After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 63 Su Tai Prepares for Marriage
The Han family of Zhongmen Village also benefited this time, earning more than three hundred taels of silver. The villagers were extremely envious and regretted not arranging a marriage with Su Chunlin back then. They said that the Xiong family had already broken off the engagement, and everyone had a chance. Who was it that kept saying that Su's daughter was stupid? They were the ones who missed their chance to make a fortune.

They gritted their teeth and mocked Xiong Kai for being unlucky. Look at how prosperous the Su family was after breaking off the engagement with the Xiong family. After the drought, they bought land, built houses, and made a fortune from the bumper harvest.

I heard that Shen Yi, who married into the Su family, has now built a big courtyard and made a lot of money this year. On the other hand, the Xiong family is still struggling. After Xiong Kai married Mo Chunxiang, he not only didn't get any help from his wife's family, but he also had to be filial to his parents-in-law. His own life became more and more difficult.

The rumors eventually reached Ximen Village.

Before Xiong Kai could say anything, Guan Shi couldn't sit still any longer and, for the first time ever, brought a basket of wild vegetables and eggs to the door.

Upon seeing so many things, Xiong Mu Niu was overjoyed and warmly led Guan Shi into the house, saying, "We're all from the same village. You can come whenever you want. Why did you bring all this?"

Mo Chunxiang came out of the house and was somewhat surprised to see the things, but she didn't say anything. She led Guan Shi into the house and asked, "Mother, what day is it today? Why did you bring these things to our door?"

Guan sat down angrily. "How could I not come? Who knows what rumors are circulating outside! Your mother-in-law and husband haven't said anything yet, but who knows if they're unhappy and will neglect you in the future."

"Mother, what are you saying! I'm living a good life, and I even gave birth to a son for Xiong Kai. How dare they neglect me?" Mo Chunxiang found Guan Shi's words inexplicable.

Guan knew from her expression that she was still unaware of the situation, so she immediately told her all the rumors circulating outside.

Mo Chunxiang was truly enraged and jumped up and down on the spot, shouting, "Bullshit! A fool dares to compare himself to me! He should take a piss and see if he's even worthy! The Su family must have done something shady, otherwise how could they have become rich overnight?"

Guan was startled and quickly covered Mo Chunxiang's mouth, "Don't talk nonsense! The Su family's wheat, soybeans and peanuts have caught the county magistrate's eye. Now they are a well-known family in front of the county magistrate, unlike ordinary farmers."

Even if you're furious, you can't go against the government. We can't do anything about the Su and Shen families right now, so I can only put on a show. At least I can't confirm the rumors that you're using your husband's family to subsidize your own family, otherwise people will talk about you behind your back!

As she spoke, Guan gritted her teeth and said, "Your father and I discussed it and decided to contribute half the money to help you build another room, so that the children will have enough space to live in when they grow up. In addition, your eldest and second eldest brothers also helped Xiong Kai build a cart, which will be delivered to you in a couple of days."

"Mother, isn't this too much trouble for you?" Mo Chunxiang asked, her face full of gratitude, but at the same time, she felt increasingly resentful towards Su Tai and Shen Yi.

When Xiong Kai returned from outside, he was surprised to see Guan Shi there as well, and greeted her rather unenthusiastically.

Niu told Xiong Kai what Guan had just said with a delighted expression.

Xiong Kai finally showed a hint of joy and respectfully thanked Guan.

Mr. Guan felt relieved and said some more words of concern before leaving.

Mo Chunxiang, with an arrogant air, boasted to Xiong Kai, "Looking around the whole village, who else has a father-in-law who supports his son-in-law like this! You've really married a treasure by marrying me."

Xiong Kai smiled, picked up the child and gave him a big kiss, "My precious son, you must remember to be filial to your maternal grandparents and your uncles in the future." Mo Chunxiang felt a little more at ease and turned to go into the house.

Niu whispered in Xiong Kai's ear, "You really scared your mother to death just now! We're from the same village as the Mo family, we see each other all the time. Even if the rumors are true, you can't give your mother-in-law a hard time. Fortunately, the Mo family are all smart people. When the news of our house construction gets out, no one will laugh at you anymore."

As for the Su family, they have nothing to do with our family anymore. Even if they make a fortune, we won't benefit from it, so there's nothing to covet."

Speaking of this, Xiong Kai was furious and truly regretted his impulsive actions. Unfortunately, what's done is done, and it was too late. Now that the Mo family was willing to help him build a house, he felt a little better.

Xiong Kai thought things had ended there, but he didn't expect there would be even more unpleasant things to come.

Once the autumn harvest was over, it was time for Su Tai to get married.

At this moment, she had just harvested the two acres of water chestnuts from Tu Shi Kong and made a calculation. This stuff has a higher yield per acre than rice, yielding 3,000 kilograms per acre. If she gives half of it to Tu Shi Kong, she can get 6,000 kilograms for herself. Moreover, the purchase price given by the automatic trading cabinet is the same as that of rice, so the cost-effectiveness is simply too high.

Inspired by water bamboo, Su Tai originally wanted to try planting lotus root, but the person selling the seeds told her that lotus root needs to be planted for at least a year, so she was immediately discouraged and decided to stick to planting water bamboo.

After planting the water chestnuts, she still had to pay the groundhog a year's wages, and her virtual currency balance suddenly became more than four thousand, which made her feel a pang of heartache.

Fortunately, the thought of getting married distracted her.

Han placed the finally altered wedding dress in front of Su Tai and rambled on, "Try it on first to see if it fits. If there are any problems, have Xiao Yu alter it for you. Your father and I have discussed it and decided to give you two hundred taels as dowry. Your brother said that Shen Yi's house is big, and the Shen family doesn't have any cattle. We plan to buy another cow for Shen Yi and have also purchased some furniture. It should be almost finished."

Besides these, there are also fabrics for all four seasons, twelve quilts, and tomorrow I'll take you and Xiaoyu to town to choose some jewelry, that should be about it."

Su Tai, listening from the side, was terrified. "Mother, are you going to give me all our possessions as a dowry? What family gives their daughter a dowry of an ox? Two hundred taels, not twenty! You and my father are willing, but do you think my brother and the others will agree? Even Xiao Yu will probably have her own thoughts."

Hearing this, Ruan Xiaoyu, who was about to enter the door, shook her head frantically like a startled rabbit. "Big sister, I have no objection, I have no objection at all! If it weren't for my brother-in-law helping to get the seeds of peanuts and soybeans, our family wouldn't have been able to seize the opportunity to make big money. It's not excessive for Uncle and Aunt to give you any dowry. It's only right."

Hearing this, Madam Han was even more pleased with Ruan Xiaoyu, her eyes and brows filled with smiles. "You are a sensible and good child. Tomorrow when you go to town, you should also choose some things yourself. What Xiaotai has, you can have too."

Ruan Xiaoyu looked terrified and shook her head in refusal, "Auntie, you are my great benefactors for helping me bury my grandfather and taking me in. I am already very content with the good food and comfortable living conditions in this home, and I do not need to buy jewelry."

"I said I'd give it to you, so I will!" Madam Han laughed happily, then turned to Su Tai and said earnestly, "Shen Yi has no elders in his family. After you marry into the family, you'll have to rely on yourself in everything. The only thing your parents can do is prepare more dowry for you. We really can't help with anything else. Just accept it with peace of mind."

(End of this chapter)