Chapter 22 Things Have Really Changed

Many people from the tribe gathered in front of the Qiao family's house, and in the very center, a mean-spirited female beast was cursing.

The tribal orcs couldn't stand it anymore.

"This is absolutely outrageous."

"That's right. Back then, the Lü family came three times with sincerity to arrange the marriage between Miss Lü and Qiao Er. Our leader didn't ask for much in betrothal gifts. Normally, it would be two taels of silver, but the leader only asked for one tael of silver."

"Now the leader hasn't said he doesn't agree to annul the engagement, he's just saying that one or two taels of silver will give him some time to do so."

"I heard that Miss Qiao took and spent that one tael of silver, so the leader couldn't produce it and was in the wrong, which is why he let the people sent by the Lü family make a scene here."

"Alas, our leader has it tough too. He finally got a female beast to take charge of the family, but it turned out to be a fake daughter. When his biological daughter came back, she didn't recognize him. That's why the Lü family dares to bully people like this."

"The Black Cat Clan next door is stronger than our White Cat Clan, but they look down on our tribe..."

Hearing this, Qiao Suluo couldn't stand it any longer. She stepped forward and said, "This is outrageous! Does the Lü family really think the Qiao family has no one left?"

Qiao Suluo's voice was sharp and cold at this moment.

Although she was passionate about food in her previous life, she was not a pushover and would not tolerate being bullied or manipulated.

Moreover, she grew up in a loving family with a good family tradition. Her parents taught her not to bully others, but also not to let others bully her.

Now that people are even bullying her family, she absolutely cannot tolerate it.

Upon hearing the voice, everyone turned to look, and they were all stunned when they saw Qiao Suluo.

"Qiao Suluo?"

"It really is her. What is she doing here?"

"Yes, didn't she despise and loathe her parents and brothers?"

“They think that because they grew up in Beijing, they look down on us.”

"Alright, stop talking. Qiao Suluo has changed a lot. She even taught everyone first aid. I believe she has really changed for the better. Maybe she should acknowledge her parents and brothers."

Although Mother Lü hadn't spoken, only bringing the invited Granny Lin to discuss the matter, it was still her intention to force the Qiao family to quickly hand over the engagement money and cancel the engagement.

But when Lu's mother saw Qiao Suluo suddenly appear, she frowned.

Mother Lü was also somewhat wary of Qiao Suluo's appearance.

Qiao Suluo grew up in the capital's aristocratic family, and it's said that her beast husbands also came from the capital. These beast husbands were not ordinary people, so if someone in the capital showed her favor and protected Qiao Suluo, she wouldn't get the better of them.

The reason why they arranged for their daughter to marry Qiao Er was because of Qiao Suluo.

Seeing that Qiao Suluo disliked her parents and brothers, and that this marriage would not help her, she naturally would not let her daughter marry Qiao Er.

Just then, she arranged another marriage for her daughter. The man was studying at the county academy and was very knowledgeable. If he passed the imperial examination in the future, the entire Lü family would rise in status.

There's no need for her to stay in the tribe; she can experience some of the prosperity there.

Qiao Suluo came to the front, and Chief Qiao Feishuang looked at her daughter in disbelief, appearing flattered and overwhelmed.

Qiao Feishuang was not weak-willed; on the contrary, she was highly capable, fair in her dealings, and respected in the tribe.

That's why she was restrained in her words and actions, and couldn't curse at the Lü family like that.

Furthermore, the engagement money was spent on his daughter, and she couldn't come up with it, so he was in the wrong.

Moreover, in such cases of being jilted, the male beast is at a disadvantage. The reputation of a male beast that has been jilted is ruined. If it becomes a big deal, how can the second male beast face anyone?

I'll never have the face to go out again.

Qiao Feishuang really wanted to settle things peacefully, but the Lü family was afraid that she was deliberately delaying the payment and refusing to break off the engagement, so they started cursing her.

Qiao Suluo glanced at her mother with a reassuring look, then turned to look at Aunt Lü and said sarcastically, "Aunt Lü really thinks highly of herself."

"Even if your daughter from the Lü family were to marry into my second brother's family, he wouldn't want her."

"I think the reason why this old woman Lin dares to curse and make such a scene is because of you. With a mother like you, Miss Lü's temperament is probably not much better."

"So my second brother absolutely cannot marry into that family. Besides, there are plenty of female beasts in the world, not just Lü Caiwei." "Do you really think you're some kind of hot commodity? If it weren't for your Lü family hiring Granny Lin to shamelessly propose marriage, coming three times in a row, my mother would never have agreed. Five days, and I'll return one tael of silver to you."

"From now on, we'll each go our own way. Your Lü family can forget about ever getting close to my Qiao family again."

Even though Qiao Suluo was still plump and her face was somewhat dark, her words were so domineering that they intimidated the Lü family for a moment.

The old woman Lin, who had just been arrogantly cursing, shut her mouth.

Granny Lin had met many people, but the presence of this Miss Qiao, who had returned from the capital, was truly extraordinary.

No wonder they were raised in the capital.

Mother Lü smiled and said, "No matter what, I can't compare to Miss Qiao's temperament."

"However, Miss Qiao, please remember your words. Return the tael of silver within five days, and my Lü family and your Qiao family will annul the engagement. From now on, we will have no further dealings with each other."

The smile on Lu's mother's face was mocking.

She had found out that Qiao Suluo was not well-liked at all and had been sent back from the capital. Her several husbands were all cripples and useless people, and such people could not cause any trouble.

At that moment, Lu's mother was unaware that she had misjudged the situation, and it was too late for her to regret it later.

Because at that time, the Qiao family, and even Qiao Suluo, were people she couldn't even look up to.

……

After the Lü family left, everyone else followed suit.

However, as they left, everyone was filled with doubt and couldn't help but discuss it amongst themselves.

"Qiao Suluo really seems different from before."

"Yes, she knows how to protect her mother and brothers now."

"It seems that his temperament has really changed."

"Perhaps he's figured it out..."

Everyone went home while they were talking.

Qiao Feishuang looked at Qiao Suluo with excitement, her eyes slightly red, but she tried her best to hold back her emotions.

"Mother, it was all my fault before, please don't blame me."

“I’ve thought it all through this time. I will live a good life from now on, and please forgive me, Mother.”

Qiao Feishuang suppressed her emotions and said, "You are my daughter, how could I blame you? It's all my fault for not protecting you back then."

"Mother, let's not talk about these things anymore. It's all in the past."

"Yes, yes, come inside quickly, are you hungry? Mom will make you dinner."

Actually, there wasn't much food left at home, but Qiao Feishuang still wanted to give her daughter the best of everything.

Qiao Suluo followed them into the courtyard, which had four rooms. "Mother, where are Father, Second Brother, and Third Brother?"

Her eldest brother was married and could only come home once a year during holidays. It was already evening, and her father, second brother, and third brother had not yet returned.

“Your father took your second and third brothers to your parents’ home and they came back that evening.”

"They will be very happy to see you."

Qiao Suluo nodded and handed the basket to Qiao Feishuang, saying, "Mother, these are steamed buns I made myself, filled with locust flowers and meat. You, Father, and Second and Third Brothers, try them and see how they taste."

"And the locust flowers on that little road to the county can be eaten. You can use them to make dumplings or buns. They are all natural ingredients."

Qiao Feishuang was stunned when she saw the steamed buns her daughter had brought.

Hearing her daughter's words, she was even more shocked: "You can actually eat locust flowers?"

If locust flowers are edible, you can imagine what that means. There are many locust trees in many places, and so many locust flowers.

(End of this chapter)

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