Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 87 - 87 87 Contempt

?Chapter 87: Chapter 87 Contempt Chapter 87: Chapter 87 Contempt “Mom, stop hitting me, even if you kill me now, this issue still needs to be resolved!” Han Dazhi knew his mother was reluctant to hit him. After all, he was the most cherished child in the family, with three older sisters and no younger brothers—he was the only son. So, how could his mother not feel heartbroken?

“Then what should we do? We can’t afford to mess with this situation!” The mother of Han was overwhelmed with worries, as the trouble her son had caused this time was too great.

Han Dazhi pulled his mother inside the house, where he immediately saw his father squatting by the door, stuffing tobacco into his dry pipe. He grabbed him as well, and together they went inside to discuss their strategy.

The family discussed behind closed doors for an entire evening, and the next day Han Dazhi returned triumphantly.

The remaining issues were not for him to face. He should be at work when he had to be and cuddle up with Xiaozhen after work to return to their flat—continuing to live carefree as if ready to meet whatever came their way.

After waiting a day, the Han family didn’t show up. Li Chunmei was losing her patience and wanted to visit the Han Family, but Liu Baoguo stopped her.

“Why would you ask? Don’t you think it’s shameful? Your daughter is pregnant with their child. If the man’s family isn’t worried, going there might pressure Han Dazhi to marry your daughter. That’s devaluing yourself! Better to wait!” Liu Baoguo managed to maintain his composure better.

Liu Hong hid in the room, too scared to come out. Currently, she was in no condition to go outside, being terribly nauseous and barely human.

Li Chunmei was heartbroken, but there was nothing she could do. Pregnancy affects women in all sorts of bizarre ways! She wanted to help but couldn’t intervene.

All she could do was to vary the meals she prepared for her daughter. Beyond that, she was powerless. At this time, Li Chunmei truly despised herself for not keeping a closer eye on her daughter. With such an incident occurring, once she entered her in-laws’ house, they might look down on her. She’d always be seen as inferior, and the future seemed grim.

She had no respect for Han Dazhi at all, spotting his frivolous playboy demeanor instantly. Yet, she couldn’t tell her daughter not to marry him; that would be like allowing her daughter to be exploited by him for free—why should she?

She only feared that Liu Hong’s future life would be uncomfortable, wondering how such a man could ever treat Liu Hong well.

Sadly, she couldn’t express any of these concerns aloud.

On the third day, both Han Dazhi’s mother and father came to visit.

But, as soon as they met, Li Chunmei was displeased. They had come to ask for her daughter’s hand in marriage, but their hands were empty—was this even a proposal visit?

Li Chunmei’s expression immediately soured.

Liu Baoguo’s face did not change at all as he invited the Han couple to sit down and asked Li Chunmei to fetch some water.

Li Chunmei, without even adding sugar, directly brought out two bowls of boiled water and slammed them onto the table.

Seeing this, Han’s mother had a smile in her eyes; it seemed her son was right. Liu Baoguo cared about appearances, and their actions were like stabbing him in the heart.

After patting the dirt off herself with a handkerchief, she smiled and said, “Big Brother Liu, it’s not that my son did such a shameless thing, I, as his mother, feel too ashamed to even come to your door. But his father persuaded me. As the bride-to-be is already showing, if we do not hurry, Liu Hong will be disgraced. Our Dazhi just can’t keep his pants on, and after what he’s done, we can only shamelessly come here to ask for your daughter’s hand. Big Brother Liu, since the kids have already gone this far, we as parents must accept it. We both should discuss and settle the date to get this matter sorted out, to prevent any gossip in the village, and to save your face as the village chief.” This was clearly a slap in Liu Baoguo’s face; whether it was calling Han Dazhi or Liu Hong shameless was up for debate.

Li Chunmei was so angry she almost flipped the table but was held back by Liu Baoguo.

“To arrange the marriage, we certainly need some rules. We must take it one step at a time. For our families to be joined, there has to be a bride price, betrothal gifts, dowry, and a wedding banquet. We cannot omit any part. Let’s discuss this slowly.” Liu Baoguo managed to keep his anger in check. This was about his daughter’s future; he had never been so publicly humiliated in his life. Who didn’t bow down to him upon seeing him? Han’s mother was hitting him where it hurt, but when his daughter’s whole life was on the line, what was his old face worth?

Upon hearing this, Han’s mother replied sarcastically, “Now look here, Big Brother Liu, I don’t like the sound of that. Liu Hong is already showing, and her pregnancy will soon become evident. What use is a bride price? I won’t ask for much. As for the dowry, it’s up to you all to decide; something like two hundred and a couple of livestock will do. I am considering Liu Hong’s situation. We can’t afford the bride price and gifts. It’s not that we won’t pay, we just aren’t prepared. You know Dazhi only started working recently and hasn’t saved enough to afford a wife. Now with Liu Hong’s pregnancy, even though it’s unfair to her, what can we do when Dazhi ended up causing such a disgrace? All I can do is try to arrange something.

“Let’s also forget about the wedding clothes and banquet. There’s no point in holding a banquet when people will just end up talking about Liu Hong’s belly. I think the third of July would be a good day; Liu Hong can just bring her belongings! I’ll have Dazhi come over to pick her up, and our two families can simply share a meal together. That’ll be sufficient to seal this marriage arrangement. We’ll just distribute some wedding candies as if it’s settled! I mean…” Han’s mother, eloquently berating him, was enjoying herself when suddenly a bowl of water splashed in her face.

“Ouch, who did that? Which cursed fool splashed water all over me? See if I don’t rip you apart—oh, it’s Liu Hong, what are you doing? Carrying our Dazhi’s child, you shouldn’t be so hot-tempered. You should be grateful that our Dazhi is willing to marry you. Otherwise, who would accept you while you’re visibly pregnant? Wouldn’t people drown you with their spit?” When Han’s mother saw that it was Liu Hong, she didn’t hold back her disdainful and contemptuous gaze, making everyone see her clear disdain.

Liu Hong felt mortified and infuriated, being looked down upon by Han’s mother. Now, even her parents were being humiliated. Nowhere in the surrounding villages were marriage negotiations handled this way. Han’s mother felt secure, knowing that her grandchild in Liu Hong’s womb meant she couldn’t escape, and despite not offering a bride price, their family would have to tolerate it. Otherwise, Liu Hong carrying a child would be the one suffering the consequences.

“Get out of here. I will not marry into the Han Family. Unless you come to fetch me in a grand bridal sedan, don’t expect me to step through the Han Family’s gates!” Liu Hong fumed.

Just as Li Chunmei was about to calm Liu Hong, Liu Baoguo pulled her back.

Wiping her face, Han’s mother looked at Liu Hong with a sideways glance and scoffed, “Look at you, what’s there to be proud of now? If you had any dignity, you wouldn’t cling to our Dazhi—who wouldn’t jump at any man given half the chance? Now it’s your fault for being shameless, and yet you won’t let anyone mention it?”

These words almost drove Liu Hong to bang her head against the wall in humiliation; no one had ever spoken to her like this before.

Turning to Liu Baoguo, Han’s mother said, “You see, your daughter may be precious, but it’s not that we are heartless or unjust. It’s actually your daughter who looks down on our humble home. No bride price, no gifts, no wedding banquet; she must marry according to what we say or not at all.” She dropped these words and attempted to leave.