Time Travel: Female Cannon Fodder of the Republic of China

Mrs. Shen took it and took a look. "There are only three of us. Why did you choose so many older people? Mrs. Jin doesn't really have something to ask us to do, right?"

Li Yanran continued to deny: "You said it was to satisfy your craving, so you have to try a few more!"

Mrs. Liao continued, "There are so many dishes that the three of us can't finish them all. If Mrs. Jin doesn't mind, I'll call and ask two more friends to come over."

Of course Li Yanran didn't mind. It would be easier to get things done with more people. Even if it couldn't be done this time, there would always be next time, right?

"Look at what Mrs. Liao said. Am I a stingy person? Quick, call a few more!"

Mrs. Shen followed suit, "My sister-in-law's house is not far from here. Since Mrs. Jin is so generous, I'll give her a call too!"

Li Yanran: "Go quickly, go quickly!"

About half an hour later, three fashionable ladies walked into the box.

"Oh my! Sister-in-law, you are really my dear sister. You even remember to call me when you have something delicious!"

Several wives of officials greeted each other and I introduced myself to them. Soon the box became lively.

At this time, a handsome waiter brought in a pot of fresh tea and asked, "Are all the ladies here? Do you want to serve the food now?"

Of course, these words were spoken to Li Yanran, who was treating the guests.

Li Yanran nodded modestly, "Let's get started!"

Mrs. Liao: "Mrs. Jin is treating us today. You should take the seat at the head of the table!"

After saying that, he glanced at the other four people seriously and said, "Sisters, you won't mind, right?"

A newly arrived wife of an official immediately agreed: "Mrs. Liao is right, the one who invited the guests should sit at the top."

"Mrs. Jin, please sit down. You are the host today. If you don't sit down, we won't dare to sit down!"

Everyone laughed and pushed Li Yanran to the seat at the top. Li Yanran said a few polite words and sat down.

After a while, two handsome guys came to the table with dishes.

Everyone ate and chatted, and the atmosphere became lively again.

On Li Yanran's left is Mrs. Shen, and on her right is Mrs. Liao.

Seeing that everyone was chatting animatedly, Li Yanran pretended to be concerned and said to Mrs. Shen,

"Mrs. Shen, how is your daughter doing studying in the United States?"

Mrs. Shen put the freshly cut sea cucumber on a porcelain plate. "Alas! As the saying goes, a mother worries about her son even when he is a thousand miles away. I haven't received a letter from that damn girl for half a year. I am worried about her now."

Mrs. Liao also joined in. "America is so far away from here. It takes three months to get there by ship. Don't worry. The letter may have already arrived halfway."

"Your daughter can go to the United States to study, so she must have a bright future. Unlike my daughter, who is kept at home by my mother-in-law and can only read a few words, what future can she have!"

Li Yanran immediately seized the opportunity and talked about Jin Minzhen, "Ah! Who says it's not true? My daughter is the same. She can't even get into a girls' high school. I don't think she will have a bright future."

Mrs. Shen asked quickly, "Which girls' school did you apply to?"

Li Yanran: "Beiman Girls' High School!"

Mrs. Liao curled her lips and said, "No wonder. Beiman Girls' High School only enrolled more than 20 students this year, and many daughters from noble families failed to pass the entrance exam."

Mrs. Shen nodded in agreement, "Yes! Beiman Girls' High School is the most famous girls' high school in Beijing. Every student there is extraordinary. Just the connections alone are worth fighting for."

Li Yanran looked worried, "Is it so difficult? I wanted my master to ask someone else!"

"To be honest, my daughter is already sixteen this year. If she waits until next year to take the exam, it will be too late."

Mrs. Liao suddenly raised her voice, "Oh my! Sixteen? She's really not young anymore. If you ask me, I'd better find her a good husband and let her get married. Why does she need to go to a middle school?!"

The other three people who were talking enthusiastically were attracted by their topic. "Mrs. Liao is right. I know a lot of good families. Can you recommend one to your daughter?"

Li Yanran was afraid of being known for being picky, so she would never dare to refuse.

But she didn't want to marry someone at the deputy director or director level.

She thought that her precious daughter was so outstanding that only a man who was a director or a minister could be worthy of her.

"Thank you, Mrs. Ge. My daughter is still young. I want her to go to school for two years to gain some knowledge before we talk about her in-laws."

Mrs. Ge was rejected and looked unhappy. She squinted her eyes and said, "Don't even think about going to Beiman Girls' High School. There is only one position for each person there."

"As soon as we vacated the pit, it was taken by the people above us. It's not our turn yet! Haha!"

The final sneer showed her contempt for Li Yanran's wishful thinking!

Li Yanran suddenly felt depressed.

What the hell!

But the wife of a director of the Printing and Minting Bureau dares to speak to me, the wife of the deputy director of the Education Bureau, like this! How shameless!

Li Yanran's face suddenly darkened.

Mrs. Liao saw that things were not going well and quickly stepped out to smooth things over. "Mrs. Ge didn't drink today, so why are you talking nonsense?"

"I am very optimistic about Mrs. Jin's daughter. Who is Mr. Jin? The director of the Education Bureau! Isn't the girls' school still under his management? As long as he proposes, it will be easy to get it."

After saying that, he turned his head and winked at Mrs. Shen, who immediately took over the conversation.

"Oh my! We sisters finally got together today, how can we do without wine? Come on, give us two pots of Lianhua Bai!"

"Everyone, please don't be polite. Mrs. Jin is the most generous person. Eat more. I'll buy you all the drinks today!"

Mrs. Liao took the lead in cheering, and the atmosphere became lively again.

Li Yanran returned to the Jin Mansion very angry.

Seeing this, the maids didn't dare to step forward, so Hong Xing specially went to find Mother Li from the back street.

Mother Li came in with a tray of Western-style refreshments, "Miss, what's going on? Let's take our time."

"If you get yourself into trouble by getting angry, won't you be the one who suffers?"

Li Yanran slammed the table angrily, "Today, I invited guests to Dongxing Building again for Minzhen's schooling."

"Those old bitches only care about eating and drinking, and they don't do anything."

"There was also a blind director's wife who mocked me. It really pissed me off."

Mother Li sighed and advised, "Why don't you just agree to the one from Chun Yi Pavilion? You've spent a lot of money these days, but no one can help you. It's all gone to waste."

"It's better to give it to the one from Chun Yi Pavilion. After all, she came out of your belly."

Li Yanran lowered her head and thought for a while, then suddenly raised her head and asked, "Then what do you think is the appropriate amount for me to prepare?"

"Don't say too much, it makes me feel bad."

Mother Li: "It should be at least more than the illegitimate daughter, right? That girl is very smart and must know that you must give the eldest daughter a dowry."

"If the dowry is not even as good as the illegitimate daughter of the family, she will not only refuse to agree, but will also make a scene. If the master finds out, it will be a disaster!"