"Go to the Lu family again in a couple of days to discuss the marriage proposal. Don't forget!" The old lady was still thinking about the bride price. Moreover, she had changed her mind. This scoundrel had done such a shameless thing, and the daughter of an honest family would definitely not marry into his family.
Since he wasn't related to her, she didn't mind Lu Qingquan, but the bride price had to be doubled.
If it's less than ten thousand yuan, she'll immediately expose Lu Qingquan's shameful deeds!
Shen Yanhong said with dissatisfaction, "Mom, Lu Qingquan is an unreliable person. Let's not go through with this marriage!"
It seems Ye Qingqing was telling the truth. I never realized Lu Qingquan was this kind of person before. He's disgusting!
She couldn't let Lan'er marry a man like that.
The old lady glared at her, "Your shameless daughter is hugging and kissing that scoundrel in broad daylight. They've probably already slept together. If she doesn't marry him, does she expect to stay at home and be supported by my son for the rest of her life?"
"I didn't, Qingquan and I are completely innocent..." Ye Lan sobbed softly, both ashamed and anxious.
Although she and Lu Qingquan had never slept together, they had done everything else they were supposed to do. Lu Qingquan was just worried about her health, so they didn't go any further. But she never expected that Lu Qingquan would do those things with other women and men. Her heart ached so much!
The old woman scoffed, "Kissing while innocent? I'm not blind!"
She was too lazy to waste words with Shen Yanhong and her daughter, and said directly to Ye Zhiguo: "Lu Qingquan's parents are officials and have a good family background. Ye Lan is marrying up. It's good that Lu Qingquan is in trouble this time. We should ask for more dowry, at least 10,000 yuan!"
Ye Zhiguo was startled, admitting defeat to his mother's voracious appetite, but—
"Mom, Lu Qingquan's mother is no pushover. She won't even take out a thousand yuan, let alone ten thousand."
The old woman sneered, her eyes gleaming. "I'll talk to her myself and see if she dares to hand over the money obediently!"
She has dominated the entire township for decades and has never failed to collect a debt. No one can shortchange her even a penny!
Ye Qingqing was really looking forward to the showdown between the old lady and Yue Hongxia; it was sure to be exciting!
"I'll go and talk to her in a couple of days, Grandma, don't worry!" Ye Qingqing said obediently. The old lady smiled with satisfaction. Now it seemed that this granddaughter was much smarter and had a sweet tongue than the deceased Xu Yali.
Shen Yanhong became anxious and raised her voice, "I do not agree to Lan'er marrying Lu Qingquan. I am Lan'er's mother!"
"Then take your bastard daughter and bastard son and get out of here! Don't eat my son's food or live in my son's house! Get out of here right now!" The old lady sneered. This slutty widow still wanted to cause trouble. She would slap this vixen to death!
She absolutely has to earn that 10,000 yuan dowry; she'll slap anyone who tries to stop her!
Ye Zhiguo hesitated. Lu Qingquan was indeed not a good match, but the dowry of 10,000 yuan tempted him. He was short of money right now!
The old lady scolded, "Do you still think this half-life is a treasure? It's her lucky break that a man is willing to marry her. Lu Qingquan is someone she chose herself. She has to marry him whether she likes it or not, or get out!"
Shen Yanhong trembled with anger. She glanced at the silent Ye Zhiguo with disappointment, her heart turning completely cold.
No, she had to get rid of that old hag right away; she couldn't let her stay and harm Lan'er and Xiao Hua any longer!
Shen Yanhong didn't say anything more, calmly sat down and continued eating, but her lowered eyes shone with a cold light, making her look somewhat unsettling.
The dinner table returned to silence, everyone preoccupied with their own thoughts. Ye Lan was the most troubled; she was conflicted, and mostly heartbroken.
She wanted to find Lu Qingquan and ask him why he had betrayed their love.
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