"How about..." Zhao Baolin looked at Chai Hong who was sitting there crying and thought for a long time before asking...
As a result, before the words came out, Chai Hong shook his head desperately and said: "Take it! Take it all! No matter what, we can't delay the child! I just feel reluctant and uncomfortable... don't pay attention to me, just cry for a while and it will be fine."
Zhao Baolin sighed, not knowing what to say.
Chai Hong cried all night long... She felt bad about money, and what was even more worrying was how she would live in the future. After all, how could a person live without money? Making money in the countryside is not like in the city, where income comes in every month. They only rely on the little grain they sell at the end of the year. The income comes once a year, and once it is empty, it is difficult, difficult, difficult to make extra money...
But no matter how uncomfortable she is, she will pay for it.
The next day, Zhao Baolin, Chai Hong, and Zhao Yuhe set out and met their sister Meng Huimei in Songwu County. Meng Huimei then took them to Liujia Village to meet Han Xiaoran's parents, Han Kunyan and Zhou Shaoxia.
When entering the door, Zhao Baolin was worried, fearing that he would accidentally mess it up.
But after meeting, Zhao Baolin found that this family was extremely easy-going and enthusiastic. The two families got together, and soon they were talking and laughing, without any signs of life.
"Brother, I have seen your child. Although this child is deaf and mute, his eyes are the windows to the soul, and I can see it. He is a good child... There are many people who make money these days, but they have a good heart. Not much." Han Kunyan said with a long sigh while holding the wine glass.
Zhao Baolin felt comfortable all over after saying this. He quickly raised his glass and said, "Say nothing more, brother, do it!"
"Do it!" Han Kunyan followed suit.
After a glass of wine, Han Kunyan continued: "I have fallen in love with the child, but you also know that although we are from the village. But the people in the village are more respectable, and such a big thing as marriage cannot be taken lightly. My daughter You have also seen that I am just a girl, and getting married is a first-class event. So the scene must be grand and the face must be acceptable."
Han Kunyan said it sincerely, what could Zhao Baolin say? I can only nod along.
Meng Huimei sat on the edge and said: "Brother Han, just tell me what you want to do about this matter. Our family will definitely pay for the money that should be paid, but it is too much and it is difficult to get it."
Meng Huimei told Zhao Baolin what was in her heart. It could be said that she was helping him every step of the way. She felt extremely grateful to Meng Huimei in her heart and her eyes were a little red. Although they were just cousins thousands of miles away, yet they were so kind to him... Zhao Baolin felt warm in his heart! Therefore, he nodded whatever Meng Huimei said. He believed that Meng Huimei would definitely not cheat him.
Han Kunyan said: "Don't worry, our family is also a responsible person, and we are real people, and we would never think of a lion selling his daughter. Let's just follow the average level. We have what others have. We don't want what others don't have. We I don’t pursue excellence, but I seek not to be embarrassed.”
"Brother, what you said has touched my heart, let's go!" Zhao Baolin was moved and raised his glass!
Another glass was drained.
Han Kunyan said: "According to the rules of the village, the fee for meeting is two thousand, and the fee for changing one's words is three hundred sixty-nine. We don't want nine, sixty-six, sixty-six, just to make things easier! As for the betrothal gift, I think if we can afford it, we can settle down in the city." , I don’t have the ability, I have a nest in the village, as for the ones in the city, let the children work hard on their own. As for the bride price, brother, please tell me how much you can give!"
Han Kunyan was so cheerful and didn't ask for much. Zhao Baolin was grateful. In addition, he was drunk. In line with the principle of not letting good people suffer, Zhao Baolin said: "Sixty thousand!"
"Pfft!" Chai Hong, who was sitting at another table eating under the kang, sprayed all over the floor on the spot.
"Sister, what's wrong?" Zhou Shaoxia patted Chai Hong's back enthusiastically, and said she was relieved.
Chai Hong laughed dryly: "It's okay, it's so spicy that I choked."
"It's fine... Sister, eat some food." Zhou Shaoxia picked up some vegetables for Chai Hong, and Chai Hong nodded. However, the food was not as delicious no matter how much he ate, and he was worried... The deposit was 30,000 yuan, and the bride price was 60,000 yuan. Plus the others, it’s impossible to get down without hundreds of thousands! Where can their family get so much money
Zhao Baolin continued: "We have to prepare three pieces of gold for our children. When they get married, they will be glorious."
Then, Zhao Baolin took out 30,000 yuan and put it on the table. He took out 20,000 yuan and pushed it over and said, "Brother, this is the deposit for the girl."
"Twenty thousand?" Han Kunyan was a little surprised when he saw it. Generally, deposits in rural areas are meaningless. Ten thousand or twenty thousand is common, but there are not many that reach 20,000.
No one noticed that when Zhao Baolin said 60,000 and gave 20,000, his brows obviously relaxed, as if he had figured something out.
"Brother, open it up!" Han Kunyan was not polite and accepted it.
When Chai Hong heard that Zhao Baolin only gave him 20,000 yuan, he was slightly relieved and said, "Fortunately, this guy is not stupid."
As a result, Zhao Baolin said: "Sister, this matter is all thanks to your help. This ten thousand yuan is your hard-earned money."
When Chai Hong heard this, her hands started to tremble... but she still held back her words. She always had to give face to her men outside. Moreover, it is useless to object at this time. Apart from quarreling and making a fuss, what else can there be? It's not worth it to interfere with your son's marriage.
Meng Huimei immediately beamed when she saw the money and heard these words, and said quickly: "Oh... brother, you... oh, if my sister's family is not in trouble and needs money urgently, I really can't accept this money."
"Is there something going on at my sister's house?" Zhao Baolin asked in surprise.
"Yes, your brother-in-law had an operation some time ago and he still owed a debt of 8,000 yuan. I was worried at first, but I didn't expect... My hands hurt when I took the money. Let's consider it as a loan from my sister. I will give it back to my brother in the future... " Meng Huimei said.
Zhao Baolin quickly shook his head and said: "No, what you said is beyond the pale. Are we brothers and sisters? If the money is not enough, sister can tell her brother and he will help you find a way."
When Meng Huimei heard this, her eyes trembled obviously. She seemed to be thinking about something, and she seemed to be struggling with something. She even slowed down in taking the money, but in the end she smiled and accepted the money.
After the money was given, everyone was happy with the rest, and the two families chatted until midnight.
Zhao Baolin and Meng Huimei stayed at Han Xiaoran's house for three days. During these three days, Han Kunyan and his family were very good to Zhao Baolin and his family. They greeted them and made them feel like a family. Even when leaving, Han Xiaoran's mother, Zhou Shaoxia, held on to Chai Hong's clothes and refused to let her go. She cried so hard that in the end it was Han Xiaoran's cousin and other relatives who held her and helped her back.
Seeing this scene, Chai Hong and Zhao Baolin's hearts became sour and hot... Zhao Yuhe was even more devoted to Han Xiaoran.
(End of chapter)