BXBX NOVEL Chapter 207 - 207: Betrothal Ceremony
Gu Zi was a bit puzzled and asked, “What ceremony?”
Su Shen replied, “It’s the betrothal ceremony, a crucial procedure before the wedding. I can’t let you be unfairly treated.”
Realizing that this was indeed significant in traditional customs, Su Shen had already provided a betrothal gift, hadn’t he? Wasn’t that enough?
Besides, he had handed over all their household money to her; was the betrothal ceremony really important?
She felt inexperienced and somewhat careless. Everything seemed to be the older man’s consideration.
But she quickly forgave herself. After all, it was her first marriage, and her lack of understanding was somewhat reasonable. Besides, didn’t it show how considerate the older man was?
Gu Zi said, “Alright, I’ll do as you say. And truly, marrying you doesn’t feel like a compromise, so stop saying such things.”
Her tone carried a hint of coyness as she spoke. He found it soothing and promised to remember her words.
Su Shen still had some paperwork to handle for the pig farm. Not wanting to disturb him, Gu Zi asked Su Bing to take his younger brother to bed. She then carried Su Le upstairs.
Their new bed came with the latest mattress, providing a very comfortable sleep.
In the middle of the night, the bed sank deeply on the other side. Gu Zi turned over and naturally nestled into the man’s arms.
Looking at her beautiful face illuminated by the moonlight, he couldn’t resist kissing her. They lingered in that embrace for a long while.
During these nights sharing the same bed, he found himself habitually kissing her before sleeping, as if not doing so would hinder his ability to fall asleep.
The following day at the Lin family residence…
In the early morning, Jin Long set off for the town to make purchases. By mid-morning, he had managed to deliver the new furniture right at the doorstep of the Lin household. The procession attracted quite a crowd of curious onlookers along the way.
Although the Lins had moved into a new house, they were lacking many essential pieces of furniture. Su Shen had insisted on completing everything in one fell swoop this time.
Su Shen’s generosity stunned the Lin household. Those who helped out and even those who came along were left awestruck.
These were all top-grade redwood furniture pieces, the kind that even city dwellers might not be able to afford. It was simply extravagant!
While they knew Su Shen was the wealthy person in the village, known as “Boss Su,” they didn’t have a clear concept of how rich he truly was. Seeing this display of wealth, however, certainly emphasized that he was exceptionally affluent.
Among the items unloaded from the vehicle was an exquisite redwood vanity. Jin Long mentioned that it was handpicked by Gu Zi for his sister-in-law. Li Hua’s face lit up upon hearing this.
Gu Zi had told her in private that if a woman wanted to hold a man’s heart, it was useless to look at him every day. She had to learn to hook a man’s soul and let him come back on his own. Maintaining her beauty was the most important point.
Initially, Li Hua thought her sister-in-law was merely speaking in jest. However, her actions proved otherwise. With this dressing table, she was determined to take care of her appearance more diligently.
Among the onlookers, some envied, while others felt resentful. Word about the extravagant purchases quickly spread throughout Little Lin village. Lin Laoyao’s wife was present among the crowd, her eyes filled with a tinge of envy.
Initially skeptical upon hearing that Lin Lao’erO’s household had a new house, she decided to come and take a look for herself today. She was astounded by what she saw—not only a new house but a better one than theirs. And now, they were even replacing their old furniture with brand-new, high-quality redwood pieces!
Rumors had it that Lin Lao’er’s biological daughter had found herself an outstanding man, one who was more than willing to spend money lavishly on her maternal family. It seemed that the rumors were indeed true. That Lin Lao’er! How could he keep such wealth a secret?!
She swiftly rushed into her plot of land, pulling aside Lin Laoyao, her husband, who was working. ‘What are you still doing here? Your brother’s family has struck it rich. They’re in the middle of replacing their furniture. I’ve taken a liking to a redwood vanity. You go and get it for our daughter-in-law who hasn’t joined our family yet.”
She had planned it all out. Her son, Lin Ye, was about to get married to a girl from the town. She was fretting over not having anything impressive to give as a gift. But now, with the redwood vanity, that problem was solved.
Lin Laoyao looked at his greedy wife with some helplessness. He didn’t want to go. Their family already owed a lot to his brother’s family.
Back when they were dividing property and homes, because his second brother didn’t like to fight, their mother had given him the smallest and least fertile plot of land. There wasn’t enough for a house, so they didn’t even get one. Despite this, Second Brother and his wife never complained.
Later on, as the families expanded, their mother took care of the older brother’s family and his children. She also helped with their family’s children, but she never lent a hand to his second brother’s household.
Over the years, Second Brother’s family had managed to get through all the hardships on their own. What right did they have to ask for things now?
Especially in their family, his eldest brother and sister-in-law were particularly snobbish, so they alienated Second Brother’s family but never deliberately suppressed them.
On the other hand, his own wife was not only was status-conscious but also deliberately took advantage of his second brother’s family.