Chapter 30: Dowry and the Four Major Items



"Hey! Okay, okay, please come in, please come in!"

Zhu Guihua smiled from ear to ear and welcomed the person in warmly.

Gu Jingming had someone move the things from the truck over and placed them neatly in the center of the living room.

A sewing machine, a bicycle, and a watch, these are three revolutions.

The ring referred to the radio, so Gu Jingming bought a color TV directly.

The 22-inch large color TV made Zhu Guihua's eyes pop out.

"You, you, your gift is too generous!"

Not only was Zhu Guihua dumbfounded, but even the neighbors who were watching were frightened.

Their monthly salary is only more than 100 yuan, and some even only have a few dozen yuan. A color TV costs several thousand yuan, and they can only afford it by not eating or drinking for two or three years.

Gu Jingming bought it without even frowning.

Looking at Zhu Guihua's surprised expression, it was obvious that she didn't know about this before, and it was definitely not something she asked for personally.

Zhu Guihua didn't mention anything, but he prepared everything properly.

Such a generous and considerate son-in-law, with a decent job and good looks, Ye Qingtao didn't know how she was lucky enough to find such a perfect one.

Everyone was so sad! Some people's eyes were red.

Especially those who have just married off their daughters, they think about how poor their son-in-law’s family is and how difficult their life is, let alone giving them the three turns and one ring.

Some daughters are discussing marriage, and some have directly raised their standards.

It is said that comparing yourself with others will make you feel thwarted.

Ye Qingtao had lost her reputation in their family compound, yet she was able to marry into such a good family. Who wouldn't be envious and jealous?

All the things were carried in and Zhu Guihua was about to close the door.

Some neighbors held the door to prevent her from closing it, and some forced their way in through the crack in the door.

"Zhu Guihua, for such a big event as marrying off my daughter, we need everyone's help and approval."

Zhu Guihua thought to himself, you guys are just waiting to see our family become a laughing stock, and letting you guys do the talking is just asking for trouble.

"Zhu Guihua, your son-in-law's family is so rich, so he must have given a lot for the bride price, right?"

Zhu Guihua raised his eyebrows. These people really had bad intentions.

It's not enough for him to just watch the fun, he's also asking questions here and there, clearly trying to take advantage of the situation to gossip.

Zhu Guihua only asked for three turns and one ring at the beginning, and did not seriously discuss the bride price.

Now that someone suddenly asked me this, I didn’t know how to answer for a moment.

Just when Zhu Guihua was extremely embarrassed and the neighbors were waiting to laugh at him.

Gu Jingming took the initiative to open the small bag he was carrying, revealing stacks of hundred-yuan bills.

Gu Jingming took out the money from his bag in front of everyone.

Gu Jingming took out a stack and placed it in Zhu Guihua's palm, saying with a smile.

“This is 1,000 yuan.”

Then he took out another stack and spoke again.

“This is 2,000 yuan.”

“This is 3,000 yuan.”

Gu Jingming took out more and more money. He took out eight stacks of 1,000-yuan notes in total.

Finally, he took out some money of various denominations and handed it to Zhu Guihua.

"Here is 888 yuan, so the total gift I give to Qingtao is 8,888 yuan."

Nowadays, an ordinary worker's family would give at most one or two thousand yuan for a wedding, and this was something only the more affluent families could afford.

Gu Jingming offered 8,888 yuan, which was four or five times more than their betrothal gift.

Adding these latest models of three turns and one ring, the amount of betrothal gifts that Gu Jingming gave in one go was at least more than 10,000 yuan.

This is unique in their family compound!

Even the most outstanding girl in their family compound did not receive such treatment when she got married.

Ye Qingtao's reputation in the staff quarters had already been ruined because of Lu Yunchuan's incident.

Unexpectedly, in the end, she would have a grand wedding.

Everyone's eyelids were twitching and their mouths were watering from the sourness.

"Ye Qingtao is so lucky to marry such an outstanding man who is willing to spend money on her!"

"My daughter is not like me. She married a poor guy and only gave him 1,888 yuan as a betrothal gift. It's really frustrating to compare yourself with others!"

"Oh my! Why doesn't my girl have such good luck? Why can't she meet such a good man!"

There was an endless stream of sour words being heard, and the neighbors were envious and jealous.

Zhu Guihua used to be criticized whenever he went out.

Because of her daughter's affairs, she couldn't stand up straight in front of others.

Gu Jingming's arrival made her stand up straight in front of her neighbors.

Zhu Guihua held the heavy betrothal gift in her hand, her mouth stretched to her ears with joy.

Originally, she should have kicked them out at this time, but in order to let them open their eyes and take a closer look, her daughter didn't have to be Lu Yunchuan.

Zhu Guihua suppressed his nausea and kept these people.

She locked the betrothal money in the cabinet in the room, and carried the four major items into the house.

The living room finally became spacious. Zhu Guihua ignored those onlookers and just enthusiastically pulled Gu Jingming's sleeve and asked him to sit on the wooden sofa.

Zhu Guihua was serving fruits and making hot tea. She was busy like a spinning top.

As for those who came to watch the fun, Zhu Guihua treated them as free spectators.

There are many big mouths among these people, and these big mouths like to gossip in the family compound.

Zhu Guihua just wanted them to take a good look and listen.

Then he passed these words to Lu Yunchuan's ears.

So that Lu Yunchuan would know that Ye Qingtao was officially married and would have nothing to do with him in the future.

"My old man Ye is still in the factory. He has guests at home and can't leave. Who of you is free to help me call him back?"

"The future son-in-law is coming to our house, and it's such a big event to propose marriage. The prospective father-in-law must be absent."

When everyone thought about it, they realized it was true, and some enthusiastic people actually went to help her call someone.

Gu Jingming was not intimidated by being watched by so many people. His movements were graceful and his words and deeds were very appropriate.

Gu Jingming sat upright on the sofa and drank his tea slowly.

His facial features are angular, his nose is high, his lips are thin and stylish, and his eyebrows are sharp and his eyes are bright. He is truly handsome.

Zhu Guihua chatted cordially with Gu Jingming in front of everyone, and praised him from time to time.

Gu Jingming was also very understanding. He seriously praised Zhu Guihua for her youthful and elegant appearance.

Zhu Guihua knew her reputation in the family compound. Others said she was a shrew.

This is the first time in all these years that someone has praised her for her youth and elegance.

Although I knew it was fake, I was still so happy that I couldn't stop smiling.

Ye Qingtao quietly stood by with a cup of tea, watching the two of them praising each other silently, the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

No matter whether what Gu Jingming said was true or false, she only knew that her mother's mood became happy after hearing these words.

Zhu Guihua was also a beauty when she was young, but later she was worn down by life and became what she is now.

Gu Jingming's praise made her regain the confidence she had in her youth. There was a smile on her face and light in her eyes. She suddenly looked several years younger.

The friendly conversation between the two and their mutual business compliments made others' eyes twitch with envy.

Everyone gritted their teeth, feeling a little unwilling, and some even set small goals for their daughters.

"How can Ye Qingtao have such good luck?"

"If someone with Ye Qingtao's reputation can find such a good partner, my daughter can definitely do the same!"

"I must let my daughter find someone better than Gu Jingming, so that I can hold my head high in the family compound in the future!"


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