CHAPTER 97: CHAPTER 97: DIFFERENT PEOPLE, DIFFERENT METHODS

Mrs. Qin let Old Mrs. Luo talk about this matter, after all, she is Luo Anguo’s biological mother, and her words are definitely more effective than her sister-in-law’s.

This matter probably has to be spoken about carefully. The couple, one blind and one crippled, might be planning to wait until Luo Anping grows up to marry off Beisitian and collect a large betrothal gift. In that case, they probably won’t agree easily.

This is also why Mrs. Qin let Old Mrs. Luo speak on their behalf.

"Mom, this matter is beneficial to everyone. As the saying goes, ’a fertile field doesn’t let water flow to others.’ That girl can now earn money and support the family. If she really gets married out, no matter how much we get as a betrothal gift, it would still not be worthwhile. It would be better to keep her within the family. As long as this hen lays eggs, there will be eggs to eat!" Qin Hongmei was afraid Old Mrs. Luo wouldn’t explain clearly and would end up cursing at Mrs. Qin, wasting the opportunity.

"You need to break it down for them. We’re doing this for their good. By then, after we host a banquet, we will become a family again, with one more person to take care of them. What a great thing!"

Old Mrs. Luo was buttoning up, while Qin Hongmei was talking on the side.

"Enough, what are you nagging about? Do I need you to teach me?" Old Mrs. Luo glared at her.

Qin Hongmei quickly laughed, saying, "Of course, of course, mom is more capable than me, naturally not needing my teaching. Isn’t it better for both of us to talk? Alright, mom, I’ll be waiting for your news!"

Old Mrs. Luo went alone, and it was expected that Luo Anguo and Mrs. Qin were filled with disbelief upon hearing what she said!

Even without hosting a banquet, in the village, Beisitian had been Luo Xudong’s ’wife’ for so many years, and now they actually want her to marry her husband’s older brother!

How could they come up with such an absurd idea!

Old Mrs. Luo, thinking about Beisitian’s salary, still came despite knowing that Qin Hongmei’s intentions weren’t good.

Upon hearing her son’s words, she got angry immediately.

"Have I raised you as a son for nothing? You’ve been paralyzed on the kang for so many years, and I’ve never asked you to fulfill your filial piety. Now there’s this little thing, which is beneficial for everyone, and not only do you disagree, but you also take this attitude towards your old mother! I truly have raised an ungrateful wretch!"

Hearing Old Mrs. Luo pressuring him with filial duty again, Luo Anguo didn’t explain much and merely said three words: Not agreeing!

Mrs. Qin was so angry her face turned white, sitting aside and trembling. Their family had just started to get better, and they’re up to these schemes, really leaving no room for survival!

What on earth is Qin Hongmei plotting!

Luo Anguo’s attitude was firm, and Old Mrs. Luo returned defeated for the first time!

Mrs. Qin had already predicted this; the couple must still be counting on that betrothal gift. Short-sighted fools!

This matter can’t be rushed, but it also can’t be delayed. It’s unclear where Luo Aiguo stands on this. If he could also support it, that would be good.

Mrs. Qin didn’t dare to rely too much on Luo Aiguo, as he often sided with outsiders. After all, the brothers’ families have been separated for some time, yet he still thinks about them.

If Luo Xuhua also has an interest in Beisitian, then this matter would be easier!

If it really doesn’t work out in the end, they can only resort to desperate measures!

Mrs. Qin felt this matter had too many benefits for her, so she was determined to make it happen no matter what.

In the evening, Luo Aiguo and Luo Xuhua returned. Seeing the two of them together, Mrs. Qin didn’t bring up the matter for the time being and waited to talk to Luo Xuhua alone later.

She felt that Luo Xuhua was bound to agree, after all, he didn’t have the capability to marry, and here was a ready-made opportunity—how could he refuse?

When Beisitian returned and saw Luo Anguo and Mrs. Qin both infuriated, it was indeed because of this incident.

After hearing Mrs. Qin’s words, Beisitian’s expression truly turned cold, with a chill flashing in her eyes.

She hadn’t taken Qin Hongmei seriously before because she was unwilling to engage in conflicts with a countryside woman—it was meaningless and a waste of energy and time.

But exactly this countryside woman she had looked down upon actually dug such a big pit for her!

The only relief for Beisitian was that Luo Anguo and Mrs. Qin held their ground on this matter; otherwise, she would have been utterly disappointed.

Luo Anping, on the side, didn’t quite understand what had happened. He only knew that if his parents agreed to Grandma’s proposal, his sister would have to leave their family.

"Sis, don’t be afraid. I’ll marry you! If I marry you, then Brother won’t be able to, right?"

Beisitian almost sprayed out water; a child of no more than five or six years didn’t even understand what marrying meant.

Mrs. Qin glared at him, upset, "Don’t talk nonsense, go and sit somewhere else, stop causing trouble!"

Luo Anping felt a little wronged, and his confidence that had just risen faded under Mrs. Qin’s scolding.

Beisitian sat on the bench in silence, and Mrs. Qin looked worried. Her mother-in-law was truly muddle-headed. This must have been Qin Hongmei’s idea. Besides her, no one else had the genius for such a rotten idea!

"For this matter, we’ll insist on not agreeing; they have no choice. Little Tian’er, you don’t need to worry too much," Luo Anguo said after taking a puff of smoke.

Beisitian wasn’t worried about this. "I certainly won’t marry Luo Xuhua, but since they’ve brought it up, they definitely won’t let it rest easily."

Through Mrs. Qin’s eye incident, they understood what kind of person Qin Hongmei was. Initially, she made Mrs. Qin blind over such a trifle; now for this huge benefit, she would certainly resort to despicable means.

Immediately after Mrs. Qin finished talking about it, Beisitian instantly knew what Qin Hongmei was plotting—a plan that killed two birds with one stone, and all thanks to her ability to come up with it!

Not only to drive Luo Xuhua out but to also keep her under control, perhaps even eyeing her stable income.

Due to some special reasons, Beisitian’s stable salary hasn’t been fully settled yet, but the Beijing Main Store will soon draft an agreement, and everything previously owed will be reimbursed then.

No matter how low it would be, Beisitian estimated it wouldn’t fall below a hundred a month at the very least.

If she were to speak the truth, she didn’t know how envious Qin Hongmei would get!

"Dad, just make sure you firmly oppose this matter. Don’t worry about the rest; leave it to me," Beisitian said.

The couple exchanged looks, recalling the last time Beisitian said this, and the Zhang Family suffered a calamity. That family still worships Huang Daxian, and it doesn’t stop there. They’ve even significantly changed their diet; they used to eat steamed buns twice a week, but now they’re lucky if they have it once a month.

Thinking of this, Luo Anguo hurriedly said, "Little Tian’er, don’t call those wolves over, what if someone gets hurt!"

Beisitian smiled faintly, "Don’t worry, different people require different methods."