Chapter 24 As long as he's good to me
"It's just introducing someone to someone. Whether Jianmei likes it or not is her own business! You said it yourself, she's a grown woman, she has her own thoughts and judgment."
We were just making introductions; we didn't force her to do it. Ultimately, the decision rests with Jianmei, doesn't it? I've realized that myself these past few days.
"Mom, you just don't like our family, you're always targeting us. We've handed over so much money, and we're still no good either way."
Zhao Fengxiu laughed angrily, "You still have reasons? You still have complaints? Your wife is your wife, but isn't your sister your own sister? During the hardest years of your family's life, didn't she help your three children with their bodily functions? How can you even say that! You heartless, ungrateful wretch!"
You still won't admit it! Her mother is still alive, her mother is still here! Who are you to point fingers? You can't even take care of your own child, but you're busy taking care of someone else's daughter!
Has Zhenghong's matter been settled yet? Didn't he go back to the Lin family yesterday? Any news today? Is the Lin family even going to do anything about it? They seem to have the leisure to meddle in Jianmei's affairs.
Liu Jianguo, you call yourself a teacher! Don't you even know the saying, "Sweep the snow from your own doorstep and don't worry about the frost on someone else's roof"? Mind your own business!
Liu Jianguo was speechless after being rebuked, and angrily got up and left.
Lin Jingyi's face also turned red, but she had three children with her and couldn't just leave. Just as she was about to get up casually, Liu Zhenghong raised his eyes and glared at Zhao Fengxiu!
He even let out a soft snort, looking quite unconvinced.
This scene caught Zhao Fengxiu's eye, and she was so angry that she immediately started yelling, "You little brat, what are you glaring at me for? I've spoiled you for nothing all these years! Who taught you to look at your grandma like that?"
Before Lin Jingyi could react, Liu Zhenghong pointed at Zhao Fengxiu and said, "You're a bad grandma, a bad grandma!"
Hearing this, Zhao Fengxiu became furious and stood up angrily, "Who taught you to say that? You've been eating and drinking at our house for so many years, you've raised such ungrateful children! If I were really bad, would you have grown up like this?"
Liu Zhenghong was about to say something when Lin Jingyi quickly covered his mouth and led him away!
Seeing this, Zhao Fengxiu knew that Liu Jianguo's family was full of bad intentions, and she was rebuffed when she went to the Lin family.
The older one is like that, and the younger one is just as heartless!
Seeing them arguing, Liu Jianbang, who had just finished eating, said, "Hey, Mom, why are you arguing with the kids? You've already got the money. We've also handed over our household expenses, and we did it pretty quickly, didn't we?"
Look at tonight's food, it wasn't as good as the day before yesterday or yesterday. Let's make it better next time. My job is quite tough, and it's far away; commuting back and forth isn't easy."
Zhao Fengxiu glared at him, annoyed. "Do you think it's easy for me just because you have it tough? You're such a glutton! You eat so much and still complain. I had to force you to hand over the household expenses! Otherwise, would you have given them to me?"
You're trying to curry favor and ask for something in return! This is all the food I have, nothing else! Take it or leave it! You think you have the right to be picky?
Liu Jianbang complained, "How did I pay the 20 yuan? Shouldn't I eat better? 20 yuan a month is enough to eat well outside. How can I eat well here when I have to compete with so many people for food?"
Zhao Fengxiu said, "What more do you expect for 20 yuan? You're the one who eats the most! If you can eat well outside, why don't you go outside? Don't you think my firewood, coal, oil, salt, and labor cost money? Do you think you can eat dragon meat or an emperor for 20 yuan?"
Liu Jianbang was speechless. Seeing how angry Zhao Fengxiu was, he didn't bother with her and slunk away.
Zhao Fengxiu glanced at Liu Jiancheng, who was looking down, and he remained silent.
He was thinking about how to bring up the matter of proposing marriage to the Li family, especially since his second sister-in-law and third brother couldn't withstand his mother's temper!
Unexpectedly, when he tentatively looked up, he met Zhao Fengxiu's gaze. Liu Jiancheng could only chuckle and say, "Mom, I'm fine."
Zhao Fengxiu stared at him and asked, "You're alright, but I am! Weren't you on a date with Li Mengfei? How's it going?"
Liu Jiancheng was surprised; he hadn't expected his mother to bring up this topic herself!
He immediately launched into a long explanation, "Mom, I was just about to tell you this! I went on a date with Mengfei today, and she wasn't in a good mood. You see, Mengfei is a year older than Jianmei, she's not exactly a young lady anymore."
I'm 22 years old too. We're a perfect match, shouldn't we get married? You promised to help me marry Li Mengfei, but now you're not going and you've caused all this trouble.
Mengfei and I have known each other since we were classmates and grew up together. I like her, and she likes me too. Mom, why don't you just go to the Li family to propose marriage? Anyway, you have your own savings, your eldest sister has some money, and you also received some money from your second brother's family. It's more than enough to propose marriage, and it's a perfectly reasonable thing to do.
I also want to settle down and become more mature as soon as possible, so I can stand on my own like my second brother!
Upon hearing this, Zhao Fengxiu immediately retorted, "I told you long ago that I can't afford to marry him! Unless his family lowers the bride price! You two are a perfect match, but you are not a good match in terms of social standing!"
Why do you want such a high dowry? That's outrageous! They have so many men in their family, even if they could afford it, they couldn't support them! Unless it's a hundred or two, I might grit my teeth and pay for it for you. Then you can live a peaceful life and focus on your household expenses.
But it seems you haven't reached an agreement either! Given the situation with the Li family, she's a male-supporting monster! An endless pit to fill! Why should I raise you and then support your wife's family? That's too greedy! Even if our entire Liu family were to give up everything, we still couldn't satisfy their ambitions!
Liu Jiancheng said, "Mom! You always take things so seriously! I've already told you, Mengfei wants so much because she values our relationship, the bond we share from growing up together! She's considering my feelings!"
Otherwise, why didn't she ask someone else for so much? Why did she ask me? It's simply because we have a good relationship! Don't you think our relationship is worth this much money? Mom, you're thinking too badly of her."
Zhao Fengxiu was speechless.
Even Liu Jianmei, who was standing to the side, noticed something was off. "Wait a minute! If you two love each other and have feelings for each other, why do you need so much money? It should be just a reasonable amount. If I truly love someone, I would risk everything for them, even without money."
And this much is outrageous! This isn't measuring feelings; it's treating you like a fool!
After hearing this, Liu Jiancheng said with dissatisfaction, "What are you saying? If you truly love someone, shouldn't you ask him for money? If he loves you, shouldn't he give you more money to marry you? Shouldn't you be considering his sincerity towards you?"
How can he marry you if he doesn't show sincerity? Think about it carefully.
Liu Jianmei said, "That's exactly what I think! If I truly love someone, I don't need anything else! As long as he treats me well and loves me, that's enough."
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