The next morning.
Because he had taken a day off today and lunch was at noon, Hu Xiaoman slept in.
I haven't slept for so long in a while, I'm really tired.
You feel tired if you sleep too little, and you feel tired if you sleep too much.
It was already past nine o'clock when the two of them got up. They ate something quick to satisfy their hunger and then had lunch at noon.
After washing up, changing clothes and packing up my things, it was almost eleven o'clock.
The two men rode their bikes to the agreed-upon state-owned restaurant, where people were already seated.
Both sets of parents came, and they arrived last.
We had originally planned to have lunch at noon, so we didn't expect them to come so early.
"Come on, please sit down. The dishes have been ordered." Shen Yulan invited the two to sit down.
Lu Jiangyuan and his wife also came over. Since it was lunchtime, they were able to come out and have a meal.
The child sat obediently by the side and politely called out to people when he saw them.
Zhang Chunxia was originally unhappy that Hu Xiaoman came so late, but when she saw that her in-laws didn't say anything, she didn't say anything either.
She also saw clearly that only if Hu Xiaoman lived a good life with others, her own life would be good in the future.
With such in-laws, what can't be done?
"My dear relatives, when is the date? Have you decided on it?" Zhang Chunxia asked with a smile.
Shen Yulan nodded, took out a piece of paper and said, "Take a look at which date is suitable? I had someone check and all three are auspicious."
Although we are not allowed to believe these things now, they don’t say them out loud, so everyone just knows it in their hearts.
Hearing this, Zhang Chunxia took the paper and pointed to the 18th day of the 12th lunar month and said, "That's a good date. Isn't it this one? Take another look."
Actually, I just thought that eighteen was a good omen, and the rest were twenty-six, and it was almost the Chinese New Year by then, so if I could get it two days earlier, I would do it two days earlier.
Hu Qinghai also nodded, it was indeed a good day.
The people around nodded, and the Lu family also agreed.
After choosing the date, Shen Yulan showed them the betrothal gifts.
Zhang Chunxia was so surprised. How could this be considered marrying a wife? It was simply like inviting ancestors.
However, she was also happy to see these valuable gifts. After all, it showed how much the Lu family valued Hu Xiaoman and their financial resources.
"So many." Hu Qinghai couldn't help but take a breath when he saw the list. This was too many.
This betrothal gift is really huge. How should they respond appropriately?
Zhang Chunxia pulled him and said, "What's more? It's not much!"
This is such an obvious benefit, why bother saying it's too much! In her opinion, no matter how much is given, it's not too much, so just take what is given.
If she wasn't afraid that the Lu family would be unhappy, she would have asked for some betrothal gifts.
She didn't get a penny of the money from Hu Xiaoman's engagement, which made her feel sad and distressed for a long time.
Fortunately, she also knew that the overall situation was more important, so she didn't make a fuss.
Hu Qinghai was very unhappy to see how greedy she was, but because his relatives were there, he didn't say anything, but just gave her a warning look.
Zhang Chunxia: I didn’t see it.
Shen Yulan smiled and said, "That's as it should be. Our family is very satisfied with Xiaoman, so the betrothal gift must be sufficient."
Although she didn't have these things when she got married, she still brought a lot of betrothal gifts and dowry.
For women, the betrothal gift is very important, as it shows how much the husband's family values the woman.
Shen Yulan's words made the Hu family feel relieved. No matter what, this attitude made people feel particularly good.
Hu Xiaoman was also very touched. Although he had never been married in his previous life, he also knew about marriage.
She doesn't want it, but her in-laws don't say anything. That means they don't value this daughter-in-law, and even think they got her for free.
Even someone like Zhang Chunxia couldn't find any fault with a relative like Shen Yulan.
The two families reached an amicable agreement and set a date for this month, with the wedding taking place in a dozen days.
Although it is very unbearable in such cold weather, it is also a good time and we must get it done.
After dinner, Hu Qinghai and his wife called Hu Xiaoman aside.
The people from the Lu family also went back, leaving Lu Jianghe waiting for Hu Xiaoman.
"Xiao Man." Hu Qinghai said, "Go home when you have time and discuss marriage."
After notifying them last night, they haven't mentioned any specific details about the marriage.
Hearing this, Hu Xiaoman was a little confused, "What's there to discuss?"
She felt that everything had been explained clearly and there was nothing more to add.
Hu Qinghai frowned, "Our family has to give a dowry too. They've given such a generous betrothal gift, we can't just give nothing at all."
They have been neighbors for so many years, he can't let people laugh at him, and he has to prepare the dowry.
Even if you can't say you can surpass others, you have to be able to at least make your mark.
Zhang Chunxia on the side curled her lips. Although she felt bad and didn't want to give a dowry, she didn't say anything against it.
Hu Xiaoman thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry about this, I'll handle it myself."
After leaving the Hu family, she had no intention of spending their money again, so the same was true for this marriage.
Hu Qinghai was a little confused, "Why? What can you do? The dowry is provided by the bride's family!"
He knew that Hu Xiaoman had saved some money in the past few years, but the dowry was not something that could be solved with just a few dozen dollars.
You're getting married soon, why are you still so stubborn?
Hu Xiaoman sighed, "It's really none of your business. Okay, I'll go to your house tomorrow afternoon after work and tell you."
It was a rare day off, and she wanted to discuss marriage with Lu Jianghe.
As for the dowry, she had already prepared it.
She didn't prepare it in the past few days, but she started preparing the dowry after getting engaged.
Hu Qinghai wanted to say something, but Zhang Chunxia pulled him aside and said, "Come on, if she doesn't want it, forget it!"
This made her very angry. She finally made up her mind to spend some money, but now this child doesn't want it anymore?
Forget it, just save the energy!
After Hu Xiaoman left, Hu Qinghai stomped his feet in anger, "Why do you care about these things?"
He was still thinking of trying to persuade her again, but in the end he failed.
Zhang Chunxia rolled her eyes. "I don't care! I told you a long time ago that girl is rich, but you still don't believe me."
Even Hu Xiaoman is a miser. Not only does he have a lot of money, but he must have several hundred dollars.
"What's hers is hers, and what I gave is what I gave!" Hu Qinghai said, "Don't you know how much you've wronged her over the years? If you're useless, don't go to the wedding."
"Just give me the dowry we agreed on yesterday, no less!"
The two of them studied for half the night yesterday and then put together the dowry.
No matter how much the gift is, it is a token of their thoughtfulness.
It certainly can't be compared with the Lu family, but this is also my best effort. I just need to not let my in-laws look down on me.
Zhang Chunxia was too lazy to argue with him, so she waved goodbye and walked away. "Do whatever you want! I don't care."
Anyway, I can’t control it…
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