"But we are indeed responsible for this matter. The main reason is that we didn't expect the He family to be so persistent that they even found their way here. But don't worry, my dear relatives, this will never happen again." Li Xiu Lian, as Su Congjun's mother, immediately expressed her opinion.
"That's right, if there weren't so many people here today, I would have slapped her!" Zhang Xinlan looked indignant. Although she liked to care about family matters, she would naturally stand firmly on her family's side when it came to matters that had to be dealt with externally.
Su Congjun also promised: "Master, Master's wife, this kind of thing will never happen again. I will not let Sisi suffer with me."
Wen Kaifu and his mother looked at each other without saying anything.
Wen Sisi saw this and stepped forward, holding her parents' hands on either side. "Hey, aren't we talking about me and my brother Congjun today? Let's not let irrelevant people ruin this mood."
Wen Kaifu looked at his daughter who was winking at him, helplessly, he tapped her nose, "You, you." It's true that girls cannot be kept when they grow up.
It is true that the Su family cannot be blamed for this matter. They are also victims. Forget it. There is no point in holding on to it. The two children’s affairs are more important.
"Okay, let's talk about the two children." Wen Kaifu finally smiled kindly.
"Oh! That's great. We have to discuss this in detail." Wu Guixiang smiled instantly, and the Su family also breathed a sigh of relief.
Mother Wen also smiled and said, "Why don't we eat first? The dishes have been heated on the stove several times."
"Right, right, right, let's eat first. I forgot about this." Wen Kaifu slapped his head, "Hurry up, everyone, let's eat first. You must be hungry after all this time."
"Then we won't be polite." Su Aiguo said.
Wen Sisi and Su Congjun went to serve the dishes. Taking advantage of this break, Su Aiguo introduced everyone in the family, which almost made Wen Kaifu and his mother faint.
Wen Kaifu said: "Your family is really prosperous!"
Wu Guixiang was proud when she talked about this. The prosperity of the family was not entirely due to her. "More people means more fun. When Sisi gets married, it will be even more lively."
Wen Sisi, who had just sat down, blushed instantly, and Su Congjun also smiled embarrassedly.
"Oh! Look at the two kids, they are still shy." Zhang Xinlan laughed.
"Everyone, eat your food, eat your food." Seeing that her daughter was even more embarrassed, Wen's mother called out.
"Okay, okay."
Everyone started eating.
Su Qingyun picked up some food for her parents and said, "Dad and Mom, you should try this fish. Auntie's cooking skills are really good. I still can't forget it after eating it last time."
Mother Wen was amused by her and said, "You have to eat more."
Wen Kaifu remembered something and said to his mother, "Bring over the bottle of wine you brought from the army last time. I'm happy today, so have a couple of sips."
"Okay." Mother Wen got up to get it.
Su Aiguo smiled and said, "Then, my dear, I will drink with you."
"That would be great."
After one or two glasses of wine, the atmosphere at the table instantly became lively. Everyone was chatting in groups of three or four, and the conversation turned back to the marriage of their two children.
Su Aiguo put down his wine glass and said, "My dear relative, please tell me about the betrothal gift for the wedding. As long as our Su family can provide it, we will agree to it."
At this moment, everyone at the table stopped talking and pricked up their ears to listen to the Wen family's opinions.
Wen Kaifu took a sip of wine, pondered for a moment, and said, "Sisi is the only daughter in our Wen family, and we don't have any excessive demands. We don't ask for three turns and one ring or anything like that. Just give the betrothal gift as you see fit."
The Su family's eyes widened. That's it? How is this different from not asking for anything? Is it so easy for a city girl to get married?
Su Aimin glanced at the decoration of the Wen family's house and understood in his heart. The Wen family's parents were both working and had a rich family background. They had no shortage of money for the bride price. As long as he was good to their daughter by joining the army, it would be enough. Besides, the Su family would remember this kindness and treat their daughter better. Why not do it?
Su Aiguo thought for a moment and said, "My in-laws understand us, but we, the Su family, still have to show our sincerity. So, according to what Congjun's mother and I agreed to, we will pay a betrothal gift of 66 yuan."
The betrothal gift of sixty-six yuan was the result of a family discussion. This figure was already the maximum betrothal gift that the Su family could afford. Adding other miscellaneous items needed for the marriage, the total would be more than a hundred yuan. Fortunately, the Su family had saved this money for Su Congjun before the marriage, and now that he was working, the family had an extra income.
"Sure, we have no objection."
"Of course, we still have to have a banquet." Wen Kaifu continued, "Why not hold two? You have so many relatives over there, so you can have one, and we can have one here too. We'll have so many co-workers and neighbors over for a feast. Firstly, it's a happy occasion, and secondly, it will dispel the rumors today."
"My in-laws are very thoughtful. Let's do it this way!" Li Xiu Lian nodded hurriedly. This small request was certainly not excessive.
"That's good." Wen Kaifu nodded with satisfaction.
"There's another problem." Mother Wen thought for a moment and said, "After Sisi and Congjun get married, there's the issue of where they'll live. We're thinking that Congjun currently lives in a factory dormitory, the kind where several people share a room. It's obviously not suitable for them to live there after they get married."
"Although Congjun is only an apprentice now, he's diligent and eager to learn. He should be able to become a regular employee in two or three months at most. By then, he and Sisi will be a dual-income couple at the factory and can apply for housing. They should be able to apply for a small one-bedroom apartment. Although it's small, it's definitely enough for them. But for the time being, if you don't have any objections, let Congjun live in our house. During his rest time, let Sisi follow Congjun back to your place. I just want to know what you think?"
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