Three days later, Yue Hongxia, Lu Jiangang and his wife, and Lu Qingquan, who had recovered, went to the Ye family to discuss the marriage and have dinner, which was at Ye Zhiguo's request.

Although he was tempted by the 10,000 yuan dowry, he did not want to offend Lu Jiangang's family.

After all, Lu Jiangang is a regimental commander, which is a relatively high-ranking official. It's best not to offend him if possible. Besides, Ye Lan is going to marry Lu Qingquan and spend her whole life with him. If she offends this family too much, Ye Lan might not have a good life.

Therefore, the old lady always played the bad cop, while Ye Zhiguo and Shen Yanhong played the good cop, always saying nice things.

Ye Lan had a difficult three days. She was extremely conflicted. She went to Lu Qingquan, hoping to find out what had happened, but Lu Qingquan was prepared. He coaxed her with sweet words and made her hate Ye Qingqing and Lu Mo.

She knew that Qingquan would not betray their love. It was those two bitches who plotted against Qingquan behind his back, almost causing him to be unable to stay in the army. They were so vicious!

Lu Qingquan also discussed a delaying tactic with Ye Lan. His idea was to pay 5,000 yuan to the Ye family first, and then pay the remaining 5,000 yuan a year later. Moreover, Lu Qingquan hoped that Ye Lan could persuade Shen Yanhong to return the 5,000 yuan to Yue Hongxia.

Yue Hongxia later changed her mind and refused to pay five thousand yuan. She would be heartbroken if she paid five hundred yuan, let alone five thousand yuan.

Lu Qingquan had no choice but to come up with this plan, hoping that Ye Lan could persuade Shen Yanhong, and then everyone would be happy.

Ye Lan was actually a little uncomfortable. How could she ask for the betrothal gifts she had given her back?

It felt like he didn't take her seriously, but if she didn't agree, Ye Lan was worried that Lu Qingquan would misunderstand her as a greedy girl. After struggling for three days, Ye Lan finally made up her mind and agreed to persuade Shen Yanhong.

That bitch Ye Qingqing has countless five thousand yuan in assets. She can't be short-sighted. For the sake of a wealthy life in the future, she has to endure it!

"Let's eat first, hehe...we can talk business after we eat. This meal was specially prepared by Yan Hong!" Ye Zhiguo greeted with a smile.

Yue Hongxia's face was ugly. She didn't even look at Ye Zhiguo. Even if there was dragon meat in front of her, she would not have any appetite and did not want to pay attention to anyone from the Ye family.

None of them are good; they're annoying to look at!

Lu Jiangang was much more shrewd. He chatted and laughed with Ye Zhiguo and even praised Shen Yanhong's cooking skills. Lu Qingquan did the same, offering a few compliments, which made the atmosphere at the table much more relaxed.

Ye Qingqing remained silent, simply eating her food in quiet contemplation. Shen Yanhong, for her daughter's happiness, had meticulously prepared a feast: braised pork ribs, steamed sea bass, braised beef, stir-fried rice cakes with swimming crab, and stir-fried squid...

Every dish is made with high-quality ingredients, much better than the old lady's medley of dishes with only ten or so pieces of meat in one bowl, the rest being either dried bean curd sheets or dried bamboo shoots.

Lu Qingquan would glance at Ye Qingqing every now and then, his eyes filled with desire; he was determined to have this girl!

Even if it costs me something!

After the meal, Shen Yanhong cleared the table and brewed tea. Of course, it was this year's newly harvested pre-Qingming tea, not the old tea stems that the old lady used to brew.

Shen Yanhong and Ye Zhiguo's attentiveness made Yue Hongxia's expression much better, and she felt more at ease, thinking that the Ye family did know some manners and were not all as barbaric and vulgar as that old hag.

“We agree to the marriage, but our family can’t afford that much money. We can only contribute five thousand yuan. We’ll try to borrow the remaining five thousand yuan when we get married. What do you think?” Lu Jian said to Ye Zhiguo in a friendly tone.