Chapter 12: The Pressure is on Mu Jingzhou

As long as Su Tang said she was bullied, he would grab his weapon and beat them up.

Su Tang seriously suspected that Mu Jingzhou agreed to marry the original owner not only because he saw what he shouldn’t have seen, but also possibly because of the threat of physical violence from the Old Su family.

She said with a sweet smile, “No, Third Brother is very kind to me. He even let me buy meat and sugar for the return visit today.”

Mu Jingzhou silently placed the meat and sugar on the table.

Seeing his precious daughter happy, Old Su softened, “That’s thoughtful. Have a seat!”

Mu Jingzhou sat down. Su Tang poured him a glass of water to ease the awkwardness, “Third Brother, my mother’s cooking is the best! Let’s eat dinner here tonight before we go back.”

“Okay.” Mu Jingzhou had no objection.

Seeing him so obedient to his daughter, Old Su gradually became satisfied, saying, “Your mother has gone to pick vegetables. I’ll make braised pork for you tonight.”

“Great! What about my brothers and younger brothers?” Su Tang asked.

The Su family had two older brothers and two younger brothers; she was definitely the lucky baby girl.

“Your younger brother is at school, and the others have gone to work. We need to earn more work points this year to get your older brother a wife next year.” Old Su said.

Mu Jingzhou was secretly surprised: He had only given the Su family eighty-eight yuan as a bride price, how could they be short of money again?

“You’ve just gotten married, you must be short of money, right? Here, take this.” Old Su took an old handkerchief from the house, which wrapped a small package, and handed it to Su Tang.

Su Tang opened it and saw that it was money!

Thirty whole yuan!

“Dad? What’s this…?”

“For you two.”

Mu Jingzhou looked up in shock.

Old Su said with a stern face, “What’s so strange about that? Tangtang is my precious daughter from the Old Su family, she can’t go hungry or cold at your house.”

“I haven’t let her go hungry…”

“It’s not easy for you newlyweds, this money is part of your bride price. My Tangtang has been in poor health since she was a child, she’s prone to dizziness. Take this money back and let her eat well.”

Old Su’s words made Su Tang almost cry.

Wuwuwu, how could there be such a good father? He was so poor he couldn’t even afford to marry off his son, yet he was reluctant to spend the money from his daughter’s bride price.

Her original father was gone, driving a BMW and living in a villa, but he was unwilling to pay her five thousand yuan for college tuition. She had to laugh and beg him for a long time…

“After buying clothes and bedding for your wedding, there’s twenty yuan left. I’ll give you more when you have a baby,” Old Su said.

“Dad, no need.” Mu Jingzhou came to his senses and returned the money to Old Su, “I have money, I can support her.”

“What money do you have? The wedding cost over a hundred yuan, and your parents didn’t give a cent. If you’re not in debt, that’s considered successful! Take it!” Old Su said without hesitation, stuffing the money into Mu Jingzhou’s hands.

Mu Jingzhou felt a mix of emotions.

So, she was so spoiled at her parents’ home. No wonder she was so delicate, she would whine at the slightest bit of hardship. She couldn’t even do housework or cook.

Well, since he married her, he should continue to spoil her!

The idea only took a moment to take root in his heart, growing rapidly.

“Dad, we have money. It’s all given to Su Tang.” Mu Jingzhou said.

Su Tang didn’t want to take any more money from her father, and said, “Yes. Third Brother is very capable, we still have thirty yuan!”

“You kid, you’re really capable. No wonder Su Tang only wants you.” Old Su laughed happily.

His son-in-law was indeed capable, he could still have some money left after marrying his daughter.

His precious daughter really had good eyesight!

But the more so, the less he could let him look down on Tangtang. Her parents’ home must give her the confidence she needed.

“Jingzhou, my daughter has never done any work since she was a child. I originally wanted her to finish high school, but she’s not the type to study. However, she’s very well-behaved, you’re lucky to have married her.”

Su Tang:………

Dad, do you want to listen to what you’re saying?

“It’s not easy for you to work and support your family alone, this money is considered as Tangtang’s work points. Save it well, and use it to build a house in the future.” Old Su insisted, so Mu Jingzhou had to accept the money.

He said forcefully, “Dad, rest assured, I will take good care of her.”

“En. I believe you’re a good man! Responsible! Alright, you two sit, I’ll go cook.”

“Okay.”

Old Su carried the meat into the kitchen and started to build a fire and cook rice.

Soon, Su’s mother also returned, carrying a full basket of vegetables: potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, and greens.

“Mom.”

Su Tang and Mu Jingzhou stood up at the same time, both more reserved than the other.

After all, they were both “new” in-laws.

“Tangtang is back? Your father gave you the money, right?” Su’s mother asked.

It seemed that how to deal with the bride price was a decision made by the entire Old Su family. Before, because they didn’t trust Mu Jingzhou, they didn’t give it to them as a wedding gift.

Now that they found Mu Jingzhou pleasing, they started giving money.

“Yes, thank you, Mom and Dad.” Su Tang went forward and hugged Su’s mother, acting like a spoiled child, “Mom, why did you bring so many vegetables?”

“Take some back home with you.”

“Mom, you’re so good to me…”

“Silly girl, who else would I be good to if not you?”

Mu Jingzhou looked at their mother and daughter, thinking: If they have a daughter in the future, it will be the same scene, right?

Warmth welled up in his heart, making him feel much softer. He also felt hopeful about the future.

“Son-in-law, why are you standing there? Come and sit, I’ll go cook, it’ll be ready soon.” Su’s mother also went to the kitchen to work.

The sugar they bought hadn’t been touched at all.

The new son-in-law was uncomfortable, Mu Jingzhou asked Su Tang, “Where’s your firewood?”

“Ah?”

A few minutes later, Mu Jingzhou was chopping wood at the entrance of the Su family’s house.

Those who passed by stopped to praise him, “Su Tang found a good son-in-law, he even chops wood for his father-in-law on his return visit!”

“Yes, my Third Brother is so good.” Su Tang was very happy, her pretty chin raised high, like a proud little peacock.

Mu Jingzhou chopped wood even more vigorously…

From that day on, no one in Shanghe Village mocked Su Tang for extorting a marriage. They only envied her for her good skills in finding a good husband.

At dinner, Su’s brothers and younger brothers also returned. Seeing the neatly stacked firewood at the entrance, they were shocked.

After knowing that it was chopped by Mu Jingzhou, they let down their guard and chatted and drank with Mu Jingzhou.

The meal was rich and delicious, and they ate their fill.

Before leaving, they also gave them many vegetables and a piece of cured chicken.

On the way home, Mu Jingzhou held Su Tang’s hand tightly, his heart pounding.

Once, he had been somewhat unwilling. But since he decided to get married, he had let go.

Now, he was filled with happiness.

He had married the right woman, and he would live a good life!

“Brother Mu, when will Mingzhu be back?”

At this moment, someone shouted from the other side of the river.