The courtyard house, without the script of Sha Zhu.

A figure couldn't help but appear in Qin Huairu's mind.

That was her handsome cousin; the two had been childhood sweethearts.

Even the villagers, or their parents, thought they were going to be together.

However, the reason why Qin Huairu ultimately did not choose her cousin was quite simple.

She didn't want to stay in the village anymore.

Qin Huairu thought, with her beauty, why couldn't she marry into the city? Why should she spend her whole life toiling in the countryside?

That's why she chose to reject her cousin.

But that was before that.

Now I've already lost my body.

Why not fulfill that regret in her heart before officially getting married?

While thinking this, Qin Huairu returned to the village.

When Qin's parents asked, she simply nodded shyly.

Then, after briefly explaining the situation of the Jia family.

This brought smiles to the faces of Qin's parents.

You know, these days it's not easy to marry into a city family.

Although the Jia family consisted of an orphan and a widow, they still had a formal job.

It's something to be proud of if you tell others.

Next, the issue of betrothal gifts.

Qin's father almost subconsciously tapped the old pipe and said in a deep voice.

"Then let's just give them twenty or thirty thousand, if you want our aunt to..."

"What nonsense about 20,000 or 30,000? Huai Ru, your brother isn't even married yet. He's had his eye on Cuihua from the next village for a long time. You know our family's financial situation, so the bride price will be at least 100,000."

Hearing this, Qin Huairu felt a little uneasy, worried that the Jia family might not be able to accept the bride price, especially since Jia Zhangshi had even let her stay in the Cao family's house instead of a guesthouse.

If any family were willing to spend the money, why would I have lost my virginity before marriage?

However, after thinking of her younger brother, she sighed.

Thinking to myself, if all else fails, I'll have to take out a small portion of my secret stash of money.

After all, this situation is quite normal in this day and age.

Most of the older sister's dowry was given to her younger brother.

Mr. Qin, being a reasonable man, felt that this was not right and was about to say something when he saw Mrs. Qin standing there with her hands on her hips.

"If you're capable, you can handle the dowry for the third son, and I won't say a word."

Qin's father took a deep drag on his pipe, glanced at Qin Huairu with a somewhat helpless expression, and then walked into the house with a hunched back.

Qin Huairu could only sigh in the end.

As night fell, news spread that Qin Huairu had successfully arranged a blind date with a city dweller.

The people of Qin Family Village were also somewhat surprised.

In all these years, Qin Huairu's family is the first in the village to be able to marry into the city.

When Qin Huairu's childhood sweetheart and cousin heard the news, it seemed as if his heart was broken.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally gritted his teeth and went to the vicinity of Qin Huairu's house that night.

After using the cat's meow code that the two of them knew.

Qin Huairu also chose to show herself.

When his cousin looked at Qin Huairu, his voice choked with emotion.

"Huai Ru, have I done anything wrong to you?"

Looking at her cousin, Qin Huairu finally sighed, but she could only grit her teeth and speak.

"Cousin, you're a very good person, but I want to go to the city. I don't want to stay in the countryside anymore."

Upon hearing this, my cousin could only manage a weak, bitter laugh, shake his head, and was about to turn and leave.

However, Qin Huairu suddenly grabbed his hand, which made him turn around with a somewhat surprised expression.

Qin Huairu seemed to have mustered up her courage, looking at her cousin with tender affection, and spoke softly.

"Cousin, we are not destined to spend our lives together, but before that happens, I want to give myself to you."

My cousin wasn't stupid either. After hearing Qin Huairu's words, he felt his blood rush to his head, his eyes turned red as if they could breathe fire, and his body became hot at that moment.

When he couldn't help but touch Qin Huairu's body.

……

"Huai Ru, why aren't you bleeding?"

Looking at Huairu lying in his arms, the cousin asked, somewhat puzzled.

Qin Huairu simply rolled her eyes at her cousin.

"You've forgotten about Xiaohua and Sanniu from our village. They didn't bleed back then either."

After hearing this, my cousin nodded as if he understood but not quite.

After all, now that it's been liberated, people who don't seem to care that much about this, but whose first time didn't involve bloodshed, still attract some strange looks.

However, it doesn't matter to my cousin, since he and my cousin already have feelings for each other, and more importantly, it's free...

After my cousin raised his head and did it again.

Exhausted, Qin Huairu watched her cousin's departing figure and couldn't help but sigh.

Feelings can ultimately be cultivated.

However, her determination to marry into the city was unshakeable.

Two days later, Yi Zhonghai brought the matchmaker from before to his door.

They also brought two ounces of meat and two packets of white sugar, which they considered to be quite generous.

Upon arriving at Qin Huairu's house, he first chuckled lightly, and then revealed his identity.

"Uncle, Aunt, you know Dongxu. He lost his father when he was young, so I became his mentor. I'm here on his behalf."

Qin Huairu's parents were somewhat surprised to hear this, but they did not say anything more.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Qin's father finally took a deep drag on his pipe and, with a slightly hoarse voice, as if summoning his courage, brought up the matter of the betrothal gifts.

"Brother Yi, let's make the bride price 100,000."

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai frowned. He knew that in the city, most weddings cost around 50,000 to 80,000 yuan, with 100,000 yuan being a small percentage, let alone for Qin Huairu, who was just a village girl.

The most crucial point is that he has to pay for this.

Therefore, Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but speak with a troubled expression.

"Brother, isn't this a bit too much?"

"There's no room for discussion on this matter. Qin Huairu is the most beautiful girl in the surrounding area."

Qin's mother spoke up sharply, effectively interrupting Yi Zhonghai's attempt at negotiation on behalf of Qin's father.

This immediately made Yi Zhonghai frown.

Since Cao Wei, he has been very averse to others speaking to him in such an unyielding tone.

After taking a deep breath, Yi Zhonghai simply stood up.

He spread his hands, feigning helplessness, and said.

"Fine, since there's no room for negotiation, let's just forget about it."

This not only made Qin's parents anxious, but Qin Huairu herself also became anxious.

Then, with just a glance, Qin's father tapped the pipe and said with a forced smile.

"Brother, this is something we can discuss. My wife is being unreasonable, haha. Let's have a meal first and then talk about it slowly."

After glancing at the two ounces of meat and white sugar, Qin's mother seemed to grit her teeth, then smiled apologetically and walked into the kitchen.

As the meal was prepared, two more jugs of wine were served.

Yi Zhonghai gradually got quite drunk as he drank.

Qin Huairu looked at the things that had been delivered, her parents' hesitant eyes, and her younger brother who was still unmarried.

Considering her current situation, she gritted her teeth and walked into Yi Zhonghai's room...