RBCT Chapter 121 Enduring Hardship Without Suffering
Chapter 121 Enduring Hardship Without Suffering
"We didn't plan to have a wedding, and besides, I'm pregnant now, so I'm not in the mood for one."
Ye Tang felt the oranges weren't sour enough.
He popped another plum into his mouth and chewed it. "Alright, stop worrying about it. I'll take Gu Lin home when he's off duty."
Mother Ye had a thousand words to say.
I don't know where to begin.
"Well, okay, let's talk about it when you get back."
Actually, Ye's parents were also quite difficult to deal with.
But now that Ye Tang is supporting the family, they have to keep their tempers in check. They dare not make a big fuss about their dissatisfaction, for fear that Ye Tang might cut off their source of income in a fit of anger.
After marriage.
Ye Tang and Gu Lin live in the house they bought ten years ago.
Gu Lin is very busy with work.
He frequently travels all over the country to conduct academic research and perform surgeries.
He said that this way he could earn more money for baby formula.
Ye Tang knew that Gu Lin had put too much pressure on her.
This pressure stems from a sense of responsibility.
She was relieved, but also felt sorry for him.
On a day when Gu Lin was off work, Ye Tang took him back to her parents' home.
Ever since Ye Tang started making money.
Ye's parents then tried every possible way to ask her for money, a house, and a car.
Recently, he even proposed to buy a villa to live in.
Ye Tang did not agree.
Her parents had a lot of complaints about her.
"Dad, Mom, these are gifts for you two." Gu Lin handed them over politely and respectfully.
With a forced smile, Ye's mother, Wang Hui, took the document. "Gu Lin, I never expected you to become my son-in-law. I thought our Tangtang had married someone even more amazing."
Ye Tang frowned. How could she say such insensible things? "Mom, what nonsense are you talking about? Is there anyone more capable than Gu Lin? Even if there is, did he help you get treatment or help my dad pay off his debts?"
"You can't say that. You're so capable now. I think he... is still somewhat unworthy of you."
Wang Hui's voice wasn't loud.
But when it reached Gu Lin's ears, it felt like a slap in the face.
"That's true," Gu Lin said with a smile, though his expression was somewhat bitter.
Ye Tang gripped his hand tightly. "Don't listen to my mom's nonsense."
"Why are you talking about that?" Mr. Ye pulled Mrs. Ye aside and glared at her angrily. "Go check how the food is cooking. Stop talking nonsense."
Although Ye's father now looks down on Gu Lin.
But he'll only do superficial things.
At least it won't embarrass people.
During the meal, after Ye's parents asked about Gu Lin's income, their disdainful attitude became even more apparent.
"Xiao Gu, I know your family is in the manufacturing industry and is quite wealthy. Since you're marrying our Tangtang, haven't your parents made any gestures? You two are childhood sweethearts, haven't they? Have you decided when to hold the wedding?" Mr. Ye asked.
Gu Lin was in a very awkward position.
He had actually been considering the wedding, but he didn't have much savings, and he wanted to give Ye Tang a grand wedding, so he needed to save up for a while longer.
"Dad, Tangtang and I..."
"We're not having a wedding," Ye Tang said, not wanting to create any awkwardness. "What's the point of having a wedding? I'm pregnant now, and my morning sickness is terrible. A wedding is exhausting; why force myself to endure it?"
"Even if we don't have a wedding, the parents of both sides should at least meet to discuss the bride price and dowry," Wang Hui said, craning her neck as if afraid of being taken advantage of. "Gu Lin, you don't think you can skip these things just because you've registered your marriage with my daughter, do you?"
"No, no." Gu Lin had never considered having a bare-bones marriage with Ye Tang.
However, his current circumstances are limited.
"Mom, don't worry, I will provide the bride price and betrothal gifts."
Wang Hui didn't believe him.
Gu Lin today is different from ten years ago. He's a poor doctor with no family support; he's got nothing to offer.
She cleared her throat. "So, how much are you planning to give?"
"Please speak," Gu Lin said earnestly.
Wang Hui didn't mince words, "Our Tangtang's abilities are not to be underestimated now, so the bride price should be at least... ten million."
"Mom, have you lost your mind? What do you mean ten million? He's a doctor, not a tycoon. You're really something else."
Ye Tang was furious and slammed her chopsticks on the table. "That's enough! I don't want any dowry or betrothal gifts. Give up!"
Wang Hui disagreed.
She also raised this daughter from a young age.
Other families give their daughters a grand and glamorous wedding.
It's one thing for her to marry off her daughter without a wedding, but she didn't even give a bride price. If word got out, people would laugh at her.
"The bride price is for me and your father, not for you. Why are you getting so worked up? Do you know how hard it was for us to raise you? You brat, how can you have no conscience at all?"
"Even if I gave it to you, could you afford to spend it?"
Ye Tang is angry.
Without leaving any room for negotiation, she said, "You have to have a conscience. Back then, our family was in such dire straits. If it weren't for Gu Lin, Mom, you would have died long ago, Dad would have been beaten to death by the creditors, and my brother wouldn't have been able to go to school. So what? Now that I'm making money, you're still looking down on him? What right do you have to look down on him? Let me tell you, there won't be a single penny of dowry."
"You, you..." Wang Hui was so angry that she clutched her chest and gasped for breath. "...Ye Tang, Ye Tang, do you want to anger your mother to death? Let me tell you, without a bride price, we will not acknowledge this marriage, and you will not be my daughter."
"No, it's not."
Ye Tang stood up, took Gu Lin's hand, and walked out.
Mr. Ye hurriedly tried to stop her, "Tangtang, look at you, why are you so angry? That's just your mother's temper, don't take it to heart."
Gu Lin also advised her, "Giving a bride price is normal. Don't argue with your mother. Be sensible."
Ye Tang didn't listen to anyone.
They pulled Gu Lin directly into the car.
I locked the door, stepped on the gas, and drove straight home without stopping.
Because of him, Ye Tang had a falling out with her family, and Gu Lin felt very guilty.
"Why argue with your parents? I think it's reasonable for Mom to ask for ten million. After all, you earn more than ten million a year. She didn't ask for more."
Ye Tang frowned and looked at Gu Lin, "Do you have ten million? You've already been kicked out of the Gu family, where are you going to get ten million from? Gu Lin, don't try to save face, you really don't need it."
"I..." He was indeed a little embarrassed.
Ye Tang sighed, walked up to him, and hugged his waist. "Your family doesn't approve of me, and my family looks down on you too. We're even now. From now on, let's live our lives happily and not care about what others say, okay?"
Gu Lin's eyes welled up with tears.
He genuinely wanted to give the Ye family a bride price.
He genuinely wanted to give Ye Tang a grand wedding.
He really wanted to take on the responsibility of this family.
But right now, he really... is willing but unable.
"I'm sorry, Ye Tang..."
"Don't apologize. Whether you have money or not doesn't affect my love for you, Gu Lin. But if you don't show enough love for me, I might stop loving you at any time. You know I need to be well-fed emotionally."
Gu Lin smiled.
He hugged Ye Tang tightly and said, "I will work hard. My teacher and I are currently developing a drug. If it is successful, we will have tens of millions in return."
"No rush, it's not important. Whether we have money or not, we can live a good life." She gently kissed his lips. "As long as you find your value in your work and are a happy little doctor, I will be very happy."