Chapter 260: One Against Several
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“Don’t, don’t…”
Madam Zhou was immediately anxious. She thought that it would not be difficult to use such a reason to break off the engagement. Who knew that Madam Liu would not relent at all?
Madam Zhou hurriedly looked at Madam Wang and said with a pleading gaze, “Mother, I beg you. Please return the dowry to the Luo family. In the future, I’ll do anything you want me to do.”
Madam Liu clearly did not fall for this. She was determined to let Su Yufang and Luo Chuan get married. She did not care if Su Yufang was seriously ill. Even if she died, she wanted Su Yufang to marry over.
It was clearly impossible to steal the Luo family’s betrothal money.!!
Now, Madam Zhou could only hope that Madam Wang would relent and return the betrothal money to the Luo family to protect Su Yufang’s reputation.
But Madam Wang’s expression was cold. She looked away and said coldly, “This money has long been used up. How can I take it out? I don’t have it.”
If she wanted her to take it out, she wouldn’t do it.
Su Yufang was originally engaged, but she had to cause such a thing. If she could do such a thing, why couldn’t she resolve this matter? She could forget about taking money from her.
Madam Zhou’s heart turned cold. She looked at Su Erlang.
Su Erlang immediately avoided eye contact. Anyway, he was not in charge, so he could not interfere.
Madam Liu smiled sarcastically. “You want to go back on your word? Do you really think that my Luo family is easy to bully? I’ll get your village to judge who’s the unreasonable one. There’s no way you can bully my Luo family. I’m not a pushover.”
After saying that, Madam Liu pulled Luo Chuan out of the door.
The moment she came out, she shouted at the top of her lungs.
“Come quickly… Everyone, come and take a look. Help me judge. Fellow villagers, the Su family has gone too far. Everyone, come and take a look…”
Madam Liu’s voice was so loud that the neighbors came out to take a look.
As soon as everyone came out, they craned their necks to take a look. Oh, wasn’t this the Su family? There was going to be a good show again.
Madam Liu had sharp eyes. When she saw someone coming out to look, she hurriedly shouted, “Auntie, come and judge if the Su family is bullying us. How can there be such a thing?”
“My nephew, Luo Chuan, is engaged to this girl from the Su family, Su Yufang. This Su Yufang is the future daughter-in-law of our Luo family. Don’t you think so? Not long ago, they sent a letter saying that Su Yufang was infected with a disease and wanted to break off the engagement. Chuan and I were worried that we would rush over to visit. The two children were already engaged. I said that we might as well get married as soon as possible to congratulate Su Yufang. They didn’t agree no matter what.”
“They don’t agree, right? They’re also not willing to refund our betrothal money. Fellow villagers, three taels of silver. This money doesn’t come easy. They refuse to return it. They’re also unwilling to marry over. Tell me, what kind of logic is this? I said that I wanted to see Su Yufang, but they didn’t let me see her. They said that they were afraid of spreading the disease. They’re clearly trying to cheat a marriage. Oh my god…”
Madam Liu sat down and began to talk about the Su family’s actions.
Everyone sighed. They knew best what was going on with Su Yufang.
The Su family was really inhumane. They wanted to end the engagement, but they didn’t want to return the betrothal money. How could such a thing happen?
Madam Zhou, who had rushed out, turned pale. She went forward helplessly and wanted to pull Madam Liu up. She said in a panic, “Good sister, can we discuss this properly? Can we talk inside the house?”
Madam Wang was greedy and refused to fork out the money. Madam Liu was not easy to talk to either. Madam Zhou was almost worried to death.
Su Yufang and the Xu family had already decided. The Xu family’s betrothal money had been sent over. On December 24, Su Yufang would be getting married.
But the marriage with the Luo family had yet to be resolved. Madam Zhou was burning with anxiety.
Madam Liu did not give Madam Zhou any face at all. She waved her hand angrily and said excitedly, “Please be the judge. Is there such a thing in this world?”
“Our Chuan is also a good son. He doesn’t even mind that Su Yufang is sick and is willing to marry her as soon as possible to celebrate. Why doesn’t the Su family agree? Since ancient times, it has always been women who help men celebrate. What’s there to be dissatisfied about?”
If Madam Zhou wanted to cover up, Madam Liu would not let her have her way. She had to tear this disguise off.
Her good nephew could not be bullied like this anymore.
If the Su family wanted to break off the engagement and did not play any tricks, this matter would not have ended up like this. In the end, it was all because the Su family was greedy and wanted everything.
Was this even possible?
Madam Zhou was burning with anxiety. She wanted to go forward and persuade Madam Liu, but Madam Liu pushed her away.
The rest of the Su family did not come out at all.
The villagers shook their heads. This family was really amazing.
Someone reminded Madam Liu, “We can’t make the decision. Why don’t you invite the village chief?”
Madam Zhou hurriedly said, “Don’t, don’t invite the village chief.”
The Su family was in the wrong about this matter. Even if the village chief came, he would not stand up for the Su family.
Madam Zhou looked at Madam Liu pleadingly and said, “Good sister, we really have our own difficulties. Can we talk inside?”
Madam Zhou hoped that Madam Liu would understand her pain.
However, Madam Liu sneered and said to Luo Chuan, “Chuan, go and invite the village chief over. We have to get an explanation for today’s matter. Whether to break off the engagement or get married, we have to figure out what kind of demons are behind this.”
Madam Zhou’s heart skipped a beat. “Sister, do you have to force me like this?”
Madam Liu said mockingly, “Who’s forcing who? You’re really interesting. You’re the ones who want to end the engagement for no reason, but you refuse to return the betrothal money. My Brother Chuan doesn’t even mind that your girl is sick. What else do you want? You say I’m forcing you, but what did I force you to do?”
“Get your facts straight, will you? If you’re not thinking clearly. Do you think everyone is like you?”
Madam Liu was very angry. Madam Zhou was really outrageous. She did not do anything to her. She just looked at her as if she was forced into a corner and complained.
Madam Liu was speechless. What right did Madam Zhou have to blame her? What a joke.
Even if someone was forcing Madam Zhou, it would not be her.
Madam Zhou felt bitter after being mocked, but she did not know what to say to refute Madam Liu’s words.
Looking at Madam Liu’s determined expression, Madam Zhou hurriedly turned around and entered the house.
As soon as she entered the house, the family pretended not to see her.
Madam Zhou’s heart turned cold. She walked up to Madam Wang and knelt down. She kowtowed and begged, “Mother, I’m begging you. Return the betrothal money to the Luo family. The Xu family is also here. Even if they go, there will still be seven taels left.”
This greedy old woman. Madam Zhou really hated her to death.
But she was under her control and all she could do was look at her.
Madam Wang was very impatient. “If you can’t even resolve such a small matter, what’s the point of talking to her? Just tell them to chase them out. We don’t have money, but our family needs money everywhere. The money has long been used up.”
If she wanted her to take out three taels, wouldn’t she be releasing her savings? Madam Wang would never agree to it. As for Su Yufang’s reputation, Madam Wang did not care at all.