Chapter 38: They just kicked them out.

For all the furniture, Du Ruoxia chose solid wood with woven details. She also looked for cushions and even found a futon.

"This works great, I love it!"

Du Ruoxia happily chose two, which made the three men unable to bear it any longer.

Finally, when it came to the big items, Du Ruoxia went to a shop that looked very old-fashioned.

"Sister-in-law, this place usually sells antiques," Bai Fengqi reminded Du Ruoxia.

Du Ruoxia smiled; of course she knew this place sold rare and precious items.

"Can you afford it?" Du Ruoxia asked Yang Zeyan seriously.

"Of course I can afford the things here," Yang Zeyan said proudly. Even if he couldn't afford them now, his family could.

She waved her hand dismissively and said, "Boss, I want a 1.8-meter-long rosewood bed."

The shop owner's eyes lit up when he heard that; a bed costing 1,500 yuan was not something an ordinary person could afford.

The group was stunned. This was so different from their previous purchasing style. Rosewood is not cheap!

"Boss, I take back what I just said."

"Yes, we spoke too early."

Zhao Jiajun and Bai Fengqi spoke at the same time, and after they finished speaking, they both sighed and walked out.

Yang Zeyan looked at Du Ruoxia with a smile, which made Du Ruoxia a little embarrassed.

"Well, isn't this supposed to ward off evil and promote health? I was thinking of buying one." Du Ruoxia's voice was a little soft, as she was really embarrassed to spend so much money.

The price of rosewood will skyrocket in a few years, so you might as well buy it now.

"Yes, we also need a bench and a dressing table. Let's choose these too!" Yang Zeyan said calmly.

Du Ruoxia finally tallied it up, and including the kitchenware, she had spent three thousand yuan in one afternoon.

This amount is unaffordable for an average family.

Looking at the three carts full of furniture, Du Ruoxia said apologetically, "I think I spent a bit too much."

Actually, what she was thinking was that Yang Zeyan would thank her in a few years!

"I must say, sister-in-law, your outfit really looks good and feels great!"

The rough soldier's evaluation was simple and unpretentious, but Yang Zeyan was in a great mood after hearing it.

Zhao Jiajun suddenly remembered something: "Brother Yan, the thing you asked me to do the day before yesterday is progressing. There are two jobs available in our army now. The first is to work in the mess hall, which may be a bit tough for girls. The second is to work in the cultural troupe, which has higher requirements for appearance, but if you can read, you can also do some secretarial work."

Du Ruoxia only realized later that Yang Zeyan was actually looking for a job for Du Yinlong.

"Xiaxia, you can go back and ask your cousin what she thinks," Yang Zeyan said.

Du Ruoxia nodded. "Okay."

It was already evening when the three cars returned, and Du Ruoxia was still thinking about going back to tell Du Yinlong the good news.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I got out of the car and opened the door, I saw Xu Qiuhua pulling Du Yinlong in the yard.

"You brat, come back with me right now."

"Mother, I won't go back... I won't get married... I won't get married... That man is old enough to be my father," Du Yinlong said, sobbing.

"Men should marry when they are of age and women should marry when they are of age. Older men are more caring. If you don't marry your brother, what will happen to your dowry? We've been eating for free for over twenty years. We finally found you a good family. Come home with me!"

Xu Qiuhua dragged Du Yinlong along. This scene reminded Du Ruoxia of the original owner's parents. They both lived in families that favored sons over daughters, and their parents treated their daughters as mere tools, wanting to squeeze every last bit of value out of them.

Du Ruoxia shouted, "Stop!"

At that moment, three men who were moving furniture outside rushed in.

Yang Zeyan immediately looked at Du Ruoxia, "Xiaxia, what's wrong? Are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

After replying to Yang Zeyan, Du Ruoxia looked sharply at Xu Qiuhua, "Xu Qiuhua, this is my home! Don't you know where you are?"

Xu Qiuhua felt a little intimidated when she saw the three soldiers standing straight.

"Get out of here! As long as Du Yinlong hasn't said he's leaving, no one wants to take her away."

"You... if you want to keep us here, you'll have to pay!" Xu Qiuhua said, her voice lacking confidence.

"Are you crazy?! Is Du Yinlong an object? Is she something you can buy and sell? She's a living, breathing person, not a vegetable in a market. Do you want to sell your daughter by weight?" Du Ruoxia launched into a tirade.

Upon hearing this, Xu Qiuhua realized that she had lost a daughter and wouldn't get a single penny. If she married Du Yinlong off, she could at least receive a dowry!

So Xu Qiuhua raised her voice a few decibels, "Du Ruoxia, you're kidnapping my daughter! Anyway, if you don't let Yinlong go home, you have to pay me, or I'll sue you!"

Yang Zeyan shielded Du Ruoxia behind him, "Who are you going to sue? Do you want to go to the police station again? You weren't locked up for many days last time, so are you upset and want to stay there for a few days on your own?"

Yang Zeyan's words carried a hint of threat.

Du Yinlong trembled behind her. She was timid, and it was already incredibly audacious of her to have run away and seek refuge with Du Ruoxia.

But now, seeing Du Ruoxia stand up to her mother to protect him, Du Yinlong felt that he could no longer be so cowardly; he couldn't drag Du Ruoxia down with him.

With tears streaming down his face, Du Yinlong scolded Xu Qiuhua: "Mother! Ruoxia doesn't owe us anything. On the contrary, have you forgotten the despicable things you did to her? You've never had any dealings with Uncle and the others, yet you insisted on marrying Ruoxia off for the sake of the bride price. Have you lost your conscience?"

"I...I...it didn't work out!" Xu Qiuhua said stubbornly.

“Whether it succeeds or not, you’re wrong! Now you want to sell me for money. How could I have such a heartless mother? You said you raised me for over twenty years, but I started working to earn work points when I was a teenager. I’ve been doing laundry and cooking at home since I was little. Isn’t that enough?” Du Yinlong became more and more heartbroken as he spoke.

Xu Qiuhua showed no remorse whatsoever. "You're a young lady. If you're hardworking now, you'll have a better life after you get married. I'm doing this for your own good."

Du Ruoxia couldn't help but say, "What a load of crap! You're just making excuses for your laziness."

Du Ruoxia then comforted Du Yinlong, "I've already spoken to the brigade leader, and your household registration can be transferred out separately. From now on, you'll have nothing to do with the Du family, and you can live your own life."

Du Yinlong looked at Du Ruoxia with teary eyes, and she was overjoyed, "Really?"

"It's true."

Xu Qiuhua was displeased. "What? I didn't agree! Du Yinlong will always be my daughter. She came from my belly. Why shouldn't she have anything to do with our Du family!"

"Zeyan, kick her out! I don't have time to waste with her anymore."

Du Ruoxia felt extremely tired talking to the unreasonable Xu Qiuhua.

Zhao Jiajun and Bai Fengqi were very efficient; they immediately carried the person out.

When Xu Qiuhua saw the three carts full of cabinets, sofas, and other furniture, she started cursing: "Du Ruoxia, you spend so much money buying nice things, and you still want to kidnap my daughter! It's outrageous! I'm such a big dragon! I work at Du Ruoxia's house every day, and you have no conscience!"

Du Yinlong wanted to go out and stop her when he heard these words, because if Xu Qiuhua's words got out, it would damage Du Ruoxia's reputation.