Liu's mother dressed better on purpose, hoping to meet Liu Xiuni, the city girl, but after seeing her, she was a little disappointed. Yao Zhouzheng was unreliable, but he still looked decent: "Xiao Yao, I didn't expect to learn about Xiuni's marriage after visiting her. I came in a hurry and didn't prepare any gifts. I'm really sorry.
So my aunt will treat us to a meal at the state-owned restaurant at noon, to thank you for taking care of our Xiuni. "
Yao's mother didn't expect Liu Xiuni's mother to appear suddenly. She looked her up and down. She was dressed decently and must be a good match for her family. She thought to herself, "The in-laws are too polite. It is Zhou Zheng's blessing to marry Xiuni. Don't the in-laws have to work? Have they hired a family from the factory?"
Liu's mother also looked at her with a smile. She was dressed casually at home, but her home was clean. She was diligent. She had a radio and a watch at home, and she even had a bicycle. "I'm just a temporary worker. Her father is busy at work, a mechanic. Her two brothers are also busy at work, so no one came with me. I had to come and see it by myself."
They explained the situation at home to each other. In the silent contest, Liu's mother's words were very routine, making Yao's mother think that there were three regular employees in the family. She immediately became happy: "Yes, his father is also busy, and Zhou Zheng also took a temporary leave to rush back. I will treat you to lunch. How can I let you spend money when you come so far."
Liu's mother remained calm: "I didn't expect such a coincidence that I came here to catch them getting married. But we are educated youth after all, and we have to be respectful. Marriage is a happy event and we can't rush it. Children don't understand, and we adults should always understand the situation."
Yao's mother put away her smile and said, "Well, what do you think?"
Mother Liu glanced at the time and said, "It's time for dinner, let's go and chat."
In the state-owned restaurant, the four of them ordered two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes, and sat together. "In Shanghai, we now require three turns and one bell plus a 500 yuan gift. But after all, we are in different places and have different incomes, so we can definitely negotiate. I just ask for a watch and a 500 yuan gift. That's the minimum requirement, right?"
Yao's mother couldn't pretend anymore. "Your request is a bit too high. You are asking for too much. In our town, the general betrothal gift is 300 yuan. If you want three turns and one ring, it will be 38 yuan. We already have a radio at home, so we don't need to buy a new one. We just bought a bicycle, so Xiuni can ride it. I have already given 68 yuan. I am very sincere."
Liu's mother was not in a hurry either. When she was in Shanghai, she often heard her neighbors arguing about the bride price, so she had a lot of experience.
"Since you said that, I won't force you. Although we have already decided to spend our lives together, Xiuni is pretty and our family is well off, so we won't have any trouble finding a partner."
Yao's mother was somewhat happy to hear this. She didn't expect the other party to be so easy to deal with. "I think so too. This marriage is too hasty. We can think about it in the long run. We can agree to your request, but we need to save for a few more years. The family's money has almost been spent on Zhou Zheng's job."
Mother Liu put down her chopsticks and took out five yuan and put it on the table: "This money is enough to pay for today's meal. Xiuni, let's go. We are not getting married."
Liu Xiuni was dumbfounded. What was her mother trying to say? Before she could say anything, her mother gave her a look to shut up. The mother and son of the Yao family were somewhat happy: "It's not that we don't want to get married, it's that you don't want to get married. Don't let that Village Chief Xu come and make trouble when the time comes."
Liu's mother also chuckled and said, "It's okay. You can save money slowly. When your son goes to labor camp, you will have plenty of time to save money."
Yao's mother was stunned: "Why let my son go through labor camp?"
Mother Liu's expression darkened, and she looked fierce: "I heard everything from the villagers when I came here. There is evidence and witnesses, and there is no room for denial. My daughter was lying naked with your son. This is hooliganism. I will call the police now. I will also go to the factory where your husband and your son work and talk to the leaders to reason with them."
Yao's mother's expression was as dark as a piece of charcoal. She glared at Liu Xiuni fiercely: "You are threatening us."
Liu Xiuni finally understood her mother's plan, which was to sell her out. Her heart was chilled, but she could do nothing. The evidence was already in their hands. If she called the police, everything would be ruined. She had no choice but to marry into the Yao family and then find a solution.
Yao Zhouzheng was a little nervous when he saw Liu Xiuni's mother like this: "Mom, agree to him, otherwise my reputation will be ruined."
Yao's mother slammed her palm on the table, attracting curious looks from the people around her. She tried hard to control her anger: "Is there no room for negotiation? Aren't you afraid that your daughter will suffer if she marries you?"
Liu's mother said calmly, "My children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. I can't worry about it. Give me the watch and 800 yuan now, and I will leave immediately. Otherwise, I will follow my own procedures."
Yao's mother was so angry that her eyes rolled back and she almost fainted. Yao Zhouzheng immediately pinched her philtrum. She slowly regained consciousness and saw Yao Zhouzheng's face. She angrily slapped him again: "Rebellious son! Come with me to get the money."
After saying this, without even looking at the mother and daughter, Liu's mother picked up her chopsticks and ate leisurely: "I'll wait for you here for half an hour."
Liu Xiuni looked at her mother and said, "I knew you were here for no good. Are you satisfied now? How am I going to live my life in the future? Are you trying to force me to death?"
Mother Liu snorted coldly: "I usually talk to you nicely and ask you to send money back, but you cry poor all day long, and yet you do such shameless things while eating and drinking delicious food. I am here to warn you, don't think that you can get rid of everything just because the emperor is far away. You can't escape from my palm."
Liu Xiuni lay on the table and started crying: "Why did you give birth to me? Take the money today and we will end our relationship. Don't come to me again in the future."
Liu's mother turned a deaf ear to him and said, "You want to get rid of me with this little money? No way. If my life gets hard, I will come to you again."
Liu Xiuni stood up and dumped all the food on the table onto her mother: "You like it, eat more."
Mother Liu screamed to the end: "Liu Xiuni, are you crazy? You are looking for death, treating your mother like this."
Liu Xiuni was pulled away and started laughing like she was really crazy: "I can go back to the city if I go crazy. After I go back, I will go crazy every day. It's either you or me who will die. You can try it. If I don't live well, you can't live well. I am barefoot and I am not afraid of those who wear shoes. You can try it."
Mother Liu knew that she couldn't push Liu Xiuni too far, and that she had to take things slowly: "Okay, I'll take the things and leave."
Liu Xiuni finally calmed down, took out a handkerchief and wiped her mother's face: "You are too careless. How can you spill food?"
Mother Liu couldn't help but shudder, and she was really a little scared: "I will go back tomorrow and stay at your place for one night."
Yao's mother did not come again. Yao Zhouzheng threw the money and a new watch bought on the black market on the table and walked away without looking back. Liu Xiuni called him: "Don't forget to pick me up tomorrow to get the certificate."
Yao Zhou turned back angrily: "What bad luck, you came by yourself and you still want me to pick you up."
Liu Xiuni has completely let herself go: "If you don't come to pick me up, I won't get married. Can you bear the consequences?"
Yao Zhou felt like someone had pinched his vital points, and he walked away angrily without looking back.
Liu Xiuni put the money away and gave Liu's mother 200 yuan and a watch: "I have done my best. If you mess with me again, I will go crazy."
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