1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 363 What others have, she can't be without.
The Party Secretary and the Village Chief, being officials of varying ranks, quickly struck up a conversation with Fu's father, the deputy factory director.

Only then did they realize that Chu Xue hadn't married into an ordinary family: "Oh my, Chu Xue didn't let any news slip by. We're really lucky today, getting to sit and drink with you, the big factory director."

Mr. Fu replied modestly, "It's the deputy, the deputy."

"Whether it's the head or the deputy, they're still the factory director. Besides, without a deputy, there would be no head. You agree, it's just a matter of time."

These words kept Mr. Fu's smile going.

Mr. and Mrs. Liu were initially very nervous, but they did not expect the Fu couple to be so casual and not so reserved now.

While the Party Secretary and the Village Chief were chatting with Fu's father, Liu's father would occasionally chime in, and Liu's mother would also warmly greet Fu's mother.

Kong Yizhang would occasionally reveal some of Fu Yancheng's embarrassing secrets to Chuxue, and laughter would frequently come from inside the room.

After everyone started eating, they were all amazed. Fu's mother's eyes lit up: "Chu Xue, your cooking skills are really good. My son Yancheng is so lucky to have such a delicious meal."

For a moment, everyone fell silent. The food was so delicious, it was just as good as what the chefs at state-run restaurants could make.

After the meal, the Party Secretary and the Village Chief knew that the main event was about to begin, so they got up to say goodbye.

Fu Yancheng and Chu Xue escorted the person to the gate, and each of them handed over a box of Daqianmen cigarettes: "Please help look after my father-in-law and the others in the future."

Neither the Party Secretary nor the village head had a chance to refuse, so they had no choice but to accept it.

Seeing that they were giving it sincerely, he accepted it, saying, "Shanliang is a good person. Even if you hadn't said anything, we would definitely have taken care of him."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, I watched them leave.

Unexpectedly, when they turned around, they saw Kong Yizhang standing behind them: "Why did you come out?" Kong Yizhang smiled and said: "My sister-in-law's cooking is so delicious, I have to go out and stretch my legs."

Fu Yancheng glanced at him and nodded slightly: "Don't go too far."

Kong Yizhang waved his hand: "Understood."

As soon as Chu Xue and the others entered the house, they heard Madam Fu say, "The betrothal gifts are six hundred and sixty-six."

Before she could finish speaking, Liu's mother waved her hand and said, "Isn't this a bit too high? There's no such high dowry in the village. We're not selling our daughter."

Fu's mother patted Liu's mother's hand: "My dear in-law, listen to me. In our family, no matter which son gets married, the dowry is two hundred yuan, plus a bicycle. Oh, no, the third son's wife got a sewing machine as a dowry. The bicycle was the dowry she received."

Hearing this, Liu's mother was somewhat confused: "Then, you, this?"

Madam Fu glanced at Fu Yancheng as he entered the room: "The extra 466 is Yancheng's idea. He added it himself. He will also contribute a bicycle to the family. Yancheng will also make up for the other items, such as the sewing machine, watch, and radio."

When Liu's parents heard this, they were stunned. In the village, it was not easy to get a dowry if a daughter was married off with even one big item. They never expected that their second daughter would not only give a high dowry, but also include the three turns and one sound.

Liu's father looked at his daughter, while Chu Xue turned to look at Fu Yancheng.

Fu Yancheng first explained why his grandfather hadn't come today, and then solemnly said, "I sincerely want to marry Chuxue. Naturally, she can't be without what others have. All these things will be sent over on the day of the engagement."

Since Fu Yancheng had said so, Liu's parents didn't say anything about not wanting it, after all, this was the husband's family's way of showing respect and consideration for Chuxue.

After the matter was settled, Mr. and Mrs. Fu did not stay any longer. They agreed to get engaged on the ninth day of next month, and that the betrothal gifts and the three turns and one sound would be sent over at that time.