Return to the ’70s: A Young Educated Youth’s Slow Descent

In her past life, Sheng Kangning was the classic naive girl—easily manipulated by her scheming stepmother and half-sister, blindly following their every move.

Branded with a ruined reputati...

Chapter 53 Not a single cent less

Sheng family.

After breakfast in the morning, Sheng Weidong went to work. He is now a worker in a cannery and has reported there for two days.

I'm asking my master to teach me some skills right now!

Yang Chunling inquired about the treatment at the cannery, and found it was pretty good in all aspects.

After get off work, everyone took a shower at the company before going home. The company had hot water, and during the holidays, there were all kinds of defective products from the canning factory that could be taken home. Although they were called defective products, they were genuine products, with the packaging only being a little off, and that did not affect their ability to be given as gifts.

Anyway, it’s pretty good.

There is also overtime pay for overtime work.

In Yang Chunling's heart, her son is now a worker and she feels proud.

In addition, the marriage of the eldest daughter Sheng Fengjiao has also been decided, and the Li family will come today to discuss the issue of the bride price.

Regarding the betrothal money, Yang Chunling mentioned it to her eldest daughter Sheng Fengjiao, saying that it should be at least 300 yuan.

No more marrying!

Today, Yang Chunling took a special leave and waited at home for the Li family to come and discuss the issue of the bride price.

Sheng Hongqi went out with his son. Because of his job, he never takes leave easily.

Mr. and Mrs. Li came over after having breakfast.

After entering the Sheng family, the two families exchanged greetings and then sat down.

Li's mother spoke first:

"Fengjiao is a very good child. I discussed it with Dagang's father. The maximum amount of betrothal gift for the wedding of the leader's family in our unit is 180 yuan. As an ordinary family, we can't let Fengjiao suffer any grievances. We have discussed the betrothal gift and it is 170 or 180 yuan. It also accounts for the number of eight! It's auspicious!"

When Li's mother said these words, there was a smile on her face, and she meant it sincerely.

After all, it's my son getting married.

Of course I want to do it in a decent way! One hundred and seventy-eight dollars is not a small amount!

It was also after Li's mother met Sheng Fengjiao and thought that the child was indeed good that she decided to give a dowry of 178 yuan. If the child was of average appearance, the maximum dowry she would give would be 80 or 100 yuan.

Unexpectedly, Wang Cuilian snorted coldly:

"One hundred and seventy-eight, who are you going to give it to? Our Fengjiao is beautiful and has a job. She is such a good girl, and the betrothal money is only one hundred and seventy-eight. How dare you ask for that!"

Mother Li was a little unhappy when she heard this and asked:

"Grandma, what do you think? You can ask for it! How much is the appropriate amount of betrothal gift?"

"Five hundred dollars, not a cent less!"

Wang Cuilian's tone was very firm.

Yang Chunling glanced at her mother-in-law, lowered her eyes slightly, and thought to herself that five hundred yuan was not a high amount. Fengjiao had only been working for two years and did not bring much money home. The little money she saved was just enough to get Weidong a job quota.

Plus, no one knows what's wrong with this damn girl lately, she always asks her for money.

Buy this, buy that.

This month, Yang Chunling silently calculated in her mind that she had spent more than ten yuan. This was before she got married. After she got married, Fengjiao's salary would be of concern to her future mother-in-law, and even Fengjiao herself would probably not let Yang Chunling interfere.

After thinking about it, Yang Chunling felt that her mother-in-law Wang Cuilian was right to say this.

Anyway, the three members of the Li family are all making money, so it's easy to come up with 500 yuan! Even if they can't come up with it, then we can discuss it again. Anyway, it can't be lower than 300 yuan.

When Mother Li heard this, she took a deep breath!

This is simply outrageous!

Is this the betrothal money? Is this selling my daughter?

Mother Li's face turned pale, and the smile on her face was almost gone. She looked at Sheng Fengjiao's grandmother:

"Grandma, is there nothing to discuss about this?"

Wang Cuilian laughed and tilted her neck: "Not a cent less!"

Wang Cuilian thought similarly to Yang Chunling. She thought that once Fengjiao got married, she would probably not bring any more salary home.

Then marriage is a one-time deal!

Of course you have to ask for more!

As an old lady, she has no use for this money, so she should spend it on her grandson so that he will have enough confidence to marry a wife in the future!

Seeing that Li's mother looked unhappy, Yang Chunling didn't want to make things too awkward, so she smiled and tried to smooth things over:

"You've seen my Fengjiao. Not only is she pretty, but she's also very articulate and good at speaking. She's also very good at doing all the housework. There's nothing I can do about it. She's the eldest in the family and has to know how to do everything. Not to mention that my Fengjiao has a job! Her monthly salary plus overtime pay is not small!"

Mother Li cursed secretly in her heart!

This is crazy!

He forced a smile with the corners of his mouth:

"Yes, your daughter is excellent, but you want five hundred dollars just for her. It's too much. Our family can't afford that much money. How about giving her less?"

Wang Cuilian was amused: "In a family like yours, all three of you are working to earn money, with three salaries a month, and you still can't even take out 500 yuan! Who would believe this if I told anyone else?"

The old lady was adamant and refused to give in even after paying 500 yuan.

Li's mother felt that no matter how good her upbringing was, it would be wasted. There were three people in her family working, and her family could really come up with a mere 500 yuan, but why!

Is there such a way to do things? Marriage is a union of two families, how can you rob them just by opening your mouth?

Not even giving me room for bargaining, that's not appropriate!

Mother Li was angry and uncomfortable!

Without waiting for Li's mother to speak.

Wang Cuilian added: "My Fengjiao is an excellent girl. As for your Li Dagang, how can I describe him? He is a good person and has a good job, but he stutters!"

This disdain shouldn't be too obvious.

Mother Li was so angry!

If you dislike my son for being a stutterer, then don't agree to it!

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