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"We're not in the mood to play mahjong right now. You're getting married, but our village is the poorest of the poor. You don't even have a wedding house," Huang Lin's Mother said, her face filled with sorrow and helplessness.
"Mom, both Shun Yuan and I are still young. We'll have a house and a car in the future," Huang Lin reassured her.
"In the future, in the future. Your father used to say he would buy a villa one day. Look at us now; we can't even afford a house in the fifth ring. My daughter, you are so outstanding and deserve better. Sometimes, marriage needs to consider reality," Huang Lin's Mother said earnestly.
Although she knew it was too late to change anything, Huang Lin's Mother still felt unwilling to accept it. She had worked hard to raise her daughter, who had turned out to be successful, and she had hoped her daughter would marry a successful man. Instead, she ended up choosing Wang Shun Yuan.
While Wang Shun Yuan performed well at work and had potential, he was just an office worker, far from what Huang Lin's parents considered an ideal son-in-law.
Even at this moment, Huang Lin's Mother held onto her resentment. She would rather her daughter have an abortion than marry Wang Shun Yuan.
Huang Lin's Father’s expression darkened further upon hearing his wife's words.
"Ahem, why bring up old matters? Lin Lin, you know your father is a proud man. Even if you don't have a wedding house, at least choose a better hotel for tomorrow's wedding. A three-star hotel is still a bit low; it should be at least four stars," Huang Lin's Father said.
In the countryside, there was always a tendency to compare oneself with others, especially in rural areas around the capital. Everyone hoped their children would be more successful than others.
It's understandable; that's just human nature.
However, for Huang Lin's Parents to say such things now seemed excessive. Wang Shun Yuan wasn't bad; he just came from humble beginnings. That shouldn't be an obstacle between him and Huang Lin because her family wasn't wealthy either; they were just rural people from the capital. The fact that they were from the capital made Huang Lin's Parents feel superior enough to trample on Wang Shun Yuan's dignity.
"Dad, it's just a meal. Why does it matter how many stars?" Huang Lin countered.
"Whether the food is good or not isn't important, but we can't lose face," Huang Lin's Father replied coldly.
"How about we book a five-star hotel then?" Wang Shun Yuan suggested awkwardly.
"No need. The hotel we've booked is three-star, but the food is indeed good—economical and practical—not worse than five-star hotels. Besides, if we book now, we definitely won't get a reservation; tomorrow is National Day," Huang Lin explained.
Earlier, Wang Shun Yuan had suggested booking a five-star hotel, but Huang Lin thought it unnecessary to spend extra thousands just for the sake of appearances; she considered it wasteful.
"Marriage happens only once in life; this isn't the time to focus on being economical. Dad and Mom just want you to have a grand wedding," she added.
"Well, forget it, daughter. We've tried to advise you; as long as you think you're happy, that's all that matters," Huang Lin's Parents said helplessly.
"Don't worry, Dad and Mom. I'm very happy right now," Huang Lin smiled genuinely.
"Happiness now doesn't guarantee happiness later. Aunt has been through this; in this society, without money or status, life can be really tough—especially in the capital. Lin Lin, please don't blame Aunt for being nosy; you can still reconsider; you're still very young."
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