Chapter 363: If Others Have It, She Cannot Have Less

The Party Secretary and the Village Head, being officials of some sort, quickly hit it off with Fu's father, the Deputy Factory Director.

Only then did they realize the girl Chuxue had married was no ordinary family: "Oh my, Chuxue didn't let a single word slip. Today we've truly benefited, getting to sit and drink with you, the great Factory Director."

Fu's father said modestly, "Deputy, deputy."

"Whether it's the full or the deputy, you're still a Factory Director, right? Besides, without the deputy, where would the full come from? Don't you agree? It's only a matter of time."

These words kept a smile on Fu's father's face that never faded.

Liu's father and mother were initially very nervous, but they hadn't expected Fu's couple to be so casual, so they weren't so restrained anymore.

While the Party Secretary and the Village Head chatted with Fu's father, Liu's father could occasionally interject, and Liu's mother warmly entertained Fu's mother.

Kong Yizhang occasionally spilled some of Fu Yan Cheng's embarrassing stories to Liu Chuxue, and laughter frequently echoed from the room.

Once everyone picked up their chopsticks, they were instantly dazzled; Fu's mother's eyes lit up: "Chuxue, your cooking is truly excellent. My Yan Cheng is lucky to have such a mouthful of fortune."

For a moment, everyone fell silent; the dishes were so delicious, no worse than the chefs at the state-run restaurant.

After the meal, the Party Secretary and the Village Head knew the main event was next, so they stood up to take their leave.

Fu Yan Cheng and Liu Chuxue saw them all the way to the main gate, where each was handed a pack of Daqian Sect cigarettes: "In the future, please keep an eye on my father-in-law and the others."

The Party Secretary and the Village Head had no chance to refuse and could only accept.

Seeing they were given sincerely, they put them away: "Shanliang is a good one; even if you didn't say it, we would certainly take care of him."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, they watched them leave.

Unexpectedly, as they turned around, they saw Kong Yizhang standing behind them: "Why did you come out?"

Kong Yizhang smiled: "Your sister-in-law's cooking is too delicious; I had to go out and stretch my legs."

Fu Yan Cheng glanced at him, nodded slightly: "Don't go too far."

Kong Yizhang waved his hand: "Got it."

As Liu Chuxue and the others entered the room, they heard Fu's mother say: "The betrothal gift is six hundred and sixty-six."

Before she could finish, Liu's mother waved her hand: "Isn't that a bit high? There's no betrothal gift this high in the village; we aren't selling our daughter."

Fu's mother patted Liu's mother's hand: "Mother-in-law, listen to me. In the family, no matter which son gets married, the betrothal gift is two hundred yuan plus a bicycle. Oh, no, the third son's wife had a sewing machine; her family provided the bicycle as part of her dowry at the time."

Hearing this, Liu's mother was somewhat confused: "Then, you, this?"

Fu's mother glanced at Fu Yan Cheng who had just entered: "The extra four hundred and sixty-six is Yan Cheng's idea; he added it himself. The family will also provide a bicycle; as for the sewing machine, watch, and radio, Yan Cheng will make up the difference."

Hearing this, Liu's father and mother were stunned. In the village, if a daughter's marriage included even one major item, it was already remarkable; they never expected their second daughter to receive such a high betrothal gift, with none of the three rounds and one sound missing.

Liu's father looked at his daughter, and Liu Chuxue turned her head to look at Fu Yan Cheng.

Fu Yan Cheng first explained why his grandfather hadn't come today, then said solemnly: "I sincerely seek to marry Liu Chuxue; naturally, if others have it, she cannot have less. These items will all be delivered on the day of the engagement."

Since Fu Yan Cheng had said so, Liu's father and mother didn't say anything about refusing; after all, this was the in-laws' respect and face for Liu Chuxue.

With the matter settled, Fu's father and mother didn't stay much longer; they agreed on the ninth of next month for the engagement, when the betrothal gifts and the three rounds and one sound would be delivered together.