Not only Cheng Xiao Kui, but also Cheng Chun Kui and Cheng Qiu Kui in the room were stunned by Song Ya Lan's words.
Cheng Qiu Kui patted her face, looking at Cheng Chun Kui with a blank expression. "Big sister, what did Sister Song say? She said I'm getting married soon?"
Cheng Chun-kui nodded and said, "Yes... that's what she said. So what? Can she conjure up a man for you right away?"
In the courtyard, Cheng Xiao Kui lowered her voice and said to Song Ya Lan, "Sister Song... this... this seems like you can't make that decision..."
Song Yalan said, "It's just a wedding, leave it to me."
"Aunt Cheng, after Qiu Kui got married, did you stop caring about her? Let's settle this matter first!"
Song Wenhui said, "Yes, I won't interfere anymore after she gets married. Once she's married, they'll naturally live separately. She's part of her husband's family and has absolutely no relation to her own family!"
Song Yalan said, "Okay! Cheng Qiuqiu will get married tomorrow!"
Song Wenhui was taken aback. She said, "You think we can just get married like that? You're a matchmaker. No, even a matchmaker doesn't have that kind of power!"
Song Yalan said, "What's so difficult about that? It's just getting married, right? I'll show you the marriage certificate tomorrow, okay? Let's get the marriage certificate first, and then we can discuss when to hold the banquet!"
Song Wenhui pursed her lips. She originally wanted to use Cheng Qiu Kui for a few more years and never thought that Cheng Qiu Kui would get married so soon!
She said, "Don't try to fool me! You think you can decide to marry Qiu Kui just by talking?"
I'm making this clear from the start: I'm not giving her a single penny of dowry! Her in-laws even want to give me a set of three watches, a radio, and two thousand yuan! My son needs that for his future wedding!
The "three turns and one sound" refer to a sewing machine, a bicycle, a watch, and a dual-cassette recorder.
In this day and age, when people get married in Beijing, the bride's family usually requires the groom's family to prepare these things.
However, these are all for the young couple to use; the bride's family will not keep them. In fact, the bride's family will also provide her with several quilts and other daily necessities as part of her dowry.
Song Wenhui's words immediately sparked a buzz of discussion among the onlookers.
Because very few families in the capital would make such a request, it's as if they're keeping all the money and accessories that should have been given to their daughter for themselves.
What did Song Yalan want to argue for Cheng Qiu Kui?
Cheng Xiao Kui immediately pulled Song Ya Lan's hand and said to Song Wen Hui, "Okay! We'll find a husband for Qiu Kui according to your conditions!"
Song Wenhui said, "You guys are saying Qiu Kui is getting married tomorrow! If she can't get married tomorrow, then get back to your hometown and get to work!"
She deliberately raised her head, certain that no one in the capital would agree to the condition she had proposed!
After all, it costs 2,000 yuan, and includes a three-wheeled watch and a radio, all of which are for the bride's family.
Which in-laws would agree to such harsh conditions?
She knew her daughter too well; okra wasn't some kind of angel, so how could it possibly fetch such a good price?
Cheng Xiao Kui said, "They need their household registration booklet for their wedding tomorrow. Bring it over here!"
Song Wenhui said, "What if she can't get married tomorrow?"
Cheng Xiao Kui said, "If we can't get married, then let her take her household registration book and come home to work for you!"
Song Wenhui said, "Okay! We've agreed on this in front of so many people. I'll go home now and get your household registration book."
Cheng Xiao Kui said, "Don't worry! I always keep my word!"
Song Wenhui took out her key, unlocked her bicycle, and rode it home.
A smile finally appeared on her face. Tomorrow, Cheng Qiuqiu would have to take her household registration book and obediently go home to do chores for her!
Cheng Qiu Kui stood by the window and saw her mother leave before she dared to open the door and go out to find Cheng Xiao Kui.
Song Yalan lowered her voice and said to Cheng Xiaokui, "Your mother's conditions... are not something the Du family can afford."
Although Du Ziqiang's father is a retired cadre with a relatively high monthly pension, he still can't afford to give his mother 2,000 yuan to buy her a radio, sewing machine, and a smart speaker.
Cheng Xiaokui said, "I promised my mother these things so that she would take out the household registration book."
If Qiu Kui wants to get married, she can't register without a household registration certificate. So Qiu Kui will always be controlled by my mom.
"I don't need the Du family to meet these demands my mother made! As long as it buys Qiu Kui's freedom, I'll give her any amount of money."
Cheng Qiu Kui grabbed Cheng Xiao Kui's hand and cried, "Second sister, you're so kind! This money... is too much. I'd rather not get married and work for her!"
Cheng Xiao Kui said, "Silly girl, this is nothing, I can earn it! Give it to her if you want! The sooner you get out of here, the sooner you can start living your own life, that's better than anything else!"
She said to Song Yalan, "If Du Ziqiang doesn't like Qiu Kui, ask him if he can help Qiu Kui get a role in a play..."
Song Yalan said, "I understand what you mean. I'll go find Du Ziqiang now and see what he thinks."
She waved to Cheng Xiao Kui, got on her bicycle, and went to find Du Ziqiang.
Cheng Qiu Kui nervously held Cheng Xiao Kui's hand and whispered, "Sister, are we really going to talk to Du Ziqiang? Will Du Ziqiang look down on me?"
Cheng Xiaokui said, "Why would he look down on you? You're beautiful, capable, and good at making money. Can't you be more confident?"
Cheng Qiuqiu shook her head, "My mom always scolds me for being stupid and clumsy, saying I can't do anything..."
Cheng Xiao Kui said, "Don't listen to her nonsense! If you can't do it, who does all the housework?!"
Okra! Be confident, you're a good girl. Even if Du Ziqiang doesn't like you, it's not because you're not good enough, it's just that you two just don't click.
"There are so many good men out there. You've got your eye on Du Ziqiang, but isn't Jiang Bin good enough?"
Cheng Qiu Kui lowered her head, pondering what Cheng Xiao Kui had said.
It seems that Cheng Xiaokui's words make sense.
There are so many good men, but she just finds Du Ziqiang pleasing to the eye and likes him more and more the more she looks at him. She likes the refined and cultured air about Du Ziqiang.
Perhaps it's because she didn't have much formal education, so she likes people who seem knowledgeable.
Song Yalan rode her bicycle to the Industry and Commerce Bureau, just as Du Ziqiang was getting off work.
Du Ziqiang pushed his bicycle out of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau's courtyard and immediately saw Song Yalan riding towards him.
He smiled and said to Song Yalan, "Yalan, what a coincidence! Are you passing by here? Where are you going?"
Song Yalan sat on the bicycle seat, one leg supporting her weight, and said, "I came to find you! I have something to tell you!"
Du Ziqiang was taken aback. He asked, "No way, could it be that Cheng Xiaokui has gotten into trouble again? Where's Lao Song? Where's Lao Si?"
Song Yalan said, "It's not about Xiao Kui. Xiao Kui is fine now. My brother and Lao Si are busy with their own things. I'm here to talk about you! To talk about something important!"
Du Ziqiang asked in surprise, "My big deal? What big deal could I possibly have?"
Song Yalan said, "I'll give you a wife, do you want her?! This wife is beautiful, can do all the housework, and can even make money!"
Du Ziqiang's jaw dropped in astonishment. "What? A wife can be given away? For free? Is she pretty? Is this for real?"
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