Back to the 70s: My Wife is Both Fierce and Crazy

Chapter 206 Engagement 05
“We’re not comparing ourselves to others. I heard from your third uncle last time that Qiming gave a dowry of 688. Do you think Xiaojiang should consider that?” Third Aunt said after thinking for a moment.

Although she didn't know how much money Jiang Chen had, she didn't want her niece to be worse off than others. "If she's short of money, she should just tell us. We have some savings."

Bai Jing smiled, a very happy smile.

"No need. Jiang Chen is rich. He has worked for so many years and doesn't spend much money on a daily basis. With bonuses and such, he has saved quite a bit. Six-eight-eight is no problem."

Let alone 688, even 88,000 wouldn't be a problem.

"That's good, that's good." The two were relieved.

It's not that they insist on comparing themselves to others, it's just that they're afraid their niece will be unhappy if she finds out.

"Then eat quickly, we'll go buy the things later."

The two left with smiles, and Bai Jing ate her breakfast with a happy expression.

Jiang Chen had been watching her closely, and seeing her smiling happily, a smile also appeared on his usually expressionless face.

Actually, he called his good friends early in the morning to tell them that he was getting engaged today. He didn't care whether they were free to come or not, but he couldn't forget to receive the gifts he was supposed to.

What other wives have, his wife can't be without.

"Jiang Chen, I'm all packed. Let's go to the supply and marketing cooperative." Bai Jing called out to Jiang Chen, who was playing with his younger brothers, as soon as she finished packing.

"coming."

What the two of them didn't expect was that when they went out, a lot of little tails followed them.

Bai Jing and Jiang Chen didn't stop them; if they wanted to come along, so be it.

Clothes are just a formality, Bai Jing doesn't care much about them, she doesn't really lack clothes.

However, on the way back, I bought a lot of snacks, cigarettes, and alcohol.

Naturally, she went to collect the money, and Bai Jing also mentioned the betrothal gift.

Jiang Chen had originally planned to choose someone one in ten thousand, but Bai Jing immediately rejected the idea.

At the turn of the millennium, most rural areas had only this many people, and she dared not engage in such extravagance during this critical time.

I chose the number 666, hoping it would bring good fortune and harmony.

I bought some ready-made red envelopes, since I only gave Bai Ling a greeting gift yesterday, and I haven't given any to the others yet.

Each red envelope contained the same amount as Bai Ling's, and each contained twenty yuan.

This is Bai Jingding's.

Jiang Chen took out 1,500 yuan and kept it on him for emergencies.

noon.

Wang Fei and Zhong Qiming pushed over a cart, which was full of the things Luo Chunhua had ordered yesterday.

The house was bustling with activity. The neighbors, seeing this, naturally came over to inquire. When they learned that it was the eldest daughter of the Bai family getting engaged, they all offered their congratulations and, after taking a handful of melon seeds, joined in the help-making process.

Luo Chunhua was also good at interpersonal relationships and had made good friends with several families in the surrounding area.

"Chunhua, where is your son-in-law from?"

"Yes, yes, your son-in-law looks quite respectable. What does he do?"

Finding out details is what every married woman loves to do most.

Luo Chunhua picked up where she needed to leave off, saying, "My son-in-law is a soldier, and he's from City A."

Compared to the lively atmosphere here, Jiang Chen's surroundings were not so relaxed. He was surrounded by Bai Jing's uncles, who wouldn't stop until they got to the bottom of his family history.

The engagement was a joyous and happy occasion. Bai Jing and Jiang Chen both changed into new clothes, and Luo Chunhua invited the neighbors who had helped earlier to stay for lunch. After a casual meal, they waited for the formal dinner that evening. After today, their relationship would be truly confirmed.

To Bai Jing's surprise, guests would arrive at her home in the afternoon.

It was someone she knew.

"Sister Song, Sister Xiao, what brings you here?" Bai Jing was genuinely happy that they came.

Their arrival can be considered as representing the man's side.

This made the Bai family very hospitable to them, and they treated them with great hospitality.

"How could we not come to your engagement?" Song Dongling and Xiao Xue teased each other. "You two are really something, hiding us even when we were in City A."

Bai Jing didn't mean to hide this from them. "This was a bit rushed. The date was set by my parents. They knew about Jiang Chen's family, so they didn't think too much about it."

They weren't blaming Bai Jing, they were just saying it casually, "Oh, I see. It seems the mother-in-law is satisfied with her son-in-law."

"Of course, you know Jiang Chen's character well, he's bound to satisfy parents."

Bai Jing blushed with embarrassment as the two teased her.

In the evening, the Bai family courtyard became even more lively. Zhang Cuicui came over after work to give her best friend and her niece a big gift.

Naturally, Bai Jing also introduced her to Song Dongling and Xiao Xue.

They say three women are like a hundred mouths, and now there are four women, so the laughter never stops.

Even Bai Ling and Bai Yumeng were drawn by their laughter and went over to listen to the gossip.

With the arrival of the young girl, the men, who all had partners, dared not speak recklessly anymore, and only then did the laughter gradually subside.

As for the men, since Jiang Chen's four good friends had come, a drinking contest was inevitable.

Fortunately, Jiang Chen didn't drink much, and everyone knew he was still injured, so they didn't dare let him drink more.

We're all family, so naturally we're more worried about his health.

That day, everyone went to bed very late, and Bai Jing generously shared her beauty secrets with Song Dongling and Xiao Xue.

This made the two of them very happy, and they insisted on pulling Bai Jing to hand over the inventory.

The next day, Nan Lichen and his group had to rush back because they still had work to do, so they drove off after breakfast.

That's right, they came by car. There were two cars in total, one from Nanli City and the other from Xiao Wei. Xiao Wei's wife didn't come because she and Bai Jing don't get along, and in order to avoid making enemies, Xiao Wei didn't let her come.

Before leaving, Luo Chunhua prepared red envelopes for the children of the group, each containing twenty yuan, including Xiao Wei's son.

The three developed a great liking for the Bai family because of this. It wasn't that they were after the money, but rather that they found the Bai family to be trustworthy and treated Jiang Chen like family.

If they hadn't valued Jiang Chen, they wouldn't have received such treatment.

My second and third uncles went back last night because there wasn't enough room here, and they also have to go to work tomorrow morning.

The children wanted to stay, but there wasn't enough room, so they had to go back. However, not long after Nan Lichen and the others left, the children all came running back.

People come and go, so it's not too deserted.

After seeing his good friend off, Jiang Chen went back to his room and took out all the red envelopes he had received the day before, handing them to Bai Jing.

I also told her who gave each red envelope, "Do you want to keep an account?" After all, you have to return the gifts you receive.

"You've thought of everything. Tell me again later, and I'll write it down." Bai Jing nodded, looking at him with approval, and then got up to find paper and pen.

To her surprise, Jiang Chen received so much money. His second and third uncles each gave him 100 yuan, while Uncle Wang and Uncle Zhong each gave him 200 yuan.

My second aunt and third aunt also each received one hundred.