Chapter 99: Closer Relationship
When the He family came, the Su family was already prepared to see what tricks they were going to play.
Before they had a falling out, Su's mother still treated them with courtesy and moved stools for them to sit on in the yard.
When Village Chief He arrived, he didn't say any nonsense and asked his wife to take out a big bag of silver.
"Lao Su, I feel bad for your family because of the misfortune. I also know that it is not easy for you. Your Dalang is about to take the exam. How can he survive without money?
We are an ordinary family. These fifty taels are all we have. We are giving it to you now for emergency. Please don't think it is too little. It is better than nothing. Old Su, I can only help you so far."
Looking at the bulging bag of silver coins, Su's father's eyes were full of mockery, but he lowered his head and didn't let him see it.
I am getting more and more confused. He hired someone to rob his house, and now he comes to offer warmth. What is his intention?
"Lao He, our family can't afford to pay back so much money!"
Father Su followed what Su Wan said and spoke according to his wishes.
The He family thought, it’s better if you can’t pay it back. It’s because only if you can’t pay it back will you be willing to marry our daughter.
"Don't worry. If the money is not enough, I will find another way to make up for it. Anyway, your Dalang must take the exam. He is so knowledgeable that he must not miss this opportunity."
Under the pretext of doing good for them, he forced his daughter into their family just for the position of an official's wife.
Just to use his elder brother's achievements to gain face for himself.
The He family had been commoners for generations, with no prominent male descendants and no scholar-officials who could bring honor to the family. By his generation's end, he dreamed of escaping his status as a peasant, so he placed all his hopes on He Jiaolan and other families.
At this time, it was Su Wan's turn to take action. She walked out, looked at Uncle He and asked:
"Uncle He, you've given us so much, but our family has nothing to repay you with. Besides, my eldest brother is going to the capital to take the imperial examination, and fifty taels is far from enough. It's only enough for travel expenses."
"It's okay. If you still need more, I'll find a way to borrow from relatives. Even if I have to sell our fish pond, I'll find a way to raise enough money for Su Jing's trip!"
Village chief He agreed without hesitation. His family had been frugal for so many years, and the savings at home must be at least more than one hundred taels. It was impossible for them to borrow money. He just wanted to pretend in front of the Su family that he would give everything for them.
He also concluded that there was only one month left before they set off after the New Year, and they would definitely not be able to collect a hundred taels in such a short time.
Besides, the Gu family looks down on the Su family and may not be willing to help. The Su family is also tough. If there is a way out, they will not ask the Su family for help and lose face.
"Uncle He is so righteous, but our family has no way to repay him. Besides, this money cannot be repaid in a short time."
After hearing what Su Wan said, Dazaohua quickly responded:
“We have demands too!”
As soon as these words came out, everyone naturally looked at her. According to their original agreement, it would be better for her to speak up about this matter.
Is there really a purpose?
"What request?" Su's mother asked anxiously. She couldn't wait to know the reason.
Dazaohua pretended to be embarrassed, then took her daughter's hand. He Jiaolan also cooperated by blushing and lowering her head shyly.
"It's our Jiaolan. She has long admired your Su Jing and has refused to marry or go on blind dates for him. Now that she's almost eighteen, she still insists on marrying Ajing. We want to fulfill her wish. Now that your family has suffered an unexpected disaster, we can't bear to see Ajing lose his future. So, as long as Ajing is willing to marry our Jiaolan, this money will be considered our dowry for Jiaolan, and you don't have to pay it back!"
Dazaohua's rhetoric is really well-made. Not only can it achieve its own goal, but it also makes it look like it is at a disadvantage. Under the banner of infatuation, it is forcing its daughter here.
In this way, their intentions will be revealed to the world.
It turns out that they put in so much effort and took such great risks just to do a favor and achieve this goal.
Mother Su couldn't help but snort:
"We had no intention of interfering in our Ajing's marriage. Everything depends on his own willingness. Besides, our family is poor and life is not easy. If your Jiaolan were to marry into our family, I'm afraid she would have a hard life!"
"We are not afraid of living a hard life. We just believe that Ajing will treat her well. Besides, children's marriages are decided by their parents and matchmakers. As long as you agree, I believe Ajing will not have any objections!" Dazaohua tried her best to fight for it. Anyway, she was determined to marry her daughter to him.
"We don't follow the orders of parents or matchmakers in our family. As long as the children like it, that's fine. And we have to ask Jing himself whether he is happy about it. If he is not happy, we as parents will not force him. Moreover, he is studying hard right now and has not yet earned fame. His mind is not on love affairs, so..."
"So let's forget about this matter. Our family doesn't want your money!"
Su's mother was halfway through her words when Su's father suddenly interrupted her. He looked at Village Chief He with a gloomy face, which made him panic.
"How can we just let this go? Ajing has to take the exam, so he must have money. Our Jiaoxing is pretty and hardworking. Our family has helped your family a lot over the years. It would be great to become relatives. Your Ajing and our Jiaolan are childhood sweethearts. This is such a good marriage. It can fulfill the children's love and solve the current urgent problem. It's the best of both worlds!" Seeing that they refused, Dazaohua became anxious, and her words poured out like beans, unable to hide her ambition at all.
"Aunt Zaohua, I don't agree with this!" Su Wan was so angry that he laughed.
"First, my eldest brother and Sister Jiaolan are not in love with each other. As for being childhood sweethearts, that's not fair either. At best, they are from the same hometown. My eldest brother has been studying abroad for many years and has not spent much time with Sister Jiaolan. There is no so-called affection between them. Moreover, the girl my eldest brother wants to marry in the future must be gentle and virtuous, well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics, and sensible, beautiful and intelligent, and also a girl who is frugal and manages the household well. I would like to ask if Sister Jiaolan knows the Four Books and Five Classics and whether she can recite poems with my eldest brother in the future.
If my eldest brother were to enter the government, he would definitely need an literate wife to take care of the household. As far as I know, Sister Jiaolan has never attended a private school, so I'm afraid that wouldn't be appropriate!"
Since things have come to this, Su Wan will speak bluntly and not be afraid of offending anyone.
These words made the He family's faces filled with shame and anger.
"What you mean is that my Jiaolan is too vulgar and not worthy of your elder brother!" Dazaohua's face turned black.
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