Liang Youqian: "That's not all! They're even making a fuss about us returning the money. We can't return it! The year is bad, and many people in the Li family are unwilling to contribute to Yaozu's tuition fees anymore. If we return it, Yaozu won't be able to go to school this year!"

Upon hearing that he could not study, even the usually proud and self-possessed Liang Yaozu showed a hint of panic in his eyes.

However, he quickly calmed down, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes, and whispered a few words in Li Dagen's ear.

Upon hearing his words, Li Dagen's eyes lit up, and he slammed his hand on the table: "You're the one who came up with the solution so quickly! You truly are a scholar!"

Liang Youqian chimed in, praising, "That's right, Yaozu is amazing! Those five good-for-nothings can't compare at all!"

Li Dagen wholeheartedly agreed: "That's right, how can a money-losing good-for-nothing compare to Yaozu!"

Li Dagen's wife died early, and he had few children. Besides his daughter Li Guilan, he only had one son, Li Chuanzong.

Unfortunately, Li Chuanzong's name means "to pass on the family line," but he did not produce an heir for Li Dagen.

After he married his wife, Ms. Sun, they had five children in one go, and without exception, they were all girls!

Li Dagen placed great importance on carrying on the family line, which, to put it bluntly, meant he favored sons over daughters. These five girls infuriated Li Dagen, and as a result, Li Chuanzong was also disliked by him.

Whenever there was something good in the house, it would be sent to Liang Yaozu, his promising grandson. Li Chuanzong, the biological son, not only didn't get any benefit, but also suffered from it all.

When Li Chuanzong heard their patriarchal remarks, he remembered the humiliation he had suffered over the years because of his five daughters, and his anger flared up instantly.

He rushed into the room and began punching and kicking Sun, who was mending clothes inside.

"It's all your fault! It's all because you, you worthless wretch, couldn't give birth to a son! That's why your father gave all the family's money to Yaozu! I'll beat you to death! I'll beat you to death!"

"Ah! Don't hit me! Don't hit me! My stomach hurts so much! I think I'm bleeding! Help! Someone please help me..."

Sun screamed in agony as she was beaten, but Li Dagen, Liang Youqian, and Liang Yaozu seemed to ignore it.

Li Dagen chuckled, went out, opened the courtyard gate, and loudly reassured the villagers: "Don't worry, everyone. Since you've paid me, Li Dagen, I definitely won't let you suffer any losses!"

"As long as you go home obediently tonight, I promise you won't suffer any losses tomorrow! But if you insist on causing trouble here, then you can expect to starve!"

The money has already been paid, so it's unrealistic to expect Li Dagen to refund it now.

Seeing how confident Li Dagen was, the villagers exchanged glances and could only leave with some skepticism.