bookrebus Chapter 487: Give Gifts if You Don’t Agree
Chapter 487: Give Gifts if You Don’t Agree
"No, no, Duoduo, we've already discussed this."
"First, we'll take out a loan to buy a small house in Ren Fei's hometown and get married. When we have enough money, we'll go back to J City and buy a bigger house. Then we can live wherever we want, or even rotate between them for half a year. Hahaha... Just thinking about that kind of life makes me happy!"
Seeing Zhang Qin looking forward to a bright future, Jiang Duoduo found it difficult to say the very realistic words in her heart.
"Duoduo, your baby is so cute! We haven't seen each other for half a year. Are you pregnant?"
They had walked halfway back when Zhang Qin noticed that Jiang Duoduo was holding a babbling baby in her arms.
"My fourth sister's child, nicknamed Hu Bao, is he cute?"
Speaking of Tiger Bao, Jiang Duoduo's focus began to shift.
She vividly told Zhang Qin that Hu Bao's special language was Agu... Agu...
When seeing something new and interesting, Hu Bao would say "Agu Agu." He would also say "Agu Agu" when he was hungry. He would even say "Agu Agu" when he saw a pretty aunt.
He also said that the way Tiger Bao smiles with the corners of his mouth raised while sleeping is so cute and healing.
"Really? Is raising a child this fun?"
I don’t know if it’s because of her pregnancy, but Zhang Qin’s eyes are full of maternal glow when she looks at Hu Bao.
She put the suitcase in her hand down and opened her arms, asking Jiang Duoduo to hold Tiger Bao in her arms.
"Tiger, can you let this beautiful aunt hug you?"
Jiang Duoduo asked Hu Bao jokingly.
“Agu…Agu…”
Hu Bao called out "Agu" twice, opened his arms and let Zhang Qin hold him.
"Ahhhh... Duoduo, he said Agu Agu to me..."
"Hahaha... Duoduo, it seems your tiger cub likes me very much!"
Zhang Qin held Hu Bao in her arms, feeling as happy as if she had given birth to such a big fat baby herself.
Sometimes she blows a kiss to Tiger Baby, and sometimes she wants to cuddle with Tiger Baby.
"I like it, my Tiger Bao likes the beautiful aunt the most!"
Jiang Duoduo dragged the suitcase that Zhang Qin had just put down, and the two of them walked towards Zhang Qin's house, entertaining the child all the way.
Ren Fei followed behind them without saying a word.
Although Zhang Qin is pregnant now, her parents should have to agree to their relationship.
But based on his understanding of Zhang Qin's parents, they would definitely ask for a huge amount of dowry this time, in the name of their daughter marrying far away.
Ren Fei's family was not well off to begin with, and he had only saved about 100,000 yuan by working hard outside over the years.
He was going to use the money to buy a house in his hometown, so he could only give a maximum of 10,000 or 20,000 yuan as a betrothal gift to Zhang Qin's parents.
"Zhang Qin, since you just got back, I won't be going to your house with you. This year, my mother, my fourth sister, and I are all celebrating the New Year in Daxi Village. After you've discussed your plans with your family, come over to my house and I'll treat you to hot pot!"
Jiang Duoduo put down Zhang Qin's suitcase and reached out to take Hu Bao back.
After entering the village, her family and Zhang Qin's family had to go in two directions. Jiang Duoduo planned to separate from Zhang Qin at the fork in the road.
"You've returned to your hometown and you're planning to treat Ren Fei and me to hot pot! Aunt Shuyue is such a great cook, why don't you treat us to a home-cooked meal?"
Zhang Qin handed Hu Bao to Jiang Duoduo, with a smile on her face.
"Isn't hot pot the perfect match in winter? What? Are you craving the delicious food my mom makes? Come on, come to my house. My mom is so hospitable!"
Jiang Duoduo picked up Hu Bao and said with a smile.
"It's a deal then, Ren Fei and I are really coming!"
"Come on, you're not unfamiliar with my mom! You guys decide the time, I'll just wait at home!"
After Jiang Duoduo finished whispering with Zhang Qin, she waved goodbye to Ren Fei and went back.
After Jiang Duoduo left, the smile on Zhang Qin's face gradually disappeared, replaced by a look of anxiety.
She was afraid that her parents would not agree with her marrying so far away, and she was even more afraid that her parents would ask Ren Fei for a sky-high dowry.
……
Jiang Duoduo waited at home for two days.
I even drove to the town market to buy a lot of seafood.
Chen Shuyue has also researched several new dishes and is waiting for Zhang Qin to bring her boyfriend home for dinner!
Unexpectedly, not only did these two people not come, there was no news at all.
Jiang Duoduo sent WeChat messages to Zhang Qin these two days, but she didn't reply, which made Jiang Duoduo feel a little strange.
Just when I was thinking about going to Zhang Qin's house to check it out, my cell phone suddenly rang.
Seeing that it was an unfamiliar number, Jiang Duoduo hesitated for a moment but finally picked up the phone.
"Hey……"
Jiang Duoduo called out "Hello", and Zhang Qin's choked voice came from the other side.
"Duoduo, I'm Zhang Qin. This is Ah Fei's phone number. My mother hid my phone. She asked Ah Fei to pay a betrothal gift of 100,000 yuan before she agreed to let me marry so far away. I had a quarrel with my parents, and now I have called a car to take us back to S City."
"Huh? Why are you arguing? It's almost Chinese New Year and you're tired of traveling back and forth and it costs money. Why don't you stay at my hotel? You've already taken the day off, so just enjoy yourself in J City for a few days. Give it some time and your parents will probably relent."
Jiang Duoduo didn't expect things to suddenly turn out like this.
From Jiang Duoduo's perspective, the betrothal gift Zhang Qin's parents asked for was indeed a bit too much. She remembered that when her sisters got married, the betrothal gifts seemed to be only 10,000 or 20,000 yuan.
Even though people's conditions have improved a little in recent years, it is not to the point where a dowry of 100,000 yuan is required. 50,000 yuan is the maximum.
However, Zhang Qin and Ren Fei left without saying a word, which was indeed a bit impulsive.
Jiang Duoduo was afraid that Zhang Qin would leave with Ren Fei like this, and if she encountered any problems in the future, she would have no one to talk to.
"Duoduo, we won't go to your hotel. We're going back to S City to work after our holiday, and we can earn three times the salary for working the New Year shift."
"When I get back to S City, I'll buy a cheap phone and then go to the business hall to get a new card. I'll contact you then."
"Oh, by the way, Duoduo, if my mom asks you where I've been, just say you don't know!"
"Okay, I understand. You should take good care of yourself then."
Since Zhang Qin has made up her mind, Jiang Duoduo feels that no matter how much she tries to persuade her, it will be useless. She just hopes that Ren Fei will treat her well in the future.
……
On the third day before the New Year.
Luo Kai, the busy man, finally has a vacation.
When Mr. Wen heard that his icy grandson had a girlfriend, he decided not to go to Hai Province to celebrate the New Year.
On the day before New Year's Eve, Jiang Duoduo and Luo Kai went to Grandpa Wen's big villa to have dinner.
Old Master Wen is very talkative, and Jiang Duoduo is also very well-behaved, following Luo Kai and calling him Grandpa.
The shouting made Mr. Wen in a very good mood, and he was so happy that he wanted to give Jiang Duoduo a gift.
These gifts include gold, jade, and antique calligraphy and paintings.
Luo Kai and his mother Wen Jiayi were not surprised. They smiled and advised Jiang Duoduo to accept it without worry, because they also accepted it often.
Whenever the old man is happy, he likes to give away his collections, and he always gives away anything that is valuable.
Jiang Duoduo couldn't refuse, so she had to accept it.