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Jiang Guo couldn't quite understand Jiang Zao's words, and asked, seemingly understanding but not quite:

"You mean your brother-in-law lied to you and that he's actually not good to you?"

"No, that's not it." Jiang Zao's serious tone from a moment ago turned into a broad smile.

Thinking about all the things Lu Yanxun had done for her these past few days, Jiang Zao smiled from ear to ear: "He really is good to me."

"Mmm!" Jiang Guo nodded and took a bite of the apple.

I still don't quite understand, but that's okay, as long as my sister thinks my brother-in-law is good.

The two sisters ate apples and chatted occasionally.

Jiang Zao was enjoying this slow and cozy moment, feeling extremely content.

"My parents were there for two or three hours. I don't know how their conversation with my future sister-in-law's family went."

When they were almost finished with the apple, Jiangzao suddenly said something.

Just as Jiang Zao finished speaking, Jiang Guo, who was looking out the window at the front door, exclaimed, "Hey? Mom and Dad are back!"

Jiang Zao turned her head to look, and sure enough, her parents had returned.

She hurriedly got out of bed, preparing to go out and ask her parents about the situation.

Only when I got closer did I realize that her parents didn't look too good.

"Mom and Dad, why do you both look so grumpy? How did the talks go? Did it go through?" Jiang Zao asked curiously.

Jiang Laiwang was closest to Jiang Zao. He took off his straw hat, sighed with a grim expression, and said, "Sigh, let your mother talk to you."

Zhou Meixia is drawing water from the well.

Hearing the father and daughter's conversation, he turned around, his mouth dry, and shouted back, "It didn't work out!"

"Why?" Jiang Zao's face also darkened.

But many were puzzled: "We had the 2,000 yuan dowry and the money for the refrigerator, so how could it not have worked out?"

Zhou Meixia scooped up half a ladle of freshly drawn cool well water with a water ladle, tilted her head back, and gulped it down.

He then scooped up a ladle of water and handed it to Jiang Laiwang, wiped his mouth, and replied, "That Sun family, Sun Hehua's parents, are utterly despicable!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zao's heart sank: "What exactly happened?"

"It's sunny outside, let's go inside and talk."

As Zhou Meixia spoke, she took Jiang Zao's hand and led her into the main room.

Ten minutes later, after Zhou Meixia's animated description, Jiang Zao finally understood why the marriage proposal with the Sun family had fallen through.

It turned out that Sun Hehua's parents had agreed to the dowry of two thousand yuan and the money for the refrigerator so readily when their uncle's family did so, but then suddenly changed their minds.

She wanted an extra television set for her youngest son, Sun Hehua's brother.

A television set costs over four hundred yuan, which is equivalent to asking for another year's salary from Jiang Yu.

The Sun family's demands were too much, so this time Jiang Yu refused to accept them.

He called Sun Hehua out for a private chat, and no one knows what they talked about, but when they came back, Jiang Yu was about to leave without saying a word.

Seeing that the two had probably broken up, Jiang Laiwang and Zhou Meixia, the couple from the Jiang family, quickly tried to mediate.

No matter how much we pleaded, even until our throats were dry, the Sun family simply wouldn't budge.

During Zhou Meixia's break, Jiang Zao asked, "Did you ask Sun Hehua? What did she say?"

Zhou Meixia frowned and sighed:

"When I asked her, she said she would listen to her parents and then she wouldn't say anything more."

"So what happened in the end?" Jiang Zao pressed.

Zhou Meixia sighed again: "What else can I say? Before Da Yu left, he made it clear to Sun Hehua that if she agreed, the promised five betrothal gifts plus a refrigerator, plus a dowry of two thousand, would be provided without missing a single item. The two of them then picked a date to set the wedding date."

Jiang Zao: "What did Sun Hehua say?"

Zhou Meixia shook her head with a complicated expression: "She still says the same thing, she listens to her parents completely, but if her parents don't agree, it still won't work out!"

"In the end, Da Yu got angry and told Sun Hehua in front of both families and the matchmaker that if she didn't agree, the marriage would be called off and they would have nothing to do with each other from then on. In the end, Sun Hehua didn't say anything, and then Da Yu pulled us away."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zao's expression turned impatient.

The actions of the Sun family are somewhat excessive.

Her brother Dayu is tall and handsome, and he's a skilled worker in the factory. Her uncle is a primary school teacher, and her sister Taozi is a group leader in the textile factory.

My aunt can do everything – washing clothes, cooking, working in the fields – and no one in the family is a hindrance.

If Sun Hehua were to marry into the family, even if she stayed at home and did nothing, Brother Dayu would take good care of her and would never let her suffer in the slightest.

However, the Sun family's attitude clearly shows that they don't want to live a normal life. No wonder even someone as good-tempered as Brother Dayu got angry.

So, Brother Dayu's marriage is off like this?

Jiang Zao remained silent, and asked no further questions.

Zhou Meixia took out a crumpled kraft paper envelope from her bosom and handed it to Jiang Zao:

"Zao'er, take the money back. Da Yu probably won't need it. Your aunt has already spoken to the matchmaker, asking her to find Da Yu another girl. Tell me, Da Yu is such a good boy, and he's willing to pay such a high dowry. How could the Sun family be so foolish?!"

Jiang Zao didn't take the money; she held her face in her hands, looking somewhat dejected.

"Mom, keep the money. If you need it in the future, you can take it out and use it directly. If you don't need it, consider it my way of showing my filial piety to you and Dad."

Zhou Meixia shoved the envelope directly into Jiang Zao's arm.

"No, we don't need it at home. You can take it back and keep it."

Jiang Zao pressed down on the sliding envelope, looking at her mother with a puzzled expression:

"Mom, aren't you very fond of money? You used to always want me to marry into a rich family so you could get a bigger dowry for Xiaobei's future wedding. Now you won't take it no matter what I give you?"

Zhou Meixia glanced at Jiang Zao with a smile, her pride undisguised:

"With you and Yan Xun as my sister and brother-in-law, Xiao Bei, how could he possibly have trouble finding a wife in the future?"

"But I've come to terms with it now. Xiao Bei is going to go to university, so there's no need to rush him to get married. I was just being short-sighted before, and that was my fault."

In fact, ever since Jiang Zao married into the Lu family, Zhou Meixia never wanted Jiang Zao to support her family again.

Jiang Zao's marriage to the Lu family was not a respectable affair to begin with. Even though the marriage was a done deal, Zhou Meixia was always worried that her daughter would be sent back by the Lu family. How could she dare to let her daughter support her parents' family?

Besides, a family as prestigious as the Lu family, even a slight kinship ties would earn them respect.

Moreover, they are legitimate in-laws.

As long as Jiang Zao stays in the Lu family, whether it's her Xiao Bei getting married or Guo Zi getting married, the threshold will be constantly crowded with people.

What more could Zhou Meixia possibly want?

She really feels like everything is going smoothly for her right now.

Thinking of her promising daughter and her loving son-in-law, Zhou Meixia has been sleeping with a smile on her face every night and waking up with a smile on her face every morning these past few days.

Seeing her mother's radiant smile, Jiang Zao couldn't help but smile too: "Mom, you're not bad, you're great, you and Dad are both good."

“If you children are doing well, your father and I will be doing well too.” Zhou Meixia said with a smile, “Go back inside and put the money away. There’s so much money, you can’t just leave it lying around. It’s getting late, I should start making lunch.”

After Zhou Meixia finished speaking, she called Jiang Laiwang to go to the kitchen to start a fire for her.

The couple left the main room and went to the kitchen.

After Jiang Zao returned to the house, she looked at the money and fell into deep thought.

"Sis, what are you spacing out for?" Jiang Guo, holding two walnut shortbreads, squeezed next to Jiang Zao and handed her one. "This shortbread is delicious too."

Jiangzao took the walnut pastry and took a bite. It was fragrant, soft, sweet, and melted in her mouth.

"Hmm, not bad." Jiang Zao nodded, looking somewhat worried. "I'm thinking about how Brother Dayu and his future sister-in-law's talks fell apart."

Jiang Guo ate her walnut shortbread with satisfaction, swinging her little feet as she answered:

"What's there to think about? Mom just said it herself, they've said everything they could to persuade them, but they still don't agree."

That's why Jiang Zao was so puzzled: "What do you think my sister-in-law is thinking? Brother Dayu is such a good person, and she even took the bride price, so why isn't she willing?"

"Maybe they're being too greedy. They're comparing Brother Dayu to my brother-in-law." Jiang Guo mumbled, her lips still stained with crumbs of walnut pastry. "Who doesn't know my brother-in-law's family is rich?"

"Sister, don't call Sun Hehua 'sister-in-law' anymore. Her relationship with Brother Dayu is over. Although Brother Dayu can't compare to your husband, he's not bad either. He's handsome and capable. If she doesn't want to marry him, there are plenty of girls who would."

Jiang Zao silently ate her walnut pastry, one bite at a time, without answering.

Indeed, even a thirteen-year-old girl understands this principle, so how could Sun Hehua not understand it?

Brother Dayu has compromised and made concessions so many times, yet the Sun family still wants to push their luck. They are simply too greedy.

Jiang Zao put the money into the biscuit box, and her thoughts turned to Lu Yanxun again.

To be honest, the original owner was quite greedy, and when she got greedy, she ended up getting greedy for Lu Yanxun, this big fish.

The original owner was lucky; her gamble paid off.

Unfortunately, the original owner had a bad mentality and couldn't keep her composure, so now it's all benefiting this transmigrator.

"Guozi, get me another piece of walnut shortbread." Jiang Zao was in a good mood and had a big appetite. "Bring your bag too, let me see what other good food your brother-in-law bought."

Jiang Guo immediately handed the heavy bag to Jiang Zao: "I just looked at it, it's all delicious."

Jiangzao casually rummaged through the bag, which was filled with various snacks.

These things were all considered rare items in this era.

Some people may have money but not necessarily buy so many different things at once, but Lu Yanxun bought them all for her.

However, this isn't just about having money or not; you also have to put your heart into it.

Jiang Guo craned her neck to watch her sister rummage through her bag, then pointed to a type of candy inside and sincerely praised it:

"Sis, I've never seen this kind of candy before. Your husband is so good to you."

Jiangzao grabbed a handful of the candy that Jiangguo had mentioned and stuffed it into her arms.

Despite his barely suppressed smile, he still earnestly instructed her:

"Didn't I tell you not to assume a boy is nice to you just because he buys you treats? He might be a conman. Remember that?"

Jiang Guo held the candy, nodded solemnly, and said, "I understand. I also know that others may be liars, but my brother-in-law is really good to you."

Jiang Zao chuckled and grabbed a handful of candy for her.

Not at all modest: "He's alright, he's the kind of person you can really rely on."

Jiang Guo nodded as if she understood, but most of her attention was on the candy in her arms.

She didn't notice that her sister was grinning so wide her mouth almost reached her ears.

At lunchtime, Zhou Meixia asked in confusion why there was still a bicycle left in the yard.

Jiang Zao explained that Lu Yanting had specially saved it for Jiang Guo.

"Oh dear!" Zhou Meixia slapped her thigh and said to Jiang Guo with a disapproving look, "Guoguo, we can't accept such an expensive gift from them, otherwise what will your sister's in-laws think of her? She always brings the best things to her parents' home."

Jiang Zao explained, "Mom, that's because Tingting wanted to be best friends with Guozi, so she gave it to Guozi. Yanxun and I were both there, and Yanxun also told Guozi to accept it. From now on, that bicycle belongs to Guozi."

"We can't just accept such expensive gifts from people!" Zhou Meixia thought for a moment with a serious expression. "How about this, our family gives back a small gift?"

This time, Jiang Zao didn't object and nodded in agreement with her mother's suggestion: "Sure, that's what I was thinking too, but I haven't decided what to say yet."

"Tomorrow I'll go to town to buy some good fabric and make a few outfits for Weiwei and Tingting," Zhou Meixia said.

When Jiang Zao heard that she wanted to buy cloth to make clothes, her eyes lit up immediately.

"Okay, Mom, you don't need to find a tailor to make it after you buy the fabric, just give it to me."

"You?" Zhou Meixia paused for a moment.

But she quickly understood what Jiang Zao meant. "You want to take it back to the city and have it made by a tailor there? That makes sense. Clothes made by tailors in the city are definitely more stylish than those made by tailors in town."

Jiang Zao rubbed her hands together, eager to try: "No, I want to make it for them myself."

"You?" Zhou Meixia questioned again.

Jiang Zao nodded happily and used the same excuse she had given Jiang Guo to answer her mother:

“That’s right, it’s me. I learned tailoring from the master tailor at the textile factory before, and I’ve also practiced at my in-laws’ house these days. Making clothes is no problem. Mom, can you buy a few more pieces of fabric for you, Dad, and Xiao Bei to wear? I’ll make one for each of you.”

After saying that, Jiang Zao suddenly had another idea: "I'll buy one for Yan Xun too, and I'll make one for him as well."

She finally figured out how to treat Lu Yanxun well.

Although she is unable to carry heavy loads or do housework, and cannot serve tea, water, wash clothes, or cook for Lu Yanxun, she can still make him a piece of clothing.

Then he'll wear the clothes she made by hand, and hold her as they sleep...

Ugh, I can't think about it anymore, I'm a little shy~~

Seeing her sister's confident expression, Jiang Guo finally couldn't help but complain:

"Mom, my sister is going to make me clothes today, and she almost cut the fabric you knitted for me."

Zhou Meixia's face immediately turned ugly: "Did you touch scissors today?"

Jiang Guo quickly shook her head: "No, I didn't give her any scissors."

Zhou Meixia breathed a sigh of relief: "You can't touch needles, thread, or scissors when you're pregnant!"

"Mom, that's superstition..." Jiang Zao was about to retort.

Zhou Meixia immediately glared at her: "After the baby is born, whatever you want to do, Mom will do it your way. Until then, you'd better take good care of yourself during your pregnancy and don't cause any trouble!"

Jiang Zao: "Okay, I understand..."

Well, judging from her mother's tough attitude, the clothes can't be made for the time being.

Jiang Zao didn't dare to argue and picked up her bowl to eat.

After lunch, Zhou Meixia sent him back to his room for a nap.

Jiangzao was also feeling sleepy.

Thinking that after I woke up from my nap, I figured Lu Yanxun would be here too.

However, when she woke up, Lu Yanxun still hadn't arrived.

Jiang Zao counted the days in disappointment. When it was time for dinner, there was still no sign of Lu Yanxun outside the door.