Chapter 143: Preparing the Dowry

Midnight~

Zhang Cuilian and her mother stayed for two days and went back. Before leaving, Zhou Peng also wanted to set up a banquet to entertain them. The comrades-in-arms who lived around heard that Gu Zhicheng's mother-in-law led his fiancΓ©e over to "inspect". They all want to give him a long face.

There were too many people who came to invite them to dinner. Dong Lihua could only excuse herself on the grounds that it was inappropriate for the two of them to get married.

Gu Zhicheng also lived in his dormitory for the past two days. During the day, I will prepare a meal and send it to my mother-in-law. I want to whisper something to Zhang Cuilian. Dong Lihua hid in the next room. Two people go out for a spin alone. That's definitely not going to work. Therefore, the scene that the people around can see is Gu Zhicheng leading his mother-in-law and Zhang Cuilian to wander around the compound. Some people think that Dong Lihua is too unkind. But some people think that Zhang Cuilian's tutoring is very strict.

Left Suiyuan. The two took the train home. Zhang Cuilian knew that it would be impossible for Dong Lihua to go to the provincial capital when she returned to Q City. Fortunately, Q City is not the terminal station of the train. I bought a ticket directly to the provincial capital. For this reason, the mother and daughter spent another four hours on the road.

Zhang Cuilian couldn't help but sigh. The train is running too slowly. Although the high-speed rail station in Q City was still under construction before the death of the previous life. The air-conditioned car with the prefix is comfortable to sit in. But it was only two hours before I got to the station.

Arrived in the provincial capital. Zhang Cuilian went to the guest house where she stayed last time. The waiter at the front desk still remembered her. It's just that she didn't expect that so soon, she would have another old lady who was born in her eyes.

"Sister. You're shopping again. The waiter was carrying two thermoses. While opening the guest room, I inquired curiously.

"Last time, I accompanied my sister-in-law to tutor. This time, I brought my mother-in-law over to do something. Zhang Cuilian responded with a smile. He took the thermos and closed the door.

The waiter sighed with envy on his face. Slowly returned to his job.

It would be much easier to go shopping with Dong Lihua and the two of them. Walk first to the Qiulin company. Look at the dazzling array of imported goods. Dong Lihua's eyes were straight. I just think one looks better than the other. One is more expensive than the other.

"You see this 'Bragi' is so beautiful. It's just too expensive. Dong Lihua saw a fake model wearing a dress worn in summer. I reached out and touched it, and I didn't know what it was. I just feel soft and slippery. It's just that the price on the label scares people to death.

Dresses are expensive. The fur area is even more expensive. The mink, the rabbit, and the fox fur are more beautiful than the other, and the other is more expensive than the other. Even the cheapest mink. That's tens of thousands. Looking at a staggering price point. Dong Lihua had the heart to buy a dowry for her daughter, but she only sighed and was shy.

"Oops. Mother. This is the most upscale place. Don't you see that it's all foreign hair? Ordinary people are willing to do this. Zhang Cuilian comforted Dong Lihua. The latter lost his temper unhappily: "Then what did you bring it for?" I can't afford it either. ”

"If you can't afford it, you won't let me see it. It's coming. Zhang Cuilian's mother and daughter walked out of Qiulin Company. The two went to a small restaurant opposite, asked for a pound of potstickers, and ordered two side dishes to fill their stomachs.

"Let's go for a walk again. You take me where we can afford it. Mom doesn't have to go to the world. You don't want to think about how much we will pay for this day. Dong Lihua took a bite of the potsticker fiercely. I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was actually a shrimp inside.

"Girl. Look how big this shrimp is. Dong Lihua picked out the shrimp. put it into the small plate in front of Zhang Cuilian.

A simple move. Zhang Cuilian's heart moved. Suppress the sourness in your heart. smiled and said, "Mom." What I want is shrimp stuffing. Their family is big. Don't give it to me. Eat it yourself. If it's cold, it won't smell good. ”

Dong Lihua frowned: "Ah." Stuffed with prawns. That's a lot of money. Don't eat like this next time. I got the noodles. How much did it cost. ”

Zhang Cuilian smiled. raised his head and coaxed Dong Lihua: "Before I leave." Gu Zhicheng gave me money. He said there was nothing over there. I don't have time to entertain you. Let me make sure you enjoy it for him. ”

Dong Lihua put down her chopsticks when she heard this: "He gave it." I remember that his passbook is still in your possession. Where does he have any money? ”

Zhang Cuilian took a sip of hot soup. explained to Dong Lihua: "At the beginning, all his allowances were on the passbook. Later, I thought that he couldn't have a penny in his hand. And he took it back. Every month, I will be paid all the living expenses left. Transferred to that end, the allowance should have increased, and there should be any subsidies. I don't understand either. Anyway, the money I get paid the same every month. He also saved a lot in his hands. ”

Thinking about the sisters in the dormitory, sometimes it is inevitable that they will compare their respective objects with each other. Zhang Cuilian looked at such and such small gifts and gadgets in their hands. She really didn't envy it at all.

She also hoped that Gu Zhicheng would buy herself a small necklace. But he didn't have that idle time, and he didn't have any money. This man always lets himself buy whatever he likes. But the point is that I can't bear it.

Zhang Cuilian sneered when she thought of this: "He wants to save some private money." Unless he withholds the bride price from their family. Otherwise. It's too hard to do something. ”

For Gu Zhicheng, Dong Lihua appreciates this the most. In her opinion, this is the truest guarantee of a man. Willing to provide for a family. Willing to treat Zhang Cuilian sincerely.

A few days over there. Dong Lihua watched coldly, and felt that Zhang Cuilian's vision was really good. Gu Zhicheng was several years older than her. He also stayed in the army all the year round, worked calmly, and had a mature mind. The two get along more like a father doting on his daughter. Zhang Cuilian also often makes a small temperament, but also pays attention to proportion.

is not like Ding Mei and Zhou Peng next door. As soon as I moved in, there were two jokes. Once because of the furniture, once because of the cooking. Before the days have passed, I will start bickering first.

However, although Gu Zhicheng did not say the reason. I also learned seven or eight points from what I heard from other neighbors. Just because Ding Mei and Zhang Cuilian came to the station together. Gu Zhicheng changed tricks every day to coax the two of them to be happy. Three meals a day were delivered in the wind and snow. Those who think of the Dharma look for fresh apples everywhere.

Zhou Peng not only didn't go to the cafeteria to cook for Ding Mei. But he asked her to cook three meals a day at home. It's called to see her craftsmanship. Pick a few dishes that you can get your hands on and invite your comrades to come over.

Ding Mei mistakenly thought that she only invited Dong Lihua's family. It's awkward. The stinginess revealed in and out of the words also made Zhou Peng dissatisfied. In the end, the two had a big fight.

Anyway, when Dong Lihua left. Zhou Peng did not invite his comrades-in-arms to his home. Dong Lihua compared the two. I think my daughter is quite lucky. At least before getting married. The two have a deep relationship. They also know each other's tempers. Otherwise, it will take a while to run in like these two.

The mother-in-law looked at how satisfied her aunt looked. When Zhang Cuilian led her to go shopping. I bought a lot of things for Gu Zhicheng. provoked Zhang Cuilian to complain sourly on the side: "He is in military uniform every day." Taking off the training uniform is the regular uniform. It doesn't help you buy him that dress. ”|β€œ Ah. A rough old man. You don't need to wear such good shoes. ”

It took three whole days. Dong Lihua bought more things than An Rong's mother and daughter. If it weren't for the money she had spent. I'll have to buy some more.

Xie Jun led Xie Jihao to pick them up at the station. Seeing the two of them get off the train with big bags and small bags, their eyes widened. There are twelve packages. One person carrying six of them how did they get on the train?

"Oops. Gu Zhicheng called and said that the two of you went to Harbin. I knew you weren't going to spend your money. You can't go home." Xie Jun looked at the large pile of bags. Said helplessly.

"What the hell. I can't spend money. Dong Lihua smiled and was angry. Without waiting for Xie Jun to speak, he said to him excitedly: "It's a big city in the end." The things sold are better than ours. It's more complete than ours. The price is also cheap. I bought quite a bit of cloth. I'm going to make eight quilts for Cuilian. ”

Xie Jun shook his head and said with a smile: "The day is still undecided. I bought the child's dowry first. I don't know, I think our daughter can't get married. ”

When she got home, Zhang Cuilian went to cook. Dong Lihua cleaned up her things in the house. This is not cleaned up and not found. Now when I clean up, I find that the place at home is too small.

"It's not a good idea for a few of us to squeeze into the factory. You said that Cuilian would get married at that time. Where will my uncle pick up his relatives? Now Dong Lihua can say anything to Zhang Cuilian and Gu Zhicheng.

Xie Jun also thought about this at home. Discuss with Dong Lihua: "There is more and more work now. A number of units have also withdrawn their own garages. Lao Gao introduced it. And I picked up quite a few myself. Days when you're not at home. I signed fixed-point maintenance contracts with three units. Our family's business will definitely become more and more prosperous in the coming year. ”

Dong Lihua nodded knowingly: "That's it." You have to hire two big workers. We don't have a place to live. You want to rent a house. ”

Buying a house is not practical yet. After all, Zhang Cuilian has not yet married. I have a lot of money. Just rent a house for a few years.

"There is a rented house on the seventh floor of the back community. Twenty dollars a month for heating. But it has to be paid once a year. The house is pretty good in its eighties. What do you think? Xie Jun discussed with Dong Lihua.

"You don't see it. Look at it. If you think it's okay, it's okay. After speaking, his face was tired and impatient: "Oh, what are you still discussing with me about this." ”

Xie Jun was stunned for a moment, and then laughed. Dong Lihua, who was laughing, was confused. After laughing for a long time, he sighed: "This is how life is good, we have plenty of money in our hands." You see, you don't care about the money anymore. ”

There was no shortage of money in the past. Although it is better than others to rely on farming, it is not a well-off family. The two of them earn money for retirement. Be budget-conscious and try not to spend money outside. Now the rent is more than 200 yuan a year. She didn't care anymore.

You must know that Zhang Cuilian was for more than 80 yuan in tuition back then. chased Zhang Cuijun down the street with a kitchen knife. It's only been three years. The two of them spent 1,800 yuan and didn't feel any pain.

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