"Mom, I'm so sorry. I didn't keep a good eye on Chen'er's dowry. All those expensive lamps were destroyed," Yan Aidang said with immense guilt.
Sheng Lijuan was a little confused. Could it be that the car had overturned? Was the person alright? Things were broken, but people couldn't be hurt. Just as she was about to ask, Xue Ying recounted what had happened, leaving Sheng Lijuan at a loss for words.
Ye Huiguo came out and politely invited Yan Daqiang and the others to come in first. He said they should sit down and talk about it slowly. It was just some glassware. They could fix it on the wedding day if they could, and if they couldn't, they couldn't. It wasn't a big deal.
Sheng Lijuan laughed. She thought it was something serious. Fortunately, she really liked those lamps, so she finalized all the design drafts. There are still some in stock in the north room and the side room.
He took Xue Ying to the north room and the side room, letting her see for herself which lamps would be suitable for their new house. Xue Ying's eyes lit up when she saw them; they were so beautiful. The glass teardrops, strung together with silver chains, hung from the edges of the lampshades. When the lights were turned on, the lampshades blocked most of the light, making the whole room incredibly warm and cozy.
And then there are the pairs of black and white swans, their long necks intertwined, each holding a light bulb like a luminous pearl in its beak. When the switch on their tails is turned on, the bulbs emit a soft glow, their hazy beauty simply irresistible.
Xue Ying pointed to the pair of swan lamps: "Lijuan, let's take this one. It has such a wonderful meaning."
Sheng Lijuan nodded, found the packaging box, put the swan lamp inside, and also found a unique desk lamp to give to Xue Ying, telling her to put it in her study to refresh her mind.
Xue Ying wondered why this lamp was so invigorating. Sheng Lijuan took out a bottle of perfume, opened a small hole in the lampshade, and poured the perfume in. "Xue Ying, this was invented by my French friend. When the lampshade gets hot, it disperses the fragrance. Look at all these little holes below; that's where the fragrance is released."
Xue Ying praised, "Your friend is really amazing. It's a pity he's a foreigner; it would be even better if he were Chinese."
Sheng Lijuan smiled: "She is Chinese and married to a Frenchman. She likes to tinker with these things, so she started her own studio. When she heard that Chen'er was getting married, she volunteered to take on these jobs."
Xue Ying nodded repeatedly: "Lijuan, your friend is really amazing. I'm so proud of her. Now that Chen'er has his lamps, I feel much lighter. I originally wanted them to compensate me for the loss, but this kind of design is priceless. How can I compensate them?"
"The Party has already taught them a lesson, so there's no need to compensate them. Let's just consider it a year of peace and prosperity." Sheng Lijuan thought to herself, "Even if they were made to compensate, could they possibly pay it?"
At school, Hu Lisha was anxiously searching for Ye Chen'er. Ye Chen'er and Yan Xiaonan, these two sisters, stood out from the crowd and became famous landmarks at school. Hu Lisha asked a few people and found them in the cafeteria.
"Ye Chen'er, I'm sorry, please forgive me." Hu Lisha bowed deeply to Ye Chen'er at a ninety-degree angle. Ye Chen'er and Yan Xiaonan exchanged a glance, wondering what had happened now.
“My sister likes Yan Aidang, and I helped her ruin your dowry. Now I know I was wrong, please forgive me,” Hu Lisha explained.
Yan Xiaonan and Ye Chen'er stared at Hu Lisha in disbelief, especially Ye Chen'er. Her dowry had been smashed, so why hadn't Ai Dang come to tell her? And this Hu Lisha, she thought she could get forgiveness with this explanation? Had she lost her mind?
"You smashed all the dowry?" Yan Xiaonan asked.
Hu Lisha quickly shook her head: "No, no, it's just some lamps and some glass products. I didn't touch anything else. I gave Brother Ai Dang eighty yuan, which is all my possessions."
Ye Chen'er laughed, tears streaming down her face. "Eighty yuan, and you want to compensate me for those lamps? Are you ignorant or am I?" Yan Xiaonan looked at Hu Lisha with worry. This girl's IQ is worrying.
Hu Lisha suddenly sat down next to Yan Xiaonan and looked at Ye Chen'er, saying, "Ye Chen'er, I know these lamps are very valuable. I can't compensate you right now, but I will work hard. One day, I will make lamps that are even more beautiful than these, so you can choose as many as you like."
Ye Chen'er sneered: "With a brain that's even dumber than a pig's, you think you can create these works of art? You're still dreaming. I don't want you to pay me back, because I've made a decision."
Hu Lisha's heart sank. She could sense that Ye Chen'er's decision was definitely not in her best interest: "Ye Chen'er, what have you decided?"
"Either you don't get married, or you don't have a dowry, or I'll let you know what it feels like to have your dowry or your new house smashed up," Ye Chen'er said calmly.
Hu Lisha imagined the scene: the dowry car being stopped, the contents being smashed, and then stomped on; or someone breaking into the beautiful new house and smashing things here and there. Her heart ached terribly. She couldn't accept what hadn't even happened yet, so why should Ye Chen'er forgive her?
Hu Lisha stared at Ye Chen'er. No wonder her brother Ai Dang said those things. This Ye Chen'er looked delicate and easy to bully, but she was actually a tough nut to crack. Getting her forgiveness was just a pipe dream.
Ye Chen'er and Yan Xiaonan stood up. Facing this fool, they no longer wanted to eat.
"Nan Nan, why doesn't Ai Dang come to me? How exactly was my dowry smashed?" Ye Chen'er's composure from before was gone.
"Chen'er, didn't Grandma say that you two can't meet when the dowry is brought to the wedding? So Brother Aidang can't come. You should go back to the dormitory first. I'll go home and ask around, and I'll come find you tonight." Yan Xiaonan was also anxious.
Oh right, Ye Chen'er remembered. There was no use in being anxious. She should go back to her room and get some sleep. Getting more sleep would improve her skin, and she was going to be a bride in a couple of days.
Yan Xiaonan's sudden return home was expected by everyone, after all, Chen'er's dowry had been smashed. Grandma Yan sighed, feeling uneasy. Although Sheng Lijuan said it was for peace and safety every year, it was still not a good omen.
Xue Ying was furious. Lao Yan had already gone to make arrangements, or rather, added fuel to the fire, but these were all just venting afterwards. So what if Hu Lijing was stripped of her green skin? After all, her dowry was really smashed.
Yan Xiaonan's return proves that Chen'er also knows. Will Chen'er be dissatisfied with Ai Dang? I can prove that my son's feelings for Chen'er are definitely unwavering. Just look at that diamond ring he went to great lengths to get.
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