Chapter 396 It’s Done
"This... this is too expensive!" Father Du rubbed his hands nervously. When he saw the two bottles of Moutai, he didn't know what to say.
Du Juan also came out of the room at this time, and she saw Lin Zihuai standing in the crowd at a glance.
Lin Zihuai was also looking around, and immediately met her eyes, "Du Juan."
Dujuan came over with a red face.
At this time, her brother and sister-in-law also came out from the living room, squeezed in front of the betrothal gifts, and looked at the box full of goodies with jealousy in their eyes.
The youngest sister of the Du family was the first to lose control and said something sarcastic, "Mom, look, my eldest sister hasn't even married yet, but she's already turning her elbow outward. Normally, whenever you ask about her brother-in-law's situation, she'll complain about being poor. But now... my brother-in-law is obviously in very good conditions."
She stepped on her brand new plastic shoes and squeezed to the chest, trying to reach out for the candy box, but was slapped away by Father Du, "Are there any more rules?"
"Dad~ This is supposed to be for us, what's wrong with me grabbing a handful of candy?"
"Shut up!"
The younger brother of the Du family had the same attitude as her. He crossed his arms over his chest and looked back and forth at Lin Zihuai's 28-inch bicycle: "Is this bicycle also a betrothal gift? My brother-in-law is so generous! Then this bicycle will be mine from now on..."
Before he could finish his words, Aunt Ma and Aunt Luo moved to the left and right, one pushing the person away and the other slamming the lid of the dowry box shut.
"What are you talking about, kid from the Du family? This bicycle is just a gift. Who doesn't have financial difficulties right now? How can you just give a bicycle as a gift?
Besides, Comrade Xiaolin values Dujuan so much that he has put so much thought into preparing so many gifts. You should not take his kindness for granted."
Auntie Ma has always been quite prestigious. Seeing her gloomy face, Jiang Bilan had no choice but to pull the child behind her and said indifferently: "Auntie Ma, what are you doing? The child thinks too highly of his brother-in-law. It's just a child's words."
The elders of the Du family who were crowded around Jiang Bilan also looked dissatisfied, especially an older lady who spoke up for the younger brother of the Du family, "It shouldn't be that serious. Du Juan is already a big girl, how can she not be sensible at all?
It is wrong to be so unfaithful before you even get married. Since the Lin family boy has married Du Juan, he should think about helping his brother more. After all, he is the only male in the Du family. "
Lin Anan laughed when she heard this.
Lin Anan raised her lips in a smile, gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, and said slowly: "Auntie, children are young and ignorant, but adults should always understand etiquette. It's best to swallow back some words that shouldn't be said!
We prepared these betrothal gifts for Dujuan's sake, not to give others gossip. Dujuan will be our Lin family's daughter-in-law in the future, and she cannot be arranged by others at will.
They are now in the rising stage of their careers, and word of mouth is the most important. As her family, you must know how to take good care of yourself. "
Although Lin Anan's voice was soft, it carried unquestionable majesty, and her words were quite serious.
Lin Zihuai took a step forward and protected Du Juan behind him. "From now on, I will pick anything Du Juan wants, even if it's the stars in the sky! This is my intention and my sincerity, but it doesn't mean I'm stupid!"
There was a moment of silence in the venue.
Seeing that it was almost done, Aunt Luo put on a smiling face again to smooth things over, "Okay, okay, the gifts are ready. Congratulations to Comrade Xiao Lin and Miss Du Juan on their marriage. We are just waiting to drink in your wedding wine."
Mrs. Zhao also agreed with a smile: "Yes, we are just waiting for the wedding. Comrade Xiaolin is now the youngest and most famous performer in the art troupe. He was in the newspaper a few days ago. His future is limitless! It's not bad to say that he has a rich son-in-law~"
Then he turned to the Du family and said, "As long as you are good to this son-in-law and Du Juan, good days are ahead!"
Although it was just a polite remark, it also gave the Du family a way out.
Father Du nodded repeatedly, "Mrs. Zhao is right, Zihuai is a good man. Dujuan, you must serve your man well in the future, the Gu family is sensible, and don't worry us too much."
Lin Anan frowned slightly and wanted to say something, but Du Juan gently pulled her clothes, indicating that she was fine and didn't need to argue with them anymore.
Du Juan's eyes were red. She had never thought that her lifelong event would be treated so seriously, and her husband's family would be so kind...
After things were settled here, the team that had paid their respects prepared to return.
Lin Zihuai handed the betrothal gift list to Du's father, "Uncle Du, this is the betrothal gift list. I will apply for marriage with Du Juan after the new year."
"Oh, okay. Then I'll leave Dujuan to you."
Father Du took the betrothal gift list, tightened his grip, and looked up at Du Juan with a complicated look.
"You have a lot of this stuff. When you get married, I will bring half back to Dujuan."
Jiang Bilan pinched Du's father fiercely.
Father Du frowned and ignored her.
Lin Zihuai was about to say no when Du Juan stopped him, "Thank you, Dad. It's thoughtful of you. You can just take it with the dowry when the time comes. It will be decent."
"become."
Du Juan had tears in her eyes. She quietly reached out and held Lin Zihuai's hand, her fingertips feeling slightly cold.
Lin Zihuai gently shook her hand back, as if to give her affirmation, and as if to convey warmth and strength to her.
Jiang Bilan bit her lip, her eyes wandering over the betrothal gift list, feeling rather dissatisfied, but ultimately remaining silent.
The Du family's brothers and sisters huddled together, their eyes fixed on the pile of betrothal gifts, as if they were going to take their hands on them as soon as someone left.
"Let's go, we're going back too." Aunt Ma patted Lin An'an's shoulder with a relieved smile on her face, "It's settled, we'll just have to wait for your wedding next year."
The group of people walked back in a lively manner, and Dujuan followed them, without staying in this cold home for long.
The ladies in the compound were talking in low voices as they walked:
"Dujuan is so lucky to have met such a good family."
"No, don't you look at Jiang Bilan, her eyes are like knives. She hates this stepdaughter the most. Du Juan has suffered a lot..."
"Old Du is such a good man, why did he marry Jiang Bilan? She taught the children in the family bad things, and each one is more unruly than the other! When the Lin family came to propose marriage, they acted like starving ghosts reincarnated."
"Bah, they are just spoiled. Not only Jiang Bilan spoils them, but also Lao Du. Without their approval, do you think the two little ones dare to do this?"
"......"
The crowd was quite a distance behind Lin Anan and the others, and the sound of discussion accompanied by the sound of wind and snow still reached the ears of the people in front.
Aunt Ma is an old cadre of the Women's Federation. She has visited the Du family many times over the years and has a deep impression of the Du family!
I still remember that ten years ago, if it weren’t for the tough comrades from the Women’s Federation, Du Juan might not even have the chance to learn to read…
Before saying goodbye, Aunt Ma took Du Juan's hand and patted it, "Life will get better and better in the future. Be good to your man and live a down-to-earth life."
"I will, thank you, ma'am."
"No need to thank me. If you encounter any problems in the future, just come to me and I will help you."
“Hey.”
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
