These days it costs a lot of money to buy a piece of land for a cemetery. Even food and drink become a problem, let alone holding a funeral!
Her proposal was unanimously approved by the whole family.
In order to get the news out before it spreads, Zhuang Shihong decides to go to the Jiang family in person today to finalize the marriage and marry Jiang Li off as soon as possible.
"After you finish your meal, leave early and go to my company to ask for leave for me, and then go to work."
Ye Jinshan agreed: "Okay, let's do it."
After breakfast, Zhuang Shihong changed into something more decent, combed her hair neatly in front of the mirror, and set off.
Jiang Xun lives in Courtyard No. 9, Xingfu Hutong, and all the people living in this courtyard are employees of the machinery factory.
To get from Chunfengli Hutong to Xingfu Hutong, you need to take bus No. 5, which takes about half an hour, and then walk for about ten minutes.
Courtyard No. 9 is divided into two parts: the front yard and the back yard. Jiang Xun's family lives in the front yard.
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When Zhuang Shihong arrived, there were a few old ladies sitting in the yard chatting, and they were all talking about Jiang Xun's search for a partner.
"Is this another yellow one?"
"No. I heard from Zhao Xingmei that the girl is pretty good, but the bride price is a bit high. She even borrowed a bicycle ticket from me yesterday, saying she was going to buy a bicycle today."
"Tsk tsk tsk... I really worry about my disabled son."
"I heard that the bride's family is asking for a sky-high price for the bride price! How can this be considered as an in-law relationship? It's clearly selling a daughter and cheating the innocent!"
"Isn't that so?"
Zhuang Shihong was so angry that her nose was crooked when she heard this. She had a very bad temper and she couldn't help but hear people talking about her behind her back.
"How can you meddle in other people's business? You are just a nobody! What does it have to do with you whether I sell my daughter or not? I think you are just bored and have nothing better to do than gossiping here!"
As she spoke, she walked inside. There were five families living in the front yard. She didn't know which one was Jiang Xun's, so she stood in the yard and shouted, "Aunt Zhao! Jiang Xun!"
Zhao Xingmei and Jiang Xun were counting money in the house. They were going to go to Friendship Shopping Mall today and were planning to buy a bicycle and a radio together.
Suddenly, she heard someone calling her and Jiang Xun in the yard. She hurriedly stuffed the money under Jiang Xun's mattress and pushed the door open to go out.
When she saw that it was Zhuang Shihong, she was obviously stunned for a moment: "Aunt Zhuang is here! Come in quickly!"
Zhao Xingmei led Zhuang Shihong into the house and quickly called Jiang Xun out: "Your Aunt Zhuang is here. She must be talking about your marriage. Come out and listen."
Jiang Xun came out in his wheelchair and stopped in front of Zhuang Shihong: "Aunt Zhuang, you are here! We are preparing the betrothal gifts, and we will personally deliver them to you in a few days!"
"Yes, yes, please don't be anxious." Zhao Xingmei was afraid that Zhuang Shihong was here to regret the engagement, so she quickly poured a cup of sugar water and handed it to her. "After returning from your house the day before yesterday, we have been preparing the betrothal gifts non-stop! We are planning to buy a bicycle today."
After hearing this, Zhuang Shihong felt extremely regretful.
If Ye Li hadn't been diagnosed with a terminal illness, she would have accepted the betrothal gift no matter what.
But the situation is different now. Ye Li is seriously ill, and they are the passive ones.
"Aunt Zhao, Jiang Xun! I'm not here to ask for a gift today."
"So why are you here..."
"My daughter Li Li has always been against the idea of a dowry and has been making a fuss with me! It's rare for a child to meet someone she likes, so if she is willing to marry, then let her marry! We don't want a dowry!" Zhuang Shihong's heart was bleeding when he said these words, but there was no other way.
"What? No more?" Zhao Xingmei thought she had misheard. "You're not lying to me, are you?"
"Why would I lie to you?" Zhuang Shihong continued, "We don't want the betrothal gift! But we won't give you any dowry either, so don't count on it! If you want to get married, hurry up. I asked someone to check the date. Tomorrow is a good day. Let the two children get the marriage certificate!"
"Oh my!" Zhao Xingmei slapped her thigh excitedly, "That's great! Let's do it!"
"I haven't finished talking yet."
"You tell me, you tell me."
Zhuang Shihong went on to say, "After you get the certificate, let's hurry up and get the wedding ready! If possible, get the certificate tomorrow and have the wedding banquet three days later. A girl can't be kept away when she grows up, so I'll be at peace the sooner she gets married."
"Okay, let's do it!" Zhao Xingmei was overjoyed. "My dear, you are such a considerate person! Don't leave at noon today. Stay and I will make you something delicious."
"No need!" Zhuang Shihong waved her hand, "I have to go back and help her clean up!"
"Okay, okay, okay! Then take your time, I'll see you off!"
Zhao Xingmei sent Zhuang Shihong to the entrance of the alley in one breath. Since the other party didn't want a dowry, she couldn't just not show any appreciation.
When passing by the grocery store, she bought two kilograms of fried dough twisted dough sticks and two bags of fruit candies and asked Zhuang Shihong to take them back.
When Zhao Xingmei returned home, her face was full of joy.
Seeing her son Jiang Xun sorting out the money, she walked over with a smile: "I really didn't expect that you are so lucky this time. The Ye family didn't even want a penny of the betrothal gift!"
Jiang Xun felt something was wrong: "How could this happen?"
Aunt Zhuang even considered marrying her daughter to a divorced and violent man for money. How could she suddenly change her mind because of Ye Li's pleading?
"Who knows? Why don't you ask Ye Li when you get the marriage certificate tomorrow?"
Thinking about having to get the marriage certificate tomorrow, Jiang Xun's heart started beating fast.
This made him even more nervous and excited than when he first went on stage to receive the award for his achievement.
I can't believe this is true!
It's more unreal than a dream!
When he thought of Ye Li's pure eyes, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and a hint of smile appeared on his handsome face.
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After finishing his work, Zhuang Shihong took his things and went back home.
It was almost noon, and Ye Li was still lying in bed without getting up.
She went back to the house, took out a few twisted dough sticks, grabbed a few pieces of candy, and went to Ye Li's room.
"Are you not getting up yet? It's already noon!"
Ye Li thought that this matter should have a result, so he turned over and sat up.
"Here." Zhuang Shihong put the things in front of Ye Li, "This is what Zhao Xingmei bought. I brought some for you. If you don't want to eat, have some fried dough twists and candies. There is one more thing I want to tell you. I don't want the betrothal gift from the Jiang family. Don't you want to marry Jiang Xun? Go and get the marriage certificate with Jiang Xun tomorrow."
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