Everyone's eyes lit up.
"Say it."
"Say it."
…
Octavia didn't show off and said:
"The amount of bride price a woman wants is their attitude and their own considerations. We respect their opinions. There is a saying that 'recruiting is a matchmaker.' To become a matchmaker, the man must hire the man first to show his sincerity in seeking marriage. The man has the initiative to give the betrothal gift. How much he gives is our attitude. "
Everyone present is smart and can make sense.
Zhou Feng clapped his hands happily, "Yes, that time, my sister, I, and Hua Yue went to the Xu family to finalize the engagement. Logically speaking, before the engagement, we should bring the groom-to-be with us to form an even number. Go to the Xu family to make a betrothal gift.
Later, I mentioned this matter to the Xu family, and Xu Cheng said that the gifts we brought home that day were quite heavy. Even if they were betrothal gifts, Mingrui and Xu Zhiyi were not in Acropolis, so it would not be a gift, so we would not pay attention to this.
At that time, I thought what he said was right, so I didn't take it seriously. I thought that even if the betrothal gift was missing, it would be made up for with the betrothal gift later. Who would have thought that the Xu family would be like this. "
Hua Yun interrupted: "I missed the opportunity, what should I do now?"
Mingrui said: "I didn't miss it. The betrothal gift has not been decided yet. It's too late. I should also formally visit my father-in-law and mother-in-law. I just returned to the Acropolis and Zhiyi is also at home. The conditions for the offer tonight are met. We will arrive in Xu later. Home, officially hired."
Everyone exclaimed, “Now?”
Mingrui nodded calmly, "Yes, right now, I will give you an hour to list the betrothal gifts you want to give and organize them into a book. Send the list of betrothal gifts first, and then send the actual gifts."
As he said that, he stood up, stretched, and smiled mischievously, "Come on, everyone, get moving. It's time to show the true strength of the Ming family. As the groom-to-be, I will go take a shower and change clothes first, and tidy up. I will come to the door later. Meet my father-in-law and mother-in-law."
He had been on a plane for more than ten hours and really needed a shower.
Octavia went upstairs. This matter had nothing to do with Hua Yun. She also went back to her room.
The elders in the living room immediately became busy with the betrothal gifts.
According to the custom of Acropolis, betrothal gifts are mainly items, and cash is also included, but the proportion is very small. Most of them are in numbers 6, 8, and 9, mainly to seek good luck.
This is different from the bride price, which is cash.
Generally, the betrothal gifts given by men include tobacco and alcohol, special wedding cakes, fruits, and things with auspicious meanings such as combs and fish. Some also give three pieces of gold or hardware.
The purpose of the bride price is very clear, it is given to the woman herself, while the bride price is given to the woman's parents and is controlled by the parents.
In today's weddings, people pay less attention to betrothal gifts than to bride price, and the focus is all on the bride price.
It is also caused by reality.
The amount of the betrothal gift can exactly meet the needs of the Ming family. It can not only reflect the sincerity of the Ming family, but also be reasonable and compliant, and simply and intuitively demonstrate the strength of the Ming family.
Feng Xiaoyu was the most excited and immediately said:
"Give my glass jade bracelet and ruby necklace to my granddaughter-in-law. She has fair skin and will look good wearing them."
Zhou Lan was slightly shocked.
She knew that these two pieces of jewelry were good old items, worth seven figures, valuable and valuable, so Feng Xiaoyu gave them away without blinking an eye.
She originally wanted to persuade Feng Xiaoyu that there are many good things and it's time to give them away. Even if she gave them away, she would wait until the couple got married and their relationship became stable.
If the relationship between the two of them is not good after marriage and they don't make it to the end, then...
She was observing Ming Shiyuan's reaction.
Ming Shiyuan just smiled and said nothing.
When Zhou Lan saw that the daughter was silent, she, the daughter-in-law, had better stop talking.
The old lady has been very bad-tempered recently, so it's better not to offend her. If any of her unintentional words offend the old lady, she has to say something to calm her down.
When Ming Liang heard Feng Xiaoyu's decision, he asked her: "Honey, what should I give to my granddaughter-in-law? You should also think about it for me."
Feng Xiaoyu frowned and thought for a while, then said to everyone: "Let's do this. We will give Octavia a betrothal gift as a family unit. Doesn't everyone have any objections?"
"No comment."
"Okay, your father and I will simply give our granddaughter-in-law a set of jewelry. In addition to bracelets and necklaces, we will also give a pair of jade earrings and a ruby ring. Cun Zhi, write all these on the gift list, and I will take them out tomorrow."
Hua Cunzhi smiled and nodded, "I understand, Mom."
Ming Shiyuan joked: "Mom, you are really willing to spend a lot of money to marry this granddaughter-in-law. These pieces of jewelry must be worth 3 million."
Ming Huaiyuan interjected: "More than that."
Feng Xiaoyu waved his hands indifferently, "Money is all external things. If you don't bring it with you when you are alive, and you won't take it with you after death, it's best to make the best use of it. My granddaughter-in-law is young and beautiful. It's the time when she is alive. She looks best wearing these things. Give it to her and keep it with me, these good things will go to waste."
One after another, the other three families also set their betrothal gifts.
Octavia finished taking a shower, fixed her hair, and was about to go downstairs when Hua Yun knocked on the door and came in. The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, so they sat down and chatted for a while.
Hua Yun was a little curious and asked Mingrui: "Brother, a flash marriage and choosing a woman who is not on the same channel as you as your wife are not things that a rational person like you should do, but you just did it. Why?"
Mingrui pursed his lips and smiled, "Maybe they complement each other. Hey, there are so many whys. I don't want to ask why all the time. It's quite boring to analyze and analyze. When you meet someone who wants to get married, fall in love with her after you get married. It will be more interesting. life."
Hua Yun tilted her head, with a question mark on her face, "What are you talking about, getting married before falling in love? Why don't you fall in love first and then get married? Why are you doing the opposite?"
Octavia chuckled, "It's interesting and more challenging to do it the other way around. After getting married, you can only have one love affair, with only one woman, and you can only succeed, not fail. It's very romantic just thinking about it, what do you think?"
Hua Yun's eyes widened with a look of disbelief on her face, and she clicked her tongue and said, "Brother, you have made a lot of famous quotes today. Well, I wish you a happy wedding and a successful love in advance."
"Must succeed."
When he came downstairs, people in the living room were still busy. By 9:30 in the evening, the list of betrothal gifts was initially finalized.
You must bring a matchmaker with you to discuss the betrothal gift tomorrow. The matchmaker has chosen Feng Xuexiang. Feng Xuexiang has a closer relationship with Xu Cheng, so it is quite appropriate for him to handle the matter of the betrothal gift.
If you want to hire someone, Director Chen is the most suitable person who is closer to the Ming family.
Zhou Lan called Director Chen, who agreed immediately.
The two matchmakers didn't go out during the National Day because of Octavia's engagement.
In the end, six people were decided to hire under the Xu family: Mingrui, Ming Huaiyuan and his wife, Zhou Feng and his wife, and Director Chen.
Neither of the other two couples were suitable to go.
Feng Xiaoyu and Ming Liang were of higher seniority and were inappropriate.
Ming Shiyuan is the current mayor of Yincheng City and has a sensitive identity. Hua Cunzhi is the director of Yincheng Tobacco Bureau. He is not familiar with them and neither of them is suitable.
After Mingrui called Xu Cheng, the Ming family got in the car and set off. They picked up Director Chen on the way. In the car, they briefly explained the Qing Ming family's thoughts.
Director Chen is a good person and understands things as soon as he hears them.
After finishing speaking, he asked casually: "Has the mayor arrived at the Acropolis tomorrow?"
Zhou Lan smiled and said: "Here we are, we arrived this morning. Octavia's grandpa and grandma are very happy."
Director Chen laughed along with him, "I must be happy. My only grandson's marriage has been decided, and his children will all have successful careers. In the entire Acropolis, there is no one more blessed than his two elders."
Zhou Feng echoed: "Who says it's not the case?"
The Ming family just smiled and said nothing.
Soon, the car parked downstairs of Xu's house.
