The betrothal gift was indeed a big problem now!
Throughout the country, betrothal gifts ranged from 50,000 to 200,000 yuan. If they really worked hard for decades and returned to poverty after marriage, many families would be in debt after one person got married. It would make people have a phobia of marriage.
Nowadays, girls would ask three questions at every blind date.
"Do you have a room?"
"Do you have a car?"
"Do you have any savings?"
When the man asked,"Are you a virgin?"”
The girl said disdainfully,"What era is this? You still want a virgin?”
Even if they could get through this, the betrothal gift was another headache, because it was always three catties and two taels.
This was not a small sum.
A 100-yuan note could weigh 1.15 grams, which was 1600 grams for three catties and two taels. It was roughly estimated to be around 140,000 yuan.
The myriad of purple and red was even more terrifying." Ten Thousand Purple " meant ten thousand five-yuan notes, which was 50,000 yuan." Thousand Red " meant one thousand 100-yuan notes, which was 100,000 yuan. Adding on a large piece of 50-yuan notes, the total amount was close to 200,000 yuan.
Although Gao Xiang's district was not as extravagant, the betrothal gift and the various expenses of the wedding were definitely not a small sum.
Especially for a family like Gao Xiang.
"I'll save this 100,000 yuan for you to get married!”Chen Xiuzhi said as she put away the 100,000 yuan on the table,""Which girl do you like? Mom will help you propose marriage.”
Gao Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry at this scene.
As parents, they were only concerned about their children!
"Mom, I'm giving you 100,000 yuan to help with your family. As for my betrothal gift, you don't have to worry about me!”Gao Xiang persuaded,"You two should spend it, don't mistreat yourself!"”
"When your son is successful, you can wait to enjoy a good life!”
"Good!" Chen Xiuzhi chuckled. Seeing Gao Xiang like this, she was very pleased.
For lunch, Gao Lijun personally cooked the dishes that Gao Xiang liked to eat.
Usually, Gao Yiyi or Chen Xiuzhi would cook. Gao Lijun would only cook on special occasions.
? The dishes were very ordinary: a preserved beancurd vegetable, a braised pork trotter with soybeans, a golden duck, a braised prawn, and a fish head tofu soup.
However, it looked, smelled, and tasted good.
"Xiangzi, only when you come back can we taste dad's cooking.”Gao Yiyi picked up a piece of duck meat and put it into her mouth, chewing it carefully.
Gao Lijun used to be a chef, but after earning some money, he opened a small restaurant. Although his skills were good, he didn't know much about the management of the restaurant. In the end, he closed down and lost a lot of money, causing his family to carry a lot of foreign debt!
At present, Gao Lijun was a chef, and his mother was a kitchen worker.
In the next few years, the entire family was paying off their debts and providing for Gao Xiang and Gao Yiyi's studies. Their lives had been relatively tight.
Gao Yiyi was an art student, so her expenses were not small.
Although the family was not well-off, Gao Yiyi's parents still supported her in studying art. They did not favor boys over girls.
Just three months ago, the Gao family had paid off their last debt.
"Sis, are you jealous?" Gao Xiang looked at Gao Yiyi with a smile,""Is it aged vinegar or Shanxi vinegar?”
"Go, go, go!" Gao Yiyi rolled her eyes at Gao Xiang.
"Alright, you two siblings, stop talking nonsense. Hurry up and eat!”"You're both my parents 'babies!" Chen Xiuzhi said.”
Gao Lijun had always been quiet, but when he saw Gao Xiang and Gao Yiyi like his food so much, he felt very satisfied and accomplished. He smiled.
After dinner, Chen Xiuzhi and Gao Lijun went back to work.
Only Gao Yiyi and Gao Xiang were left at home!
Gao Yiyi loved those luxurious painting materials and chatted with Gao Xiang,""Xiangzi, you didn't have to spend so much money to buy me painting materials!”
"Just as Mom said, there are so many requirements for a wife nowadays. You need a house, a car, and savings at any time. You should keep this money!”
"Sister, are you still afraid that your outstanding brother won't be able to find a wife?”Gao Xiang looked very confident.”
If a girl asked Gao Xiang three times, Gao Xiang would directly retort,""I don't lack the house, car, and money you mentioned, but you don't deserve it.”
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