Chapter 143: Buying Dowry Items
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Lin Cheng nodded repeatedly, his cheeks slightly flushed. “That’s exactly it. Xiao Hua also mentioned to me that everything has an adaptation process; we don’t want to embarrass you.”
Starting out might be tough, but Lin Cheng was willing to adapt to changes for the sake of his family.
Gu Zi found her elder brother quite adorable. She encouraged, “Brother, you’ve got this. But if you feel overwhelmed by anything, make sure to communicate with Su Shen promptly.”
Lin Cheng was about to speak when Lin Hun barged in, his eyes lighting up upon seeing Gu Zi. “Wow, the lady boss is such a beauty!”
Gu Zi nodded in acknowledgment, greeting him with a simple “Hello.”
Lin Hun showered her with compliments, calling her a true swan. He remembered Lin Miao as somewhat pretty, but she paled in comparison!
Li Hua, witnessing Lin Hun sitting close to her husband and munching on his food, felt quite upset. Did Lin Hun have a vendetta against her? First, he wanted to snatch Lin Cheng from her, now he was trying to take him away again!
She pulled Lin Cheng closer, shooing Lin Hun away. “Could you stop trailing behind Ah Cheng?”
Lin Hun, thick-skinned as ever, grinned back. “Oh, Li Hua sister-in-law, I’m just here for some free food. I’m not trying to steal your husband.”
Gu Zi was amused by Lin Hun’s antics but didn’t laugh. Instead, she busied herself, feeding food to Su Le in her arms.
Mrs. Lin said to Gu Zi, “Since you’re back, it’s perfect. We were thinking of getting some dowry items for you. Let’s go together today.”
Although they were rural folks and their financial situation was just getting a bit stable, marriage was a lifelong affair that warranted some attention to details.
They had initially planned to use the bride price to prepare the dowry for their daughter, but unfortunately, the money had disappeared.
However, now that Su Shen didn’t ask for repayment, the money saved to repay the debt could be used to buy dowry items for their daughter.
Gu Zi was momentarily stunned upon hearing this. She hadn’t expected this family to think this far ahead for her. Her eyes turned misty.
However, she felt that the Su family had everything they needed, and Su Shen had mentioned he would prepare the dowry; there was no need to burden them further.
She said, “Mom, Dad, your thoughts mean the world to me. Su Shen mentioned he’d take care of the dowry.”
Her father added, “Daughter, listen to your mother. Although we don’t have much, we also want to contribute.”
Lin Cheng chimed in, “Gu Zi, please don’t refuse. The more dowry, the better.”
Lin Hun, with his mouth full of potato cake, mumbled, “Hmm, I’ll come along too, Lady Boss. Me and Lin, we’ll be your laborers!”
With everyone insisting, Gu Zi had no reason to decline. After finishing breakfast, she went into town with the Lin family. Mr. Lin stayed behind to watch the house and do some farming.
In town, they split up and quickly purchased the required items. Two dark red leather suitcases for the dowry, two yellow towels with red flower patterns, a red thermos, a pair of red “Double Happiness” porcelain cups, a pair of “Double
Happiness” basins, a basin stand, and an exquisite makeup mirror in a red case.
The most celebratory items were undoubtedly the “Double Happiness” series, adorned with peonies and butterflies. The most eye-catching element was the “Double Happiness” mark.
It seemed they weren’t wrong. It felt really different for her family to prepare the dowry items for her.
Mrs. Lin and Li Hua calculated the remaining money in their hands, as if they were afraid that they would not be able to use up all the money.
Li Hua said, “Mom, we still need to buy a pair of dragon and phoenix flower candles!”
From ancient times till now, lighting candles adorned with dragon, phoenix, and floral patterns on the wedding night was an essential ritual. It symbolized auspicious blessings for the marriage. In the eyes of the older generation, only after lighting the dragon and phoenix flower candles could a couple be considered officially married.
Mrs. Lin said, “I almost forgot. Ah Cheng and Lin Hun, you both wait here for us.”
Then she brought her daughter and daughter-in-law to the red and white wedding shop in town. With the load Lin Cheng and Lin Hun had, it was indeed a wise choice for them not to join, saving them some effort.
The red and white wedding shop specialized in selling items for weddings and funerals. Gu Zi looked at the various dragon and phoenix flower candles displayed by the shop owner, finding the carvings exquisite.
It was evident that people in the past pursued a sense of ceremony just as much as those who claimed to be modern and civilized nowadays. Their aesthetics were truly exceptional.
The shop owner was summoned elsewhere, leaving the store clerk behind. On catching sight of Mrs. Lin and Li Hua’s clothing, the clerk seemed to perceive them as rural folks. There was not much enthusiasm on her face..