Chapter 30 is truly shameless; they even dared to touch the dowry money!
Sister-in-law Wei had indeed been stirring up trouble for no reason the previous times, but this time, she was genuinely upset.
Even Wei Ersao's expression wasn't very good, simply because the dowry Wei Laicheng gave to Jiang Xixi was far too expensive.
Three turns, one sound, and thirty-six legs—they actually all came together.
Not to mention that Wei Laicheng actually offered a dowry of 660 yuan.
"Lai Cheng, don't you have anything to say?" Wei's parents looked very upset, their tone questioning.
Sitting on the bed, Jiang Xixi simply pulled off her veil and quietly watched their performance.
Wei Laicheng was so angry he laughed. "Don't you know how much money you've taken?"
"Mom, you don't need to look at me like that, as if I've done something heinous."
I know what you want to ask, and there's nothing wrong with telling you; you don't need to act like this.
After softening his tone, Wei Laicheng said, "The 660 yuan was given by Aunt Xixi, and the three turns and one ring were also paid for by Aunt Xixi. It only has 36 legs, which I bought from the secondhand market and had a friend repaint it."
Sister-in-law, don't worry, none of this money came from our family. And Mom, if you and Dad don't know, don't you know either?
Do you really think that the fifty dollars you gave me could buy all this stuff? Or do you think I'm hiding money from you?
The tone of that rhetorical question made everyone present extremely embarrassed.
"Laicheng, that's not what Mom meant."
“I know, let’s not talk about that anymore. The guests are waiting in the courtyard, let’s all go out.”
After Wei Laicheng finished speaking, he ignored what they thought and walked straight towards Jiang Xixi.
Standing at the back, Sister-in-law Wei looked hesitant, feeling genuinely guilty.
Her brother-in-law has sacrificed so much for the family over the years, how could she doubt him like this?
As for Sister-in-law Wei, she didn't care about having too many lice and didn't take the farce seriously. She felt guilty, but not much. In fact, she was more jealous of Jiang Xixi's high dowry than guilty.
Why doesn't she have a naive and rich aunt like that?
Wei's parents were even more upset. Who would have thought that Jiang Xixi would have an aunt in their family?
The other party values Jiang Xixi so much, giving so many gifts, it makes their third son seem like he's become a live-in son-in-law.
...
"Auntie." As soon as Wei Laicheng and his wife came out, they saw Chef Jiang and his wife sitting at the middle table of the banquet.
Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Xixi lifted her red dress and walked over.
"Our Xixi is getting married today, and your aunt is so happy for you." Mrs. Jiang held Jiang Xixi's hands and looked her up and down. Her voice was choked with emotion as she spoke.
It's strange, she's not usually a sentimental person, but for some reason, her heart softens whenever she sees Xixi.
If those guys in the capital saw this, they'd be incredibly surprised.
After a long while, once Mrs. Jiang had composed herself, she placed Jiang Xixi's hand in Wei Laicheng's.
"Lai Cheng, Xi Xi is a good girl. You must treat her well in the future, or your master and I will not let you off the hook."
Wei Laicheng felt that this was a bit strange, but he didn't think much of it and gave a firm reply.
"Don't worry, Madam, I definitely will."
Wei Laicheng held Jiang Xixi's hand tightly, as if he were holding the whole world in his hands.
Jiang Xixi also grasped his hand in return.
The two smiled at each other, looking exceptionally well-matched.
Jiang Xixi has lived two lives, but this is the first time she is having her own wedding. Because of the failure of her marriage in her previous life, she was still a little nervous.
But this interruption, while still causing some anxiety, calmed me down considerably.
The wedding proceeded smoothly with toasts, vows, and studying quotes from the Little Red Book.
In a corner of the courtyard where no one paid attention, a person watched the scene unfold with envy.
What aunt? Why didn't she appear in the previous life?
Since she's his aunt, why did she give Jiang Xixi so many benefits while she received nothing? That's not fair.
Thinking of something, Jiang Yurou's eyes lit up. Her aunt might have been fooled by Jiang Xixi and didn't know she had a niece like her.
I can't be too eager, otherwise I'll make a bad first impression.
Or, you could mail a letter to your mother and ask her to talk to your aunt about it.
Thinking about what might happen if her aunt found out the truth, Jiang Yurou couldn't help but smile.
...
That evening, the Wei family gathered together once again.
However, compared to the harmonious atmosphere of their first meeting, the current atmosphere is somewhat awkward.
"Xixi, I'm so sorry, Second Sister-in-law didn't understand the situation this morning."
Jiang Xixi was somewhat surprised, not expecting Wei Ersao to say such a thing.
Didn't you see Sister Wei secretly roll her eyes in disdain?
"Second sister-in-law, it's nothing, I didn't take it to heart."
She really didn't take it to heart; they were just strangers she'd met a few times. Given how infuriating Sister-in-law Wei was, Jiang Xixi would have been driven mad.
However, given the current situation, compared to her eldest sister-in-law, Wei Ersao is more sensible.
While Jiang Xixi was talking to Wei Ersao, Wei's parents looked embarrassed at Wei Laicheng.
Based on past experience, this is most likely not a good thing.
Sure enough, what happened next confirmed Wei Laicheng's guess.
Then, Wei's mother spoke hesitantly.
"Cheng, Mom wants to talk to you about something. Could you lend me and your dad that 660 yuan that Xixi has to tide us over for a while?"
"Mom, what did you say? Say it again?"
Wei Laicheng doubted that he had heard correctly.
He knew his parents had no bottom line, but he never expected them to be so shameless!
The daughter-in-law had just married into the family when she started eyeing other people's dowry.
"Mom knows this is not good, but Mom has no other choice. Tiger will be six years old this year and will have to go to school. Last time, your sister-in-law asked someone, and it turns out that as long as you pay 1,000 yuan, Tiger and your sister-in-law can get urban household registration."
Regarding the last work-related issue, your sister-in-law already compromised. This time, please be understanding of Mom and your sister-in-law, okay?
Seeing that her third son still had no reaction, Wei's mother became anxious.
"Third brother, did you hear me? Give me an answer, is it going to work or not?"
Wei Ersao looked at the scene before her and felt extremely ashamed.
What kind of family did she marry into?
Jiang Xixi rested her chin on her hand, watching the farce unfold with amusement.
After watching the show to her heart's content, she said with a half-smile, "Mom, this dowry was given to me by my aunt. If you want to use it, you should ask me. Why are you asking Wei Laicheng?"
You don't actually think Wei Laicheng has the right to dispose of my things, do you?
"Third brother's wife, how dare you speak like that? Third brother is your man, how can he not have the right to dispose of your things? Are you trying to turn the world upside down!"
When asked the question, Wei's mother was taken aback. Her lips trembled slightly, and she seemed to want to say something but couldn't.
Wei's father, who had been acting as an invisible figure, suddenly appeared.
"Dad, I call you Dad, do you think you're acting like a father? Wanting your daughter-in-law's dowry is shameless, and you still put on such a high and mighty attitude. I'm telling you right now, you don't want my dowry!"
Upon hearing this, Wei's mother became anxious.
This is crucial to whether Tiger can get a city household registration, just as his eldest daughter-in-law had told him.
Wei's mother gritted her teeth, bent her knees, and looked as if she was about to kneel down.
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