I transmigrated to the 1970s and became the female lead's vicious stepsister.

"You child, why are you only getting up now!"

"Please excuse my appearance, this is my eldest daughter."

"The food is in the pot, go and eat it yourself. We're entertaining guests here." It was only Su Wu, her own father, who remembered to leave some food for his daughter.

Du Lijuan had been so busy that she had completely forgotten about Su Lingwu, and now she regretted letting Su Lingwu steal the spotlight.

Gu Chenzhou had already adjusted his mindset and decided to marry Su Lingtang and live a good life together.

But when he saw Su Lingwu appear so beautifully in front of him, his heart still stirred.

When people interact, they first receive information through sight, followed by conversation and interaction, which leads to a deeper understanding of each other.

Appearance is always the first stepping stone.

When you put Su Lingwu and Su Lingtang together, it's hard to focus your attention on Su Lingtang.

Although Su Lingtang wasn't ugly, she could be described as a pretty girl. After all, she was at the prime of her youth, eighteen years old, so she couldn't be too bad-looking.

However, Su Lingwu's appearance was simply too stunning. Combining the best genes of her family, she was too gorgeous. It was like comparing a peony to a wildflower in the field. The two were like a dimensional reduction attack.

"Oh my, the daughters of your Su family are all so beautiful. Does your eldest daughter have a boyfriend yet? If not, you can give him to me as well. I'll definitely find her a good match."

Even the matchmaker couldn't help but admire Su Lingwu when she saw her.

This must have charmed countless young men.

Indeed, Su Lingwu received many preferential treatments because of her appearance.

She was good-looking from a young age, which caused the boys in the village to fight over her, all for the chance to be Su Lingwu's groom in a game of house.

The women in the village had often tried to settle scores with Xu Meili, but both mother and daughter were formidable and not pushovers.

Later, Su Wu and Xu Meili divorced, and Su Lingwu never suffered any grievances. Even when she grew up, she didn't work in the fields to earn work points and mostly stayed at home.

It was also because Uncle Su and Su Wu were afraid that Su Lingwu's beauty was too striking and that she might encounter some bad things, so they protected her.

Moreover, since Uncle Su was the team leader, no one dared to say anything. All three of Su's older brothers helped their sister, and Su Lingwu's little chores were easily finished by each of her three brothers doing a little bit.

Her biological mother, Xu Meili, was a worker in the city. She often gave her daughter money and coupons to buy her food and clothes, just in case she was wronged.

"Haha, there's no need to trouble Sister Ma. My little Wu'er has a boyfriend and will be getting married soon. The two sisters are just around the corner."

Su Wu was overjoyed when he mentioned his daughter's marriage; anyone could tell that his son-in-law was definitely extraordinary.

"Wow, this is double happiness for your family!"

Congratulations!

"Then let's continue talking about your second daughter's marriage to the Gu family." The matchmaker was also sharp-eyed and naturally noticed Su Lingtang's discomfort, so she quickly steered the conversation back on track.

"Brother Chenzhou." Su Lingtang walked to Gu Chenzhou's side and tugged at his clothes.

"Sinking Boat, bring out what you've prepared."

From the very beginning, Gu's mother had a very bad impression of Su Lingwu. It was already so late, and she was only getting up to eat. She must be a gluttonous and lazy person.

She looks like a vixen; she's completely bewitched my son. Luckily, he didn't marry her.

They don't even greet the guests; they have no manners.

Although she thought this way, Gu's mother did not show it at all.

"Hey, this is what my mother and I prepared. Please take a look, Uncle and Aunt." Gu Chenzhou placed an envelope on the table, along with the things he was carrying.

"Hehe, Brother Su, Sister-in-law, this is the betrothal gift from the Gu family. The Gu family is also a sincere family. They have specially prepared sixty yuan, twenty feet of cloth coupons, two catties of meat, a load of vermicelli, a pair of cloth shoes, two pairs of socks, a bottle of face cream, a set of mirror and comb, and new bedding has also been prepared, but it is placed in the new house. All of this adds up to quite a lot."

The matchmaker smiled somewhat awkwardly, though she knew the Gu family was a bit stingy.

After all, Gu Chenzhou was a soldier, unlike ordinary farmers.

"this……"

Su Wu looked at Du Lijuan; she wasn't his biological daughter, so he couldn't say anything.

If this were his own daughter, he would have turned on her immediately. Giving her this little bit of stuff is like trying to get rid of a beggar!

Du Lijuan also didn't expect the Gu family's bride price to be so small.

That's incredibly stingy.

Du Lijuan looked at her daughter.

Su Lingtang lowered her head and didn't speak, biting her lower lip tightly, her eyes filled with shame and indignation.

Why?

Is it because she initiated the marriage and didn't deserve a high dowry that they dismissed her so easily?

Gu Chenzhou wanted to say something, but was stopped by his mother.

Gu's mother stepped forward and took Su Lingtang's hand. "Xiaotang, you are a good child. I liked you the moment I saw you. I could tell at a glance that you are a virtuous and family-oriented good wife."

"Although this dowry is not the largest, it is not small for a farming family. You know the situation of our Gu family. For so many years, Shenzhou has been helping me support this family. It's just that my health is not good. I have been sickly for the past few years, which has cost a lot of money and burdened Shenzhou."

"But your good days are yet to come. Once you're married, you'll be in charge of the household, and you'll be in charge of all the big and small things. Shenzhou's salary will also be given to you."

"It's not that we don't value you, it's just that our family's resources are limited. But don't worry, your aunt will definitely make sure you have everything you need. The furniture in the house was all made two years ago and it still looks brand new. After you get married, Chenzhou will give you his salary, and you can buy whatever you want according to your own taste."

The Su family fell silent, utterly disheartened by the unexpectedly low bride price.

Su Lingwu leaned against the kitchen door frame, eating the steamed egg custard in her bowl while listening to Gu's mother's hypocritical words, and kept pouting.

Pooh!

Who are you kidding? If you wouldn't buy something for your wedding, why would you buy it after marriage?

Gu's mother looked kind on the outside but ruthless on the inside.

"Big sister, what are you eating? I want some too!" Su Zicheng quietly approached her when he saw how much his older sister was enjoying her food.

"There's a little bit left, here you go, but you have to wash the bowl first." Su Lingwu handed the bowl in her hand to her younger brother.

Su Zicheng beamed, "Thank you, big sister!"

At that time, food was precious, and there was no such thing as scavenging leftovers.

"This isn't the same brigade, is it? I remember in our Linhe brigade, getting a wife usually cost 120 yuan in cash."

"Add to that forty feet of cloth, thirty catties of grain coupons, and five catties of meat from a mother's womb. This furniture isn't new, and there should at least be one of those three essential items (sewing machine, watch, and radio), right? Why are so many missing now? Su Lingtang, did you give him a discount?"

Although she was speaking to Su Lingtang, none of the people present were stupid enough to not understand Su Lingwu's meaning.

Su Lingwu really couldn't stand Gu's mother's behavior.

If you're reluctant to part with something, just say so; don't ramble on with a bunch of nonsense.

Gu Chenzhou is a company commander, after all. He should earn at least fifty yuan a month. Even if he only earns fifteen yuan a month after deducting food expenses, he would still have about thirty-five yuan left.

The military doesn't have many expenses, and I estimate they can send home at least thirty yuan a month, which is three hundred and sixty yuan a year.

I heard that Gu Chenzhou has a younger sister and a younger brother. The three of them are not idle at home. They still work in the fields to earn work points. Even if they are used to subsidize the family's living expenses, they can't possibly spend it all. It is perfectly normal for them to save one or two hundred yuan a year.

When a family gets married, it takes at least two or three years to spend all their savings, let alone empty their coffers. Why is she so stingy when it comes to Gu Jia?

However, if Su Lingtang doesn't appreciate it and is willing to suffer, there's nothing she can do.

She was only reminding her because they were both women about to get married.

"This...this sixty yuan is not part of the bride price, but a gift for today's meeting. I will add another one hundred and twenty yuan as a bride price."

Gu Chenzhou was embarrassed and hurriedly tried to save face.

"Oh dear, look at my memory, it's all my fault, I misspoke," the matchmaker laughed it off.

Su Wu secretly gave his daughter a thumbs up; she really was his daughter.

Su Lingtang held back her tears, her face showing an embarrassed expression.