Feng Ergou looked at her as if she were an idiot.
"You still think you're a virgin? If you weren't carrying my child, would I have married you?"
Niu Shiying was also taken aback by the exorbitant price and originally wanted to have a proper discussion with Liu Meihua.
But now, this woman is pregnant with her family's grandson and can't marry anyone else.
He then became more resolute.
"You cost us a lot of money at the clinic a few days ago! We can't afford that much at home."
"You'll still have to live your life after marrying into this family, so I think we should just choose an auspicious number and get things done as soon as possible. You don't want people gossiping all the time, do you?"
When Liu Meihua saw the two men mention the bride price, their expressions instantly changed. She sneered inwardly: Did they really think she was an easy target?
Auspicious numbers?
Does that mean ninety-nine?
Or is it 88?
Although it was quite different from what she had expected, she couldn't ask for too much given her current situation.
Her eyes darted around shrewdly.
"A lucky number will do. Then, after the wedding, I'll manage the household. Otherwise, you can forget about this grandson!"
To be honest, Feng Ergou used to think this woman was gentle, kind, and romantic, but now he felt pure disgust from the bottom of his heart.
I think she's cunning.
If we let her manage the household in the future, she might squander all our wealth.
How did he end up falling for such a greedy woman?
Niu Shiying didn't think as much as Feng Ergou; she pondered for a moment.
It only costs about six dollars and sixty cents to lure her into the house. Once she's married and settled in, who manages the household? It's still up to her.
"Alright, let's get things done simply the day after tomorrow. Er Gou, go to the supply and marketing cooperative tomorrow and get six ounces of pork belly. Invite the villagers to the wedding feast the day after tomorrow."
"Six taels? Is that enough for a wedding banquet?"
Liu Meihua had never seen such a stingy woman.
"There's nothing we can do about it if it's not enough. A little treat, something to celebrate and bring good fortune, is fine. Besides, haven't all the family's money been spent on you these past few days..."
Liu Meihua: ...
He comforted himself: once she gets married, receives the dowry, and takes charge of the household, he won't have to listen to this old hag's nonsense anymore.
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In this way, Liu Meihua thought the auspicious number was at least ninety-nine or eighty-eight yuan.
On their wedding day, Feng Ergou took six yuan and sixty cents and six red eggs and brought her home from the educated youth settlement.
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