Jiang Bai didn't go back inside. Instead, he waited for Zhao Yi to come out in the yard. The two of them, each holding a child's hand, walked out side by side.
The Zhao family chased after them, and looking at their backs, they inexplicably felt that the two were a good match.
Old Mrs. Zhao was the first to object: "Why are they bringing up the matter of wanting land as soon as they arrive?" Putting herself in her shoes, she had just returned to her parents' home and hadn't even had a sip of hot water when her family started trying to squeeze money out of her. She wouldn't be in a good mood either.
Old Master Zhao's beard bristled with anger: "He's just grown up, his wings have hardened, and he doesn't want to listen to his father anymore."
Zhao Lao Er said sourly, "Now that Big Brother has money, he definitely won't want to come to our dilapidated house anymore, and he won't even look at our food."
Zhao Laosan was the most astute at understanding the situation. Zhao Yi was the wealthiest man in the family, and even a small portion of his earnings would be enough for them to live on for several years. If Zhao Yi hadn't returned this time and behaved so well, Zhao Laosan wouldn't have let his guard down and ended up arguing with Zhao Laoer to the point of losing his temper.
Their whole family lives a life of luxury thanks to Zhao Yi, so they should be the ones to coax him into handing over his money.
Now that things have fallen apart like this, Zhao Yi got angry and left. The one who suffers the loss isn't Zhao Yi, or his parents, but him and his second brother!
Zhao Yi is right. He has an obligation to support his parents, but not his younger brother. If Zhao Lao Er still can't see the situation clearly and acts arrogantly towards Zhao Yi, then he won't be able to squeeze a single penny out of Zhao Yi.
He knew Zhao Yi; he wasn't the kind of brainless, easily swayed man, otherwise he wouldn't have built such a large business.
They miscalculated this time.
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Zhao Yi and Jiang Bai didn't care how Zhao Laosan repented in his heart. The two of them got into the carriage and swayed towards the county town.
Occasionally, villagers would greet them and ask, "Didn't you just arrive? Why are you leaving again?"
Jiang Bai smiled and didn't say anything bad about the Zhao family. He paused slightly and then replied, "Something came up and I have to go back right away."
Those who understand will understand; both sides exchanged knowing smiles, and Zhao Yi drove away in his carriage, leaving the villagers whispering among themselves.
"Did they have a fight?"
“Look how the Zhao family treats Jiang Bai when Zhao Yi isn’t home. Diao Yi went too far, but not a single member of the Zhao family stood up to say a word of justice.”
"How could Zhao's eldest son agree to be bullied like this by his father?"
"While they're out there working themselves to the bone to earn money, their wives, sons, and daughters are practically starving to death at home..."
Everyone clicked their tongues and shook their heads in the direction of the Zhao family.
—This family has questionable character; we should stay away from them in the future.
Jiang Bai was eating snacks in the car when he suddenly heard a loud voice outside the car: "Ping An, you're back?"
Jiang Bai lifted the curtain and saw Jiang Cheng's large face.
She had almost forgotten about her adopted brother, and was shocked at this moment. She swallowed the pastry in her mouth and asked, "Jiang Cheng, what are you doing here?"
Jiang Cheng quickly pulled the woman beside him over and proudly introduced her to Jiang Bai: "This is Rou Rou, my wife."
The woman had delicate features and looked very refined. She spoke softly and gently: "Sister, I am Tian Rou."
Looking at her huge belly, Jiang Bai knew she was the one Jiang Cheng had gotten pregnant, and couldn't help but ask, "Are you about to give birth?"
“Yes,” Tian Rou gently stroked her belly, “we’ll invite my sister and brother-in-law over for a celebration when the baby is a month old.”
"Okay." Jiang Bai was always full of goodwill towards unborn children.
Tian Rou smiled and said, "Then, sister, where are you staying now? I'll send the invitation over later."
Jiang Bai was surprised that Tian Rou's offer to have drinks wasn't just a polite remark, nor did he expect her to dare ask for his address. He gave her a meaningful look upon hearing this.
Tian Rou's expression remained unchanged; she was still smiling.
Jiang Bai nodded and told her the location of the courtyard where they were currently living.
Tian Rou smiled, revealing her teeth. She had two small dimples at the corners of her mouth, making her look very sweet: "I've got it."
Jiang Bai couldn't help but ask another question: "What are you all going to do?"
"Rou Rou, take me to see Mother," Jiang Cheng replied.
Jiang Bai peeked out and saw that it was the only way to her mother's house. The mother Jiang Cheng mentioned must be Wang Xiufen.
—But why was it Tian Rou who took Jiang Cheng there?
She didn't bother to ask further, and simply said, "Jiang Cheng, your wife is heavily pregnant, so be careful when you walk. If you need any help, come to me."
"It's nothing, everything's fine at home," Tian Rou declined. "My sister and brother-in-law are both busy with their own things, why should you worry about such a small matter? Just come and have a full moon celebration."
Jiang Bai said, "I will definitely go."
Tian Rou pulled Jiang Cheng back, saying, "Sister, we won't keep you any longer."
Jiang Bai bid farewell to the two men. After the carriage had traveled a few meters, Jiang Bai secretly looked back through the small window and saw that the two men were still standing there watching them go.
Jiang Bai was somewhat incredulous and exclaimed to Zhao Yi, "It's like he's become a completely different person."
Zhao Yi picked up a piece of pastry and handed it to Jiang Bai, saying, "How could things not have changed? Your brother has married into the Tian family."
"He really married into the family?" Jiang Bai's eyes widened. "Would my mother agree to that?"
Zhao Yi scoffed, recalling the things his subordinates had uncovered: "Even if he doesn't want to, there's nothing he can do. Jiang Cheng went gambling again and lost all the money you gave your mother."
Once you enter a gambling den, you can't get out. Zhao Yi has never seen anyone escape unscathed.
Jiangcheng became addicted, and that was beyond Wang Xiufen's control.
"You wouldn't believe it, would you? Tian Rou got your brother to quit gambling." Zhao Yi said with emotion when talking about this.
The Tian family helped Jiang Cheng pay off his debts and didn't ask for a dowry of fifty taels of silver. Jiang Cheng's nine older brothers barged into the Jiang family and broke one of his legs.
Tian Rou's older brother pointed at Jiang Cheng's nose and said, "My sister chose you because she's blind, but as her older brother, we can't just stand by and watch her marry a gambler. If you dare to gamble again, you can forget about getting your other leg too."
Jiang Bai asked incredulously, "And then?"
Zhao Yi: "Jiang Cheng was so scared that he wet his pants. He immediately promised to stop gambling. Before his leg had even recovered, he was carried back by the Tian family in a sedan chair."
It's true that evil people will always be punished by other evil people.
Recalling his time with Tian Rou, Jiang Bai couldn't help but praise, "Jiang Cheng made the right choice in marrying this woman."
She had an excellent impression of Tian Rou: strong, resolute, capable of taking charge, and able to manage Jiangcheng.
If she really can't control him, she can ask her nine older brothers to take care of him. These nine brothers are better than any dowry; they are very much to Jiang Bai's liking.
Zhao Yi chuckled, recalling Jiang Cheng's compliant manner just now, and couldn't help but say to Jiang Bai, "You can interact with them more in the future."
He hopes that Jiangcheng can get back on the right track, and that if the wife's family prospers, the woman will have more confidence in her husband's family.
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