It's not that there is nothing at all. At least they can still talk about something when they go to the toilet together. She had heard from Luo Xiuyan before that Aunt Du asked someone to introduce her to a marriage. The man was a scorekeeper in the production team and was a cadre.
The man's family is from the Fengchan Brigade. His name is Liu Chuanjie. He is an uncle of Doctor Liu. The Fengchan Brigade is not far away. If you ride a bike from Kaoshan Village, you will get there in two hours. It is about the same distance as the commune. It will be convenient for her to visit relatives in her parents' home after she gets married.
It is said that his family conditions are quite good. His father passed away a few years ago and now only his mother is left. Liu Chuanjie is the second oldest among four siblings. He has an older brother, a younger brother and a younger sister. His younger sister is two years younger than Luo Xiuyan, and they will be getting married in two years.
Luo Xiuyan met with Liu Chuanjie, under the pretext of visiting her sick aunt.
At that time, everyone was looking for each other in this way. If it didn't work out, they would just treat it as visiting relatives. At least no one would talk about it outside. Otherwise, if a girl or boy had dated several people and still wasn't married, they would get a reputation for being picky, and it would be even harder to find a partner.
That night after the two met, Luo Xiuyan agreed, and the matter was half done.
The Liu family felt that the three sons should be treated equally. When the eldest son got married, it only cost 50 yuan. When it came to the second son, although the family conditions were better than in previous years, it was definitely not doubled. At most, they could add 10 yuan to make it 60.
She said she was afraid that if the betrothal gift was too much, her eldest daughter-in-law would feel uncomfortable.
The betrothal gift can also buy a bicycle, but it must be brought back when the wedding takes place.
Aunt Du had already planned how much dowry Luo Xiuyan would ask for when she got married. Her target price was one hundred yuan. If she really didn't have one hundred yuan, ninety-nine or eighty-eight yuan would be barely enough. She could then tell others that it was for good luck.
The Luo family and the Liu family had never reached an agreement on the issue of the bride price. Before they went for training, Liu Chuanjie came several times and sent a lot of things to the Luo family, all of which were common green leafy vegetables in the vegetable garden. Aunt Du did not dislike them, as it was a thoughtful gesture from the other party.
"He said he would treat me well in the future and listen to me in everything after we get married. He asked me to help persuade my mother to ask for less betrothal money. If that doesn't work, he will make up the difference slowly after we get married." Luo Xiuyan said with a blushing face.
Tian Cai felt that he could no longer keep up with her train of thought. He felt that it had not been too long since Luo Xiuyan said, "People look down on me again."
"Then you told me last time that you liked someone, but that person didn't like you. Who was it?" Tian Cai couldn't help but ask.
Luo Xiuyan was stunned for a moment, then she remembered what she said last time, and her face turned even redder. "It's, it's him."
After Tian Cai's repeated questioning, Luo Xiuyan finally told everything that happened between them.
To put it simply, Luo Xiuyan happened to meet Liu Chuanjie when she was accompanying her father to the commune to do some work. At that time, Luo Xiuyan didn't pay attention to the road and almost fell into the ditch next to her. Liu Chuanjie helped her up and said a few words of concern. She fell in love with him and thought that Liu Chuanjie was gentle, kind, and good-looking.
Later, when she found out that the person was a grassroots cadre at such a young age, Luo Xiuyan felt that she knew nothing and became a little inferior.
As for how good-looking Liu Chuanjie was, Luo Xiuyan couldn't describe it. Tian Cai thought that since he and Liu Chuanbao were uncles, they should have some similarities in appearance. Doctor Liu's appearance was not even good-looking.
"So you are getting married?" Tian Cai asked curiously.
The blush on Luo Xiuyan's face, which had just subsided, showed signs of returning. "It hasn't been decided yet, but it will be soon."
"How much is the usual amount of betrothal gift in the village?" Tian Cai already knew. Carpenter Chen's daughter received a betrothal gift of 100 yuan, which was considered high. Luo Juan's was of little reference value, and she didn't know the others.
Luo Xiuyan was washing a rag and thought for a moment. "Well, it ranges from fifty to one hundred, but fifty is the least. My mother said before that the betrothal gift should be one hundred, and then I will have a dowry of fifty."
Tian Cai really couldn't comment on this. In her previous life, families who loved their daughters would let the daughters take all the betrothal gifts back home when they got married. Not only would the daughters' family also give a lot as a gift. Some asked for more, some asked for less, and some even gave nothing but money.
There is really no unified standard for this. Most of the bride's family will judge whether the husband's family values their daughter based on the amount of the betrothal gift from the man.
"I think you two should discuss this carefully. Or you could ask clearly, when he said he would make up for it later, does that mean you two can earn the money together? The Liu family hasn't split up yet, so how can you get the money yourself? Besides, even if you do, will Liu Chuanjie's mother and sister-in-law agree?"
"No, if he said he would make up for it, he will definitely make up for it." Luo Xiuyan felt that there was no need to assume what Tian Cai said, because she felt that Liu Chuanjie was not that kind of person, and she was already ready to agree.
Tian Cai wanted to persuade her again, but Luo Xiuyan had already changed the subject.
The two talked about the autumn harvest again. Aunt Du didn't plan to let Luo Xiuyan work in the fields this year. She would be responsible for cooking and washing clothes at home. By then, she would have a whiter complexion, which would make her look better when she got married before the New Year.
Both girls were quick and nimble, and in no time they had cleaned up Tian Cai's house inside and out. Luo Xiuyan had lunch here before going home.
Tian Cai took a bath during the hottest time of the day at noon, and then went to the river with a wooden basin to wash clothes.
After the schistosomiasis incident, fewer people washed clothes by the river. However, no one was infected again for such a long time that the villagers gradually returned to their old habits.
The sun was shining brightly at this time and there was no one by the river. Tian Cai walked forward a little further and found a big rock under the shade of a tree. He squatted down and soaked his clothes in the water. He took them out and slowly knocked them one by one.
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