On that old street in the town, red lanterns are hung high, and advertisements for candy and wedding car reservations rotate like marquees. Wang Hao and Xiaoyu's wedding date is just around the corner, the invitation has been sent, and relatives and friends are looking forward to this event.
"Hao'er, are you ready for this bride price?" In the living room of Wang Hao's house, the air seemed to freeze, and the old Wang asked with a frown.
"Dad, don't worry, the 50,000 we made an appointment with is ready." Wang Hao was a little helpless, he knew that it was not easy for his family to save this money.
Wang Hao and Xiaoyu are college classmates, have known each other for four years, and have been in love for two years. The two have always wanted a simple and happy wedding, not extravagant and unassuming. Because they know each other, they don't expect too much bride price, but what they never expected was that on the eve of the wedding, Xiaoyu's mother suddenly made a new request.
"Hao'er, Xiaoyu's mother called last night and said that her daughter can't suffer, at least she has to add another 30,000." There was a smile on her mother's face, but the embarrassment and helplessness behind the smile, Wang Hao felt it clearly.
Wang Hao was stunned, and the fire in his heart suddenly ignited. "Add thirty thousand? She said what was this for? His voice raised slightly.
"People said that now you have to give more than 100,000 or 200,000 yuan to get married, and our 50,000 yuan is really a little less." Mom tried to explain.
He got up and walked to the window, the old people under the old willow tree outside were playing chess, and the sound of leisurely came out, but Wang Hao was anxious. "50,000 is already the limit of our ability, it's not a matter of negotiation, it's persecution..."He clenched his phone and took a deep breath.
"Forget it, your dad and I have been playing chess for many years, isn't it just Tu Yile? It's you who are married, not the two of us, and the idea is up to the two of you. The old king wiped the sweat from his face and said indifferently.
Wang Hao picked up the phone and dialed Xiaoyu.
"Xiaoyu, do you know what your mother is asking again?" Wang Hao lowered his voice as much as possible, but his tone could not hide his anger.
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds, and Xiaoyu's voice came with a cry: "I... I know, I tried to persuade her, but she just wouldn't listen..."
"We have been working together for so many years in order to have a good start in the future, and now this requirement... You say, is our relationship worth a few dollars? Wang Hao's voice trembled a little.
"I... I don't want this to affect our relationship, and I don't want my parents to be unhappy, so let's figure out this problem together. Xiaoyu seemed to choke.
"It's not a matter of money..."Wang Hao paused, "I can also get 300,000 yuan, but I don't accept this way." ”
Xiaoyu's cry on the other end of the phone was even louder, "I know you are also doing your best for this wedding, I... I don't know what to do. ”
Two young hearts are swaying under the pressure of traditional concepts, should their wedding go forward according to such conditions?
One stormy night, Wang Hao stood in front of Xiaoyu's house, with mixed feelings in his heart. He took a deep breath and rang the doorbell.
"Yo, Haozi is here." Xiaoyu's father opened the door first and greeted him with a smile on his face.
"Hello uncle." Wang Hao tried his best to be polite, but he was nervous.
Soon, Xiaoyu walked in with her mother, and the smile on Xiaoyu's mother's face seemed unnatural.
"Hao'er, I heard the rain say something about you. Let's sit down and have a good talk. Xiaoyu's father pointed to the sofa, his tone calm.
Wang Hao and Xiaoyu's mother glanced at each other, but the latter avoided his gaze.
"Auntie, I know you are good for Xiaoyu, but the relationship between us should not be measured by money." Wang Hao tried to break the silence.
"Who's to say it isn't?" Xiaoyu's father nodded soothingly.
"Feelings belong to feelings, and etiquette returns to etiquette. Our Xiaoyu is no worse than others, other daughters are married to 100,000 or 200,000, why is your family 50,000? Xiaoyu's mother suddenly said coldly.
Xiaoyu held Wang Hao's hand tightly and whispered, "Mom, don't say that, we don't care about that." ”
"Don't care? This is the foundation of your marriage! Do you think you can get by so easily? Our life's work is so worthless? Xiaoyu's mother's tone was even more excited.
Wang Hao responded softly: "We are willing to work together, even if there are not so many dowries, we can live well." ”
"Effort?" Xiaoyu's mother snorted, "Work hard to ensure that you will not be sinned in your future life?" ”
Xiaoyu's father interrupted at this time: "After all, I want to know what you have planned?" ”
Wang Hao said firmly and sincerely: "I want to... I hope we can do it according to our actual situation. The bride price we can give is already the maximum we can afford. ”
"But how much money does the girls in our village marry, it's all a matter of face!" Xiaoyu's mother's voice is getting louder and louder.
After some argument, Xiaoyu couldn't help but burst into tears, "Mom, why can't you understand us?" ”
Wang Hao knew that this matter was uncontroversial, he thought for a moment and said, "If Auntie, you insist, then let's raise some more." But I hope that this is not just a matter of money, but a recognition of our feelings. ”
Xiaoyu's mother looked at Wang Hao and seemed to be a little shaken.
The pressure of preparing for the wedding and the requirements of the mother-in-law made the relationship between Wang Hao and Xiaoyu gradually tense. After a heated discussion, they decided to gather both parents and spread out the issues at once.
On the day of the party, some simple refreshments were placed in the living room of Wang Hao's house, but the atmosphere was extremely heavy. Wang Hao and Xiaoyu glanced at each other, and both of them had an unspoken firmness in their hearts.
"We are calling you here today to talk about weddings and bride prices." Wang Hao said straight to the point.
Xiaoyu's mother was stunned at first, and then said, "What are you trying to say, do you want to regret it again?" ”
Wang Hao waved his hand, "It's not a remorse, what we want to say is that the wedding means a lot to us, but the promise of being willing to live hand in hand should not be based on money." ”
Xiaoyu nervously took over: "Mom, the two of us love each other and hope to build a happy family together, and the bride price does not represent our happiness in the future." ”
Xiaoyu's father spoke at this time: "Wife, in fact, what the children said makes sense. When we got married, we didn't pay so much attention to it. ”
Xiaoyu's mother's face softened slightly, but she still insisted: "But now it's different from when we did, everyone else will watch it." ”
Wang Hao's mother also spoke: "I understand what you mean, after all, mothers have the same heart." But we want to see children happy rather than push them to the forefront. ”
The atmosphere gradually changed from stiff to soft, and Xiaoyu's mother looked at Wang Hao: "Then you mean that the bride price is not wanted?" ”
Wang Hao shook his head: "Auntie, we didn't mean that." Our view of the bride price is a kind of heart, and we will give it, but we hope that it is sincere and within our ability. ”
Xiaoyu couldn't hold back her tears: "I don't want our love, there are too many money ties at the beginning." ”
Wang Hao continued: "Both of us are working hard and will slowly live a better and better life. We don't want to let us fall at the starting line because of the bride price. ”
After being silent for a while, Xiaoyu's mother finally softened her tone: "It seems that you guys have really thought about it, I... I can understand. ”
Xiaoyu's father also nodded: "Marriage is a matter for the two of you, as long as you are happy." ”
After this profound dialogue between the families, both parents finally expressed their understanding, realized that emotions are far more important than material values, and agreed with the young man's position.
The wedding day arrived as scheduled, and the sun shone through the clouds on the newly decorated auditorium. Wang Hao was dressed in a straight suit, Xiaoyu was dressed in a white wedding dress, and the light in their eyes was brighter than ever.
Wang Hao's mother wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said with a smile: "Look at the two of you, how beautiful, our family Haozi has found a good daughter-in-law." ”
Xiaoyu's mother also said a lot softer at the moment: "Yes, Yu'er is also happy, and she can meet such a good boy as Haozi." ”
The two families sat together, and there was no longer the tense atmosphere of the bride price, but a little more calm and joyful. "You see, how beautiful our Xiaoyu is today." Xiaoyu's dad said proudly.
Xiaoyu smiled shyly, while Wang Hao held her hand tightly, thanking her for her understanding and support all the time.
"Then let's enjoy this day today, the previous things are in the past." Xiaoyu's mother finally let go of the burden in her heart completely.
With the blessings of relatives and friends, Wang Hao and Xiaoyu exchanged rings and promised for life. At the wedding, their laughter and tears were intertwined into precious pictures.
At the end of the wedding banquet, Xiaoyu's mother grabbed Wang Hao and said earnestly: "You must take good care of our Xiaoyu." ”
Wang Hao replied firmly: "Auntie, please rest assured, I will." ”
The dazzling fireworks in the night sky paint a picturesque scene, where the old people under the old willow trees are still playing the same chess, and the gentle wind carries the sweet fragrance of flowers and warm blessings.
Wang Hao and Xiaoyu stood hand in hand under the fireworks, smiling brightly. They know that after this challenge, the relationship between the two families has grown deeper and they cherish each other more.
At this moment, in this love story that has been passed down from generation to generation, who can say that money can really decide everything?