What's more, the Gu family sent matchmakers to their homes three times before, which made the Ding family feel that Gu Wanfang just fell in love with his girl and had to go to her, so of course the Ding family wanted to get Qiao.
"What do you think?" Two thousand taels of silver was nothing to Gu Chengyu, but he wanted to know Gu Wanfang's attitude.
If Gu Wanfang wanted him to help give out the money, then Gu Chengyu would not only not give a single copper, but also would not be able to bother teaching Gu Wanfang so much in the future.
Zuo just gave me a little money, which was considered the most benevolent and righteous thing to do.
"I don't have so much money here. The bookstore has just opened, and I still owe my uncle money! The profit in the past two months is only more than thirty taels. I still want to save up the money and return it to my uncle as soon as possible.
Let’s let this marriage go! It’s just causing trouble to my great-uncle and great-uncle, and it’s not the grand-nephew’s fault.”
Gu Wanfang's words were sincere, and Gu Chengyu nodded, seemingly not dizzy yet.
"If they were sincere in getting married, they wouldn't ask for so much betrothal gift. And this is only part of it, and another part will have to be given as a dowry in the future." Father Gu interjected at the right time.
In fact, if you ask him to tell you, if this marriage doesn't happen once or twice, you can't rush it.
However, the Ding family's attitude has always been unclear. When they wanted to give up, they seemed to relax, which made people feel that there was still hope.
In addition, the matchmaker has been spreading rumors inside, saying that it is normal for the Ding family to have concerns, but in fact they are about to let go.
Now he has to wonder whether the Ding family has already decided, but the matchmaker has been jumping up and down inside. She must be interested in the wealth of the two families and wants to get more money from the matchmaker.
Gu Wanfang had only met the girl twice, and at best he had a good impression. No one with a clear mind would agree.
"Now that you have an idea, we won't say much. Just don't complain about us not helping you in the future."
Gu Chengyu nodded, quite satisfied with Gu Wanfang's performance.
In fact, it's not that he is reluctant to part with the two thousand taels of silver. The problem is that it depends on where the money is spent.
If the Ding family fails, they are too greedy. Even if the marriage is forced to happen, I'm afraid it will be a nightmare in the future.
"Why should a man worry about not having a wife? I just met him twice before, so it doesn't have to be her." With so much money, Gu Wanfang didn't even dare to think about it.
Wear a hat as big as your head is. You can't rely on your brother-in-law or great-uncle for everything.
The Ding family is inherently greedy, and the Gu family is not one of those aristocratic families. Even if they have some money, their family is not rich enough to go to any lengths for him.
Besides, my father had plotted against my uncle before, and now that my uncle can take care of him like this, it’s already rare. You can’t be greedy.
How did Gu Wanfang know how much money Gu Chengyu had? She didn't know that two thousand pairs of Gu Chengyu was just a drop in the bucket.
"In that case, when the matchmaker comes tomorrow, mother will refuse it, right? There is no reason for these two families to always take advantage of each other when getting married."
Gu Chengyu made the final decision. This matter had been delayed for so long and had delayed Gu Wanfang's search for a good match. It was really not worth the loss.
"Since you said so yourself, then when the matchmaker comes over tomorrow, I will reject it for you!"
Lu's expression softened a lot when she saw that Gu Wanfang was quite sensible.
If this kid dares to be shameless enough to ask them to help pay for this money, then don't blame her for being ruthless.
Even if Xiaobao said that when brother Fang gets admitted to the imperial examination and becomes an official, he can help each other in the court.
But Ms. Lu never believed this. In her opinion, why does her son need help from others? For someone like Gu Wanfang, it would be good if he could not hold him back.
However, Xiaobao's foundation was shallow and she couldn't do it without someone of her own in the officialdom. She simply tolerated Gu Wanfang taking advantage of Xiaobao.
Seeing that Gu Wanfang had a different temperament from his father Gu Changbai, and he was someone who knew how to repay kindness, Lu didn't treat him too harshly.
"I see that you have been busy with the work of the bookstore recently, and your homework has been put down a little less than before. You have to understand that these are just small profits, and you still have to focus on your career. The bookstore should find a shopkeeper to look at it.
Just do it.”
Gu Chengyu is a little dissatisfied with Gu Wanfang's recent study progress. He is not very savvy. If he doesn't work several times harder than others, how can he achieve anything in his career?
Gu Wanfang suddenly looked a little embarrassed, and quickly stood up and replied respectfully: "Yes! I am looking for a shopkeeper these days. Don't worry, uncle, once I find a shopkeeper, I can concentrate on studying."
Gu Chengyu nodded. In fact, Gu Wanfang's career is not without benefits. If a scholar does not work hard to raise his body and food, how can he only know the knowledge in books?
He saw that Gu Wanfang was busy in the bookshop recently, and her temper was much more cheerful than before. She was also somewhat knowledgeable about human relations.
Gu Chengyu then took out a thin piece of paper from his arms, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Gu Wanfang.
"I wanted to give it to you when you get married, but your marriage has not been decided yet. Your shop is still rented. If you have a shopkeeper, the small courtyard in the back is not suitable as a wedding room. You can't still rent it.
Do you live in your yard?"
Under the confused gazes of several people in the room, Gu Chengyu revealed his plan.
Although Gu Wanfang had no complaints about what happened before, it was Gu Chengyu's consistent style to give him a slap in the face.
"This is the deed of the house. It is a small courtyard far away from our house in Nancheng. I bought it as a wedding gift for you."
This small courtyard is some distance from Gu's mansion. It cost Gu Chengyu five hundred taels of silver. It is a very small courtyard. When Gu Wanfang gets married in the future, it will be enough to live in after giving birth to a child.
Although it is a bit small, the surrounding environment is quiet, and the neighbors are all well-to-do people, and there are no shady people.
Mrs. Lu glared at her son and took the first step to pick up the deed. Then she remembered that she was illiterate, so she put it back on the table angrily.
"How much money did you buy it for?" Ms. Lu looked at her little treasure with an expression of hatred, "This is all money!"
The houses and shops in the capital were very expensive, and her daughter often came back to chat with her. How could she not understand?
As for the three-in-one courtyard in Xiaobao's house, even three or four thousand taels can't stop it.
Could it be that Xiaobao generously bought such a big house? Her daughter had just moved into a second house!
"It's just a small courtyard with one entrance, and the location is not as convenient as ours. It only cost three hundred taels." Gu Chengyu deliberately said less, otherwise his mother would be in trouble.
As soon as he finished speaking, Mrs. Lu laughed angrily.
"How dare you hide this from me? No matter how small the yard is, it costs five or six hundred taels." She glared at her son fiercely, and then glanced at Gu Wanfang.