Two days later, inside the City Hall, Su Tianyu sat on the sofa, smiling at Li Mingsheng as he said, "Haha, nothing's set yet, but this trip is just for both families to meet, to get acquainted. If there are no problems, they might get engaged."

"Good, very good." Li Mingsheng praised, "With a marital relationship, cooperation can be deepened further. Not bad, your second uncle is very open-minded."

Su Tianyu looked at Li Mingsheng, somewhat speechless, and replied, "Leader, my sister's marrying far away. The intention isn't to create some kind of business marriage, nor has she considered any political factors. It's purely that she's met the right person."

"I didn't say that this matter was purposeful," Li Mingsheng said with a smile. "There's love, and it can deepen cooperation. Isn't that a win-win situation?"

Su Tianyu blinked. "If you analyze it that way, then I won't argue with you. But since you're so supportive, shouldn't you also take some practical action...?"

"What action?"

"Like giving my third sister tens of millions as a dowry, so she can be confident when she enters her husband's house."

"Little Su, you've been very humorous lately!" Li Mingsheng looked at Su Tianyu with a smile. "You're not only the director of the Labor Union Office, but you're also about to be promoted to deputy division chief... I think you're starting to have the air of an accomplished man."

"All thanks to your care!"

"Pa!" Li Mingsheng affectionately slapped Su Tianyu. "I think you're getting carried away, kid."

"Hehe!" Su Tianyu grinned.

Li Mingsheng took a puff of his cigarette, paused, and said, "There's no dowry, but if there really is an engagement, I'll have Li Yuan take a trip to the Old Triangle. Later, we can also let foreign-funded enterprises from the Old Triangle enter the development zone and give them some preferential policies."

Su Tianyu didn't expect such an unexpected gain and immediately clasped his fist and said, "You're too wise! Too brilliant!"

"Haha, you little rascal, get out of here." Li Mingsheng stubbed out his cigarette, stood up, and said, "Go and talk properly, don't get cocky."

"Understood, I'll see you off to the meeting."

"To be honest, this marital relationship is very important." Li Mingsheng said with a delighted expression as he walked out, "Old Wen had an accident, and Old An doesn't have any attitude. At this time, if we can deepen our interaction with the Old Triangle, it will be very beneficial to us. For a while, I was really afraid that the Gui family would shrink back and temporarily cut off the arms business. If that happened, many people in the association would have nothing to eat, and there would be problems."

"Yes, yes!" Su Tianyu echoed from behind.

In fact, Gou Liuzi is really good at seizing opportunities. He came to report his family affairs to Old Li today just to get an attitude from Old Li.

Even if the third sister brings five trucks of dowry with her when she marries so far away, it won't have any practical effect, because the Gui family doesn't lack money at all.

But if Old Li is willing to express his attitude on this matter, show his face, and assert his presence, then the weight of the third sister in the hearts of the Gui family will become heavier.

The Dragon City mayor, a regional official, is paying attention to this marriage, wouldn't that be enough to illustrate the Su family's position in Dragon City?

In this way, it not only makes the third sister's weight heavier, but also deepens the connection between Dragon City and the Gui family, which can be described as a triple win.

...

One day later.

The Su family's matchmaking delegation and the Tongji Association's delegation gathered at Dragon City Airport, with a total number of thirty-five people.

According to common sense, this trip to the Old Triangle is actually just for both parents to meet and talk about their children's lifelong affairs. There's no need to make it so grand.

However, too much is involved behind Su Miaomiao and Gui Mengjun. In addition to their personal feelings, there are also many "business" collaborations, which means that their marriage is not entirely their own, but also represents the further integration of Dragon City and the Old Triangle forces.

Therefore, people from the Tongji Association must also go, and if the marriage can be officially settled, it is estimated that Old Li and the Chi Army will also send representatives.

In addition to the senior management of the Tongji Association, the Su family also brought many relatives. Either these people had never returned to the Hua region, or they hadn't seen their hometown for many years. So, after enthusiastically signing up, they formed such a large matchmaking team.

After arriving at the airport, Su Miaomiao completed the registration procedures for everyone, and then a group of people embarked on their journey home!

Why is it said to be a journey home?

Because when Miaomiao was booking the tickets, Second Uncle Su insisted that she buy tickets with a connecting flight from Nanhai, as he wanted to pass by there.

From a geographical point of view, although this route is not particularly roundabout, it also requires a five-hour layover, during which everyone can only wait at the airport, which is equivalent to increasing the travel burden.

However, Miaomiao took into account the feelings of the older generation, so she agreed and specially booked tickets with a transfer in Nanhai, Hua region.

...

The plane bumped along the way.

During the long twenty-hour flight, Second Uncle Su only slept for three or four hours. He was always excitedly pulling on the sunshade, looking at the scenery under the clouds.

After a long wait, the plane finally landed at Nanhai Airport in the Hua region.

Su Miaomiao opened several rooms at the airport for everyone to rest. Many of the younger generation were so tired from jet lag that they fell asleep as soon as they got into bed.

Su Tianyu was full of energy and accompanied his second uncle, second aunt, and some of the elders in the family, passing through customs with their documents and arriving outside the airport.

Outside the airport, the weather in December was a bit cold, and the surrounding scenery looked desolate as winter approached. Many passengers were wearing coats, but when Second Uncle Su and the others saw the words "Nanhai" above the airport, they were still filled with excitement.

Standing on the overpass at the airport exit, Second Uncle Su slowly turned his head and saw the coastline where the sea and sky met. For a moment, memories surged, and he burst into tears without realizing it.

He left home in his prime, and it's been almost thirty years!

Today, the wanderer returns from overseas, but his hair is already white!

Second Uncle Su wiped his tears with his rough fingers and cursed fiercely, "Damn Shen Wanzhou! With one order, millions of people boarded ships. Your third uncle... died in that sea!"

Su Tianyu felt goosebumps all over his body when he heard this.

"Alas, after discussing Miaomiao's marriage, take me back to the north to take a look." Second Uncle Su stood with his hands behind his back next to the railing, looking at his homeland, looking at the mountains and rivers of his hometown, and said with a bit of sadness, "At my age... coming back again... might just be in a box. One look less is one look less!"