Chapter 610: Parental Love
Translator: CKtalon Editor: CKtalon
“What is it? Is money a problem?” ng Huii probed.
Chai Hong was in a dilemma. How could money not be a problem? They had so, but if the amount beca exorbitant, they would not have enough!
Without waiting for Chai Hong’s reply, Zhao Baolin answered affirmatively. “There’s no problem! Sis, tell how much money is needed. If it’s doable, let’s allow the two kids to be together.”
Zhao Baolin’s unworried words left Chai Hong astounded. How could she not know how much savings they had? She was the one in charge of the accounts at ho. She secretly pinched Zhao Baolin, who did not react. Unable to call him out directly, all she could do was wait until ng Huii left. At the sa ti, Chai Hong felt anticipation, hoping that Zhao Baolin had the ans to settle the monetary issue. If Zhao Yuhe was able to get married, it would be the joy of her life! Especially if he was marrying such a nice girl.
ng Huii breathed an air of relief when she saw Zhao Baolin answer without any worries. She laughed and said, “Bro, you are such an old sport. Then, I’m relieved. To be honest, if you didn’t have the money, this would be difficult to settle. But since there’s money, everything will be easy. The two kids have t, but the families on both sides have yet to et. My plan is for the both of you to go over when you have ti, or they can co over for a etup. As for money, you can discuss it among yourselves.”
Upon hearing that, Zhao Baolin, who was still a little worried, was instantly relieved. If the families were to et, they could negotiate. That way, the matter would not be too far off from resolved. Furthermore, it was easier on his mind.
Therefore, Zhao Baolin said, “Alright! It’s settled. Sis, help us decide on a ti. We will visit them.”
“Alright. I’ll inform you of the details in the future,” said ng Huii.
After sending ng Huii off, Chai Hong pulled Zhao Baolin into the room and said, “Old Zhao, you sure spoke quickly and confidently, and I liked it. But where’s the money coming from? I heard that without two to three hundred thousand yuan, it’s impossible to get married these days. If they want that much for the dowry, where will we find that kind of money?”
When Chai Hong said that, she nearly broke into tears from anxiety.
“It’s fine, it’s fine. I’ll think of a solution. We only have this one son of ours. No matter what, we can’t let Yuhe be a bachelor for the rest of his life. If we don’t help him settle, we won’t feel at ease when we depart.” Zhao Baolin smoked as he patted Chai Hong on the shoulder.
“You have a solution?” Chai Hong was taken aback.
“Just don’t worry about the money. Have you forgotten what I did in the past? I’ve been places, and I still have so friends. I’ll visit them, and we’ll likely co up with a solution.”
“That’s the only thing we can do now. If Yuhe can be with Xiaoran, I’ll be at ease. I wouldn’t be worried even if I died then.” Chai Hong sighed.
Zhao Baolin nodded. “Alright. Stop worrying. I’ll take a walk now.”
After Zhao Baolin said that, he left the house and left the village. When there was no one around him, he entered a nearby cornfield, took out his cell phone, and searched through his contacts. He found a person nad Wang Hu, and he stared at the na for more than ten minutes. Finally, he let out a sigh and put away his cell phone. After circling the area once, he returned ho.
In the days after ng Huii’s departure, Zhao Baolin and Chai Hong remained unsettled. They wished for ng Huii to give them an answer, even if it was a rejection. The anxiety made them lose their appetite.
Finally, ng Huii called a week later.
“Brother Baolin,” said ng Huii.
“Sis, hold on. Let catch my breath before you tell . Just tell the result directly. Regardless if it’s a success or not, just tell the result. I can take it.” Zhao Baolin was truly nervous. His son’s future happiness was all determined on this phone call. Even his cell phone’s casing was producing cracking sounds from his tight grip as though it would explode at any mont.
“Brother Baolin, it’s not like you aren’t aware of Yuhe’s condition. The typical family definitely wouldn’t be agreeable to it,” said ng Huii.
Zhao Baolin’s heart sank imdiately. He felt cold like he had fallen into a dark abyss. He subconsciously answered with a terse comnt as he awaited his sentencing.
“However, this matter involves you, so I definitely had to do my best. I spent a week and said all kinds of nice words to the point of having a sore throat and wearing off my soles until they finally agreed. However, it’s only a eting, and they haven’t agreed to the marriage yet.”
When she said that, Zhao Baolin imdiately felt like he was pulled out from hell back into the mortal world. He saw hope again!
“Sis, no need to say any more! Whether this happens will all depend on you. I will definitely reward you!” Zhao Baolin said with a loud laugh.
By the side, Chai Hong was beaming as well.
“Alright, I’ll confirm the eting then. Co to the Liu Family Village tomorrow. I’ll be waiting there and bring you to Xiaoran’s family, your future in-laws!”
Zhao Baolin nodded imdiately.
After hanging up, Chai Hong ca up to him before he could laugh. “We can’t go empty handed tomorrow, right? We should bring so gift money on our first eting. How much should we bring?”
“This…” Zhao Baolin was taken aback as he imdiately called ng Huii.
“At least two thousand! If it’s below that, you will look bad, and you won’t even have the opportunity to give it,” said ng Huii.
“That much?” Chai Hong felt the pinch.
“Alright! Two thousand it is!” Zhao Baolin stared at Chai Hong and agreed imdiately.
“Also, bring so money for a dowry deposit. If this is a go, it’s best you pay a deposit to prevent any unexpected developnts,” exhorted ng Huii.
“How much would that be?” Zhao Baolin also turned worried.
“Twenty to thirty thousand at the very least? Besides, jewelry is definitely needed. Quickly prepare for it and don’t hold back. They only have Xiaoran as their only child. No matter how much the parents want, won’t it eventually be given to Xiaoran? And isn’t Xiaoran your Yuhe’s? Do you feel the pinch giving money to your own Yuhe?” ng Huii asked.
Zhao Baolin thought about it and finding it reasonable, he agreed.
After hanging up, Zhao Baolin could not stay idle any further. He imdiately headed to Songwu County with his passbook to draw out thirty thousand yuan. And all that was left in his balance was 67 yuan…
Zhao Baolin prayed silently. “I hope there won’t be any illness or disasters while we are out of money. God please watch over us.”
How were they to live their days without money? All Zhao Baolin could think about was how they would just not buy anything and could eat nothing but the vegetables they had planted. As for winter, their carrots, cabbages, and potatoes could last them an entire winter. If he had ti, he could go out and work. Like that, they should barely last until the Chinese New Year. He was only afraid of any illnesses or calamities happening. If soone in the family got ill, their family would not be able to afford it.
Of course, Zhao Baolin was still able to console himself. The money would be Yuhe’s in the end, and if sothing really happened, Yuhe could help.
With these thoughts in mind, Zhao Baolin gave up the thought of calling Wang Hu again.
When he returned ho, Chai Hong wept when she saw the balance left on the passbook.
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