Only then did Wencai realize the seriousness of the problem. He dreamed of being chased for debts and having his hands and feet chopped off in dreams at night. Every time he did, he would break out in a cold sweat and wake up from his sleep.

He also went to borrow money from Li Wenxue, but didn't get a cent. But even if his sister and brother-in-law were willing to lend, they might not be able to come up with so much money.

One day, he was lying on the bed with his quilt rolled up and overheard the conversation between the old aunt and Shumei. It suddenly enlightened him and helped him find a way to pay off the debt.

"Shumei! I'm really happy that you're attracted to my Wencai. We don't have much to leave you, so the only thing I can give you and Wencai is this house. I've already made an agreement with his brother and sister-in-law. When they opened a garment factory in the county, your uncle and I used all our savings to help them, so they agreed not to fight with Wencai for this house anymore. Once your marriage to Wencai is finalized, I'll transfer the ownership of this house to you. With you here, I can rest assured that I can hand over this family to Wencai."

The old aunt took Shumei's hand, and the two sat on the sofa and talked. The old aunt said at the beginning that she wanted to leave the house to them.

It seemed that the old lady believed in the affair between her and Wencai.

The truth will come out sooner or later. She couldn't stand this torture any longer. In addition, Meng Li called in the morning to say that she had found a nanny and would come over later. Shumei decided to tell her aunt about the matter and leave the house easily.

But how could she say this without bringing up Wencai's theft? Shumei pondered how to start the conversation.

House? Hearing these two words, Wencai felt his blood boiling. There is always a way out.

He only thought about paying off his debts and living a normal life. He didn't think about where they would live if they lost the house that provided them with shelter from the wind and rain.

"Auntie, let's be honest! Wencai and I aren't really suitable for each other. Think about it, he's still young, and I'm a widow with a child..."

When Wencai heard this, he was afraid that Shumei would let the cat out of the bag and let the cooked duck fly away. This house was his lifeline now.

He hurriedly opened the door and interrupted Shumei, "Mom, we've decided. I'll marry Shumei one year after her late husband's death."

"Okay, okay!" the old lady responded repeatedly.

"No, Wencai...you..." Shumei stammered, completely confused. She stood up from the sofa in shock and looked at Wencai with a puzzled look.

I've already said it was just acting, so what's wrong with Wencai? Why is he so into the role that he even wants to marry her? Shumei can't figure out if he's just trying to appease her or if he has some other motive.

Wencai had been feeling down for days, and he hadn't smiled in ages. But at that moment, he put on a long-lost smile and walked over to Shumei, hugging her waist.

"Mom, Shumei and I want to go out for a walk." Wencai used all his strength to pull Shumei out of the courtyard door.

As soon as they left the house, Shumei fiercely pulled Wencai's hand away, "Li Wencai, what are you doing? Didn't I tell you to keep it a secret for the time being? Why are you still telling your aunt you're getting married?"

"Shumei, my dear sister, my dear elder sister, please help me. You're leaving soon anyway, so just be my invisible girlfriend. Let my mother feel better. I'll tell her when I find my true love, so she won't get angry. I'm begging you. My mother has always had a bad heart, and I don't want her to go back to the hospital because of me."

Wencai had already thought of a rhetoric to use against Shumei. He knew Shumei was soft-hearted and would continue the drama for the sake of the old aunt. He wanted to find an opportunity to get the old aunt to change the name on the property certificate to his own.

The result was just as Wencai expected. Shumei agreed without even saying no.

In the afternoon, the newly hired nanny arrived. Although the old lady repeatedly asked Shumei to stay, she still did not stay.

The reason she gave to the old aunt was that she wanted to earn her own living and did not want to be an indolent person. She wanted to use her own hands to fight for what belonged to her.

Love to fight, love to work, this is a good thing, and it is because of this that the old aunt likes Shumei so much. After hearing what Shumei said, she did not obstruct it any more, and reluctantly let Shumei leave the Li family.