They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 133 Even Old Fourth Only Wants a Wife
Zhang's face was as white as paper, and she was so terrified that she almost dropped the broom in her hand.

"you dare."

Even the fourth brother was a shameless rogue, so it was incredibly easy for him to manipulate someone like Zhang, who was both stupid and timid.

"Hmph, let's see if I dare. I'm not like you, you wouldn't dare to do it and admit it."

Even if this matter becomes public, what good will it do you?

"Can't I just stand up for myself instead of steaming buns? Who told you to break your promise? Give me a wife, and I promise I won't tell anyone. Otherwise, this isn't over. Anyway, it's not me who broke my promise, so what am I afraid of?"

Zhang was both angry and scared and almost cried. Even though she was such a greedy and stingy person, she still endured the pain and offered to give Lian Lao Si money as compensation, just hoping that this matter would be over as soon as possible.

Even the fourth brother was determined not to take the money, but only wanted a wife.

What does he need money for? He'd spend it all without hesitation. He's only thirty, and his family is so poor that it's impossible for him to get married again, but he's a man, and he wants a wife.

Besides, the Liang family is really well-off. With a wife, why would they worry about starving to death?
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; if you miss it, you'll never have a wife in your life.

No matter what Zhang said, even the fourth son wouldn't budge.

Zhang was so angry she was almost crying: "Do you think I don't want that little bitch to get out of here? She was born to bring bad luck to our family. With her around, things will never be good. But I can't control her now. What do you want me to do? What can I do?"

Even the fourth brother glanced at Zhang Shi with a hint of disdain. He had made his point so clear, so what was Zhang Shi thinking? She was still going around in circles like a wheel.

Fine, fine, you really want to force him to explain himself clearly, huh? Well then, he can explain himself clearly.

“I don’t necessarily need that Xu woman. I just need a wife, even if it’s not Xu woman.”

Zhang was stunned, feeling even more helpless, as if the sky were falling. "If it's not Xu, then who else could it be? There's no one else! Where am I supposed to find a matchmaker for you?"

Even someone like the fourth sister, if she dared to go to anyone's house to propose marriage, she would be beaten out with a big stick.

Even if she were stupid, she would know that this was something that couldn't be done.

Even the fourth brother smiled meaningfully: "Auntie, don't you have a daughter?"

Zhang's eyes widened, and she felt a chill run down her spine: "What did you say? Cui'er?"

"No, no!"

Cui'er was only sixteen. She had been hoping that after her youngest son passed the imperial examination, she could find a good match for her daughter. Mother and daughter were both very proud when they talked about this, and they were already looking for a suitable family, at least a scholar. After all, her son Mingxiang was already a scholar at such a young age, and his future was immeasurable. What was wrong with his sister marrying a scholar? He hadn't even mentioned that his wife's second brother would have to wait another two or three years. If he passed the imperial examination, he would have to marry a daughter from a small landlord's family to be a suitable match.
Lian Lao Si? What is Lian Lao Si anyway?

How could her Cui'er possibly marry Lian Lao Si?

Lian Lao Si sneered: "If you're not willing, then there's nothing to talk about. I'm going to make a scene about this! I'm not afraid of losing face."

"Don't!"

"Humph!"

When the fourth brother left, he was beaming with pride, his face beaming, and his steps light, clearly having achieved his goal.

Zhang was in a daze. She looked at her thumb, which still had some bright red blood on it, and squatted down, covering her face and sobbing bitterly.

That evening, when the family found out about it, Liang Cuier immediately burst into tears and made a scene. She refused to marry him, even if it meant death! She had secretly peeked at that fourth brother a few days ago out of curiosity, and she absolutely refused to marry that kind of person.

Uncle Liang was also furious. He pointed at Zhang and cursed her, and couldn't help but kick her twice.

Zhang herself cried, "What can I do? He's a shameless scoundrel. He has nothing to lose, so what can I do? If I don't agree, and he makes a scene, what will happen to Mingxiang? I can't ruin Mingxiang, sob sob sob."

Liang Cuier accused bitterly, "So you're going to ruin me? Are you even my mother anymore?!"

"I didn't want to either, Cui'er, Cui'er!"

"I don't care! I won't marry him, I won't marry him!" The eldest branch of the Liang family reaped what they sowed, and chaos ensued.

At this moment, Xu Zhichun had just returned from Liang Lizheng's house. They had already discussed who to ask for help, and the bricks, sand, gravel, and timber would begin to be transported tomorrow, with construction starting two days later.

Over the past few days, she has gradually packed up and tidied up the house. Aunt Zhu'er and her husband, Xiao Yan and her husband, and Chun Fen all helped to move the things to Aunt Zhu'er's house.

Once construction starts here, we'll temporarily make konjac tofu, konjac knots, and ice jelly at Aunt Zhu'er's house.

They stayed at Liang Lizheng's house for the night.

I don't need to spend time with her during the Spring Equinox; I can just go home.

Zhu'er's aunt's house only had her and Qi Tian. Although there was a room, it was not convenient for Xu Zhichun to stay overnight.

Xu Zhichun wanted to build the new house as soon as possible, so he hired a lot of people. They paid him thirty coins a day without meals, and he hired a total of twenty-six people. It would take at most ten days to finish the job.

Thinking that she would soon have a new house to live in, the shadow of the previous incident gradually faded away, and Xu Zhichun was filled with joy and excitement.

Building a new house and a big yard according to one's own wishes, and then decorating the new house little by little according to one's own wishes, is indeed a pleasant thing.

However, this evening's good mood was somewhat dampened.

Xu Zhichun and Chunfen were chatting and relaxing in the courtyard, preparing to go to sleep soon, when Liang Cuier burst in crying.

"Cousin-in-law! Cousin-in-law! Waaaaah!"

Liang Cuier, sobbing uncontrollably, knelt down before Xu Zhichun with a thud: "Sister-in-law, please, please save me! Waaaaah!"

Xu Zhichun was startled, and Liang Chunfen also opened her eyes wide in confusion.

"Cui'er, what are you doing? Get up and we can talk about it later."

"No, I won't get up unless you agree, sister-in-law."

Xu Zhichun's gaze darkened slightly; he disliked such seemingly weak but actually coercive words.

"Spring Equinox, help her up."

"okay."

Liang Chunfen stepped forward to help Liang Cuier.

Since Sister-in-law Zhichun said to help Liang Cuier up, then we must help her up, whether she wants to or not.

With such force, Liang Chunfen "supported" Liang Cuier as if she were a little chick. No matter how much Liang Cuier fell, it was no use; she was still involuntarily lifted up by her.

She had no choice but to give up, and still cried her heart out to Xu Zhichun.

Neither Xu Zhichun nor the original owner had any connection with Liang Cuier. The original owner wisely kept her distance from her uncle's family, and Xu Zhichun did the same.

Although Liang Cuier called her "sister-in-law," their relationship was merely one of exchanging greetings when they met on the street.

It was late at night, and Xu Zhichun hesitated for a moment before not leading Liang Cuier into the house.

What if I can't explain it clearly?

She didn't want to get involved with any of that family members, not even the seemingly harmless Liang Cuier.

"What happened? Stop crying and tell me, I don't know anything if you keep crying."

(End of this chapter)