"That's right, he's really achieved something this time. His project has been recognized by the higher-ups."

His family congratulated him, which made Cheng Guangxu quite embarrassed.

"I just want to finish it as soon as possible, I'm still looking forward to getting married."

Everyone burst into laughter. Er Ya blushed crimson with embarrassment. She thought to herself, "Is this guy stupid?"

When it was time for dinner, it was really lively this time. The five people from Liujiatun, plus Wang Ying and her husband, Er Ya and her husband, and Cai Peilin. It was a big table full of people.

Zhang Shouyi greeted the old lady warmly, but she remained indifferent to him.

Wang Ying and the others arrived the next morning, but mainly to help Cheng Guangxu.

"I've prepared everything for the new house. Is there anything else you need to prepare?"

"Er Ya, I haven't prepared the most important betrothal gifts yet. Zeng Zhongkang will take me to prepare them today. You just wait for me at home."

"bride price?"

"Not entirely, I just wanted to give you something."

The old lady listened from the side, nodding with a smile.

"Thank you for your kindness. My daughter Er Ya is not wronged to marry you."

"Hehe, Grandma, I really care about Er Ya."

"Don't waste money, and I don't really have anything I particularly like."

"Well, I won a prize of two thousand this time, so I'll prepare accordingly."

Er Ya wanted to say something, but Zhang Hongmei stopped her. "If a man is willing to spend money on you, you shouldn't refuse. Although most of what they prepare may not be useful, it's a token of their affection."

Women sometimes need to consider a man's pride and not always be too understanding, as this can foster a habit of men not caring.

Zeng Zhongkang and his two companions drove off, while the remaining women at home gathered in Zhang Hongmei's study to chat.

The old lady sat on the soft couch. Liu Changhe's wife and daughter-in-law were helping to make quilts in the guest room. This work should be hard on the hands, but there were many skillful people among them.

Aunt Li, Aunt Yang, and the other two also helped out.

Seeing that there were many people, the old lady asked Liu Aimin to go out and buy materials for two more quilts.

"Grandma, are you preparing six sets of luggage?"

"Well, I originally thought that with four sets, there would be more people to work, so I made two more sets. They were all made according to the size of their beds."

"My third aunt has saved me a lot of trouble."

"It doesn't matter who does it, they're all our daughters."

"Grandma, what should I send you?"

"I'll accept anything you give me."

"Grandma, do you think it's too vulgar for me to give money?"

"You have plenty of good stuff, why should I pay for it?"

I don't know what to give as a gift?

Wang Ying leaned closer and said, "Grandma, I also think it's good to give money. Buy whatever you like."

"Alright, you can decide what to give. Actually, as sisters, giving money isn't wrong, but we should still bring some gifts."

"How about I give you a TV set for a thousand yuan?"

Wang Ying shook her head, "I can't compare to you. I'll just give her a hundred yuan and a radio. I noticed she didn't prepare a radio."

"Hehe, you two have prepared something big. What is Cheng Guangxi supposed to do?" Er Ya rolled her eyes at the two of them.

"As long as it's useful, that's fine. We've already bought it. What else does he need to prepare?"

“Hongmei, I’m going to the research institute, so we won’t need the TV you prepared.”

"That's true, I guess the research institute won't allow you to receive this kind of signal anywhere. So I'll give you two thousand yuan."

"Second Sister, don't refuse. Keep it for yourselves. I've taken all the money from Cheng Guangxu and the other two to invest in building a factory in Haishi. There won't be any profits for the next two years, so we'll have to live off your salaries."

"We've been working at the research institute for a long time. Where are we going to get our money?"

"Who knows? There will be many more places to spend money in the future. This is my congratulatory gift, so please accept it."

Zhang Hongmei gave two thousand yuan, and Wang Ying gave two hundred yuan. This is no small sum. An ordinary worker's monthly salary is only around forty or fifty yuan these days.

"Just take it. Do you think you can refuse their kindness?"

Since the old lady had spoken, Er Ya no longer refused. It wasn't that she was being distant, but rather that the gift was too extravagant.

Zeng Zhongkang, driving, asked, "Cheng Guangxu, what do you want to buy for your wife?"

"I don't know either. Cai Peilin, could you give me some advice?"

"How would I know? You two both have wives, and I don't even have one yet, okay?"

"Seriously, what kind of wife are you looking for?"

Cai Peilin shook his head. "I don't know either. Is there anyone willing to follow me?"

"Wang Ying asked me to ask you if you have any requirements? She'll help you find a girlfriend."

"I have no idea."

"Just tell your wife to find him someone talkative and cheerful," Cheng Guangxiu said, then burst into laughter.

"That's true. If you find someone who doesn't like to talk, how will you communicate in the future?"

Cai Peilin shrugged indifferently, "Anything is fine, it doesn't matter if it's there or not."

"Or you could go to the antique market. Women usually like jewelry, jade, gold and silver items, right?"

“Okay, let’s go there. Last time, the old lady gave Er Ya a set of jewelry. I saw that she really liked it.”

"Is it jade? Or gold?"

Cai Peilin casually replied, "Wouldn't it be better to prepare some of everything?"

The three grown men didn't understand either. Standing on the street, they looked left and right. "I'll go find one of my friends. We don't know anything about these things."

In the end, Zeng Zhongkang asked one of his childhood friends to help him choose two sets of jewelry. They still had a thousand yuan to spare, so they bought two more sets. After all, the betrothal gifts were only two thousand yuan.

Liu Maocai, on the train, no longer felt the journey was too long. His grandson was especially adorable, and the old couple would play with him, making the time fly by.

When Cheng Guangxu and the other two returned at noon, they handed the things they had bought to the old lady.

"Grandma, Er Ya, this is my betrothal gift for Er Ya. I'm just a country bumpkin, I don't know anything about these things. Could you please take a look?"

The old lady looked at them one by one. They were all quite good. This gold must be an antique.

Er Ya, please keep this. It's a token of Cheng Guangxu's affection for you.

"Er Ya, do you like her?"

"I really like it. Thank you for thinking of that."

Cheng Guangxu smiled happily. He was especially happy that Er Ya liked the gift he had bought.

"Er Ya, this is all I can do for now. I'll buy you gifts from time to time in the future."

Everyone smiled happily at the sight of the young couple so sweet. A man will only treat you this sincerely if he truly cares for you.

"Yes, I like these. I'll wait for you to buy them for me in the future."

"Don't worry, I've remembered. I'll never forget what my wife likes."