“That makes sense, but the Zhang family doesn’t want to suffer this loss.” Liu Nian let Sanbao hold his fingers and coaxed the child, saying, “So we need to think of a way to resolve this.”
Trying to get the money out of her pocket? Impossible! The young widow snorted and said, "They're dreaming. Don't you think about it? How many people in General's Village are fools? Who would be willing to return the money?"
Liu Nian chuckled softly and said, "So they'll definitely come looking for you. You were one of the leaders back then, so they'll try every means to get you to pay back the money first and set an example."
“I’m not stupid!” the young widow snorted. “I’m a notorious miser.”
But what if the other party promises her even more benefits, just to get her to cooperate in the charade? The young widow loves money, and she can't possibly remain unmoved by such offers.
Liu Nian put down Sanbao and said, "Sister-in-law, wait for me."
After saying that, she turned and left into the inner room. When she returned, she had fifty yuan in her hand.
"Sister-in-law, I know you've worked hard all this time. This is my New Year's money for my nephews and nieces. Please buy them some clothes." Liu Nian said, stuffing the money into the young widow's hand.
The young widow was somewhat surprised, staring blankly at the money in her hand, and said, "Why are you giving me money back?"
When Liu Nian first approached her, he asked her for a favor, but he didn't mention paying her.
Although she loved money and was shrewd, she knew that befriending Liu Nian would bring many benefits, so she was naturally happy to help.
Liu Nian pushed it into her hand again and said, "Take it, it's for the children. It's not easy for a woman to raise children alone."
Moreover, the most stable relationships throughout history have been those based on mutual benefit. While personal relationships are a type of beneficial relationship, mutual benefit is the most enduring. Especially when someone is short of money, they are less likely to resist greater temptations.
In order to get the young widow to agree to the Zhang family's demands and act alongside them, the Zhang family would definitely promise her benefits, so Liu Nian planned to make her move ahead of time.
Not only the young widow, but also the floral cotton-padded jacket, Liu Nian also sent one over.
Now it's time to show off your acting skills.
Meanwhile, the Zhang family...
Li Fenfang earnestly said, "We're still family. Your sister just got married not long ago; she's still newlywed. The young couple has a good relationship, how can they divorce over this?"
After saying that, she nudged Zhang Aijun, who quickly pretended to cry and said to Li Zhaodi, "Wife, I was wrong, please forgive me! Let's work together to get through this difficult time, okay? Let's not get a divorce, alright?"
Li Zhaodi didn't really want a divorce. With red eyes, she turned away and said, "Was what you said before even human? You completely washed your hands of everything. What am I supposed to do with my brother?"
“So, we need to think of a way to get the money back for you.” Li Fenfang quickly said, “Think about it, if Aijun hadn’t become the secretary, this matter wouldn’t have been resolved.”
“Besides, we’re all from the same village. Anyone can survive without ten yuan, but if our family loses several thousand yuan, it could literally drive an entire family to their death. What do you all think?” Li Fenfang glanced at everyone.
Li Feng glanced at Zhang Aijun and then at Li Zhaodi, naturally understanding the unspoken meaning behind Li Fenfang's words.
"Well, what do we do then?" Li Feng asked.
Ideally, everything would end well, so his sister wouldn't have to get a divorce and he could successfully marry his wife.
Li Fenfang gathered everyone together and, after some discussion, finally came up with a solution.
The young widow met Li Fenfang in less than half a day.
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