Zhang Ru was so surprised she couldn't close her mouth; her mother-in-law had secretly done something so big.
The Lu family seems to be doing quite well; Old Lu is still healthy and can work. Their eldest son is in his prime and can earn money too, but the family's feng shui is bad!
Old Lu was said to be cursed with a deathly fate, having married three wives who all died one after another. His three children were born to each of his three wives, so they didn't get along very well and weren't very close.
If she were to marry into that family, Qiao Xiaoni would definitely be living a life of misery...
Seeing the strange looks in everyone's eyes, Qiao Sunshi slapped her thigh and said,
"What kind of looks are those? Would I possibly harm Xiaoni? Her family is willing to offer such a high dowry, how could they treat her badly?"
Qiao Tianli grabbed her collar and said, "Tell me! How much did they promise you to do this to make you go against your conscience and almost harm the child?"
"Old man, what are you doing? Are you trying to strangle me?" Qiao Sunshi was terrified, seeing him so angry for the first time, and her arrogant demeanor immediately vanished.
"I want to hear the truth," Qiao Tianli asked again.
Neither Qiao Sunshi's son nor daughter-in-law came to help; they could only recount the whole story.
Including that 100 yuan kickback...
Everyone gasped in shock upon hearing this. The old woman, who rarely left her home, had actually done something so outrageous.
Qiao Tianli loosened his grip and said, "Listen to me carefully. From now on, you are not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the eldest son's family. If you do, I will divorce you and send you back to your parents' home."
Qiao Sunshi was so frightened that she quickly nodded in agreement, her body trembling so badly that she almost wet her pants.
Qiao Tianli didn't see the second brother in the room. Thinking about what happened in the morning, he immediately felt ashamed. What kind of mess was this?
"The date remains the same, the banquet will be held at our house in two days. You all better stay alert and don't cause any more trouble."
Anyone who causes me any trouble regarding bringing honor to the family is kicked out of this house!
Qiao Hainan put down his fingernails and said...
“Dad, my second brother and his family went back to town. You said this morning that you would pay for Xiaoni’s schooling. I don’t have a job yet, how can I pay? Why don’t you help me find a job, then I can take out the money.”
This is a strategic retreat for him. No job means no money, right? Even if he finds a job but doesn't work hard, he'll still be broke. Anyway, don't expect him to pay you anything; he won't do anything that loses him money!
“I’ll try to find you a job before the end of the year. You’re 30 years old now, and your mother and I are getting worse and worse.”
This family will have to split up sooner or later, and it's time for you to support yourself.
After the autumn harvest, I'll take stock of the family's possessions and give you a portion. You can then take your wife and move out. You won't know the cost of living until you're in charge of a household. You'll understand how difficult it is then. Your mother and I will pass away sooner or later; we can't support you forever, can we?
Qiao Hainan's expression froze. He never expected the old man to want to separate him from his family. How could this be? He resolutely disagreed.
"Dad! My eldest and second eldest brothers aren't around. If we move out, what will you do if anything happens to you?"
"That's right! If I leave, who will do the housework for you?" Zhang Ru shouted anxiously. If Qiao Hainan left this home, it would be harder than climbing to heaven!
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