"Oh, my dear aunt, you have spoken exactly what is on my mind. I feel the same way—let's skip the formalities. We are well aware of Wandong's situation; just prepare the betrothal gifts as you see fit. My Hongying works at the factory herself, and as her parents, we will prepare her dowry to support the young couple. They can rent a place in the city for now, and once they've saved enough, they can buy their own home. That’s how a life is built."
"Rest assured, my dear niece. My grandson has already made plans. After the New Year, we are coming into the city to look at properties; he already has a few places in mind. When the time comes, Hongying can move right in. As her grandmother, I have already prepared the betrothal gifts for him: two hundred yuan, plus a sewing machine, a radio, a bicycle, and a wristwatch."
"This—this is too much! We are marrying off our daughter, not selling her. We have already prepared the dowry; we will provide the sewing machine, bicycle, and watch for Hongying. She already has a radio of her own, so there is no need to add another."
Chapter 159