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Lixia subconsciously glanced at Liu Siyu, and seeing her nod slightly, she said something polite and left.

The old woman also put away her previous hateful face, and smiled with wrinkles all over her face, which gave people goose bumps.

He didn't speak as harshly as before, but instead praised Liu Siyu's family to the fullest.

Liu Siyu pulled the corner of her mouth with a forced smile and gave Zheng a look.

Zheng understood and played the role of matchmaker.

"You two seem to be reasonable people. Since the Liu family has asked me to be their matchmaker, I will speak frankly."

Kang and Zhuang waited expectantly for what would happen next.

Zheng had long heard that these two people were not good people. Seeing them like this, she couldn't help but secretly curl her lips in her heart.

"This marriage comes at a perfect time. Since both parties are interested, why don't we place the betrothal gift today, and then combine the five gifts next month. I can then take the girl over and the matter will be complete."

Kang frowned suddenly.

"Isn't this too hasty? The two children are still young, why are you in such a hurry?"

She was also thinking of getting engaged first, while enjoying the benefits of the Liu family and having an extra free laborer at home.

Liu Siyu's face darkened and he stood up immediately.

"Since you think they are still young, then just pretend we were never here today."

The old lady was a little dumbfounded. She didn't expect Liu Siyu to play by the rules at all.

Zhuang, who was standing by, immediately stood up and pulled Liu Siyu with a smile.

"Don't be angry, young lady. My mother just can't bear to part with her granddaughter. Since your family is pressing us, let's do as you wish. The engagement will be made today, and we'll bring her away next month with five gifts."

Liu Siyu stood there motionless, but Zheng hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over.

"Siyu, I know you are a straightforward person, but marriage is fate. I think her aunt is also a reasonable person. You can't lose your temper."

After hearing this, Liu Siyu slowly sat down again, took out a tael of silver and threw it on the table.

"This tael of silver is the betrothal gift. If you have no objection, it will be settled today."

The old lady and Mrs. Zhuang were both stunned. This was the lowest price in the whole village.

They thought that given the Liu family's conditions, the amount they offered would be at least 10 taels of silver. If they bargained for a while, maybe 20 taels would be no problem.

But I didn't expect this result.

The old lady was so angry that she could no longer pretend.

He slammed the table and said, "You are treating beggars like this. Can your Liu family afford one tael of silver?"

Liu Siyu glanced at her indifferently.

"How much do you want?"

Seeing that there was someone to discuss, the old lady calmed down a little.

"At least 20 taels. My granddaughter is well-behaved and capable. You will definitely not lose out by taking this amount of betrothal gift."

"What? 20 taels of silver as a betrothal gift. Are you selling your daughter?"

Zheng looked down on this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law even more.

The old woman was selling her granddaughter, and she said nonchalantly: "She will be a member of your family after she marries. We have raised her so much, so we should get something in return."

"Yes, once Lixia leaves, only Lidong and his crazy mother will be left. If we don't leave them some living security, how will they live in the future?"

Zhuang also responded with a smile.

Liu Siyu snorted coldly.

"How you live is your Liu family's business. As for the gift, I can make some concessions. Ten taels of silver is my limit."

Zhuang and the old woman looked at each other and both understood that Liu Siyu was not someone who was easy to talk to, but Wang was a soft-hearted person.

If Lixia went there, she would be her daughter-in-law. As long as Lidong and his crazy mother were still in their hands, they would be able to tear off a layer of skin from the Liu family sooner or later.

Thinking of this, the old woman sighed deliberately, as if she was reluctant to take a step back.

"Becoming relatives is a good thing. I don't want to make the two families unhappy. Ten taels is ten taels. When the five li are united next month, I will buy some new cloth for Lidong and his mother."

Zhuang was also very cooperative.

"Mother is right. For the three pieces of cloth given to the child, one piece of blue and two pieces of brown will do. As for my younger sister-in-law, give her one piece of maroon and two pieces of dark green. We won't be picky if we add one piece of brown."

Liu Siyu watched their performance quietly.

Zheng also smiled and said, "Do you have anything else to add?"

Zhuang smiled and said, "As for the meat, we won't be picky. We'll just pick out 10 pounds of the best fat meat."

"10 kilograms of sugar, 10 kilograms of wine, and no snacks. Just 100 kilograms of flour. We really want to marry you. You can handle the rest by yourselves."

The old lady said what she wanted with a smile on her face.

Liu Siyu glanced at the old lady and then looked at Zhuang.

"Do you have anything else to add?"

The two of them didn't hear the sarcasm in Liu Siyu's words at all. They looked at each other and continued to talk a lot.

At the end, he added, "The young lady is really generous. It is her blessing that we met your Liu family in the beginning of summer."

Liu Siyu chuckled, her tone very light.

"I see you two didn't sleep well last night. Why are you daydreaming now?"

Before the two of them could refute, Liu Siyu's face suddenly darkened.

"I think you are mistaken. I am willing to pay ten taels of silver, but of course I have my own requirements. Once Lixia enters my house, she must cut off all ties with her parents' family."

The old woman was about to jump up and down, but Liu Siyu raised her hand to stop her, "It's not too late to rush after I finish speaking."

Zhuang's eyes rolled and she immediately tugged at the old lady's collar, "Mom, listen to what I have to say."

Only then did the old woman control her emotions.

Liu Siyu said slowly, "The most important thing is that if Lixia wants to marry into my family, she must first break off relations with your eldest wife, and most importantly, she must completely break off relations with your grandmother before I can agree to this marriage."

The old woman couldn't bear it any longer.

"Are you talking like a human being? You look like a decent person, but why are you saying such heartless things? She is not even a member of your Liu family yet, but you are instigating her to break off the relationship. It's really..."

Liu Siyu didn't wait for the old woman to finish her scolding and spoke directly.

"I advise you to keep your mouth shut. I'm not your granddaughter Liu Lixia. If you piss me off, don't blame me for being merciless."

Seeing Liu Siyu's sharp eyes, the old lady thought of their last confrontation and couldn't help but narrow her eyes and shut her mouth.

Zhuang quickly thought about it in her mind. She definitely could not accept breaking off the engagement. She was still hoping that after marrying into the Liu family, she could force Lixia to find a way for her son.

But one or two taels of silver was too little as a betrothal gift. Just as he was about to raise the price a little, Liu Siyu became impatient and left with a flick of his sleeves.

The only people left in the room were the confused mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

"Mom, why is it so hard to handle this young lady from the Liu family? If you miss this one, it won't be easy to find another suitable one."

The old lady naturally understood this, and a hint of viciousness flashed across her eyes.

"Don't worry, mother will find a way."

As he spoke, he looked towards Liu Lixia in the kitchen.

Zhuang understood immediately.