Daily life of female supporting actresses in the 1970s

Old Mrs. Li acted in complete disbelief and said, "Come on! I'm not interested in knowing what your relationship is. I just ask that you return my betrothal gift immediately. Even if you two get married right here, I don't care!"

If you don't have the three-turn and one-ring, then go get it from their family. They're keeping it for their daughter-in-law. If you feel bad for her, it's okay if you don't take it back. Just give us the three-turn and one-ring to convert into cash, and then add the medical expenses and the betrothal money. We don't want much, just give us 1,500 yuan."

Li Conghui looked at Zeng Hua's expression and immediately understood that he probably didn't have that much money, otherwise he wouldn't hesitate.

She turned around and faced Chu Tingnan and the others, then knelt down with a plop, banging her head against the ground like pounding garlic.

He kept begging, "Kindhearted comrades, please be kind and help me! I know this money may not mean much to you, but it's my life-saving money! I promise you, when I have the ability in the future, I will definitely repay you a hundredfold, a thousandfold!"

Chu Tingnan's patience had long reached its limit, and he retorted without any politeness: "How can more than a thousand yuan be no big deal? My family works so hard every month to earn only a few dozen yuan! Do you think my family runs a bank, or that the wind blowing in my house is not the northwest wind but money?

You have the nerve to ask for a betrothal gift of 1,500 yuan! Why don’t you look in the mirror and see how much you are worth and whether you are worth the price?

Hearing this, Li Conghui was completely stunned. She never dreamed that Chu Tingnan would be so heartless.

The pair of eyes that were originally full of expectation now quickly flashed with a trace of deep resentment.

Mrs. Li couldn't help but burst out laughing when she saw the scene before her. She said in a slightly sarcastic tone, "Oh, you really think you're one of the Seven Fairies? You think you're so popular, as if every man has to revolve around you and that if you shed a few tears, they'll be responsible for your vanity!"

Li Conghui quietly looked at Zeng Hua's hesitant look. Suddenly she remembered that fifteen hundred yuan was not a small amount of money. How could a few educated youth come up with such a large amount? How could she make such a stupid mistake?

After some inner struggle, Li Conghui finally gritted her teeth and made a great decision.

He said slowly, "I understand. More than a thousand yuan is not a small amount of money. Comrade Zeng, if you really can't come up with the money, then forget it. But I still have to thank you very much. Thank you for illuminating my soul like the rising sun when I was at my most unlucky. Thank you also for treating me to a few full meals, which made me experience the feeling of not having to go hungry.

These little moments are the most beautiful and precious memories of my life. I will always keep them in my heart and will never forget them. It's a pity that I can only repay you for this great kindness in my next life."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Conghui walked towards the door with a depressed look on his face. His steps were slow and heavy, as if he was saying goodbye to his past self forever.

Zeng Hua was distressed when he saw this and quickly stopped him and assured him, "Don't worry, it's just 1,500 yuan. What's the big deal? I'll give it to you."

After saying that, he turned to Chu Tingnan and the others and said anxiously, "Tingnan, I know you don't like to meddle in other people's business. But there's a saying that goes, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda!"

Comrade Li, if you go back like this, you'll probably be dead. Consider this money a loan from me. I'll return it to you as soon as I get the money."

After hearing this, Chu Tingnan was so angry that he laughed. He had helped this brother clean up so many messes, but this brother still didn't make any progress. He really regretted taking him to the countryside out of his soft heart.

However, he suppressed his displeasure and calmly reminded her, "This isn't about money at all! I want to ask you, if you help Comrade Li return the betrothal money now, how are you going to make her life easier? Where can she go if she's a restless girl whose engagement has been broken off?"

Without a proper job and no skills, how can she make a living? Could it be that the money you gave her is your betrothal money, and you want her to live with you in the future?"

Zeng Hua also came to his senses at this time. This was not just an ordinary act of charity to help others.

I have been inexplicably falsely accused of having an improper relationship with someone. If I pay money to help the other person return the betrothal money, wouldn't that be tantamount to acknowledging their relationship? I will never be able to explain myself in the future.

Moreover, Li Conghui's cancellation of the engagement was not justified. The place where she will live in the future will definitely not accommodate her, and it will be difficult for her to find a partner.

When Li Conghui heard what Chu Tingnan said, she immediately started to explain in a hurry: "Comrade Chu, you must believe me. As long as you can help me return the betrothal money first and prevent me from falling into the fire pit, what happens in the future will have nothing to do with you. I will find a suitable job as soon as possible and pay you back all the money I owe you. I will never cheat you!"

Chu Tingnan raised the corner of his mouth, revealing an intriguing smile, and said slowly: "Work? Do you think it's so easy to find a job with your ability? If you really have this ability, your family won't marry you off and collect a betrothal gift.

Or do you want us to help you find another job? But we are just ordinary farmers. If we have that ability, why don’t we find a job for ourselves instead of going to the countryside?

Besides, even if we reluctantly help you pay the money this time, what will you do if your family accepts a betrothal gift from someone else next time? Will you still want us to help you pay it back?

If your family is really as bad as you say, they will sell you out to no end. Anyone who can afford such a high bride price as yours is probably a dead end. After all, we have never heard of such a high bride price in the imperial capital!"

These words were like a bolt of lightning, which struck Li Conghui's brain with a "crack", leaving her stunned and completely at a loss as to how to react.

She looked at Chu Tingnan in disbelief, her eyes full of resentment and helplessness.

Why are they good brothers, but there is such a big difference?

Chu Tingnan didn't seem to be ready to let her go, and immediately threw out another unexpected question: "By the way, how did you know my last name is Chu? You and Zeng Hua have had dinner together a few times. But we probably don't know each other and don't have much in common. Zeng Hua wouldn't introduce us to you for no reason, would she?"

Li Conghui was even more confused!

Zeng Hua was also confused. He had only met Li Conghui a few times. Feeling sorry for her, he invited her to dinner and gave her some advice. However, he never introduced his friend to her. How did the other party know?