Her beloved son had been bewitched, and as his mother, she felt it was her duty to save him.
"Son, let me tell you in detail."
Getting to the point, Ma Facai lowered his head and listened attentively, while the others also pricked up their ears, eager to hear what Ma's mother had to say.
“Son, you used to have this token with Li Yiyi, and you were always suppressed by Li Yiyi. Today, after seeing Li Yiyi, Li Yiyi’s suppression of you has lessened a lot, so you were finally able to unleash your talents and write something that amazed those two old geezers.”
Grandpa and Grandma Jiang, who had been called "old hags," looked much darker. They weren't angry at Ma's mother's disrespectful words, but rather at the bad reputation they had imposed on Li Yiyi.
"Also, after Li Yiyi couldn't suppress you anymore, did you have signs of divine intervention on your face?"
When asked about the marks on his face, Ma Facai felt a little guilty, but he was also carefully considering what his mother had said, and finally came to the conclusion that...
Ma's mother is right; Li Yiyi did indeed suppress him.
If it weren't for this token and the arranged marriage, and if he hadn't been suppressed, he would have been able to fully utilize his talents long ago. Relying on his reputation as a genius, he would have already made a name for himself.
Instead of remaining mediocre and incompetent, and being the subject of veiled criticism from the neighbor's auntie.
"Mother, you're right. Li Yiyi really does bring me bad luck."
Holding Ma's mother's hand, Ma Facai said gratefully,
"Son, it's good that you've come to your senses. We can't keep Li Yiyi in our family. What if Li Yiyi brings bad luck to you in the future?"
As soon as Ma's mother spoke, Grandpa Jiang and the others' eyes lit up. They realized they couldn't marry her now; the marriage notice they'd just received had terrified them.
Ma Facai agreed, but the thought of Li Yi's family's money made him feel a pang of heartache; he couldn't bear to part with their money.
Upon hearing her mother's words, Ma Mei could no longer stand idly by, pretending to be invisible.
"Mother, my eldest brother must marry Li Yiyi."
If she doesn't marry him, what will happen to her plans? We haven't even reached the crucial step yet.
Damn it, if she had known what Ma Facai had written beforehand, she could have shown up earlier. That damned Ma Facai, he didn't even bother to discuss it with her.
As soon as she arrived and finished speaking, Ma's mother placed her hand on her ear.
The excruciating pain contorted Ma Mei's face.
"Mother, let go first. Eldest brother, let go first. I have something to tell you."
"roll."
What can a little girl like her say? What use is she?
Before Ma Mei and Ma Facai could even make a move, Ma's father kicked Ma Mei, sending her flying towards Li Yiyi. She was kicked in the back and hit her front on the ground.
Ma Mei was in pain all over, but unfortunately, the person in front of her was Li Yiyi, and Li Yiyi wouldn't care about Ma Mei.
"Father, Mother, come here, let's discuss this first."
Ma Facai didn't even glance at Ma Mei. Ma Mei had indeed taught him some things these past two days, but so what?
What Ma Mei taught him was his; it's more accurate to say that Ma Mei was trying to please him than to say that Ma Mei taught him.
Ma's father and mother joined in, and with Ma Facai also there, the three of them huddled together, their heads close together.
They were secretly plotting against Li Yiyi, seemingly in hushed tones but actually doing so openly.
“Father, Mother, I’ve thought about it. I want to marry Li Yiyi, but we need to have a trial period.”
He gave Mr. and Mrs. Ma a look, and they instantly understood: the marriage was a pretense, not a real one.
"Son, please continue."
Her son was a genius, and she believed in him. Ma's mother's face showed unwavering certainty and trust, as did Ma's father.
"Father, Mother, didn't you say that our Ma family used to be very prosperous, with a lot of..."
With his eyes slanted upwards, Ma Facai believed his parents understood what he meant.
"Son, you mean you want Li Yiyi to be your bed warmer..."
She automatically covered her mouth, afraid that someone might overhear, especially Li Yiyi and the others who heard everything clearly.
Just watching Ma Facai and his two companions demonstrate what it means to bury one's head in the sand.
“You’re right. I’m a genius, so naturally many people fawn over me. If Li Yiyi is willing, then she can bring her family’s wealth and marry into the family. If she’s not willing, we won’t force her. Your son is a genius, and the capital is overflowing with people who want to marry me. By the way, Father and Mother, you should explain the family rules to each other later. If Li Yiyi behaves well in the future, I don’t mind promoting her a higher position.”
In those few seconds, that was all Ma Facai could think of.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt like a genius. He could get Li Yiyi, her family's wealth, and prevent her from bringing him misfortune—a three-in-one solution that only Ma Facai could come up with.
Since Li Yiyi's position had been lowered, Ma Facai decided not to leave the matter of divine intervention to Li Yiyi; he felt it was his own responsibility to handle it himself.
It's just tapping it twice on either side of a stick. Li Yiyi can do it, and this genius can do it even better. He's thought all the problems through.
Ma Facai waited to see his parents, but he wasn't worried. He believed they would do as he said.
"Okay, son, your father and I will listen to you."
Thinking about the lives her parents' generation led, and then looking at her genius son before her, Ma's mother felt that making Li Yiyi humbly submit was perfectly reasonable.
They harmed their son for years, and the fact that they still allowed Li Yiyi to get close to them is already giving Li Yiyi face.
After the family of three discussed it and reached an agreement, they walked to their seats and sat down, looking down at Li Yiyi and the others with an air of superiority.
It was rather comical, really. The group of people were all short, dark-skinned, and overweight, making them look even more ridiculous on the slightly white sofa. Their condescending attitude was, in other people's eyes, nothing more than petty smugness, or even worse than that.
"Come over and let's discuss the wedding!"
Ma's mother shouted, while putting on an expression that said, "You've really gotten a good deal," making one's hands itch with desire.
"Li Yiyi, aren't you coming over yet? Who do you think you are? If it weren't for the token your family has, I wouldn't have let you accompany my son!"
Li Yi remained motionless, which, in Ma's mother's eyes, was ungrateful. Just as she was about to erupt in anger, Li Yi moved slightly, and Ma's mother barely managed to suppress her rage.
They took out the training materials Ma Mei had given them over the past few days. The key issue was that Ma's mother couldn't read, and after pretending to take out the notebook, she coincidentally held it upside down.
Even if it's reversed, it won't prevent Li Yiyi and the others from clearly seeing what's written on the outermost page.
The Ma family rules!!!
After the marriage notice was issued, another set of Ma family rules came out. Was this to broaden their horizons because they were afraid they lacked knowledge?
Having been frightened the first time, Li Yiyi and the others were still somewhat surprised the second time, but unlike the first time, they weren't completely stunned. This time, they were only shocked for a second before they reacted and clearly heard what Ma's mother said.
“Li Yiyi, listen up. If you want to enter the Ma family, you must abide by our family rules. If you can’t even do that, then get out of here and go home! The Ma family can’t accept someone like you.”
Her words were well-chosen, making Ma's mother appear somewhat arrogant. However, upon seeing the notebook she had received, that slight air of superiority vanished instantly.
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