Transmigrated as My Aunt in the 70s
Chapter 103 - 097 Good Daughter-in-law

Chapter 103: 097 Good Daughter-in-law

Tian Qiusheng felt deeply embarrassed, rubbing his hands together nervously, "This is really too embarrassing, how about you just lend me two hundred yuan? I can make do with a little less for the preparations."

Tian Qiusheng had no doubt about Tian Manmu saying that he only had two hundred yuan in savings, which was already fortunate since Tian Manmu had a salary, and his eldest son was also earning a salary in the army. Otherwise, even saving that two hundred yuan would be impossible.

"How could that be okay? Brother Qiu Sheng getting married is such a rare joyous occasion, how can we make it simple? Wait for me for a while, I’ll be right back."

After saying this, Tian Manmu went to Tian Bajin’s room, and after a short while, Tian Bajin followed as well. Seeing Tian Qiusheng, he laughed heartily and said "Congratulations".

Tian Bajin took out one hundred and fifty yuan, and together with Tian Manmu’s two hundred yuan, they rounded up a total of three hundred and fifty yuan. Tian Qiusheng kept expressing his gratitude, "This is too much; three hundred yuan is definitely enough."

"It’s fine, take a bit more. Ping Gui’s wedding is indeed a big celebration, we should make it more lively for Ping Gui. It’s okay to return the money later; our family doesn’t have any major expenses to deal with in the next couple of years, you can rest assured to use it."

Tian Bajin spoke very candidly, mainly because Tian Qiusheng and his wife were both honest people, who definitely wouldn’t fail to repay the money. If it were someone like Zhong Liangcai or Gao Yuzhu with that kind of bad behavior, he wouldn’t lend them even one cent.

Tian Qiusheng thought about it and didn’t stand on ceremony. Actually, this marriage wasn’t supposed to cost so much; it was mainly the bride price which was two hundred yuan in cash that startled him and his wife when they first heard about it.

In Yuequan Village, marrying off a daughter would at most collect one hundred yuan, and there were even those who collected fifty or eighty yuan, but never had any family asked for two hundred yuan as a bride price. At that time, he even persuaded his son Ping Gui not to marry this girl, why not find another girl who didn’t demand a two hundred yuan bride price?

But Ping Gui was set on marrying this girl who demanded two hundred yuan and even claimed he had already agreed with his future wife that the two hundred yuan would just go to her family for a visit. Once the girl was married and came over, she would return one hundred and fifty yuan to help repay the family’s debt, and the remaining fifty yuan would be kept as her dowry.

The custom in Baita Town was that on the day a daughter was married off, the bride price given by the groom’s side had to be counted in front of the relatives during the feast. The more money there was, the more face the bride’s family would have, and it also showed that the bride was valued by the groom’s family. That is why some young men from poorer families were reluctant to marry girls from Baita Town, as they couldn’t afford the bride price.

Tian Pinggui and his future wife truly loved each other, and the girl was reasonable. Knowing that her future father-in-law had to borrow money everywhere for her bride price, she felt very bad. However, the bride price was set by her parents who were fond of their daughter and also wanted to show off in front of relatives and friends, so she couldn’t bring herself to ask her parents to take less. Fortunately, her parents genuinely adored their daughter and promised that they wouldn’t keep a single cent, all two hundred yuan would be given to their daughter as her dowry.

That’s why she secretly told Tian Pinggui to let his parents borrow money without worry, and after the banquet, she would take out one hundred and fifty yuan to help her in-laws repay their debts. Tian Pinggui was so happy that he hugged her and kissed her cheek twice. After hearing his son’s words, Tian Qiusheng’s affection for his future daughter-in-law grew stronger, and he even told his wife that they must treat the daughter-in-law well in the future, for she was indeed a sensible and good girl.

Tian Qiusheng also shared this with Tian Bajin and Tian Manmu, to assure them that his family had the ability to repay debts. Tian Bajin and Tian Manmu both had a favorable impression of the bride-to-be whom they had not yet met, and they told Tian Qiusheng:

"You and your wife must treat your daughter-in-law well from now on. Don’t be like those foolish adults who think suppressing their daughters-in-law is something to be proud of. People should empathize with each other, and such a sensible daughter-in-law is really a stroke of luck for you."

"Indeed, having such a good daughter-in-law is the Tian Family’s good fortune, we’ll definitely treat her just like our own daughter." Tian Qiusheng said with a face full of joy. After repeatedly thanking Tian Bajin and Tian Manmu with the money in hand, he went back home.

After Tian Qiusheng left, Tian Manmu spoke to Tian Bajin, "Who knows which connections Gao Yuzhu is planning to use in town? It seems he is really prepared to spend a lot this time!"

"Whose connections could he use? Isn’t it just the director of the Revolutionary Committee."

Tian Bajin said with contempt. As soon as Xinhua came back and said that Gao Yuzhu forced Tian Chunfang to go back to her eldest brother and ask for money, they knew what Gao Yuzhu was up to. It looks like his brother-in-law is in trouble now; He Xuewen is really something.

"The director of the Revolutionary Committee is whom Xuewen’s friend had already greeted, it seems Gao Yuzhu’s money will likely go to waste," Tian Manmu said in a relaxed tone, feeling very good about it.

The next morning, Gao Yuzhu set off for town on foot, carrying one hundred fifty yuan in his pocket, ready to use half of his savings to pave the way for his brother-in-law. Gao Yuzhu’s heart was in agony, but thinking of the better days ahead, he gritted his teeth and used half of his savings.

He initially wanted to ask Zhong Fugao for a lift to town, but Zhong Boqiang was never fond of Gao Yuzhu, and after hearing what Tian Bajin said, he certainly wouldn’t let his son help him. When Gao Yuzhu went to find Zhong Fugao, he was fixing a tractor in the yard.

Without a ride, Gao Yuzhu had no choice but to rely on the Line 11 bus, inching his way toward the town, cursing inside. Hmph, just wait until I rise to the top and get back at all you bastards who look down on others. Does he think I don’t know Zhong Fugao is faking it? The tractor was running just fine yesterday, and it ’broke’ as soon as I show up? He’s kidding a three-year-old!

Gao Yuzhu cursed all the way and finally reached the town around noon. He went straight to his brother-in-law’s house, planning to talk things over with his little sister first, but unexpectedly his brother-in-law was also at home, drinking sullenly by himself, and his little sister was washing clothes in the yard. When she saw Gao Yuzhu, she hurriedly dried her hands and invited him inside to sit.

Gao Yuzhu’s younger sister was named Gao Yulan, who was as graceful and charming as a magnolia. Unlike Gao Yuzhu, Gao Yulan was an honest woman, hardworking, modest, kind, and gentle.

Originally, when Gao Yuzhu wanted to marry her off to her current husband, she fiercely objected. Not only was this man over a decade older than her, but he was also exceedingly ugly. Most importantly, he had been married before, and his wife had died in childbirth, leaving behind a daughter. Marrying into this situation meant becoming a stepmother—something no one would want.

Both her elder brother and Mama were opposed to it, but Gao Yuzhu convinced Daddy, and Daddy, at his advanced age, knelt before her and pleaded. Gao Yulan had always been a filial daughter, and under the weight of filial piety, she had no choice but to agree reluctantly, preparing for marriage in tears along with Mama.

Although her elder brother was angry, he couldn’t go against Daddy and Gao Yuzhu, and could only watch as she married off. However, before she married, the elder brother secretly gave her fifty yuan, and also told her to come back if she couldn’t endure, assuring her that he would take care of her. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)