While Nian Dabao, who had the battle record of "tearing wolves with bare hands," was approached, Fang Fang's voice clearly weakened, but she still stubbornly said:
"Nian Dabao, even if you come over, so what? You can't be unreasonable, can you? My husband soiled my new clothes, and you're going to hit me back?"
Nian Jiaojiao looked at the other person's clothes and finally discovered two inconspicuous mud spots in the lower right corner.
With people coming and going, and the weather after rain, a few mud spots were normal.
Nian Jiaojiao moved closer to Fang Fang, scaring the other party into retreating repeatedly. As Fang Fang took two steps back, her right foot happened to step into a mud pit, and mud splattered instantly.
"My clothes!"
Fang Fang exclaimed in shock. She worriedly lifted the hem of her skirt and kept wiping with her hand, trying to remove the mud spots.
Nian Jiaojiao looked with satisfaction at the mud spots that had splashed onto her own body. She said to Fang Fang, who was still lowering her head to wipe her clothes:
"Now, we should settle how to compensate you..."
Fang Fang glared at Nian Jiaojiao:
"If you hadn't come over, I wouldn't have stepped into the mud pit?"
Nian Jiaojiao wagged her index finger:
"No, no, no, no matter what, you stepped into the mud pit, so you're responsible. Well... let's calculate. Xingyun and the others soiled your clothes, but they don't seem very valuable. As for mine..."
"What leak? What are you leaking?"
Fang Fang was confused by the English. She then noticed the brocade on Nian Jiaojiao's body, which looked expensive. As for her own hemp clothing, it was probably not even a fraction of the cost.
So, she quickly said:
"Forget it! Forget it! Consider me unlucky! I'm in a hurry to go to the Bai family to propose, so I won't argue with you here!"
After speaking, she carried her large bags and packages towards the Bai family.
The Bai family?
Nian Jiaojiao thought for a moment, wasn't that Bai Qingqing's home?
This Fang Fang was also one of Bai Qingqing's sycophants.
So, was she going to propose to Bai Qingqing?
Bai Qingqing had always been arrogant, so it seemed like there would be some excitement at the Bai family's place...
In this place with little entertainment, watching a lively event was a good pastime. With this thought, Nian Jiaojiao turned to her three husbands and said:
"I'm going to take a look. You guys go home first."
After saying that, she excitedly followed in the direction Fang Fang had left.
Meanwhile, Xingyun and the other two returned to the courtyard with heavy hearts. Nan Qing, who remained in the house, sensed the unusual atmosphere and asked:
"You've been gone for so long, what happened?"
Xingyun couldn't help but worry:
"Fang Fang is going to the Bai family to propose, and my wife has followed. Will it..."
Xuan Yi and Yu Chuan also frowned in thought, appearing quite troubled.
Nan Qing, however, said dismissively:
"There's no need to worry too much. Since she has already explained, why should we bother ourselves?"
Although Xingyun thought what she said made sense, he still looked conflicted:
"But..."
But she liked the person so much before, can liking someone be so easily let go?
...
The Bai family.
As soon as Fang Fang entered the Bai family, Nian Jiaojiao occupied a hidden vantage point outside the Bai family's courtyard, preparing to watch a good show.
When Fang Fang handed over the gifts to Father Bai, he accepted them with a look of joy.
Bai Yingjun, Bai Qingqing's elder sister, was even less particular.
She directly opened the package in front of the guests.
There weren't many things, and after a short while, she finished looking. Bai Yingjun unhappily questioned Fang Fang:
"Why are there only so few things?"
Fang Fang wasn't angry and explained:
"Eldest sister-in-law, there's no need to be angry. The ten taels of silver we agreed on won't be missing. It's just that my mother's intention is that Qingqing hasn't married yet, so..."
At this point, Fang Fang showed a difficult expression. Although she didn't finish her sentence, the meaning was obvious.
Nian Jiaojiao watched with great interest from her vantage point.
Well, this Bai family seemed like they were selling their son, with prices clearly marked, and they also wanted to collect the money in advance.
Fortunately, the mistress of the Fang family was clear-headed, insisting on payment upon receipt of goods.
Now it depended on how both sides coordinated, otherwise, this "deal" wouldn't go through!
As expected.
Father Bai frowned, and Mother Bai was also dissatisfied with the attitude of the future in-laws. She directly said:
"If this is your sincerity, then we don't need to get married. You, please leave."
Fang Fang became a little anxious upon hearing this.
She was sincerely seeking to marry Bai Qingqing.
Although Bai Qingqing was beautiful, her family background was poor, and she also had a bunch of vampires to support. Fang Fang's mother had initially disagreed.
But Fang Fang swore to her mother that if she could marry Bai Qingqing, she would study diligently and become a Xiu Cai (a scholar)!
Only then did Fang's mother reluctantly agree.
As for the 20 taels of silver the Bai family wanted, after a verbal battle between both parties, they finally settled on 10 taels.
Of course, all of this was done behind Bai Qingqing's back.
Father Bai did not want Fang Fang to really leave like this.
After all, so far, the Fang family was the only one willing to pay ten taels of silver to marry Bai Qingqing.
Therefore, he quickly tried to smooth things over:
"Oh dear, we've already discussed this for so long. It would be a pity to break up a pair of lovers like this."
Hearing Father Bai's words, Nian Jiaojiao, who was eavesdropping nearby, couldn't help but grin.
This Father Bai was truly something.
He was clearly selling his son, yet he made it sound as if his son and the buyer were in love.
Father Bai's words gave Fang Fang an excuse to save face. She quickly said:
"Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, how about this? Our family will pay five taels of silver first, and after Qingqing marries into our family, we will pay the remaining money. Don't worry, with my character as Fang Fang, I will never default on a debt!"
Bai Yingjun curled her lips. She didn't believe her!
She, Bai Yingjun, had never believed in anyone's character since she was born.
Naturally, no one would believe her character either.
Just as she was about to open her mouth to mock Fang Fang, Father Bai, who understood his daughter very well, quickly said:
"Yes, but the remaining five taels of silver must be written down as an IOU and sealed with fingerprints!"
To win the favor of his beloved, Fang Fang had no choice but to grit her teeth and agree.
Just as the two parties were exchanging tokens, Bai Qingqing rushed back from outside.
When he saw the scene in the courtyard, his blood boiled, and anger shot straight to the top of his head.
"Mother! Father! What are you doing!"
Father Bai was startled and said guiltily:
"Qingqing, why... why are you back?"
Bai Qingqing's small face was flushed with anger, and his body trembled:
"I said, why do you keep sending me out during the New Year? It turns out you wanted to do some dirty business behind my back!"
Mother Bai put on a stern face and, with the authority of the head of the family, said:
"Qingqing, what are you saying? We are doing this for your own good."
"For my own good?"
Bai Qingqing sneered.
"Heh, if it's for my own good, then why are you hiding it from me and not letting me know? Look... look at her, is this the wife you found for me?"
Bai Qingqing pointed at Fang Fang, his face full of sarcasm.