Reborn in the 1980s: I made my fortune hunting wild game in Changbai Mountain

"Boyfriend? What boyfriend? When did you start dating someone? How come your family doesn't know?"

Upon hearing this, Yu's father's face darkened, and he looked Xiao Tao and Yue Feng up and down with the gaze of an elder scrutinizing a junior.

The two brothers were dressed in military overcoats, leather hats, and high-top leather training shoes. Their clothing and demeanor were noticeably different from their peers. Coupled with the motorcycles parked at the entrance, they looked like men who were not to be trifled with.

Yu Panpan said in a cold tone, "It's been almost half a year! I was afraid my family wouldn't agree, so I didn't tell them! Now I have to tell them, I can't listen to your and my mother's arrangements and marry that disabled man surnamed Chen!"

“I don’t approve of your own relationship! In our Yu family, if you can’t get past me and your mother, no one else can change your mind!” Father Yu was worried, but he still wouldn’t budge.

Yue Feng smiled slightly at this moment: "Uncle, we've come all this way to solve a problem! Won't you invite us in? It's freezing cold outside!"

"Hmph! You're like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken—you're up to no good! I have nothing to say to you!" Father Yu curled his lip, his voice noticeably weaker, and stepped aside to make way for him to enter the house.

Yue Feng understood his thoughts through subtle details in the other person's body language. He gave Xiao Tao a wink, and the two of them swaggered straight toward the door of the north room.

Soon, Yu's father and Yu Panpan also entered the house from behind.

The room was simply furnished; it wasn't exactly destitute, but it was still quite shabby.

Looking around, the most valuable thing on the ground floor was an old-fashioned tin thermos.

Yu Panpan entered the room and immediately pulled out two patina-covered wooden stools for Xiao Tao and Yue Feng to sit on.

Yue Feng sat down with an air of nonchalance and said slowly, "Uncle, you don't need to be so hostile towards us!"

I heard about the family situation from Panpan. Xiaotao and I can help pay off the debts our family owes!
My younger brother, Xiao Tao, and Panpan fell in love on their own; they were both committed to each other.

I'm his brother, and I came to our house to resolve this issue, so we're not enemies, and you don't need to be so resistant!

"Can he really pay off the family's debts? That's no small sum!"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Yu's eyelids twitched slightly, and his voice trembled a little.

"How much money? Is there an IOU or any other documentation?"

“Three hundred and eighty yuan! I have an IOU!” Mr. Yu replied.

"If this money is paid back, does that mean Panpan won't have to marry the other person?" Yue Feng asked again.

"Yes! This money is the Chen family's betrothal gift! The two hundred and eighty is the money they lost gambling, and the hundred in cash is for Panpan's brother's wedding!"

Yue Feng nodded after listening: "Okay, Xiao Tao and I will come over tomorrow at noon! You should also call the other party's people over, and bring the necessary documents and IOUs. Then, the three families can settle things together in person!"

"This...isn't this inappropriate?"

Mr. Yu originally thought that Yue Feng would give him the money immediately after hearing this, but after realizing that this was not the case, his expression changed slightly.

"If you want to solve this problem, I doubt you can do it on your own. Otherwise, you wouldn't have forced Panpan to get married! Since I've taken charge of this matter, I'll definitely find a way to solve it once and for all!"
Let's call the other party over too! Let's settle things once and for all, so they don't come after us later!

"Okay then! But Panpan can't run around when she gets home today!"

"This young lady isn't even married yet, and she's already spending the night outside—it's not a good look!"

After a slight hesitation, Mr. Yu agreed, but at the same time made a small request.

After hearing this, Xiao Tao shook his head without hesitation: "That won't do! Panpan told me that you and my aunt locked her in the room and took her cotton-padded coat to the outer room, just in case she ran away!"

What if my brother and I leave, and then you change your mind? There's no room for discussion!

Yu Panpan immediately chimed in, "I don't live at home! Brother Xiao Tao will take me back to my dorm later! We'll come over again tomorrow!"
Once I've settled all my debts tomorrow, I'll be even with my family!
If your mother and I are willing to acknowledge me as our daughter, then I will come back to visit you during holidays! If you are not willing to acknowledge me, then you won't need to worry about my marriage or children at all!

Hearing Panpan say this, not only was Yu's father stunned, but even Yue Feng was a little confused.

This girl is so bold! She hasn't even finished dealing with the important matters yet, and she's already shown her true colors. This means she's going to completely sever ties with her family of origin.

Even though Yue Feng has lived two lives, he is still somewhat indecisive when it comes to issues related to family and kinship.

For example, when facing his older brother and sister-in-law's attitude at the beginning, Yue Feng still cared more about family ties and couldn't be absolutely calm and cold-blooded.

But looking at Yu Panpan now, she actually took advantage of this 'negotiation' opportunity to directly state her position.

"My daughter, how could you say such heartless things!"

Upon hearing her daughter's attitude, Yu's mother's face fell, tears welled up in her eyes, and her tone was full of disappointment.

Yu Panpan remained unmoved: "Anyway, the situation has been explained clearly. You and Dad can think about it yourselves!"
If you don't agree, I'll run away with Brother Tao and never come back. I'll be transferred to work in another city, so you won't be able to find me!

No matter how much trouble the creditors cause, it won't affect me. You borrowed the money yourselves, so you should resolve it yourselves!

If we follow Brother Feng's plan and pay off the debt, our father-son relationship might improve a bit. We'll see how you behave afterwards!

Hearing his daughter's cold words, Mr. Yu was stunned for at least five seconds before he came to his senses.

Mr. Yu sighed, "Alright! Then call them over to our house tomorrow!"

"Our daughter's all grown up now, she's got her own way, your mother and I can't control her anymore!"

"Brother Tao, Brother Feng, we've finished talking, let's go!" Yu Panpan was the first to turn around and leave the north room without looking back.

Before leaving, Yue Feng said, "We'll be back with the money at 10:30 tomorrow morning! Uncle, we're leaving! Xiao Tao, let's go!"

"Oooo!"

Xiao Tao was a little slow to realize what was going on, and before he could even process what was happening, he responded and followed Yue Feng out of the house.

Three people, two vehicles, quickly started their motorcycles and disappeared into the distance.

After Xiao Tao drove Yu Panpan away from Dashilazi Village, they stopped not far outside the village.

"Panpan, are you really going to cut ties with your family?" Xiao Tao asked with some concern.

It's not that Xiao Tao has any opinion about this, but it's mainly that this kind of operation is a bit too extreme.

Xiao Tao may be impulsive, but he values ​​family and kinship quite a bit and doesn't want his wife to completely sever ties with her family.

Yue Feng parked the car next to him without saying a word, and waited quietly for Yu Panpan's reply.

Yu Panpan bit her lip before mustering the courage to say, "I've lived at home for seventeen years, and I know my parents' way of doing things all too well!"

They are short-sighted parents who have no ability outside and can only exert their authority over their children!
When dealing with them, you can't rely on luck. You have to aim high to get somewhere in between. If you aim for mediocrity right away, you'll only end up failing!

That's why I spoke so decisively just now, precisely because I didn't want to sever family ties.

As long as I force my parents to make a decision, and settle the debt tomorrow to eliminate any potential problems, there will definitely be a chance to mend the relationship later! My brother has always been good to me since I was little, and I can't really abandon family ties!" Hearing this statement that one can achieve the best by aiming high and the worst by aiming low, Yue Feng nodded admiringly.

This girl is incredibly shrewd. She has a very clear understanding of family ties and what she needs; she's frighteningly calm.

Yue Feng: "Okay, since we've already said it in front of your aunt and uncle, it's no big deal!"

Once things are settled by tomorrow, you won't have to worry anymore. Go back to work and live your lives as usual!
Xiao Tao, are you taking Panpan back to her dormitory? Or to a restaurant?

Xiao Tao turned to look at Yu Panpan, who said, "Let's go back to the hotel first! We can go back to the office tomorrow after things are settled! I wonder how the Chen family will react to this news. To prevent them from taking any desperate measures, we can't give them any opportunity!"

"Okay, let's go back to the hotel then!"

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On the other side, after his daughter and Xiao Tao and Yue Feng left, Yu's father sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) and began to worry.

He signed and put his fingerprints when gambling and borrowing money. Although he was tricked, no one forced him to do so from beginning to end.

Now that his daughter has found two formidable outsiders who look like they're not to be trifled with, and even readily offered to pay off his gambling debts, Lao Yu is a bit undecided.

After all, the Chen family is a well-established and influential family in Huangnitang Township. With three sons, they are not to be trifled with. Now that he has gone back on his word, the other party may not let the matter rest once they hear the news.

"Husband! How are we going to explain this to the Chen family?" At this moment, Yu's mother approached and asked with a worried expression.

Mr. Yu frowned and said, "My daughter made it very clear just now. Either she runs away and the family doesn't care about anything, or at least she can pay off the debts for the family! We have no choice!"

"What if the Chen family turns against us after hearing the news?"

“If you’re going to turn on me, then I’ll take it! I owe you the money, and I put my fingerprint on it! If I had a choice, I, Yu Xiaoming, would never have sold my daughter!” Old Yu gritted his teeth and stood up from the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).

"Honey! How about we wait for our son to come back so he can go with you and we can look after each other?"

"No need, I'll take responsibility for my own actions!" Yu Xiaoming took off his patched jacket from behind the door, put it on, and walked out of the house.

Forty-five minutes later, Yu Xiaoming arrived at Chen Mengshi's doorstep.

The Chen family, as an old household in Huangnitang Township, has a rich history and tradition.

The house in the village was a large five-room brick house, much better than the mud-brick house of Old Yu's family.

Yu Xiaoming walked to the door and knocked on the large iron gate a few times. Soon, the dog inside started barking.

"Who?"

"It's me, Yu Xiaoming!"

Soon the door opened, and Chen Mengshi's wife came out to greet them.

"It's your father-in-law! Please come inside! My husband is busy making arrangements for his child's wedding in a few days!"

Yu Xiaoming kept a straight face and didn't answer, but nodded and followed him into the house.

Chen Mengshi's wife wasn't lying. Inside, Old Chen was sitting at the table with several booklets laid out. His two married sons, the eldest and second eldest, were also sitting respectfully beside him. Only the pampered youngest son was nowhere to be seen.

In the countryside, a son's wedding is a big event, and the Chen family is a well-known and respected family, so there are more things to consider. Even before the wedding day, Chen Mengshi had already started making preparations.

"Father-in-law is here! Please take a seat! Xiao Long, make some tea for your uncle!" Chen Mengshi greeted him with a smile.

Yu Xiaoming had already thought it through on his way here. After entering the room, he didn't sit down but stood in the central hall and started speaking.

"It seems our marriage can't happen! My daughter has found a boyfriend in the city and came to our house today! She made it very clear that if we force her to marry your mistress, she'll kill herself!"

"What? I've never heard you mention this before!" Upon hearing this, Chen Mengshi straightened his back instantly, his brows furrowing into a knot.

“My son Panpan rarely comes home since he started working. Neither his mother nor I know anything about what he does outside! He owes your Chen family money. Come to our house tomorrow with the written agreement, and Panpan’s boyfriend across the street will settle the debt for you!”
"The marriage arrangements we had agreed upon for the children have to be cancelled!" Yu Xiaoming continued.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mengshi's eldest son, Chen Wenlong, smashed the enamel teacup that had just been filled with hot tea on the ground.

"What did you say? You damn old devil Yu, are you kidding us?!"

The next second, Chen Wenlong grabbed Yu Xiaoming by the collar and raised his fist as if to hit him.

"Old Yu, isn't what you're doing a bit unfair? The invitations are already more than half posted, and you're going to call off the engagement?"

Chen Mengshi did not scold his eldest son for his recklessness, but instead looked up and stared intently into Lao Yu's eyes.

The recent appearance of Yue Feng and Xiao Tao gave Yu Xiaoming a bit of unknown confidence. Even though he was being grabbed by the collar, he still said defiantly, "It's not right for me to break off the engagement, but it's right for you to set me up."

"I'll just pay you back the money I owe you. This is the new China now, how could we possibly abduct women?"

"Damn it, you dare to talk back!" The next second, Chen Wenlong's fist, as big as a sandbag, came down.

Yu Xiaoming took a solid punch and instantly got a black eye.

Seeing that the eldest brother had started fighting, the second brother, Chen Wenhu, joined the fray. The two brothers were tall and strong, and in front of their father, they punched and kicked Yu Xiaoming, giving him a good beating.

Only after Yu Xiaoming was beaten to the ground and collapsed did Chen Mengshi calmly call out, "Wenlong, Wenhu, stop hitting him!"

The two sons let go of his hands, and Chen Mengshi took two steps forward, squatted down, and Yu Xiaoming slowly helped him up, then straightened his collar.

After completing the entire set of actions, Chen Mengshi coldly said, "Judging from your confidence, your new son-in-law must have some money! I'll go to your house tomorrow morning to settle everything!"
I, Chen Mengshi, have never liked to force people to do things. No one forced you back then, and now you're backing out, but it's too late!

You dare to break off the engagement and slap the Chen family in the face? You better pray that your son-in-law has some ability.

If we can't be in-laws, then we can only be enemies! You know the consequences of offending the Chen family!

Yu Xiaoming wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his sleeve, and struggled to his feet while holding onto the door frame.

"I see!"

"Wenlong, see your Uncle Yu off!"

Chen Wenlong grabbed Yu Xiaoming's jacket and dragged him out of the house with a shove and shout, then slammed the iron gate shut.

After receiving a severe beating, Yu Xiaoming sat on the cold snow and it took him a long time to recover. He staggered to his feet and struggled to walk back.

After being beaten, Yu Xiaoming breathed a sigh of relief.

That's all I needed to say. The rest we'll have to wait and see tomorrow! (End of Chapter)