RPAGF Chapter 258: No betrothal gift, just hope the man treats my daughter well
Chapter 258: No betrothal gift, just hope the man treats my daughter well
Liang's father shook his head helplessly and sighed: "How should I know? The telegram said she was getting married."
"This girl, why is she getting married all of a sudden without even telling me? I don't know what kind of guy she found." Mother Liang was so anxious that her eyes turned red, and there was a hint of anger in her voice.
Liang Jianguo sighed and said:
"Our family is not well off, and we have never been able to provide our daughter with a rich life.
As long as she can find someone who truly treats her well, no matter what his family background is, I will be relieved."
Liang Ma listened to her husband's words, nodded continuously, her eyes reddened, and her voice was filled with tears:
"Yes, as long as that boy can love and care for her, it is better than anything else.
I’m afraid…I’m afraid our daughter will meet the wrong person and suffer injustice.”
Liang Jianguo rode his half-worn bicycle, speeding along the bumpy dirt road, his mind full of his daughter's lifelong affairs.
When he arrived at the telegraph office, Liang Jianguo didn't bother to wipe the beads of sweat from his forehead. He walked a few steps to the counter and picked up the paper and pen handed to him by the staff.
He frowned, the tip of his pen hovering over the paper, his mind racing.
He knew that his daughter was far away in the Northeast, and he had never even seen what kind of person his future son-in-law was, so he was really worried.
But after a moment's thought, he wrote with great force, stroke by stroke:
"I agree to the marriage, but I don't want any betrothal gifts. I just hope that the man will treat my daughter well and protect her throughout her life.
If you treat her badly, I will take her back."
After writing, he took the note in his hand and read it over and over again. After confirming that it was correct, he handed the note to the staff.
Walking out of the telegraph office, Liang Jianguo looked into the distance with mixed feelings.
He knew that his daughter was far away from home and he could not reach her, so he had no idea what kind of person the man was.
This unknown made him feel like a cat scratching his heart, and he was anxious and uneasy.
Lin Weihua's eyes swept over the telegram, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he said half-jokingly: "Your father is still quite fierce, but it can be seen that he cherishes you very much."
Liang Ruozhu nodded vigorously and said:
“Yes, my father treats me better, and my mother loves my three brothers more.
But my dad was more partial to me, so I was able to go to high school. I have been closest to my dad since I was a child."
Lin Weihua carefully read the words on the telegram again: "No betrothal gift, only hope that the man will treat my daughter well" and said:
"Your father said there's no need for a betrothal gift, but my family still has to pay it.
I have saved a total of 2000 yuan. Don't think it's too little, this is all my savings.
I will give you all this money, and when the time comes, you can give it to your parents as a token of your gratitude for raising you."
After hearing this, Liang Ruozhu quickly waved her hands: "Don't be like this, my dad said no."
Lin Weihua gently held her hand and said earnestly:
"Ruozhu, your father's words of no are just polite words, we can't really do this.
What's more, you have three younger brothers, and your parents raised you and treated you very well.
This betrothal gift is my heartfelt token and also my respect for them.
We can't lose our manners just because of their consideration.
I want them to know that I will treat you well and let them rest assured in leaving you to me.
Besides, we all have jobs now, and our family situation is not bad."
Liang Ruozhu's eyes were red. Seeing this, Lin Weihua panicked instantly and said at a loss:
"What's wrong with you? Do you think this money is not enough?
If it’s not enough, I can borrow some later.
Liang Ruozhu quickly shook her head and said:
"I'm really touched. Who would give all their money to the woman's family? This is too much.
I'm just worried about what your mother will think of me when the time comes. After all, I have to pay so much money at once."
Lin Weihua sighed hurriedly, gently hugged Liang Ruozhu into his arms and said:
"That's not true, don't overthink it. I earned it myself and hid it secretly. Even my mother doesn't know about it.
You know Panpan, she's thoughtful and considerate, and every time we go out to work together, we can earn dozens of dollars."
He looked her in the eyes seriously and continued, "I'm going to take you to buy some things now. They will be useful when we get married."
Lin Weihua took Liang Ruozhu into a tailor shop.
The tailor shop was not big. The owner was a middle-aged woman with a kind smile on her face. When she saw them come in, she greeted them warmly.
After a conversation with the shop owner, Lin Weihua began to select fabric for Liang Ruozhu's wedding. His eyes were immediately drawn to a piece of red woolen fabric. He said, "I'll use this fabric to make a dress for my partner."
The middle-aged woman smiled and said, "Okay, what style do you want?"
Liang Ruozhu chose a red coat, and Lin Weihua continued, "What other clothes do you have? Let's choose another one."
A piece of navy blue cashmere fabric comes into view. The cashmere is delicate and soft, with a soft luster.
Its texture is lighter than wool, but it has excellent warmth retention.
Lin Weihua nodded and said, "Is this a ready-made garment? I think this one is pretty good, Ruozhu, try it on."
Liang Ruozhu pinched him lightly and said, "No need, just buy me one. How can I wear so many clothes?"
"It's okay, I have fifty cloth coupons. Panpan said she is not free to come today, so you can pick whatever you want, she will pay for it." Lin Weihua said.
"Are you trying to trick your sister?"
Lin Weihua touched his nose and said:
"From now on, we should just listen to her, okay? My sister has been good to us, so we just need to remember it.
I also have to pick out clothes for my parents and sister."
"Young man, shouldn't you choose one for yourself?" the middle-aged woman reminded.
Lin Weihua almost forgot about himself and bought six sets of clothes at once, spending thirty cloth coupons and one hundred and sixty yuan.
Liang Ruozhu's heart was bleeding, and Lin Weihua took her to the photo studio to take wedding photos.
Lin Weihua and Liang Ruozhu walked into the photo studio hand in hand. The photographer was a middle-aged man wearing black-framed glasses. He smiled and asked the two to stand in front of the backdrop.
The backdrop is a piece of black velvet without any fancy decorations.
There are a few pots of plastic flowers placed next to it, which adds a touch of vitality to the scene.
Lin Weihua was wearing a neatly tailored dark blue Mao suit with straight lines and every button buttoned neatly. A small piece of his white shirt collar was exposed at the collar, making him look energetic.
Liang Ruozhu was wearing the red woolen coat they had carefully prepared, her hair was neatly combed behind her ears and pinned with a pair of exquisite black hairpins, and her face was filled with a shy and happy smile.
The photographer stood behind the camera, holding a black shutter release cable in his hand, constantly adjusting the camera's angle and focus.
He patiently instructed them: "Young man, straighten your shoulders a little more. Young lady, tilt your head a little. That's right, smile and don't be nervous."
With a "click", time seemed to freeze, and their happy moment was frozen on the black and white film.
They are quite happy here, but Lin Panpan is in trouble.