C13 Substantive Decisions

When we reached home, I didn't expect that my parents and aunties wouldn't wait for Ding Bufan to eat together, so I ended the meal early.

"Ah Xiang, we have already eaten. Go cook for Foufn yourself and eat in the kitchen! I want to discuss the money for the wedding with your parents. "

The smile on her aunt's face masked even more of her wrinkles.

I was so surprised I couldn't say anything. They didn't even ask for my opinion. They were already in substantive negotiations, as if they were treating me as air.

Here, a girl's blind date is actually just a formality, the eyes of the parents determine everything, the matchmaker is the only standard, and whether or not it can be arranged into a marriage, the amount of the betrothal gift play a decisive role, such a habit has long become an unwritten rule in the countryside.

In my silence, Ding Bufan rushed into the living room.

Actually, Ding Bufan's sudden entrance not only shocked my parents, but also made my aunt's face turn red from fright. Not only did they not ask for my opinion, but they also didn't ask for Ding Bufan's opinion.

"Foufn, I still haven't asked you if you've fallen for my Ah Xiang."

When Aunt called out anxiously, she moved her legs slowly on the brick bed and changed her posture. She smiled stiffly at Ding Bufan.

I slowly took a step back and stood in front of Ding Bufan. I hid behind him naturally. Although I didn't raise my head, I was prepared to listen carefully.

In fact, I had already felt Ding Bufan's state of mind and understood his state of mind. However, I wanted to hear him say it himself.

"I don't have any objections. As long as my aunt is in charge. As long as Ah Xiang doesn't object, I'll definitely raise my hands in approval."

Ding Bufan said in a sonorous and forceful tone, but the words he said were not the words I wanted to hear, because he did not express his opinion of me directly, nor did he evaluate me. As for his words, it could only be said that he was reluctantly not objecting. It was absolutely not an expression of adoration.

"Foufn knows how to speak. That's what I want. Since you raised your hands in approval, I can only decide the rest on your behalf. Your parents have explained it to me."

His aunt expressed her stance with a smile, causing the atmosphere to instantly become harmonious.

However, in my heart, there was an anxiety that was hard to calm down. However, I didn't have a clear thought, nor was I opposed to it. It was as if I just let nature take its course.

"I know that. My parents also said that everything will be done according to my aunt's arrangements. I don't know much about matchmaking, so I really don't know what to do."

Ding Bufan bowed slowly as he spoke in a soft voice. His hands fell heavily on the edge of the brick bed, unexpectedly showing that he was powerless.

I stood behind him. Even though I didn't raise my head, I could already see the bowed figure of his back in those eyes that looked down on me. I could clearly feel that it was because he thought about the amount of the betrothal gift that he was under such unbearable pressure.

"How about this! "You can follow Ah Xiang and eat first. After that, we can confirm when Ah Xiang will come to your house to visit. You don't need to discuss the amount of the gift. That's a huge matter between me and your parents, and even if you know it, it won't work."

Unexpectedly, his aunt had called him with a firm tone. There was absolutely no room for negotiation.

When Ding Bufan slowly straightened himself, he nodded very slowly. When he turned around, his very anxious gaze fell on my raised face. His lips were slightly twitching, as if he swallowed something that was hard to say.

I saw the look of embarrassment on his face and immediately turned and walked out of the hall towards the kitchen, listening intently to see if he was following me. What my aunt meant by looking at the house was that she wanted me to go to Ding Bufan's house and observe Ding Bufan's family situation with my own eyes so that I could make a better decision. But, in fact, as long as the woman agreed to see the house, the blind date was basically decided.

"Why didn't you speak up for me? The betrothal gift that we discussed is too high, and my dad definitely won't be able to take it out. At that time, it will affect the choice of day to look at the house. "

When Ding Bufan walked into the kitchen, he started talking anxiously. There was even a hint of complaint in his tone.

I really didn't expect that he would actually make such a request. Although dating is a matter between him and me, the amount of the betrothal gift definitely isn't something that I can control. It's also impossible for me to directly lower the amount in front of my parents.

"Are you dumb or am I stupid? What right do I have to participate in the discussion for the betrothal gift? That's my parents' rights, how do you want me to talk about it?" To tell you the truth, I really don't want to go to your house and look at it.

After finishing my sentence with a bit of anger, I rolled my eyes at Ding Bufan and immediately began to cook. Since the long face is ready, I only need to boil the broth underneath, there is no other preparation needed.

"Of course you're the fool. We still have to bear all those gifts together in the end. My family doesn't have that much savings, and we can only borrow money from the famine …"

Ding Bufan's voice suddenly stopped, while surprise flashed across his eyes.

He smiled as I raised my eyebrows.

"However, I am not worried. No matter how much more famine there is, as long as we work hard, it will definitely not be a big problem. What I am most worried about right now is whether or not you will despise my family for being poor, and what if you suddenly shirk it. That is what I am most worried about. "

Ding Bufan changed the topic of conversation, saying unimportant things.

I thought about what he was really worried about, but I didn't want to make a promise at this point, and I didn't want to prematurely let him know what I was feeling. Of course, I didn't have much interest in looking at houses. Even if it was a good family, the incompetent would go bankrupt, not to mention that he had a younger brother, so it was inevitable that his family would be divided.

"Since you're so worried, then tell my aunts that we can cancel our visit to the house. I don't want to be in your house either."

After saying that, I held up a bowl of noodles and shoved it into Ding Bufan's hands.

"I don't like pork rice, why don't you get me a bowl of noodles without any urine."

At the same time, Ding Bufan passed the bowl that I just stuffed with both of his hands to me. An awkward and sincere expression appeared on his face.

I raised my eyebrows and smiled.

"You are not a Buddhist believer, are you? "He actually doesn't want to eat meat?"

The moment I cried out in alarm, I immediately stretched out my hand to catch the bowl of rice. Actually, my home has been almost a month and haven't seen any meat stars.

"I'm not a monk, how can I be so particular? It's just that I don't like eating pork. If there was a chicken, I would definitely not reject it."

Ding Bufan showed a very serious expression and an honest attitude.