"Wanli, you don't know, Xingshan is like a bastard who's been bewitched. He just won't give up on this girl and insists on marrying her, otherwise he'll never get married."

Shen Qianli said through gritted teeth.

No parent would be happy to be threatened like this by their child.

However, Shen Wanli thought these words meant the beating was too lenient! A few more beatings would have been enough.

But he forgot that when his son Shen Erming insisted on marrying Tian Yexiang, he had also taken action against him, but what was the result?

There are no parents in the world who can win against their children!

"So, what are your plans, Second Brother? There are only two options: either agree or disagree."

Shen Wanli said something pointless.

Chen Qianli rolled his eyes in anger: "Do I need you to say this nonsense? If it were me, I definitely wouldn't agree. Such an expensive dowry, if we agree, what will the other daughters-in-law think? I'm afraid the other sons won't be happy either."

He doesn't just have one son; he has three sons.

Although Xingshan is the only one in the family who hasn't gotten married yet, we can't just let Xingshan have everything, can we?

The third daughter-in-law got married last year, and the dowry and all the gifts cost only six or seven taels of silver.

It's only been a year!

If the difference is too great, and the treatment is not fair, then not only will the daughter-in-law be unhappy, but the son will also be unhappy!

If this woman causes brothers in the family to turn against each other, what will that look like?

"Besides, if they want such a high dowry, their family can't be any good, they have character issues... I'm not willing."

Shen Qianli's voice was muffled.

In his opinion, the bride price was secondary; the main issue was the person himself! His character was terrible!

Once you marry him, there will be no shortage of trouble, and brothers will be fighting each other right before your eyes!

How could he possibly agree to that?

"Since you disagree, let's start thinking about what needs to be done if you disagree. First, there's Xingshan. Are you worried that after you disagree, Xingshan won't want to marry anyone else?"

Shen Wanli tapped the table with his hand, occasionally picking up a peanut and putting it in his mouth.

Things need to be addressed one by one.

First figure out what you want, then solve problems one by one.

"Yes, it's that kid Xingshan. We're worried he might do something foolish," Little Zhou said, sitting halfway on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).

The wrinkles around her eyes seemed to have increased, clearly indicating that she had been preoccupied with many things lately.

"Second brother and sister-in-law, do you think Xingshan might do something stupid?" Shen Wanli needed to get the facts straight.

Otherwise, if something happens to Xingshan, he can't bear the responsibility.

Shen Qianli and Xiao Zhoushi exchanged a glance, both seeing the uncertainty in each other's eyes.

But it is precisely this uncertainty that speaks volumes.

Shen Wanli took a deep breath and said directly, "Second brother and sister-in-law, since you can't do anything about Xingshan, you can only consider which daughter you marry and which one Xingshan might do something foolish—which one is more unacceptable to you!"

Xing Shan is an honest and simple man, but also very stubborn.

People with this kind of personality are quite capable of doing something extreme.

So you still need to think it through carefully.

"...I can't accept either of them!"

Shen Qianli spoke in anger, slamming his fist on the table.

What kind of situation is this?

Hearing this, what else could Shen Wanli not understand?

He said a few more words, then staggered away.

well.

It seems this girl will have to learn the ropes sooner or later.

Too.

Who told my second brother and sister-in-law to be unable to control Xingshan?

Back home, a tipsy Shen Wanli grabbed Wu Tiao, who was reading a book, and began to instruct him: "...You can't possibly take a fancy to any girl with bad character, understand? If you dare threaten your old man, I'll break your legs!"

Five jumps: ...

What is this all about?

"Mom, Dad's drunk!" Wu Tiao called out to Tian Guifen from the outer room.

He hasn't finished his homework yet!

Unexpectedly, Shen Wanli, with his eyes blurry from drunkenness, shouted at Wu Tiao, "Your dad's the one who's drunk!"

Five jumps: ...

Shen Liuliu was amused and started laughing on the kang (a heated brick bed).

Shen Tiantian smiled and said, "Dad's answer is quite right."

He was just drunk.

Shen Wanli turned around, her eyes red, and glared at her two daughters. She said in a serious tone, "You two are also not allowed to date men we don't like! Do you hear me?"

Shen Liuliu was still young and just thought it was fun, laughing heartily.

Shen Tiantian, on the other hand, nodded shyly, looking quite bashful, "I understand, Dad."

Everyone probably likes him a lot...

"Mother, mother!"

Wu Tiao yelled and strained his neck.

The smell of alcohol on his father's breath was almost suffocating him!

"They're here, they're here."

Tian Guifen arrived carrying a large bowl of hangover soup.

He lifted the curtain and came in, shoving a large bowl of hangover soup in front of Shen Wanli and shouting, "Drink!"

Shen Wanli asked hesitantly, looking aggrieved: "Wife, why are you being so mean to me?"

Tian Guifen: ...

This always happens when I drink too much!

The children are still here! What a disgrace!

"Stop talking nonsense and drink it now, or I'll beat you up!"

"good."

Shen Wanli obediently gulped down the whole bowl of hangover soup.

Seeing their father's obedient and submissive appearance, the children covered their mouths and secretly laughed.

Shen Liuliu thought that if the days of tribulation could be so ordinary and happy, then this life would be much better, and it wouldn't really be considered a tribulation.

——

In the blink of an eye, more than three years have passed, and Shen Liuliu is now eight years old.

In April of that year, as Shen Liuliu's birthday approached, the Shen family received some wonderful news.

"Mom, I passed the exam! I passed the preliminary exam!" Thirteen-year-old Wu Tiao shouted excitedly as he skipped and jumped in.

His parents promised him that if he passed the imperial examination, they wouldn't force him to study anymore. Then he could do what he liked!

"real?"

"Oh, thank goodness."

Tian Guifen ran out happily. Although the wrinkles around her eyes were getting more and more numerous, she looked younger and younger.

Hearing this, the workers at the distillery all came out one by one to say auspicious words.

Shen Wanli waved his hand and said with a smile, "I'm in a good mood today, so I'll give everyone triple pay!"

Those who came to congratulate the Shen family were now even more sincere.

Tian Guifen glared at her husband with a helpless look in her eyes. "All you do is show off!"

"Hey bro, did Brother Qing get accepted?"

Shen Liuliu rode out majestically on a huge Tibetan mastiff.

This Tibetan Mastiff was delivered by Mo Lan'an two years ago; at that time, the Tibetan Mastiff was not very large.

But after two years of careful feeding, it has grown to the height of an adult when it stands up!

Shen Liuliu's favorite thing to do is ride her Tibetan Mastiff around!

So impressive!