Chapter 27: Marriage, house purchase, betrothal gifts, etc. are not a problem
"Can't we meet our family anytime? Xiaoyan is so outstanding, our family likes her so much.

The key is how you go to meet Xiaoyan's family, how much engagement gift you bring, and what the appropriate betrothal gift is."

Zhao Qiuhong rolled her eyes.

"Mom, didn't you tell me last time to keep it a secret and find out what Meng Yan has to say to see how much she wants?"

Lin Han asked with some surprise.

"Yeah, I asked, and Xiaoyan just said she didn't think that much about it."

Zhao Qiuhong sighed:
"After we met at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital, I asked her about this again, and she just said that betrothal gifts were rubbish and that we shouldn't ask for so much.

If you must give, just give a few thousand dollars, just for the sake of good luck.”

"How about that?"

Lin Han frowned angrily:
“That’s true, but marriage is not just a matter of class, nor is it just a matter between two people. It also involves the families and relatives on both sides.

If we really want to give it to her like this, the other relatives of Mengyan's family will laugh at her family for marrying off a woman who is a loser and has a bad reputation."

"That's right! Xiaoyan is such an outstanding child. It's a blessing for our family to marry her as our daughter-in-law. How can we treat it like a joke?"

Zhao Qiuhong's voice sounded more and more worried:
"But she insisted on saying so, so I didn't dare to ask her any more. I just thought about finding out how much the betrothal gifts in Jinghai are generally, and then comparing it with what we have in Donghai, so I can marry someone who is similar to me."

"The amount of betrothal gifts in Jinghai is very high?"

Hearing Zhao Qiuhong's worried tone, Lin Han made a rough guess.

"It is very high..."

Zhao Qiuhong sighed heavily:
"Mom has asked around, and the average family in Jinghai costs 16.8.

If the woman is outstanding, you should give more, ranging from 26.8, 28.8, to 36.8.

To be honest, my mom can actually afford the bride price alone. After all, your parents have saved money all their lives just so that you can marry a good wife.

But in addition to the bride price, you also have to buy a house for your marriage. As you know, the housing prices in Donghai are rising.

My parents don’t have much ability. They have only saved one million yuan for you in their lifetime. This amount is only enough to buy a small house of 60 or 70 square meters..."

"Mom, our family actually has so much money?"

Lin Han was stunned.

In his memory, his family had always lived in poverty.

The house we live in is an old and dilapidated one that was allocated to us by the company based on our length of service when my grandparents were still alive.

Normally, Zhao Qiuhong gave him and his sister Lin Yue very little pocket money, and they would only buy new clothes when they were really out of wear.

Lin Han remembered that when his family was very poor as a child, he once picked up his sister's flowery socks and coat to wear, and was laughed at by his classmates for a long time.

With the family's situation like this, how could they save up one million?

Lin Han suddenly felt a little sad.

Lin Guodong and Zhao Qiuhong both earn a fixed salary. I'm afraid that when he was very young, or even when he was just born, they had already been planning for today's situation.

"Silly boy, do you think one million is a lot? Money is so scarce nowadays, you can't afford it when it comes to big things like getting married and buying a house."

"Mom, listen to me."

Lin Han thought about it and said:
"I know you're doing this for my own good, but you really don't have to empty out your life savings for this money.

To be honest with you, when I was in school, I started a small business with my friends and made some money.

It may not be enough to buy a big house in Donghai at the moment, but it is definitely enough to give Mengyan's family the engagement money, betrothal money and wedding expenses."

After receiving the achievement reward last night, Lin Han originally planned to use the money for this.

It would also relieve some pressure on the family. But Zhao Qiuhong didn't believe it at all.

"What nonsense are you talking about? You are still in school, where can you get so much money?

I'm telling you, don't have any bad ideas to persuade Xiaoyan not to give up the house, the betrothal gift, or anything like that. Our family can't afford to lose face by that person.

Okay, Mom is just nagging you. Xiaoyan will be waking up soon. Go back quickly and don’t let her find out.

Mom and your dad will go and see if there are any good properties at the right price.

Tell Xiaoyan that this Friday is your grandmother's 70th birthday, so why not take this opportunity to bring her back to formally meet the family."

"Okay, I understand. I will follow her..."

Lin Han nodded and turned to go into the house.

As soon as he turned around, he saw Jiang Mengyan, who had woken up at some point and was eavesdropping through the crack of the door.

"Is Sister Qiu talking to you about the engagement gift and the betrothal gift?"

Pulling Lin Han into the house and sitting down, Jiang Mengyan asked.

"Yes."

Lin Han nodded and had no intention of hiding it from her.

After all, marriage is a matter between two people, and it is not appropriate to take on too much and act like a hero.

"I told her before that she didn't need to prepare a betrothal gift for my family, just a token of appreciation would be enough... She really thought I was just being polite."

Jiang Mengyan sighed, held Lin Han's hand, and said earnestly: "Lin Han, can you help me persuade Sister Qiu?
We have been friends for so many years, and I understand your family situation. There is absolutely no need to empty your family's savings just for the sake of face.

There is no rush to buy a house. Isn’t it good enough for us to rent one like this now?
As for the bride price, what's the point of giving so much? I'm a professor, and my salary and bonuses are more than enough for us to live on and support my parents.

This is assuming you don't have a job.

Once you graduate and get a job, our lives will become more and more comfortable. There will be no need to empty our family's savings, right?

Sister Qiu and the others have suffered all their lives. They should be enjoying their lives now, but I think it’s not good for them to be like this, not to mention Yueyue.”

Jiang Mengyan paused:
"If all my savings are used for you, what about Yueyue's dowry when she gets married? What will she think?
We need to treat our two children equally, and this should start not with our children, but with you and me."

Lin Han was stunned.

Lin Han thought that he was thoughtful enough to think of paying for the wedding expenses independently.

But I never thought that Jiang Mengyan had taken all other aspects into consideration, including her parents' and even her sister's mood.

Looking at Jiang Mengyan's clear and moving eyes, for a moment, Lin Han even felt a little ashamed.

I don’t know if it’s a habit inherited from being a teacher, but Jiang Mengyan is very good at affirming others.

Even though they haven't been together for long, she always finds various angles to praise herself.

When he went downstairs to move some furniture or pick up a package, when he came back, Jiang Mengyan would be standing at the door waiting for him with a smile, and then say thank you for your hard work.

If I try to buy her some girls' products, Jiang Mengyan will say that I have a good taste, much better than those straight men.

Jiang Mengyan would say that the prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner were delicious, even if she couldn't swallow them due to morning sickness. She just asked him to make them for her in the future because she couldn't eat them now because she was nauseous.

During the previous few years of their relationship, Liu Xiaoxiao always suppressed, pua, and denied him.

So after being affirmed by Jiang Mengyan, Lin Han felt a little flattered, and thought that he was such a thoughtful and considerate person.

But in such a big matter, Jiang Mengyan's few words made him realize that he was actually still far from perfect.

How blessed is he to have found such an understanding and thoughtful wife?

(End of this chapter)