“We have most of the ingredients at home. I’ll go to the backyard to pick some vegetables. We just steamed some buns today, which will be perfect with the spicy hot pot.” Qiao Xiaoni picked up the basket on the ground and prepared to go out to pick vegetables.
“I’ll go with you.” Su Chenhao came out of the house.
He couldn't possibly miss this rare opportunity to get close to his wife. He figured he had to bow his head under someone else's roof, and they'd probably agree under the pretext of working.
Without a second thought, Li Meihua said, "Then you go with Nizi. It's getting dark, so hurry up and pick the vegetables so we can cook."
Su Chenhao walked over to Qiao Xiaoni, took the basket from her, and then walked outside.
Qiao Xiaoni clapped her hands and followed behind him, feeling incredibly happy at the thought of eating delicious spicy hot pot later.
After they left.
Qiao Haisheng exhaled the smoke from his mouth. "We should pick a date for their engagement, and we also need to start preparing the necessary things."
Tao Chunfang said, "Dad, you don't need to worry about this. Mom and I will discuss and handle it."
Qiao Dashan took the money out of his pocket. "This is three months' salary. I'll use this money to buy my sister a decent outfit, and use the rest to make her a ring." He regretted it as soon as he said it. He hadn't discussed it with his wife yet. He looked up at Tao Chunfang, wanting to explain.
Tao Chunfang said, "Making just one ring is too little. Make a pair of earrings as well, and I'll cover the cost if it's not enough."
Qiao Dashan was surprised that his wife would say such a thing; a ring and a pair of earrings cost him almost half a year's salary.
Li Meihua could tell that her daughter-in-law was sincere, and she was happy for Xiao Ni. She shook her head.
"We'll pay for the rings and earrings ourselves, so you don't need to pay for them. It's not easy for you to save up this money, and your child is almost of school age."
You should save all the money for your children's education!
"Mom, we can earn more money. Let me buy the ring and earrings!" Qiao Dashan insisted. As the older brother, he wanted to give his sister some things to keep for self-defense.
Tao Chunfang then said, "Mom and Dad, this is just a token of our appreciation as your older brother and sister-in-law, so please don't stop us. We'll earn the money for our child's schooling."
Qiao Haisheng was overjoyed. "Alright, we won't argue with you anymore. You can give us the ring and earrings. We'll also make a pair of gold bracelets and a chain, which will make a complete set."
Li Meihua: "I think it's a good idea, let's decide on this."
"Dashan, go to town tomorrow and ask about the price. If it's reasonable, we'll make a purchase as soon as possible."
Qiao Dashan nodded, "I happen to have a friend who knows a salesperson, so we can negotiate the price if we buy this much."
Tao Chunfang touched his arm and said, "Is your friend reliable? He could easily swindle our family's money."
Qiao Dashan gave him a look that said, "You don't believe me? You're so disappointing."
"Honey, do you think I'm stupid?"
"I..." Tao Chunfang didn't know what to say. She couldn't very well say that he wasn't right in front of her parents-in-law, could she?
Li Meihua said, "It's settled then. Don't tell your younger sister yet. We'll tell her after it's finalized."
Qiao Dashan nodded, "Then let's not tell Little Sister yet."
Outside.
Qiao Xiaoni directed Su Chenhao to pick some bok choy, spinach, and a white radish. After looking around, all that was left were scallions and green beans, which were useless. Just then, she looked up and saw her neighbor's vegetable garden, where they had planted garland chrysanthemum. This delighted her.
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