Li's father's salary was actually not low. He had a skill and was considered a senior craftsman in the factory, but unfortunately, the family's expenses were high.

Besides, he didn't manage the family's money. Every time he got his salary, his mother would take it all away before he even had a chance to collect it. He only got a maximum of two yuan of pocket money a month.

So when he heard it was 666 yuan, it was as if all he could see were bills flying by, making him dizzy.

Before Li's father even got off work, the news that Li Youxuan was going to marry into a wealthy family had already spread far and wide.

Li's mother had never been praised in her life, but now she was surrounded by people saying flattering things to her.

Everyone has vanity, especially those who are particularly insecure and have never been recognized by others, especially those from the lower rungs of society.

Li's mother blushed with excitement.

She knew that her fourth daughter was the smartest and most to her liking, which was all thanks to the life philosophies she had instilled in her daughters every day over the years.

Of the five daughters in the Li family, the first three are already married. The eldest daughter's husband was found by Li's mother; he is the nephew of their factory director. Although he is a bit ugly and a bit old, he has an uncle who is the director and a good job at the supply and marketing cooperative.

The second daughter's boyfriend was someone she met on her own; they were classmates. The man's father was the village head, and the man himself didn't have a good job. Li's mother disagreed, but the second daughter insisted on marrying him. If it weren't for the generous dowry the man's family offered, Li's mother would have definitely ruined their marriage.

What's the point of having a family like this? Will their son be able to help them when he grows up?

Because of this, the Li family treated their second daughter very badly. They would only accept gifts during holidays but never give her food. Over time, the second daughter stopped bringing her husband home. She could endure this humiliation, but why should her husband have to endure it?

In Li's mother's mind, people don't have to come, but gifts must be received, otherwise she will make you understand why the flowers are so red.

The third daughter was married off by Li's mother to a widower who was a manager. The man's previous wife had given birth to three children, the eldest of whom was a year older than the third daughter.

The fifth daughter was a long-term worker in the family. She didn't have the courage of her second sister or the ability of her fourth sister, so she had to drop out of school early and be used as a slave by the family. Especially her younger brother, he simply didn't treat her like a human being. He would beat and scold her whenever he was unhappy. If she upset her son, Li's mother would not give her any food.

When Li's father was alive, things were alright, but when he was gone, she was worse than a cabbage.

The fourth daughter is great; she's made her proud.

When I got home in the afternoon, my neighbors were very welcoming, and some even brought me food.

Mr. Li also snapped out of his daze, and a smile appeared on his face.

It was quite late by the time we finished eating and cleaned up.

The youngest son couldn't help but lean forward and ask his mother, "Mom, did the fourth son really marry a high-ranking official?"

Li's mother smiled and nodded.

The younger son then asked, "A high-ranking official in the capital?"

Li's mother smiled and nodded again.

The youngest son said, "Mom, I heard that Kyoto is great. They eat white flour steamed buns and braised pork. There are wide roads everywhere, and there are cars all over the roads. Mom, I want to stay at the fourth son's house."

Li's mother smiled and said, "Okay, after the fourth son gets married, you can go live at his house. Your brother-in-law and his family are all soldiers, they're very prestigious, and all the high-ranking officials live in that compound."

The youngest son's eyes lit up: "Mom, when I go there, I'll definitely find you a wife who's even more powerful than the fourth son's family."

Li's mother's eyes lit up, and she praised her youngest son for being clever: "Oh my! How come I didn't think of this? Our sixth son is even smarter than the fourth son. If the fourth son can marry so well, our sixth son will definitely have a brighter future."

Mr. Li frowned upon hearing this. He knew his son's temperament better than anyone and couldn't afford to disrupt his fourth son's comfortable life.

But Li's father didn't dare to say it out loud; Li's mother was the one who made the decisions in the family.

Li Youxuan had no idea that her family was using her as a stepping stone. After making the phone call, she went to the department store.

Although the bride price hasn't been given yet, she needs to choose the big-ticket items that she usually can't afford or is reluctant to buy.

Li Youxuan had long coveted the watches on Xu Xinning and Lin Ying's wrists. Now she could be on equal footing with them. They were all wives in the compound, so who was more noble than whom?

Before Jiang Juecheng could even tell Grandpa Jiang about his mother, Grandpa Yu had already approached him.

Grandpa Yu: "Old Jiang, I never thought we'd be in-laws in this lifetime, it's truly fate!"

Grandpa Jiang was stunned.

relatives by marriage?

What the heck?

The eldest son's family has only two children. His eldest grandson is already married, and his granddaughter is still young. The children of the second and third sons don't often come to the compound, so they shouldn't have any connection with the Yu family.

Grandpa Jiang had a bad feeling, but after all, he was a man who had experienced many ups and downs, so he didn't show much surprise.

Grandpa Jiang: "Old Yu, you haven't made a mistake, have you?"

Grandpa Yu seemed to be in a very good mood, laughing heartily: "Today your eldest daughter-in-law brought her daughter to our house to propose marriage. The two girls have been dating for a while now, and we've already agreed on the bride price."

Grandpa Jiang's temper flared up, and he roared, "Old Yu, are you even human? My granddaughter isn't even an adult yet!"

Old Master Yu: "Old Jiang! Why are you in such a hurry? Who said that person is your eldest son's biological daughter?"

Grandpa Jiang was even more bewildered. His eldest son's family had a goddaughter? How come he didn't know?

Grandpa Yu: "Go home and ask your eldest daughter-in-law. I trust your family. I believe the Jiang family won't harm my grandson. Old Jiang, my grandson still needs your support! We'll be in the same boat from now on."

Grandpa Jiang was so angry that he hung up the phone and went home.

Upon seeing this, Old Master Mu quickly grabbed the person and asked, "What happened?"

Grandpa Jiang: "I'm completely confused right now. I just received a call from Lao Yu, who said some inexplicable things."

Because Mu Jinghuai and Qin Yao are getting married, Old Master Mu wants to handle more official business these days so that he can have more time for them.

Grandpa Mu: "I'll go back with you. My in-laws are coming from Xujia Village, they should have arrived by now."

When Grandpa Jiang arrived home, Jiang Juecheng had just had a big argument with his mother, and Lin Ying was holding Jiang Jueyi, who was crying in fright.

Meanwhile, Jiang's mother was scolding Jiang Juecheng for his shortcomings.

Old Master Jiang knew his mother's personality best. She was the daughter of his comrade-in-arms, and his comrade-in-arms entrusted her to him after his death. He never expected that his good intentions would be met with scheming.

The marriage between Chiang Kai-shek's mother and father was a scheme orchestrated by Chiang Kai-shek's mother and her mother.

At the time, Chiang Kai-shek's father had a girlfriend. The two were classmates and later fought together in the revolution, and had a very good relationship.

After Mr. Jiang's comrade-in-arms sacrificed his life, the two families started to visit each other more often. Unexpectedly, during a dinner gathering, Mr. Jiang's mother and her mother plotted against Mr. Jiang, and the two were found sleeping in the same bed.