Mr. Chai smiled and asked, "How have you been, my in-laws?"
Shen Cheng said with a gloomy face, "I can't accept being called in-laws. Just say what you want to say."
Mr. and Mrs. Chai exchanged a glance.
The two of them had already inquired about it; Shen Cheng had left the Shen family and things had changed dramatically since then.
Originally, it was thought that without the Shen family, this family would have no land, probably not even enough to eat, and nowhere to live. At that time, Chai's parents also agreed to their daughter breaking off the engagement.
Originally, they were willing to let Chai Tinglian marry Shen Yu'an simply because of the rumor that the Shen family would produce a top scholar.
After the Shen family left the old Shen family, they would not only be able to benefit from Shen Yushu's influence, but they would probably suffer poverty for the rest of their lives.
Now things are much better. Shen Cheng's life is getting better and better since he left the Shen family. Look at this big courtyard, with ten brick and tile houses. The backyard is a workshop, and now an even bigger workshop is being built. A breeding farm has also been built.
The day before yesterday, Chai's mother went to town to see her daughter. Her daughter was crying and complaining about the grievances she had suffered after marriage. She also mentioned that the Shen family now owned two shops in town, which made Chai's mother very regretful.
After Chai's mother returned home, she called the whole family into the house and discussed it. They decided to bring Chai Tinglian back, even if it meant paying compensation.
Later, the Chai family pooled all their money together and managed to scrape together thirty taels.
They wanted to redeem Chai Tinglian, but Sun Tuo and his wife disagreed.
Chai Tinglian took a pair of scissors and told Sun Tuo that if he didn't agree, they would collect her body today.
The wife was worried about the money and feared that she would end up losing both her husband and her money, so she advised, "Husband, let her go. I'll buy you a more beautiful one later."
Sun Tuo then agreed, but on two conditions.
First, the gold hairpin must be returned; second, compensation of fifty taels of silver must be paid.
After discussing it, the Chai family decided that as long as Sun Tuo released the person, they would pay compensation.
Tinglian returned home. If she could remarry Shen Yu'an, she could earn not just fifty taels, but five hundred taels.
Anyway, that silly boy Shen Yu'an is completely devoted to Tinglian.
The Chai family went back and borrowed some money from relatives and friends, and sold an acre of land, which finally raised enough money.
After returning home, Chai Tinglian cried all day long. If she couldn't marry Shen Yu'an, she would rather die.
Ever since she met Shen Yu'an that day, she felt that he had changed. At that time, she agreed to get engaged to Shen Yu'an not only because of the rumor that the Shen family would produce a top scholar, but also because Shen Yu'an was good-looking.
When she saw him again in the shop, he had an indescribable aura about him, which made him seem more noble than any of the powerful young men she had seen in town in recent days.
She was quite surprised by the changes after only three months apart.
Indeed, after Shen Yu'an went to Shengjing to broaden his horizons, he personally managed his own shop there very well. The noble young men of Shengjing would call him Boss Shen, and the owners of the shops that franchised with him would fawn over him and flatter him.
Now, knowing that his grandfather was the renowned Duke of Shen and General Shen Shi who defended the country, his confidence has grown.
He was also quite handsome, which made the young ladies of wealthy families who saw him in the shop very fond of him, not to mention Chai Tinglian.
Ever since she saw Shen Yu'an that time, she has lost her appetite and can't eat or drink.
When Chai's mother asked Chai Tinglian, she said that she still wanted to marry Shen Yu'an.
The whole family sat down together and started discussing it.
Sister-in-law Chai said, "Mother, I think there's a chance. That silly boy Shen Yu'an must still have feelings for our Tinglian."
Sister-in-law Chai said, "Yes, it's not so easy to forget someone you like."
Chai San's wife also agreed.
Brother Chai frowned: "I think it's difficult. The Shen family is not the same as before. Listen to Lian, she..."
He understands men best. If a woman has lost her virginity, even if he loves her a lot, he will still feel disgusted.
But he couldn't say this to his mother, or she would scold him.
His younger sister was spoiled since childhood, and even he, as the eldest son, did not have a higher status in the family than his sister.
Sure enough, he didn't say anything, but he still faced opposition.
"Eldest brother, Tinglian is your own sister. As her older brother, why don't you wish her well?"
Brother Chai immediately shut up.
However, Chai Tinglian's three sisters-in-law all supported Chai's mother, suggesting that her parents personally go to Shangqing Village, hoping that the Shen family might actually agree.
When they arrived at the Shen family home, Mr. and Mrs. Chai looked at the blue brick and tile house and felt that they had really made the right choice in coming here.
If my daughter can really marry Shen Yu'an, she will truly enjoy a life of happiness, and the Chai family might even rise to a higher level.
Seeing Shen Cheng's stern face, Chai's father felt a little embarrassed, but thinking of his daughter's happiness, he had to bite the bullet and say, "Brother Shen Cheng, I came here today to ask about the two children's marriage."
Shen Cheng frowned: "Didn't you call off the engagement? Now that your daughter is married, do you have another daughter?"
One sentence left Mr. Chai speechless.
Seeing this, Chai's mother quickly smiled and said, "No, no, it's still Tinglian. Tinglian broke off her engagement with that family. The two children were doing well at the time, and I thought they could rekindle their romance."
Shen Cheng frowned, but before he could speak, his maternal grandmother, Madam Tan, couldn't sit still any longer.
This is an insult to her grandson! Is his family so desperate for wives that they can't find anyone else to marry? How could they possibly marry a slut who's already been married?
She was so angry that she couldn't hold back, got up, picked up the water from the table, and splashed it on the two of them.
"You're dreaming! It was your family that wanted to break off the engagement. She's already married to several men and lost her virginity, and now she wants to come back and ruin our Yu'an. So it's all up to your family. We don't want this slut. Get out, get out now, we don't welcome you."
Chai's mother knew this country woman, who was neither a member of the Shen family nor someone she recognized, and she certainly couldn't stand by and watch her insult them like that.
"Where did this old shrew come from? We're talking to Brother Chen Cheng. Who do you think you are? You can't just kick us out."
Shen Danru said, "She is my maternal grandmother, and she is practically the head of our Shen family. Do you think she can kick you out?"
These words touched Tan's heart, and she immediately straightened up.
They secretly laughed at that old woman Chen, who was blind and clueless, not knowing what kind of rough gem she had driven away that day.
Only after Mrs. Tan came this time did she realize how good life her daughter's family was living.
She was eating and drinking for free at her daughter's house, and she didn't feel at ease staying there. She wanted to go home many times, but her granddaughter persuaded her to stay and enjoy her life. She even brought her grandfather over as well.
Fortunately, her three sons have all started their own families and careers. Her eldest and second sons are now grandfathers, so the elderly couple no longer need to take care of things at home. That's why they agreed to stay.
But today, the child said that she was also the head of the Shen family. Looking at her own satin dress, golden hairpin, and gold bracelet, her eyes immediately reddened.
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