Afterwards, Shen Xingchen asked Mai Laosan about the wedding process and what specific preparations were needed.

Of course, the most important thing is when to get the certificate!

Otherwise he would be uneasy, fearing that the wife he had just got would suddenly be gone.

Getting married these days is both simple and complicated.

The man's side needs to prepare "three turns and one ring" as a betrothal gift.

That is, watches, bicycles, sewing machines, and radios.

Those who can gather all of these together can definitely be called a wealthy family.

The woman needs to prepare "thirty-six legs" or "seventy-two legs" as a dowry.

That is, wooden furniture such as beds, tables, wardrobes, chairs, and cabinets.

It is also a considerable expense.

Of course, this is the marriage standard for wealthy families in the city.

They not only have to be rich, but also powerful.

Otherwise, you won’t be able to get a ticket for three turns and one ring. Without a ticket, you can’t buy these big items even if you have money.

But marriage must be concluded.

So, if you can't buy anything, you can give more gifts.

Rural areas are generally poor and no one can gather these things.

Anyone who dares to make such a request is not trying to marry someone, but is deliberately making an enemy. There is no need to talk to him, just get out!

Mai Lao San told Shen Xingchen all this not to let him get these things, but to ask for more dowry.

As a result, Shen Xingchen said directly: "The watch and radio are fine. I just happen to have the tickets. But the sewing machine and bicycle...can they be exchanged for something else?"

Mai Lao San didn't expect Shen Xingchen to be so generous, and he immediately smiled and said, "Yes, of course!

How about this, uncle won't make things difficult for you. We'll be a family from now on. In addition to the watch and the radio, just give me three hundred as a betrothal gift.

Uncle also knows that this betrothal gift is a bit high, but my Mai Sui is different from other girls in the village, she...”

"I understand, Uncle Mai, you are right. Mai Sui is different from others. She deserves the best."

Shen Xingchen looked so sincere that even Mai Laosan felt a little embarrassed.

You should know that the standard bride price in the surrounding area is generally 66 yuan, and 88 yuan if you are polite.

The numbers are auspicious and nice to hear, and both parties are satisfied.

Mai Lao San asked for three hundred yuan, which really seemed like he was bullying an honest person.

But Shen Xingchen was happy about it and didn't feel at a disadvantage at all.

He is now full of anticipation and just wants to get the marriage certificate as soon as possible.

Besides, three hundred is really nothing to Shen Xingchen, because he still has more than six thousand in his savings account.

Of course, Shen Xingchen is not stupid. Even though he is rich, he knows that three hundred is not a small amount of money. He just does it willingly.

However, in the end, Mai Lao San didn't get any of the money, and it all went into Mai Sui's pocket.

Because in Mai Sui's eyes, Mai Lao San is not her father, but her younger brother.

The boss is getting married, and as a little brother, is it appropriate for you to accept the bride price?

It’s good enough that I give you some pocket money on a regular basis, but you still want a dowry. I’m afraid you’re just itching to be beaten!

However, Mai Lao San did not gain nothing. At least Mai Sui did not accept the gift money given by Mai Xiangdong and others.

It is also possible that Mai Sui doesn’t know.

Anyway, this is all later. It’s just a small amount of money, so Mai Sui doesn’t care that much.

As for the dowry, Mai Lao San wanted to make a big wardrobe for Mai Sui, but Mai Sui flatly refused.

“I only have five, six, seven, eight pieces of clothing, a shitty wardrobe.

Besides, I'm going to the army soon, so there's no point in leaving the wardrobe at home."

In that case, forget it.

As a result, the woman's side did not get a penny of dowry.

Mai Sui didn't care because all the money in the family was with her. Even if she gave it away, it would eventually come back to her.

She also disdains to save face.

So this step is saved.

Shen Xingchen naturally had no objection, whatever Mai Sui said was his final decision.

"Then when are we going to get the certificate? I heard that if you go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy wedding candy, you need to provide a marriage certificate." Shen Xingchen asked impatiently.

This is what Li Qiming told him last night.

This is indeed the case.

Because it was a planned economy, everything was in limited supply and had to be purchased with tickets.

But marriage is a major event in life, so the government stipulates that every couple can go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some wedding supplies with their marriage certificate.

These don’t require tickets (but still cost money), so it’s considered a benefit.

The welfare items provided by each region are different, but they are basically the same.

Usually it is five pounds of fruit hard candy, an enamel washbasin, two enamel cups, and two towels, or a thermos.

If you don’t have money, you don’t have to buy so much.

But most people still buy wedding candy.

After all, it’s a wedding, so you don’t need new washbasins or other things, but wedding candies are essential.

Mai Laosan also felt that this amount should not be wasted, and planned to let them get the marriage certificate first and then hold the wedding.

After hearing this, Shen Xingchen couldn't suppress the upward curve of his lips.

He immediately said that he would go to the team leader to get a letter of introduction for marriage, and then take Mai Sui to the city to get the marriage certificate and buy things.

Mai Sui didn't understand these things and just followed his and Mai Lao San's arrangements.

Mai Lao San personally took Shen Xingchen to find his eldest brother Mai Xiangdong, and asked Mai Hongcai to call Mai Xiangnan as well.

Because they still need to discuss the specific date for the wedding banquet.

In this way, when Shen Xingchen goes to the city to buy things, he can also inform Mai Xiangbei to come back to the village to attend the wedding.

As his niece's wedding, he, as her uncle, has to come back no matter what.

Mai Sui was not interested in these things, so she didn't go with them. She just wanted them to discuss it and then notify her directly.

......

When Mai Xiangdong and Mai Xiangnan heard that Shen Xingchen was going to marry Mai Sui, they were still a little bit incredulous.

"So soon?"

"Not so fast. Mai Sui and I have been together for a long time. It's time to get married." Shen Xingchen immediately retorted.

Mai Lao San also said: "Yes, the child is grown up, and it's time for him to get married."

Mai Xiangnan nodded and murmured, "That's good. In case Mai Sui goes to the army and doesn't have time, it would be bad if it takes so many years to delay it."

"Yes! Yes!" Shen Xingchen nodded frantically.

Mai Xiangdong still had some concerns and asked Shen Xingchen: "Does your family agree?"

"I agree, of course I agree. I took Mai Sui to the commune to make a phone call yesterday, and my uncle asked me to take Mai Sui back to celebrate the New Year." Shen Xingchen said calmly.

After talking so much, even he himself felt that this was the case, no doubt about it!

In this case, Mai Xiangdong has nothing to say.

He immediately wrote a letter of introduction to Shen Xingchen, took out the Wanli calendar, and started looking for a good day.

"The fifteenth of next month would be a good date." Mai Xiangdong said.

"No, no, it's too long, choose something closer."

Shen Xingchen took the Wanli year and looked for it himself.

"That's great. Next Monday, everything will be perfect! Perfect for a wedding."

Shen Xingchen pointed to a date on the calendar and said solemnly.

Mai Laosan, Mai Xiangdong, and Mai Xiangnan looked at each other and finally nodded and said, "Okay!"

Anyway, the marriage certificate has been obtained, so it doesn’t matter if it’s a day earlier or later.

After getting the letter of introduction and confirming a good date, Shen Xingchen couldn't wait to take Mai Sui to the city to get the marriage certificate.

Along the way, he rode his bike so fast that both pedals were almost sparking.

As a result, the two went to the Civil Affairs Bureau and were told by the staff that they could not get married.

To be precise, their documents were incomplete, so the Civil Affairs Bureau could not issue them a marriage certificate.

"Impossible! We have brought the letter of introduction and household registration booklet. What other procedures are needed?" Shen Xingchen asked.

"We still need the marriage application consent form from the military."