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"To get engaged to my son is fine, but first sign this."
Zhang Yanyan walked straight onto the stage, snatched the microphone from the host, and shoved a guarantee letter in front of me.
The guarantee letter was densely packed with over twenty clauses, the first of which stated, "Guarantee to have three children within five years after marriage."
I was furious; the sweet and tender moment had instantly turned into a mirage.
Ignoring the gazes of those around us, I loudly questioned Han Yuhao about what this meant.
But Han Yuhao calmly replied, "Baby, don't be anxious. My mom is doing this for our own good."
"For our good? I think it's for your good! Three children in five years! Do you think I'm some kind of breeding sow?!"
Zhang Yanyan put her hands on her hips and immediately pointed at me, saying, "Hey! Xia, you shouldn't speak so harshly. If you manage to get pregnant with triplets at once, my mom wouldn't mind."
Zhang Yanyan was notorious in the area for being a shrew; I had heard about her even before dating.
Han Yuhao had promised during his proposal that his mother would not interfere with our married life, which was why I felt secure marrying him.
But now, just for an engagement, they were causing such a ruckus. If I gave in now, how would I survive married life later?
"Mom, Han Yuhao and I agreed when we were dating that we wouldn't have children within the first five years of marriage. We have our own plans."
Zhang Yanyan's face turned even uglier upon hearing this, and she immediately erupted in anger:
"Xia! How can you be so selfish! Have you ever considered us older folks? Which woman gets married without having children?"
"What nonsense plan is this? It's just an excuse for you young people to avoid responsibility. Relatives and friends, don't you agree?"
"Yes! That's right, children are just selfish!"
"Simply ungrateful, and still a college student who doesn't understand such basic matters, selfish and self-serving!"
"I wouldn't want such a daughter-in-law even if she were given to me for free. Why marry her if she won't have children!"
I finally understood the role of her relatives and realized that she was clearly looking to confront me today, trying to intimidate me.
Zhang Yanyan and the gazes of everyone in the audience were burning into me, but I still refused to yield or compromise.
Zhang Yanyan glared at me fiercely; neither of us was willing to back down, and the atmosphere dropped to freezing point.
In the end, it was my dad who called for the meal to begin that ended this standoff.
After getting off the stage, I immediately pulled Han Yuhao aside: "What do you and your mom mean by that? Pressuring me to sign a prenuptial agreement in front of so many people?"
"Baby, don't be angry. My mom is just trying to make our marriage more stable. Look at how outstanding you are; your husband feels insecure."
"What do you mean? Do you think I would cheat or something?"
"Not exactly, but since my family has given so much Bride Price, it's better to be cautious."
I laughed; here we go again with this ridiculous Bride Price.
At first, my dad said that the Bride Price was just a formality. Han Yuhao mentioned that the minimum in their area was 18.8, and he also said that any family whose Bride Price was below 18.8 would be looked down upon.
Both Han Yuhao and I are just ordinary working-class people, and I know this is quite a burden for him.
However, he cares about appearances, and in the end, he not only paid it but also displayed the cash prominently at the Engagement Banquet.
Now that the show is over, he’s starting to regret it. It’s really quite absurd!
Let me say this one last time: my family never asked for a Bride Price; in fact, my dad even suggested using that 18.8 to buy us a small car.
So, can your dad buy the car in my name and also add my name to the apartment you bought outright? How about that?
How about that? Not happening!
I could hardly believe my ears. How could someone be so shameless and greedy at the same time?
What did you just say? Are you out of your mind?
Before I could respond, Zhang Yanyan rushed over and said, "My son wants you to add his name to your property deed. Before you get your marriage certificate, it will count as joint property. Don’t you understand?"
Oh, so this shamelessness is hereditary.
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