After Zhang Jidi calmed down from his anger, he sneered, "She's dreaming! A temporary worker can only be offered a 300 yuan betrothal gift at most. Does she know how much two rooms are worth?"
The matchmaker also felt that the Li family's asking price was too high. Whose daughter was worth two houses?!
But as a matchmaker, she could only keep saying soft words: "Hey, I don't want any betrothal gifts, just two suites will do. Your family should have enough houses in their building..."
The Xiang family rents out their house, so people who are well-informed naturally know that their family was allocated a building after the demolition of their house.
These matchmakers are good at gathering information, so it's not surprising that they know this.
Zhang Jidi's face was cold, full of rejection. "A suite costs at least 350 yuan. Is it worth 700 yuan after all the gold and jade inlays? Wouldn't it be better for me to find a regular job? Why do I have to live in her house?"
Whose house was blown down by the strong wind?
Her second daughter Xiang Meimei, a regular employee, didn't ask for such a large amount of dowry when she got married. Li Xiurong, a temporary worker, has an extremely big appetite.
She interrupted, and the matchmaker's expression changed for a moment before quickly adjusting herself: "After all, she's the eldest daughter. Who wouldn't say she's a good worker?"
"That won't do. Aren't these two houses for her brother? I don't think she can bring much as a dowry. A girl who is so devoted to her parents' family is out of our reach!"
Zhang Jidi knew what Li Xiurong's family was planning just by thinking about it.
The two younger brothers each have a room. Even if they don't have a job, there are girls willing to marry them just because of the house, so they don't have to worry about going to the countryside.
In addition, the house is next to the methane plant, which has many job opportunities. With a little effort, these two people can have a house, a job and a wife.
The abacus is beating too loudly!
He really treated the Xiang family as a sucker. One daughter-in-law and two houses, how can she make a living?
And Wang Chunting, the eldest daughter-in-law, definitely has something to say. Whose eldest son can tolerate his younger brother using two houses in the family to marry a wife with a dowry of 400 yuan?
The matchmaker felt bitter, but what could she do? She could only speak sweetly, "Oh, the eldest sister-in-law of the Xiang family, her Li family is doing well, so it would be good for us to be relatives, right?"
Zhang Jidi was about to retort when Xiang Lidang said, "Mom, let's go to another place."
His Xiang family does have 15 houses. Even if they are divided among the six brothers and sisters, each of them will have more than two houses. But why should he give two houses to his brother-in-law for his wedding?
He spoke as if his house fell from the sky and was just given to the Li family so casually?
The matchmaker wanted to persuade her again, but Xiang Lidang was determined to change the man: "Aunt, please stop talking. I will never agree to the Li family's request. Please go back."
The matchmaker tried to persuade them, but seeing that the mother and son looked determined, she could only sigh and leave.
Zhang Jidi gave up the one Xiang Lidang liked and talked about the one he liked: "Then let's go to Anjia. Her mother and your second sister are colleagues. They know each other well. The girl is also very good."
This girl is the youngest in the family. She is pretty and has four older brothers. She also has a temporary job, but she is rather spoiled and not very good at doing housework.
When the Li family saw Xiang Lidang turn to the An family to propose marriage, they immediately panicked and asked the matchmaker to lower the conditions and only ask for a house from the Xiang family as a betrothal gift.
Logically speaking, a house is still acceptable. Compared with a hardworking daughter-in-law, Zhang Jidi is willing to pay for it.
After the matchmaker stated the conditions, Zhang Jidi became a little shaken.
Xiang Lidang was unwilling to do so, shaking his head and saying, "People who go back on their word aren't lowering their conditions; they're just burying their desires deep down, and they'll come out again later."
He simply admires Li Xiurong as a person, not that he is attracted to her or that he must have her.
Li Xiurong works efficiently and has a keen eye for work, so as a husband, he is definitely enjoying himself. However, it is not so good to have two brothers-in-law clinging to his wife and sucking her blood.
The Xiang family was determined and the Li family had no choice.
After all, he just took a look at the girl and proposed marriage. It is normal that it didn't work out. As long as he didn't formally propose marriage, what's the big deal about going back on his word?
Although they parted ways with the Li family on bad terms, Zhang Jidi and the An family reunited happily.
An's mother smiled and took Zhang Jidi's hand. "Oh, I've always admired Meimei in the office. It would be great if we could marry into her family. My daughter Anyou is spoiled, but she's obedient and willing to learn. Just teach her well."
Zhang Jidi was quite satisfied with the pretty girl, mainly because she looked a bit like Mianmian. She couldn't help but speak with some kindness:
"I don't know how much dowry your family needs so I can prepare it."
An's mother smiled and said, "I only have one task for her. You can pay her 150 yuan as a temporary worker. My family is not selling our daughter. She will fall into a blessed nest if she marries into your family. I don't want any betrothal gifts. I will take it all back with her."
She wanted An You to marry into the Xiang family and enjoy a good life.
The Xiang family has 15 apartments. If they divide a few of them and rent them out, they will live a very good life. In addition, five of their six children have jobs, which shows that the Xiang family is indeed capable.
Why would she need a dowry? If it weren't for face, An's mother would have wanted to force her daughter into the Xiang family.
Her daughter was favored at home, and she was reluctant to let her marry off and suffer. Xiang Lidang was the best choice.
The two companies happily reached an agreement.
When they came back, Zhang Jidi asked Xiang Lidang for his opinion: "What do you think of Anyou? She's just a little spoiled, which is normal for a youngest daughter."
Xiang Lidang didn't care, it didn't matter who was his wife, he just said, "It's all fine, as long as you're satisfied, Mom."
"I knew you would say that. I want you to have more choices and look around. I've already prepared the betrothal gifts. If a girl is really outstanding, I can afford to give her two houses as betrothal gifts."
As his family grew richer, Zhang Jidi was willing to give up everything for a good daughter-in-law.
Xiang Lidang really didn't have any girl he was attracted to, and he was casual about settling into the family, and he followed all the arrangements made by Zhang Jidi.
After looking around and hesitating for a month, Zhang Jidi finally chose An You and went to her house with the money.
Zhang Jidi smiled and said, "This is 400 yuan for the betrothal gift. His elder brother got this much. I can't make a difference when establishing the party, or he will say I'm being unfair."
The An family was quite surprised. They liked Xiang Lidang's conditions, so they were willing to lower their own requirements. However, they did not expect that the Xiang family would actually increase the bride price on their own.
But think about it, when the two brothers were talking about their wives, one offered 400 yuan and the other 150 yuan as a dowry, it was inevitable that they would feel unbalanced, and it would be a big conflict if they did.
Both families were very satisfied with the betrothal gifts and quickly went through the engagement process, agreeing to have the engagement on the 28th of this year, and the wedding would definitely be next year.
The marriage of children is a major event. After the proposal was completed, Zhang Jidi breathed a sigh of relief on the way home: "Finally, the issue of establishing the party has been resolved. I am just waiting to get married and have grandchildren."
Although it is inevitable to be partial when having many children, at least we should let them start their own families, right?
Zhang Jidi felt that the palms and backs of his hands were all made of flesh. Even though there was more flesh on the palms and less flesh on the backs of his hands, it still hurt.
Xiang Liguo is the eldest son and has high hopes for the family. Xiang Meimei is the second daughter and has helped the family a lot. The twins, boy and girl, are particularly noisy, and the youngest daughter is considerate. She inevitably ignores the third daughter, Xiang Lidang, who is caught in the middle.
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