Shen Zhizhu's words caused an uproar among the students. They were obviously shocked by the content. Gossip is human nature. They were no longer interested in studying and all lay on the windowsill, waiting for the result.
Li Chunlan looked as if she had expected it. Shen Zhizhu brought up the issue of the bride price again, but this time she had already thought about what to say.
She coughed lightly.
"Yes, there is indeed a betrothal gift of 600 yuan, but we didn't marry you off for the gift. The other party is a good child. Your uncle and I have investigated him. He is willing to spend so much money to marry you. Look, aren't you living a better and better life after marriage?"
Li Chunlan was very proud. Before they left, Shen Aiqiu told them that Shen Zhizhu would definitely bring this matter up.
After all, six hundred dollars is a considerable sum no matter where it is or what it is used for.
Then he continued to give false advice.
"Look, after you got married, you bought a sewing machine and a bicycle. Your uncle and I have worked hard for most of our lives but have never been able to afford them. Doesn't this prove anything?"
At this point, Li Chunlan actually burst into tears, her voice was sad, and she was accusing Shen Zhizhu, as if he had done something against the will of heaven.
"You have a good life and you have come to school to learn knowledge. This is because your uncle and I chose a good family for you. That's why you are so handsome. Why don't you appreciate our kindness now that you have a good life? You didn't even offer a hand when your family was in trouble. Is this what you learned?"
Shen Zhizhu nodded. These words must have been taught to them by Shen Aiqiu at home. Li Chunlan had changed her former shrewish demeanor. Otherwise, based on her personality, she would have clapped her hands and cursed her mother, and even sat on the ground and made a scene.
These words effectively misled some people who did not know the truth.
Even though these people live in the city and receive education, people in the family help each other, which is engraved in their bones since childhood.
"Isn't Shen Zhizhu a bit too much? I've raised her to this age, so I should help her when she encounters difficulties."
"I think so too. Didn't you hear what the aunt said? If you can buy a sewing machine and a bicycle, your life will be the best. It won't be a big deal if I help you."
There is never just one voice in the crowd. There are also people who hold opposing opinions because they heard what Shen Zhizhu said.
"But didn't you hear what Shen Zhizhu said? Six hundred yuan for the betrothal gift. He went on a hunger strike for three days and didn't come to visit once. Now his youngest son is getting married, and he's here to ask for the house deed."
"That's right, to put it bluntly, they sold their daughter who was not their biological daughter for 600 yuan, and they didn't care about her life or death. Now that Shen Zhizhu's life has improved, they need money, and they came to ask for it. It's too shameless."
Some people have forgotten this, and when someone reminds them, they are filled with emotion.
"Six hundred dollars, that's not sixty dollars, that's too much. I don't know if they want that much or if they want to give that much."
"Did they spend all the money? What about the property deed? Oh my god, there is so much information. It will take me a long time to talk to my family about it."
Shen Zhizhu is such a good person. Seeing that they were curious, as a good person, of course he satisfied their curiosity.
"Aunt, uncle, you were so generous at first, asking my husband for 600 yuan, not a cent less, and you said you would never ask me whether I lived or died. You did it during the three-day hunger strike, but why are you asking me when my family sells meat, rice, grain, sewing machines and bicycles?"
Isn't it just crying? Shen Zhizhu would do that too, so she thought about the saddest thing in her life, and tears started to flow.
"It hasn't even been a season since I got married, and you've already spent all the $600?"
Then he seemed to have thought of something and nodded.
"That's right, Shen Aiqiu, your biological daughter, later on, a bracelet costs 20 yuan, and a small clip of the same style as the stars is not less than this price. If that's the case, then 600 yuan is definitely not enough."
Shen Jianjun knew nothing about the bracelet. He glanced at Li Chunlan in disbelief.
When she saw that the other person did not share the same surprise as herself, she knew that Li Chunlan knew about this.
I couldn't help but glare at her, what a spendthrift woman.
Li Chunlan explained in a low voice.
"I just got it. I thought the child had suffered so much for so long, so I gave him some pocket money."
Shen Jianjun also scolded in a low voice.
"You are just too used to her. She is a girl, and she spends money lavishly. When she gets married, she will let her husband's family buy things for her. Why use the family money? It's a waste."
In his opinion, women are destined to belong to other people's families. No matter how much money you spend to support them, it will be in vain.
However, there was Shen Zhizhu in the family, so they had someone to compete with. Shen Aiqiu had been sweet-talking and could make people happy since she was a child, so they were all willing to pamper her a little.
Ever since Shen Zhizhu got married, her love for Shen Aiqiu has gradually diminished.
Seeing that they were whispering to each other, Shen Zhizhu was not in a hurry and waited for them in a very good mood.
Now it’s not about whether it affects other people’s studies or not. Just look at the group of people who are stretching their necks and pricking their ears. If they don’t understand the melon, I’m afraid they have no intention of learning.
Look, the teacher ignored them and just sat there reading a book, but he didn't turn a page for quite some time. I guess his attention was all on them.
"How can I really just let go of you? I went to see you later, didn't I? I raised you and Xiaoqiu together since you were little. How could I have no feelings for you at all? I can just let go of you, right, Xiaozhu?"
Shen Zhizhu rubbed the goose bumps on his arms and felt a chill.
Li Chunlan's expression was so disgusting.
"But every time you come to me, you either ask for rice and flour buns or money. I would rather not have this kind of concern. You took the 600 yuan betrothal gift for yourself and didn't give me a dowry, not even a quilt. Fortunately, my husband is an honest man and doesn't care about these things. But you have never thought that 600 yuan is all the savings my husband earned from hunting game in the mountains day and night. If you give all the money to you, what will we eat and drink?"
She felt that she must have a talent for being an actor, and through her interactions with them, she also learned the skills of a green tea character.
Even if Shen Ai Qiu came, Shen Zhizhu felt that he would not necessarily be compared next time.
She covered her face and sobbed quietly.
Sometimes, compared to crying loudly, this kind of small cry is more likely to arouse sympathy from people around you.
Shen Zhizhu didn't insist that everyone stand on her side, she wouldn't give it anyway.
But Li Chunlan and Shen Jianjun want moral kidnapping and want people around them to stand on their side and attack them together, don't they?
Since they care, she should try harder and not let them succeed.