allendalepharm Chapter 232 Eavesdropping
Chapter 232 Eavesdropping
"Qiaolan, are you satisfied with Xiaoyan?"
Of course, Ma Qiaolan was very satisfied with Qin Xiaoyan. Her son married the most beautiful woman in Qinjia Village, and she, as a mother, was also very proud.
Ma Qiaolan smiled and said, "Of course! But, Sister Ma, I see Xiaoyan seems a little reluctant."
Ma Mazi showed a disdainful smile on his face, "What can we do if she is unwilling? Now her dead father is waiting for money for medical treatment, she has to marry even if she doesn't want to."
At this point, Ma Mazi looked at Ma Qiaolan and said, "Qiaolan, you know that Qin Xiaoyan is the most beautiful woman in this area, and there are many people who are willing to marry her."
"I gave priority to introducing your family. Li Erdan from the neighboring Lijia Village was willing to give me a two-dollar introduction fee, but I didn't introduce him to him."
Ma Qiaolan secretly cursed Ma Mazi for being greedy.
It is obvious that Ma Mazi said this at this critical juncture, obviously trying to get a high price.
However, Ma Qiaolan also saw that Zhang Xinliang's eyes were full of light when he looked at Qin Xiaoyan.
These days, the highest dowry for a marriage in the countryside is only three yuan.
This pockmarked man wants so much right away...
However, even though she cursed in her heart, Ma Qiaolan smiled and said, "Sister Ma, we are all from the same village, you must help our own people first! As long as you can help me get this done, I will give you two yuan for tea, how about it?"
Ma Mazi's face changed and he sneered, "Sister Qiaolan, your Lu Lin's father used to be a steward for a landlord and made a lot of money back then. I know your family is quite wealthy."
"Everyone in Majia Village knows that your Lu Lin loses three to five dollars every month when gambling."
"This is about your Xinliang's lifelong event. These two dollars for tea and water are really not enough for me, Old Mazi."
Upon hearing this, Ma Qiaolan's heart was itching with hatred, but she smiled and said, "Sister Ma, you know that our Lu Lin is a gambler. Although his father left him some money, he lost it in the past few years, and no matter how much money he had, it's all gone."
Ma Mazi sighed, "It's okay, sister Qiaolan. I don't think Xiaoyan is very willing. I'll wait and see tomorrow to see which girl is destined to be with your Xinliang."
Ma Qiaolan knew that if she didn't bleed a little today, Ma Mazi might not be willing to work hard.
She had long heard that Ma Mazi was not an easy person to deal with. When Ma Mazi said he wanted to introduce the most beautiful girl in Qinjia Village to her family, Ma Qiaolan thought it was just a rumor.
Now, no matter what, the money must be paid!
Ma Qiaolan said, "Don't worry, Sister Ma, if you can help me with this matter, I'll give you three yuan as tea money."
Ma Mazi's face immediately returned to a smile, "Qiaolan, I'm not greedy for the three yuan tea fee! There were even people who offered me five yuan for tea, but I refused."
Ma Qiaolan thought to herself, I don’t believe you at all!
She had heard that when Qin Huairu married and moved to the city, she only received a five-yuan dowry.
Ma Qiaolan said, "Sister Ma, I just said that all our family money was lost by that damned Lu Lin. Over the years, I have only saved ten yuan for Xinliang. Three yuan of it is for your tea money, and at least three yuan of it needs to be used for the wedding banquet..."
Ma Mazi said, "No one can get enough to eat these days, so don't have a banquet. Just take out two dollars and treat a table of relatives to a good meal."
"As for the betrothal money, I'll talk to the Qin family for you. Five dollars is not a small amount. After all, it's not like you're selling your daughter."
This is what Ma Qiaolan heard.
Ma Mazi is good at speaking, so the matter is basically half done.
What neither of them knew was that Qin Xiaoyan had heard their conversation.
"Xiaoyan, don't walk so fast, wait for me..."
Zhang Xinliang was now trying his best to catch up.
When he reached the door, he was already sweating, pale and panting.
Zhang Xinliang's voice immediately attracted the attention of the two people inside. The two exchanged glances, and Wang Mazi came out, "Xiaoyan, Xinliang, you two are back, how was your chat?"
Qin Xiaoyan didn't say anything.
Zhang Xinliang panted and said, "Very...very good...I talked a lot with Xiaoyan."
Ma Qiaolan also came out of the kitchen at this time. Seeing Zhang Xinliang panting, she immediately asked worriedly, "Son, are you okay?"
Zhang Xinliang smiled foolishly and said, "It's okay, Mom!"
Ma Qiaolan nodded, and then said to Qin Xiaoyan: "Xiaoyan, our Xinliang was sick a while ago, so he is a little weak. He will be fine after a period of recuperation."
Qin Xiaoyan nodded but did not respond.
She didn't like Ma Qiaolan very much, and she disliked Zhang Xinliang even less.
Zhang Xinliang looks like a sickly person and a simple-minded person.
The most important thing is that five dollars is far below Qin Xiaoyan’s budget.
This Ma Mazi is really evil. She can be said to have sold herself to marry Zhang Xinliang, and will have to work like a slave for Zhang Xinliang in the future, all for only five dollars.
Ma Mazi just spent a lot of time talking and got three dollars for tea.
Therefore, Qin Xiaoyan was already thinking about how to reject this marriage proposal.
Ma Mazi is indeed a shrewd man. Qin Xiaoyan’s current condition is worse than when she first came.
Obviously he doesn't like Zhang Xinliang.
Yes, any normal person would not be willing to marry a sickly person like Zhang Xinliang.
What’s more, she is Qin Xiaoyan, who is known as the most beautiful woman in Qinjia Village?
But it doesn't matter. Ma Mazi said, "Okay, you two sit in the room for a while. It will be time for dinner soon."
Ma Mazi said, "Qiaolan, go to the river and check on your husband. Where did the fish go? Why hasn't he come back yet?"
Ma Qiaolan had been feeling angry, and when Zhang Lulin was mentioned again, she rolled up her sleeves and went out.
When we got to the river, there was no sign of Zhang Lulin.
Ma Qiaolan had a vague guess in her mind.
She waited for a while on the way home, and sure enough, she saw Zhang Lulin.
Zhang Lulin also saw Ma Qiaolan.
"Qiaolan, why are you here?"
Ma Qiaolan rushed over and tore Zhang Lulin's face, "Your son went on a blind date today and asked you to go fishing by the river. Did you go fishing at the card table again?"
Zhang Lulin was caught off guard by Ma Qiaolan and his face was immediately scratched several times.
He pushed Ma Qiaolan away and said with a dark face, "Are you crazy?"
"You dare to push me? I'll fight you!"
More than ten minutes later, Ma Qiaolan and her husband came back.
There were several scratches on Zhang Lulin's face.
Ma Qiaolan's eyes were bruised.
Ma Mazi stared at the couple in amazement...