Zhao Dagou would definitely not agree to Cheng Taotao's request. He would be a fool to agree, being cuckolded and still trying to be a nice guy.
Cheng Zhizhi and Cheng Taotao only brought two sets of clothes before getting into the carriage.
Three horse-drawn carriages sped away on the country roads of Changfeng Village, leaving onlookers sighing with regret.
Madam Liu didn't think much of the dog incident; after all the commotion, she had gained twenty taels of silver for nothing. Besides, with her dog's appearance and capable abilities, plenty of girls would be willing to marry into their family in the future.
The main problem now is that Zhao Ergou's matter is difficult to resolve, as it has caused his whole family to lose face in the village.
Liu put the silver away and walked up to Zhao, the village head, and said with a fawning smile, "Village head, my good-for-nothing Er Gou has gotten into trouble in the city. That girl is threatening to kill herself and is clinging to him. What should we do?"
Liu looked very troubled and couldn't make up her mind.
Zhao Tingzhang simply said, "Isn't that great? A girl is pregnant and wants to marry Zhao Ergou, so you've gotten a wife for free."
It was a win-win situation, and he really couldn't understand why Liu was making things difficult for him.
Upon hearing this, Liu's face darkened further. Ignoring the others present who might have overheard, she said, "Chief, that girl was a prostitute before. What family wouldn't want a daughter from a respectable family as a wife…?"
The thought of letting such a woman into the house made Liu want to jump into the river.
Zhao Ergou reacted strongly, shouting, "I will never marry her! I don't like her!"
He Tiantian sneered, "You don't like that girl, yet you let her get pregnant with your child? And Liu, you look down on her status as a prostitute, but do you even look at what kind of person your own son is?"
He Tiantian, who always had a strong sense of justice, couldn't stand it anymore. It wasn't that she was protecting the prostitute. It was just that Zhao Ergou was no good to begin with. After this incident, what parent with any sense of reason would marry their daughter into such a family?
Liu's face turned pale from the scolding; she knew her son was a good-for-nothing.
But it's precisely because her son is a good-for-nothing that she can't marry another good-for-nothing wife.
Otherwise, how will she be able to hold her head high in the village? And how will Big Dog find a wife?
Zhao Tingzhang agreed with He Tiantian's words and nodded, saying, "Ergou, if you ask me, you should just marry that girl. You're a man, you should take responsibility."
Zhao Ergou felt a strong aversion to her. He said impatiently, "What kind of bullshit responsibility is this! I don't want to marry her. My father only married my mother because he listened to Grandma, and he didn't like her, so he went to find Widow Zhang..."
After Zhao Ergou finished speaking, all the villagers were shocked.
Zhao Tingzhang and Liu Shi stood closest to each other, both staring stiffly at Zhao Ergou.
Only He Tiantian lowered her eyes, looking as if she already knew.
Liu choked up a little and asked in disbelief, "Ergou, you knew about this all along, didn't you?"
Zhao Ergou had just blurted it out without thinking. But his father was already dead in prison, so what difference would it make even if everyone knew the truth?
Zhao Ergou nodded calmly, "Back then, when I went to look for my father after he was poisoned by burning coal, I found him at Widow Zhang's house."
Zhao Tingzhang's mustache twitched slightly. He said sternly, "Er Gou, you need to be responsible for your words. Don't talk nonsense! Since you knew back then, why didn't you say anything?"
He remembered that last winter when it snowed, Liu made a huge scene because Zhao San had other women outside.
His parents were on the verge of divorce, and this brat knew the truth but remained silent.
What a waste of money!
Zhao Ergou didn't think there was anything wrong with it. "What can I do if I say it? My dad doesn't like my mom. They argue and fight every other day. It's better for them to separate!"
No one expected that so many unspeakable things would happen in the Liu family.
Their gossip-loving hearts were burning brightly, and the more they listened, the more excited they became.
If Widow Zhang were here right now, I really want to see her reaction.
Zhao Ergou vented his dissatisfaction, recalling that his parents were always arguing or fighting, from the beginning of his memory.
His mother would lash out at him at the slightest provocation. He was utterly fed up with this life, which was worse than that of an animal.
So he hated his mother, but was more tolerant of his father who never cared about him.
Zhao Ergou's words also stung Zhao Dagou, who was standing to the side. His childhood was no better than Ergou's.
However, after he grew up, he went to the city to find work. He rarely stayed at home, so he knew less about what was happening at home.
Despairing, Liu collapsed to the ground, her expression blank.
She has been married into the Zhao family for twenty years, but has never received any kindness or respect from them.
She had known all along that Zhao San wasn't affectionate towards her, but she never expected that her man would rather have an affair with a widow from the same village than even glance at her.
That damned Zhao San, if he weren't dead, she would have beaten him to death today!
Zhao Dagou looked at his mother with some worry, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
Zhao, the pavilion chief, sighed heavily. He hadn't originally wanted to get involved in the messy affairs of the Liu family's two dogs. But seeing how difficult things were for Liu, he felt a pang of sympathy.
So he offered a suggestion, "Ergou, since that girl in the city thinks you're a rich man's son and that's why she wants to be with you, why don't you go to the city today and talk to her clearly, and see what she says!"
Zhao Ergou remained silent for a long time before nodding.
Zhao Tingzhang walked to the door of Liu's house and was about to tell the villagers who were watching the commotion to disperse.
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