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Chapter 1072: Chapter 1077: Discussing the Dowry
Hu’s Clan couldn’t help but blush, "You’re just teasing me, my heart is all over the place, I really don’t know what to do."
Fearing that the children would worry, she had temporarily sent the two girls to her mother’s home.
"Anyway, I don’t have much to do today, so you can take your time and tell me."
Qiao Duo’er sat down on a bench under the shade of a tree.
Hu’s Clan organized her thoughts before speaking, "A couple of days ago, Zhong Zi mentioned wanting another child. I haven’t been pregnant since giving birth to Er Ya."
"The Huang Family already has two grandsons. Brother Zhong probably wants another child to solidify your relationship a bit more. If it happens, great; if not, no worries, as long as you two are truly committed to living life together," Qiao Duo’er consoled.
Hu’s Clan pursed her lips, "A couple of days ago, father came to see me, suggesting I wait for Big Brother Tan’s return, saying that a stepfather can’t compare to a real father."
"Are you talking about Tan Yuancheng?" Qiao Duo’er was somewhat surprised.
She had not expected Tan Yuancheng to come in person.
Probably because the house was overwhelmed with work, they turned their attention to the capable Hu’s Clan.
She was curious about what end would come to such a heartless old man.
Hu’s Clan nodded. Tan Yuancheng had a heartfelt conversation with her for a good while, and her heart was somewhat swayed again.
At this age, her highest priority was her two children; even if it meant suffering or exhaustion on her part, she couldn’t allow her children to face the slightest hardship.
"You’ve been working with Brother Zhong for so long, don’t you know what kind of person he is? And have you forgotten how Tan Zhengyuan treated you? Even a stranger would treat the girls better, right?"
Qiao Duo’er was a bit exasperated, she remembered how selfish Tan Zhengyuan had been; had Hu’s Clan forgotten?
And yet she still entertained thoughts of rekindling their old relationship after Tan Zhengyuan got out of prison; perhaps she had been living too comfortably lately.
Hu’s Clan suddenly realized, "I was thinking amiss."
"It’s easy to let your mind wander before getting married, but as long as you’re sure the Huang Family truly treats you and the girls well, go ahead and marry," Qiao Duo’er expressed understanding.
Getting into a dead end isn’t scary; what’s frightening is knowing there’s a dead end ahead and still stubbornly moving forward.
What else could happen but ending up battered and bruised?
Having alleviated Hu’s Clan concerns, they happily began discussing the dowry.
This was Hu’s Clan’s second marriage, but the first time she had a dowry.
Soon, they decided to add four installments to the dowry on top of what the Huang Family was already providing.
That is, the Huang Family was contributing six installments, and Hu’s Clan would bring ten installments back, making it look good for everyone.
"Sister Lan, I’m very optimistic about you and Brother Zhong, but there’s one more thing. We shouldn’t covet others’ possessions, but we must guard against being exploited. Once married, you should protect your large assets as a safety net for the girls and yourself," Qiao Duo’er reminded.
Of course, the Huang Family likely wouldn’t touch Hu’s Clan’s money and should understand her concerns. 𝖓𝖔𝖛𝔭𝖚𝖇.𝔠𝖔𝔪
Hu’s Clan nodded, "I know that. I’ll definitely prepare the girls’ dowry separately to ensure they can stand tall in their in-laws’ home."
The main reason she had been ordered around in the Tan Family was her lack of a dowry.
She would never let her children endure such an ordeal again.
"But don’t be too obvious with your precautions; after all, barring any accidents, you’ll be one family from now on."
The discretion was now Hu’s Clan’s to manage, but having managed the pickled meat shop for so long, she likely knew how to maintain a balance.
