Chapter 1433: Blind Date
The two families let the two young people talk alone.
So they left the house and strolled along the road.
"Tao Chunhe, do you find me suitable?"
Tao Chunhe raised his eyebrows, "Quite nice, what about me?"
"Much better than those my stepmother picked for me. Now I’m like a thorn in their eyes. My half-sister is two years younger than me, and my stepmother wishes for you two to be together. Maybe my dad finally came to his senses and did not agree."
"Liu Tongtong, actually I think it might not be your dad coming to his senses, it could be my family only took a liking to you." Remembering that girl just made him feel disgusted, staring straight at him, made him very repulsed.
"Haha, I see. And you? Can you marry me?"
"I can, but I hope you’re consistent inside and out."
Liu Tongtong laughed, "We really don’t have time to get to know each other deeply. We’ll take our time in the future, I can only say I’m not a bad person."
Tao Chunhe nodded. He probably understood the situation of this girl now.
"As long as there’s no fundamental problem, it’s fine. We’ll adjust each other slowly together in the future."
"Hmm. To tell you the truth, if this doesn’t work out here, I’m planning to go to the countryside. My stepmother introduced me to those few, I think you’ve heard about them too."
Tao Chunhe nodded, "I know, even if you’re with me, you’re going to the countryside."
"Your family has made it clear. I have no issues, I’ve always grown up at my grandmother’s place. Also in the countryside."
"Alright, I was just worried you wouldn’t adapt."
Liu Tongtong smiled. Everything said right now was empty; living together in the future will reveal the truth.
Originally, she was also reluctant about Tao Chunhe. It was Grandpa who told her this was absolutely the best choice, so she agreed. After meeting, this Tao Chunhe was indeed different from those rich brats.
Right now, she just wanted to leave the Liu Family quickly. In her heart, all she felt towards this family was disgust, with no affection for Grandpa and Dad, not to mention the mother and her two children. Luckily, it was just the two sisters, the elder sister got married, otherwise heaven knows how the family might have been.
From a young age, she knew that no man was worth trusting. Therefore, Tao Chunhe was the best choice for her to leave the Liu Family and avoid being manipulated by them.
The two casually talked a bit about each other’s lives before heading back.
"Liu Tongtong, my family’s intention is for us to get married within the next few days. What do you think?"
"I have no objections, I’ll just go along with whatever you all decide."
"Alright, then just wait for me to marry you obediently."
"Thank you."
"No need to thank me, just treat yourself as a member of the Tao Family in the future."
"Hmm, I understand."
The two returned, Liu Tongtong sat obediently next to Grandpa Liu, with a proper smile on her face.
"Xiao Chun, how was it? Can you two get along?"
"Grandpa Liu, I think Tongtong is very nice."
"Haha, that’s good, I hope you two will be happy."
"Grandpa Liu, I will definitely treat Tongtong well."
Next is discussing the wedding date for the two?
"Liu, you know, Xiao Chun’s holiday is short, so we’ll have a meal with both families in a week. You know, it’s impossible to hold a wedding banquet now."
"I understand, I understand. As long as the children can be happy, that’s all that matters."
"Alright, then it’s settled for a week later. There’s no dowry or bride price now."
"Hmm, I still say the same: as long as they are happy, it’s fine." To be able to connect with the Tao Family, even if they don’t give a dowry, it’s definitely possible for us to provide bride price here.
After the discussion, the Tao Family members took their leave. They’re just waiting for the two to register next week, and for the entire Liu Family to dine at the Tao Family’s.
Liu Tongtong just sat at the side with a smile. She was the happiest about this decision, truly hoping the Liu Family wouldn’t provide bride price and that nothing from the Tao Family would come here. It would all end up in the hands of that mother-daughter duo, whether good or bad, it’s better if there’s none.
"Tongtong, I’ll come to pick you up tomorrow morning." Tao Chunhe said before leaving.
"Okay, I’ll be waiting at home."
After the Tao Family left, the living room was silent; everyone sat in their original places.
"Song Ping, prepare a dowry for Tongtong."
"Grandpa, it’s not necessary. Since the Tao Family isn’t giving a dowry, I won’t bring dowry either. It’s just, can I have the things mom left behind?"
Older sister also wanted mom’s belongings when she got married, but didn’t get them. However, she is persistent and must ask, as this is the most suitable moment.
"Alright, you’ll get everything. Song Ping, go prepare it, don’t miss any of it." The previous daughter-in-law was from a wealthy family, and her dowry consisted of quite valuable items.
"Dad, some items have already been given away."
"Then get them back. Tongtong, do you have your mom’s dowry list?"
"Yes, I do."
"Song Ping, you have one day to get everything ready, I want to see all the items tomorrow. He looked down on this daughter-in-law, but his foolish son insisted, and that’s something that can’t be helped."
She said she gave the items away, meaning sent to her maternal family. Truly contemptible.
"Grandpa, they’ve already been gifted, how can we get them back?" Liu Shanshan said discontentedly.
"Get them back the way they were given away. Song Ping, is this how you teach your children?"
"Shanshan, hurry up and apologize to your grandfather. How dare you interrupt when adults are talking?"
Liu Shanshan regretted as soon as she spoke, immediately lowered her head to apologize.
"Song Ping, go prepare, Tongtong will check with you at night. Rest assured, nothing will be missing.
Oh, and Changshan, I recall there’s a thousand yuan in Tongtong’s mom’s dowry, get it ready."
"Yes, dad, I understand."
Liu Tongtong was extremely thrilled, never really hoping to get her mom’s things back, didn’t expect to have everything made up for her. This was the benefit of marrying into the Tao Family.
"Tongtong, come with me to the study."
Liu Tongtong supported Grandpa Liu out of the living room.
Liu Changshan also stood up, "Hurry up and get ready." He had previously warned her not to touch those things, really now realizing the pettyness of this woman was problematic.
Song Ping gritted her teeth and nodded, actually she didn’t give much to her maternal family, just wanted to keep the good stuff.
That lowly girl really changed after she found a good family.
Liu Shanshan returned to her room with her mom, "Mom, really give it all to her?"
"Not give her? Will your grandfather allow it? Finally climbed up to the Tao Family."
"Why not me? Tao Chunhe looks pretty good. I’m willing too."
"Dumb girl, just because you rejected at first. Otherwise, you’d be the one marrying into the Tao Family now.
I asked your dad again, the Tao Family just doesn’t like you."