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Jia family
Yi Zhonghai asked Qin Huairu to take the child out, intending to confront Jia Zhangshi in person.

As Qin Huairu was leaving, she gave Jia Zhangshi a look, signaling her not to agree.

The parent gave Qin Huairu a reassuring look, indicating that there was no way they would compromise.

"Yi Zhonghai, you don't need to say anything. I will never agree to this marriage, no matter what. Our Jia family can't afford to lose face like that."

Yi Zhonghai suppressed his anger and said calmly, "Sister-in-law, I understand your thoughts."

"I've fallen to this state all because I was trying to help your family."

Madam Jia said disdainfully, "Don't try to portray yourself as so noble."

I didn't agree when Dongxu married Qin Huairu back then.

It was because of your pressure from behind that I had no choice but to agree.

My mind is as clear as a mirror.

If it weren't for your scheming, with Dongxu's looks, finding a job in the city would be a piece of cake.

It's your duty to help our family.

That's what you owe us.

Yi Zhonghai was almost unable to contain his anger: "Sister-in-law, you're being a bit unreasonable."

"I, Yi Zhonghai, have wronged everyone but you, the Jia family."

"Pooh."

Jia Zhangshi spat a mouthful of phlegm onto Yi Zhonghai's face: "Don't think I don't know about your affair with Qin Huairu, which involved sneaking into a cellar."

I didn't say anything for your sake.

"That's what you wanted to achieve when you robbed Sha Zhu's cellar back then, wasn't it?"

Yi Zhonghai, who was about to lash out, was silenced by these words.

He always thought he was a smart person and that no one else would know it.

"Sister-in-law, do you know?"

Madam Jia sneered, "It's not just me who knows. That little girl He Yushui knows too."

I saw it clearly from my window in the middle of the night.

After you get up, the curtains on He Yushui's door will sway slightly.

Yi Zhonghai was terrified: "This is impossible. If they knew, why didn't they come forward?"

“What are you doing standing up? Catching an adulterer?” Jia Zhangshi retorted.

Yi Zhonghai sat down listlessly. He was relieved that He Yuzhu's family hadn't stood up for him.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Madam Jia said disdainfully, "What do you expect me to say? That I saw my daughter-in-law staying up all night and going to the cellar with you in the middle of the night?"

okay.

I've been swallowing my anger for the sake of my family's dog.

Don't push your luck.

I don't care what you do.

Just don't mention marriage in front of me.

Yi Zhonghai remained silent for a long time before explaining, "Sister-in-law, I did it to help your family."

If I don't put the things in the cellar, what if other people find out and come looking for me?

Believe it or not, I am innocent.

This time I'm truly at my wit's end.

If you don't agree, Huairu and I will only have one way out: death.

Madam Jia said coldly, "You think you're so capable? Go figure out how to solve it yourself."

Yi Zhonghai knew that such a conversation would not persuade Jia Zhangshi.

"Sister-in-law, I won't beat around the bush with you. As long as you agree to my marriage with Huairu this time, I will definitely repay you properly."

Jia Zhangshi said disdainfully, "What will you use to repay me? Your salary or your savings?"

Yi Zhonghai took a deep breath and said, "From Dongxu to Huairu, I'll give you three yuan every month as your retirement allowance, right?"

After I marry Huairu, Huairu will give you every penny she owes you.

I'll give you another five dollars as your retirement money.

Jia Zhangshi found that her heart was starting to flutter against her will.

"Why should I believe you? Can you come up with that much money?" Yi Zhonghai stood up, glanced at the door, saw Qin Huairu sitting by the pool, and then turned back.

He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small yellow croaker.

"Sister-in-law, do you see this? This is something the old lady gave me."

I've been secretly hiding it.

If you agree to this marriage, I promise that these things will be given to Bang Geng later.

The deaf old lady used to be a concubine in a wealthy family. All her assets are in my hands.

I have twenty of these small yellow croakers. And some other things too.

Jia Zhangshi reached out to snatch the small yellow croaker, but Yi Zhonghai quickly put it away.

"I can't give it to you right now."

Jia Zhangshi looked greedily at Yi Zhonghai's hand: "You said that the deaf old lady's property is all in your hands. How come I didn't know that?"

Yi Zhonghai revealed a smug look: "Of course you wouldn't know."

Everyone in the yard was staring at me. Did I dare take these things home?
I secretly went to visit the old lady, and she didn't want these things to fall into the hands of the nursing home staff, so she gave them all to me.

To be honest, if the people in the hospital hadn't caught us, I wouldn't have married Huairu.

I have my pride too, and I don't want to be looked down upon.

Madam Jia wavered and said helplessly, "Since we've come this far, I'll also tell you something from the bottom of my heart."

It's not that I'm deliberately trying to stop you.

"Seriously, if Huairu marries you, what will I do? What will happen to Banggeng and our three children?"

Yi Zhonghai was a cunning old fox; he could tell at a glance that Jia Zhangshi was tempted.

He took a deep breath and said the most shameful thing he had ever said in his life.

"You are Huairu's mother-in-law. After she married me, you will naturally be my mother-in-law as well."

Huairu and I will definitely take care of you and support you in your old age.

"What?" Jia Zhangshi was shocked by Yi Zhonghai's words: "Do you know what you mean?"
If you put it that way, then I'll be your elder from now on. You'll have to call me "Mom," just like Qin Huairu did.

Yi Zhonghai hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "I know what I'm saying. As long as I marry Huairu, you will be my mother."

Suddenly, Jia Zhangshi felt a sense of triumph. Heaven knows how frustrated she had felt watching Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai sneak into the cellar.

No matter how aggrieved she felt, she dared not speak out. For the sake of the Jia family, she could only pretend she knew nothing.

Jia Zhangshi felt that just for Yi Zhonghai's calling her "Mom," he should agree to the marriage.

Not for any other reason than to vent the anger of the Jia family who had swallowed their pride back then.

"Don't try to fool me. Who knows if you'll even recognize me after you leave this room?"

Yi Zhonghai said with difficulty, "You can't expect me to shout like this every day."

“If you don’t shout, how can I believe you?” Jia Zhangshi retorted.

Yi Zhonghai said awkwardly, "Sister-in-law, please give me some face."

If I shout, how can I face anyone in the courtyard afterward?

Jia Zhangshi said, "You dare to marry Qin Huairu, so why do you care about what others think?"

If you marry Qin Huairu, even if you don't say it, others will think so.

I told you to shout, just so I could get a response from you.

Yi Zhonghai clenched his fists, hesitated for a long time, and gritted his teeth, saying, "I really can't bring myself to say it."

How about we have Old Yan come over and act as our witness?"

After observing Yi Zhonghai for a while, Jia Zhangshi realized that she could not continue to pressure him.

She thought about it for a moment and then agreed. Even if Yi Zhonghai didn't shout it, she could spread the word.

Once everyone knows, she can consider it revenge.

"I'm asking you, do you still stand by the terms you just agreed to?"

"What conditions?"

"They give me five yuan a month for living expenses."

"So, you agree?"

Looking at the small yellow croaker in Yi Zhonghai's hand, Jia Zhangshi said, "Give me this, and I'll agree."

This little yellow croaker was originally intended for Jia Zhangshi. (End of Chapter)