Chapter 35: To whom should the biological mother’s dowry be given?

Zhou Li's face changed drastically, and she gritted her teeth as she looked at Lu Qiaoge standing in front of her.

She just felt that life was dark and even a little girl could bully her.

She hugged the old black cat tightly, but was really speechless.

Because what Lu Qiaoge said was right.

This is true whether in rural areas or in cities.

Lu Qiaoge didn't continue talking, but tried to ask the old black cat in his heart: "Xiao Hei, what did Zhou Li's biological mother leave for Zhou Li? If you tell me, I will help your little master take back what belongs to her."

The old black cat already knew that Lu Qiaoge could understand what it was saying.

There was no surprise at this moment, only excitement.

Humans always say that dogs are loyal ministers and cats are treacherous ministers, and that cats are the mothers because they give them milk. But that is not the case with dogs.

[I know, it's in the drawer of the dressing table. The old master said it was the dowry for the young master.]

Lu Qiaoge asked: "Could it be possible that Luo Guixiang has already discovered and taken it away?"

[No, the old master's father was a very good carpenter. He made it himself. If the mechanism is not found, it may not be discovered even if it is smashed. Old Zhou also doesn't know.]

Lu Qiaoge didn't continue to ask what was inside, but looked at Zhou Li: "Comrade Zhou, this is a rule and a habit, you have to accept it!"

There was frustration in Zhou Li's eyes.

Yes, as long as Luo Guixiang doesn't agree, it will be impossible for her to move in with her husband and children.

Lu Qiaoge stopped looking at Zhou Li and instead looked at the crowd, smiling and asking, "But, I have a question for you comrades."

Lu Qiaoge pointed to the first floor behind him and said, "Everyone knows that Comrade Zhou is not qualified to live in this house. That's because this house was left by Master Zhou to Comrade Luo. It has nothing to do with Comrade Zhou."

When Luo Guixiang heard this, she immediately laughed.

The two young men and women at the side also looked at Zhou Li proudly.

Humph, there's no point in threatening people by offering to take medicine. This house has nothing to do with you.

Even the cadres from the street office said so, so it’s a done deal.

Someone in the crowd nodded: "Yes, it has nothing to do with Zhou Li."

Lu Qiaoge immediately asked, "But in this house, are the things left by Zhou Li's biological mother, such as dowry, etc., Comrade Luo qualified to take them for himself?"

The crowd seemed to explode.

Everyone said at once: "Of course not qualified."

"Zhou Li is Yu Xiu's only daughter. If there is any, it should definitely be given to Zhou Li."

"But didn't Luo Guixiang marry Master Zhou?"

"What does her marrying Master Zhou have to do with Yu Xiu? Master Zhou's things can be given to Luo Guixiang, but Yu Xiu's things should be given to Zhou Li."

Lu Qiaoge raised his hand and signaled everyone to stop talking.

At this time, Luo Guixiang's face flushed: "Comrade, what nonsense are you talking about? I don't have anything of Yu Xiu's at home. When I walked in, those things were taken away by Lao Zhou."

Zhou Li wiped away her tears and looked at Lu Qiaoge suspiciously. Why did she feel that this young cadre was going to help her?

What did my mother leave behind? What was her mother's? Zhou Li began to think hard.

Lu Qiaoge spoke up: "Comrade Luo, I need to go into your house to confirm. If there is really not even a straw stick, I promise to take Comrade Zhou away and never bother you again."

There was a flash of panic in Luo Guixiang's eyes.

How could there not be? She heard from that dead guy Old Zhou that it was Old Yu who broke the bed in the bedroom.

At this moment, Aunt Sun hurried over, patted Zhou Li on the shoulder and complained, "You silly girl, you have a husband and a child, yet you still want to take medicine? Are you out of your mind? Do you still want your son to have a stepmother and live the same life as you?"

Luo Guixiang's face turned pale immediately, but since Aunt Sun didn't mention anyone by name, she didn't dare to respond.

He could only stare at her viciously. Damn old lady, if she hadn't taken Zhou Li in, Zhou Li would have gone back to the countryside long ago.

Aunt Sun said to Lu Qiaoge, "I know what is Yu Xiu's dowry. I can testify to it."

Lu Qiaoge said: "Is there any other comrade who can give a witness?"

After saying this, more than a dozen people came out.

So, a group of people entered Luo Guixiang's house.

Aunt Sun pointed at the bed first and said, "That's what Old Yu beat his daughter with."

"The dressing table was also made by Old Yu. It was the latest style at the time, and many people came to Zhou's house to see it."

"Yes, yes. Old Yu was a famous carpenter. It's a pity that he passed away so early."

"So are these two red lacquer trunks."

“Hangers too.”

"The same goes for the Eight Immortals Table. Look, there is Old Yutou's mark here."

"And the wardrobe, too."

"Ah, Old Yu loves his daughter so much that he gave her so many things."

Luo Guixiang was fed up and stopped pretending. If she continued, not only would her house be emptied of everything, but she would also become a laughing stock.

"Even if it was given to Yu Xiu by Old Yu, it was also given to Old Zhou. These are all mine and have nothing to do with Zhou Li."

Aunt Sun started to curse.

Lu Qiaoge stopped him in time: "Everyone calm down, Comrade Luo is right. Since Yu Xiu married Master Zhou, it is the common property of the couple, so we can't move it all away."

Lu Qiaoge turned to Luo Guixiang and said gently, "But I want to emphasize that these things are the common property of Yu Xiu and Master Zhou, but not the common property of you and Master Zhou, so Comrade Zhou Li has the right to take back the share that belongs to her biological mother."

Lu Qiaoge looked at Secretary Liu and Shao Le again: "What do you two think?"

Secretary Liu and Shao Le were shocked by Lu Qiaoge and naturally had no objections.

Auntie Sun spoke directly on behalf of Zhou Li: "Xiao Li and I have no objection. Comrade Xiao Lu is right. Let's divide it into two. It happens that the three cadres from the subdistrict office are here. Let's discuss how to divide it now."

Luo Guixiang's face was as gloomy as water, but now except for her and her two children, everyone else looked approving.

Regardless of custom or tradition, there seemed to be no reason for her to take over Yu Xiu's property unless they were all dead.

Zhou Li was still holding the cat, and she put her face against it. Just now, Aunt Sun whispered that it must be her biological mother who came to help her, telling her not to do stupid things and to live well.

Zhou Li's mind was in a mess, but she was very clear. She said in a hoarse voice, "I don't want the bed, but the other things are my mother's. Luo Guixiang, aren't you afraid of having nightmares in the middle of the night if you use my mother's things?"

Lu Qiaoge interrupted him: "Considering that Comrade Zhou Li's parents are both deceased and her family is poor, and most importantly, she actively responded to the call to build the countryside in her best years, and now she wants to contribute to the construction of her hometown, so Comrade Zhou Li has the priority right. Comrade Zhou, you choose."

Luo Guixiang immediately objected.

Secretary Liu was unhappy, and this time he spoke a little harshly: "Comrade Luo, there is something wrong with your thinking. It has been made very clear that the house is yours and you can live in it as you please, but these things are Yu Xiu's dowry. It is wrong for you not to return them to your own daughter."

Aunt Sun sneered: "Some people should not push their luck. Even if Zhou Li is not qualified to live in this house, does your son have the right to live in it? His last name is not Zhou. I advise you to quit while you are ahead."

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