Upstairs, in Xie Huilan's room, Sister Xie went straight to the bathroom as soon as she entered. Who knew what she was fussing with in there? She had not come out for ages.
Dong Xuebin looked at the tightly shut bathroom door, then took out his phone and called Mom. His first words were, "Mom, Hui Lan and I are getting married."
"What?" Za Xiaoping beamed. "So soon?"
Dong Xuebin gave an "Mm." "We originally planned for early next year, but after discussing it, we decided to move it up."
"Good, good. My son is finally starting a family. Hui Lan is a wonderful girl, so you'd better treat her well from now on."
"Mom, do you think I don't know that? I understand."
"By the way, does that mean Mom needs to come over?"
"Of course. I'm getting married—did you think you weren't coming? Uncle Yang should come too."
"Alright, alright, Mom knows. I'll pack my things and head over tomorrow or the day after."
Seeing how delighted Mom was, Dong Xuebin was in high spirits too. Then he suddenly remembered something and immediately said, "Mom, there's something else I need to tell you." He lowered his voice. "Have I ever told you about Sister Xie's family? No? Then let me tell you. Ahem, Hui Lan's father is Xie Guobang, the Municipal Party Secretary of the Capital City. Her grandfather is General Secretary Xie, the previous General Secretary. There's no way you haven't heard of him. So, her family situation is rather special. Just be mentally prepared."
Za Xiaoping: "..."
"Mom, I'm talking. Did you hear me?"
"The Municipal Party Secretary's daughter? Why didn't you tell Mom sooner?"
"Well, I just never got around to it."
"You... Oh my, then why did they take a liking to our family?"