The next day, Yan Zheng and his family came to visit, accompanied by a eloquent matchmaker.
"As for the betrothal gifts, the Yan family will offer five thousand!" When Liu the matchmaker said this, she was shocked herself. Five thousand! It's not five hundred. Moreover, the local price is usually around tens to a hundred yuan. Those with more money would add three major items: a bicycle, a watch, and a sewing machine.
The Shen couple were also a little surprised. Although they were wealthy, they would definitely have to think twice if their son's wedding cost so much money.
The Yan family is indeed generous.
Just as they were about to agree, Shen Shuyi spoke up.
She said righteously and sternly, "This dowry is too much. The practice of competing with each other in terms of dowry is a bad custom."
"Mom and Dad, we live in a new era. We should be civilized and promote new customs. A token dowry is enough."
"Comrade Yan and I take pride in labor and have decided to rely on our own hands to live a good life after we get married."
The Shen couple were stunned.
What nonsense are you spouting, you brat!
Shen Zhiwen and Shen Yuwei were also present this time. Shen Yuwei's gaze fell on Yan Zheng. She didn't expect Yan Zheng to be so good-looking. In modern times, he would definitely be a tough and handsome big star with great acting skills.
That woman, Shen Shuyi, really got off easy.
“Sister, the betrothal gifts are your confidence in getting married. How can you not accept them? This is a rule set by our ancestors.”
Shen Shuyi glanced at her and said, "The Qing Dynasty has been gone for so many years, how come I still see feudal remnants?"
As she spoke, she touched the necklace around her neck.
Shen Yuwei was furious and wanted to retort, but she held back when she saw the necklace in her hand.
Once the necklace is in my hands, I'll deal with you, Shen Shuyi!
Don't be so smug just because you have the Yan family backing you up now!
Shen Shuyi nodded thoughtfully, "Since it's a rule set by our ancestors, let's give a dime as a token."
Mr. and Mrs. Shen were so angry that they gritted their teeth. Five thousand yuan had just gone down the drain!
What an unfilial daughter!
Mr. and Mrs. Yan hesitated for a moment. "Xiaoyi, how about we discuss this matter again?"
Before Shen Shuyi could speak, Yan Zheng said, "Let's listen to her."
Yan Tianyou and Chi Yue exchanged a glance. Well, their son was destined to be henpecked.
That's good! I used to think he was going to live a lonely life!
Since Yan Zheng is going to the island in a couple of days, they won't hold the wedding in Shanghai; the banquet will be held on the island instead, and neither family has any objections.
With the marriage arrangements finalized, before the Yan family left, Shen Shuyi walked to Yan Zheng's side and whispered, "Comrade Yan, are you free tomorrow?"
"have."
Shen Shuyi smiled slightly, "Then let's go see a movie together?"
"Okay." Yan Zheng nodded in agreement.
As soon as the Yan family left, Shen Hui and Shi Lan began to make trouble, their faces growing increasingly grim as they stared at Shen Shuyi with death stares.
Shen Hui tapped the coffee table next to the sofa and said coldly, "The matter of the betrothal gifts is for both sets of parents to discuss; it's not your place to make that decision!"
"You're really outrageous."
Shen Shuyi sat down and leisurely sipped her tea. "Dad, you are a man with a lot of wealth, how come your ideological awareness is so low?"
"You're already so rich, yet you still covet the money that people risk their lives to earn through military merit."
I really want to see what Grandet's expression would be when he finds out all his wealth has been stolen.
"You brat, how dare you speak to your elders like that?" Shi Lan glared at her. "You're a young lady, and you don't even know how to be modest when talking about betrothal gifts with your future in-laws!"
"What's the difference between this and paying someone else to do it?"
Shen Shuyi retorted, "Ms. Shi, we are all women, yet you look down on women. Your thinking is so ignorant and foolish. People like you should go to the countryside and reform yourselves."
"Everyone's talking about the betrothal gifts, but why don't you talk about the dowry?"
"Mr. Shen, Ms. Shi, how much dowry are you going to give me? How about five thousand?"
Shen Hui and Shi Lan are really going to be driven crazy by this wretched girl.
Shen Yuwei, understanding and considerate, said, "Shen Shuyi, didn't you say you wanted to sever ties with your family? If you've already severed ties, why should we still give you a dowry?"
"Then I'll put my words here: if you don't provide a dowry, I won't leave and will keep an eye on you every day."
Shen Yuwei choked, "That won't do!"
They were just waiting to kick Shen Shuyi out of the house so they could quietly leave for Hong Kong!
If Shen Shuyi were to report them in a fit of madness, their illegal immigration scheme would be exposed!
People these days are such a hassle. Someone like Shen Shuyi has been brainwashed. She's all about collectivism, selflessness, and this and that. It was the right decision not to take her to Hong Kong!
Shen Yuwei's gaze fell on the necklace around her neck, and she reached out her hand, "Give me the necklace."
Shen Shuyi touched the necklace. "You want it? Then do as I say."
"A dowry of ten thousand."
"You just paid back five thousand, and now you have ten thousand? Why don't you just rob me?!" Shen Zhiwen was furious. He didn't even need that much dowry to get a wife, let alone lose money when marrying off his daughter!
“That’s right, Shen Shuyi, you can’t ask for too much.” Shen Yuwei chimed in.
"Slap!" Shen Shuyi stepped forward and slapped her across the face.
"If you can't speak properly, then shut up. You've spent far more money than I have since you were little."
"Shen Shuyi, how could you hit Yuwei?!" Shen Zhiwen angrily denounced.
"Slap!" Shen Shuyi turned around and slapped Shen Zhiwen across the face, knocking his glasses off.
"Shen Shuyi!"
"You've gone too far!" Shen Hui slammed his hand on the coffee table, glaring angrily.
"This rebellious daughter is truly lawless." Shi Lan quickly grabbed Shen Yuwei's hand, looking at the red and swollen handprint on her face with heartache, and then looking at her son with heartache.
Shen Shuyi snorted, "Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and give me the money."
Ten thousand yuan wouldn't even touch the treasure trove in the study's secret room, but it would still be enough to make these few ruthless swindlers feel the pinch.
Shen Yuwei quickly seized the opportunity to make a condition, "Give me the necklace first."
Shen Shuyi took off the silver chain from her neck and examined it carefully in her palm. "You want it so badly, could there be some secret hidden in this necklace?"
Shen Yuwei held her breath, afraid that Shen Shuyi would hold on tightly and not let go, so she stiffened her neck.
"I just wanted to keep it as a memento, after all, it's my grandmother's keepsake."
She quickly gave her parents a meaningful look.
Shen Hui was furious. "You unfilial daughter, just you wait!"
Yuwei must have her reasons for wanting the necklace so much. Based on Yuwei's dream, he can make even more money!
Shen Hui returned to his room and slammed ten thousand yuan onto the table in front of her. "Give the necklace to Yuwei."
Shen Shuyi glanced at them. "Mr. Shen, your gold watch looks quite heavy. Ms. Shi, your jade bracelet is of good quality."
"Shen Yuwei, didn't you say you wanted to trade the gold necklace around your neck with me last time?"
"And Shen Zhiwen, your watch is imported, isn't it?"
"Take them all off and put this necklace on instead."
"Otherwise, I might break the necklace."
A thin silver chain is not difficult to break.
"you!!!"
"Shen Shuyi!" Everyone was furious, their faces extremely ugly.
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