Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

Rickshaw pullers often say, "We sell our sweat, and our women sell their flesh."

If a rickshaw puller or a married woman suddenly disappears, there's a 70-80% chance she's gone to the White House.

Therefore, Tao Erge had no psychological burden about sending his daughter to the White House.

These days, women have absolutely no status.

Seeing Tao Yingying constantly wiping away her tears, Tao Erge snorted coldly and said, "Aren't you going to cook?"

Just then, someone shouted from outside the courtyard;

"Ge Erdan"

"Ge Erdan, someone is looking for you."

Tao Erge wiped his hands, picked up a pipe, and looked puzzled.

When he went outside, he saw that it was the same bureau chief's wife who had ridden in his car earlier that day.

His body suddenly bent over.

He hurriedly asked, "Madam, what brings you here?"

Is Tao Yingying there?

"Yes, please wait a moment, I'll call her out right away."

Soon, Tao Yingying was pulled out by Tao Erge.

The moment Tao Yingying saw Hu Xueli, tears welled up in her eyes, and she stood beside Hu Xueli with her head down, saying nothing.

Hu Xueli frowned and looked coldly at Tao Erge, saying, "What's going on? Did you bully my sister?"

Is this your sister?

Tao Erge was puzzled. When did Tao Yingying get to know the bureau chief's wife?

"No, we're starving at home. I just sent her to work at the brothel to earn some money. Why would I bully her?"

Upon hearing this, the people around Tao Yingying all looked at her with sympathy.

Having such a jerk of a father is such a waste.

Hu Xueli then understood why Tao Yingying felt so wronged.

I didn't even bother finding a replacement for such a beastly father.

Her fair cheeks flushed red with anger, which only added to her allure.

A beautiful woman looks beautiful even when she's angry.

Hu Xueli patted Tao Yingying on the shoulder to comfort her.

"I'll buy this Tao Yingying. I heard you wanted 80 yuan, right?"

Tao Erge's eyes lit up, and he was about to agree when he suddenly remembered that the bureau chief's wife had been extremely generous during the day.

Then, his eyes gleaming with greed, he said, "200? No, I want 500 silver dollars!"

Upon hearing this, those around gasped.

Look at this guy like he's a madman.

'Ge Erdan, are you out of your mind? Someone finally takes a liking to Tao Yingying, and you dare to ask for an exorbitant price!'

"Exactly, they're obsessed with money. 500 yuan could buy ten pretty maids."

'It's cheaper in the suburbs, 30 yuan each.'

'What a beast! Yingying is so unlucky to have such a father.'

Even Hu Xueli was dumbfounded, never expecting that this beast would dare to ask for such a price.

Tao Yingying looked at her father in disbelief, feeling a sense of powerlessness.

Her world collapsed, leaving her with no hope for life.

Who would be willing to spend 500 yuan to marry a woman who was dumped and is also considered a jinx to her husband?

Isn't this forcing her to die?

She'd rather die than be sold to a white house and forced to serve those men.

Just when she finally saw a glimmer of hope, her father pushed her back into the fire.

Besides, Tao Yingying wouldn't believe that Shen Hao would spend 500 yuan for her; no one would believe it if she told them.

Even a wealthy heiress wouldn't have that much money, let alone her.

At this moment, Tao Yingying's eyes were dull and lifeless; she wanted to die and end it all.

Hu Xueli's weapon rose and fell in anger.

She bit her thin lips tightly, wishing she could shoot Tao Erge dead.

The rage in his eyes seemed to want to burn the person in front of him to ashes.

Those sharp eyes frightened Tao Erge so much that he dared not look directly at them.

But the words have already been spoken, and there's no going back.

Besides, the thought of having so much money meant he would be set for life, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt he needed that much money.

Tao Erge had no choice but to say, "It has to be 500. Without 500 yuan, you can forget about getting my daughter for the rest of your life."

Upon hearing this, the two patrol officers beside Hu Xueli immediately attacked her without saying a word.

The police baton struck Tao Erge, making a thud.

"You think you're so great, huh? You think you can extort anyone?"

"I'll beat you to death today, you stinking rickshaw puller!"

Tao Erge was in so much pain that he rolled around on the ground.

But the people around him not only didn't sympathize, they felt relieved; this bastard deserved to be beaten to death.

He's an absolute beast.

'Damn it, good job! It would be best to kill this beast; then Yingying will be free.'

'This girl is so unlucky, to have such a scoundrel of a father.'

'Death leads to liberation'

"Damn it, that Ge Erdan's brain's been fried! He has such a good in-law, and instead of trying to curry favor, he's pushing his daughter into a fire pit!"

'How short-sighted and foolish!'

'Haha, if he had any brains, he wouldn't be a poor rickshaw puller.'

Although Tao Erge was writhing on the ground in pain, he refused to budge, acting as if he valued money more than his life.

"I'll take 500 yuan no matter what."

"Don't even think about letting my daughter out of the house if you don't give it to her."

Seeing Tao Erge rolling on the ground in pain and wailing, Tao Yingying couldn't bear to look and gently tugged at Hu Xueli's sleeve.

His face was pleading!

Hu Xueli sighed softly; this child is too soft-hearted.

So he took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and said to the two patrol officers, "Okay, stop hitting me."

"Yes, ma'am."

The two men put away their batons, then couldn't resist kicking the baton again, and finally spat on it.

This time, I was truly disgusted by Tao Erge. I really wanted to just beat him to death.

She would make the decision if it were 100 yuan, but with 500 yuan, Hu Xueli was really unsure.

Therefore, Hu Xueli planned to go back and discuss it with Shen Hao.

Just as I was about to leave, I looked into Tao Yingying's dim eyes and my heart clenched. This girl was so pitiful.

Suddenly, Hu Xueli remembered what Shen Hao had said earlier.

When proposing marriage, one should agree to whatever the other party asks for; anything that can be solved with money is not a problem.

Thinking of this, Hu Xueli gritted her teeth and decided to give the money.

Even if Shen Hao blames her or scolds her when she goes back, Hu Xueli will accept it. She can always make up for it slowly in the future.

Seeing Tao Yingying's dejected look, Hu Xueli felt a pang of heartache and truly didn't want to see Tao Yingying suffer here.

I don't want to stay even for a second longer.

I'm even worried that this girl might have a moment of despair and take her own life, then I'll regret it forever.

Hu Xueli let out a long sigh of relief, her teeth clenched in hatred. That Tao Erge was a real scoundrel.

21. I'm sorry, sir!

Tao Yingying, Tao Erge, and Hu Xueli became the focus of everyone's attention, as they all wanted to see how the matter would be handled.