"They're all stuff from the department store, pretty much the same. Why compare prices? If I really can't lift them, can't we just go with each other? Why bother running back and forth?"
Isn't it to keep a low profile and not draw attention? If you buy in small quantities, who will care what you buy? Who will know how much you actually bought?
This kid is really too young and lacks sufficient experience.
But it's no wonder. She has been the apple of their eyes since she was born, spoiled by her elders and protected by her peers. Apart from the blow of her parents' death, she has never encountered any major events. It is normal for her to be inconsiderate.
Jian Shu understood and looked at her with admiration, "Aunt, you are so thoughtful."
Sure enough, the old ones are the wisest. How could anyone who could survive the hail of bullets and sit in his current position be so stupid?
Meng Ying felt helpless and amused, and couldn't help but reach out and rub her head. "You still have a lot to learn. When you get married and become the head of your own household, you have to think more before doing anything."
At this time, she couldn't help but feel fortunate that Jianshu married Gu Mingjing, a man she knew well and whose character was guaranteed. She would also be with the army in the future. The environment in the army would be simpler, and with Mingjing's protection, there would not be any major problems.
Jianshu touched her nose embarrassedly and said, "Yeah, I understand." In fact, it's not that she didn't think of it, but she was just lazy. With her elders standing in front of her, she was too lazy to think too much. Anyway, they all knew the answer and would not harm her.
If she was really alone, she would guarantee to be extremely cautious and use the same caution she had used in the black market over the years to avoid being caught by anyone.
It is better not to do anything dangerous than to put yourself in danger.
"Okay, you don't have to worry about the dowry. Your aunt is here and will always help you get it properly." Meng Ying touched her head lovingly.
"Thank you, auntie." Jian Shu rubbed her hand.
After these words, Jianshu never expressed any opinions again. Everything was up to her, and she diligently served as a display stand and tool.
In addition to following Meng Ying to visit major department stores and supply and marketing cooperatives in Beijing every now and then, the two of them also went to find a carpenter.
Jianshu was a little confused at first, wondering why they needed a carpenter. After asking, she realized they were preparing furniture for her dowry.
It is commonly known as the thirty-six legs.
Nowadays, it is popular to have thirty-six legs in a wedding, including a bed, a square table, four chairs, a large wardrobe, a desk, and a dining cupboard.
They don’t have to be exactly the same, you can add or subtract anything on this basis. All of them are furniture you need for daily use, which can be said to be a must-have for today’s weddings.
Some are prepared by the man, some are prepared by the woman, it all depends on how the two parties discuss it.
Jianshu also knows that the current 36 legs will gradually become 48 legs and 72 legs as living standards improve, and a series of furniture such as bedside tables, sofas, coffee tables, etc. will be added, evolving into the standard furniture of later generations.
But these are all things to come. What’s most important now is what’s happening right now.
They have no shortage of furniture.
Neither the Gu family nor the Jian family are like other families where more than a dozen people live together. They only have a separate private space after they get married. They have no shortage of beds and tables and there is no need to prepare any.
When she was confused, Jianshu said directly, "Aunt, there is no need to prepare thirty-six legs. We don't need them at home. Buying them will just take up space and waste space." There was another sentence she didn't say for fear of being scolded.
These things aren't cheap, what a waste of money.
"How can that be?" Meng Ying retorted, "These are things you have to prepare for a wedding, how can you not have them? The furniture at home is all old, so of course we have to replace it with new ones before we get married."
"Don't worry about waste. As long as the carpenter's skills are good, the furniture they make can be used for many years. Don't worry about the replaced furniture either. When you have children, you can give them to them. They will always be useful."
The last sentence made Jianshu blush. It’s too early to talk about having children before getting married, right?
Although she felt helpless about Meng Ying's argument that she had to replace the furniture after getting married, she couldn't refute it. After all, it was all for her, and she would be the one to enjoy it in the end.
Moreover, from her point of view, she also believed that after getting married, one should decorate the house and buy new furniture and appliances. However, since the current situation was special, she did not mention it. After all, the old ones could still be used, so she just considered it as frugality.
But since my aunt has said so, there must be no problem. Let's just do as she says, so that there will be no regrets.
However, Jianshu couldn't help but secretly complain in her heart: I really don't know who is born and raised in this era. Why is it that sometimes, my aunt is less frugal than me? These days, shouldn't a broken piece of furniture be repaired and still usable?
But then she thought again, that wasn't right. He wasn't born and raised in this era. When he was young, he was very different from now. As far as she knew, his family background was also good.
After thinking it through, Jianshu agreed, although it didn't matter whether she agreed or not. Meng Ying had no intention of listening to her opinion on this matter.
Meng Ying obeyed her at other times, but when it came to the dowry, she was so stubborn that she insisted on her own way.
"Okay, I'll do as you say. Thirty-six legs is fine. But why do we need a carpenter? Aren't they sold in the department store?" She had seen it every time she went shopping. People coming out of there were all carrying cabinets with joy.
"You just don't understand at first glance. Can the things sold in department stores be the same as those made by carpenters? We have time, so why buy those ready-made products? Of course, it's better to ask a carpenter to make them custom-made." Meng Ying gave her a look of disdain.
Then he pulled her out and said, "Okay, don't worry about it, just follow me."
Being disliked, Jianshu touched his nose, feeling helpless.
Alas, she always feels like she is being disliked these days, and is no longer the big baby who is pampered and protected.
Well, just leave. She is just a tool anyway.
Following Meng Ying out of the house, I didn't ride a bike, but took the bus directly.
I changed trains twice and then walked, going around in circles until Jianshu was almost dizzy.
I really don’t know how she remembered such a long distance.
If it were her, without navigation, she would have gotten lost long ago and would never have reached her destination.
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