amaotonovel Chapter 421 Remember, don't say anything, just cry!
Chapter 421 Remember, don't say anything, just cry!
Anyway, I have plenty of sons, and I don't need any of them, including Shao Jinbao.
But he couldn't agree so easily. After all, he was a male, and if he was given away so easily, the team would laugh at him.
"Sister, it's not that we're being fussy, it's just that it doesn't look right for Jinbao, such a big young man, to go to the girl's house."
"Whether it sounds good or bad, it's all just what people say. As long as we get the benefits, we'll be the envy of others!"
"But my family was originally planning to find a wife for Jinbao. We'd already found someone, and we were just waiting for the meeting to take place at noon today. You've come at just the right time!"
Xiao's mother looked at Xiao Jinbao with a troubled expression, then at the others.
Seeing that his children were silent, he knew that they were also considering it.
Meng Peiyu added, "Of course, I know that two hundred yuan can't buy a strong laborer, so I also brought some treasured items from my family."
As he spoke, he took out a string of emerald green beads and a silver ring inlaid with red agate: "Don't be fooled by the fact that everyone is against this thing now. Those who know its value will recognize it as a genuine antique from a prosperous era."
"You can leave it for ten or eight years, and even if you don't buy a new car, you can easily buy a small house in the city."
The women of the Xiao family looked at the string of "jade" beads, their eyes reddening.
I had only ever heard of the wealth and power of landlords, but I had never truly experienced it.
Seeing such a beautiful necklace now, I finally understand what it means to live a life of luxury and extravagance.
"We still need to ask Jinbao's opinion!"
Xiao's mother glanced at Xiao Jinbao with a troubled expression, only to find that her son's eyes were fixed on Meng Guohao, as if he had a thousand words to say.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't quite describe how she felt. She looked at Xiao's father for help.
He then took two puffs of his pipe with a serious expression and began to haggle.
"This stuff may be good, but it's not something you can eat or drink. We're always worried about it when we handle it."
"How about this, you give us five hundred yuan, and we'll let Jinbao marry into our family."
Meng Peiyu pretended to be embarrassed: "Five hundred yuan is too much. For an ordinary family, the dowry for getting a wife is only a few dozen yuan!"
"Not much. Jinbao, being a strong laborer, can earn about a hundred or eighty yuan a year."
"Since we've been living with your family, they can't support us in our old age. We definitely need to get this money back as soon as possible."
Hearing this, Xiao's mother chimed in, "We've already spoken to Aunt Du about the matchmaking. If we agree to your family's proposal, we'll have to apologize to her. There are expenses involved in all of that!"
Meng Peiyu pondered for a moment: "I can give you five hundred yuan, but if I do, Xiao Jinbao will be a member of the Meng family, and he will have to come with me today."
Turning to Xiao Jinbao, she asked, "Would you be willing to marry into our family?"
Xiao Jinbao looked around and realized that none of his relatives cared about him.
Yes, it's all about the desire for money and the love of beads.
So he nodded decisively: "I do!"
Meng Guohao was so happy he almost jumped for joy.
Sang Sheng was quick enough to hold him down: "Be steady!"
Meng Guohao grinned from ear to ear: "Don't worry, my family will take good care of you, my good brother."
Xiao Jinbao's eyes were blank; he didn't know if his choice was right or wrong.
Meng Peiyu took out several hundred yuan from her pocket and put it on the table. Mr. and Mrs. Xiao exchanged a glance and readily accepted the large sum of money.
"Baby, you'll have to be diligent when you go to the Meng family."
If Guohao's sister treats you badly, just bear with it. We're an adopted son-in-law, so don't be so stubborn.
If there's anything you can't handle, just come back. Your parents aren't particularly powerful, but we can still back you up.
Xiao Jinbao hummed in agreement, his eyes stinging slightly.
"Go inside and pack a few changes of clothes. Go with Sister Meng. Come back and visit your parents when you have time!"
"Okay!" Xiao Jinbao replied and was about to go back to his room to pack his luggage.
Meng Peiyu stopped him, saying, "We have everything at home. Let's go first, so we don't run into that girl and both of us feel awkward!"
"Yes, yes, Miss Meng is very thoughtful. You should go with her."
Xiao's mother rushed into the kitchen and grabbed two boiled eggs for him: "Live a good life from now on, okay!"
“I know, Mom!” Xiao Jinbao sat on the back of the bicycle and waved to his family.
Meng Guohao turned his head: "Uncle, Aunt, I'm here. I won't mistreat Jinbao!"
"Sigh, we know you and Jinbao are best friends!"
Meng Guohao smiled, pushed off with his foot, and the car sped off a long distance.
Meng Peiyu sat in Sang Sheng's car, nodding with a smile.
Many villagers were waiting for news under the big locust tree. When they saw them come out, they asked, "Did the deal go through?"
"Yes, yes!" Meng Guohao puffed out his chest.
When are you having the banquet?
"I'll let you know when the date is set!" Her high, firm chest suddenly caved in.
A middle-aged woman walked towards them from a distance, accompanied by a young, pretty girl.
Du Xiulan stared blankly at them: "What do you mean, Jinbao? What's settled?"
Xiao Jinbao glanced at the girl, feeling guilty and ashamed: "Aunt Du, you should ask my mother!"
"No, where are you going? Didn't we agree to meet Meimei?"
"Auntie, he's now my son-in-law!"
Meng Peiyu went straight for the point, and when she caught a glimpse of the girl taking a step back in disbelief, her face turning pale and swaying precariously, she felt a secret thrill.
"How did you suddenly become a live-in son-in-law? Jinbao, is your mother really willing to let you marry into her family?"
"My mother..." Xiao Jinbao wanted to say, "She has several sons; she doesn't care if I'm gone!"
Before he could finish speaking, Meng Guohao interrupted him urgently: "Of course, Jinbao can have a better life if he comes to my house!"
When we proposed marriage, we not only prepared a dowry of five hundred yuan, but also bought a watch!
As he spoke, he took out a box from his pocket, took out a brand-new Plum Blossom brand watch, and put it on Xiao Jinbao's wrist.
"I forgot to give it to you earlier. Take a look, do you like it?"
Xiao Jinbao stroked the silver watch strap with his fingers, his eyes crinkling into a smile: "I like it!"
"I'm glad you like it!" Meng Guohao smiled brightly. "Auntie, I'm not chatting with you anymore. I'm taking Jinbao home!"
Aunt Du nodded blankly, "Okay!"
After riding quite a distance, he came to his senses and said to Chen Meimei with a constipated look, "Luckily you two didn't get together, otherwise my reputation as Du Xiulan would have been ruined by him!"
Chen Meimei was puzzled: "But it hasn't worked out yet!"
"It's better that it didn't work out now than that it will be embarrassing later! It's my fault for not marrying Xiao Jinbao!"
"Auntie, I don't understand!"
Du Xiulan gave her a complicated look: "You don't need to understand. Just go back and tell your parents that you didn't like him!"
"Tomorrow, Auntie will introduce you to someone even better."
"Shall we go back now?"
"How can it be!
"The Xiao family dared to try and fool me like this! If I don't skin them alive, I'm not the famous Matchmaker Du from all around!"
Du Xiulan patted her chest angrily: "Okay, pinch your thigh and cry when you see the Xiao family later."
Remember, don't say a word, just cry. Let your auntie get justice for you!