Chapter 205 36 Legs and 72 Legs
"No need for gifts. What is your purpose in coming here?" Zhang Lanxiang didn't beat around the bush and asked directly what was on her mind.
Seeing no one taking his fish, Qiao Yuan still held the fish in his hand above the fence, obviously a little embarrassed, but still smiled and replied:
"I have just promised the two captains that I will marry Shang Ruolian tomorrow. I came here now to discuss our marriage."
Although Zhang Lanxiang was also tempted by the compensation conditions proposed by Shang Ruolian, she was not completely unaware of Qiao Yuan's current situation. The possibility of him paying 300 yuan in compensation was almost zero.
In this case, Zhang Lanxiang no longer had any hope for the three hundred yuan. Seeing that Qiao Yuan's attitude was quite sincere, she did not lock him outside anymore.
She opened the gate and let the person into the yard. Shang Lichun and Shang Jianguo watched the interaction between the two, feeling confused.
Especially Shang Jianguo, his eldest sister married an educated youth, and Zhou Qingmin sent many good things to their family at that time.
Now my second sister is going to marry an educated youth. This means that there will be good things in the family in the future.
Thinking of this, he walked up to Qiao Yuan with a smile and took the two carp.
"Hehe... I didn't expect Qiao Zhiqing to become my second brother-in-law. Don't worry, as long as you send more good things home, we will definitely agree to my second sister's marriage with you."
Shang Ruolan wanted to refuse, but before she could open her mouth, she was sold out by her good-for-nothing brother.
"Jianguo, come back here. You have nothing to do here."
When Shang Jianguo saw the two fish, how could he listen to Shang Ruolian?
"I think Qiao Zhiqing would be a good brother-in-law to me." He said, and moved closer to Shang Lichun: "Dad, do you think I'm right?"
Shang Lichun attached the most importance to his son's words. Seeing him say this, he also agreed: "Well, it's indeed good."
To be honest, Zhang Lanxiang had never opposed their marriage. Seeing that her husband and son said so, she had completely defined Qiao Yuan as her son-in-law.
"My son is right. Starting tomorrow, Qiao Yuan will be your second brother-in-law."
Shang Ruolan saw that her family had sold her out so quickly, and her anger was rising.
"I don't agree to marry Qiao Yuan. Those of you who don't understand the situation shouldn't get involved."
Zhang Lanxiang couldn't understand why her daughter didn't care about her reputation. In her heart, Shang Ruolan couldn't be allowed to do whatever she wanted in this matter.
"Your father and I are here. You can't make the decision on this matter by yourself."
Shang Ruolian wanted to resist, but was pushed into the house by Shang Jianguo and Shang Lichun.
Shang Jianguo even pulled Shang Lichun aside and told him, "Dad, I'm determined to marry my second brother-in-law. Please keep an eye on my second sister and don't let her run away."
Shang Lichun is a son slave, so naturally he does whatever Shang Jianguo says.
"Don't worry! Dad will take good care of him even if he doesn't sleep all night."
Shang Ruolian was locked in the house, and Shang Lichun was guarding outside. After shouting a few words in the house to no avail, she stopped talking.
She had already started thinking about a plan to escape, but unfortunately, she had no money and needed a letter of introduction to go out. Where could she escape to at this time?
Zhang Lanxiang didn't know what she was thinking. She treated Qiao Yuan very warmly at this time and completely regarded him as her own son-in-law.
"Qiao Yuan, if that's the case, let's talk about your wedding tomorrow."
Qiao Yuan had already made up his mind. Since he couldn't come up with 300 yuan to compensate Shang Ruolan, he might as well marry her. After this period of time, when he successfully returned to the city and was assigned a job, it would not be too late to divorce her.
"Aunt, please feel free to tell me what you think. As long as I can do it, I will definitely do my best."
Zhang Lanxiang was very pleased with his attitude.
"Qiao Yuan... you city folks these days are all about 36 or 72 legs when you get married."
"I know you're not well off right now. If we don't have 72 legs, we should at least have 36, right?"
If Shang Lichun had not been guarding the door, Shang Ruolan would have rushed out to stop them when she heard the sound of those legs. However, at this moment, no one could help her.
Even if she broke the door, she couldn't stop her parents' behavior.
What's more, she was worried that the noise would get loud enough to attract the attention of the neighbors, and then it would become a complete joke.
After hearing Zhang Lanxiang's request, Qiao Yuan cursed silently in his heart: How can a black-hearted bastard like yours deserve to have 36 legs?
Although he thought so in his heart, he did not show it.
His expression remained calm and composed. "Aunt, there are indeed such sayings about marriages in the city, but we are getting married tomorrow, and we can't prepare these things right away."
"Can you slow down a bit?"
"Let's get the job done first, and then we can prepare the things later."
"Besides, it's not far from the time for me to return to the city. Once Ruo Lian and I return to the city, my parents will definitely arrange these things."
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