Chapter 1014

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

After finishing dinner, Wang Xiaohua took out the fireworks to play.

Li Jianjia held a sparkler, and Wang Xiaohua helped her light it.

She waved the sparkler spraying sparks, dancing with joy, letting out peals of giggles.

Watching her, Wang Xiaohua also laughed from the bottom of his heart.

He hurriedly took out his mobile phone and snapped photos of Li Jianjia.

It had been a long time since he had seen Li Jianjia this happy.

So he absolutely had to take pictures to commemorate it.

Actually, these days being together with Li Jianjia had been rather stifling.

He hoped this Spring Festival could let Li Jianjia return to her former state.

Facing life with active optimism.

Early the next morning, Wang Erhai and Zhang Yueran set off for Zhang Yueran's hometown.

Before departure, Li Xiulan specially went and caught two large live chickens.

One large rooster, one large hen.

Packed in a snake skin bag with a slit cut, only the chicken heads sticking out to breathe.

Additionally, some cardboard was padded at the bottom of the snake skin bag.

This way the chicken droppings wouldn't dirty the trunk.

"Mom, we already bought gifts yesterday, no need to bring chickens over, right?"

Wang Erhai smiled rather helplessly.

But Li Xiulan said:

"We must, we have to bring the chickens, say they're from us, this sincerity cannot be lost!"

Zhang Yueran said:

"If Aunt says to bring them, just bring them, my parents should like them."

With Zhang Yueran's words, Wang Erhai finally relaxed a little.

He was just afraid Zhang Yueran would find it dirty.

In a blink it was past ten in the morning.

Wang Erhai drove, carrying Zhang Yueran, and arrived at Zhang Yueran's hometown.

Zhang Yueran's hometown was in a small town west of the county town.

Her parents were very nice people; seeing Wang Erhai, they welcomed him with beaming smiles and even took the initiative to help carry the two chickens from the trunk.

"Fine chickens, these are free-range chickens, right?"

Zhang Yueran's father, Zhang Dehou, carrying the chickens, asked Wang Erhai this with a beaming smile.

"Uncle, your eyes are truly sharp, to be able to tell even this!"

Wang Erhai couldn't help but praise.

Ordinary people really can't tell the difference between free-range and cage-raised chickens.

Zhang Dehou laughed:

"Back when we lived in the rural area, we also raised chickens, so I don't even need to eat them, one look and I can tell; the two chickens you brought are top-notch quality, you have heart!"

Zhang Yueran laughed:

"Dad, if you like eating them, I'll take you to Erhai's hometown side every week to eat; he set up a farm specifically raising free-range chickens, and also opened a restaurant in town, just take the chickens straight to the restaurant for processing, no need for you to handle them yourself!"

Zhang Dehou beamed:

"That's wonderful, I'll go to your restaurant to satisfy my craving sometime, welcome?"

Wang Erhai hurriedly responded:

"Welcome welcome, your coming would be my honor!"

Zhang Yueran's mother, Ji Xiaolan, at this moment smiled at her husband:

"All you know is eat! The doctor said you have high blood pressure, eat less greasy food!"

Zhang Dehou said:

"I eat white cut chicken, no seasonings added, just dip in a bit of ginger-scallion juice, how is that greasy?"

Several people cheerfully carried the gifts Wang Erhai bought into the house.

Wang Erhai was infected by this atmosphere and also relaxed somewhat.

Just as they sat down in the house, Zhang Dehou even personally went to brew tea.

Not waiting for Wang Erhai to ask, he took the initiative to speak:

"Erhai, I see you and Yueran get along quite well; when do you plan to settle the wedding?"

Wang Erhai hurriedly said:

"Me coming to see you with Yueran today is also to discuss this matter; Uncle, when do you think would be appropriate for me and Yueran to hold the wedding? And also, the bride price matter, you and Aunt, how much do you plan to ask?"

Zhang Dehou laughed waving his hand: "Hey! What bride price talk, just give a little auspicious money, token gesture is fine, our customs here aren't like out-of-province demanding high bride prices!"

Ji Xiaolan also said: "Just give whatever you think, we're not selling our daughter, as long as you two live well, why care about that bit of bride price?"

Hearing this, Wang Erhai was moved in his heart:

"Uncle, Auntie, you two are truly so understanding, it makes me a bit embarrassed. No matter what, this bride price must still be given. You two may not want it, but I cannot not give it. I have to let you two elders see my sincerity, see my character, only then will you two elders feel at ease entrusting your daughter to me."

Zhang Dehou said with a laugh:

"Your character, General Manager Niu already told me about long ago. I believe General Manager Niu's words!"

Only then did Wang Erhai remember that Zhang Dehou was Niu Chunsheng's subordinate. He had followed Niu Chunsheng for most of his life. Wang Erhai was the son-in-law Niu Chunsheng introduced to him, and moreover he knew Wang Erhai was now the Big Boss, so naturally he liked him to no end.

"Uncle, thank you for your trust."

Wang Erhai, learning the reason, became even more relaxed, even more confident. He took the initiative to propose:

"I want to set the wedding date on Yueran's birthday, which is March 14th next year. How does that sound?"

"Sure, no problem. If there's anything you need us to help arrange, just tell us!"

Zhang Dehou said so.

Wang Erhai then said:

"As for the wedding matters, there's no need to trouble you two elders. Yueran and I will handle it well. You two elders just need to notify relatives and friends to attend. As for the bride price, I plan to give 188,000. Also the Three Golds and such, whatever should be bought will all be bought."

Ji Xiaolan, however, said:

"Why give so much? Don't give so much. Otherwise outsiders will know and think we're selling our daughter! What a bad reputation! When it's time for the change-of-address gift, just casually give us an 8,800 red envelope and that'll do!"

Zhang Dehou also said:

"Exactly. Don't give so much. If you want to give, give directly to Yueran. Don't pass it through our hands. We can't spend that much money anyway!"

Other families marrying off daughters all try every means to raise the bride price.

This old couple, though — Wang Erhai casually offers 188,000, and they actually treat the bride price money like a hot potato!

Not only do they not raise the price, they actively lower it.

Lower it to just 8,800!

Hearing this, Wang Erhai was even more moved.

In that instant, he also seemed to understand.

Why Zhang Yueran could have such a good temperament.

With parents like these, under their subtle influence, how could she possibly have a bad temperament?

Those women with unstable emotions, extremely biased personalities — most likely their own parents also have issues.

Take Liu Meiqi for example. Her bad temperament was inherited from her mother.

So people all say, when taking a wife, you must look at what her mother's temperament is like. Whatever her mother's temperament is, she basically will be that temperament.

Before marriage she can pretend, but after marriage she won't pretend anymore.

Marry a wife, marry a virtuous one.

And Zhang Yueran is obviously precisely that kind of virtuous woman.

So Wang Erhai swore, this lifetime, he must definitely treat Zhang Yueran well.

Zhang Yueran is a gift the heavens sent to him!

He must cherish her well!