After the family returned home, they initially did not consider Qin's words.
However, the closer the day to repaying the debt came, the more uneasy the Qin family became.
The next morning.
"Old man, how about we give it a try?"
"Try what?" Qin's father didn't react at all, and just sat in his chair sighing.
“What Nizi is talking about,” Qin’s mother squinted and leaned closer, lowering her voice to persuade, “When we were looking for a wife for our son, our family wasn’t well-off, and we couldn’t find a good family. Now is the time to return the goods.”
I can make a profit before returning the goods; the more I think about it, the more reasonable it seems.
“This won’t work out, my son won’t agree,” Qin’s father shook his head and continued, “Our family can’t afford to lose face like that.”
"Is face more important or family?" Qin's mother was very dissatisfied with her husband's statement. "Husband, the Yang family won't give us face. If we don't find a way, we'll have to sell the land."
“The land cannot be sold, at least not now,” Qin’s father said heavily, his brows furrowed. “Our family has no other hope besides this land.”
When my daughter was living with the Huang family, if they needed anything, they could simply ask someone to send a message and have it sent back.
Now……
Judging from how ruthless he was to himself yesterday, you can tell that you can't count on this daughter.
Not only did they become estranged, but they also came to hate their relatives. They even went to great lengths to stir up trouble and cause discord within the family.
Qin's father was very angry about this, but there was nothing he could do.
Even if she weren't at Qingfeng Temple, he wouldn't dare push her too hard. If his daughter were to do something rash and try to kill herself, they would lose their last source of income.
You don't realize how easy it is to find money until you've experienced it, but once you have, you realize you never want to go back to the days when you worked yourself to the bone and couldn't earn a few coins.
“We still have Nizi,” Qin’s mother retorted. “With that girl around, we can just lie back and collect the money.”
“It’s not that simple. You know what happened yesterday,” Qin’s father shook his head. “That girl, I’m afraid, won’t last long.”
He had originally planned to rely on his daughter to save up enough money to buy a house with a yard, but now he realizes that's simply unrealistic.
Now that my daughter hasn't established herself, she can only let them take advantage of her. Once she turns the tables, who knows what kind of revenge she'll take.
The best course of action now is to quickly raise money and move to a place where nobody knows us.
Although some people bully students, as long as there is money, it's better than living in constant fear.
"I know," Qin's mother nodded with a dark face. "That brat has grown wings and no longer respects us. She's already so arrogant even before she's gained any power. What will she be like in the future?"
Thinking about the clothes she had washed, Qin's mother felt so angry that she wanted to smash the basin in Qin's face.
She thought about it all night yesterday and finally realized: this girl has changed.
Perhaps they were bullied too badly, and their hearts hardened, showing no mercy even to their own relatives.
"Let's not talk about this," Qin's father said, also troubled by his daughter's situation. "Let's think about how to pay off the debt."
If there's really no other way, we'll have to sell the land.
Both sons were frightened by what their daughter said yesterday, and they are now guarding their wives more closely than money. Even if they really have some ideas, things won't be that simple and easy.
"What other options are there? If all else fails, we'll have to sell the land," Qin's mother said with great reluctance.
Just as I finished speaking, I heard a loud knocking on the door.
"Is it the eldest daughter-in-law who's back?" Qin's mother said, her joy turning to anger. "That woman, she finally knows to come back. There's so much work to do at home, and her grandson is so young. She went back to her parents' house without a word. She's really inconsiderate."
He walked out while cursing and swearing.
Upon opening the door and seeing Huang Shan's shyly smiling face, I froze instantly. "You, what brings you here?"
His tone was very unnatural.
She always knew the Huang family would come to pick them up, but as the days dragged on and nothing happened, she gradually forgot about it.
"Mom, where's my wife? I'm here to bring her home," Huang Shan said with a smile.
They were supposed to come and pick us up a few days ago, but it was the busy farming season and they couldn't get away.
In addition, my own mother wouldn't let me go out, so I could only put it off.
After several days of persuasion, Sister-in-law Huang finally relented and came over right after breakfast.
"She," Qin's mother said, her eyes darting around before she spoke, "will not be going back with you for the time being."
"Not going back?" Huang Shan asked, taken aback. "Why?"
My wife doesn't like staying at the Qin family's house, so why won't she come back with me?
“She’s sick and can’t get out of bed, so she can’t go back,” Qin’s mother said, wiping away her tears. “It’s also because we’re poor; we can’t even afford to buy her some meat to help her recover.”
After she finished speaking, Qin's mother kept observing Huang Shan's reaction.
This kid is a bit simple-minded; he'll never be indifferent when it comes to his daughter.
Just as Qin's mother had predicted, Huang Shan's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. "He's sick! What's wrong? Has a doctor been called? No, I have to go see him."
As he spoke, he tried to enter the courtyard.
Qin's mother, of course, wouldn't allow it. She quickly and deftly blocked the passageway before continuing, "Don't rush, don't rush. We've already consulted a doctor, and he said I need to rest in bed for a while."
"Nizi is so sick that she looks terrible. She's afraid you'll find her repulsive and won't want to see her, so please don't go in."
Upon hearing this, Huang Shan became very angry. "Mother, how could I possibly be that kind of person?"
Now that he has married Qin, he will not mind whether she is beautiful or ugly, fat or thin.
This is a man's sense of responsibility.
"Yes, that's what I advised her too, but that girl is very stubborn. No matter how I try to persuade her, she won't listen and insists on doing it this way. As her mother, what can I do but go along with her?"
Qin's mother spoke with helplessness, and Huang Shan was also conflicted.
This was a big blow to him.
He came to pick her up full of excitement, only to find that his wife didn't want to see him, which was really frustrating.
However, considering how much women care about their appearance, he felt he could understand it.
"Mother, go ask her again," Huang Shan still refused to give up, "Does my wife really not want to see me?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Qin nodded uncomfortably.
"You wait here, I'll go ask again."
After saying that, fearing something might happen, he slammed the door shut.
Seeing this, Huang Shan was speechless.
Is this treating yourself like a thief?
Even if his wife doesn't want to see him, he's still the Qin family's son-in-law. Why won't she let him into the courtyard?
He felt it was strange, but didn't think much of it.
A moment later, Qin's mother came over, looking guilty. "Son-in-law, I've tried to persuade her again and again, but she just won't change her mind. I'm afraid you've made a wasted trip this time."
These words made Huang Shan feel a little sad.
"It's alright, her health is important," Huang Shan said with a wry smile, then took out a tael of silver from his pocket. "Mother, take this money and buy more meat to help my wife recover."
Upon seeing the silver, Qin's mother's eyes lit up. She grabbed it, put it in her bosom, and then spoke, "Good son-in-law, don't worry, I guarantee that every single copper coin of this money will be spent on Nizi."
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