Yao Guilan was overjoyed when she heard about the bride price.
She was already heavily in debt because she was preparing a dowry for Jiang Jingxue.
If we could get back Jiang Zhizhi's betrothal gifts, we could at least pay off our debts and have some money left over.
Yao Guilan stood by Jiang Jingxue's side without hesitation.
"Jiang Zhizhi, your sister is doing this for your own good. Just listen to her this time!"
"But Mom, isn't 888 yuan a dowry too much?"
"Shut up, what do you know! 888 is the market price, it's not more than that!"
"Mom, I'm the one who's going to marry Chen Zhiqing! Shouldn't the matter of the bride price be discussed between Chen Zhiqing and me?"
"Have you ever heard of arranged marriages? Marriage is a major life event, and it must be decided by the elders! Jiang Zhizhi, don't say anything more, just listen to your sister!"
With Yao Guilan's approval, Jiang Jingxue spoke with more confidence.
“Chen Zhiqing, in addition to the 888 yuan dowry, you also need to make two sets of clothes for my sister. When you go home to propose marriage, you can’t leave out any of the things that are supposed to be brought.”
As soon as Jiang Jingxue finished speaking, Jiang Zhizhi tried to interrupt again.
Before she could say anything, Yao Guilan nudged her with her elbow, signaling her to shut up.
Jiang Zhizhi wanted to protect Chen Yuyan, but she had no right to speak out.
"Of course, it's more troublesome to prepare those odds and ends, so let's give the bride price first. After you give the bride price, you can go back and register your marriage. The rest can be prepared later."
Chen Yuyan remained silent throughout the entire process.
A bride price of 888 yuan is indeed not a small amount.
He was unwilling to marry Jiang Zhizhi in the first place, but he reluctantly agreed in order to get the only spot to return to the city.
Why should he spend 888 yuan to marry a powerless and lowly country girl?
He wouldn't be willing to bleed so much.
Jiang Jingxue could already guess what Chen Yuyan was thinking from his silent attitude.
Having learned from her previous life, Jiang Jingxue had a thorough understanding of his personality.
"Chen Zhiqing, what are your thoughts?"
Jiang Jingxue looked at Chen Yuyan and asked.
"I……"
Chen Yuyan stammered as he spoke.
"I really want to marry Zhizhi, but 888 yuan is just too much. I really don't have that much money."
"Chen Zhiqing, when the Gu family came to propose marriage, the bride price was more than 888 yuan. With Zhuyu as an example, and Jiang Zhizhi being my own sister, what you're offering is a bit unreasonable, isn't it?"
"If you can't even come up with this much money, people will think you're too stingy and unwilling to pay! You'll lose face if word gets out."
Chen Yuyan was still hesitant and couldn't make a decision.
Jiang Jingxue's face turned cold.
"I don't think you really want to marry our Zhizhi. Let's just forget about it. I'm a little tired and need to go back to my room to rest. Please make yourselves at home."
After Jiang Jingxue finished speaking, she planned to push Gu Pingwei back to his room.
Seeing this, Chen Yuyan became somewhat anxious.
He was afraid that Jiang Jingxue would refuse to do this for him.
Regardless, let's get the quota for returning to the city first.
Let's just say...
They used that money to buy this spot.
It's a bit expensive, but it's still better than spending your whole life farming in the countryside.
Chen Yuyan quickly said, "I'm willing to offer a bride price of 888 yuan, I'm willing!"
“Our family wants this bride price to see if you truly love Zhizhi. Don’t be like some heartless men who have wives and children in the countryside, but then immediately cut off all ties with their rural families and marry city girls when they return to the city.”
Jiang Jingxue's casual remark caused Chen Yuyan to break out in a cold sweat.
It has to be said that she hit the nail on the head.
Chen Yuyan immediately said, "My feelings for Zhizhi are genuine! I will marry no one but her in this life, and I will definitely treat her well!"
Hearing Chen Yuyan's promise, Jiang Zhizhi blushed shyly.
"It's good that Chen Zhiqing has this sincerity."
"Perfect timing, since everyone is here today, let's present the betrothal gifts in front of the elders."
Forced into this situation, Chen Yuyan had no choice but to accept it.
He rummaged through all his belongings, and found he only had 500 yuan left.
He handed the money to Jiang Jingxue.
"This is all I have."
Jiang Jingxue took it.
“It’s okay, I can write an IOU for the rest of the money. I’ll ask someone to intercede for me when I’ve raised the 888 dowry.”
Judging from Jiang Jingxue's attitude, Chen Yuyan knew that she would only do things if she received 888.
He could only say, "I'll see if I can borrow the rest."
Jiang Jingxue nodded.
"Alright."
Chen Yuyan picked up the phone in the living room and began borrowing money from his relatives and friends.
When Jiang Zhizhi saw Chen Yuyan trying so hard to borrow money in order to marry her, she thought that Chen Yuyan cared about her a lot, and she was so happy that she couldn't believe her eyes.
Jiang Jingxue had no interest in listening to Chen Yuyan borrow money here.
She made up a random excuse and ran away with Gu Pingwei.
Chen Yuyan made one phone call, and then another.
Jiang Zhizhi couldn't bear to see him in such a predicament, so she pulled Yao Guilan's arm and said, "Mom, Chen Zhiqing really can't borrow that much money. Let's make up the rest for him."
Yao Guilan pulled her arm away.
"Where would I get that much money to cover his expenses!"
Jiang Jingxue's dowry alone emptied her pockets and left her with a mountain of debt. Now she has to lend Chen Yuyan money as a bride price.
Why is she so unlucky? Her daughters are either too cold-blooded and only care about money, or they are love-struck and only think about giving money away.
Yue Keqi also found it boring and turned to leave.
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