"Quickly, our distinguished guests have arrived! Please come in!" Madam Zhao bowed and warmly greeted Tian Guifen and the other two.

Zhao's back was injured on the way to escape famine, and she could hardly straighten up.

It's truly heartbreaking.

However, the Mei family never played the victim; instead, they relied on their own efforts, which is admirable.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Zhao, Tian Guifen got straight to the point.

"...Isn't this about worrying about my children? My second son got married a long time ago. Everyone in the village knew about it back then."

However, even though he is my biological son, I still have to say something. While his previous wife certainly made mistakes, my son also has his share of problems.

He married her against his parents' wishes, but then failed to properly control her, which led to the current situation.

Fortunately, he doesn't have children, but he's too old, already thirty, and I really miss him..."

Even sitting in the chair, Shen Erming didn't dare to lean back.

His mother talked for so long, but not a single word of praise was for him!

Do you want him to succeed, or do you not?

Shen Erming remained silent.

"However, our child is a decent person. In the past few years, he has been working with my son-in-law in other cities and has run the Shen family winery very well. He is very capable."

Although we've been married, we've learned our lesson. We won't repeat many of the mistakes we made..."

With a smile, Xiao Zhou slowly began to describe the benefits of Shen Erming.

The two sisters-in-law worked together seamlessly, one singing and the other exchanging pleasantries.

Then it was back to praising Zhaodi, one after another.

Finally, praise Zhao.

"Putting everything else aside, I really admire you, sister. Really, I respect you! It was so hard, and you all made it through. So many families sold their daughters for food on the way to escape famine."

Tian Guifen's admiration was heartfelt.

Let alone selling daughters, even sons can be sold when there is no way to survive, and some people even resort to cannibalism!

Therefore, everyone admired the Mei family for managing to keep all their children safe during their escape from famine.

In addition, the family members are honest and hardworking, so everyone is willing to help them.

Zhao's eyes were full of smiles.

What mother doesn't like others praising her child?

She looked at her eldest daughter, who had grown into a graceful young woman, and seemed to straighten her back considerably.

Can……

"Sigh. My two sisters-in-law, please don't praise me. I've really let these three children down. If they had been born into someone else's family, they wouldn't have suffered like this."

"mother!"

Zhao Di pursed her lips and called out, and Zhao Shi immediately fell silent.

Tian Guifen and Xiao Zhou exchanged a glance.

Zhao Di is a woman who can make decisions.

“Oh, let’s not talk about that,” Zhao explained.

Tian Guifen praised, "Zhao Di is very close to you."

Daughters are all dear to their mothers.

Zhao said with a smile, "Zhaodi, take your second brother Ming to the backyard to pick a couple of cucumbers to eat, the kind with the flowers and thorns still on top."

This is an opportunity to give the two young people some alone time.

After all, with elders around, people tend to be more restrained.

"good."

Zhao Di didn't hesitate and immediately stood up.

However, he walked very politely behind Shen Erming.

After all, Shen Erming was a guest.

Tian Guifen wished she could go and take a good look, but she was an elder and felt embarrassed.

His worried expression intrigued Zhao.

Little Zhou seemed to sense Zhao's curiosity, so she smiled and explained, "My sister-in-law is worried that Zhao Di won't like Er Ming. She's been worried all the way here."

"Oh dear, this...this."

Zhao and Mei Zhong exchanged a glance, both feeling very happy.

This shows that the Shen family thinks highly of their daughter!

However, the two were also sensible and immediately exchanged a few polite words.

"Sister-in-law, you're overthinking it. Second-year students are strong and capable, and they can make money. What kind of person can't they find?"

"Yes, Zhao Di is burdened by our family..."

Zhao Di's strengths and weaknesses are both very obvious.

The advantages are still the same, but the disadvantage is the home.

It's obvious that Zhao Di is the eldest sister and has a strong sense of responsibility. Otherwise, she wouldn't have delayed getting married for the sake of her family.

Therefore, after getting married, she may not be able to put her mind at ease at home and will probably always worry about her parents' family.

This is something the husband's family cannot tolerate.

Another issue is that Zhao Di is too old.

Although Zhao Di is 24 years old and Shen Erming is 30, it looks like Shen Erming is 6 years older than Zhao Di.

But in reality, Zhao Di is not as easy to find as Shen Erming.

Moreover, given the Shen family's circumstances, Shen Erming could easily find an older woman, a woman who had been married before, or even an unmarried young woman.

Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, this marriage was definitely a case of the Mei family marrying above their station.

This is also the opinion of Mr. and Mrs. Mei Zhong.

but--

Zhao Di clearly didn't think so.

After arriving at the backyard, Zhao Di listened to her mother and picked a cucumber, handing it to Shen Erming.

Just as Shen Erming was about to say something, Zhao Di deftly looked directly at him.

He got straight to the point:

"You're good-looking, have good character, and are capable. You're to my liking. But I need to tell you about my situation first, and then you can make a decision."

"First of all, my family is going through a really tough time right now. I can't just abandon them. So if we're really going to get married..."

I will give half of the wages I earn to my parents' family to help them find wives for my two younger brothers.

But I won't help them without limits. After my two younger brothers get married, I won't take any more money than what's needed to support our parents.

Besides, you can't criticize or belittle me because of this. We're all parents; I'll take care of your parents. I'll take care of my own parents too.

If you think this is my weakness, then I'm sorry, we're not a good match.

Zhao Di quickly and clearly expressed her meaning.

She can't possibly abandon her family.

Although she knew that doing so would be unacceptable to the vast majority of people.

But she still insisted on doing so.

Otherwise, what will happen to our parents?

Are you just going to watch your parents work themselves to death?

"Half of the wages you earn goes to your family?" Shen Erming seemed to repeat himself.

Zhao Di lowered her eyes.

Is this yet another dissenting voice?

never mind.

This is only natural; her demands were excessive, so it's not her fault...

"Then why don't you ask for more dowry? In the village, five taels of silver is about right for a wedding. Your two younger brothers would only need ten taels of silver. You should ask for more..."

Shen Erming couldn't continue speaking.

He saw that the girl opposite him had turned red with anger.

In his eyes, it seemed as if an inextinguishable flame was burning!

"This marriage is not suitable. I hope you will go back and tell your parents. I will also make things clear to my parents, and I will definitely not bother you in the future."

Zhao Di loosened her grip on his hand.

There's no need to get so angry over a stranger.

It's not worth it.

Shen Erming was stunned as he watched Zhao Di turn and leave.

Is this girl really that temperamental?

He just said it offhand.

but……