Chapter 178 is definitely not a minor official.

“I haven’t had a chance to ask yet,” Wu Caifeng said.

Someone touched the sheepskin coat and said, "Anyone who's willing to buy something so expensive can't be a minor official!"

Wu Caifeng couldn't help but say, "I was saying that I'm busy working in the fields all day, how could I afford to wear such nice things? I was thinking of letting Zhizhi give them to her own mother to wear, so as not to waste her clothes."

But Zhizhi said, "Her own mother doesn't wear things like that."

She didn't say that Zhizhi's biological mother disapproved of her, she only said that she wouldn't wear something like that.

But everyone can understand that this means they look down on it.

The fact that he doesn't even like clothes that cost 180 yuan indirectly confirms everyone's guess that he's not a minor official.

Everyone was even more envious, saying that Wu Caifeng was lucky and blessed.

Because of Wu Caifeng's promotion, when Zhizhi sat in the yard sunbathing, everyone who passed by outside the yard, whether they were familiar with the original owner before or had never spoken to her before, would say, "Zhizhi is sunbathing!" and strike up a conversation with her.

Zhizhi is very hospitable. Whenever this happens, she will say, "Hmm, sunbathing? Come in and sit for a while!"

If someone is embarrassed, they'll wave their hand and say, "No, no, I'm busy at home!"

Since everyone seemed to know each other well, Zhizhi simply added some melon seeds and candy.

Then she received a wave of praise, with everyone saying that she was indeed the leader's daughter, and that she was different, and that she was very generous now.

They even said that the leader's family has good feng shui, which is good for nurturing people.

Unlike the Xie family, who seemed possessed by evil spirits, perfectly healthy people in their home acted as if they were cursed.

Speaking of the Xie family, they're making quite a fuss right now!

When Tian Fang was arrested, the police, based on the remittance records, demanded that the Xie family return the money, otherwise Tian Fang would be sentenced to a heavier sentence.

Tian Fang was indeed reluctant to spend that money, but after paying it all back, the Xie family was completely broke.

Tian Fang felt sorry for herself and her son. She didn't want her son to be poor, but she didn't feel as sorry for her daughter. In her eyes, her daughter belonged to someone else's family.

With Zhizhi around, she naturally couldn't bear to part with her own daughter.

But now that Zhizhi is gone, Xie Lanlan, her own daughter, is no match for her son.

Therefore, before being sentenced, Tian Fang called Xie Lanlan over and howled, "Xie Lanlan, I raised you with my own hands, and when you were little, I would try to put every last bit of food in your mouth. You can't be heartless, you can't watch me die in prison!"

"You're my own daughter, my only daughter, you have to help me!"

"You know perfectly well how your mother treats you!"

"That little bitch Xie Zhizhi, I didn't give her a single penny of her betrothal gifts or a single dowry, but I let you take all of your betrothal gifts with you, not to mention I also prepared quilts, trunks... a whole bunch of stuff for you, so that you could leave with your dignity intact!"

"Give me two hundred yuan."

Xie Lanlan panicked upon hearing this, "Two hundred...two hundred yuan?"

"Where...where would I get so much money?"

Tian Fang held onto her hand tightly, asking, "Why don't you have it anymore?"

"You've gotten a lot out of that little bitch these past two years. She gave you all her nice clothes and fabrics, saving you a lot of money."

"She lets you ride her bicycle, how much do you save?"

"How many of those other eggs and chickens did I give you?"

"Isn't everything money?"

"You're telling me you have no money now?"

"Xie Lanlan, swear to God, don't you have any conscience saying this?"

Xie Lanlan remained silent. "It's not that I don't want to give it to you, but... it's such a large sum, even if I agreed, Xiao Liang's father wouldn't agree!"

Tian Fang immediately retorted, "You can't even manage this little bit of money? You can't make decisions?"

“Look at how that little bitch Xie Zhizhi treated the family before. I didn’t ask you to give me all your money. You can’t even manage a household properly. You might as well die.”

Xie Lanlan, angered by the scolding, couldn't help but tear up. "Can they be the same?"

“Zhou Lin is the regimental commander, and Sun Hu and I are just relying on our two acres of land.”

“I didn’t withhold any of your betrothal money; I should have kept that for myself,” Tian Fang said through gritted teeth.

Suddenly she burst into tears, saying that she had a miserable life, and said, "Who did I do all this for back then? Wasn't it all for you? And now this has happened. I didn't even let you take it all, I only let you take a small part, and you're still not happy? You have no conscience!"

"God, strike this unfilial daughter with lightning!"

Xie Lanlan naturally dared not tell Sun Hu about the two hundred yuan; she only dared to secretly take it from home.

But if you give away two hundred yuan, it won't be exposed for a day or two, but it will all be exposed as the New Year approaches.

It's almost Chinese New Year, and even if we don't buy new clothes, we should at least buy a few pounds of meat and a couple of fish for the family!

Xie Lanlan gave her family two hundred yuan, and naturally she was reluctant to spend a penny more, after all, she had a son who was about to get married.

If she doesn't buy it, not only Sun Hu, but also her son Sun Xiaoliang will be unhappy. "It's one thing to not be able to eat meat normally, but you're not willing to buy it for the New Year. How can you be so stingy?"

"Did you embezzle our family's money and spend it on others?"

Xie Lanlan felt guilty instantly, "What nonsense are you spouting all day long?"

"If you ask me, you need to find a job. You can't just drift along like this every day."

Sun Xiaoliang glanced at her sideways and asked, "What kind of work do I do?"

"Didn't you say you were going to find me a government job in the county government?"

Xie Lanlan was furious at these words. "That little slut has run away now. Where am I supposed to find you a job at the county government?"

"Then where am I supposed to find work?" Sun Xiaoliang asked.

"Have your dad ask Old Zhang, the carpenter in the next village, if you could become his apprentice?"

"Become an apprentice?" Sun Xiaoliang's eyes narrowed further. "I won't do it. Whoever wants to do this job can do it."

“Make me an apprentice? Humph, you really have a way with ideas,” he said, glancing sideways with an arrogant look, feeling that he shouldn’t be doing such a job.

"Then what can you do? Go work in a brick kiln?"

“You’re talking nonsense,” Sun Xiaoliang cursed directly.

Xie Lanlan was so angry that her chest heaved rapidly, and she couldn't speak for a moment.

But Sun Xiaoliang started whispering to his grandparents that his mother had given the money to his maternal grandparents.

His grandparents naturally looked for their own son.

Sun Hu was not a good person to begin with. When he found out about this, he immediately started rummaging through his house and discovered that his already meager home was indeed missing two hundred yuan.

Without saying a word, Sun Hu raised his fist and started punching Xie Lanlan.

After beating her, he dragged Xie Lanlan along, kicking and shoving her all the way back to the Xie family home.

Sun Hu walked in and said only two words: "Give me my money back!"

Xie Hongchao and Wei Guihua were no good either. They were already upset about spending so much money on the family, and then Sun Hu came to ask for the remaining two hundred yuan.

They dared not refuse the stolen money the police station demanded, but they dared not refuse Sun Hu's money.

Wei Guihua immediately pointed at Sun Hu and yelled, "Money? What money?"

"Who owes you money?"

"Slap!" Sun Hu raised his hand and slapped Xie Lanlan across the face. "You son of a bitch, speak up."

Xie Lanlan covered her face and sobbed, but didn't make a sound.