Hu Xiaoman returned home, took the key and said to Lu Jianghe, "Come here."
After saying that, she took the key and stopped at the small house next to her.
Lu Jianghe looked at the locked door and said, "Your room is always locked. What's inside? You never let me see it before, but you're going to let me see it today?"
This room has been locked since it was renovated.
Hu Xiaoman gave him only two keys, one was the key to the front door, and the other was the key to this room.
However, there was no key to the cabin door, and one could not see inside from the outside. The windows were blocked by curtains and nothing could be seen.
Hearing this, Hu Xiaoman smiled and asked, "Why, are you still curious about these things?"
"I'm not that curious, I'm just wondering why you locked the door." Lu Jianghe thought to himself, could it be that he is guarding against me?
To satisfy his curiosity, Hu Xiaoman opened the door with the key.
The room was pitch black. After turning on the dim light, the things inside came into view.
Lu Jianghe was a little surprised. He looked at these things and asked, "Why did you buy so many things?"
There were a lot of things in the room, including new bedding, two suitcases, some canned cigarettes and white wine.
Hu Xiaoman sighed and said, "This is the dowry I prepared for myself, but I don't know where your family lives so there are so many things, so there are some duplicates, such as new bedding."
I had seen the list of betrothal gifts from the Lu family before, and there were several quilts listed, which were not enough for the two of them.
She ordered all these beddings online, and the cotton used was the best.
Lu Jianghe looked at her and suddenly felt a little distressed. How could a girl prepare her own dowry? This should be prepared by her parents.
And even if Hu Xiaoman didn't prepare a dowry, he would still marry her.
Because he only loves one person.
"Xiaoman, you don't have to prepare a dowry. I never care about these things, you know." Lu Jianghe's tone was sincere and he spoke the truth.
Hu Xiaoman shook his head and refused, "That's different. Your family values me after we get married, so I have to do what I can."
"We have a long way to go. Even though we don't care what others say, we still have to follow the rules."
After hearing her say this, Lu Jianghe stopped persuading her. After all, marriage was a big deal and it only happened once in a lifetime.
Hu Xiaoman took inventory and found two quilts, two pairs of leather shoes for men and women, two sets of new clothes for each person, and a watch for each person.
Inside the suitcase were clothes and shoes, and since they were new, they were all packed together.
Hu Xiaoman did not prepare other big items. After all, refrigerators, washing machines and televisions are not available now, so there is no such thing.
The two studied it for a while and then went back to sleep.
The next day, Hu Xiaoman went to work as usual, but since the wedding date had been set, he had to ask for leave and notify them in advance.
As soon as they heard about the wedding, they gave me five days off.
"Congratulations, Director Hu. Make sure you have a wonderful holiday. Remember to bring some wedding candy when you return."
Hu Xiaoman smiled and nodded when he heard this, "Don't worry, I will definitely bring back the wedding candy!"
Since we were all in the same office building, everyone knew about it in no time.
Director Jin and three others came over to congratulate her.
"Congratulations, Director Hu! You didn't even tell us you were getting married, and we heard the news from other people."
Director Jin seemed to be arguing, but he still had a smile on his face.
Hu Xiaoman sighed and said, "Oh, don't mention it. It's too late. Don't worry, you can't escape. Remember to go to the wedding."
The three of them congratulated each other, as this was a rare happy event in their office.
Ever since they learned that they could not go abroad, the two secretaries have been very negative.
But this is a rare happy event, so everyone should naturally be happy.
Hu Xiaoman sent someone out, then came back and sat down to rest.
There has been nothing much to do at work recently. Director Jin and two staff members are handling the minor matters, and there are no major issues either.
Now that the New Year is approaching, all the things have been resolved in advance.
She glanced at the time and remembered what Hu Qinghai had said yesterday. He asked her to discuss something, but she had no idea what it was.
After thinking about it, Hu Xiaoman felt that it would be better to go. No matter what, what if this person really prepared a dowry for her and it happened again?
There are so many things now that she doesn’t know what to do with them.
After work, she went directly to Hu's house.
She came over just as the old couple finished their meal.
"Xiao Man is here?" Hu Qinghai said happily, "Haven't you eaten yet? We didn't prepare anything delicious, so why not have a bite?"
After saying that, he asked Zhang Chunxia to get the dishes and chopsticks.
"No need. I'll leave after that. You guys eat." Hu Xiaoman didn't agree. She just wanted to go back and eat in the evening.
It’s not that I dislike her. After all, although Zhang Chunxia is not a good person, her cooking skills are very good.
Zhang Chunxia seemed not to hear what she said and went straight to get the dishes and chopsticks.
Hu Xiaoman had no choice but to sit down and ask, "What did you say you were discussing yesterday?"
Hu Qinghai put down his chopsticks and said, "Look, the betrothal gift the Lu family prepared for you is quite generous. Although our family is not a wealthy one, we must also give a corresponding return gift."
"I've discussed this with your mother, and we'll give you a dowry: a bicycle. We don't have much else to offer, so don't be disgusted by this."
Even if a 28-inch truck is the cheapest, it will still cost about one hundred yuan.
These days it’s easy to earn 18 yuan, but it’s hard to save 180 yuan.
Hu Xiaoman knew that they had some savings, which were deducted bit by bit.
From the day she severed ties with the Hu family, she no longer wanted to receive these favors.
After thinking about it, she shook her head and refused, "No, I have already prepared the dowry myself, you don't have to pay anymore."
Although what she could bring out was not much, it was enough to support the store.
Hearing this, Hu Qinghai frowned, "Xiaoman, Dad knows you don't want to spend the family's money, but this also concerns the reputation of the Hu family. If you don't want it, then you don't want it, but if we don't take it, that would be bad. How will others look at us?"
Not to mention their neighbors, even the Lu family would look down on them.
People live by their face and trees live by their bark. He cannot be shameless and barkless.
Hu Xiaoman remained silent. Hu Qinghai was right about one thing, which was that she was unwilling to spend the Hu family's money.
Zhang Chunxia served her some rice and said, "If she doesn't want it, forget it! It's even cheaper."
This is really funny. Zhang Chunxia has been stingy all her life. This is a rare occasion when she is generous. She didn't even buy a bicycle for her wife when she got married, but gave a bicycle as a dowry to her daughter.
This person doesn’t even want it!
"How can you keep quiet? Even eating can't stop your mouth!" Hu Qinghai glared at her.
This person has a foul mouth. She always says bad things. Sometimes she doesn't mean something, but she insists on saying it in a way that makes people think she means that.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
