"Then we're all happy, Aunt and Uncle."
Don't be upset, as long as Sun Wei and Cui Fang are doing well, that's all that matters.
Seeing this, Sister Juan quickly stepped forward and said a few gentle words.
"That's right, you guys haven't eaten yet, have you? Let's go to a restaurant and have a meal together."
Mr. Sun stood up and told everyone to go to the restaurant for a meal. They had originally planned to have a nice meal at a restaurant with their family of three, but this had happened unexpectedly.
"Uncle and Aunt, Cuifang, you must be hungry. Let's go eat together. It's just ahead."
Sun Wei put his arm around Liu Cuifang's shoulder, but Liu Cuifang still felt a little uncomfortable.
What does this mean? This guy had previously planned to make her his concubine, which made Liu Cuifang feel a little uncomfortable.
The village chief and his wife didn't necessarily want to eat at his house; they just wanted to see how well he managed his family was doing.
Whether it's generous or not, since it was agreed there would be no dowry, and we don't know their financial situation.
If you're capable enough, you'll definitely live a good life even without a dowry.
"Braised pork knuckle, four-happiness meatballs, boiled shrimp, steamed fish, egg drop soup, baby bok choy, that's all."
As soon as Sun's mother arrived, she rattled off a list of dishes, as if she were a regular customer.
"Oh dear, our in-laws are here today. Six dishes aren't enough. Let's add two more: braised pork ribs and hot and sour shredded potatoes."
Father Sun was quite particular; six dishes wouldn't be enough for so many people, he wanted at least eight.
"Cuifang, are you really pregnant?"
Sun Wei finally got a chance to chat with Liu Cuifang. Before, his elders had been arguing with her all the time at home, so he didn't feel comfortable speaking up.
"I don't know, I haven't seen a doctor yet, I just have pregnancy symptoms."
Liu Cuifang spoke the truth.
"After we finish eating, there's a clinic nearby. Let's go check it out."
Sun's mother suddenly smiled as she looked at Liu Cuifang's belly.
"What do you mean? You suspect we're lying?"
The village chief's wife glared at Sun's mother.
"My mother-in-law is joking. Who would lie about their own reputation?"
I was only thinking about the baby in my belly, so I asked the doctor to check my pulse.
You country folk don't know, but when a woman in town gets pregnant, she needs to have her pulse checked every few days, doesn't she, Sister Juan?
Sun's mother had some doubts about whether Liu Cuifang's pregnancy was real or not, but she could not admit it.
During the explanation, he didn't forget to make a sarcastic remark about the other person's rural background.
"Yes, Auntie, don't mind it. That's how it is in town. For the sake of Cuifang and the baby in her belly, they have to check her pulse frequently."
Seeing that her mother-in-law had left the conversation to her, Juan had no choice but to say something nicer.
"Um".
The village chief's wife nodded listlessly. What is it? Why is marrying off your daughter so distressing?
"The food is served, let's eat."
Sun Wei stood up and served food to the village chief and his wife, as well as Liu Cuifang, but unfortunately Liu Cuifang couldn't eat much meat.
She only liked the hot and sour shredded potatoes, which was the cheapest dish on the whole table.
After the group finished eating and drinking, they left the restaurant, and Sun's mother led them to the entrance of the clinic.
"Dr. Wang, come here and take my relative's pulse to check if he is alright."
Sun's mother was very familiar with the people inside, and specifically asked for Doctor Wang to come.
"Hey, here I come."
Doctor Wang quickly lifted the curtain and came in.
"Sit down, let Doctor Wang take a look at you."
Sun Wei helped Liu Cuifang sit down, and Liu Cuifang extended her wrist.
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"How is it, Dr. Wang?"
As soon as Dr. Wang let go, Sun's mother immediately stepped forward to inquire.
"Congratulations, young lady, you are one month pregnant. Your pulse is stable, so you can go home and rest well."
Dr. Wang said with a smile.
Thank you.
Sun's mother had a blank expression, and it was hard to tell whether she was happy or not. She simply took out five coins and handed them over.
"There's nothing more to say now, so we'll head back first. Please send us the date as soon as possible so we can make the arrangements."
The village chief knew that the Sun family looked down on his daughter, but what could he do now that things had come to this? He could only accept it calmly.
Hopefully, Sun Wei will treat his daughter well.
"Uncle, Aunt, please take good care of Cuifang. I will visit her whenever I have time."
Looking at Liu Cuifang, whose eyes were filled with tears, Sun Wei felt a pang of pity and a sense of reluctance to part with her.
Upon hearing this, Liu Cuifang lowered her head shyly.
"Alright, she's our daughter, we'll naturally take good care of her."
You all need to hurry up and get things done well. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so you should at least make it a grand and glorious affair.
The village chief advised that although the procedures and betrothal gifts were omitted, the wedding day should still be lively and grand.
"Don't worry, in-laws, we will take good care of you. Take care."
Mr. Sun said goodbye to them with a smile.
"How about that? Mother's methods are quite effective, aren't they? She saved a lot of money, and she doesn't even have any complaints."
After watching them walk away, Sun's mother began to boast about her methods.
"Mother, you are amazing. You made Cuifang marry me willingly without asking for a dowry."
Sun Wei was somewhat pleased.
"You, you've run away with so much money, and you're still all smiles."
Sun's mother pointed to Sun Wei's head, wondering what was inside it.
"To be honest, your niece is absolutely disgusting. Why do you keep pressuring your son to marry her?"
Mr. Sun and Mrs. Sun had different ideas; he had never liked his fat, big-eared niece.
"That's right, Dad, you have no idea, just thinking about doing that with her makes me want to throw up."
Sun Wei even exaggeratedly complained to his father.
"You men are all the same, you're not any good. Now you've married a country girl, are you satisfied?"
Sun's mother didn't want to argue anymore; the matter was settled, and there was nothing more to say.
"Of course I'm satisfied. Why wouldn't I be? She's gentle, capable, and healthy."
"Look how quickly you've gotten pregnant. You'll definitely have two children in three years and give you several big, fat grandsons."
Sun Wei was happy to have a wonderful life ahead of him.
“Wei’er’s mother, I’m not trying to criticize you, but don’t use your master’s methods on others.”
It was one thing before we got married, but now that we're married, you can't play tricks anymore. We're all family.
Mr. Sun looked down on Mrs. Sun's petty tricks. The couple had worked for wealthy families and had seen all sorts of tricks before.
This can only fool ignorant country folk.
"I understand. As long as she behaves herself and lives a good life with Wei'er, what else can I do?"
I'm not usually home either, so she doesn't have to take care of her mother-in-law and has a very comfortable life."
Sun's mother thought back to her past, how she had to serve her parents-in-law and be subservient to them for so many years after marrying into the Sun family.
It wasn't until the two old cranes passed away that Liu Cuifang was able to live a comfortable life, and she was already considered to be enjoying a life of luxury.
"Alright, I'm going to find the matchmaker. We'll go to announce the date tomorrow. Wei'er, are you coming?"
Sun's father stood up, ready to leave.
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