Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

Faced with new challenges, Zhang Yu himself is not sure whether he can complete them successfully. Does the series ever mention whether Su Mingcheng really realizes that it is wrong to rely on his parents?

That evening, when Su Daqiang returned to Su Mingcheng's house, he was in high spirits. The couple was enjoying noodles. "Mingcheng, come over and take a look at the new clothes that my brother bought for me!" Su Daqiang took the shopping bag and changed into a brand new outfit. He was in high spirits. Hearing this, Zhang Yu, who was originally changing clothes in the old house, brought back some more clothes and said, "Dad has been wearing his clothes for many years, and he is reluctant to buy new ones. So I prepared a few more for him."

Su Daqiang laughed and asked, "Is it appropriate for me to wear this, Mingcheng?" Seeing Su Daqiang's excitement, Mingcheng couldn't help but wonder - the funeral hasn't even started yet, how can you be so happy at this time? He thought of his father who was crying sadly at home that day, who is he now?

"Dad, are you going to wear this to the funeral tomorrow?"

"That's right! Very good!" Su Daqiang did not notice the subtle changes in Su Mingcheng.

"I spent a long time choosing this dress in the mall and tried on more than a dozen pieces. I think it can highlight my style." Su Daqiang stroked the collar and shook his arms like an elderly fashion model.

Julie noticed that her husband looked upset and quickly interrupted him: "Dad, it's late at night. Have you eaten? There's still some noodles in the pot."

"I've eaten. Mingyu just took me to eat steak." Su Daqiang was playing with his new clothes happily, not noticing anything wrong.

Putting down the gift bag, Zhang Yu said to Su Mingcheng and Zhu Li, "Mingcheng, I have already taken a bath with Dad. After you wash his feet, you can let him go to bed. The funeral company's car will come early tomorrow morning, remember to wake Dad up early."

Su Mingcheng stood up and said, "Brother, aren't you going to stay here tonight?"

Zhang Yu nodded: "You have two beds here, so I won't share a room with Dad. I'll stay at Mingyu's place. She's still waiting for me in the car downstairs. I'll go down right away."

Then, Zhang Yu said to Su Daqiang, "Dad, have a good rest tonight. You have to get up early tomorrow morning and don't go to bed too late."

"Don't worry, I'll just look at the new clothes and then go to bed."

At this moment, Su Daqiang was so focused on his new clothes that he completely ignored Zhang Yu's words.

After saying goodbye to Su Daqiang and the couple, Zhang Yu went straight downstairs and walked towards Su Mingyu's car.

Looking at the labels on Su Daqiang's new clothes, Zhu Li found that they were all famous brands, and the whole set cost about 30,000 yuan. On the other side, Su Mingcheng looked at the excited Su Daqiang and the photo of Zhao Meilan, and his eyes were slightly moist.

"Mingcheng, do you think I should wear this or that suit tomorrow? I'm here for you to judge." Su Daqiang asked while holding up pieces of clothing one by one.

Su Mingcheng suppressed his inner dissatisfaction and said slowly: "Wear this gray suit, it is more suitable for the occasion."

Su Daqiang picked up the gray coat with a puzzled look on his face, and gestured in front of the mirror with a proud and complacent look.

Zhang Yu sat in Su Mingyu's car. Although he was busy for a long time and felt tired after a long flight, he still called Wu Fei's parents to inform them of Zhao Meilan's funeral tomorrow.

Father Wu immediately responded that he would go directly to the funeral home the next morning and they would meet there.

"Dad, it's very convenient to come to Su City from Shanghai, so we don't have to attend the funeral ceremony." Zhang Yu suggested to Father Wu on the phone.

However, Father Wu said without hesitation: "This is my mother-in-law's last journey. We must attend no matter what. It's not appropriate for us to be absent from the Magic City, as it's so close to Suzhou."

Since he had no driver's license or car in China, Zhang Yu could not pick up Wu Fei's parents in person. He only asked them to be careful on the road and call him when the time came. After hanging up the phone with Wu's father, Zhang Yu contacted Wu Fei again and informed her of the details, including Su Daqiang's itinerary.

Hearing this, Wu Fei seemed to blame him: "Dad was coming, why didn't you tell me in advance?"

Zhang Yu misunderstood Wu Fei's meaning and thought he was blaming him for acting on his own initiative, so he explained: "Don't worry, my dad went there purely on a whim. He doesn't speak English at all and will definitely not be used to it there. I have arranged a nanny to take care of him, so you don't need to worry."

Wu Fei sighed helplessly: "That's not what I meant, and I don't mean to blame you. The department manager talked to me today. The company plans to open up new markets in China and wants me to return to China to serve as the technical director."

This surprised Zhang Yu, as he had never thought that Wu Fei's career would change and that she would return to China. Unlike the Su Mingzhe family in the series who had a dispute over Su Daqiang's coming to the United States, Zhang Yu and Wu Fei are no longer the same as before.

Over the years, Zhang Yu devoted himself to academic research and eventually stayed on as a university faculty member, creating a world of his own and becoming the youngest research associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University.

Wu Fei was no less impressive. After receiving financial support from Zhang Yu, she devoted herself to work after graduation. In addition, with Zhang Yu's extensive network of contacts in Stanford's Computer Science Department, she was very successful in the company and was promoted to project leader. Her annual salary surpassed Zhang Yu and reached $300,000.

Who in the world today dares to underestimate the potential of the Chinese market? Many companies have set up branches in China. As a Chinese and an important pillar of the company, it is only natural for Wu Fei to be sent to China.

"I'm still considering whether to take this new position. You know my parents are getting old, and they always hope that we can go home and reunite." Wu Fei hesitated a little when he mentioned this. "It just so happens that your mother had an accident, and I'm thinking about whether I should adjust the focus of my career to take care of my parents' later life."

Zhang Yu took a deep breath and said helplessly: "When does your company ask for a reply?"

"If I don't respond within three days, they will transfer it to someone else," Wu Fei added.

Zhang Yu sighed and said, "After the wedding, I will have a good talk with my father. Returning to China may be a good choice."

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Yu and Wu Fei briefly exchanged a few words before ending the conversation. At this time, Su Mingyu said happily: "Brother, are you really considering returning to China?"

"I didn't expect that my sister-in-law's job would change. In fact, I have always wanted to return to China in recent years. The main reason is that my sister-in-law is reluctant to leave her job. After so many years of hard work, it is really not easy for her to give up here and start from scratch." Zhang Yu explained.

"I think it's best for you to go back to China. The country is developing rapidly and there are many opportunities. With your abilities, you two will definitely be able to carve out your own world there." Su Mingyu responded with a bright smile.

"That's right. But we have to consider Xiao Mi. She is a Chinese and it will be difficult for her to go to school in China without Chinese household registration." Zhang Yu added their concerns.

Although Zhang Yu and Wu Fei did not change their nationality, their daughter Mimi, who was born in China, was a foreigner from the very beginning and did not have the convenience of a Chinese household registration.

Su Mingyu smiled easily and said, "In fact, Mimi can go to an international school in the future. There are many excellent international schools in our Su City. I can help you consult the relevant matters."

Zhang Yu joked, "You seem to be looking forward to my visit to China."

"Of course. We meet often since my brother came back. I really want to meet your niece." Su Mingyu said with a smile.

"I will talk to my father after the funeral. Returning to China will take some time to prepare and involve the handover of work." Zhang Yu agreed.

Su Mingyu drove the car to a luxurious residential area, and just as she was about to drive in, a middle-aged man rushed out.

"Manager Ming, please spare my life. I have elderly parents and young children to support. How can I pay the mortgage after I lose my job?" He stopped the car and begged Su Mingyu.

"Mr. Ni, the decision to lay off employees was made at the company level. I have no authority to make this decision. You have chosen the wrong person." In front of Zhang Yu, Su Mingyu showed her cold side.

Zhang Yu was not in a position to interfere with Su Mingyu's workplace decisions. He just watched her deal with this difficult matter quietly and persuaded the man named Lao Ni to leave.

After returning home, Su Mingyu immediately called the company's human resources manager to question his low efficiency. She insisted that the company compensate Lao Ni for one and a half years of basic salary and have the part exceeding the regulations be credited to her personal account.

Although Su Mingyu appears to be ruthless, she is actually a very emotional person. Her childhood experiences forced her to learn to disguise herself, but when she is with Zhang Yu, she is real and honest.

After arriving home late at night and arranging for Zhang Yu to rest, Su Mingyu did not go to bed, but instead devoted herself to the remaining unfinished work, apparently intending to work overtime until the early morning.

Zhang Yu looked at his busy wife, and felt distressed. Mingyu used high-intensity work to cover up her inner loneliness with a seemingly brilliant career, but she did not enjoy real happiness. This is why the golden finger has not reminded him that the task has been completed until now.

The next morning, before dawn, Zhang Yu was already awake. At this moment, Su Mingyu was ready and seemed to have not slept a wink the whole night.

After a quick wash, Zhang Yu brought his sister to Su Mingcheng's home to greet the bus arranged by the funeral company.

The funeral brought together many people: Zhao Meilan's family, especially her younger brother Zhao Dabao and his family, as well as her colleagues and friends, all of whom wanted to see Zhao Meilan off for the last time. Following the instructions of the funeral company, Zhang Yu followed everyone on the bus to the funeral home. Su Fei's parents had already arrived and notified them in advance by phone.

Zhao Meilan's funeral went smoothly. Zhang Yu deliberately avoided the dramatic plots commonly seen in TV dramas. While he asked Zhu Li to keep a close eye on Su Mingcheng, he himself watched Su Mingyu. After the cremation, according to tradition, Zhang Yu, the eldest son of the Su family, held the urn, while Su Mingcheng held the portrait.

At the critical moment on the way to the cemetery, Su Mingyu was interrupted by a work call and had been there dealing with urgent business, leaving everyone waiting. Seeing this, Su Mingcheng couldn't stand it and wanted to question his sister, but Zhang Yu signaled with his eyes, and Zhu Li quickly stopped Su Mingcheng, handed the ashes to Su Daqiang, and then walked over to Su Mingyu and whispered:

"Once you have finished your company affairs, you can drive to the cemetery and meet us there."

After hearing what Zhang Yu said, Su Mingyu blushed and nodded, and then Zhang Yu returned to the bus and told the driver to set off. "Mingyu's company has an emergency, involving a million-dollar project, and she can't ignore it. We will meet her at the cemetery later," he briefly explained the situation to the people in the car.

"It would be fine if she didn't come, but what's her intention in making everyone in the car wait?" Su Mingcheng muttered. Zhu Li held his hand tightly to prevent him from doing anything impulsive.

Most people can understand Su Mingyu. The bus started slowly. At this time, Su Mingyu ended the call, returned to her car and followed behind. Zhao Meilan's farewell ceremony ended perfectly. The tomb was chosen in a magnificent and geographically superior place. Even Su Mingcheng, who was so demanding, could not find any faults.

After the funeral, it was time for the traditional lunch gathering. Su Mingyu did not attend, citing her busy schedule. Su Mingcheng almost lost control, but Zhang Yu and Zhu Li stood on both sides to steady him: "If you have anything to say, go home and talk about it. We are all here, don't let others laugh at you," Zhang Yu quietly reminded him.

Perhaps it was because of Zhang Yu's comfort, or perhaps it was because he saw Su Mingyu had left the scene, that Su Mingcheng finally calmed down. After lunch, Zhang Yu sent the others away, but found that his uncle Zhao Dabao and his family stayed.

Zhao Dabao shook Zhang Yu's hand enthusiastically and said, "Mingzhe, it's a good thing you're here at today's funeral. Mingyu's sister and Mingcheng are always at odds. I really don't know what would have happened." His words were full of emotion.

Seeing Zhao Dabao like this, Zhang Yu couldn't help but feel familiar. Sure enough, Zhao Dabao brought up the old matter again: "When your sister was alive, she promised to help Zhongbang go to college. You can't fail to fulfill her wish."