A scumbag man trying to climb the social ladder? She turns around and marries a celibate military of

Just as she said, Mu Xiaowan worked with everyone when decorating the room.

Actually, the room is decorated very simply. Just change the bed sheet to red, and there's no need to change the two newly made cotton quilts. They have red printed quilt covers and a double happiness symbol in the middle, which is enough to create the right atmosphere.

Then hang some colorful ribbons on the roof, and finally stick the character for "double happiness" on each piece of furniture.

Chu Junbai got married but couldn't even meet him, while Chu Shaoqing was the one who kept helping him.

As for Chu Shaoze, he works for the government and is very busy every day, leaving early and returning late.

Not to mention Chu Shaoze, even Chu's second aunt doesn't help. She's here under the guise of helping, but in reality, she just chats with the old lady and watches TV. Zhang Ma has to take care of her all day.

However, Jiang Yinglan didn't intend to ask her for help; she just hoped that she wouldn't cause trouble.

Since we didn't want to make a big fuss, we didn't book a table at a restaurant.

In the summer, we could just set up a few tables in the yard, but it's winter now, so how can we eat sitting outside?

Chu Huaizhi suggested using a tent and lighting two stoves inside, which would solve the problem.

The yard became busy starting in the afternoon.

The cook was brought in from the military.

The grocery shopping and logistics were handled by Uncle Wu Anguo.

Mu Xiaowan saw Chu Junbai return through the window and helped unload the vegetables he had brought back from the car.

Everyone was busy until late at night.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill in the evening, the old man called everyone to the living room.

"Since no one from Xiaowan's family is coming, we still need to show proper respect. We haven't given the betrothal gifts yet, but we'll give them to Xiaowan today."

When the old man spoke, everyone else listened quietly.

"We give the same amount of betrothal gifts as others. For ordinary families, it's usually two or three hundred, and for better families, it's four or five hundred. Families like ours give seven or eight hundred, and some even over a thousand."

"However, if the amount of money is high, it naturally includes the cost of jewelry, clothes, and the four major items. If the amount of money is low, the in-laws will buy these items."

"Now that you're married, you don't have a place to live, so you're staying at home. There are four major items in the house, so we're converting them into cash for you."

Mu Xiaowan was delighted to hear this; this old man was just to her liking, she loved money.

When Bai Jiao'e saw that the old man was going to give so much money to Mu Xiaowan, she immediately felt a pang of heartache.

If it were another girl from a similar social class who married into the family, this amount of money wouldn't be much.

But if you give it to Mu Xiaowan, who has nothing to ask for, what's the difference between that and throwing money away?

It would be better to leave this money there and give it to her future wife.

“Dad, Junbai will be living here in the future, so the four major items in this house will be his. There’s no need to spend any more money. Otherwise, people will say we’re following the capitalist path. If people around here get married and compare our family to others, and we can’t afford such a large dowry, then we’ll be the subject of gossip.”

Jiang Yinglan glanced at Bai Jiao'e, a cold smile playing on her lips.

“These four items have been used for quite some time and are a bit worn. If we use them as betrothal gifts, people will laugh at us. Our Chu family would never do something so low-class.”

"Besides, before Junbai got married, his workplace didn't allocate him a house. After getting married, he would naturally apply to move out."

Bai Jiao'e, unwilling to give up, said, "Sister-in-law, Junbai is the eldest grandson, he has to stay by the old man and woman's side." Her implication was that she wanted to take care of the old man and woman.

That's a really clever plan.

Now they're taking care of her and her husband, and they're not even letting her son go.

The second son's family, also daughters-in-law, really have the nerve to say such things.

Jiang Yinglan might yield to Bai Jiao'e in mundane daily matters, but she would never back down on this kind of thing.

"It's enough for our parents to have us by their side. Young people have their own careers to pursue. If we keep them tied to the house, how can our Chu family continue to thrive?"

"Besides, even if we can't rely on you two, don't you still have us? Mom likes you usually, so come and keep Mom company more often. A day is quite long, it won't interfere with your shopping."

Bai Jiao'e not only gained nothing but also got herself into trouble. She cursed Jiang Yinglan in her heart, but could only force a smile and say, "I'm doing this for your and Mom and Dad's sake."

Jiang Yinglan said to Mu Xiaowan, "Xiaowan, if it's given to you, just take it. That's the proper way to do things."

Mu Xiaowan thought for a moment and said, "Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, I'll take half of the bride price!"

"No one from my family came, and even if they did, my family wouldn't have a decent dowry, so this money will be my dowry."

Actually, that's not what Mu Xiaowan was thinking. How could she bear to give up something that was already in her mouth?

This is all because she wants to gain respect from everyone in this family. To put it bluntly, she wants to make herself feel better and more free, so that no one can control what she wants to do.

Of course, she had her own little scheme in mind.

Based on what my future mother-in-law just said, even if she asked for half the money, they wouldn't withhold it.

After all, the Chu family values ​​their reputation, and they wouldn't do anything that would make them lose face.

Just as she expected,

Chu Huaizhi said, "Since we're giving it to you, just take it. A dowry isn't that important to our family. We just hope that you'll behave yourself and live a peaceful life with Junbai."

"Sister-in-law, don't be shy, just take it."

Chu Shaoqing quickly stood up, took the 999 yuan from his grandfather's hand, symbolizing longevity, and walked a few steps to Mu Xiaowan, stuffing it into her hand.

Bai Jiao'e's eyes nearly popped out of her head from looking at it.

This traitor! Has she forgotten who her real mother is?

Doesn't this ingrate know that the reason she asked for less money was for the sake of the two brothers?

Mu Xiaowan remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she was overjoyed.

This immature kid is really good at getting things done.

Chu Junbai remained a bystander throughout, neither uttering a word nor showing any emotion.

After the bride price was paid, Wu Anguo explained the specific details of the marriage.

Then he told everyone to go to sleep early.

When Mu Xiaowan went upstairs, she ran into Chu Junbai, who was also going upstairs.

The two went upstairs together without saying a word.

When they arrived at Mu Xiaowan's room, Chu Junbai called out to her.

Mu Xiaowan tightened her grip on the money.

Is Chu Junbai going to ask him for money?

They hadn't even warmed their hands to the money yet.

If Chu Junbai really asks her for money, she should give it to him according to the contract.

No, the contract doesn't state that the donated financial item needs to be handed over.

Instantly, Mu Xiaowan straightened her back.

"Is something wrong?"

"Pack your clothes and bring them over later. You won't have time to pack them tomorrow."

what?

That's it?

"it is good!"

Without pausing for a second, Mu Xiaowan quickly went back into the house and stuffed the money into the pockets of her old clothes.

I put the money and clothes together in Chu Junbai's room a while later.

No one can get into his house, so naturally nothing can be stolen.

If it were a normal wedding, there might be some commotion in the bridal chamber tomorrow. But for their "shameful" affair, everything will be fine after dinner.

So he doesn't have to worry about losing money in a crowd.

Mu Xiaowan really couldn't find a place to put the money. If she had it during the day, she could have opened a passbook.

That's all it can do now.

But she forgot there's another phrase: "fishing in troubled waters."

Mu Xiaowan quickly carried the clothes to Junbai's room. There were still empty hangers in the wardrobe, so she hung up the few clothes she had left.

Chu Junbai had two sets of military uniforms hanging in the closet: a suit and a Zhongshan suit, along with two shirts. They were all dressed very formally, just like him. But when you look at the clothes hanging next to her, they just don't match at all, just like the two of them.