When Butcher Li didn't find the wild man, his ferocious expression softened slightly, and he grinned.
"Wife, don't make things so serious, okay? Trespassing on private property? Let me tell you, I've already given the betrothal gifts. Even if the county magistrate came, it wouldn't make a difference."
"You just wait obediently for our marriage, and I'll definitely treat you well, making you never forget it." He said the last few words through gritted teeth.
Chen Zhanshan and his wife carried firewood in from outside. When they saw the people in the yard, they turned pale with anger.
Madam Lin rushed over and looked her daughter up and down, her face filled with anxiety. "Qing'er, are you alright?"
Chen Qingqing smiled and shook her head, "Mom, don't worry, I'm fine."
Chen Han's eyes were full of admiration. "Mom, my sister was amazing just now. She subdued that bad guy in one move."
Seeing that her two children were safe and sound, Madam Lin breathed a sigh of relief. "Good, it's good that they're alright."
Chen Zhanshan was furious. He threw down the load on his shoulder and rushed forward, grabbing the carrying pole under the eaves and threatening Li the butcher, "Shut your stinking mouth. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I'll break your legs."
Just as Butcher Li was about to lose his temper, he heard Chen Qingqing call them "father" and "mother," and immediately put on a smiling face, bowing respectfully and saying, "So you are my father-in-law and mother-in-law. Please accept my bow."
Lin frowned, feeling nauseous, and said irritably, "Who's your mother-in-law? Get out of here, or we'll really report you to the authorities."
Chen Zhanshan shouted, "My daughter is innocent and has never been betrothed to anyone. Don't spew nonsense and slander my daughter's innocence."
"Oh, you think you're so great? I'm trying to talk to you nicely, but you treat me like I'm talking nonsense and try to play games with me."
Butcher Li squinted, his facial muscles twitched, and he spat out a mouthful of saliva. "Let me tell you, don't push me to the limit. If I get angry, I don't care if you're my father-in-law or mother-in-law, I'll beat you to a pulp."
"You, you, you are too arrogant! Get out of here!" Chen Zhanshan was so angry that he was trembling all over.
Chen Qingqing knew what Li the butcher was thinking. In his subconscious, since he had spent fifty taels of silver as a bride price, he considered her to be his betrothed.
She raised an eyebrow at Old Mrs. Chen, who was standing trembling to the side, and sneered, "Butcher Li, don't try to act tough here. To tell you the truth, our family has never received any betrothal gifts from anyone."
Go find the person who gave you the money and ask them for your bride. Make it clear to you that I will not marry you.
My family has severed ties with Chen Zhonghou's family; we are no longer family. No one has the right to make decisions for me.
If you don't want to lose both your money and your money, you'd better find a way to get it back quickly, and don't try to take advantage of me again, or don't blame me for being ruthless."
"What?! Severing ties with family?" Butcher Li flew into a rage, glaring at Old Lady Chen beside him and demanding, "What's going on here? Are you playing me, you old hag?"
Grandma Chen trembled all over, her face pale, and she hurriedly stepped forward to grab his arm, explaining, "My good grandson-in-law, how could Grandma lie to you..."
"Get out of my way!" Before she could finish speaking, Butcher Li abruptly shoved her away, his eyes wide with anger. "You old hag, what's going on? Did you take the bride price and now you're trying to stand me up?"
Let me tell you, I, Butcher Li, am the local tyrant of Taiping Bridge in Qingshui Town. I fear neither heaven nor earth, but I'm afraid of not finding someone to vent my anger on. If you dare mess with me, watch out, I'll skin you alive!
“Oh my grandson-in-law, what are you saying? How could I stand you up? There’s a misunderstanding. Come to my house and I’ll explain it to you in detail.”
Old Mrs. Chen was so frightened she almost wet herself, but she still had to put on a smile and whisper in his ear,
"This young girl is stubborn and has a fiery temper. She's also a bit shy. Your father-in-law and I are having a disagreement right now, so he said some hurtful things. Don't take it to heart. I'm a man of my word. What I say will never go wrong. Just go home and wait to embrace your new bride!"
Seeing that Butcher Li remained silent, Matchmaker Zhao glanced at Old Lady Chen with displeasure. "I say, sister-in-law, you've already accepted the betrothal money, but you're severing ties with the eldest son's family. Since you don't want to marry my nephew, then quickly return the money to us, and we won't bother you anymore."
"Sister Zhao, why are you getting involved and causing trouble? We've known each other for so many years, and you were the matchmaker for all three of my daughters-in-law. Don't you trust my words? You should quickly persuade your nephew to give me a few more days." Old Mrs. Chen said with a forced smile.
“Nephew, what do you think about this matter…” Matchmaker Zhao asked Butcher Li for his opinion.
Butcher Li's lips twitched. This girl had a fierce temper and a ruthless nature, which he liked from the bottom of his heart. Since the old woman was so sure, he might as well wait a few days. If she dared to go back on her word, then he couldn't be blamed.
"Alright, I'll trust her this once, but don't let me down."
Old Mrs. Chen lowered her head and said meekly, "Don't worry, I won't let you down."
"Alright, in that case I'll go home and wait for your good news. You'd better get this done quickly."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely make you satisfied." Old Mrs. Chen nodded and bowed.
Matchmaker Zhao smiled broadly, "Nephew, let's go back now!"
Butcher Li nodded. "Alright, let's go."
Seeing the two leave the yard, Old Mrs. Chen breathed a sigh of relief. She thought to herself, "Finally, I've gotten rid of that beast. If he'd done something reckless, I, an old woman, would have been ruined in my old age."
Once this marriage is arranged, even if I give her a mountain of gold, I won't associate with such a beast; he's too terrifying!
Seeing that Old Lady Chen was about to leave, Chen Qingqing stepped forward without hesitation to block her way, saying, "You stop right there."
"What are you going to do?" Old Mrs. Chen was taken aback.
Chen Qingqing's eyes sharpened. "What are you doing? Let me remind you, my family and your Chen family are no longer related. Don't drag me into your family's messy affairs. If there's a next time, I'll take you to the authorities and make sure you get a lawsuit and go to jail."
"You brat, stop trying to scare me!" Old Mrs. Chen was startled and dared not look her in the eye. She yelled at Chen Zhanshan, who was standing to the side, "You unfilial child! Look at the child you raised! How dare he speak to his elders like that! It's outrageous!"
Chen Zhanshan's face turned ashen. He never expected that his parents would not cancel the marriage, but instead let this beast block their door.
Such parents are truly rare in the world. I secretly rejoice that we separated our family and severed ties back then, so no matter where we go, our daughter has no say in the matter.
Chen Zhanshan looked at the old couple with an indifferent expression, and sneered.
“It’s none of your business what happens in my family. My daughter is right. We have no relationship anymore. You are not allowed to set foot in my house without our permission.”
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