Chapter 32 Whoever You Are

Li the butcher didn't notice the wild man, his ferocious expression softened a little, and he grinned.

"My dear, please don't be so serious and trespass into a private house. Let me tell you, I have already paid the betrothal gift, and even if the county magistrate comes, it will not be of any use.

Just wait patiently for me to marry you, and I will love you dearly, so that you will never forget it." He gritted his teeth as he uttered the last few words.

Chen Zhanshan and his wife came in from outside carrying firewood. When they saw several people in the yard, they were so angry that their faces turned pale.

Mrs. Lin hurried over and looked her daughter up and down, her face full of anxiety. "Qing girl, are you okay?"

Chen Qingqing smiled and shook her head, "Mom, don't worry, I'm fine."

Chen Han's eyes were full of admiration. "Mom, my sister was really amazing just now. She subdued that bad guy with just one move."

Seeing that her children were safe and sound, Lin heaved a sigh of relief. "Good, I'm glad they're all right."

Chen Zhanshan was furious. He threw down the burden on his shoulders and rushed forward. He grabbed the shoulder pole under the eaves and threatened Li the butcher, "Shut your stinking mouth! If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will break your dog legs."

Butcher Li was about to lose his temper when he heard Chen Qingqing calling them father and mother. He immediately put on a smile and bowed respectfully, "So it's you, father-in-law and mother-in-law. Please accept my greetings."

Lin frowned, feeling sick in her heart. She said unhappily, "Who is your mother-in-law? Hurry up and leave, or we will really report her to the police."

Chen Zhanshan shouted, "My daughter is innocent and has never been betrothed to anyone. Stop speaking nonsense and slandering my daughter's innocence."

"Hey, I gave you face, didn't I? I was talking to you nicely, but you treated me like I was talking nonsense and played tricks on me."

Butcher Li narrowed his eyes, the flesh on his face twitching twice, and he spat fiercely, "I'm telling you, don't push me into any trouble. If I get angry, I won't care whether you are my father-in-law or my mother-in-law. I will beat you to a pulp."

"You, you, you are too arrogant, get out of here." Chen Zhanshan was so angry that his whole body was shaking.

Chen Qingqing knew what Li the butcher was thinking. In his subconscious, since he had spent fifty taels of silver on the betrothal gift, he had already determined in his heart that she was his new wife.

She raised her eyebrows and glanced at Old Lady Chen who was standing beside her trembling, and sneered, "Butcher Li, stop showing off here. To tell you the truth, our family has never received any betrothal gifts from anyone.

Whoever you gave the money to, you can go to that person to ask for your bride. Let me tell you clearly, I will not marry you.

Our family has severed ties with Chen Zhonghou's family. We are no longer a family. No one has the right to make decisions for me.

If you don't want to lose both your talent and your money, find a way to get it back and don't try to take advantage of me again, or I won't blame you for being rude."

"What? Breaking off the relationship?" Li the butcher was immediately furious. He looked at Old Lady Chen and asked loudly, "What the hell is going on? Are you kidding me, you old fool?"

Old Mrs. Chen was trembling all over, her face pale. She hurried forward and grabbed his arm to explain, "My good grandson-in-law, how could I lie to you..."

"Get out of my way." Li the butcher didn't wait for her to finish her words. He pushed her away with his eyes wide open. "You old thing, what's the matter with you? Did you take the betrothal gift and want to stand me up?

Let me tell you, I, Li the Butcher, am the tyrant of Taiping Bridge in Qingshui Town. I'm not afraid of anything, except finding someone to vent my anger on. If you dare to play tricks on me, be careful or I'll skin you alive."

"Oh my grandson-in-law, look at what you are saying. How dare I stand you up? There is a misunderstanding here. Come to my house and I will explain it to you in detail."

Old Mrs. Chen was so scared that she almost peed her pants, but she had to put on a smile and whispered in his ear,

"This Qing girl has a stubborn temper and a hot temper, and she's a little embarrassed. Your father-in-law and I are having a quarrel, so he said some angry words. Don't take it to heart. My spit is as good as nails. What we agreed to will definitely be done. Just go home and wait to embrace your new daughter-in-law!"

Seeing that Butcher Li was speechless, Matchmaker Zhao glanced at Old Lady Chen with an unhappy look on her face. "Sister-in-law, you've accepted the betrothal money, but you've severed ties with the eldest wife's family. Since you don't want to marry my eldest nephew, then return the money to us immediately, and we won't bother you any more."

"Sister Zhao, why are you adding to the trouble? We have known each other for so many years, and you were the matchmaker for my three daughters-in-law. You still don't believe what I say. Please persuade your eldest nephew to give me a few more days." Old Mrs. Chen smiled apologetically.

"Nephew, what do you think about this matter..." Matchmaker Zhao asked Butcher Li for his opinion.

The corner of Li the butcher's mouth twitched. This girl had a cruel temper and a hot personality. He liked her from the bottom of his heart. Since the old woman was so sure, he might as well wait for a few days. If she dared to go back on her word, he couldn't blame her.

"Okay, I'll trust her this time, but don't let me down."

Old Mrs. Chen lowered her eyebrows and said, "Just put your heart at ease. I won't let you down."

"Okay, in that case I'll go home and wait for your good news. You have to hurry up and do this."

"Don't worry, I will definitely make you satisfied." Old Mrs. Chen nodded and bowed.

Matchmaker Zhao smiled and said, "Nephew, let's go back!"

Butcher Li nodded and said, "Okay, let's go."

Seeing the two of them leave the yard, Old Lady Chen felt relieved and secretly sighed. She finally got rid of this living beast. If he were to do something naughty, I, an old lady, would probably lose my dignity in my later years.

Once this marriage is finalized, even if I give her a mountain of gold, she would rather not deal with such a beast who is worse than an animal. It's too scary!

Seeing that Old Lady Chen was about to leave, Chen Qingqing stepped forward without hesitation to block her way, "Stop right there."

"What are you going to do?" Old Mrs. Chen was stunned.

Chen Qingqing's eyes were sharp. "What are you doing? Let me remind you that my family and your Chen family are no longer related. We have no relationship. Don't bring your family's bad deeds onto me. If you do it again, I will report you to the government and make you go to jail for corruption."

"You damn girl, stop trying to scare me." Old Mrs. Chen was startled and didn't dare to look her in the eye. She yelled at Chen Zhanshan beside her, "You unfilial thing! Look at the child you raised. How dare he talk to his elders like that? It's really treasonous."

Chen Zhanshan's face turned pale. He never expected that his parents would not cancel the marriage, but instead let this beast-like thing block the door of their house.

Such parents are rare in the world. She secretly felt lucky that they had split up the family and severed ties. No matter where she went, it was not her turn to make decisions for her daughter.

Chen Zhanshan looked at the old lady Chen and her husband with indifference and sneered.

"It's none of your business to meddle in my family's affairs. My daughter is right. We don't have any relationship now. You are not allowed to set foot in my house again without our consent."

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