew that her in-laws were extremely wealthy, but she had no idea just how wealthy they were.

She also didn't know that her eldest brother-in-law held such a high position.

Upon hearing this, the other siblings also congratulated Zhu Junjie. Becoming a county magistrate was considered a position of significant power and influence.

However, Zhu Junjie was very humble. In front of his younger brothers-in-law, Deng Yunheng and Deng Yunsong, he had no reason to be proud. Deng Yunheng had already been promoted to deputy director at the department level four years ago.

Even Deng Yunsong, the younger brother-in-law, had reached the same level as him, and given their rapid promotion, it was only a matter of time before they surpassed him.

In such a situation, Zhu Junjie had no reason to be proud.

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "Yunheng, it's your turn!"

Deng Yunheng said, "My superiors have already talked to me. There might be an opportunity for a promotion next year."

This statement excited the entire family.

After all, Deng Yunheng was already a dedicated deputy secretary. The "opportunity" he mentioned could only mean a promotion.

Fan Yuemei was a bit confused and didn't understand what everyone was so excited about.

Deng Yunhua, with an excited expression, explained to his wife, "Yuemei, my second brother has been a deputy director at the department level for four years. If he gets promoted, he will become a full director, and you should understand what that means, right?"

Fan Yuemei's face showed shock. Her second brother-in-law had been a deputy director for four years, which was simply unbelievable.

Not just Fan Yuemei, even Pei Qinghua, who had the most impressive background, was surprised. If her second brother-in-law really got promoted this time, he would be the youngest full director in the country, without a doubt.

Seeing the family's excitement, Deng Yunheng quickly added, "It's just a possibility. Nothing is set in stone yet!"

Deng Shirong, with a beaming smile, said, "Very good. Since your superiors have already talked to you, there's a high chance it will happen. We're waiting for your good news!"

Deng Yunheng nodded and said, "I'll do my best to secure it."

Deng Shirong hummed in acknowledgment and turned to his youngest daughter, "Azhu, it's your turn."

Deng Yunzhu smiled and said, "Since Dongge resigned to help me, the development of my hotpot chain has accelerated. Currently, there are 38 hotpot restaurants. While the annual income can't compare to my older brother and sister-in-law's supermarkets, there is still a profit of one or two million yuan."

Hearing this, Fan Yuemei, the new bride, was once again stunned. Her in-laws were even more impressive than she had imagined.

The other siblings also congratulated Deng Yunzhu.

Deng Shirong smiled and looked at his third son, "Xiaosong, it's your turn."

Deng Yunsong laughed and said, "Dad, my achievements are already known to everyone, so there's no need to repeat them!"

Deng Yunhua timely explained to his wife, "My third brother is the second-in-command of a county-level city, and my third sister-in-law is the director of the city's finance bureau, both at the full county level."

Fan Yuemei was completely stunned!

How many officials were in her in-laws' family?

And the lowest rank among them was full county level, which was simply unbelievable.

(End of Chapter)

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