"But I still feel unwilling. I've put in a lot for her over the past year and even used family money to win her over, only for it to be all for nothing now," Yu Sheng couldn't help but complain after hearing his grandmother's decision.
"What's there to be unwilling about? A woman like her is bad luck for whoever marries her. You absolutely cannot be foolish and marry such a calamity. It would bring nothing but misery to our entire family," Fang Xiaocao also felt heartache for the money invested, but she didn't want the whole family to suffer because of such a woman. It would be detrimental to future generations.
"She wasn't this difficult to talk to before, maybe..." Yu Sheng tried to explain, but was interrupted by his grandmother.
"Regardless of how she was before, based on her behavior just now, I know she never intended to marry you. And a bride price of five thousand, plus an apartment in the city? We couldn't even afford that much if we sold our entire family. You should just give up this idea!"
Fang Xiaocao's words echoed the sentiments of the entire Yu family. Wasn't that the truth?
Heaven knew how awful they felt when dealing with that woman, Wang Yue. It was like being constantly negated by someone.
Living with such a person would surely drive them mad.
"Xiao Sheng, listen to your grandmother," his eldest uncle said, glaring at his son.
The second and third uncles chimed in, agreeing that Wang Yue should not be married.
Suddenly, Yu Sheng interjected, "We don't have the money, but doesn't cousin Liu Nian have it? We can borrow from him."
"Slap!" As soon as he said that, Fang Xiaocao slapped the table.
"How could you even say that? Just now, for your so-called girlfriend, Grandma already offended Liu Nian. Forget borrowing money, even the money your father and the others have as small business owners might go down the drain. And you're still thinking about that crazy woman Wang Yue? Are you even still our Yu family's descendant?"
Yu Sheng hadn't expected his grandmother to be so angry and immediately fell silent.
The three uncles, recalling their earlier treatment of their nephew, also felt a pang of guilt.
They had indeed overlooked their nephew and wronged him.
If they had known Wang Yue wouldn't become a Yu family bride, they shouldn't have shown her so much respect. Now, they had offended their wealthy nephew. Who knew if he would help them again?
Just as they were thinking this, Zhang Liunian returned with his wife and daughter. The moment they entered, they were met with the gazes of the entire Yu family.
Yu Xiaohua, not understanding what was happening, sat down and asked, "Why are you all looking at us like that?"
She had just returned after taking her son and daughter-in-law to see a barefoot doctor, so she was unaware of what had transpired at her maiden home.
Seeing her daughter and grandson return, Fang Xiaocao forced a smile and said, "We've decided not to let Xiao Sheng be with that Wang Yue. That woman never intended to marry Xiao Sheng."
Yu Sheng was not surprised by his mother's decision; she was the most sensible among her siblings.
"This is a good thing. The conditions she set were so high, it's obvious she didn't want to marry Xiao Sheng. It's good that you broke up," Yu Xiaohua nodded in agreement.
At this point, Yu Sheng suddenly chimed in, "This breakup isn't as simple as us wanting it to be. Wang Yue has to agree to it, otherwise, none of us can afford to offend her family. And from what I know of her, she'll definitely go find her father to deal with us. For now, we should think about what to do!"
Fang Xiaocao listened, then thought for a moment and looked at her daughter's family, reminding them, "Xiaohua, perhaps you should go back first to avoid any conflict."
She had wronged her grandson earlier because of that lunatic, and now a big problem might arise. She wanted to do something good for her grandson by letting them leave first.
Zhang Liunian didn't reply, but Yu Xiaohua seemed tempted. However, when she looked at her son, she only saw his expressionless face.
What did her son mean? Did he want to leave, or not? Yu Xiaohua was confused and dared not speak.
"Grandma, there's a reason for everything. She was beaten by me. I'll wait here today and see how many people she can bring." If this matter wasn't resolved, Zhang Liunian wouldn't leave.
This conflict was originally between him and Wang Yue. Although his grandmother's family wasn't particularly close to him, he had to resolve his own affairs and not involve his grandmother's family.
Seeing that he was indeed going to confront her, the three uncles began to persuade him to leave as soon as possible.
"Liunian, you can't fight against so many people with just your fists. It's better to leave early."
"Liunian, Uncle is sorry. Because of this brat Xiao Sheng, you were wronged. Uncle apologizes to you on his behalf."
"Liunian, Third Uncle thinks it's best for you to retreat. That woman seems to have an impressive background, and you might not be able to handle it."
"..."
Zhang Liunian still did not agree. He was not someone who liked to run away.
Seeing that he wasn't speaking, Yu Sheng joined in the persuasion, "Cousin, you should leave. The Wang family is said to have great influence in Nancheng and is also involved with people from the underworld. How can someone like you, a small business owner, deal with their Wang family?
Earlier, I, your cousin, was wrong to you, to attack you for a woman. I'm sorry, I'm useless."
Yu Sheng knew that after he decided to give up on Wang Yue, he felt he had acted wrongly. He sincerely apologized to Zhang Liunian.
Zhang Liunian did not accept his apology but still said, "When it comes to important matters like marriage, you have to think it through yourself."
Zhang Liunian remembered that his eldest cousin's wife was not this wealthy woman. Therefore, this woman was merely a passerby, a passerby who had humiliated the Yu family.
It was just that Zhang Liunian hadn't known about this beforehand.
Yu Sheng hugged his head in pain upon hearing this, not knowing what to say.
It was at this moment that a deafening roar echoed from outside.
Zhang Liunian could clearly feel the mud house of his grandmother shake.
"What's going on? Is it an earthquake?" the eldest uncle exclaimed, startled, and got up to walk outside.
At this moment, Wang Yue's incredibly arrogant voice sounded again from outside.
"All you Yu family members, get out! Especially your Yu family's grandson, make him come out and kowtow to me. Otherwise, my father will help me flatten your entire Yu family!"
Suddenly singled out, Zhang Liunian instructed his wife not to move and then walked out.
As soon as he exited the main hall, he saw that the courtyard was filled with thugs. Behind the thugs, a car was slowly driving into the courtyard.
The loud noise earlier was caused by Wang Yue having someone use a car to knock down the Yu family's mud courtyard wall.
Zhang Liunian shifted his gaze to the thugs in the courtyard. There were about thirty of them, all holding weapons, ranging from carrying poles to wooden sticks. It seemed they intended to get serious this time.
"You son of a bitch, you're finally coming out. I'll give you a chance. Kneel before me and lick my shoes clean. If you make me happy, I might let you off." Wang Yue's eyes flashed with admiration when she saw Zhang Liunian.
This man was indeed incredibly handsome. It was a shame he seemed to be married, otherwise, she would have wanted to play around with him.