Paranoid Doctor Only Loves Me
Chapter 506 - 469 Tonight’s Tang Su is a drafty little cotton-padded jacket (1 update)

Chapter 506: 469 Tonight’s Tang Su is a drafty little cotton-padded jacket (1 update)

The fireworks display, which began at eight forty, lasted until nine forty, continuing for a full hour.

All of Tong Village, whether old or young, came out to watch this grand pyrotechnic show.

Lu Han had hired professionals to set up the fireworks, and the selection was specially arranged by the fireworks company, which provided the best value for an hour.

The customized order Lu Han made, encompassing the labor, design, and fireworks arrangement, amounted to 188W after the discount was applied.

Knowing there were many children in the village, the fireworks company also prepared some magic wands and other small, child-safe fireworks especially for the kids.

After the fireworks display finished, the children lined up to receive their magic wands; this year, the children of Tong Village were exceptionally happy.

Everyone was tearfully grateful to the Tang Family.

By ten twenty, the lively Tong Village had finally quieted down.

After sending off the fireworks staff, Lu Han promised that the remaining payment would be transferred to their company’s account before nine o’clock the next morning.

"Alright, thank you Mr. Lu, Mrs. Lu, then we’ll be taking our leave, wishing you both a happy New Year."

"Happy New Year, drive safely on your way back."

"Sure, please return."

After returning, the Tang Family’s home still was brightly lit, with every room’s lights turned on.

Some people even headed to the mahjong hall, ready to play mahjong all night.

Old Mr. Tang and Old Madam Tang, being of advanced age, couldn’t handle staying up late, and had already felt sleepy after soaking their feet, but they hadn’t gone to their room to sleep, as they were waiting for Lu Han and Tang Su to come back.

Despite Tang Shengyi emphasizing repeatedly that Lu Han and Tang Su were not short of money and, as long as everyone was happy, it was fine for them to spend it—seeing the children’s smiles so bright, it made the expense worthwhile.

But it pained the Tang Family Elders, truly pained them.

They knew the Lu family was well-off, but even so, their money wasn’t just brought in by the wind, and they couldn’t just spend it so freely.

There were some things Old Mr. Tang felt he absolutely had to say to Lu Han and Tang Su.

The key point was Tang Su.

Lu Han, that young fellow, seemed to treat their Tang Su very well, and he really listened to what Tang Su said.

When the two entered the house, Old Mr. Tang called them into the elders’ room.

"Grandpa is going to nag you now, just listen, don’t talk back," Tang Shengyi reminded them as they passed by him.

"Oh, got it," Tang Su glanced at Lu Han.

Lu Han gave her a reassuring look, he would accept whatever the elders said to him, without talking back under any circumstance.

Once they entered the room, Old Mr. Tang gave Old Madam Tang a look.

Old Madam Tang then went to the cupboard and took out the money they had withdrawn for the New Year—ten bundles, ten thousand each bundle, for a total of one hundred thousand.

"Grandpa, Grandma, what are you doing?" Tang Su asked, puzzled. With her father’s warning, she was prepared to be scolded.

Who would have thought that Lu Han, so high-profile and wastefully extravagant, would go as far as contracting a fireworks company for a high-end display, and she hadn’t even been aware of it.

Lu Han was truly too good at keeping secrets.

"Here is the thing, Lu Han, Grandpa knows that you’ve spent a lot of money today, and probably everyone in Tong Village will never forget you for it. I also know that this money might not even be a fraction of what you spent today,"

"But you must take it; it’s a gesture of goodwill from your Grandma and me, we couldn’t come up with more."

"As for our grandson, giving a generous betrothal gift for his bride is obligatory, and our slender incomes surely won’t suffice. So, it’s up to the parents of the groom to figure out the betrothal gift. The Tang Family only has two precious granddaughters, one Wenwen and one Tang Bao, so it is a must for us elders to express our sentiments."

"When Hong Tao first spent the New Year with our Tang Family, we also gave him one hundred thousand and one. You chose Lu Han yourself, and the whole Tang Family likes him, especially Grandpa. Yet, to be fair, Lu Han, you must take this one hundred thousand and one, and please, don’t think it’s too little."

"Grandpa, don’t say that, I really feel embarrassed," Lu Han said, his face flushing.

In this society, regardless of wealth, the custom is that only the bride’s side asks the groom’s side for money—it’s seen as reasonable and proper by the public, as parents bringing up a daughter isn’t easy.

However, as parents ourselves, has raising a son been easy?

Could it be that men grow up nourished by the north wind and do not require money?

Thus, it is truly admirable that the Tang Family Elders could give their money to their granddaughters’ husbands, treating both sons-in-law equally.

They may not be educated, but their character surpasses many who are.

No wonder, Tang Su radiates such warmth.

Her grandfather’s side of the family is genuinely good, truly good.

"There’s nothing to be embarrassed about, everyone in Tong Village has no problem taking advantage of you, taking so many things from you, we’re all perfectly fine with it. This bit of money, just take it, it’s for you, even if you have to hand it over to your wife, don’t do it in front of your grandfather."

Tang Su: "..."

What does that mean?

Is her grandfather teaching Lu Han not to be afraid of his wife?

Pouting, unhappy.

Whose dear grandfather is he after all?

"Alright, thank you Grandpa and Grandma."

"Mm, no need to thank us, just have someone send over a couple of bottles of Moutai tomorrow. Don’t send too much, one or two bottles will suffice. Four Aunt and her husband, after all, are from the big city. It would be nice to offer them some Moutai."

"Okay, I understand, Grandpa. Don’t worry, we will have plenty of Moutai for the New Year," Lu Han said with a smile. It’s hard to turn down kindness, especially when he had taken so much money from the elders.

To only send one or two bottles of Moutai, how could he not feel embarrassed?

"You child, what your grandfather means is that buying two bottles at most is enough. What do you mean by ’ensuring plenty’? Do you think it’s mineral water? A couple of sips just for the gesture is enough; can you get full from drinking it?"

Old Madam Tang hurriedly interjected.

She knew all too well that earning money was not easy for young people nowadays, like her third son, who had always been looked down upon by his wife’s family.

If his wife hadn’t been of such good character and sensible in handling matters, their marriage probably wouldn’t have lasted so many years.

If it were any other woman, she might have run off long ago.

"Yes, Grandma is right. Forget about the New Year. Usually, you two need to live frugally and save money. Raising children in the future will be quite expensive, you know?"

"Mm, we understand, Grandpa," both of them replied in unison.

"Good, it’s getting late, and you have a plane to catch back to Beijing tomorrow. Go get some rest, don’t miss your flight."

"We have an afternoon flight, we won’t miss it."

"Still, go rest now, you’ve been tired all day."

"Alright, Grandpa, Grandma, good night."

"Good night."

After the two left Old Master Tang’s room, Tang Shengyi came up to them, "How did it go? How did Grandpa scold you?"

"He didn’t scold us," Tang Su pouted. What’s going on with her father? Was he actually hoping they’d get scolded?

What kind of mentality is that?

"He didn’t scold? But just now, he seemed so fierce, like he was about to lecture someone?" Tang Shengyi felt it shouldn’t be so; he had been ready to console Lu Han.

It seems, however, that his empathy might be unnecessary.

"Yeah, not only did he not scold anyone, but he also gave Lu Han 101,000 yuan, stating that he is the one in ten thousand son-in-law."

Tang Su was like a little coat leaking air tonight.

Tang Shengyi: "..."