Su He was taken aback. "My dowry?"
"Yes, in my hometown, the more dowry a daughter has, the more valued she is in her husband's family. Even ordinary families with limited means will prepare at least 18 legs for their daughters' dowry, while wealthy families will prepare at least 36 legs, and some even 72 legs."
Although our family is not a wealthy one, your grandfather and I started thinking about preparing for you when you started school. Over the years, we have gradually prepared 48 legs.
There is a bed, a dining table, a wardrobe, a dressing table, four chairs, two trunks, a large wardrobe, and a small wardrobe.
I heard that it's fashionable to buy sofas for weddings in the city now, but we don't know how to make those around here, so we'll just make you an eight-immortal table. And the bed might not be a canopy bed, those are too big and inconvenient to move.
There were also two thick quilts in the box, both of which I made a few years ago, using new cotton and good fabric.
And don't worry, the materials used for these furniture pieces are all of good quality. Your grandfather and his family cut them down bit by bit from the mountain, and then an old carpenter helped them make them. They were painted red and have all dried.”
As she spoke, Grandma Su proudly stepped forward and touched it, her gesture showing great care.
Su He was stunned when she heard this. Looking at the furniture in the corner, she realized that so many things must have been prepared over many years.
They went to such great lengths just so that she could get married in style and not be mistreated in her husband's family.
This is not just a dowry, but a profound expression of love!
Hearing Grandma Su's words again, and recalling Grandpa Su's hunched back, Su He suddenly felt a surge of warmth in her chest. Unable to hold back any longer, tears streamed down her face.
She has done so much to deserve such a wonderful family!
In that instant, she truly felt the love of her family!
At this moment, Grandma Su, who hadn't heard a reply, also sensed something was wrong. She turned around and saw Su He crying.
She rushed over and hugged her with heartache, "Oh, my dear granddaughter, why are you crying?"
Su He sobbed, "Grandma, please don't get married, okay? I can't bear to leave you all!"
Hearing this, Grandma Su patted her head tenderly. "Good child, Grandma knows you're reluctant to part with him, and Grandma is reluctant to part with you too, but how can you not get married? Xiao Lin is so good, if you miss him, you'll never find someone better even with a lantern."
Don't worry, you can come home anytime you miss Grandma. Your room will always be reserved for you, and Grandma will visit you often, okay?
Su He nestled her head in Grandma Su's arms, savoring her unique scent, and felt a warm glow in her heart.
She thought to herself, "How happy I am!"
"Grandma, you're so kind, thank you!"
"Oh, my dear granddaughter, why are you being so polite with me? I'm happy as long as you're doing well!"
After hearing this, Su He didn't say anything more. She thought, since Grandma wants her to marry, then she will marry. She will definitely have a good life in the future, and she must work hard to make Grandma live a good life!
After Su He calmed down, the old lady Su went over and carefully covered the furniture again.
"Your future mother-in-law said that you'll be living separately after you get married. Have you decided on a house yet?"
"No, Lin Jingyan's workplace can allocate housing. He'll apply for it after he gets his marriage certificate back."
Grandma Su smiled when she heard this. "Your future mother-in-law is really nice. I heard that Xiao Lin is their only child now, and she's willing to let you move out and live on your own. She's very understanding. After you get married, go back and visit them often, and don't let her find fault with you."
Su He nodded, "I know about milk."
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