Ruling the Historical Romance Novel as the Female Supporting Character-Chapter 21: The Staggering Dowry That Left the Su Family Dumbfounded

"Comrade Su, as you’ve mentioned, I have a clear understanding of your intentions. The dowry of five thousand yuan was prepared in advance by Ze’s grandparents. We’ve already purchased items like an electric fan and a radio for Ze, which won’t be included in the traditional betrothal gifts. Therefore, in addition to the five thousand yuan, we will also provide a television, refrigerator, washing machine, and a wristwatch. Furthermore, we’ll include a ladies’ bicycle from the Feige brand."

Mr. Xia spoke confidently, outlining the extensive dowry. However, it was met with shock, not only from the Su family but also from the Qin family, with the exception of Su Yijia and Qin Kaize, who remained composed.

"Uncle Xia?" Su Yijia raised her delicate eyebrows, showing some disagreement.

Mr. Xia gave her a reassuring glance and continued addressing the Su family, "However, there’s a condition for this five thousand yuan dowry: it must be entirely given to Yijia. This is our compensation for her, and no one else should expect to touch a single cent."

His words resonated like a thunderclap, and the joyous atmosphere in the Su family home suddenly turned icy.

"We are Yijia’s parents, having raised her all these years. Why shouldn’t we keep this money for her?"

Even Su’s father, who usually allowed Su’s mother to act out, couldn’t contain his anger and directly voiced his objections. But Mr. Xia maintained his calm and looked at him steadily.

"Last time, when it was just a 200-yuan betrothal gift, you withheld it all to pay your own debts. If you could be so greedy over 200 yuan, do you think I can trust you to leave five thousand for Yijia?"

"Even if we don’t keep it, she’s still our daughter, and it’s only natural for her to support us!" Su’s mother’s voice grew louder.

Su Yijia, her ears aching from the commotion, had no intention of listening to their quarrel any longer.

"Uncle Xia, let me handle this. Holding this money in my hands, you won’t be able to manage it for the rest of my life."

She stopped Uncle Xia, her expression disdainful as she glared at her parents, whose faces contorted with rage.

"I’m already married to Kaize, and we’ve even obtained our marriage certificate. We’ve promised to support each other for the rest of our lives. Even without this dowry, you won’t be able to stop our marriage. Uncle Xia is here to inform you and express his and Kaize’s grandparents’ regard for me."

You can go outside and make a scene if you want. Let everyone know that I’m marrying the great hero, Qin Kaize. Do you think they’d believe you should receive this dowry? I’m not afraid of any commotion. Kaize will need money for his medical expenses, and who knows how many challenges we’ll face in our future together. We need to be financially prepared."

"Fine, fine, fine! You’re married now, and suddenly, we have no say? You’ll see hardships in your future!" Su’s father was furious, his eyes red, but he felt helpless.

These people might not approve of their daughter marrying Qin Kaize, and even if they did, they wouldn’t allow their daughter to take the dowry. But when it came to accepting other people’s generosity, they would gladly oblige, shouting a few slogans to demonstrate their respect for a hero’s noble character.

"I won’t have any hardships with Kaize. He’ll always treat me well, no matter what! And we have Uncle Xia, as well as Kaize’s grandparents. You don’t need to worry about us," Su Yijia boasted, her chin held high, radiating arrogance.

Su Xinyue’s eyes revealed a hint of envy as she suddenly thought that marrying Qin Mingcheng might not be as enjoyable as marrying Qin Kaize. Her older sister probably had a lot of money in her pockets and could buy whatever she wanted.

"By the way, I picked this watch last year at a foreign trade store in Jingdu City. Yijia, take a look and see if you like it. If you don’t, you can wear it for now, and we’ll get you a new one once you find something you like." Mr. Xia took out a wooden box with velvet packaging from his briefcase. There was even an English logo on it, making it a very high-end item in this era.

Su Xinyue’s envy suddenly turned into jealousy as she squeezed the hem of her skirt tightly, her eyes welling up with pink tears.

Qin Mingcheng, standing nearby, kept his gaze on her. In the past, he would have thought it was because he wasn’t capable enough to present the best things to Su Xinyue. However, since the incident where Su Yijia had nearly crippled him, he felt that Su Xinyue had deceived him. She hadn’t told him about Su Yijia’s true nature, all to gain his mother’s approval and let her marry into the Qin family with honor.

So now, seeing her fondness for the watch, he couldn’t help but feel that she was just like any ordinary girl on the street, greedy for material possessions. As for true love, he thought it was nonsense.

If it wasn’t for that their Qin family lived in a decent house, that all their relatives had good jobs, and that their family had no financial worries, would she still be with him, acting gentle and considerate?

"Thank you, Uncle Xia!" Su Yijia took the box and opened it to reveal a lady’s watch adorned with diamonds on the face and dial. Although it wasn’t a collector’s edition of a luxury brand, this classic Patek Philippe was still quite valuable. In the next few decades, it would undoubtedly be worth millions, if not more. Even now, in Jingdu City, it would fetch over a thousand yuan.

"Do you like it, Yijia?" Xia Weiguo asked anxiously. Even Qin Kaize’s gaze remained fixed on her, as if he were afraid, she would say something polite. But Su Yijia had a proud personality and was not one to be polite.

"I love it! I love it very much!" Su Yijia took the watch out and put it on her wrist. Then, she waved it in front of Qin Kaize. "Isn’t it beautiful? I love shiny things like this! When I go shopping in the future, I won’t miss the time, so you don’t have to worry."

Qin Kaize’s long lashes trembled, and his worried gaze softened.

Xia Weiguo watched the interaction between the young couple with a bittersweet feeling. Although the days ahead might be tough, at least Qin Kaize’s wife was a good one. She treated him like a normal husband, always nagging about this and that. It was much better than being left in bed, doing nothing but eating, going to the toilet, and feeling resentful.

"Great that you like it! Great that you like it!" Xia Weiguo nodded repeatedly. In his heart, he was already planning to buy her something nice the next time he went to a foreign trade store in Jingdu City and saw such beautiful things.

Su Yijia happily pulled a chair next to Qin Kaize and held his hand, which was covered in calluses. Although he had no sensation, she still enjoyed playing with it. After all, the BJD dolls from the era she was from couldn’t compare to the touch of her man’s hand.

Qin Kaize’s deep, amber eyes under the lamplight focused entirely on her. Amidst the restrained joy, there was a hint of greedy possession that was almost intoxicating.

Su Xinyue, Qin Mingcheng, and Qin’s father all slightly narrowed their eyes and discreetly shifted their gazes away.