Chapter 268 Dowry and Betrothal Gifts 2

Helian Jiao said in a childish voice, "I want to sleep with Grandpa and Grandma!"

She doesn't want to sleep in the same room as the crybaby!

Upon hearing this, Ma Xiulian smiled so much that wrinkles appeared at the corners of her eyes; her little granddaughter was really clinging to her.

The adults were also happy, especially the eldest couple who were eager to have a son; their faces beamed with undisguised joy.

After all, it's inconvenient to do things when the kids are older. Not only do we have to do things secretly every day, but we can only start after the kids are asleep, and we also have to be constantly on guard against them getting up at night.

The next day I have to get up early to do things. If I don't sleep well, I won't have the energy for physical work, which will delay things!

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The next morning, Ma Xiulian and Chen Dazhu took the prepared gifts to the Liu family to propose marriage.

The elderly carpenter and his wife, dressed neatly, sat in the house waiting after receiving the news.

They originally wanted their daughter to marry someone from the same commune so that it would be convenient for them to visit and take care of each other. But she fell in love with Chen Jianmin from the Chen family. The two communes were far apart and not even in the same town.

Fortunately, her future son-in-law is good-tempered, and her in-laws are not a mother-in-law who mistreats her daughter-in-law.

"relatives by marriage!"

Ma Xiulian called out loudly, carrying her things to the door, her face beaming with joy, and sat down inside.

The old carpenter couple glanced behind them and, seeing that it was just the two of them, couldn't help but ask, "Didn't our little one come with us? Lanzhi kept praising him when she came back yesterday, and we thought we'd get to see him today."

The story of how much Ma Xiulian and her husband doted on their granddaughter had spread far and wide.

They were already a little curious, but after their daughter came home yesterday, she kept praising the girl for being beautiful and lucky, and even suggested that she be invited to their wedding bed, so they were even more eager to meet her.

"It's hot today, so I didn't bring her."

After offering a brief explanation with a smile, Ma Xiulian got straight to the point: "What are your thoughts on this wedding, in-laws?"

"I had someone check, and there's an auspicious day next month. Why don't we arrange it for next month?"

The old carpenter paused and said softly that he was very careful about his daughter's wedding and had carefully chosen an auspicious day, which happened to be next month.

Ma Xiulian nodded in agreement, "Okay!"

The old carpenter continued, "Our family plans to include a bicycle in the dowry, mainly so that Jianmin can go out more easily. As you know, I had my daughter late in life, so naturally I cherish her very much. After she marries into your family, I only hope that your Chen family will treat her well and that she can come back to visit us from time to time. As for the bride price, just give it like an ordinary family would. We don't have any special requirements."

The greatest wish of parents is simply to see their children doing well.

Ma Xiulian and Chen Dazhu exchanged a glance; the dowry was much more generous than they had expected!

A bicycle alone costs over a hundred yuan.

Although the old carpenter said he didn't have any requirements, she didn't want to be outdone.

Otherwise, if others find out, they might think her fifth son is a live-in son-in-law!

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Of course we won't mistreat Lanzhi. As for the betrothal gifts, our Chen family will contribute eighty yuan plus two bolts of cloth, and cigarettes, alcohol, and candy are all essential. What do you think, in-laws?"

Ma Xiulian took the initiative to add something to the original version and sought the other party's opinion.

"become!"

Upon hearing this, the old carpenter's expression relaxed considerably. The Chen family's dowry was considered generous in the countryside, so it seemed that Lanzhi wouldn't be bullied if she went to their home.

After the major arrangements were finalized, the two families began discussing the details of the wedding.

Chen Jianmin and Liu Lanzhi sat quietly beside him, listening with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.

(End of this chapter)