However, when they followed the list to return the items, more than half of them were gone, including jewelry that Qian’s sister-in-law took, which couldn’t be returned. As for food and the like, they were nowhere to be found, and the cash had already been spent.
In the end, helplessly, Old Lady Qian had to bring out her own food supply to compensate, and it was only after she took out half of her life savings that the matter was settled.
In fact, even so, they still owed some items. It was already a courtesy not to ask the other party for more compensation.
Once Land Officer’s wife got her belongings back, she didn’t want to stay there even for a moment, spitting angrily and leaving with her group.
Meanwhile, after the Yang Family left, things completely fell apart at the Qian’s residence.
Qian’s sister-in-law, reluctant to part with the silver, was so angry that she wanted to divorce her husband, Qian Yuhua’s brother.
As for Old Lady Qian, she did not agree with Qian Yuhua’s marriage to Boy Qian. She insisted that Qian Yuhua abort the child and remarry later.
But Qian Yuhua knew better: after today’s commotion, nearly all the neighboring villages would know about her situation. Who would she marry then? She had no choice but to accept it.
So she threatened her life and health at home, forcing Old Lady Qian to give in and agree to the marriage.
However, when she agreed, there came a new problem – Boy Qian’s mother disagreed, and the reason was still that people from the same village and lineage couldn’t marry.
So it was Boy Qian’s turn to act out, causing a fuss and even going on a hunger strike for a few days before his mother agreed.
In the end, apart from Yang Dayong being tricked, Qian Yuhua marrying Boy Qian before the new year was considered a good outcome. However, ever since then, when Yang Chuxia went to purchase marine goods, she would surely avoid Daqian Village, even if their marine goods were unsalable and rotting at home – she wouldn’t buy from their village. Why? It was to vent her anger on behalf of Uncle Dayong, who was such a good person. Of course, this is a story for later.
When Yang Chuxia and the others returned to Yangshu Village, Land Officer Yang hadn’t gone home yet and had lunch at her house. But there was only sighing and lamenting during the meal.
When Land Officer’s wife saw her husband’s red and embarrassed face after getting off the cart and unloading the things she brought back, she was immediately annoyed, glaring at him and saying, "Humph, you have so many wrinkles on your old face that it can crush a person, yet you still feel ashamed. Thanks to Xiaxia and her people who accompanied me today, otherwise my Dayong would have really suffered. Just look at the shameless Qians, they even wanted my daughter to marry into their family with a child."
Upon hearing his wife getting angry, Land Officer Yang simply kept quiet.
Yang Chuxia tried to console her, "Auntie, don’t be mad anymore. My Uncle Dayong is such a good person, and so handsome – he won’t have any trouble finding a better match. I’m sure he’ll find someone much better than the one from the Qian Family."
"Yes, that’s right," Land Officer’s wife clapped her hands and said, "Tomorrow I’ll go find a matchmaker. This time we must find a good matchmaker, not like the one before. We must find a good wife for your Uncle Dayong."
In the following days, Land Officer’s wife looked everywhere for matchmakers, asked people for help to find a wife for Yang Dayong, and had him arrange blind dates to see potential brides.
The new year was drawing near, but Yang Dayong’s marriage prospects were still uncertain, causing his mother great distress.