Qiao Qiao handled all the money from both families.
Qiao Qiao always thought she was quick-witted and clever, so she became greedy.
After accepting the betrothal gifts from both parties, she first deducted the so-called introduction fee, but greed was insatiable, and she secretly kept a large portion of it.
On the other hand, Zhao Jiaojiao only appeared once at the beginning, and after that, Qiao Qiao was the one who was busy handling everything!
Just then, the police officers who had been listening quietly frowned even more deeply, and finally couldn't help but interrupt them in a cold voice: "Stop for a moment, comrade. Do you have any solid evidence to prove what you just said?"
As he spoke, the police officer looked sharply at the man who had been recounting the events and asked him a question.
Upon hearing the question, the man trembled slightly, quickly moved a few steps to the side, and then pointed to a plump-looking middle-aged woman not far behind him, saying:
"It's her! She's the matchmaker who introduced our daughter-in-law to us. Just ask her if you have any questions. She can be a witness to confirm everything I've said!"
His family is actually quite well-off and doesn't need the money, but he just can't swallow this insult!
How could anyone willingly be deceived for no reason? Anyone would feel aggrieved and angry in such a situation. And who would willingly be treated as an easy fool?
Just then, the matchmaker's already unpleasant expression turned even more unpleasant, to the point of being furious.
She glared fiercely at Qiao Qiao and the other person, her eyes seeming to conceal countless sharp knives, sending chills down one's spine.
The matchmaker pointed a trembling finger directly at Qiao Qiao and angrily rebuked her, "It's true that I introduced her to this person! She cried and begged me to help her find a partner because her family had suddenly encountered a major problem and she urgently needed money."
She also told me that she has a good friend who also wants to find a partner, and she sounded so pitiful.
I was too soft-hearted, so I not only introduced her to someone, but I even gave her a referral fee! But who would have thought that this heartless person was actually a big liar!
Even worse, she brazenly signed up to go to the countryside, then sold all the "three turns and one sound" (bicycle, sewing machine, watch, and radio) that the man had given her, and ran off with the money without a trace!
The matchmaker was clearly so angry that she lost her temper and her words became incoherent.
Fortunately, the people around her were still able to piece together the general outline of the whole incident from her incoherent words.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Qiao's face turned deathly pale, her legs went weak, and she collapsed to the ground.
She never imagined that even after escaping to such a far place, they would still find her.
She leaned against Wu Erzhu's chest, her body trembling uncontrollably. At that moment, she was so terrified that she couldn't utter a single word.
Zhao Jiaojiao's body trembled slightly, but she still bit her lip tightly, trying to appear calm.
She clenched her fists tightly, her voice trembling slightly, but she still argued defiantly, "I don't know! I never agreed to the marriage, and I didn't receive a single penny. I really don't know anything about this!"
However, her constantly shifting eyes betrayed her true thoughts; she never dared to make eye contact with the people around her.
Standing to the side, Qiao Qiao stared wide-eyed at Zhao Jiaojiao with an expression of disbelief.
Her anger surged instantly, and her eyes were filled with boundless rage and a chillingly ruthless glint.
Before this, Qiao Qiao had always regarded Zhao Jiaojiao as an extremely foolish tool that could only be manipulated and used by her.
Unexpectedly, at such a critical moment, this woman, who usually seemed foolish, suddenly became shrewd and attempted to escape her predicament alone by severing all ties.
Just then, the burly Li Dan took a big step forward, then raised his thick, powerful right leg and kicked Zhao Jiaojiao hard.
With a muffled thud, Zhao Jiaojiao flew a long way like a cannonball and crashed heavily to the ground.
Li Dan's eyes widened in anger as he pointed at Zhao Jiaojiao lying on the ground and shouted, "Stop talking nonsense! You were the one who agreed to the blind date back then. Otherwise, why would we have given so much dowry money to that matchmaker?"
Actually, Li Dan was also a little suspicious at the time. After all, he knew his son's actual situation all too well. Logically speaking, a girl with such good conditions as Zhao Jiaojiao should not have agreed to marry his son so easily and without hesitation.
Neither side would back down, each holding their own opinion, and for a time, the sounds of arguing rose and fell, never ceasing.
The police officers looked at the chaotic scene before them, shook their heads helplessly, frowned, and then rubbed their temples vigorously.
One of the police officers waved his hand and shouted, "Alright, alright, stop arguing! This isn't working. Let's take them back to the police station first and then investigate this matter thoroughly!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the police officers stepped forward, preparing to take the individuals away.
At this moment, Qiao Qiaolin was tightly held by the arms of two police officers. She began to struggle desperately, kicking her legs wildly and shouting loudly, "Brother Erzhu, save me! Please save me!" Tears streamed down her beautiful but terrified face like a burst dam, wetting her clothes.
Seeing his beloved Qiao Qiaolin in such pain and helplessness, Wu Erzhu, who was standing to the side, was extremely anxious. Without hesitation, he rushed forward to try to stop the police from taking Qiao Qiaolin away.
However, just as he was about to approach Qiao Qiao, several other police officers quickly blocked his way and stopped him.
Just as Qiao Qiaolin was about to be taken away, Xia Wan suddenly spoke up from the crowd: "Officer, I think we should search their luggage. If these two really accepted betrothal gifts, then that money is very likely still hidden in their bags and hasn't been spent yet!"
As she said this, Xia Wan revealed a subtle, smug smile, clearly indicating that she didn't want to miss out on this good show.
Upon hearing Xia Wan's suggestion, Qiao Qiao abruptly turned her head, staring intently at her with resentful eyes, and gritted her teeth as she cursed:
"Xia Wan, you shameless slut! The money in my package was all given to me by my family, it has nothing to do with the bride price! Don't talk nonsense!"
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