Chapter 325: Get a marriage certificate, no gift or dowry

In fact, Lin Siqiao didn't say anything. She just mentioned on the phone that they decided to keep everything simple at the wedding, so there was no need for a betrothal gift or dowry.

In this era, when getting married, the man has to prepare furniture with "three turns and one ring" and dozens of legs. More respectable families have begun to pay attention to brands.

The dowry from the woman's side consists of some practical daily necessities.

In addition to these, a portion of cash will be given as start-up capital for the couple's life.

These were the wishes of the elders, and Lin Siqiao should not have refused.

But she really didn't think it was necessary.

She already has a watch and a bicycle, but she doesn't know how to operate a sewing machine, so if she bought it and left it at home it would just gather dust. Not to mention the radio, she would still be annoyed just by listening to it.

Speaking of furniture, there is almost no room at home. Where should I put it after I buy it?

Lin Siqiao had guessed it. They would say that they would convert the money into cash and give it to her as a reserve.

But the problem is that she and Lu Jianchuan have more savings than theirs combined. Lin Siqiao doesn't feel comfortable spending the money they have worked so hard to save.

So, let’s just forget about all of this.

She was already very happy that the two families could sit together happily.

However, until he hung up the phone, Lin Siqiao was still unable to convince his uncle.

She told Lu Jianchuan about this on the way, and he said at the time that it probably wouldn't work.

During the one and a half months that she was away, Lu's mother would call the school from time to time.

She asked Lu Jianchuan several times whether he wanted to hire someone to clean up the house on Changle Road.

The furniture inside has been used for many years.

Even if you don't change anything else, you have to get a new bed. It doesn't make sense for a newlywed to sleep in an old bed.

Regarding the bride price, Lu's mother also told Lu Jianchuan the whole story in advance.

She has only two children, and this year she is marrying off both her daughter and her son.

Mother Lu calculated the family savings early on. Not to mention the low salary in the past, most of the money was saved after she and Father Lu secured their current positions.

Mr. Lu's monthly salary is now 177 yuan, and his mother's salary is a little less, only a fraction of his, at 77.85 yuan per month.

Usually we both eat in the cafeteria, so we can save more than 200 yuan every month.

Not counting Lu's mother's dowry, she and Lu's father have saved nearly 20,000 yuan over the years.

Mother Lu divided the money into three parts without any bias.

Each of the two children received one share, worth 6,000 yuan each, and the remaining share was kept by Lu's mother for future use.

In addition, she also took out some large yellow croakers (gold) from her dowry, 20 for each of her two children.

Of course, these can only be given privately.

Lu's mother's explanation to the public was that whether marrying a daughter or marrying a daughter-in-law, she would give 666 yuan. This number is not that eye-catching in the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

As for Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu, they naturally also have their own thoughts.

In the morning, Lu Jianchuan called Lu's mother's workplace and asked her to return to the old house at noon. No one knows a son better than his mother. When Lu's mother heard her son's tone, she guessed what was going on.

After the family had happily eaten, Lu Jianchuan called.

I heard that they are going to get their marriage certificate today, and the wedding date is set for July 7th.

Mother Lu's hands shook with excitement and she almost dropped the receiver.

Good July! It was neither cold nor hot, and it was Sunday that day. It was obvious that my grandmother had picked it with great care.

"Then Si Qiao, did she come with you?"

Lu Jianchuan nodded and handed the phone to Lin Siqiao.

Listening to her daughter-in-law's soft voice, Mother Lu's tone unconsciously became gentler.

After expressing her concern for her for a few words, Lu's mother asked about the house.

"Aunt Lu, it's fine now. You don't have to clean it up."

Mother Lu said after careful consideration, "How about changing the bed in the bedroom? I'll ask a master craftsman to make one for you. It'll be similar to the one in your room now. Is that okay with you?"

Lin Siqiao did not refuse and said with a smile, "Aunt Lu, I like everything. You have good taste. I like everything you pick."

"By the way, Aunt Lu, I brought you a gift. I just mailed it. It should arrive in three to five days."

Mother Lu asked why the money was spent, but the smile on her face never faded.

Girls are more attentive. Every time my son comes back with injuries all over his body, he doesn't even remember whether it's a gift or not.

Not only the son, but also the person next to me.

Father Lu was given a cold stare for no apparent reason. He touched his glasses and said a few words in defense of himself and his son.

They did buy some, but the things they bought were not to the liking of Lu's mother.

Before Mr. Lu could say something, Mother Lu glared at him.

Father Lu immediately looked at Grandpa Lu.

"Dad, it's your turn."

"..." Grandpa Lu held the chess piece in his hand and looked at his son with a speechless look. Didn't you see that your mother and your wife's expressions were wrong?

Also, can't you see that I'm about to lose?

What else are you going to do!

After Lin Siqiao finished speaking, he asked the same question to Lu's mother.

Mother Lu was stunned, with a clearly conflicted expression on her face.

After hanging up the phone, everyone in the Lu family looked over.

"What's wrong? Weren't you fine just now?"

Mother Lu sighed, "The two children discussed and decided not to ask for a betrothal gift or dowry. They said they have the ability to live a good life and asked us not to worry."

I know that the children are sensible. If they tell others that they have such a son and daughter-in-law, the old sisters will be envious.

But Mother Lu still felt somewhat uncomfortable, and she herself felt quite conflicted.

Mingming has always hoped that his children could grow up quickly and have the ability to stand on their own.

But as the children grew up and had their own ideas, she felt as if she was no longer needed.

Grandma Lu's thoughts were as clear as ever. "Forget it. It's good that the children have the idea of ​​being self-reliant."

"It doesn't matter whether you give these things now or in the future. Just let them do as they please."

Then he asked Mother Lu, "I remember you said last time that my aunt-in-law's due date is in June. Is it coming soon?"

"Well, the due date is still more than half a month away. I checked on her the last time she came to the hospital."

"The baby is developing well, but the fetal position is not very correct. I told her that it would be best for her to come to the hospital a week in advance to give birth.

Before the New Year, the two met at the dock. They had agreed to get together after the New Year, but because Lin Siqiao went to Beijing in advance, the two families did not meet formally.

Two months ago, Lu's mother followed the hospital staff to Chongming Island for a free medical consultation. She found an opportunity to visit Qiao Zhiping's home and sit for half a day.

Seeing that Wang Xiaofei was already pregnant and the hospital facilities on the island were rather simple, Lu's mother suggested that she go to the Municipal People's Hospital when she had time, and she personally performed several examinations on her.

This back and forth relationship has become much closer.

Grandma Lu nodded, "Giving birth is like going through hell for this woman. Please help contact the hospital to see if there is a single ward. My in-laws are a kind family, so you should go out more often on weekdays."

"I know, Mom. I'll remember it even if you don't tell me."

The conversation in the living room was still going on, while on the other side, Lin Siqiao and his friends had already driven to the Civil Affairs Bureau where their household registration was located.

Nowadays, most families choose to get married in the twelfth month or the first month of the lunar calendar. On a day like today which is not a festival, there are very few people coming to register.

Lu Jianchuan was wearing a neat green military uniform today. No one knew where he got this idea from, but as soon as he arrived he gave the staff a handful of fruit candies, making the lady working there so happy that she could hardly open her eyes.

While asking them to sit down, he handed them a marriage application form.

These were to be used as archival materials for marriage applications. After the two of them filled in the information one by one with a pen, they left a bright red fingerprint.

When the eldest sister saw it, she was surprised that both of them had such beautiful handwriting.

Just hand over the marriage certificate and let them write their own information.

In this era, marriage certificates are no different from award certificates. After the two people filled in their age, gender and years, the eldest sister took the official seal and stamped it.

Marriage certificate in Beijing in 2017: "Congratulations to the two newlyweds, and may you have a baby soon."

Holding the freshly issued marriage certificate, Lin Siqiao was confused for a moment. She was getting married now?

The eldest sister smiled and reminded.

"Be sure to keep the marriage certificate. It will be very useful."

"With this, you can go to the supply and marketing cooperative and buy 2 kilograms of fruit candy, 2 kilograms of biscuits, and a pack of cigarettes."

"If you have time later, you'd better go to Donghuamen. There is a furniture store there, just to the east of the Children's Theater. It's easy to find."

"You can also get two furniture tickets with your marriage certificate."

"This ticket is valid in more than ten furniture stores in the city. If you go early, you can pick out a style you like."

The eldest sister sighed, "You guys got married at a good time. When we got married, we didn't have such good benefits."

The younger girl next to her also smiled and said, "That's right. When I got married two years ago, I only got a cloth coupon to buy a quilt cover. If I had known, I would have gotten married a few years later."

Lin Siqiao smiled and thanked the enthusiastic elder sister.

After Lu Jianchuan carefully put away the marriage certificate, he reached out and embraced his newlywed wife.

From now on, he is no longer alone, he has a wife.

"Wife, where are you going now?"

In the past he always called himself Xiao Qiao, and occasionally Qiao Qiao.

Lin Siqiao was a little uncomfortable with being called "wife" out of the blue, but she didn't mind the title.

There are a lot of things to buy for the wedding, and it would be best to buy them all at once this afternoon to avoid having to make another trip later.

The two went to a nearby supply and marketing cooperative first, but the two kilograms of wedding candy provided with the marriage certificate were obviously not enough.

Not to mention how many acquaintances Lu Jianchuan has in the military academy, she alone is not enough.

Lin Siqiao is not short of sugar tickets. The Ministry of Commerce has exchanged a lot of tickets for her in recent months, but she has not used them yet.

After picking out a few kinds of candies, Lin Siqiao also bought some festive candy bags. She brought a lot of chocolate candies from abroad, and she would mix them together and give each family a bag.

A washbasin and foot basin are essential, as well as a towel. I heard that men use one towel to wipe their entire body, but I don’t know if her brother Lu does that.

After buying almost everything here, the two drove to Donghuamen.

Lu Jianchuan was allocated a three-bedroom house, and the logistics department provided some simple furniture, so Lin Siqiao did not buy much.

He used the tickets he exchanged to buy him a double bed with a wooden headboard and a large wardrobe with double doors.

Thinking about living with two people in the future, there were not enough cabinets in the house, so Lin Siqiao added a three-door cabinet and a chest of drawers.

These are all I can think of at the moment. As for the rest, I can only wait until I start my daily life and buy whatever I need.

After a tiring day, Lin Siqiao didn't want to go back and cook again, so the two of them found a time-honored state-owned restaurant.

Since we were getting married today, we ordered two more dishes, both of which were Lin Siqiao’s favorites.

When I got home, it was already completely dark.

There were no entertainment activities in this era. After wrapping the wedding candies, Lin Siqiao took a bath and took care of her skin as usual.

The change in identity did not make her feel uncomfortable, but instead gave her a more down-to-earth feeling.

For what’s going to happen next.

Lin Siqiao wasn't too opposed to it.

After all, she has lived another life, she just hasn't experienced it herself, but she is not some ignorant white flower.

"Strange? Aren't men said to take showers very quickly?"

Lin Siqiao reached out and took the watch on the bedside table. Lu Jianchuan had been in there for almost half an hour, why didn't he come out yet?

Don’t want such a sweet and soft wife.

what the hell?

Just as I was thinking about it, the door was pushed open with a click.