kvmb Chapter 190 No matter what, I have to give in to you!
Chapter 190 No matter what, I have to give in to you!
His eyes darted around, realizing this was meant to boost the woman's reputation, and he quickly asked with a smile, "Third brother's wife, what do you think? Are you willing to marry your daughter to Comrade Xiao Lu?"
He Nian pretended to refuse twice, but when asked a third time, she readily agreed: "Lu Yuan is handsome and reliable, a rare and good son-in-law. I'm just looking forward to their marriage soon!"
"That's good!" Wang Xianghui clapped her hands and asked, "How much dowry are you planning to ask for? I heard Manman say that she won't marry him if it's less than 666!"
After saying that, she glanced cautiously at the man, and if their expressions were not right, she immediately changed her words: "How can we ask for that? We're living a life together, not selling our daughter."
Presumably, they deliberately set the price so high to reject those who came to propose marriage.
Unexpectedly, Xie Susu shook her head: "Six hundred and sixty-six is not enough. When our family gets a wife, it's one in a thousand. Here, this is the bride price, you can count it!"
He Nian was stunned, and so was Wang Xianghui. In all her years as a matchmaker, she had never seen anyone offer such a large dowry!
"Thank you, Comrade Xie, are you serious?"
"Of course! If it weren't for our limited resources, I would have chosen one in a million for Manman!"
Wang Xianghui, her hands trembling, opened the envelope and poured out a stack of ten-yuan notes, plus a lone one-yuan note.
Looking at so much money, she gasped for breath. She counted it twice; it was one thousand and one yuan each time.
"Third brother's wife, count them. Oh my God, I'm so lucky to have found so many ten-yuan notes!"
Qiao Manman said with a smile, "Aunt Xianghui's good fortune is yet to come. In the future, she will not only be able to touch a thousand, but also ten thousand!"
Wang Xianghui laughed: "No wonder Man'er married well, look at that mouth of hers, she's so good at talking!"
After counting the money, He Nian put it in an envelope, somewhat worried: "Is this bride price a bit too much?"
"Not much, not at all, Man'er deserves it!"
He Nian nodded and handed the envelope to Qiao Manman: "Your mother is not capable enough to prepare a dowry for you. Take all of this betrothal gift with you. Having money in your hands will give you more leverage in your husband's family."
Qiao Manman didn't refuse: "My mother raised me all these years, that's already the best dowry she could give me. Lu Yuan, don't you think so?"
"Yes! Manman will be the head of the family from now on, I'll listen to her!"
He Nian smiled, marveling at how quickly time had passed. In the blink of an eye, her daughter was getting married. A bittersweet feeling welled up inside her.
Qiao Runming returned from outside and happened to see this scene. He was momentarily dumbfounded: "You guys... you've already reached an agreement?"
"Ha, my bad, I got so excited I forgot about you."
Wang Xianghui rubbed her nose: "Well, third brother, the Lu family gave a dowry of 1001 yuan, and they're not even asking your family for a dowry. This marriage, you..."
"I agree!" Qiao Runming looked at Xie Susu: "You must be Lu Yuan's mother! It wasn't easy for the two children to get together. Although our family's conditions are average, we cherish our daughter like a precious jewel."
"After she marries into your family, I hope you will treat her well. If you are dissatisfied with anything, please don't hit or scold her. Otherwise, my daughter will not let you off the hook."
"Ah, um?" Wang Xianghui nodded at first, thinking that Qiao Laosan was a really good father. But why did the tone change in the second half?
What do you mean Qiao Manman beat them up? With her small arms and legs, how could she possibly win?
To everyone's surprise, Lu Yuan nodded: "Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely not give Manman a chance to hit me!"
"Sigh, I'm relieved to hear you say that. How much is the bride price? It can't be less than six hundred and sixty-six."
Don't think it's too much; it's just a token of our appreciation. Your aunt and I don't want it either; Manman can take it all. But you can't use it; it's her dowry.
"Using the bride price as a dowry, third brother, you're really something!" Wang Xianghui pouted. "Comrade Xie said the bride price is 1,001 yuan, which means 'one in a thousand'."
"Oh, not bad!" Qiao Runming said calmly, wiping his hands as he sat down next to He Nian. "Comrade Xie, please don't think I'm being harsh. It's just that no one who bullies Manman ever ends up well."
She's probably one of those people who's incredibly lucky. Treat her well, and Lu Yuan will definitely get a promotion.
Xie Susu had already heard about Qiao Manman saving her son, and nodded: "Yes, Manman is very lucky. She and Xiaoyuan are a match made in heaven."
"Alright then, let's settle on this marriage?"
"It's settled, it's settled. The bride price has already been given, how can you go back on your word?" Wang Defa was afraid that Qiao Runming would make a shocking statement and cause some unforeseen changes, so he hurriedly tried to smooth things over.
Qiao Manman was making malted milk powder for him and Wang Xianghui when Wang De asked, "When do you plan to get things done? And what about Manman's job? What are you planning to do about it?"
"Let's see what she thinks!" Qiao Runming said.
Lu Yuan immediately poured tea for his father-in-law: "Dad, my vacation is limited, and I don't know when I'll be back next time. I want to get a marriage certificate with Manman. If she agrees, I can come to the military camp immediately."
Qiao Runming had just swallowed a mouthful of hot tea when he was choked and coughed by the word "Dad." Lu Yuan got up and patted his back, while Xie Susu quietly gave him a thumbs up.
Qiao Manman couldn't bear to watch and buried her head in her malted milk powder. Wang Defa covered his mouth and chuckled, while Wang Xianghui watched the show with amusement.
Qiao Runming glanced at Qiao Manman and, seeing that she didn't object, said, "You two can discuss it. My Manman has the final say."
"Okay, thanks Dad!" Lu Yuan quickly rolled back and sat down next to Qiao Manman, flattering her: "Honey, Mom and Dad have agreed to our relationship. How about we get our marriage certificate tomorrow?"
Qiao Manman rolled her eyes at him: "Aren't you afraid the snow will block the roads?"
"Don't worry, even if the snow is up to my knees, I'll still carry you! Once we get our marriage certificate, you'll be my one and only wife. We'll have a feast in Qingshan Village, then go back to Beijing for the wedding, and then my vacation will be over."
After we get married, you can live wherever you want. If you don't want to work, you can stay home and rest; I'll support you.
Qiao Manman asked, "What if I want to work?"
"Then keep working, whatever makes you happy. But honey, can you bear to let us live apart for a long time?"
It's fine when you're young, but once you have children, won't you need a man to help you out?
"How about I ask my mom to put in some effort and get you transferred to a machinery factory in Northeast China? That way, it'll be closer, and I can visit you every week!"
"No matter what, I have to give in to you!"
Lu Yuan touched his nose guiltily.
Don't be fooled by their high military allowances; being a military spouse is a job that ordinary people simply can't handle.
Those who aren't high enough in rank have to live in two different places. Those who are high enough in rank still have to do the work of two people, managing both home and work.
I'm always worried when he goes on missions. Men are under a lot of pressure and have a bad day at work, and I have to take it out on him.
Sigh, I really don't know what possessed me to fall for Lu Yuan.
It was too late for regrets. With a sigh, he said, "Dad, you've been studying mechanics all this time. I'll transfer the job to you, and you and Mom can move to the city!"