"Sister-in-law, how can you give 2,000 yuan as a betrothal gift? It's really too much. Bai Yi's monthly salary is 270 yuan, and they can never spend it all."
Lin Tieshan looked at Xiao Fuxing and Zhou Fengying, fearing that Brother Xiao's son and daughter-in-law would be dissatisfied.
After all, Yang Baiyi is only Brother Xiao's grandson. What Brother Xiao and Sister Muxue did could easily cause family conflicts.
"Uncle Lin, you don't have to look at us, we won't have any objections.
Let alone a betrothal gift of just 2,000 yuan, even if my mother spent all the family money on Bai Yi and Wan's wedding, we wouldn't have the slightest objection."
There was no hint of reluctance in Xiao Fuxing's words, and Zhou Feng's expression remained unchanged from beginning to end.
No one knows better than the Xiao family how much Yang Baiyi has done for the Xiao family.
If it weren't for Yang Baiyi, the Xiao family of three would still be undergoing reform on the farm, and they wouldn't have the high positions and happy lives they have today.
Yuan Ying, who was holding her daughter, suddenly laughed out loud. When she realized that everyone was looking at her, she quickly put away her smile.
"Wife, what are you laughing at?" Lin Xiao asked curiously.
The two families are discussing the marriage of my sister and brother-in-law, not telling a joke.
"When other families discuss marriage, it's usually the woman who sets the conditions and the man who haggles. But in our family, it's the other way around. The man is desperate to give, and the woman is desperate to refuse. I find it quite refreshing."
Yuan Ying started laughing again as she spoke.
“That seems to be the case.”
Yuan Ying's words successfully made both families laugh.
"Alright, let's stop pushing it back and forth. It's settled. Sister Fengxia, since you have no objections, let's discuss the wedding date for our two children."
Mu Xue didn't want to continue to worry about the trivial matter of the bride price, she just wanted her eldest grandson to get married as soon as possible.
"Yes, Brother Lin, you should arrange your work. You must be present when the two children get married."
Xiao Qingyang extended an invitation to Lin Tieshan's family.
"That's for sure. I only have this one daughter, and I've raised her with my heart. We have to attend her wedding no matter what.
How about setting it for after National Day? How about the ninth day of the ninth lunar month? That happens to be the Double Ninth Festival, a rare and auspicious day.
In peacetime, the military is not that busy except for routine training missions.
"Okay, it's settled then."
It is less than a month away from National Day now. It is not too long, but it is enough time to prepare for the wedding.
After discussing the serious matters, it was time for the two brothers to have a drinking contest.
"Uncle Lin, I was lucky this time when I went to the Northeast. I dug up some old wild ginseng. I'll make you a few jars of ginseng wine tomorrow."
After digging ginseng last time, Yang Baiyi soaked it repeatedly in wood-type spiritual liquid in the space several times to ensure that there was no trace of odor.
The two old brothers drank until mid-afternoon, and only reluctantly ended after being persuaded by Mu Xue and Liang Fengxia.
The Xiao family was still arranged to stay in the retirement home, in the same two-story building as last time.
The next day, Yang Baiyi made several jars of ginseng wine for Lin Tieshan at once, which made Lin Tieshan very happy.
"Bai Yi, I want to go see my grandparents. Can you go with us?"
Xiao Fuxing's driving skills are not proficient enough. For the safety of themselves and passers-by, the two decided to trouble Yang Baiyi.
"Okay, I don't have anything to do anyway."
Lin Wanru had been away from home for many days, so of course she wanted to stay with Liang Fengxia. Yang Xiaoxiao and Yuan Ying went back to her parents' home early in the morning to play with Yuan Hua.
Yang Baiyi drove to the department store and bought gifts for the two elderly people.
After getting her salary, Zhou Fengying became much more generous than last time. She used her salary to fulfill her filial duties without so many concerns.
When the jeep stopped at the factory's staff quarters, Zhou Fengying, holding her son, and Xiao Fuxing and Yang Baiyi got out of the car carrying bags of gifts. They immediately saw Zhou Qianxiang listening to the radio in the yard.
"Fengying is back?"
"Come to see your grandparents again?"
The aunties and ladies in the family compound greeted us warmly with flattering smiles on their faces.
Last year, most of them had gossiped to some extent.
When Hou San and Zhou Ronghua were arrested, these women were terrified.
They never knew that gossiping about one's wife could also lead to arrest by the police.
After Hou San left the bureau, he was unable to keep his job, and for this reason Hou San often caused trouble for Zhou Ronghua.
Hou San, who is barefoot, is not afraid of those who wear shoes. He looks like he is determined to fight to the death.
Zhou Ronghua was fed up with it, and feeling guilty, he did not dare to report the case. In the end, he could not bear it any longer, and had no choice but to transfer Wang Tiemei's job to Hou San.
After Zhou Fengcheng graduated, as expected, he could not find a job, so he had to respond to the call and go to the countryside.
Zhou Ronghua made all the plans, but in the end, the gains did not outweigh the losses. His youngest son did not get the job in the government agency as he wished. He wasted 180 yuan and lost his job.
"Old friends, that's all for today. My eldest granddaughter is here to see me."
Zhou Qianxiang picked up the radio with a happy look on his face and walked towards Zhou Fengying.
"Grandpa, is my grandma at home?" Zhou Fengying hadn't seen her grandfather for a year and seemed a little excited.
"At home, your grandma was still talking about you yesterday. Is this Junjun? You've grown up so much. Come home with grandpa."
Zhou Qianxiang took a few people upstairs.
"Old lady, look who's here?"
As soon as he entered the door, Zhou Qianxiang shouted at Chai Sujuan.
"When will the eldest granddaughter come back? You must miss grandma so much."
Chai Sujuan took Xiao Junyi with a look of surprise on her face. Junjun was not shy and let Chai Sujuan hold him.
"Grandma, we came here yesterday to do some business in Luoshui City. Are you and Grandpa in good health?"
After not seeing them for a year, Zhou Fengying felt that her grandparents looked even older, and her nose felt sore.
"Don't cry, granddaughter. We are doing fine. We can eat and sleep well. But I miss you often."
Chai Sujuan used her skinny hands to wipe away the tears from the corners of Zhou Fengying's eyes.
"Grandma, you must take care of your health. Fengying and I will come to visit you often in the future."
Xiao Fuxing and Yang Baiyi put all the gifts on the table.
"Okay, okay, we're waiting for you to come and see us. You two kids, just come if you want. Why are you carrying so many things?"
Chai Sujuan complained, but she was very relieved in her heart.
"Grandma, I'm working now and earning a salary. I can earn money to support you."
Zhou Fengying said proudly.
"Ever since I was little, I knew that my eldest granddaughter would be someone with great potential, and now we are enjoying the blessing of having a great granddaughter."
Looking at her eldest granddaughter who was now full of energy and confidence, Chai Sujuan secretly cursed her eldest son and his wife for being so blind. They had pushed away their most promising child with their own hands.
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