NFBE Chapter 302 The family has a very upright family tradition and values.
Chapter 302 The family has a very upright family tradition and values.
Su Niannian said to Gu Zhendong.
"However, if you and Zhao Tian don't go to Beijing, your leg recovery might be slower. But no matter what, you'll definitely recover to the point where you can walk again!"
Su Niannian then spoke to Gu Zhendong.
Gu Zhendong had considered this question before, but then he thought that since he had already decided to be with Zhao Tian...
Then we won't separate, and we won't back down.
If Zhao Tian doesn't want to leave Kaoshan Village, then I'll stay here with her.
"Let's see if she can convince her parents. If they don't let her come to Beijing with me, then I'll stay with her in Kaoshan Village."
"I can accept it if it takes a long time."
Gu Zhendong said to Su Niannian with a serious expression.
Su Niannian nodded upon hearing this.
To be fair, Gu Zhendong truly lives up to his reputation as Gu Nan's older brother; his character is impeccable.
Even if they're not together, it's fine. But if they are, they're still responsible and accountable.
Thinking about it, I also felt that Zhao Tian's long wait was not in vain.
It's all worth it.
Everything is the best arrangement.
Su Niannian smiled and nodded.
"Whether you go to Beijing or not, I can keep your legs. Don't worry," Su Niannian said confidently to Gu Zhendong.
"Thank you, sister-in-law." Gu Zhendong smiled as well.
Gu's mother was very happy that her eldest son's leg was really alright.
So I'm very happy.
However, "Niannian, Gu Nan," Gu's mother called out as she sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) and looked at Su Niannian and Gu Nan.
"Mother, what's wrong?" Su Niannian looked at Gu's mother.
Noticing a change in the expression on Gu's mother's face, she couldn't help but ask.
"Well... Mother thinks... if Zhendong and Zhao Tian plan to stay in Kaoshan Village, maybe Mother shouldn't go to Beijing for now?" Although Mother Gu was very reluctant to part with Gu Nan and Su Niannian.
However, she felt that Gu Zhendong needed his family's company and care more now.
Therefore, if Gu Zhendong doesn't go to Beijing, his mother wants to stay and take care of him.
"Mother, you go to Beijing with Gu Nan and the others. I can manage on my own."
"My leg will heal soon, and Zhao Tian will take care of me while my leg is still healing."
"You can go to Beijing with Gu Nan and the others without worry. Don't worry about me."
"I'm already this old, I'll definitely take good care of myself."
When Gu Zhendong heard his mother say this, he quickly refused her idea of staying.
"This……"
When Gu Zhendong said this, Gu's mother hesitated again.
"Mother, what's going on with Zhao Tian? It's not settled yet, why are you already getting anxious?"
"After listening to Ningning's words today, I feel that Zhao Tian's conversation with her parents about this matter tonight will definitely not go smoothly."
"I was thinking, could we bring the betrothal gifts and go to Zhao Tian's house?"
"To show our sincerity as well?" Su Niannian said to Gu's mother with a smile.
She felt that Zhao Tian had already argued with her mother at home this afternoon.
Since Zhao's mother accepted the bride price from that guy named Heping who worked at the glass factory, she was trying to put pressure on Zhao Tian.
In Zhao's mother's eyes, Gu Zhendong was not good enough for Zhao Tian, and she did not want Zhao Tian to marry a disabled man.
Zhao Tian's talk with her parents that evening was unlikely to go smoothly.
Why not have Gu's mother take the betrothal gifts over at this time?
Firstly, it was to show my sincerity; secondly, it could persuade Zhao Tian's parents to allow Zhao Tian to go to Beijing with Gu Zhendong.
This bride price probably can't be less.
However, it's only a matter of a hundred or so yuan, which Su Niannian can afford.
When Gu's mother heard Su Niannian's words, she nodded.
"Then let's do as you say, let's get ready and go to Zhao Tian's house." Gu's mother agreed with Su Niannian's words.
Gu Zhendong thought about the bride price; that guy named Heping had given fifty yuan as a bride price.
On my side... should I give more than He Ping to show that I care about Zhao Tian more?
"Mother... about the bride price..." Gu Zhendong didn't have any money on him right now.
I had some money before, but I spent a lot on medical treatment.
The rest were all taken away by Zhao Fengxia.
Gu Zhendong never asked Zhao Fengxia for any money.
Now, marrying Zhao Tian requires a bride price, which is probably...
Gu's mother had four hundred yuan in her hand, which Su Niannian had given her that afternoon.
But this money belongs to Su Niannian, so I can't just use Su Niannian's money to pay for the bride price, can I?
Mother Gu is quite sensible when it comes to this.
Or... we could borrow from Su Niannian first, and take out fifty or sixty yuan from these four hundred yuan to pay the bride price to Zhao Tian's family.
Gu's mother hesitated, wondering how to bring it up with Su Niannian.
Su Niannian is as shrewd as a shrew; how could she not know what Gu's mother was thinking?
"Mother, the money this afternoon is my way of showing my respect to you."
"Spend it however you like. But..."
As Su Niannian spoke, her gaze shifted from Gu's mother to Gu Zhendong.
"My brother's leg will recover soon. As Gu Nan's wife, he's also my older brother, so Gu Nan and I will pay for Zhao Tian's dowry," Su Niannian said with a smile to Gu Zhendong.
After she finished speaking, she looked at Gu Nan.
Seeing this, Gu Nan nodded.
In fact, Gu Nan is also someone who is willing to spend money on his family.
Gu Nan felt that it was better for him to earn the dowry himself and give it to the woman's family.
If Su Niannian and I were to contribute money, my older brother might feel a little uncomfortable.
"I appreciate your kindness, sister-in-law, but consider this money a loan. I will definitely pay you back when I have the money."
"When it comes to getting married, I'll use my own money; that's more reliable," Gu Zhendong said with a smile.
Although I don't want to use Gu Nan and Su Niannian's money to get married, I don't have that much money on hand right now.
So, I might as well borrow from them first, and I'll definitely pay them back when I make money in the future.
Upon hearing Gu Zhendong's words, Su Niannian agreed.
This is a man's dignity: to earn his own money and marry his own wife.
Although Su Niannian wasn't short of money, she thought Gu Zhendong's idea was excellent.
That's correct.
"Okay! We'll go tonight. If the bride price is too high, please don't blame me, brother." Su Niannian said with a smile.
Gu Zhendong nodded. "No matter how much it costs, I will pay you back." Gu Zhendong said with a serious expression.
Indeed, the Gu family has a good family tradition; all three siblings in the family have very positive values.
Seeing that Gu Zhendong and Su Niannian had reached an agreement, Gu Nan felt that this was a good thing.
Although he knew Su Niannian wasn't short of money, it was still better to be clear about some things.
This is not just about money; it's also about a man's dignity.
Their family tradition has always been that you should create what you want with your own hands.