Chapter 507: Ancestral Tomb Smoking? No, It's on Fire!

Chapter 507: Ancestral Tomb Smoking? No, It's on Fire!

Nanning.

Pioneer Internet Cafe.

Feng Yingying and her two companions were surfing the internet in the most luxurious private room.

When logging into the Tsinghua BBS, Feng Yingying curiously asked, "Fourth Sister-in-Law, how much does it cost to use the internet here?"

Fan Yuemei smiled and replied, "Our internet cafe charges based on the area. The computers and furniture in the room we are using are the best in terms of configuration, and the environment is the most comfortable. Naturally, it's the most expensive, at 20 yuan per hour. This area is mainly prepared for the elite class.

Other areas are currently uniformly priced at 15 yuan per hour."

Feng Yingying was surprised, "My goodness, such a high price, and there are still so many people coming to surf the internet?"

Fan Yuemei laughed, "When we first started, we didn't expect so many customers."

Zhang Xiuping added, "On one hand, this proves the strong appeal of the internet to netizens, and on the other hand, it also shows that there are still quite a few wealthy people in Nanning."

Feng Yingying sighed, "15 yuan per hour, two hours of internet surfing would cost 30 yuan. That's not something everyone can afford."

Fan Yuemei smiled, "We also offer accommodation for customers with less financial means, introducing a night package service. From midnight to 8 a.m., these eight hours are the night package time. The price for a private room is 80 yuan, and for other areas, it's 50 yuan."

Feng Yingying couldn't help but praise, "This night package idea is brilliant. There are usually fewer customers at night, so this service can extend the usage time and create more profit for the internet cafe."

Fan Yuemei nodded, "You're right. Since we introduced this service, the daily revenue has increased by at least 20%, which is a very noticeable effect."

The three sisters-in-law continued chatting while surfing the internet. After some time, Deng Yunheng and Deng Yunhua, who had nothing to do, also came down.

As for Deng Yuntao, he had little interest in surfing the internet and didn't join them. In this era, if you didn't know English or play games, there wasn't much to do online, especially for someone in his forties like Deng Yuntao. The internet didn't have much appeal to him.

Deng Yunheng and his brother took a look and then started playing on two computers.

They played until 9 p.m., which was the peak time for the internet cafe. Feng Yingying and the others had also finished playing, so they logged off and went upstairs.

That night, Feng Yingying didn't share a room with Deng Yunheng but chose to sleep in the guest room.

Although they were already at the stage of meeting the parents and discussing marriage, Feng Yingying was still somewhat conservative in this aspect. She didn't plan to have a relationship with her boyfriend before marriage and wanted to save her most precious thing for their wedding night.

Deng Yunheng respected her decision. He had already decided to marry her this year, so a few more weeks didn't matter.

...

The next day.

After breakfast, Feng Yingying got up to say goodbye, "Uncle Deng, Big Brother, Big Sister, Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-Law, I'll be going back now. See you next time."

Deng Shirong smiled, "When you get back, let your parents know. I'll go to Guangzhou in a few days to discuss your marriage with them."

Feng Yingying obediently replied, "Okay, I'll let them know."

Deng Shirong took out a red envelope he had prepared and handed it to her, saying, "Xiao Feng, this is a red envelope for you. Take it."

"This..."

Feng Yingying couldn't help but look at Deng Yunheng.

Deng Yunheng nodded at her, "Take it. It's a custom here."

Feng Yingying then thanked him and took the red envelope with both hands.

Zhang Xiuping held her hand and said, "Yingying, I often go to Guangzhou. When I'm there next time, I'll contact you."

Feng Yingying smiled, "Okay, Big Sister. Give me a call when you're in Guangzhou."

Fan Yuemei, as the fourth sister-in-law, also said a few words to her.

After saying goodbye to everyone, Deng Yunheng and Feng Yingying took the family's private car to the airport and flew back to Guangzhou.

...

Five days later.

At a branch of Guangzhou Spicy Girl Hotpot, Deng Shirong formally met Feng Yingying's parents.

This meeting was to discuss the marriage of Deng Yunheng and Feng Yingying, and both the protagonists were present.

Deng Yunzhu, as the owner of the hotpot restaurant, was also there.

After exchanging greetings, they began to eat and chat.

Feng Yingying's father smiled and said, "Chairman Deng, I never expected that you had actually met my daughter Yingying on Huashan. She told me that you helped her a lot on the Sky Path. This is truly a matter of fate!"

"I didn't expect it either,"

Deng Shirong laughed heartily, "President Feng, to be honest, when I met Yingying, I thought she was really beautiful. I thought, wouldn't it be great if she could become my daughter-in-law?"

Hearing this, Feng Yingying's parents couldn't help but smile.

They, of course, enjoyed hearing such praise for their daughter.

"I really had the idea of introducing them,"

Deng Shirong continued, "But then I thought, if such a beautiful girl were to marry my little Heng, wouldn't it be like a beautiful flower being placed on cow dung?"

This made Feng Yingying couldn't help but laugh, "Puchi," she hadn't expected her future father-in-law to be so humorous.

Deng Yunheng also said with a wry smile, "Dad, do you really have to belittle your own son like this?"

Feng's mother laughed and replied, "Mr. Deng, Xiao Heng is also very excellent."

Feng's father nodded, "Yes, in this era, a postgraduate degree is still quite rare. Xiao Heng is already very accomplished."

"His academic performance is good, but his appearance doesn't match Yingying's."

Deng Shirong smiled and continued, "But what I didn't expect was that they found each other without my help. This is indeed fate."

"This is what they call 'destiny brings people together from a thousand miles away.'"

Feng's mother said with a smile, "As the ancients said, 'a man's talent and a woman's beauty.' Talent is the most important thing for a man, and we women do value appearance. I think Xiao Heng is just fine."

For the next few minutes, both sides engaged in mutual flattery. Deng Shirong kept praising Feng Yingying, while Feng's parents found various ways to praise Deng Yunheng.

Even Deng Yunzhu, who owned the hotpot restaurant, chimed in occasionally to compliment her future sister-in-law.

After both sides had praised each other enough, Deng Shirong smiled and said, "Mr. Feng and Mrs. Feng, since they have found each other through fate, we, as elders, naturally should bless them. They are both at a suitable age for marriage. I would like to arrange their wedding as soon as possible. What do you think?"

This had been discussed beforehand through Feng Yingying, so Feng's parents had no objections. In fact, they were eager for their daughter to marry into such a prestigious family.

After all, the Deng family was the richest family in the country, with not only an extraordinary status in the business world but also significant influence in the political sphere. For their daughter to have the chance to marry into such a family, it wasn't just a matter of their ancestors' graves smoking; it was on fire.

Their company's crisis was unsolvable for them, but once they became in-laws with the Deng family, this small crisis could be easily overcome, and their company might even experience a new lease on life.

In short, the couple was more than satisfied with this son-in-law.

Even if their daughter were to marry the next day, they would agree without hesitation.

Therefore, when Deng Shirong asked, Feng's father smiled and replied, "Mr. Deng, you are right. Since they love each other, we, as parents, should bless them and arrange their wedding as soon as possible. We have no objections."

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "Before I came, I had a master choose auspicious dates for the wedding. The 6th, 17th, and 22nd of the 12th lunar month are all good days for a wedding. Which day do you think is the most suitable?"

Feng's father and mother exchanged a glance and asked, "Mr. Deng, what days of the week are these dates?"

Deng Shirong said, "The 6th is a Tuesday, the 17th is a Saturday, and the 22nd is a Thursday."

Feng's father said, "Let's choose the 17th of the 12th lunar month. It's a Saturday, a day off, and students should also be on holiday, making it a good day for a wedding."

The two-day weekend system had been implemented since May 1st of the previous year. Choosing a Saturday for the wedding would make it convenient for relatives and friends to attend.

Deng Shirong said, "Alright, let's set the wedding for the 17th of the 12th lunar month."

Deng Yunheng added, "Dad, should we have the wedding in Nanning or back home?"

Deng Shirong, being very open-minded, said, "This is up to you young people. Whether in Nanning or back home, it's fine."

Deng Yunheng looked at Feng Yingying and asked, "Yingying, where do you want the wedding to be held?"

Feng Yingying's face blushed slightly, "Hengge, I'll follow your decision."

Deng Yunheng thought for a moment and said, "Let's have it back home!"

"Alright, it would be too much of a fuss in Nanning, but back home, we can give you a grand wedding."

Deng Shirong looked at Feng's parents and smiled, "In-laws, when the time comes, you can invite more relatives and friends to attend. A wedding only happens once in a lifetime, so it should be a lively and joyous occasion."

Feng's father smiled, "No problem, I'll invite more relatives and friends to attend their wedding."

Next, they discussed some of the details of the wedding.

By the end of the meal, they had covered everything they needed to discuss.

Throughout the conversation, neither side mentioned the dowry.

It's strange how people are. The more ordinary the conditions of both parties, the more the woman's side insists on a dowry. Whether in this era or in the future, countless families have been driven to despair by exorbitant dowries.

Many families have even taken on significant debt to meet the dowry demands, only to spend years, or even longer, paying it off after the wedding.

The worst part is that the parents who receive the dowry often don't provide a dowry for their daughter, instead using the money to buy a house or a car for their son. The daughter, after marrying, has to suffer alongside her husband to pay off the debt.

There are many such examples online in the future. Before marriage, the woman listens to her parents and demands everything from the man, but once married, she regrets it bitterly, but it's too late by then.

Such women are truly foolish.

However, when the man's family background is so prestigious that the woman has to look up to it, the woman's side becomes understanding. They are content just to marry into such a family, willing to pay any price, and don't care about the dowry.

The power of the people has been proven time and time again throughout history.

As for how long this drug-free county can last, no one knows for sure. However, Deng Shirong has already issued instructions for the entire clan to mobilize their connections and conduct long-term supervision. If anyone is found to be involved in drug use or trafficking, they are to report it to the police immediately.

Moreover, to boost the enthusiasm of clan members and other outsiders, Deng Shirong has directly instructed the Deng Group to offer rewards. For every drug dealer reported and caught red-handed, a monetary reward will be given.

With such strong measures in place, Deng Shirong is confident that Baise County can truly become a unique, drug-free county in the country.

After all, other places rely on the police to combat drug trafficking, but the number of narcotics officers is limited, and they have to cover the entire nation. It's impossible for them to cover every area effectively. However, with the entire clan mobilized to supervise and combat drug trafficking, the results will be different.

With over three thousand clan members and their extended networks of relatives and friends, covering tens of thousands of people is a breeze. With so many "sun-chasing citizens" working together, even the most notorious drug dealers will have to back off.

Therefore, Deng Shirong is very confident about turning Baise County into a drug-free zone.

Among the three vices—prostitution, gambling, and drugs—only drugs can be tackled in this manner.

While gambling is equally harmful, the entire county's population supports the fight against drugs. However, a county-wide ban on gambling might not be as straightforward. Deng Shirong can ensure that his clan members do not gamble, but a total ban on gambling across the county is impossible.

Similarly, while prostitution can be combated, it is not necessary in this context.

This county-wide crackdown on drugs has made Deng Changshou and his wife extremely grateful to Ninth Elder. Without the soil for drug use in the county, their son, Guan Maqi, will have no chance of relapsing, which is a tremendous relief for them.

Other relatives of drug users are also filled with gratitude towards the clan head of the Ye Deng clan.

...

After returning from Guangzhou, Deng Shirong began preparing for his youngest son's wedding.

First, he sent out invitations to relatives and friends. There was no need to send invitations to clan members; a direct notification was sufficient.

After sending out the invitations, he prepared the dowry and sent it to the Feng family in advance.

For Feng Yingying's dowry, Deng Shirong followed his usual practice and provided 10,001 yuan, symbolizing "one in ten thousand."

As for other gifts, they were prepared according to the customary wedding rituals.

Over the past decade, Deng Shirong has organized numerous weddings for his children, university admission celebrations for his three sons, and full moon parties for his grandchildren. He is extremely familiar with the procedures for various celebratory events.

Additionally, Deng Yunzhen, who runs the Sui Feng Hotel in the county, has already established a professional wedding planning team, so Deng Shirong doesn't have to worry much. Everything is meticulously prepared.

Before they knew it, it was the 15th of the 12th lunar month.

That afternoon, relatives and friends who were available came over in advance.

Although Deng Yunheng and Feng Yingying's wedding is on the 17th of the 12th lunar month, the venue is in Deng Yunheng's hometown, so they need to arrive in Baise County the day before to avoid missing the auspicious time on the wedding day.

Therefore, today is also considered the day before Feng Yingying's wedding, and relatives and friends who are available naturally came over in advance.

Those who are only available in the afternoon or evening of the next day will take a bus to Baise County separately. There's no need to worry about transportation, as the Deng family has already arranged large buses for them.

With many relatives and friends arriving, the Feng family had temporary stoves set up at the entrance to prepare food. The head chefs were busy cooking.

Feng Yingying's parents were entertaining the guests with tea and conversation, while Feng Yingying was with four close classmates.

Among the four classmates, two were from high school, and two were from university.

Yang Xiaolian, who climbed Huashan with Feng Yingying during the summer, was also among them.

Yang Xiaolian remarked, "Yingying, I really didn't expect that we would only be apart for a few months, and you would already be getting married. That's incredibly fast."

Feng Yingying laughed, "You're not the only one who didn't expect it; I didn't think our connection would come so quickly either."

Yang Xiaolian, curious, asked, "Yingying, how excellent is your fiance to have made you decide to marry him so quickly?"

"Yes, Yingying, tell us about your fiance. What makes him so special that he could win you over so quickly?" asked Huang Liping, another close university classmate of Feng Yingying.

The other two high school classmates, Luo Dan and Sun Yajing, also looked at Feng Yingying curiously.

Feng Yingying smiled, "It's quite a coincidence. Xiaolian, do you remember the kind uncle who helped me on the Sky Path at Huashan?"

Yang Xiaolian replied, "Of course I remember. You even treated him and his family to a meal. You suddenly mention the uncle—could your fiance be related to him?"

Feng Yingying nodded and laughed, "Yes, the uncle is my fiance's father."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaolian's eyes widened.

What a coincidence!

(End of Chapter)

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