The man, woman, and child beside her all heard it and frowned in unison.
Immediately, a woman retorted sarcastically: "Oh, Chunhua, you're quite different now that you're married. You're so arrogant."
"Eight taels of silver? Even the old village chief's family probably wouldn't dare say that!"
Judging from her expression, she clearly looked down on eight taels of silver. You should know that in the past, her whole family might not be able to save eight taels of silver in two or three years!
As for Zhang the Bald, his family probably had never seen so much silver before, had it not been for the ten taels of silver they received as a betrothal gift when Zhang Chunhua got married.
Zhang Chunhua's face flushed red, and she turned her head away without saying a word.
Feng Dayan picked up a heavy, long wooden box from the cart and announced happily, "This box contains a gift from Jiajia's future aunt!"
This was something that Hu's mother had told her beforehand, but she didn't know the specifics yet, so she was most looking forward to it!
Upon hearing that it was Shui Qingtian's gift, Ding Heli and Qin Yilin were surprised, but quickly came to their senses.
Shuiqing and Wenhua, siblings, have a good relationship, so it's only natural for Shuiqing to add to it.
If it's placed behind silver, it must be gold. The two exchanged a glance, thinking that a gold hairpin would be acceptable, but a gold hairpin paired with gold earrings would be far too extravagant...
Holding the long wooden box, with an excited heart and trembling hands, Feng Dayan slowly opened the lid.
The dazzling golden light almost blinded Feng Dayan.
Those around who could see it clearly forgot to breathe.
Even the well-informed Ding Heli and Qin Yilin couldn't help but gasp!
Good heavens, inside weren't gold hairpins, nor gold earrings and gold hairpins, but pairs of gold earrings, gold hairpins, gold bracelets, jade hairpins, jade earrings, and jade bracelets!
The jade was translucent and clear, and its quality and translucency were excellent.
This isn't just valuable anymore... Qin Yilin looked at the head of the household and stammered, "He Li, what do you suggest we do?"
Can you accept it?
Ding Heli was also in a dilemma. Now that it had been delivered, could it be returned?
Feng Dayan carefully examined the jewelry inside the wooden box, then showed it to the people around her, and said with a smile, "This has been officially approved. If anyone dares to steal the jewelry, they'll be arrested and handed over to the authorities, and they'll be locked up for life!"
"Of course! I remember the exact form."
"Don't worry, Sister-in-law Da Yan. There are patrols in the village every day, and there are many people coming and going. If they see anyone acting suspiciously, they will be sent to the authorities no matter who it is!"
“We’re living a good life now. We can’t afford gold, but silver is just a matter of a word. Who would give up such a good life to take risks and do something immoral?”
Needless to say, other families...
Even the poorest Zhang Tuzi family can now earn some money by making toothbrush handles. Their lives are better than most, but not as good as others. He can go hungry without money, but he can't suffer any hardship, so he won't take any risks.
As for the Fan family, whose members are of questionable character, some are sick and some are disabled, and they have the will but not the means.
When Zhang the Bald saw rice, noodles, and meat, the flames of jealousy burned fiercely. But when he saw gold and silver jewelry, he didn't care at all. He could force Fan Dazhu to produce some rice, noodles, and meat, but as for gold and silver jewelry, even if he beat Fan Dazhu to death, he wouldn't be able to produce it!
Besides, he knew his own daughter well. If Fan Dazhu really had the money, would he still marry her?
Fan Dazhu is lame, but not blind.
Zhang Chunhua, on the other hand, felt her heart beat faster and faster as the story progressed, and she wished she could go back right now and give Fan Dazhu a good scolding!
She turned around and saw Fan Dazhu, leaning on his cane, rushing towards her with an imposing air.
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