Zhou Cunming did not deny that he did indeed have the idea of becoming a live-in son-in-law.
Although many people feel that it is shameful for a son-in-law to marry into another family, and that marrying into another family makes one feel inferior, Zhou Cunming has a thick skin.
Marrying into the Li family means getting a beautiful wife, a job in the city, and a city household registration. Your children will also have city household registration from birth.
With such benefits, what could he possibly be dissatisfied with?
As for others saying that he relied entirely on his father-in-law's family for support and on his wife, isn't that the truth?
As for the fact that he became a live-in son-in-law, does that mean he's incompetent and a good-for-nothing?
Does he not know whether he's a good-for-nothing or not? Does he need others to tell him?
Zhou Cunming has a good attitude, so he is not at all opposed to becoming a live-in son-in-law.
"Are you crazy? If Mom and Dad find out, they'll skin you alive!" Zhou Ling exclaimed in fright.
She knows her mother very well; if she knew her son was going to become a live-in son-in-law, she would be furious.
Zhou Cunming knew that what Zhou Ling said was true, and if his mother knew that he was going to become a live-in son-in-law, she would be furious.
But he had no other choice.
He didn't want to farm for the rest of his life, and he couldn't do business now either, because speculation would get him arrested, and he didn't want to take such a big risk.
Therefore, having a proper job is very important, but since he himself is not capable of getting a job, he can only think of relying on his wife's family.
The Li family just happened to offer him this opportunity, and he really didn't want to miss it.
Moreover, he also liked Li Yulan; she was a beautiful, lively, and adorable girl, and it was hard for him not to be attracted to her.
Zhou Min looked at her second brother, then at her sister, and also became worried.
If her second brother really wants to become a live-in son-in-law, wouldn't her mother beat him to death?
"Being a son-in-law who lives with someone's family isn't a bad idea; I can just consider it as raising another daughter."
Such earth-shattering words suddenly rang out, startling Zhou Ling and her two siblings so much that they almost jumped up.
"mom?!!!"
Zhou Cunming was even more stunned, looking at the doorway with a look of horror.
When did his mother arrive?
He didn't even notice.
And when his mother heard him say that he wanted to be a live-in son-in-law, she wasn't angry at all?
"You can marry into another family, but you'll need a dowry of 500 yuan. As for the job, the other party can agree to it."
"It would be even better if it had the three turns and one sound."
The Zhou family now only owns the tricycle that Zhou Qingyun just acquired; they have neither a sewing machine, a radio, nor a watch.
Although the original couple were efficient workers, raising five children and sending them all to school was a heavy burden.
So we never bought such large items before.
When Zhou Cunzhi and Xu Huixue got married, there were no so-called "three major items" (bride price, wedding gift, and dowry), and the bride price was only 88 yuan, which was considered a decent wedding standard in the countryside.
But now that Zhou Cunming is going to "marry" into the city and become an adopted son-in-law, he has to follow the standards for marrying a wife in the city.
"Mom? Five hundred yuan and three turns and one ring, you..." Zhou Cunming didn't expect his mother to ask for such an exorbitant amount. That was five hundred yuan, and that was three turns and one ring.
Chen Suwen raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong? My perfectly healthy son is going to marry into the family; shouldn't he be entitled to these things?"
"This is about the same treatment people give when they marry off their daughters."
Zhou Cunming said helplessly, "There aren't that many. Even in the city, people don't give that many dowries when they get married."
Five hundred yuan, who can afford to spend that much money to get a wife?
Anyway, their small county town definitely didn't have it. He believed that the Li family could come up with 500 yuan, but it was impossible for them to come up with 500 yuan plus the three turns and one ring for him.
Zhou Cunming isn't some rare gem, yet people are willing to spend a fortune just to marry him.
He is not irreplaceable.
Chen Suwen leaned against the door frame with her arms crossed. "This is my condition. It's okay if they don't agree."
The conditions for "marrying off" a son are as described, though they are not entirely non-negotiable.
It all depends on the Li family.
In his previous life, Zhou Cunming married Li Yulan without prior notice. The original owner only found out that her son had gotten married and even married into the Li family when she saw the marriage certificate.
At that time, the original owner was very angry, but there was nothing she could do to separate Zhou Cunming and Li Yulan.
Moreover, the Li family had already completed the onboarding procedures for Zhou Cunming to join the transportation team; they had even provided him with a job.
In the end, the original owner could only endure it, but he couldn't stand his daughter-in-law Li Yulan.
Zhou Cunming hasn't had time to act first and report later, so she has the opportunity to make her demands.
"Mom..." Zhou Cunming was extremely helpless. Wasn't his mother's behavior exactly the same as opposing his marriage into the family?
She didn't vehemently object, but instead used these conditions to confine him, demonstrating her anger at his decision to marry into another family.
Zhou Cunming could understand his mother's feelings, but he really needed this job, and he also genuinely liked Li Yulan.
Chen Suwen snorted coldly, "These are my conditions. If you and the people over there can accept them, I'll agree. If not, then forget it."
Chen Suwen did not want Zhou Cunming to have a job, but there is actually a difference between a son-in-law who marries into the family and a daughter who marries out.
Chen Suwen only hoped that if the day could not be saved, she could still get something to compensate for the "pain" of losing her son.
Chen Suwen said nothing more and turned to leave.
The three Zhou siblings were left looking at each other in bewilderment. After a long while, Zhou Cunming couldn't help but smile bitterly.
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