"Then we can't let them get away with it. Did they cheat us out of the money?" Liu Yanran said indignantly.
"I will handle this matter." Gu Shijing clenched his fists. He was determined to seek justice for his sister.
Liu Yanran, who was standing beside him, shook his hand. "You can't intervene in this matter. If his family goes to the army to cause trouble, even if you're right, you'll be wrong."
The next day, Gu Shijing took Liu Yanran to the guesthouse where the mother and son were staying. When Meng Mei saw Liu Yanran, she thought she was there to give her betrothal money, and a greedy smile immediately appeared on her face.
"Did you bring the money?" Meng Mei asked anxiously.
Liu Yanran looked at her coldly, "Dowry money? You might as well ask your son where the money went!"
Shen Menghe lowered his head with a guilty conscience, not daring to look Liu Yanran in the eye. He knew he had done something wrong, but he didn't want to admit it.
Liu Yanran looked at Shen Menghe and sneered, "He's already spent all that 100 yuan betrothal gift on food, drink, and entertainment. And my sister Shi Miao's 188 yuan dowry, ask him where it's all? What do you think will happen to your son if I report him for gambling?"
Meng Mei was stunned. She had never imagined that things would develop to this point. She had originally thought that returning the betrothal gift would solve the problem, but she had not expected that gambling would be involved. She looked at Shen Menghe, a trace of disappointment in her eyes.
"I'm here today to tell you not to harass Sister Shi Miao again. Otherwise, I won't let you go!" Liu Yanran said, turning and leaving. Her steps were firm and powerful, without the slightest hesitation.
Meng Mei and Shen Menghe exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with regret and helplessness. They realized that this time, the situation was irreversible and they had no choice but to return home as soon as possible, as this would require money everywhere. Moreover, if someone discovered Shen Menghe's gambling, the consequences would be disastrous.
The two of them quietly packed up their things and prepared to leave. Their hearts were heavy, unsure how to face the future. However, they also understood that all of this was their own fault. If they had been nicer to Gu Shimiao, perhaps they wouldn't have ended up in this situation.
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