Thinking of this, Qiao Jiangxin's eyes dimmed, but he didn't expect that Che Jinmei's life was so fast. Just when things got better, her life was over.
The Chen family was also holding a family meeting at this time.
Chen Wende looked at the twenty yuan on the table with a rather ugly expression.
Chen Youliang sat beside them with his head down, rolling a cigarette, and Che Jinmei also had a sullen face.
"Your third uncle's family borrowed ten yuan. After giving the Chi family two yuan as a betrothal gift, all the money in the family was left with ten yuan in total.
All your belongings are already here. I have no objection if you want to make it more glamorous. Who doesn't want to be more glamorous?
But there is only so much money, and we can’t spend all we have. There is a whole family at home, and we can’t leave every penny without it, right?
I still mean the same thing. Use ten dollars to buy two fish, cut two pounds of meat, and stew a big pot of pickled cabbage from your own home. Now there is fish and meat, and with the produce from your own land, the feast can be considered acceptable. ”
While calculating how much these dishes would cost, Che Jinmei tried to persuade Chen Wende earnestly.
Chen Wende said coldly, "How many times can I get married in my lifetime? You are so stingy even for a wedding banquet.
It's not like we only go out and don't take in anything. Shouldn't we present gifts when people come to our table?
Our life is a bit difficult now, but it will get better in the future. Other things can be made up for later, but as for marriage, I can't wait until I have money and get married again, right? ”
Thinking that others would laugh at his shabby wedding, Chen Wende spoke in an unusually firm tone.
"Mom, this isn't just for my benefit, it's also for your benefit.
And didn’t the Chi family already say that? Sometimes they brought some as dowry as a treasure.
You can just be confident and do it. Money is no big deal. After Suzhen comes home, I will ask her to lend us her treasure box to pay off the debt first. Is that okay? ”
Che Jinmei was a little hesitant. Just like Chen Wende said, this was not just Chen Wende's face, but also hers and Chen Youliang's face, and the face of the entire Chen family.
If Chi Suzhen is willing to pay for the money, she would definitely make the party as lively as possible.
After a moment of silence, she whispered, "Can I give you Chi Suzhen's treasured possession?"
Chen Wende said as if it was a matter of course, "If Suzhen marries me, we will be husband and wife. She is a well-educated and cultured scholar, unlike the country bumpkins. She is not the kind of person who cares about every little thing."
Che Jinmei's heart sank, thinking that her son meant that he disliked her for being stingy and was praising Chi Suzhen for being generous.
She was very upset. Yes, yes, yes, only she, Ji Suzhen, was cultured and well-educated.
She's already seducing her son before he even steps foot inside the door. What a shameless little vixen.
"Okay, if that's what you say, then I will generously support you and ensure that your wedding will be a grand one and bring honor to our Chen family." Che Jinmei.
Chen Wende was satisfied.
Chen Youliang was also satisfied.
He and his son had the same idea. Ever since his son came back, the incident with Chi Suzhen happened again at the end of last year, and now everyone in the village is laughing at the Chen family.
He also wanted to save some face through this wedding.
"Wende is right. We can save money on other things, but we have to show our strength in this matter and let those sinister people who laugh at us see that our family is glorious."
With the approval of her husband and son, Che Jinmei began to hold a grand banquet.
Since her son said that the money for the wedding banquet came from Chi Suzhen's savings, she would not spend the twenty yuan if she could avoid it, and would buy things on credit if possible. She even invited a chef from the neighboring brigade to come and cook.
Chi Suzhen was happily preparing for her wedding at home, not knowing that most of her dowry had been spent by her in-laws before she even got married.
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