It felt like I was being suffocated by the weight of the pressure.
Knowing that Liu Yuelan would definitely not let it go if he returned empty-handed and would make a scene, Shen Zhiyu could only grit his teeth and continue with a bitter face, "Mom, Yuelan... this matter is really different..."
She gave a cold laugh and interrupted him.
"Is she gilded or inlaid with jade?"
As she spoke, she slammed her hand on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), making the oil lamp shake a few times.
He was cursing and spitting as he spoke.
"Go back and tell her to stop daydreaming! Get out of here! She's so annoying!"
Shen Zhiyu was so frightened by the scolding that he didn't dare to breathe. He turned around and left the house, looking dejected, and returned to his new home.
He had just pushed open the door and walked in when, before he could even look up, his bride, Liu Yuelan, came to greet him.
Look at his unlucky appearance, his brows furrowed and his face gloomy.
Knowing that the deal hadn't gone through, I immediately felt a chill in my heart.
Her face darkened, her brows furrowed involuntarily, and she asked coldly, "Where's the money? Where's the money you promised? Where did you put it?"
"this……"
Shen Zhiyu opened his mouth, hesitated, and stammered out his words.
"rule?"
Liu Yuelan was furious, and her anger instantly rose to her head.
But at this moment, there was no joy on his face, only a nameless anger that he couldn't suppress.
"What kind of ridiculous rules are these! My mother clearly said that this dowry money is specifically for me! It's meant to support our little family!"
"Tell me, why should your mother hold onto the money and refuse to let go? You want me to go back to my parents' home? How am I supposed to explain this to my mother? Where will I put my face?"
Liu Yuelan became increasingly agitated as she spoke, and in a fit of rage, she pointed directly at Shen Zhiyu's nose and yelled, "Shen Zhiyu, if you don't give me back the money intact tonight, don't even think about touching me! Do you understand?"
"Yuelan, don't be angry..."
Shen Zhiyu quickly spoke up.
To his surprise, his actions provoked an even stronger reaction from her.
With a loud 'smack,' he was violently pushed away by her.
Without turning her head, Liu Yuelan stormed into the kitchen.
He locked the door from the inside, not giving him a chance to get in.
No matter how much Shen Zhiyu smiled and apologized or spoke softly to coax her outside.
She was as stubborn as a mule, determined not to open the door, and wouldn't listen to anyone's persuasion.
The two of them made such a racket that it seemed like the roof tiles were about to fall off.
Even the neighbors living next door were alerted and heard everything clearly.
At that very moment, Su Qingzhi and Shen Cunpu were in the next room, huddled in the corner of the kang (a heated brick bed) warming themselves by the fire and talking.
"well."
Shen Cunpu sighed deeply.
As he spoke, he hugged Su Qingzhi even tighter.
"You know my mom's personality; she's incredibly stubborn and won't budge an inch. After I leave, you'll be all alone here. How can you stand it?"
Su Qingzhi smiled gently.
She nuzzled his chest with the tip of her nose.
"What are you afraid of? We'll deal with whatever comes our way. I'm not afraid of strong people. The fiercer your family members are, the more energetic I become and the more daring I am to charge forward."
Shen Cunpu chuckled softly after hearing her words.
"Oh? So you're the type who responds better to gentle persuasion than force?"
Before he finished speaking, he took her hand and turned off the oil lamp in the room.
Darkness engulfed the entire room in an instant.
A faint light seeped into the room.
"How about... we give it a try?"
Shen Cunpu's voice was low and hoarse.
"What if I insist on doing things my way instead of going along with you?"
"...Stop fooling around."
The words had barely left his lips when they were uttered, so faint they were almost inaudible.
Shh...don't make a sound.
Liu Yuelan, who was standing next to her, responded softly.
Last night's wedding, which should have been a joyous occasion, turned into a chaotic mess because the bride suddenly ran away from home.
He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing around in circles.
Left with no other option, he went to knock on his stepmother's door, hoping to calm things down.
He stood by the door, pleading in a low voice, "Mom... Mom, please, give Yuelan the dowry money my father-in-law gave her. She... she cares a lot about that money."
"It's such a joyous occasion, but she's angry and doesn't want to come back. What am I going to do?!"
"This is outrageous!"
Those inside were equally defiant, their cursing clearly audible even through the walls.
"Let her make a scene, let's see how long she can last! If she really dares to stay out overnight, I won't bother with her!"
"You think you can bully me and act wildly just by stepping into the Shen family? No way!"
She continued yelling, "Get out of here too! You can't even handle a wife! You're a complete waste! You can't even handle this little thing, what are you even talking about getting married for? What kind of wife are you even talking about!"
Night after night, angry curses echoed in the Shen family's courtyard.
The entire village was disturbed by this argument.
The village's peaceful night was shattered by the incessant barking of dogs.
Some villagers who couldn't sleep were so annoyed that they angrily pushed open the door and went into the yard.
He roared at the loudest mutts: "What are you barking for! One more bark and I'll snap your neck off!"
The stray dog caught in the crossfire whimpered softly, wagged its tail pitifully, and quickly ran into its kennel, no longer daring to bark loudly.
The man shook his head in dissatisfaction and turned back.
He had just crawled into bed when his wife, still half asleep, mumbled a question.
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