Chapter 129

In the east room, Grandma and Grandpa Wang forced smiles as they listened to Landlord Li boast. They felt quite uncomfortable.

Aside from his somewhat lecherous appearance, Landlord Li was so obese that it was nauseating. However, as the saying goes, “Buddha relies on gold, and people rely on clothes.” As Grandma Wang mentioned, due to his wealth, he was better maintained than his peers and didn’t look too old when dressed up. But could such a person really be their grandson-in-law?

Grandpa Wang glanced sideways at Grandma Wang and shook his head.

“My Li family owns twenty acres of land and is extremely wealthy. If she marries into my family, she won’t have to do anything but manage the household and bear sons. She’ll just enjoy a life of luxury,” Landlord Li boasted arrogantly.

Standing beside him, Madam Zhang laughed and praised, “Landlord Li is indeed a considerate person.”

“Of course, marrying a wife is to cherish her,” Landlord Li added.

Grandma Wang’s expression softened a bit, and just as she was about to speak, a sweet voice came from the door, “Grandmother, I’ve brought the tea.”

That voice?

Madam Zhang’s expression changed suddenly. Before she could react, Wang Min’er walked in, holding a tea tray.

It was early July, and the weather was hot. Wang Min’er, who had just come of age, was wearing a light pink summer dress that clung to her figure. A belt cinched her waist, and her hair was half-up, adorned with hairpins, making her look quite elegant.

Wang Min’er swayed her hips as she walked forward, quickly glancing around. She saw a woman and a man in the room, both dressed in fine clothes, but the man looked…

Disgusting!

What was this? Especially that fat man, whose eyes seemed glued to her, making her feel utterly repulsed!

Darn that Wang Yuan’er, choosing now of all times to go to the latrine!

However, Wang Min’er wasn’t foolish. She forced herself to endure the discomfort and served the man tea. As she inadvertently looked up, she saw the man drooling, which made her glare at him angrily.

But instead of getting angry, the man’s eyes lit up. His fan slipped from his hand as he leered at Wang Min’er’s chest.

Madam Zhang, already anxious, quickly pulled her daughter aside and asked angrily, “Why are you here? Where’s your elder sister?”

“She has an upset stomach and went to the latrine,” Wang Min’er stomped her foot.

“You…!” Madam Zhang was furious, silently cursing her for being foolish. It was clear that Wang Yuan’er had tricked her. But she couldn’t say much at the moment and instead said, “Quickly, go get your elder sister and tell her that your grandmother wants to ask her something. Hurry!”

Wang Min’er quickly responded and rushed out, but after searching the entire Wang household, she couldn’t find Wang Yuan’er. Frustrated, she returned to the room.

Meanwhile, in the east room, Landlord Li watched Wang Min’er’s slender figure disappear with reluctance. Wow, the Wang family might be an ordinary farming family, but their daughters were exceptional. This girl was even more beautiful and charming than the previous two. Imagining her in bed…

Landlord Li thought of that enchanting scene, feeling a warmth in his abdomen. He gulped down the cup of tea that Wang Min’er had brought him and eagerly asked the matchmaker, “Who was that girl just now?”

The matchmaker looked at Madam Zhang, who could only force a smile and answer, “That’s my daughter.”

Landlord Li’s eyes lit up upon hearing this and said, “I want this girl. If she marries into the Li family, I will give a hundred taels of betrothal money, plus fourteen sets of wedding gifts.”

Chapter 130

A bride price of one hundred taels of silver, plus fourteen betrothal gifts!

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang nearly jumped up—not out of joy, but out of anger!

Why?

Because Landlord Li’s generous offer wasn’t for Wang Yuan’er but for her precious daughter. How could this be?

A toad wishing to eat swan meat!

Madam Zhang almost cursed out loud but held back due to the situation, choking on her words.

What was Landlord Li? Though wealthy, he was an old man nearing fifty. To put it bluntly, who knew when he might stretch his legs and pass away? Her daughter, however, was a budding flower. A delicate, vibrant flower should be placed in a beautiful vase, not on cow dung!

He was dreaming, a toad wishing to eat swan meat!

Madam Zhang trembled with anger while her matchmaker friend, Madam Lai, was elated, tugging her sleeve and whispering, “One hundred taels plus fourteen betrothal gifts! Even noble ladies don’t get such offers!”

For daughters of farming families, they couldn’t compare to daughters of noble families. Even in wealthy families, the most they might get were a few loads of betrothal gifts, with a bride price of a few dozen taels being impressive. Landlord Li’s offer was unheard of in Changle Town, except for a wealthy family like the Tang’s.

As a matchmaker, if the marriage were successful, the higher the bride price and betrothal gifts, the higher her commission would be. She didn’t care who married; after all, they were all Wang’s daughters!

Madam Zhang glared at her, nearly wanting to eat her alive. What kind of people were these? Initially aiming for Wang Yuan’er, then looking at Qing’er, and now even targeting her daughter. Was he choosing girls at a brothel?

Madam Zhang wasn’t the only one with this thought; Grandma and Grandpa Wang felt the same.

Grandpa Wang, with a sullen face, looked at Grandma Wang and said, “Yuan’er is not that old yet, and still in mourning. Her marriage can wait. Why are you in such a hurry?”

This indicated dissatisfaction with Landlord Li and implied criticism towards her.

Grandma Wang’s face flushed, glaring at Madam Zhang. If it weren’t for this daughter-in-law, would she be so embarrassed?

Hearing such an offer from Landlord Li, most families would have quickly packed their daughters off. But Grandma Wang cared about appearances. Is Landlord Li picking girls like vegetables? If word got out, the entire Wang family couldn’t face anyone, especially with so many daughters to marry off.

Before Grandma Wang could respond, Landlord Li added, “My bride price is worthy of a noble lady. If you miss this opportunity, it won’t come again.”

Listen to that! Such condescending, arrogant words!

Grandma Wang was furious. She had intended to persuade Wang Yuan’er, but now that Landlord Li fancied Wang Min’er, how would this end?

For the first time, Grandma Wang felt stuck, forced to smile and say, “My granddaughter is still young. I want to keep her for a couple more years. She’s her mother’s only daughter, and she’s reluctant to part with her!”

Understanding the hint, Madam Zhang quickly added, “Yes, I have only one daughter, and she’s mischievous and immature. I want to keep her for a couple more years. Our eldest daughter is different, skilled and stable.”

“Skills don’t matter. My family has money. I only like that young lady. You decide!”

Hearing Landlord Li’s firm tone, Madam Zhang and the others were stunned.