When Father Wen asked for a bride price of three thousand, everyone thought he was asking for it like a lion. Qiao Yicheng's face turned pale at that moment.
But in fact, Father Wen's price was three thousand because he thought that three thousand yuan was a small sum for the Qiao family.
When he had the surgery, Qiao Yicheng took out 6,000 yuan without even thinking about it, which gave Wen's father some misconceptions.
Qiao Yiben was a graduate student at a prestigious university. It was easy for him to find a job with a monthly salary of several hundred dollars after graduation.
Coupled with Wang Gang, the younger brother of the world champion, Wen's father thought that the Qiao family's wealth should be very strong, and it would be easy to get three thousand yuan.
"Dad, your betrothal gift is too high!" Wen Ju'an said to his father.
"If you ask me, the betrothal gift is just a formality. We Jinling people don't even have a betrothal gift when we get married." Wei Shufang laughed and said:
"I'll give you a hundred and one yuan as a bride price, and I'll give you one in a hundred."
Father Wen frowned and said, "In my hometown in the countryside, the more betrothal gifts you give, the more honorable your daughter will be when you marry her. What's more, the betrothal gifts will be returned with the dowry in the end."
Qiao Zuwang sneered and said: "What you said is nice. The bride price was given to the woman, but it was also held in her hands when she brought it back. Can you give it back to our man?"
"Dad." Qiao Yicheng was shocked. Qiao Zuwang had offended people with his opening, so how could he continue talking about marriage.
Sure enough, Wen's mother's already bad face became even more ugly, and she even wanted to get up and leave.
Wen Ju'an held on to his mother tightly, holding his stomach and winking.
Mother Wen stared at her daughter's belly and swallowed all her anger.
"When we women marry our daughters, we don't need a house or a banquet, and we only pay a small amount of gift. Are you men still at a loss?" Mother Wen said through gritted teeth.
Qiao Yichen broke out in a cold sweat.
"Don't you want a banquet with your in-laws?" Qiao Zuwang was greatly surprised.
People in this era believe that getting a certificate is not considered a marriage. Only after having a drink and holding a ceremony can the marriage be officially considered.
See what Wen Mu means, there is no need to hold a banquet, the young couple can just get the certificate?
Wen’s mother didn’t want to do this, but her daughter’s belly couldn’t wait. She booked a hotel for the wedding now, and it was too late. On the wedding day, her daughter’s belly had grown, and she was still laughed to death by relatives and friends.
If it weren’t for her daughter’s “pregnancy”, Mother Wen wouldn’t be sitting here!
"How could your daughter not hold a wedding when she gets married? How could you be such a mother?" Wen's father didn't know the inside story and got angry on the spot.
Mother Wen glanced at her husband coldly and said, "It's not your turn to interfere in my daughter's marriage."
Seeing that his parents were about to quarrel in front of Qiao Yicheng's family, Wen Ju'an suddenly became restless.
Wang Gang couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Everyone, please calm down and listen to me."
When the international champion opened his mouth, everyone had to give some face. Wen's father and Wen's mother also knew that this was an occasion for a quarrel, and it was their daughter who was embarrassed, so she had no choice but to endure it.
"Everyone is sitting here today to discuss my eldest brother's marriage. Since it is a discussion, it is normal to have different opinions. Don't get too excited."
Wang Gang smiled and said: "Of course we, the eldest son of the Qiao family, cannot get married casually. This wedding must be held. I know the manager of Jinling Hotel well and I will handle the banquet. I can pick a good date this month."
Once she heard that the banquet could be arranged within the same month, Mother Wen stopped talking.
What mother doesn't want to be a glamorous woman when she marries her daughter? As long as there is time, Mother Wen certainly hopes to have a wedding.
"Second Qiang, my wedding must be held, so there is no need for Jinling Hotel!" Qiao Yicheng said: "There are still many good restaurants outside."
Jinling Hotel is the best hotel in Jinling City, and the price is naturally the most expensive. Qiao Yicheng has not graduated from college yet, so he doesn't have much money on hand, and he still owes his brother six thousand yuan!
"I've thought about it. Nanfang and I are already engaged and have received our marriage certificate. It's okay to put off the wedding."
Wang Gang guessed that Qiao Yicheng was worried about money, so he suggested: "If not, let's hold a joint wedding this time. We two brothers will hold a wedding banquet together and the expenses will be shared equally."
When Qiao Zuwang heard this, he gave up and said, "You two brothers are going to do it together. How are you going to charge this money? Do you only want one share?"
Wang Gang gave him a cold glance, and Qiao Zuwang's hair stood up, and he suddenly didn't dare to speak.
"You know the situation at home in the south, and it's not appropriate to collect money from members of the family," Wang Gang said.
Qi Ziqiang nodded and said: "All the people in the Southern family are public officials, so it is really inappropriate."
Wang Gang nodded and said: "So I won't take any of the money from you, I will give it all to my eldest brother."
"How can this be done?" Qiao Yicheng said excitedly: "The cost of the wedding is shared equally, and you don't need a cent of your share of the money. What kind of person have I become!"
Wang Gang said: "Brother, don't get excited. In fact, you may not be taking advantage. After all, I will have many relatives and friends here, and I will have a lot of banquets. You will suffer a big loss evenly."
Wen's mother didn't really want to hold a joint wedding, but she also knew that Qiao Yicheng hadn't graduated and couldn't afford the money.
"Whether it's a joint wedding, the Xiang family is well-known in Jinling, and the guests who come will be rich or noble, which can also promote our side in disguise." Mother Wen sighed, but still made a concession.
Wen's father didn't know why. After Qiao Yicheng whispered a few explanations in his ear, Wen's father looked at Wang Gang in surprise.
"Now that the joint wedding has been discussed, let's talk about the bride price." Wang Gang saw that both families were satisfied and said:
"Three thousand yuan as a bride price is indeed too much. Our Qiao family is an ordinary family. My eldest brother has not yet graduated and is working. It is really difficult to come up with so much money at once."
Wang Gang said: "Uncle Wen, what do you think of a thousand yuan!"
Father Wen glanced at his ex-wife who was as cold as ice, and finally said: "A thousand yuan is fine, it doesn't count as a loss."
After everyone took a step back, the atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly became better, and other things about the wedding became much easier to talk about.
After dinner, Qiao Yicheng sent Wen's family off, while Wang Gang sent Wei Shufang and Qi Ziqiang back.
"Second Qiang, have you discussed with the Xiang family about hosting a wedding banquet together? Will the southern parents have any objections?" Qi Ziqiang couldn't help but worry on the way.
Just when they were having dinner, Qi Ziqiang and Wei Shufang wanted to ask Wang Gang, but the Wen family was around and they couldn't ask.
"Don't worry! Uncle, parents in the south are actually quite reasonable and understand our family's difficulties."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Wei Shufang sighed: "Auntie knows that you are organizing a banquet together to help your elder brother. Growing up, you have paid too much for the family."
Wang Gang shook his head and said: "Actually, it's not just for eldest brother. I do have the idea of holding a wedding together to save time, trouble and money."
The Xiang family are pragmatic people and do not have high requirements for weddings, otherwise they would not agree to Wang Gang getting the certificate first and then hosting the wedding ceremony.
As for Wang Gang himself, it's even simpler. It doesn't matter how many times he has been married.
The only trouble is that Qiao Sanli is studying in the capital and doesn't know if she can come back to attend the wedding.
The wedding is tentatively scheduled for next month, and the specific date will have to be discussed by the three families.
However, Wen’s mother was worried that her daughter would show her pregnancy, so the sooner the better.
At the Jinling Hotel, Wang Gang was not required to come forward to order the banquet. As soon as the manager heard that the Xiang family was hosting a wedding banquet, he cooperated with everything and Wang Gang could choose the banquet hall.
In the end, the wedding was scheduled for Sunday three weeks later. Wang Gang called Qiao Sanli and asked her to take a leave of absence from school and come back two days in advance for the wedding banquet.
Xiang Nanfang also informed his brother Xiang Beifang. He originally wanted to come back with Qiao Sanli, but the work unit made it difficult to ask for leave, so he could only promise to come back on the day of the wedding banquet.
When Xiang's father married his daughter, he specially arranged several cars to be used as wedding cars. Qiao Yicheng picked up the bride and drove there. The Wen family gave her enough face, and Wen's mother was finally satisfied.
On their wedding day, Qiao Yicheng and Wang Gang were wearing suits and waiting for the auspicious moment at home. Qiao Sanli and Qiao Simei were dressed so beautifully that even Qiao Zuwang went out of his way to pick them up.
There will be a banquet and many leaders are coming.
The wedding car arrived not long after, but it couldn't drive into Shamao Lane, so Wang Gang and Qiao Yicheng had no choice but to walk out.
When the family happily walked to the alley, they saw an unexpected person.
Sun Xiaomo.
Today, Sun Xiaomo is wearing a white dress and standing on the only road in the alley, seemingly waiting for someone.
When the Qiao family saw Sun Xiaomo, their hearts tightened.
Qiao Sanli and the others thought Sun Xiaomo was here to see Qiao Yicheng.
Only Wang Gang knew that Sun Xiaomo was waiting for him!
Sun Xiaomo slowly walked towards Wang Gang and Qiao Yicheng, stood in front of them and said:
"Yicheng, Erqiang, congratulations on your marriage today."
Qiao Yicheng said with some embarrassment: "Xiao Mo, why are you here?"
Sun Xiaomo deliberately said with a straight face: "We are just friends. Why don't you notify me when you get married? Are you afraid that I won't be a part of it?"
Wang Gang frowned, and Qiao Yicheng said first: "The wedding was held in a hurry, so I might have missed you. I'm sorry!"
Sun Xiaomo suddenly laughed and said: "You won't blame me for coming uninvited!"
Qiao Yicheng was sweating all over his back, so he could only bite the bullet and said: "Of course you are welcome to come."
Sun Xiaomo looked at Wang Gang again.
Wang Gang said in a deep voice: "Drink one more cup later."
