Chapter 120 I Promise to Marry
"Anyway, they're going to use me to get a high dowry, so their family must be well-off. After I marry into that family, I'll probably be able to live a good life. With my intelligence, I might even be able to control the finances."
Wang Xinran narrowed her eyes, her eyes filled with ambition: "If the other party treats me badly, then I'll teach him a lesson."
She's not some delicate girl; she's got strength and resources. If the other party dares to bully her, she'll fight back. And if things don't go well, she can always get a divorce.
Even if the girls in the village suffered grievances, they could only endure it. But she was different. During the few days she went to the military camp, she heard some rumors that if a husband treated his wife badly, he would divorce her directly.
It is said that such things have happened in the military camp. The previous deputy regimental commander had an ambiguous relationship with his widowed sister-in-law, so his wife forced him to divorce her, and he had no way to stop her.
She wants to do the same in the future.
The women in the village are foolish; they think that once they get married, they have to stay together and be loyal to their husbands. She doesn't have that kind of thinking. If things don't work out, she'll just break up with him.
These days, no one is indispensable.
She can use marriage as a stepping stone, and then naturally find a better life in the future.
In short, let's get out of this awful place first.
"Anyway, I'm leaving the Wang family now. You'll regret treating me like this sooner or later."
"You locked me in the woodshed and forced me to get married? It's not like I refused. You're all a bunch of animals."
Wang Xinran shouted loudly, hoping that the Wang family would hear her and release her, but clearly, no one paid any attention to her.
She had been hungry for a long time and had little strength. Even when she cursed, her voice was very soft, and gradually she lost all her strength.
She was bound all over and could only fall asleep peacefully in the end.
Whether she fell asleep or passed out, she became quiet afterwards.
Outside, Wang San was discussing matters with his sons. He told them about Li Chao's situation, his face beaming with joy, completely oblivious to Wang Xinran.
He had long forgotten about Wang Xinran, who was locked in the woodshed.
“I’m telling you, Li Chao is willing to marry Wang Xinran. He’s agreed to a dowry of 800 yuan,” Wang San said.
The eldest brother exclaimed excitedly, "Is this true? Eight hundred yuan, that's quite a lot. I thought five hundred would be good enough."
"Of course it's true. Li Chao's family is already wealthy. His father is the village chief, and his mother is a saleswoman. Although they are retired, they still receive a monthly pension. They are fully capable of coming up with this money."
The second son asked, "When is he coming?"
Wang San was stunned for a moment, then slapped his thigh: "Damn it, I haven't even asked about this yet. Here's what I'll do, I'll spread the word so Li Chao won't back out."
“I think this is a good idea. I’ll go out and spread the word right now,” the eldest volunteered.
In short, Li Chao is now their biggest financial backer, and they have to give him the money.
So they waited another day.
The next morning, Li's father and Li Chao arrived early, carrying a cloth bag.
When Wang San saw them, he exclaimed excitedly, "You brought eight hundred yuan?"
After Li Chao and his father went inside, they opened the cloth bag. Inside were two large reunion bills and a stack of loose change.
Wang San counted them, and sure enough, it was eight hundred.
“I counted them clearly, exactly eight hundred,” said Mr. Li.
Wang San smiled and was about to put the money away, but Li's father stopped him, asking suspiciously, "Wang San, are you sure it's okay to just accept the bride price? Is your daughter really willing to marry my son? Can you make that decision?"
“Of course I can make the decision. She’s my daughter, so she has to listen to me,” Wang San said confidently.
Mr. Li still had some doubts: "What if she starts crying and making a scene?"
Wang San rolled his eyes: "Then beat her until she submits."
Father Li: "..."
He was suddenly speechless. Was this how he would treat his own daughter? But it was normal. He had heard that this daughter was someone Wang San had only recognized later, so their relationship was probably not very deep.
Mr. Li was genuinely worried about marrying an uncooperative wife. After all, his son had been to prison, and many people looked down on him. The girls in the village were even less willing to marry him, so he was naturally very worried.
Of course, everyone knows these things, and he wouldn't say his son is a scoundrel at this time, for fear that Wang Xinran would have a problem with it.
Now that the bride price has been paid and the marriage arrangements have been made, Wang Xinran is now his daughter-in-law.
Just as Wang San said, if Wang Xinran doesn't agree, then beat her until she submits.
It's nothing serious.
"Sold."
Wang San readily agreed, "I'll go get my daughter right now. There's no time like the present, so why don't you two go and get your marriage certificate today?"
"good!"
Unexpectedly, Wang San was so agreeable, so Li's father readily agreed.
Li Chao was also happy.
He was actually still afraid that Wang San would deceive him, but seeing how proactive Wang San was and how he didn't seem to want to bully him at all, he felt relieved.
After Wang San put the money away, he went to the woodshed and kicked Wang Xinran hard. Only then did Wang Xinran slowly open her eyes.
He untied the ropes binding Wang Xinran, but she didn't move; she had no strength left.
Seeing this, Wang San's face was full of disgust. He went outside to get a glass of water and handed it to Wang Xinran. Wang Xinran's lips were dry, and she drank the water in big gulps, looking very thirsty.
Wang San said, "I've already found you a marriage partner. This person isn't very old, so you absolutely can't cause any trouble, otherwise, I will definitely not let you off the hook, understand?"
Wang Xinran asked, "Who is he?"
Wang San said, "Li Chao."
Li Chao...
Wang Xinran frowned, somewhat dissatisfied, when this person was mentioned.
Although Li Chao is not very old, he is a scoundrel. Moreover, Li Chao had previously shown her affection, but Huo's mother had driven him away.
Seeing her like this, Wang San sneered, "The Li family is rich. You'll be living a life of luxury if you marry into their family. If you dare to voice any objections, I'll break your legs."
Wang Xinran pursed her lips. She had refused last time, so Wang San had locked her in the woodshed and tortured her. This time... she couldn't refuse.
Anyway, it doesn't matter who she marries, there are only so many people in the village. Li Chao's father is the village chief, so he is considered powerful in the village.
She said in a hoarse voice, "Okay, I'll marry you."
Wang San observed her expression and felt that she didn't seem to be lying, so he nodded: "Wang Xinran, remember what you said, you promised it yourself."
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