dkrc Chapter 50: What? Absolutely cannot cancel the arranged marriage?
Chapter 50: What? Absolutely cannot cancel the arranged marriage?
The first thing,
Since Shen Wenjing spoke so clearly, the marriage was a done deal; she would definitely marry her son, Shen Yuqi.
After all, no one in the surrounding area was richer than them and could give Shen Wenjing the good life she wanted.
Secondly, Shen Wenjing has a strong personality, is decisive and has the will to speak. If she marries into the family, she will definitely be able to keep that rascal Shen Yuqi in check.
The thought of Shen Yuqi gave Wen Xiulian a headache.
I don't know what's wrong with this kid lately. He's been going to bars in the county town every day, hanging out with a bunch of shady characters, and spending money like water.
She'd tried everything – scolding, hitting, saying all sorts of nice things and harsh words – but nothing worked.
Shen Yuqi agreed verbally, but forgot about it immediately and still didn't come home that night.
If Shen Wenjing were to marry into the family, with her personality, she would definitely be able to keep Shen Yuqi completely under her thumb.
Wen Xiulian became more and more satisfied with what she thought about it, and her gaze toward Yu Mei became even more ardent, wishing she could finalize the marriage arrangements the very next day.
"Yumei, look how sensible Wenjing is. Since the children are willing, we, as elders, shouldn't worry about it. In a couple of days, I'll find a matchmaker to formally propose marriage and set a date."
"Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say."
Upon hearing this, Yu Mei couldn't stop smiling and nodded repeatedly.
"Knock knock knock!"
Suddenly, the sound of the cane striking the ground rang out again, more urgent and heavier than before, carrying an uncontrollable anger.
"Grandpa, calm down. I really don't think Shen Wenjing said anything wrong in your conversation with your granddaughter just now."
In the words of younger people, you're too old-fashioned and stuck in the old ways.
At this point, a fellow card player offered some advice.
"Yes, the three of us are almost forty years old, and it took us most of our lives to understand this principle: you can't get anywhere without money."
Go to the hospital and see; if you don't have money, you can't even afford to see a doctor.
Go and see the school again. Without money, the children can't even afford to go to a decent school.
Wenjing is so young yet she understands things so clearly; she's much better than us.
At this point, another card player chimed in.
"People strive to rise higher, just as water flows downhill—isn't that a perfectly clear-cut principle?"
At this point, another card player also chimed in with words of advice.
The three of them were all trying to persuade Shen Guoli to think more positively, and they were all praising Shen Wenjing for doing the right thing.
They had all come from hard times and knew all too well what poverty was like, so they could especially understand Shen Wenjing's choice and even thought she had done the right thing.
Shen Guoli opened his mouth, wanting to continue refuting, but found that he couldn't utter a single word.
He wanted to talk about Su Nan's intelligence, Su Nan's hard work, and Su Nan's character, but in the face of these cold realities, these words seemed so pale and powerless.
Yes, can he guarantee that Su Nan will definitely succeed in the future?
he can not.
What if people from southern Jiangsu never amount to anything in the future?
What if he remains an ordinary person his whole life?
at this time,
"Ring ring ring!"
"Ring ring ring!"
The cell phone suddenly rang urgently.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and the ringing was coming from Shen Tianfu's pocket.
This call was a distress call from Shen Wenjing.
She told Shen Tianfu over the phone that an infectious disease had broken out in the building she rented, and that it was now surrounded by the police. Her voice was choked with sobs as she urged him to find a solution quickly.
"Wenjing, Dad is just a small village committee member; he has no influence in the city."
Shen Tianfu said anxiously.
"Wenjing, don't be afraid. It's just an isolated case. After the investigation, everything will be fine. Don't be afraid."
Shen Tianfu continued to comfort him until he hung up the phone.
He had lost all interest in playing mahjong at that moment.
Shen Wenjing's distress call cast a heavy shadow over the entire hall.
Time flew by, and half an hour later, the phone rang again.
When Shen Tianfu saw that it was Shen Wenjing calling, he hurriedly answered and anxiously asked, "Daughter, how did it go? Are you alright?"
"Dad, listen to me."
At this moment, Shen Wenjing was leaning against the cold tiles, speaking urgently.
"Yes, I'm fine now."
"Dad, stop talking and listen to me carefully. Every word I'm about to say is important." Shen Wenjing's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"..." Shen Tianfu was stunned for a moment, his heart filled with doubt.
What is important?
What's wrong?
Why are you saying such strange things?
"Dad, I was wrong, you were wrong, and Mom was wrong too."
"Grandpa is right."
Shen Wenjing's voice came again, with an undeniable tone, "I should marry Su Nan. Marrying Su Nan is the greatest opportunity."
Shen Wenjing's voice wasn't loud, but it was like a thunderclap in the silent hall.
Everyone present was stunned.
Everyone turned to look at the phone in Shen Tianfu's hand.
Their faces showed expressions of disbelief.
Shen Guoli, who was still angry, was completely bewildered when he heard the contents of the phone call.
"Only he can give me all the wealth and luxury I want, and the dream of becoming a superior person."
"So Dad, this marriage arranged when we were children cannot and absolutely cannot be called off."
On the other end of the phone, Shen Wenjing's voice came through clearly, every word spoken distinctly.
"???"
But it was precisely because he knew it all too well that Shen Tianfu felt completely detached.
My mind is full of questions.
What are all these things?
He could understand every single word he spoke, broken down into its components.
But why can't he understand it when they're all put together?
He even wondered if he had misheard or if he was hallucinating.
What kind of life of luxury and wealth can one obtain only by marrying someone from southern Jiangsu?
Why is it that only southern Jiangsu can give her the dream of being a superior person?
An arranged marriage should never be called back.
Wasn't all of this initiated by her own daughter? And she said it with absolute certainty back then.
How could they suddenly change their minds and completely change their attitude overnight?
That curve is way too big!
Is this a joke?
And it's an international joke.
Because the phone was on speakerphone, everyone in the lobby could hear every word Shen Wenjing said clearly.
At this moment, they were all stunned, their mouths agape and their eyes wide open, their expressions even more fascinating than Shen Tianfu's.
Yu Mei, in particular, immediately wondered if her daughter had been frightened out of her wits, as she was spouting nonsense.
Everything has been agreed upon; the dowry is 280,000.
Moreover, it was all made perfectly clear that all that was missing was a matchmaker to come and propose marriage, followed by a grand wedding procession, and she would become a wealthy and carefree lady.
How could all her previous insistence be negated in the blink of an eye?
She was the one who once declared she would rather shorten her lifespan by twenty years than marry Su Nan.
What happened to that daughter who always said people should strive for higher positions and water should flow downhill?
Where did you go?
"Dad, Su Nan isn't just a student as we know him, he also has..."
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