Chapter 695: I'll Pay the Dowry

Chapter 695: I'll Pay the Dowry

After finishing their meal at the hotel, Ye Jingsong and Ye Rufeng went home ahead of time.

After finishing their work at the hotel, Ye Tiandong and Cui Hua rushed back as soon as possible.

Although Ye Jingsong had already eaten at the hotel, Ye Tiandong still followed his father's instructions and brought back a few dishes and a bottle of wine. He also wanted to have a couple of drinks and a heart-to-heart talk with his father and cousin; he desperately needed this opportunity.

Cui Hua very virtuously arranged the dishes, picked up chopsticks, and then quietly sat down next to Ye Tiandong.

Ye Tiandong poured wine for everyone, and then planned to toast Ye Jingsong first, "Cousin, thank you so much for today. In the end, it's family you can rely on when it matters."

Ye Jingsong chuckled, "There's no need for thanks. I just happened to see it. To be honest, I'm still scared. What if my second uncle and I hadn't seen that woman carrying the child? What if she had rushed over at that crucial moment and spread rumors in front of so many guests and bosses, saying you were a heartless man and making you acknowledge your son? Where would you and Cui Hua's faces have been then?"

Ye Tiandong is now a big boss, having just established himself in Nancheng.

If such a huge scandal were to occur when the hotel opened, he would truly become infamous in Nancheng.

The general public only listens to half of the gossip; nobody cares about the truth.

In fact, Li Li is in such a sorry state now, and she does seem to belong to the vulnerable group. People are naturally sympathetic to the weak. If she really makes a scene, I'm afraid no one will believe that Ye Tiandong is innocent.

They would only think that he had an affair with Cui Hua and abandoned his wife who had shared his hardships.

Cui Hua said, "Brother Jingsong, Tian Dong had a paternity test done back then, and that document has been kept in my office ever since. If she dares to show up, I will take it out and let everyone see it to prove Tian Dong's innocence."

Even after Li Li and Ye Tiandong divorced, that woman was still persistent and had appeared in Bincheng many times, so they were on guard and kept the paternity test results in her wallet.

But Ye Jingsong felt that if things really escalated, even if Ye Tiandong was the victim, it would still damage his image.

It's heartening that Cui Hua stands unconditionally by Ye Tiandong's side.

Even if Li Li causes trouble again, it won't affect Ye Tiandong and Cui Hua's relationship.

That's the most important thing.

"Cui Hua, it's fortunate that you're sensible and have always chosen to stand firmly with Tian Dong and trust him unconditionally. If it were someone else, that woman would have stirred things up and there would definitely have been misunderstandings." Ye Jingsong said to Ye Tian Dong with a smile, "I think you should toast Cui Hua with this glass."

“Brother Jingsong, I don’t need these things between him and me.”

She has come to understand Ye Tiandong's character thoroughly through their many years of getting to know each other.

They've been through thick and thin together; their relationship can't be affected by the unreasonable demands of a slut.

"Alright, this matter is over, let's not talk about it anymore. Just be more careful from now on," Ye Rufeng said to Ye Tiandong and Cui Hua. "You two are not young anymore, it's time to get things done."

Ye Rufeng said to Ye Tiandong, "Let's not talk about the previous relationship. You were blind and heartless, and you brought the hurt upon yourself."

This time you've finally seen the light and found such a wonderful girl. You should give her a proper status so she can rightfully stand by your side. Look how sensible she is; she's still steadfastly protecting you even now. This is your blessing, and you should cherish it.

Hearing his father's affirmation of Cui Hua, Ye Tiandong glanced at Cui Hua with tender eyes, then looked at his father again, "We plan to get our marriage certificate tomorrow."

Upon hearing Ye Tiandong's words, Ye Rufeng's eyes widened with joy. "Really? You're getting your marriage certificate?"

Ye Tiandong nodded, "Yes, we had already discussed it before, and we would get the license after the business opened."

"Great! When are we having the wedding?" Ye Rufeng asked with anticipation.

He couldn't wait to celebrate his son's wedding.

However, Ye Tiandong's reaction was indifferent: "Let's talk about the wedding later."

Ye Rufeng grew anxious, "How can you say that again? It's not enough to just get a marriage certificate. You have to marry Cui Hua into the family in a grand and glorious way. Oh, and what about the betrothal gifts? Have you prepared all of that?"

Ye Rufeng, not listening to anything Ye Tiandong was saying, got up and went to get his own bag.

“I’m the parent, so I should be the one to collect the betrothal gifts.” He pulled a bankbook out of his bag. “I brought it with me when I came back. There’s money in here. You can withdraw it later and give Cui Hua the highest standard of betrothal gifts.”

Cui Hua was deeply moved by how much Ye Tiandong's father valued her.

She said, "Uncle Ye, no need, we can just get our marriage certificate. I don't care about the dowry."

"Look at you, you're so silly. What girl doesn't want a dowry when she gets married? This is something you absolutely can't skimp on. It's not about the money; the dowry represents how much he cares about you and how much he respects you. Girls shouldn't be love-struck and get married to a guy without asking for a single penny. He won't cherish you later."

Ye Tiandong's lips twitched slightly.

He looked speechless. "Dad, what are you talking about? How could I not cherish her?"

Who talks about their own son like that?

The old man had just moved him, but the emotion only lasted three seconds.

The things he said were infuriating.

"In any case, the betrothal gifts must be given."

Ye Tiandong insisted on handing the bankbook to Cui Hua, saying, "Go withdraw the money tomorrow morning, five thousand. Give the betrothal gifts to Cui Hua, then go get the marriage certificate."

Ye Jinsong listened from the side, clicking his tongue in amazement.

My second uncle is really rich and powerful.

The betrothal gift was set at five thousand.

He also planned to ask for a dowry of three thousand yuan when his son, Qingbai, was about to marry his excellent military doctor girlfriend.

The highest they can earn over there is only two thousand.

He thought that since the girl was so outstanding, his family should offer more in betrothal gifts to show their sincerity.

I never expected my second uncle to be even more extravagant.

Sigh, my second uncle has set a precedent, so he'll probably have to start preparing all over again.

Ye Tiandong felt quite embarrassed as he looked at the savings book his father had pulled out.

He's almost forty years old, and he's not short of money; why would he want an old man's money?

He pushed the passbook back, saying, "I have my own money. I'll give her the betrothal gifts. I don't intend to get something for nothing. You can keep it. I don't want your money."

Ye Rufeng stubbornly continued to place the bankbook in front of him. He lowered his eyes, sighed, and said weakly, "The betrothal gifts must be given by the parents. This is my responsibility and obligation to you. In the past... I didn't do well enough. This time, for your life's important event, let me take these."

Seeing the guilt and remorse in his second uncle's eyes, Ye Jingsong quickly stepped in to mediate, "Tian Dong, just take it if your second uncle tells you to."

He was afraid Ye Tiandong would feel embarrassed, so he added, "My parents also paid for my wedding."

He was also married twice.

The betrothal gifts were all given by his parents.

He was really poor back then.