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n64 No Explanation

n“It is my fault!” Shao Sanlang struck his own head. He looked so anxious. “What should we do? Brother, please help me think of a solution!”

nShao Yunduan frowned.

n“Brother!” Shao Sanlang got anxious. “You can’t watch me suffer just because you have married such a good wife! I even helped you drive away bad people in the past!”

nQiao Xuan could not help but throw a look at Shao Yunduan, who happened to be looking at her. Qiao Xuan was smiling and Shao Yunduan instantly withdrew his look.

nHe could not make it clear to his brother about his actual relationship with Qiao Xuan.

n“How can I help you? The girl is good, but her brother and sister-in-law want 80 liang as the wedding gifts, not a wen less, what can you expect Mom to do?”

nShao Sanlang was struck speechless.

nQiao Xuan was surprised too.

nNo wonder her mother-in-law did not approve of the marriage, even though the girl was good and her son loved her.

nIt was Yang Xiaoni’s brother and sister-in-law who were the issue.

n80 liang… that was really too much!

nIt seemed that they believed Yang Xiaoni was the girl whom the man loved, and that their sister would be able to get a lot of wedding gifts from her future in-laws.

nIf they had only asked for 20 liang, then her mother-in-law might have tried her best to offer that.

nShao Sanlang let out a sigh of disappointment. “That couple is just crazy! They bully Xiaoni every day and make her do all kind of hard work! They even starve her! Brother, she is really suffering from a terrible life. Oh, please…”

nShao Sanlang turned to Qiao Xuan, sounding hesitant.

nBefore he could say anything, Shao Yunduan said, “Stop it!”

nShao Sanlang let out a sigh of disappointment and said nothing.

nQiao Xuan got it. The brother-in-law wanted to ask for a loan from her dowry, and hence, Shao Yunduan interrupted him when he found it not to be proper.

nQiao Xuan had no intention of getting involved, but now she turned a little soft-hearted.

nShe asked in a soft tone. “Brother, can you talk with Mom about having a talk with the Yang Family? Maybe they are just asking for a price randomly, and we can negotiate the bride price. No one else would offer such money either.”

n“Honestly speaking, even if the girl is sold as a maid to some rich family, the price would be 20 liang. The Yang Family should know what to do.”

nShao Sanlang did not feel that he was offended. Instead, his eyes sparkled. “True! You are right, they should know that marrying Xiaoni to me is the best deal! Thanks, Sister-in-law, I will talk with Mom about it!”

nQiao Xuan smiled. “You are welcome!”

nShao Sanlang smiled and turned to Shao Yunduan. “You think I can make it this time?”

nShao Yunduan said, “I am not sure.”

nThey could not predict what the Yang Family would think. His mother had been to the family twice, and the couple should know about his brother’s affection towards Xiaoni. His mother’s third visit would make things worse, maybe.

nShao Sanlang looked annoyed. “Can’t you say something nice?”

nShao Yunduan sighed. “Pretty words don’t work.”

nShao Sanlang. “…”

nQiao Xuan chuckled.

nAs they returned home, they chopped the orchids and Qiao Xuan went to the kitchen, to make some more dishes.

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