Chapter 662: Chapter 662 Can I Come In? Chapter 662: Chapter 662 Can I Come In? Luo Siyan’s engagement day arrived, and besides the families of his eldest uncle and youngest uncle, they also notified two uncles and their families on his mother’s side.
Seeing the smile on Luo Siyan’s face, Ning Hongda knew this young man had found someone he truly liked. And observing the girl, though somewhat shy, she was not awkward—truly a match made in heaven.
Zhou Wanfeng, being forthright by nature, and Pan Jie, seeing how well Luo Siyan treated her daughter, both happily agreed on the wedding date as September 12th, the sixth day of the eighth lunar month.
With over two months to prepare, no one needed to rush around in a panic.
Luo Haotian spoke up, “In-laws, regarding their marital home, do you prefer we arrange it here or near the machinery factory?”
Zhou Wanfeng replied, “We have no specific requirement; it should be up to the two of them.”
After a brief discussion between Luo Siyan and Zhou Xiaomin, Luo Siyan suggested, “Let’s arrange it here, it’s closer to the TV station, which will make it more convenient for Xiaomin to commute to and from work.”
Once Luo Haotian saw his son and daughter-in-law had agreed, he continued, “For his Big Brother’s wedding, we prepared a television and a fridge. Now, thinking it over, purchasing the same would be unnecessary for them at the moment.
We’ll convert the value of the television into cash for them to keep, and as for the fridge, we’ll cash it in, too, maybe buy a washing machine and convert the difference into cash. Discuss this amongst yourselves, and if you’d like to exchange it for something else, that’s also fine.”
Pan Jie responded, “We have no objections; it’s up to the two of them.”
After exchanging glances, Luo Siyan said, “Dad, a simple setup for the marriage home will do; no need to buy anything extra. Xiaomin and I have discussed it and plan to buy a place not far from the army base.”
No one expected their plans to be like this, but both families respected their wishes and so it was settled.
After seeing the Zhou family off, the Ning family’s uncles exchanged a few words and then left with their families, followed by the departure of the eldest and youngest uncles’ families. Only the elderly couple and those from the second branch remained in the house.
Luo Siyan continued, “Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, buying a house is something Xiaomin and I had discussed before, but there’s no need for you to contribute financially.
In my years at the military base, I have never sent money home and have saved up a bit. It’s not a lot, but it should be enough to buy a smaller house.”
At this point, Woo Yunmei stood up and went upstairs. When she came down, she had three thousand yuan in hand, “Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, when I married Xuyan, I fear it might have drained the family’s finances.
When you mentioned converting the value of the television into cash the other day, Xuyan and I talked it over. With so many sons in the family, all needing money for similar occasions, it might overburden Dad.”
She laughed as she spoke, extending the money she held, “This is three thousand yuan, earned by Xuyan through competitions and composing for others. This money is our way of contributing to the family.
Just like what Xuyuan said that day, I too want to express my gratitude for not giving up on Xuyan. His feelings are just like Xuyuan’s; he wants to do something for the family, so please accept this money.”
A silence fell over the room!
Zhou Guifang let out a soft cough, “Yunmei, put the money away, how could your dad accept your money.”
Luo Daoren responded, “You are all good children, caring for your dad. But your grandma is right too, your dad will not take this money.”
It was then Luo Xuyuan stood up, “Sister-in-law, please keep the money. We all understand you and Big Brother’s intentions.
Let’s do this, you keep the money. The television and fridge you got for your wedding will be considered gifts from the family, as everyone is using them anyway.
From now on, whoever of us brothers gets married, Dad will only have to prepare the household items for the marriage home—everything else will be our own responsibility.”
Luo Haotian was stunned, touched by his sons’ gestures and words.
“I agree with Second Brother,” Luo Siyan declared.
Luo Siyuan then chimed in with a laugh, “Dad, I agree too. In fact, just the items for the marriage home will need a considerable sum. It’s your own doing for having four sons.”
The matter was settled. The family would only be responsible for arranging the marriage home, the wedding banquet, and a dowry similar to those given by other families.
That evening, Luo Qiao arrived at Luo Siyan’s door and knocked gently, “Third Brother, may I come in?”