Chapter 118 Dowry
Upon hearing this, Wang Xinran became anxious.
This is going to kill her!
She didn't know if Wang San was just bluffing, but she couldn't afford to gamble. What if she really died?
Although she was dissatisfied with her current situation, she never thought about dying.
Life is very interesting, and she should live it well.
It's just getting married, isn't it?
As long as I don't marry that old bachelor I used to be with.
She doesn't reject marriage, and she thinks it's normal to receive a high dowry when getting married. As long as the other party isn't too rude, she's still willing to marry.
Moreover, if the other party treats her well, she can escape the Wang family, which would be a good thing for her.
So Wang Xinran immediately said, "Okay, I'll marry you right away, I'm willing to get married!"
Wang Xinran has no more hesitation now; getting married is the best choice for her.
She had actually tried to find a blind date in the village before, but she didn't like any of them. After going out with Huo's mother this time, she broadened her horizons and wanted to find someone outside, but unfortunately, she didn't have any chance. Since she had no chance, she accepted her fate.
At worst, I'll just get married in the village, just like everyone else.
Actually, this isn't a bad choice.
After all, this is the fate of all the girls in the village.
Even after she gets married, she will still choose to live a life of luxury and comfort.
Wang Xinran seized the opportunity to make a request: "But you have to find me a good partner. He can't be old or poor. Otherwise, I won't do it."
When Wang San saw that she had agreed, but then made this request, he sneered and said sarcastically, "Fine."
After saying that, he turned and left without giving Wang Xinran any food, and then locked the woodshed again.
Wang Xinran said incredulously, "I clearly agreed to your demands, so why won't you let me go? Why are you locking me in here? Let me go now! Now!"
Wang San ignored her.
Wang Xinran has offended the matchmaker, which is a big deal. What if the matchmaker refuses to introduce any potential partners to Wang Xinran?
So he decided to try and appease the matchmaker.
But as soon as he stepped outside, he encountered a slovenly young man who blocked his way and said in a sleazy tone, "Uncle Wang, where are you going?"
This is Li Chao, the village's good-for-nothing. He's idle and doesn't do any work. He just wanders around all day. A few years ago, he even spied on women taking a bath and committed the crime of hooliganism. Fortunately, his family had some money and gave the other party a lot of money. The other party chose to forgive him and only sentenced him to two years. After he got out, he was still the same as before. The girls in the village all avoided him.
Today he was wearing a white tank top and baggy shorts, a lewd smile spreading across his face: "Uncle Wang, I heard you brought your daughter back? Where is Wang Xinran now? Is she at your house?"
Wang San was a little impatient with him, but Li Chao's family was well-off; his father was the village chief, in charge of many people, so he replied perfunctorily, "Yes, she's at home."
Li Chao's eyes lit up immediately.
There aren't many young girls in the village, and those girls work every day, so their skin is tanned and their appearance is rough; they're all low-quality girls.
But Wang Xinran is different.
The Huo family doted on Wang Xinran and were reluctant to let her do any work. She didn't even cook at home, so she was raised to be fair-skinned and delicate, making her stand out as very beautiful compared to the other girls in the village.
Li Chao had been staring at Wang Xinran for a long time.
He was a lecherous man and often stared at the girls in the village. He used to follow those young women around, and now that he had taken a liking to Wang Xinran, he had followed her a few times.
Wang Xinran naturally discovered this and even warned him.
After Huo's mother found out, she came to scold him and told him to stay away from Wang Xinran. He had suffered before and had been to jail, so he didn't dare to do anything reckless this time and kept quiet for a few days.
He wasn't afraid of Huo's mother, but everyone knew that Huo's mother had a son who was a regimental commander in the army. If he really offended the Huo family, he would be in deep trouble.
Unexpectedly, Wang Xinran was suddenly recognized and returned to the Wang family, and he immediately felt that he had hope.
Li Chao immediately said, "Uncle Wang, may I come to your house as a guest?"
Wang San looked him over suspiciously. When did this kid become so polite?
"I'm busy right now, I have things to do."
Li Chao asked, "What is it?"
Wang San didn't hide anything from him: "I went to find a matchmaker to arrange a marriage for my daughter."
Upon hearing this, Li Chao said happily, "Then what do you think of me, Uncle Wang? I've always liked Wang Xinran."
Wang San looked at him suspiciously: "You?"
"Yes, it's me. I've known Wang Xinran for a long time and have always wanted to marry her. I came here today to meet Wang Xinran." Li Chao grinned, his face full of smiles.
He stared at Wang San, his eyes full of anticipation.
He was genuinely sincere towards Wang Xinran, after all, she was currently the most beautiful girl in the village, and none of the other girls could compare to her.
Although there are women who are prettier than Wang Xinran, they are all married. Wang Xinran is better off; she is still single.
If he could marry Wang Xinran, he wouldn't lose out.
"You really want to marry her?"
Wang San looked him over expressionlessly, then slowly said, "Sure, if you're interested in her, you two can get married. I agree to the marriage."
Didn't Wang Xinran say she didn't want older men? But Li Chao is only in his twenties, young and strong, so Wang Xinran can't find fault with him, right?
It would be wonderful if someone offered to marry Wang Xinran.
After all, they had offended the matchmaker before. Now that he's going to see her, he'll probably have to say a lot of nice things and be very humble. The matchmaker might not even forgive him.
Nobody wants to humble themselves and act subservient.
Since Li Chao was willing to marry her, he agreed.
"You really agreed?" Li Chao asked excitedly.
He thought it would take some effort, but it turned out to be that easy.
Li Chao asked seriously, "Uncle Wang, you're not lying to me, are you? Does Wang Xinran really want to marry me?"
"Of course she'd like to."
Wang San calmly said, "Since ancient times, marriage has always been the parents' decision. Since I have agreed, she has no right to refuse. Moreover, I have asked her, and she said that I can make all the decisions about her marriage. So you don't need to worry about this."
“Okay, then I agree. I can marry her right now, and we can get the marriage certificate right away.” Li Chao was overjoyed.
“Then you should prepare a bride price of one thousand yuan,” Wang San said.
"A thousand? Are you kidding me?"
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