Chapter 336 The Deal Is Done
After hearing what Jiang Xinbai said, Chen Hongyu glanced at her husband and said, "Well, Manman's cousin just got engaged a few days ago, and the betrothal gift was one thousand yuan." After saying that, she looked straight at the expressions of Jiang Xinbai and the other person.
Jiang Xinbai understood what was going on after hearing this. She smiled and nodded, "As I should. You guys raised Manman so well. How about you just listen to me first and then point out anything that's inappropriate?"
Chen Hongyu nodded, "Well, OK, you decide." She thought, what should she do if Jiabao's mother started bargaining? Should she take a tough stance or give in?
Jiang Xinbai was about to speak when she saw her eldest son push the door and walk in. She waved and said, "Jiabao, sit down quickly. You are the person involved, come and listen too."
Yang Jiabao sat down behind Xu Manman, squeezed her hand quietly and smiled at her.
Jiang Xinbai coughed twice and said, "Well, Jiabao's father and I have discussed it. The betrothal gift is 5,000 yuan and a house..."
With a "ding-dong" sound, Chen Hongyu accidentally touched the bowl on the table, attracting everyone to look at him.
"Well, isn't five thousand too much?" Chen Hongyu swallowed and said, then looked at her husband again, thinking how this was not what she expected! Shouldn't we bargain? How could the price go up?
Jiang Xinbai smiled and soothed her, "Sister Chen, it's okay, just listen to me first. Manman is a good child, and she often comes to see us on weekdays. She never comes empty-handed, and always brings something. This child knows etiquette, and I really like her. Giving more betrothal gifts is nothing, as long as the two of them live a good life."
"Hey, my Manman is sensible."
"That is to say, I am thinking of buying them a new house for their small family to live in. As for where to buy it, let them choose it themselves and we will pay for it."
Jiang Xinbai said generously that she had thought about it. Although there was enough room for them at home, there would always be conflicts if they lived together for a long time. She thought it would be better to buy another house. It was not like she was short of money.
"Ah, we need to buy a new house. Oh, if you can live in our house, just live there! Manman can help with cooking and washing clothes, so it won't be a waste of money!"
As Chen Hongyu spoke, she looked at her daughter. How could a child be separated just after marriage? If she told others about it, they would think that Manman did something that did not please her mother-in-law!
"It's not a question of whether there is enough space to live. They have their own lives when they are young. When we get old, we will have conflicts if we live together. Besides, it will be the same when my second child gets married. I can save myself the trouble by buying a house for them to live in."
Seeing that his future mother-in-law wanted to say something, Yang Jiabao quickly interrupted and said, "Auntie, my mother is right. We young people have different living habits from them. It's good to live alone."
Seeing this, Chen Hongyu didn't know what to say and could only smile and said, "Then let's do as you say, my dear in-law." She was so happy that her in-laws also called over.
"That's right. The big items have been settled. As for the gold jewelry, let Jiabao go with Manman to buy them, and come back to me for reimbursement."
"Oh, Manman is so lucky to have found such a good mother-in-law like you. I'm so happy for her."
Chen Hongyu took Jiang Xinbai's hand and praised, "Oh, my daughter is so lucky. Look how generous and easy to talk to this mother-in-law is."
"Oh, as long as they are both doing well, that's all that matters. Don't we as parents all think this way?"
"Well, yes, we have worked for them all our lives."
"Yes, yes, oh, the dishes are all here, let's eat first, eat first."
"Oh, good."
Both families were very happy with the meal. The expected bargaining or even quarrel did not happen at all. It was so smooth that Chen Hongyu almost couldn't believe it.
In the hotel, Chen Hongyu held her daughter's hand and sighed, "You have better vision than your mother. Not only did you find a good husband, but you also have good parents-in-law. After you get married, you must not lose your temper anymore. You must also be filial to your parents-in-law. If you have anything good, you should send it to your parents-in-law first. It doesn't matter if you have me and your father. Don't think about us, or people will say anything about us."
"Mom, I know! Look at what you said. Can I abandon you once I get married? What kind of person would I be then?" Xu Manman would naturally respect her parents-in-law.
Xu Guohua looked at the mother and daughter talking animatedly and coughed twice, "Hey, their family gave us 5,000 yuan as a betrothal gift, what should we do?"
Chen Hongyu rolled her eyes at her husband and warned him, "Don't try to embarrass Manman. We agreed to keep 700 out of the 1,000, so naturally you should keep 700 out of the 5,000. Don't mess around."
Xu Guohua was unhappy to see his wife thinking this way, "Hey, look at you, I am that kind of person! I'm just asking you guys."
Xu Manman patted her mother's hand and comforted her, "Mom and Dad, I think you can keep two thousand and bring the remaining three thousand back to me."
"That won't work. Wouldn't that make your parents-in-law look down on you?"
Chen Hongyu refused to agree no matter what. Originally, all her youngest daughter's salary for the past few years was with her. She gave her twelve thousand a few days ago, and now they want to deduct another two thousand. In total, she had four or five thousand. How could she do this?
"Mom, no, Jiabao just whispered to me that from what he said, he never thought that I could bring back the 5,000 yuan, so it's okay for you to keep 2,000 yuan. What's more, Jiabao told me that when we buy the house, it will be in both of our names, so I will own a house in the future." Xu Manman said happily.
"Really? I'm not just kidding you." Chen Hongyue was a little unconvinced.
"Of course it's true. Jiabao wouldn't lie to me."
"Well, it's okay if your name isn't written on it. You see, her husband's house doesn't have her name on it, right?" Chen Hongyu was afraid that her daughter would quarrel with her future son-in-law over the house.
"Oh, Mom, I know. Do you think I'm still a child? Actually, Jiabao's family is very rich. I heard from Jiabao that his brother was admitted to university and his mother gave him a reward of 10,000 yuan!"
Xu Manman sounded a little sour after she finished speaking. Ten thousand, and her betrothal gift was only five thousand.
Who is Chen Hongyu? Xu Manman's biological mother knew what was going on as soon as she heard it. "Xu Manman, I'm telling you, it's their business whether they have money or not. You are not allowed to make a scene because of this. Do you hear me?"
"Mom, I didn't say anything. You're really something. You don't even stand on my side." Xu Manman pouted and said dissatisfiedly.
"You, just think that your brother Jiabao got 10,000 yuan. That's what he deserves. He is rewarded for his good studies. If you could have been admitted to university, your father and I would have sold everything we had to support you. But can you pass?"
Chen Hongyu was afraid that her youngest daughter would think too much and have conflicts with her husband's family in the future, thus ruining a good hand.
"Oh, I know how difficult it is to study! I just can't concentrate on it." Thinking of this, Xu Manman admired Yang Jiadong even more. He could still score more than 600 points, which was really amazing.
"Mom is telling you, your parents-in-law are rich, but don't think about it. If they are willing to give it to you, take it. If they are not willing to give it to you, don't try to snatch it. Your future brother-in-law will be good in the future, so don't treat the relationship badly. Also, I think your parents-in-law are not partial. As long as you respect them well, you will get what you deserve."
"Oh, mom, I know everything. Jiadong got admitted to university and I gave him a red envelope. I am a very good sister-in-law."
Xu Manman even praised herself at the end.
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