Chapter 52 Compensation Received
"Neighbors, don't you agree?"
Zhao Fengxiu's words shocked the onlookers.
"A bride price of 2000? That's so expensive! My God!"
"We've seen the relationship between the Li and Liu families. It may be a bit pricey, but the bond between those two childhood sweethearts is still there, isn't it?"
"That's true, but why the need to buy a house? And a full set of furniture! Does the Liu family really have that much money?"
"Let me do the math... with the banquet included, good heavens! That's going to cost over ten thousand yuan! What kind of family does the Li family have? How can they be so greedy?"
"Exactly! Even the best relationships shouldn't end like this!"
"Who can argue with that? They even want to renovate their old house. What were they thinking? Is this a marriage proposal or a marriage proposal to the Li family?"
Zhao Fengxiu added fuel to the fire, "It's not that simple! This isn't just a daughter-in-law marriage for my family; it's like getting four sons as a bonus!"
The neighbors exclaimed, "This is outrageous! How can anyone do this?"
"Isn't the Li family being a bit greedy?"
"How can you ask for such an exorbitant price? Your daughter isn't some celestial being, so precious and delicate!"
"..."
The onlookers launched into a tirade of abuse, leaving the Li couple completely bewildered.
Why is the Liu family not giving us face?
That's outrageous!
Li Xiaoer pointed at Zhao Fengxiu and cursed, "You old woman, shut up! Get your son Liu Jiancheng out here right now! We went to his workplace but couldn't find him!"
How could your family let my eldest sister down? If you don't explain yourself clearly today, my brothers and I will smash up your shop!
Li Xiaoer is only 19 years old, the same age as Liu Zhenyan, the youngest son of Liu Xiangqian from his third uncle's family, yet he dares to be so arrogant.
Lin Jingyi was furious. Before Zhao Fengxiu could make a move, she stepped forward and slapped Li Xiaoer across the face!
"What are you barking about? Don't you have any manners? Is this how the Li family raises their sons? Bah!" Lin Jingyi said angrily, hands on her hips.
Anyway, Li Mengfei wants to come in? No way!
Li Xiao'er, who had been slapped, whimpered and backed away, while his three younger brothers surrounded him to check on him.
Li Xiaoer pointed at Lin Jingyi and cried, "You, you actually dared to hit me! Waaah, Mom, she hit me!"
Li's mother was furious and immediately went to slap him.
Lin Jingyi was stunned. Just as the arm was about to reach her, Zhao Fengxiu suddenly swung her arm and slapped Li's mother hard, knocking her to the ground!
"Get lost! I wouldn't take her even if you paid me! Aren't you ashamed? Is your daughter a Buddha statue? So precious!"
Our Liu family can't afford to marry you! Nor can we afford to support your four sons! Oh, and I forgot to tell you, I kicked Liu Jiancheng out of the house!
If you can find him, then let him marry into your Li family! I don't want a penny, and the dowry is waived!
Consider it a free son for the Li family! That's incredibly generous! We do have some savings, but they didn't grow on trees!
The second son's family has to raise three children, the third son is getting married, and the fifth son has become a monk! The sixth son is waiting to be married, and the seventh son is still studying!
Acting like everyone has sons and daughters! Your Li family should take a good look at yourselves, do you even deserve it? Get out!
"Get out of here right now! You dare cause trouble here? You want to end up like the Xu family, in a police station?"
Zhao Fengxiu roared, startling Li's mother who was lying on the ground, so much so that she couldn't react.
Mr. Li's face was flushed with anger, both ashamed and furious, while onlookers pointed and whispered among themselves.
Seeing her parents and younger brother losing so quickly, Li Mengfei couldn't stop crying.
"You've gone too far!" Li Mengfei cried and ran away.
Li's mother called out, "Mengfei!"
Left with no other option, the Li family fled in panic, and the onlookers, who continued to criticize them and drive them away.
After the Li family left, the onlookers dispersed.
Liu Shiping was still in a daze. Seeing how capable his wife and daughter-in-law were, he could only keep a low profile and continue weighing the oil!
It's best not to mess with them!
Lin Jingyi breathed a sigh of relief. "Mom, the Li family is really something else! They really came here to make a wish! They even dared to come to our door to force us into marriage!"
Zhao Fengxiu was angry and didn't bother to pay attention.
The mess that the fourth and fifth brothers made is really enough.
Once the Li family is driven away, they won't come knocking easily for a while. They'll either lower their demands or offer to marry into the family, or they won't come back at all.
No matter what it is, Zhao Fengxiu is always ready to help!
That night.
Upon learning that the Li family had come to cause trouble, Liu Jiancheng became even more timid and hesitant.
They begged for food from the older sister outside, and then slept in front of the shop at night!
It's been cold these past two nights, and they're grimacing from the cold.
In a few days.
The compensation for the Xu family has been paid out. Police officers personally delivered it to their door, in front of the neighbors.
The police officers solemnly announced, "From now on, those who deceive, cause trouble, or provoke conflict will not be tolerated!"
Look at what happened to the Xu family! They're still in jail and won't be released for another ten days or so! Please be aware of this and be good citizens of this town!
We should especially learn from the Liu family, who were courageous and proactive in paying their grain taxes!
The neighbors cheered and applauded, which boosted morale.
Zhao Fengxiu accepted the money and watched the police officers leave, while Lin Jingyi watched with envy.
Unbeknownst to her, Zhao Fengxiu had been paying her grain tax ahead of schedule these past few days, much faster than last month, and even a little more!
To put it bluntly, we still need to be good citizens!
Lin Jingyi was craving it and wanted to sneak a peek. "Mom, let me save it for you."
Zhao Fengxiu shoved her away, "What are you doing? This is none of your business!"
Since this daughter-in-law was no longer allowed to look after the shop, she always stayed at home, trying to find a loophole.
Unfortunately, Zhao Fengxiu didn't give her any chance. In addition, Lin Jingyi had little money left, her child was doing poorly, and she no longer had the carefree snacks she used to enjoy.
Living in poverty, Lin Jingyi could only stay at home.
Not two days later.
The marriage of Liu Zhenyu, the daughter of my third uncle, has been arranged.
Liu Xiangqian and his wife Sun Afang brought Liu Zhenyu to the Liu family home to deliver the invitations, carrying some things.
At the dinner table, Liu Shiping happily raised his glass with Liu Xiangqian.
The other children were also overjoyed, enjoying both vegetables and meat, but Zhao Fengxiu calmly ate her meal on the side.
Even Liu Jiancheng and Liu Jiangong, who had finally managed to squeeze in from the corner, shook their heads helplessly!
They had already suffered enough, but their cousin Liu Zhenyu was eager to suffer even more!
They remembered that their mother had gone to their third uncle's house to ask why their third uncle's family wanted to arrange a marriage with the Huang family.
I don't understand!
After exchanging pleasantries, Liu Shiping suddenly became serious and asked, "Xiangqian, are you really sure about this?"
Liu Xiangqian also looked serious. "It's all settled. Zhenyu and Zhijian's engagement banquet is in two days. I hope your whole family can attend."
We don't have many relatives left in the Liu family, just you and my eldest sister. You both have to come!
Then, Liu Xiangqian said to Zhao Fengxiu, "Second sister-in-law, you must come."
Zhao Fengxiu pursed her lips and hummed in agreement.
If she's going to jump into a fire pit like this, what else can she do?
Liu Shiping noticed Zhao Fengxiu's expression and quickly asked, "Then, Xiangqian, what did the Huang family say? What conditions did they offer?"
Liu Xiangqian said, "You'll find out at the engagement banquet. We'll have it at Mom's house. Just come."
Liu Zhenyu raised his glass in a toast, "Uncle and Aunt, I thank you, but I will have to walk my own path from now on. If you are still worried, you must come!"
Liu Jianbang, one of the gluttons, cheered, "Great! Definitely!"
Zhao Fengxiu gave him a cold glance, and he immediately shut up.
October is slightly cool, and the Cold Dew solar term has passed.
The engagement banquet for the Liu and Huang families was still held.
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