Era: Starting with the struggle to refuse being taken advantage of

Chapter 101 Eager to Take Over
If even a matchmaker says they're not sure about something, then it's basically 99% unlikely to happen.

Thinking about how he had finally gotten the chance to marry Liu Yanran, Shen Wei gritted his teeth and added another fifty yuan, and was also willing to give the matchmaker Zhao a twenty yuan tip.

Only then did Zhao the matchmaker leave satisfied, and she went to the Liu family to help arrange a marriage.

Thanks to Liu Yanran's pregnancy, which made it impossible for her to wait any longer, the marriage was settled without any major incidents.

Even because of the extra fifty yuan in betrothal gifts that Zhao the matchmaker helped secure, the Liu family gave her an additional ten yuan in benefits.

Now that the intention to get married has been finalized, the next thing to discuss is the timing.

Faced with this question, Shen Wei, who was a devoted admirer of Liu Yanran, gave an unsurprising answer:
"Time? The sooner the better! I can't wait to consummate our marriage with Yanran."

Shaking her head slightly, Zhao the matchmaker thought to herself that Shen Wei was really stupid, actually rushing to take over the deal.

Considering the fifty yuan commission, Matchmaker Zhao hesitated for a moment before agreeing directly, saying:

"Good days are few and far between, how about we stick with the original date of April 8th?"

"It's definitely too late for an engagement, so let's set it for tomorrow. April 2nd is a good day too."

I'm getting married to Liu Yanran in just one week?
Wang Chengpeng, who was supposed to marry her, has now become her?

Such a huge surprise made Shen Wei jump up excitedly and say:

"That's it, that's it, the sooner the better."

"Matchmaker Zhao, come early tomorrow. Anyway, we don't need to prepare anything. We can go to the Liu family to get engaged right away."

What Matchmaker Zhao said wasn't a lie; many people were pursuing Liu Yanran.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, Shen Wei naturally felt that the sooner the better.

With this in mind, under the schemes of Matchmaker Zhao and the Liu family, the unsuspecting Shen Wei had already become the object of a happy reunion.

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By the time Wang Tieshan and Liu Chunhua returned, it was almost evening.

It's thanks to the fact that children from poor families learn to be independent early, otherwise, with their way of going on drives, the children at home would be starving.
The bicycle was the same one I used to ride, but now it had a steel stamp on it.

The car was also filled with a lot of nice things, a result of the two of them taking a drive.

Although it was a women's bicycle, it was eventually registered under Wang Tieshan's name.

In Liu Chunhua's words, "We're all family, so why be so particular?"

"If it's registered under your name, the head of the household, do you think you'll refuse me the right to use it when I need it?"

Wang Tieshan thought about it and agreed, so he naturally didn't refuse.

Ultimately, it was those two IOUs that gave them confidence.

Without seeing real money, how could they dare to enjoy such a happy life?
But as soon as Liu Chunhua returned inside, she screamed again, saying:

"Why was this sewing machine taken apart too?"

"I just went to the city and contacted a potential buyer. He said he would take the item if it was indeed new."

"What a spendthrift! What a waste of money!"

On the contrary, Wang Tieshan remained calm and composed, gently comforting her:
"Chunhua, don't blame the children. It's okay if the sewing machine is taken apart."

"Having a sewing machine at home is good; it will make you much more efficient at mending clothes."

"You have no idea how my heart bleeds every time I see you working late into the night by the dim light of an oil lamp."

"Unfortunately, I'm clumsy and can't help at all."

“Back then, I vowed that when I had money, I would definitely buy you a sewing machine.”

"Now it's great. With the help of a sewing machine, not only can we mend clothes, but we can even make them ourselves."

"You won't have to work until late at night and ruin your eyes. This is a rare find." "We'll also go to the city to buy some cloth. Look at the clothes our family is wearing; it's about time we changed them."

Liu Chunhua was well aware of the benefits a sewing machine could bring, but considering its high price, she felt it was better to work harder herself.

Looking at the patched-up clothes worn by her husband, son, and daughter, clothes that had been worn for who knows how many years, Liu Chunhua felt a pang of sadness for no reason.

It's fine if it's torn down, it's fine if it's torn down, at least I can make some new clothes for my family.

However, Liu Chunhua wouldn't back down on the surface, otherwise this family would have gone too far.

She gave Wang Tieshan a disapproving look and said, feigning displeasure:

"Just keep spoiling me. From now on, I won't do anything. I'll just stay home, eat and drink your food, and work you to death."

Faced with Liu Chunhua's complaints, Wang Tieshan laughed and said:

"Alright, alright, it's not evening yet, don't let the children laugh at us."

“My son is right, that money really should be paid back.”

"Although it was agreed that interest would only be paid after a full month, since the money has been used for so long, the eight yuan interest will still be added."

"I can't go to visit my parents empty-handed. Last time I brought a few pounds of flour and my mother complained about it for a long time. This time I'll bring a few pounds of meat. I think she'll be satisfied."

Some people can get praise for doing nothing, while others will be disliked no matter how much they do.

Although she harbored resentment towards her mother's favoritism, Liu Chunhua said nothing for Wang Tieshan's sake. She simply nodded vigorously and said:

"Yes, bring a few more pounds of meat with you this time."

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Liu Chunhua said:
"Should we take our son with us this time?"

Recalling what happened the last time he went to retrieve his bicycle, Wang Tieshan hesitated for a moment, then finally shook his head and said:
"Let's not take our son with us."

"I'll go by myself this time, you don't need to go either."

Wang Tieshan wasn't stupid; he could easily understand what Liu Chunhua was doing.

But the other person is my mother, the mother who gave birth to me and raised me, what else can I do?
All he could do was try his best to protect his family and prevent them from being wronged. He would bear any grievances himself.

Seemingly understanding Wang Tieshan's thoughts, Liu Chunhua said firmly:

"I can choose not to go, but your son must go with you."

Recent events have made Liu Chunhua realize one thing: her son is incredibly capable.

With him around, Wang Tieshan certainly wouldn't suffer a major loss.

Although she didn't expect to hear a few kind words from her mother, she couldn't let her husband suffer any injustice. She believed that her son would definitely protect her husband.

Wang Tieshan naturally understood Liu Chunhua's meaning, and considering his own perspective, he directly refused, saying:
"Don't ask your son to handle the repayment; what does it have to do with him?"

"Don't worry, I'll go back as soon as I drop off my things. It won't take long."

Liu Chunhua rolled her eyes at her husband, annoyed, and said:
"This money was borrowed for his wedding. It has nothing to do with him. How can you say that?"

Without waiting for Wang Tieshan's refusal, Liu Chunhua shouted at the top of her lungs:

"Son, your father needs to go to the old house."

"Since you're free, why don't you go with your father?"

"Helping you carry things will save your dad some effort."

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Chunhua glanced at Wang Tieshan, who was speechless, and thought to herself, "So what if you two are so good at doing things first and then asking for permission? Do you really think I can't do it?"

Only Wang Chengpeng looked at the parts scattered all over the ground in front of him and said with some helplessness:
"My goodness, which eye of yours saw me idling around?"

(End of this chapter)