Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Chapter 529 530. Negotiation
Huang Pingguo had no idea that her family had misunderstood her.

Although they accompanied the master and mistress all the way to Lingnan, the master and mistress did not mistreat them along the way, not to mention that they were treated so well when they arrived in Lingnan.

Finally, a sense of regret welled up in his heart. If he had listened to Zhuang Datou back then, would he not be in this trouble today?
Looking at the house next door, it was quiet. I wonder what Zhuang Datou had told his family. Why was it so quiet and no one was making a scene?

The people who run the gambling dens aren't unwilling to cause trouble, but they're afraid to now.

Because Zhuang Datou had threatened them from the beginning that if they dared to cause trouble and didn't follow his instructions, they would part ways.

How could parents be manipulated like this? They immediately tried to open the door, but Zhuang Datou blocked their way and told them in a sinister tone, "If you really cause trouble, I'll ask the master to write another indenture, and I'll sell myself."

Then you'd better think this through. I can't even protect myself, what can you possibly gain?

"Oh, you don't actually think you can get this house or my family's assets, do you? These are all my wife's dowry. I'll write a divorce agreement, and it really has nothing to do with our family."

This short sentence was enough to intimidate the dealers. Anyone with a brain would understand how to settle this score.

Zhuang's father, Zhuang Tian, ​​sighed, "I know you won't welcome us here with our families."

With so many people pressing down on you, it really isn't right.

But it's not that we can't make ends meet; we have no other choice.

Zhuang Datou looked coldly at his father, "Dad, I haven't been around for so many years, and you've still managed to live your lives just fine."

"Now that there are no disasters or hardships, and the weather is favorable, how can people not make ends meet?"

Zhuang Tian wasn't embarrassed when he was exposed. "Life at home is tough, but no one will starve. However, I don't want my whole family to continue to suffer from poverty for the rest of their lives."

Now that you've made something of yourself, you can't just think about living a good life on your own.

You have to help your brother out. Only when you brothers all live a good life can we, as parents, have peace of mind.

Zhuang Datou said, "Dad, what you're saying is a bit ridiculous. I have the life I have today because of my own hard work."

My older brother and younger brother are both able-bodied and they can make a living with their own hands.

Besides, I'm just an ordinary person working for someone else; I don't have the ability to support everyone.

Zhuang Tian turned around and stopped his family members from speaking, earnestly advising them, "We're all family, let's sit down and discuss things properly."

Zhuang Datou: "If you had made this attitude clear from the start, then it wouldn't be impossible to discuss it. But what have you been doing these past few days?"

"You bully Dongmei when I'm not home. This whole family is perfectly capable; we all depend on her, a pregnant woman, to take care of you all while she's heavily pregnant. Why didn't you call us family then?"

At this point, Zhuang's mother could no longer bear it. "I knew it was the Beigo people who were up to something. What kind of daughter-in-law doesn't do anything and doesn't serve her parents-in-law?"

You haven't been by our side for so many years and haven't fulfilled your filial duties. Now, why shouldn't we ask him to do more?
Don't forget that your sister-in-law has been taking care of everything at home and outside all these years, and she hasn't complained at all.

And she's heavily pregnant? He's sizing her up, thinking, "Which woman can't have a child? She's so delicate. Don't forget, she's just a servant by birth; she should be used to serving others by now."

Zhuang Datou watched her performance coldly. If Zhuang Tian hadn't stopped her, he probably would have hurled even harsher insults at her.

The eldest aunt and grandmother were about to speak, but the eldest uncle stopped them. Zhuang Datou sneered, "Since you all look down on us, why bother coming to us?"

Let me be frank: I'm just trying to make a living, I don't have the ability to support so many people.

Didn't you sell your land and house? That's alright. I'll help you find a seller these next few days. You can buy the house and land first, and I might even help you out later.

If things get too ugly and you make too many demands, then don't blame me for being heartless.

Having been away from home for so many years, I've managed to get to where I am today, and it's not without my own methods.

"If you don't believe me, we can all go and see for ourselves later." Zhuang Datou went straight for the tough part, threatening and intimidating them first.

Sure enough, his words were effective. The family members who were about to explode in anger now hid there like quails.

Only Zhuang Tian still looked unwilling. He pleaded and begged for a while, saying many touching words and giving a long lecture before Zhuang Datou finally relented. "I can only give you another 50 taels of silver at most, but before I give you the silver, you must write me a document to divide the family property. From now on, apart from filial piety towards you two elders, I hope that we will have no other connection."

Zhuang Datou now just wants to cut the Gordian knot and get his life back on track.

"Fifty taels is too little. With so many of us, that's only enough to buy a few acres of land. It's not enough to feed us at all," Zhuang Tian said, still haggling.

Zhuang Datou said, "I have to borrow this 50 taels of silver from my master first. If you are unwilling, that's fine too. We can just wait it out."

But starting today, I will no longer be responsible for any household expenses.

Dongmei, I'm heavily pregnant now and it's inconvenient for me to come back and take care of you. Please just make do with what you have.

The Zhuang family members' expressions changed. They had always known that Zhuang Datou was not as easy to manipulate as Huang Pingguo. Previously, they had relied on family ties and past relationships.

Now he doesn't talk to you about these things, he goes straight to reality and has already laid out all the conditions, leaving them no room for negotiation.

If Du Dongmei were here, they might be able to control her, but now that she's not coming back, they can't help but feel regretful.

If I had known, they would have treated Dongmei better, at least to put on a good show.

It's all because of the influence of the Huang family; they all learned from that woman in the Huang family.

They only thought that if they didn't have control over their daughter-in-law, they wouldn't be able to be in charge.

Now things have gotten out of hand. Through all these days of constant probing and offending people, things have spiraled out of control.

Zhuang Tian panicked. His whole family had moved here, and they were starting all over again. Those 50 taels of silver were hardly enough to cover their expenses.

"This is far too little. They say even a broken home is worth a fortune. Besides this, at least help us keep our home afloat."

"A broken house is worth a fortune?" Zhuang Datou sneered. "I just went back recently. Even if you bought all the new stuff in the house, it would only cost two taels of silver."

I'll give you another five taels, but with only one condition: you must leave Tiancun, and stay far, far away.

“This is unfilial of you,” Grandmother Zhuang banged on the bamboo stick in her hand. “Do you believe we’ll take this to the authorities?”