Xun Liangfen didn't object; she couldn't very well say that the children shouldn't be given any food.
Once they emerged from the dense forest and were bathed in sunlight, they instantly felt warm.
“It’s only comfortable in a sunny place,” Xun Liangfen said, sitting on a large rock that passersby usually use to rest on, stretching out her arms.
Hua Baoguo also felt that the chilling feeling he had felt earlier had disappeared, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. If that was really the case, then the road would be bathed in sunlight for a long time to come, and there was still a small grove of trees to rush through. It shouldn't be a big problem, especially since he had the amulet his daughter had given him.
Little did they know that underneath in the woods, Xu Fugui was jumping up and down in a panic. He had already found out that these two were the master's parents, so why didn't they have any magical power? They weren't cultivators.
That young master has been gone for so long, could he have forgotten about them?
He thought these two might be quite capable, but after following them all the way, they were not detected, yet he couldn't get close to them either.
"Forget it, these two look like ordinary people. Let's not follow them too closely, or the master will blame us." Xu Mingzhu had advised him many times before, but Xu Fugui wouldn't listen.
“But it doesn’t matter,” Xu Fugui thought. He realized that what he had just done might displease the young master, but there was nothing he could do about it. He was anxious. “The master is so powerful. I just got close to his father. She should be able to sense the yin energy I left on him when she gets back.”
"As expected of a relative of the master, I don't know what he has on him that makes it impossible for us to get close. I risked my life to keep that yin energy."
Seeing that Xu Fugui's form had faded somewhat, Xu Mingzhu reached out and channeled some yin energy into him. "You were too reckless. Luckily, the master left her parents some defensive items, otherwise you would have been annihilated."
Xu Fugui said nonchalantly, "I've had enough of this. Now I just want some clarity."
Watching the two hurry away, Xu Mingzhu felt a pang of envy. She couldn't remember the last time she had basked in the sunlight; she had almost forgotten its warmth.
But now, even looking at that bright light is unbearable for them. They greedily glance at it again, then quickly turn their heads away.
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The Zhou family and Liu Qingshan argued for a long time. After everyone had gone home and finished eating, they asked the community and several respected elders to help mediate.
It is said that both sides had valid points, but in the end, the Zhou family suffered a loss and paid twenty yuan in compensation before the matter was settled.
As Liu Qingshan left, he looked regretful. "I went to great lengths to get this. Uncle Zhou, how about we become related by marriage?"
Zhou Jinfa wished this person would disappear from his sight as soon as possible, but after a morning of wrangling, he was too exhausted to continue. "It's been a long time. Let's not bring this up again."
Liu Qingshan looked at Zhou Xiaolan standing to the side. To be honest, he had really wanted to marry her before, even if it meant giving all these things to the Zhou family.
However, the Zhou family had high standards and looked down on these old things. He had some money, but he didn't want to squander his entire fortune just to get a wife.
He thought that once he delivered the goods, the Zhou family would have to accept them, but he never expected that the family would be even more greedy than he imagined.
Given Zhou Xiaolan's previous harsh words, this marriage is not an option.
Fortunately, he was smart and not only did he suffer no loss, but he also received compensation.
"Xiao Lan, why don't you reconsider? Besides me, there might not be anyone else who can afford such a large dowry." Seeing the resentful look in Zhou Xiao Lan's eyes, Zhou Qingshan felt even more relieved. Fortunately, he hadn't been deceived by the woman's appearance.
As for his actions today, which may damage his reputation, he doesn't care.
He then took the betrothal gifts to the surrounding villages, and many people wanted to marry their daughters to him.
The neighbors who had been watching parted to let them leave; the Zhou family had truly lost both money and face today.
Zhou Jinfeng also felt that he had lost all face this time, so he asked his family to close the door, and the neighbors who had been surrounding him dispersed.
The moment the door closed, Bai Ailian was slapped. "Is this the so-called good partner you found?"
"That's a complete scoundrel! Our family finally saved up some money, and now it's all gone."
Seeing that things were not going well, Zhou Xiaolan and Zhou Xiaojun quickly hid in corners.
"I didn't know he would be so despicable. He clearly promised us three turns and one sound, but who knew he would just brush us off like this." Bai Ailian felt wronged; he hadn't said that before.
He also resented Liu Qingshan for betraying him at a crucial moment.
If you grit your teeth, this marriage isn't impossible, but how easy is it to exchange her daughter, whom she raised for over a decade, for that pile of junk?
Zhou Jinfa looked around at his family and felt even more aggrieved. He had just been arguing and negotiating with these people outside, but they were all hiding in the background.
"You two siblings are just freeloaders. Weren't you very capable in front of others before? Why are you hiding this time?"
Zhou Xiaojun, "..." He didn't even look at how many people the other side brought. With his small frame, he would have been beaten flat if he rushed up there.
However, he said, "I thought you had reached an agreement. Besides, didn't you tell me not to cause trouble?"
I'm also afraid that I might go too far and cause trouble for my family later.
Zhou Jinfeng thought it made sense. If this brat got into another fight and ended up with a bloody head, whether it was him or someone else who was injured, he would have to clean up the mess.
He only has one son, who was recently injured and hospitalized. If he gets injured again, it will be bad for his health.
He turned to look at Zhou Xiaolan, who quickly said, "This is my marriage after all. If I stand out too much, who knows what rumors will spread."
Once your reputation is ruined, it's very difficult to repair.
What kind of reputation does she have? Zhou Jinfeng wanted to question her, but he also understood that Zhou Xiaolan's reputation wasn't very good to begin with, and if it were any worse, he would get even less of a dowry.
“They’re all useless,” Zhou Jinfeng kicked the table hard, and the already shaky table fell apart, along with all the bowls and plates on it, which crashed to the ground and shattered completely.
The whole family was stunned; this was the only table in the house…
...This made the already precarious family even poorer...
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Tian Guihua sighed deeply. How did this marriage end up being ruined?
"You said this was a match made in heaven, so why didn't it work out?" Tian Guihua complained to Hua Guangzong as the children went to work and school.
"Sigh," Hua Guangzong sighed. He had finally managed to avoid having to pick up and drop off passengers, but it seemed he would have to go back to his old ways.
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