Zhang Jidi scoffed at the gift, acting as if he had never seen money before: "Anyway, his family is not good enough, so don't come to my house. I won't agree."
Four hundred yuan? Is that a lot?
When she married Xiang Meimei, she gave away more than 600 yuan in gifts as a dowry without blinking an eye. Could it be that after a few years, the Xiang family has become several levels poorer?
The matchmaker was about to speak up to try to get him, but Zhang Jidi had already stood up and returned to his room.
He was too lazy to even show etiquette to see the guest off, and he almost pointed at the matchmaker's nose and told her to get out.
The matchmaker cursed angrily, but left reluctantly, taking away the two pounds of peanuts she brought with her.
Xiang Mianmian, who was in the house, came out in surprise. When did her mother become so stubborn? She usually didn't offend the matchmaker. It seemed that the Lu family really didn't get Zhang Jidi's favor.
But think about it, they had a fight a few days ago, and the bruises were still there, so he came to your house and talked big about wanting to marry your sister. Who wouldn't be scared?
Even if the two families have no grudge against each other, it is impossible to agree to it casually. You have to ask around.
When Xiang Lili came back from playing at the neighboring girl's house, Xiang Mianmian said nonchalantly, "Fifth sister, did you know that the Lu family is here to propose marriage?"
Ever since she was admitted to the methane plant, Xiang Lili's market has been very good. Matchmakers come to her every now and then, and she has gotten used to it.
Xiang Lili picked up the enamel cup and drank water, her voice vague: "Isn't that normal? There are so many people proposing marriage. Whose family is this?"
Xiang Mianmian held up his chin to watch the show and reminded, "It's that Lu Dong who fought with Zhang Mingyu."
Xiang Lili choked on the spot, the water entering her trachea causing her to cough violently. After finally coughing the water out of her mouth, she raised her head and looked up with a look of disbelief on her face:
"What the hell, he's not here to propose marriage, he's here to beat me up, right?"
See, everyone thinks so when they know about it.
It's the wrong time for Lu Dong to propose marriage. He is either stupid or evil.
Xiang Mianmian just wanted to remind her sister to avoid being ambushed by villains, and then she fetched some water to wash up.
Xiang Lili was left alone to doubt her life.
Fortunately, after she knew about this, she became prepared and always took her sisters in the same group with her to and from get off work, so nothing went wrong.
She and Lu Dong were not in the same group, and their factories were separate and had no intersection. At most, they just had to avoid each other when eating in the cafeteria, which was no trouble.
The Lu family became more and more courageous after each setback. The matchmaker came twice again and finally offered a direct price of 600 yuan for the betrothal gift, and could raise the price even higher. They would agree as long as Zhang Jidi agreed.
This is almost the same as Xiang Meimei's betrothal gift, and he can still make more conditions. It's really generous.
Zhang Jidi was extremely annoyed, but he was very clear-headed and would not joke about his daughter's marriage. He just said that the two children were not destined to be together and never mentioned any conditions.
She was afraid that if she made excessive demands, the Lu family would grit their teeth and fulfill them. Then it would be difficult for her to marry or not to marry. It would be best not to mention it at all.
As for money, the Xiang family doesn't need it that much. Xiang Lili can find someone she likes, even if his family is not so good. But it's impossible for Lu Dong to do that.
Could it be that Lu Dong really has a crush on Xiang Lili?
I do have some ideas about this. After all, it can be seen from the fact that the second sister Xiang Meimei is pretty that Xiang Lili's appearance is not much worse.
In addition, she was admitted to the factory as soon as she graduated, and she got the first place. Xiang Lili has never experienced setbacks, and her personality is spoiled and lovely. Her little arrogance is very impressive.
The methane plant is mostly staffed by male workers, and there are many people who covet Lili, a little green among the flowers.
But the wound that Zhang Mingyu hit Lu Dong with had not healed yet, and Lu Dong was not a masochist, so how could he possibly want to marry her.
It was Lu's father who made the final decision to marry this daughter-in-law.
Unlike the Xiang family where Zhang Jidi's words have influence, the mother of the Lu family is a rural woman. They got married when Lu's father had an accident while working in the countryside. She can't read a single word, and the Lu family has always been ruled by Lu's father.
He worked in the street office and saw the Xiang family's assets while sorting out information.
Wow, Building 12 of the methane plant’s staff housing complex has 15 apartments in one building!
Including the houses that Zhang Jidi and his wife lived in, there were sixteen houses in total, not to mention the houses in the steel plant’s staff compound registered under Xiang Liguo’s name. What a wealth they had.
Originally, Lu's father blamed Lu Dong and Zhang Mingyu for the fight and the family had to pay so much money in compensation, but when he was scolding Lu Dong, a light bulb went off in his head.
This is not a coincidence, the two of them got to know each other through fighting.
If you marry her and give her a few houses as a dowry, you will make a fortune this time!
He dared to think and act, and quickly arranged for a matchmaker to come to the house. Even after Zhang Jidi refused many times, he increased the betrothal gift to an astonishing level.
"Seven hundred, Hongqi family, this is really an unheard of number in the whole county. Are you really not going to consider it?"
The matchmaker stared at Zhang Jidi and asked him. Seeing her impatient look, she almost wished she could agree on Zhang Jidi's behalf and take the 700 yuan betrothal gift.
The Lu family promised to give her 20 yuan as a matchmaking gift if the matter was settled, and she would come to the Xiang family even if her legs became thin from running too much.
It’s twice as much as other people’s 6 yuan, one is worth three times the price!
Zhang Jidi was really tired of refusing. Why didn't the Lu family understand what he was saying? "Do you have a daughter? If you like this son-in-law, you can marry him. It's impossible for my family."
This marriage proposal is completely calculated without any emotion. Who is he looking at as a fool?
Whoever wants to marry can marry, but Xiang Lili is out of the question.
The matchmaker patted her thigh, looking as if she felt sorry for her: "Oh my, no other family would ever offer this much. Don't let Hongqi miss out on this great in-law just for the sake of pride!"
Zhang Jidi said calmly, "I won't sell my daughter. You should refuse his family. This is absolutely impossible."
The matchmaker tried to persuade Zhang Jidi a few more times, but seeing that he was really unshakable, she had to return empty-handed again.
This time, Xiang Lili was at home. After the matchmaker left, she came out of the room and frowned, saying, "How much did this guy take in as a thank-you gift? He cares more about the Lu family than his own mother."
Zhang Jidi's mouth was dry after talking so much that he poured himself a glass of water and drank it. "Who cares? Anyway, you should know your limits and not get too close to that Lu guy."
Xiang Lili nodded hurriedly: "Don't worry, Mom. I go to work with the sisters in the same group. I will never have anything to do with the Lu family."
In an era when women had little education, eight out of ten people in the methane plant she worked in were men. Xiang Lili was also very beautiful, which made people want to have sex with her.
But Xiang Lili was too cautious and guarded her reputation very carefully. No one could create an accident and marry her home just by kissing or hugging her.
The methane plant has also increased its vigilance recently due to the incidents of smashing machines. What could happen?
Zhang Jidi felt that the Lu family would not give up easily. They had already offered a whopping price of seven hundred. How could they give up so easily when they were so determined to get it?
"During this period, ask your third brother to pick you up after get off work. The factory is safe, but it may not be safe outside the factory."
"Oh, mother, my third brother is about to marry Sister Anyou, why are you delaying him?"
Zhang Jidi ignored Lili's flirting and made the final decision: "It's settled. I'll buy you a bicycle so that it will be convenient for him to pick up his wife when he gets married."
It was not for the salary he had to hand over to Lili, Zhang Jidi just wanted his daughter to stay with him for a few more years.
The Lu family has bad intentions and is obviously a fire pit. How could a mother bear to let her daughter marry into the family?
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